Dr. Adam Calo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Calo is currently an Assistant Professor in Environmental Governance at Radboud University, Netherlands. His research focuses on the dynamics of land governance and its impact on food systems, specifically the barriers that hinder the transition to sustainable and ecologically resilient food systems. His past work includes a PhD at UC Berkeley analyzing land access issues in California and their effects on beginning farmers. He has also worked with the James Hutton Institute in Scotland, exploring land reform policies as potential catalysts for agricultural change. His recent project investigates the role of property ownership and land tenure in decision-making relating to low-carbon farming practices in Scotland.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

— Present

James Hutton Institute • Scotland

Studied the role of land reform policies in potential agricultural change.

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).