Dr. Adriejan Van Veen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adriejan van Veen is an Assistant Professor of Political History at Radboud University Nijmegen, appointed in 2017. He specializes in the political history of the Netherlands and Western Europe, focusing on the modern age (c.1780-present). His research interests include the history of political and societal organizations, protest movements, and the theory and practice of political representation, especially the depoliticization processes within technocracy. Van Veen is currently involved in significant projects, including an NWO XS grant studying the history of insemination fraud by fertility doctors in the Netherlands from 1970 to 2004. He was also awarded a research grant from the Thorbecke Fund of the Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW) for a project entitled 'Passive Citizenship,' examining the depoliticization in modern Europe. His academic journey includes a PhD from Utrecht University, where he researched independent regulatory authorities in various sectors. Van Veen has published extensively, with contributions to reputable journals and edited volumes, demonstrating a strong commitment to teaching at various levels, including BA, (R)MA, and PhD.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Teaching and conducting research in Political History.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Leiden University • Leiden

Developed research proposals and conducted postdoctoral research.

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Utrecht University • Utrecht

Contributed to the instruction of students in the History department.

Awards

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NWO XS Grant

2025-01-01
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KNAW Thorbecke Fund Grant

2018-01-01

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).