Dr. Alana Osbourne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alana Osbourne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Radboud University, with research interests that traverse anthropology, critical geography, and post-colonial studies. Her work critically investigates the intersections of urban inequalities and insecurity, emphasizing the material and affective legacies of coloniality in everyday experiences. Notable projects include examining the dynamics of race and memory within the context of Belgium’s colonial past, as well as entanglements between museums and space travel. Alana is also involved in the 'Beyond Inhabitation Lab', where she collaborates with academics and activists to scrutinize historical forms of dispossession and the politics of inhabitation. She has led ethnographic research in diverse urban settings including Kingston, Jamaica, and Brussels, Belgium, focusing on how urbanites navigate inequalities and transformed tourism experiences.

Research Interests

Courses

Making Sense of Urban Places Master's Thesis in Human Geography Practising Spatial Theories Preparing the Master's Thesis

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).