Dr. Bettina Van Hoven

Professor

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Biography

Bettina van Hoven holds the Aletta Jacobs Chair in Cultural Geography at University College Groningen. Her research interests encompass cultural geography with a focus on qualitative research methodologies, participatory visual methodologies, and themes of inclusion, exclusion, youth, older adults, disability, impairment, wellbeing, and urban contexts. She is actively involved in interdisciplinary work that bridges the gap between academic research and the arts, often engaging with diverse communities to enhance social justice and wellbeing. Bettina serves on the editorial boards of 'Emotion, Space and Society' and 'Journal of Undergraduate Ethnography', contributing to the advancement of knowledge within her field. Additionally, she plays a vital role as a board member in the Association Canadian Studies Netherlands, promoting the study of Canadian culture and society. Through her work, she strives to foster inclusive practices and enhance the quality of life for marginalized groups.

Research Interests

Experience

Aletta Jacobs Chair

2022-09-01 — Present

University College Groningen • Groningen, Netherlands

Leading research on cultural geography and social change, focusing on wellbeing and justice in various social contexts.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.