Dr. Edwin Van Meerkerk

Professor

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Biography

Edwin van Meerkerk is a professor at Radboud University, focusing on arts education, cultural policy, and sustainability in higher education. He has served as both a professor at ArtEZ University of the Arts and a leadership fellow in the Comenius Programme for Educational Innovation. His research involves long-term collaborations with art teachers to enhance cultural education in primary schools under the national programme Quality Cultural Education. Van Meerkerk is concerned with the differences between policy and practice in cultural entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of bringing ideas to life through art and education. His recent projects, including 'Part Play: Higher Education Sustainability' and 'Making Undergraduate Humanities Research Relevant to Societal Partners', reflect his commitment to integrating arts and education for sustainable societal impact.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of arts cultural education and cultural policy.

(Endowed) Professor

2021-02-01 — Present

ArtEZ University of the Arts • Netherlands

Leading initiatives related to cultural education and sustainability.

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).