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Gijs van Campenhout is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, working in the Faculty of Geosciences, specifically in the Geography Education section. His research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including youth geographies, sports geographies, and the role of education in shaping social and spatial issues. He coordinates the Educational Master program focused on Geography and Education Communication, emphasizing multiple perspectives and approaches in his work. His research includes a focus on migration and citizenship, place attachment, and risky outdoor play, particularly in the context of young people's engagement with geography. Gijs is actively involved in the 'Check Place' project, which aims to give youth a voice in spatial and societal matters. His Ph.D. research has delved into the experiences of football players from diverse migration backgrounds in national teams, questioning formal moral belonging and national identity in the context of the historical timeline of the football World Cup from 1930 to 2018. His work contributes to the academic discourse on international migration, the configurations of citizenship, and the complexities surrounding national belonging, informed by the international football framework.
Department of Psychology