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Henk van Houtum is a professor of Geography at Radboud University, specializing in Political Geography and Geopolitics. He is a co-founder and coordinator of the Nijmegen Centre for Border Research. His work primarily focuses on European border policy, cross-border cooperation, migration, national identity politics, and the politics surrounding sports and cartography related to borders and migration. He has authored several notable publications including 'Free Map' (2024) and 'Voorbij Fort Europa' (2016). His research contributions have significantly impacted public debate, especially regarding immigration policies. Van Houtum has been involved in various research projects, including the 'Constructing Limes' project funded by the National Science Agenda, which explores the understanding of borders through citizen science. He is actively engaged in teaching and often features in media discussions regarding his areas of expertise.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).