Dr. Ida Nijenhuis

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ida Nijenhuis holds an endowed chair at Radboud University, specializing in source criticism and historical research. With a focus on both traditional and new media, she emphasizes the importance of reliable editing of historical sources. Her role involves training students to find and scrutinize sources meticulously, preparing them for the rigors of historical analysis. She applies her expertise in documentary editing and source criticism within the framework of the Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands, contributing significantly to academic research and teaching. Her research primarily focuses on early modern history and the market state, where she investigates the interplay between historical narratives and source access. Nijenhuis has also held several ancillary roles, including being the president of the Board of the Research School Political History and serving on the VENI-committee for the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO).

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2009-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Held endowed chair focusing on source criticism and historical research.

Extraordinary Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands • The Hague, Netherlands

Applied expertise in documentary editing and historical methodology.

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
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  • 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).