Dr. Ingrid Visseren Hamakers

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Biography

Ingrid Visseren-Hamakers is a professor at Radboud University, holding the chair in Environmental Governance Politics. Her research focuses on transformative global environmental governance, aiming to contribute to academic and societal debates on sustainability. She has played a crucial role in conceptualising the relationships within governance systems, coining the terms Integrative Governance and Transformative Governance. The Environmental Governance Politics group she leads is a transdisciplinary team, critically reflecting on sustainability transformations through a social scientific lens. Her work specifically addresses the links between agriculture, biodiversity, climate change, and energy governance, using qualitative methods and comparative analyses. By engaging in research, teaching, and collaboration with societal partners, Visseren-Hamakers seeks to accelerate and deepen transformations towards a globally sustainable society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Holds the chair in Environmental Governance Politics. Specializes in transformative global environmental governance and contributes to sustainability debates.

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).