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Julia Houben is a PhD candidate and lecturer at Utrecht University, specializing in Psychology. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a master's degree in Social, Work, and Organizational Psychology from Utrecht University. Julia has substantial experience in coaching and training, working for four years as a full-time teacher at VU Amsterdam, where she taught courses in social psychology, personality psychology, statistics, and professional communication skills. Throughout her career, she has been involved in coordinating blended learning teams, focusing on making education more interactive for students. Julia has obtained the BKO qualification, which attests to her educational expertise. Her research interests revolve around interpersonal relationships, behavioral change, and the dynamics of power and moral behavior. Currently, she is working on a PhD project titled 'Social Safety in Academia,' in collaboration with Dr. Reine van der Wal, Dr. Marije Lesterhuis, and Prof. Dr. Naomi Ellemers, which investigates how social safety can be improved and effectively promoted in the academic world, particularly focusing on the relationship between PhD candidates and their supervisors, as part of the Sustainable Cooperation Framework (SCOOP).
Department of Psychology