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Karin Geuijen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in transformations that create public value within the domain of forced migration. Her research focuses particularly on hybrid collaborations among public, private, and civic partners, as well as commons initiatives. Geuijen co-leads a collaborative research project that aims to develop facilitative ecosystems that enhance community-driven entrepreneurship during the transition to an inclusive and sustainable society. Notably, she is involved in the SCENTISS project, funded by the Dutch Research Council's research program on mission-driven innovation in regional contexts. This project investigates how non-EU migrants can participate in revitalizing economically declining areas in Europe. Additionally, Geuijen has participated in the Welcoming Spaces project, which was funded under the Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. This initiative monitored and evaluated innovations in refugee reception and integration, specifically through the Utrecht Refugee Launchpad. She has recently published a book titled 'Valuing Public Innovation: Contributions to Theory and Practice.'
Department of Psychology