Dr. Marlon Nieuwenhuis

Biography

Marlon Nieuwenhuis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Twente specializing in the psychological processes underlying students' identity and educational choices. His research focuses on how socio-economic backgrounds impact higher education, addressing issues like social identity, identity change processes, and their effects on well-being and academic success. Nieuwenhuis completed his PhD at Cardiff University in 2015, where he researched the socio-economic factors affecting higher education choices. He subsequently worked as a Research Fellow at Sussex University, conducting interventions to improve academic outcomes for students from low socio-economic backgrounds. His publication record demonstrates his commitment to exploring the role of social identity within educational contexts. His teaching and research activities aim to bridge the gap between identity processes and educational achievement, shedding light on how these dynamics affect various social groups in a global context.

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