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Miriam Groen-Vallinga is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Ancient Medieval History at the Radboud Institute for Culture History. Her research focuses on work and labor in urban environments of Roman Italy, exploring topics such as the roles of different societal groups including laborers, women, and children. Through the analysis of funerary inscriptions, material culture, and various documentary texts, she seeks to provide new insights into these communities, which are often underrepresented in ancient evidence. Miriam's PhD thesis, which investigated work and labor in Roman cities, was published as a monograph by Liverpool University Press. She currently leads the RICH research group on the Ancient World and is involved in the Oikos research group focusing on cities and settlements in the Ancient World. As a teacher ambassador at the Radboud Teaching and Learning Centre, she is dedicated to inspiring students and exploring innovative approaches to education in ancient history. Her academic interests also include sociological theories of family and institutional economics, emphasizing the need for diverse and alternative educational practices.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).