Dr. Noura Alkhalili

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Noura Alkhalili is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in Human Geography. Her research focuses on the intersection of political geography, settler-colonial studies, and energy imperialism, with particular interest in themes such as energy coloniality and energy justice. Alkhalili is currently investigating the geopolitics of green hydrogen, particularly the energy relations between South Africa and the Netherlands. This work emphasizes the broader colonial legacies embedded within European energy policies and their impacts on global energy transitions. She has also conducted research on energy transitions in North Africa, exploring how renewable energy projects can perpetuate forms of green colonialism in occupied territories. Noura holds a PhD in Human Geography from Lund University, Sweden, where she received the International Postdoc grant from the Swedish Research Council to conduct research on energy issues. She has been involved in academic projects at various institutions, including Columbia University and the University of Copenhagen.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Specializing in Human Geography with a focus on political geography, settler-colonial studies, and energy imperialism.

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).