Dr. Remco Ensel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Remco Ensel is an Associate Professor of Cultural History at Radboud University, specializing in the interplay of history, culture, and societal ideas. His research explores themes of cultural memory, the role of cultural processes in inclusion and exclusion, and aspects of modernity. He investigates historical narratives surrounding war and mass violence, particularly focusing on the Holocaust. Ensel has published extensively on nationalism and visual culture, including works that examine National Socialist 'Heimat' photography from the interwar period. His notable publications include 'Anne Frank and the Postwar Dutch Stage,' which revives the Holocaust's significance in 1950s culture, and 'Kennis die Knecht' (Knowledge Subdues), set for release in 2025, addressing the complex relationship of knowledge within a colonial framework in Indonesia. His methodological approach integrates fieldwork, oral histories, archival research, and visual studies, and he serves as a senior researcher in antisemitism studies at the NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies.

Research Interests

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).