Dr. Tom Postmes

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Biography

Tom Postmes is a Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Groningen, specializing in human behavior in virtual groups, communities, crowds, and organizations, as well as everyday team dynamics. His research addresses how individual actions and thoughts are coordinated through social interactions within groups and larger communities. A major focus of his work is exploring personal social identity and the relationship between individuals and groups. Postmes' experience includes being a professor at the University of Exeter and returning to the Netherlands in 2007 to take his current chair at Groningen. He has received numerous awards from prestigious organizations such as the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dutch National Science Foundation, and the National Science Foundation of the USA. His recent collaborations include research projects initiated by ministries that address societal discontent and unrest in the Netherlands, particularly studying the societal impacts caused by earthquakes. He serves as the Scientific Director of the Knowledge Platform Earthquake Impacts Groningen, which aims to integrate research and knowledge to promote practical applications in society.

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Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

University of Groningen • Groningen

Leading research and teaching in Social Psychology.

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Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.