Dr. Yvonne Van Den Berg

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yvonne van den Berg is an Assistant Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute at Radboud University. Her research focuses on the development of social relationships from childhood to adulthood, particularly in classroom settings. She works on creating practical tools to map social interactions and develop interventions that reduce bullying. Her research addresses the dynamics of social relationships within the classroom and emphasizes the importance of social dynamics in youth development. Additionally, she is interested in methodologies that reliably assess the complex social dynamics of classrooms and how early life experiences influence social-emotional functioning. Yvonne is actively involved in projects such as Social Shuffle, a spinoff from Radboud University, which aims to monitor and manage social safety and dynamics in schools.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Teaching and researching developmental psychology and social relationships.

Courses

Minor Research Project

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).