dr. G. (Gwenda) van der Vaart
Assistant Professor

Field/Discipline
Expertise
I am a cultural geographer / social planner working as an
assistant professor at the Department of Spatial Planning & Environment at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences (FSS). I dive into the world where art, culture, and community meet. I am particularly interested in how art/creativity can bring people together and push communities, developments and research forward.
I am programme coordinator of the MSc Society, Sustainability and Planning.
assistant professor at the Department of Spatial Planning & Environment at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences (FSS). I dive into the world where art, culture, and community meet. I am particularly interested in how art/creativity can bring people together and push communities, developments and research forward.
I am programme coordinator of the MSc Society, Sustainability and Planning.
Other positions
boardmember Peergroup (Sept 21 - present)
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