dr. L.S. (Laura) Cuijpers

I am assistant professor at the Department of Developmental Psychology at the University of Groningen. I am intrigued by the possibilities for learning and development that engaging in joint action can offer, which I study from a dynamical systems perspective. I investigate the process of discovering possibilities for action (affordances) within a social system, by integrating theory and methodology from movement sciences and psychology in embodied naturalistic tasks. I am committed to sharing my work both within and beyond academia to inspire enthusiasm for joint action in particular and for science in general through research, education, talks and media.