Laura Kapinga

Name: Laura Kapinga

Nationality: Dutch

Qualifications:

BA in Human Geography and Planning

MA in Spatial Sciences

PhD in Cultural Geography

What you teach at University College Groningen: Several methods/skills courses, This is the Sea, and project and bachelor thesis supervision

Research: My research interests revolve around diversity and inclusion in the urban context, young people and youth transitions, identity negotiation, and religion in contemporary societies. I approach these topics from a geographical perspective and mostly work with qualitative research methods.

Personal Facts

My favourite thing about Groningen is… that it feels like home.

Something most people don’t know about me is... I'm an open book.

My biggest achievement is... somewhere in the future?

When I’m not working I’m busy... spending time with my friends and family.

My inspiration is... people's different worldviews and beliefs.