Anneke Ribberink

Dr. Anneke Ribberink is a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Art and Culture, History, and Antiquity. Her research focuses on political women leaders in Western/Northern Europe (1900s–present) and feminist movements. She holds a PhD (1998) on the Dutch Second Feminist Movement and has authored/co-edited books like Life Writing Matters in Europe. Awards include the Johanna Naberprijs and Joan Kelly Prize.

Education

• PhD in History, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1998)
• Masters in Contemporary History, Utrecht University

Research Interests

• Comparative biography of women leaders
• Gender politics and leadership
• History of feminist movements

Grants/Awards Includes major recognition for her work on Margaret Thatcher and Gro Harlem Brundtland. She advises PhD students like A. Adema and collaborates internationally on projects like the ARTE TV documentary on Marga Klompé.