Else Havik

Else Havik is a Lecturer and coordinator at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in accessibility design and disability studies. She leads the Psychology Programme's academic skills development initiatives and contributes to bachelor thesis coordination. Her research focuses on enhancing urban accessibility for visually impaired individuals through shared space planning and wayfinding systems.

Research interests include:

• Independent mobility solutions for visually impaired populations
• Design of inclusive urban environments
• Technology-assisted navigation systems
• Behavioral interventions for disability communities

Key research trends show strong focus on:

• Accessibility challenges in shared spaces (6 publications)
• Disability lifestyle interventions (2017 review)
• Policy evaluations for inclusive infrastructure

Labs/Teams: Active in the Psychology Department's accessibility research unit, collaborating with international organizations like ICEAPVI.