Margo Rooijackers

Margo Rooijackers is a Lecturer at the Academy for Leisure & Events, focusing on event management, educational innovation, and experiential learning. She has contributed to 79 research outputs, including articles, reports, and edited books. Her work emphasizes strategic event management, transformative educational models, and the application of tools like LEGO® Serious Play® in learning environments.

Research Interests: Visitor journeys, social entrepreneurship, experiential learning, and innovative teaching methods. She has collaborated on projects such as CRYPTOPOLIS (financial literacy) and InnovaT (innovative teaching).

Key Projects: CRYPTOPOLIS (2022–2023), STEPup (2020–2023), and InnovaT (2019–2022). These projects address financial literacy, social enterprise development, and pedagogical innovation across European institutions.

Activities: Facilitated workshops on LEGO® Serious Play®, contributed to education days, and presented at conferences on topics like 'Slow Movement' and 'Designing an Inclusive City'. Media engagements include discussions on festivals and strengthening ties between tourism and education.