Merel van Goch

Dr. Merel van Goch is an Assistant Professor at the School of Liberal Arts, Utrecht University, specializing in Liberal Arts and Sciences and Media and Performance Studies. She is affiliated with the Institute for Cultural Inquiry and actively contributes to the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research theme. Her work bridges interdisciplinary education and higher education research.

• PhD: Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition & Behaviour, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University (2016)
• Research Master: Cognitive Neuroscience (Psycholinguistics), Radboud University (2010)
• Bachelor: Linguistics & Literature, Antwerp University (2007)

Van Goch’s research focuses on interdisciplinary education, scholarship of teaching and learning, and epistemic fluency. She explores how students develop disciplinary identities, collaborate across fields, and reflect on learning processes. Her recent work analyzes concept mapping, team dynamics, and inclusive pedagogical frameworks.

The 15 most recent publications highlight her contributions to interdisciplinary practices, classroom diversity, and science communication. These works span teamwork in multidisciplinary settings, popularization strategies in science journalism, and curriculum design, reflecting her expertise in educational innovation.

At Utrecht University, she teaches within the Liberal Arts and Sciences program and collaborates with the Center for Unusual Collaborations on projects addressing social inclusion and representation. Her scholarly learning initiatives emphasize reflective practices and inclusive educational design.