Pieter van Rees

Pieter van Rees is an academic researcher specializing in citizenship education, democratic theory, and historical analysis. His work bridges political science, education studies, and sociology. He has presented at conferences and given invited talks on topics like democratic citizenship formation and the measurement of civic engagement. His research outputs include peer-reviewed articles in journals such as De Nieuwe Meso and Kleio.

He has been involved in professional activities including chairing the Expertisepunt Burgerschap network and delivering oral presentations on historical perspectives of citizenship. Media engagements include podcast appearances and radio discussions on topics like the history of citizenship education and democratic challenges in education systems.

His research interests prominently feature the intersection of education and democratic practices, with a focus on marginalized histories and normative debates in civic education. Recent work addresses the 'infinite crisis of democracy' and the evolving role of citizenship education in social movements.