Tamara de Groot

Tamara de Groot is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences and an External PhD candidate at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, both within Erasmus University Rotterdam. She specializes in arts and culture, with a background in art history, literature, and film studies. Her professional journey includes coordinating Artistic Research study programmes at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague before returning to academia. Currently, she focuses on teaching academic skills and managing the Arts & Culture Programme at the university.

Education:

• University College Utrecht
• Leiden University (Contemporary Theory)

Research Interests: Tamara’s work bridges artistic practice and academic theory, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches in education and cultural analysis. She explores how interdisciplinary methodologies can enhance educational practices and foster innovation in arts-related academic programs. Her interests also extend to the role of humanities in contemporary societal contexts and curriculum development in higher education.

Publications: Her 2021 article examines transdisciplinarity’s impact on higher education and artistic disciplines, highlighting its potential to reshape academic and practical educational frameworks. This research reflects her commitment to integrating diverse fields within curricula.

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, she actively coordinates academic programmes and contributes to institutional research initiatives. Her professional experience at the Royal Academy of Art underscores her engagement with artistic research and its academic applications.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated labs or research teams are explicitly mentioned, but her role in coordinating arts and humanities programmes positions her within collaborative academic networks focused on transdisciplinary education.