Charlotte Wekker

Charlotte Wekker is a Lecturer-researcher at the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, specializing in Equality of opportunity and participation within the Department of Youth, Education and Society. She holds a PhD Candidate status focusing on Labour Participation and Human Capital. Her work intersects educational equity, energy policy, and youth welfare through multidisciplinary projects.

Key affiliations include the Marian van Os Centre of Expertise in Entrepreneurship and the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing. She contributed to notable projects like NoM: Op naar beter (2018–2020) addressing energy renovation challenges and 3D: drie praktijken... (2017–2019) exploring urban sustainability. Her research outputs span education equity narratives, energy transition strategies, and professional dilemmas in social work.

Media engagement includes commentary on inclusive education practices. Current activities involve integrating research into teaching while advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and climate action.