Esther Peperkamp

Esther Peperkamp is a Lecturer at the Academy for Leisure & Events (Department of Placemaking and Events), specializing in leisure studies, social sciences, and community dynamics. Her work focuses on the social value of free time, experiential value analysis, visitor journey patterns, and the intersection of digital and physical spaces in communities. She has contributed to 40+ research outputs across journals and conferences, with notable peer-reviewed articles in Leisure Studies and Vrijetijdstudies.

Her research interests span leisure's societal impact, urban sociocultural dynamics, and policy implications. She actively engages in academic activities such as editorial work for Vrijetijdstudies and organizing conferences like the ATLAS Annual Conference 2024.

Awards:

• De Virtuele Buurt (2017)

Key Projects:

• JEWELS TOUR (EU-funded): Leveraging Jewish heritage for sustainable tourism
• De Virtuele Buurt: Exploring place-making and communities of interest
• Radar voor het Stadsgevoel: Design thinking in urban contexts

Research Focus: Combines qualitative methodologies with policy analysis to address contemporary challenges in leisure, urban development, and community engagement.