Ger Pepels

Ger Pepels is a Lecturer at the Academy for Leisure & Events. His work focuses on transformative capacity, citizen engagement, urban policy, and the social construction of concepts like happiness and loneliness. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Urban Living Lab Breda (ULLB) to explore sustainable urban development and inclusive community initiatives.

His research interests span intercultural encounters, workplace dynamics, and the application of digital tools (e.g., DigiTwin) to enhance civic participation in urban governance. He has organized events such as the Dutch Happiness Week and contributed to projects like the Economic Impacts of Tourism in Gilze and Rijen.