Hendrik Van der Sluis

Hendrik Van der Sluis is a Senior Lecturer at Kingston University specializing in educational development and higher education teaching practices. His work focuses on improving academic practice through professional recognition schemes, educational technology, and student support systems, with significant contributions to understanding teaching excellence frameworks in UK higher education.

Dr. Van der Sluis completed his doctoral thesis at Kingston University in 2019 titled 'One of those things you need to do?' Exploring the influence of HEA Fellowships on academic identities. His research interests center on professional development for academics, student retention strategies, and the implementation of educational technologies. He has extensively studied the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) and its impact on teaching quality and academic practice.

His publication trends reveal a consistent focus on educational development, with particular emphasis on professional recognition schemes, student engagement strategies, and learning analytics. From 2013-2021, his work evolved from practical technology implementations toward more systemic analyses of teaching excellence frameworks and their impact on academic identity formation.

Dr. van der Sluis has collaborated extensively with colleagues including Penny Burden, Isabel Huet, and Steve May on projects related to academic development. His research has been supported through institutional initiatives focused on improving teaching practices and student outcomes, particularly through the Higher Education Academy frameworks.

His work demonstrates significant engagement with academic communities through presentations at major conferences including ALT-C, SEDA, and EAIR, where he has shared insights on educational development practices and their institutional implementation.