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Dr. Irene Poort is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specifically in the Teaching and Teacher Education department. Her research focuses on learning and instruction in higher education, particularly addressing challenges related to internationalization, diversity, inclusion, and student resilience. She actively contributes to understanding how intercultural group work enhances cognitive engagement and well-being among students.
Her expertise includes analyzing the effects of cultural diversity on academic collaboration, expectancy-value theory applications, and mental health support systems for educators and PhD students. Key projects include the 2024 study on international classrooms and the 2023 resilience-building initiative for teacher trainees. She has been cited over 70 times in peer-reviewed journals, with notable contributions to Journal of Studies in International Education and Research in Higher Education.
- Education: PhD in Education (2021, University of Groningen)
- Research Themes: Intercultural Competence, Global Education Policy, Academic Well-being
Her work bridges theory and practice, influencing institutional policies on diversity and student engagement through collaborative projects like the 2022 PhD Well-being Survey. She has presented at international conferences on intercultural group dynamics and is a sought-after speaker on educational equity issues.
