Liesbeth De Donder

Liesbeth De Donder is a Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in Educational Science and Ageing Research. Her work focuses on social participation, elder abuse, migration-related care challenges, and loneliness among older adults. She leads the Ageing Research Lab and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the Brussels Centre for Urban Studies. With an h-index of 29 and 2,724 citations, her research bridges academic inquiry with societal impact.

Research Interests:

• Elderly Care and Abuse Prevention
• Social Participation in Marginalized Groups
• Cultural Competence in Healthcare
• Urban Policies for Ageing Populations

Recent Projects:

• NSIS4: Urban Studies in Brussels (2024–2029)
• COCO_ENV: Compassionate Communities in Serious Illness (2024–2029)
• CONNECT: Social Connection in Serious Illness (2024–2028)

Labs/Teams: Ageing Research Lab, Brussels Centre for Urban Studies.