Line Kuppens

Dr. Line Kuppens is a Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults (CREMCYA) at St Mary's University. She holds a PhD in Development Studies and Social Sciences from KU Leuven and University of Antwerp, alongside advanced degrees in Political Science and Quantitative Social Analysis. Her research focuses on education's role in fostering peace in divided and post-conflict societies, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia. She previously worked as a senior education adviser at VVOB, focusing on improving educational quality through capacity-building initiatives.

Education Background:

• PhD in Development Studies and Social Sciences (KU Leuven/University of Antwerp)
• MSc in Comparative and International Politics
• MSc in Quantitative Analyses in Social Sciences
• BSc in Political Sciences (KU Leuven)

Research Interests: Line examines how education systems address violent pasts and inter-group relations in post-conflict regions like Côte d’Ivoire and Kenya. Her work explores teacher agency in peacebuilding, multicultural education practices, and the intersection of ethnicity and social cohesion. She emphasizes practical interventions to transform educational curricula into tools for reconciliation.

Labs/Teams: Her affiliations include CREMCYA at St Mary’s University and collaborations with organizations such as VVOB, where she contributed to education projects across Africa and Asia.