Margreet van der Burg

Dr. Margreet van der Burg is a Senior University Lecturer and Researcher at Wageningen University, appointed in gender studies and history related to food, agriculture, and rural development since 2002. She focuses on intersectional gender analysis, exploring how gender norms intersect with other social dimensions in agricultural modernization, education systems, and rural heritage. Her work spans historical and contemporary contexts, expanding from the Netherlands to a global perspective.

Education:

• Studied Social Economic History at Nijmegen University (degree in Social Sciences and Development Studies).
• Completed PhD in Social Sciences at Wageningen University in 2002, researching gender-specific integration of rural women in agricultural modernization (1863–1968).

Research Interests: Margreet’s work emphasizes gender in agriculture, cultural heritage, food security, and rural development. She examines historical and modern policies, agricultural education’s role in gender equality, and the dynamics of family farming. Her research integrates intersectionality and decolonial perspectives, addressing issues like gender relations, organizational development, and global agricultural governance.

Articles Trends: Her recent publications (2017–2024) highlight gender integration in agricultural research and development, historical segregation in education, and contemporary challenges like pandemic impacts on rural livelihoods. She applies methodologies such as Q-analysis and collaborates globally, with case studies in Uganda, Bangladesh, Colombia, and the Netherlands.

Professional Contributions:

• Chair of the UWF Storm-van der Chijs Fund, supporting women in Wageningen’s academic careers.
• EU Horizon 2020 Project Leader for Gender-SMART (2019–2023) and SPRINT (2021–present), advancing gender equality in agricultural science and policy.
• Work package leader for gender integration in education and research funding.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in CGIAR initiatives (e.g., GENNOVATE) and leads EU-funded projects like Gender-SMART, SPRINT, and HOLiFOOD. Engages in global networks through conferences and partnerships with institutions like PennState University.