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Prof. dr. Marijn Molema serves as Professor (by special appointment) of Regional Vitality & Dynamics at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, where he is embedded in the Economic and Social History chair group. His position is held on behalf of Planbureau Fryslân, reflecting his strong connection to regional development in the Northern Netherlands. Molema combines his academic role with multiple professional engagements that bridge historical research and contemporary policy-making.
Molema's research focuses on the intersection of historical studies and regional development policy, particularly in the Northern Netherlands. His work examines how historical patterns influence current regional vitality, with special attention to economic resilience, planning cultures, and the dynamics of rural and urban communities. He has developed methodologies that connect historical analysis with forward-looking regional policy development, contributing significantly to understanding regional disparities and development trajectories.
His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on regional development in the Northern Netherlands, with increasing attention to future scenarios and resilience strategies. Molema's work spans historical analysis of planning cultures, business history approaches to regional economics, and forward-looking studies of regional futures. His research demonstrates how historical consciousness can inform contemporary regional policy challenges, particularly regarding rural development, economic transitions, and regional identity.
Molema maintains an extensive network of professional engagements that complement his academic work:
- Program leader at the Frisian Institute of Social Research
- Strategic advisor to the Northern Development Agency
- Member of the Board of Trustees for primary education in Opsterland, Oost- en Weststellingwerf
- Owner of 'Histolyse', a consultancy providing regional policy advice
- Member of the Historical Commission of Lower Saxony and Bremen
- Member of the Arbeitskreis für Geschichte in Emsland und Grafschaft Bentheim
- Secretary of the Programmaberaad Nationaal netwerk Brede Welvaart
- Board Member of the Steering Committee International Society for Regional History
Through his various roles, Molema actively bridges academic research and practical regional development initiatives, particularly focusing on the Northern Netherlands. His work with Planbureau Fryslân and the Northern Development Agency demonstrates his commitment to translating academic insights into actionable regional policy. His business 'Histolyse' further extends this bridge between historical analysis and contemporary regional challenges, providing publications, presentations, and advice for regional policymakers.
