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Minne Huysmans is a researcher at Erasmus University College Brussels since October 2020 and works in the Department of Educational Science at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Her research focuses on social issues including migration, refugee studies, and social advocacy, with particular attention to teaching strategies and social relations.
Her research interests span multiple areas of social sciences with a strong emphasis on:
- Migration and integration policies in Belgium
- Refugee experiences and urban citizenship
- Social advocacy and combating racism
- Innovative teaching strategies in higher education
- Community-engaged research methodologies
Analysis of her publication record shows a consistent focus on social justice issues, particularly examining the experiences of marginalized groups including refugees and student caregivers. Her recent work has increasingly incorporated engaged research methodologies that bridge academic work with community needs. She has made significant contributions to understanding how educational settings can better support diverse student populations and address societal challenges through participatory approaches.
Dr. Huysmans actively supervises master's students, with her advisees producing theses on topics ranging from urban citizenship of young refugees to teachers' experiences with immigrant students. She participates in policy-oriented research projects, including the 'Projects for Brussels' initiative that provided recommendations for local policy.
Her professional activities include membership in several advisory bodies:
- Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie (VGC) since October 2020
- Brussels Platform Armoede since January 2020
- Minor Ndako since April 2019
- Samenlevingsopbouw Brussel since April 2019
