Petra H.M. Cremers

Petra H.M. Cremers is a Lecturer-researcher and UNESCO Chair Futures Literacy at the Centre of Talent, Teaching and Learning at Hanze University of Applied Sciences. She holds a PhD in Educational Design from Wageningen University & Research (2016) and a Master's in Forestry (Environmental Education) from the same institution (1988). Her primary affiliation is with Hanze University, complemented by a Senior Researcher role at SPRONG Expertisenetwerk Systematisch Co-design since 2022. Formerly associated with the Research Centre Art & Society, her work focuses on hybrid learning configurations, Futures Literacy, and systemic co-design to address societal challenges through education.

Key research interests include educational design research, student-professional identity development, and leveraging hybrid learning environments (e.g., 'innovatiewerkplaatsen'). She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and practical application in higher education. Recent activities include a 2024 visiting research stint at the Estonia Academy of Arts. Her work aligns with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) and integrates principles of design thinking and applied science pedagogy.

Publications (2016–2017) explore hybrid learning systems, student-framed inquiry, and interprofessional design teams. These contributions highlight her focus on bridging academic and workplace environments to enhance professional development. While no awards are explicitly listed, her peer-reviewed outputs indicate recognition in instructional science and educational design.

Labs/Teams: Active within the SPRONG network and Centre of Talent, Teaching and Learning. External collaborations include Wageningen University researchers (e.g., Wals, Mulder). Grante details are not specified in the provided texts.