Sipke de Vries

Sipke de Vries is a teacher-researcher and lecturer specializing in public administration, municipal law, and constitutional law. He is affiliated with the Cybersafety research group at the University of Groningen and teaches at the Thorbecke Academy, where he supervises student theses and delivers courses. His research focuses on bridging gaps in digital security authorizations for municipalities and public administration frameworks.

Education:

• Master of Law from the University of Groningen (thesis on municipal cooperation success factors).

Research Interests: Sipke explores how municipalities can navigate digital security challenges, particularly in maintaining legal authorizations during cyber incidents. His work intersects public policy, legal frameworks, and cybersecurity to strengthen governance in the digital era.

Teaching & Advising: At the Thorbecke Academy, he mentors students on thesis projects and teaches topics related to public administration and legal systems.

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Cybersafety research group, collaborating with experts like Dr. Willem Bantema to address municipal digital governance challenges.