Thomas Teekens

Thomas Teekens is a Researcher in the Department of Moral and Political Philosophy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work focuses on social norms, healthcare internships, and collaborative networks in vocational training. He has contributed to projects like Student Agency Change Labs (2024-2025) and Sustainable Collaboration in Care (2017-2024), exploring interorganizational networks and resilience in healthcare contexts.

Research Interests: His studies analyze social norms among healthcare interns during crises, the role of interdependence in collaborative work, and how museum exhibitions shape historical commemoration. Methodologically, he employs social network analysis and qualitative research approaches.

• Key Themes: Pandemic impacts on intern behavior, vocational training effectiveness, and cultural memory through exhibitions
• Recent Work: 2025 publications on LGBTQ+ youth friendships and healthcare norm dynamics during lockdowns

Professional Activities: Presented at academic conferences including a 2025 lecture on interorganizational collaborations between social and medical care professionals in Groningen.