Wiel MMH Veugelers

Wiel MMH Veugelers serves as Professor of Education and Endowed Professor of Humanistic Education (HVO) at the University for Humanistic Studies. He maintains an extensive network of academic affiliations across European educational institutions and research organizations, demonstrating significant influence in the field of citizenship education and moral development.

His research interests span citizenship education, moral development, pedagogical professionalism of teachers, educational change, networking between educational institutions, identity formation, youth studies, and youth subcultures. Professor Veugelers approaches education from a humanistic perspective, with particular emphasis on the relationship between education and philosophy of life, examining how educational institutions can support students' identity formation and moral development within increasingly diverse societies.

Analysis of his publication record spanning over two decades reveals consistent focus on democratic citizenship education, with recent work addressing global dimensions of citizenship education, particularly in the Global South. His 2022-2024 publications demonstrate continued engagement with teacher education, student perspectives, and the intersection of sustainability and citizenship.

• Coordinator of International Network Education for Democratic Intercultural Citizenship (EDIC), Erasmus+ Programme
• Member of Political Expert Group on Citizenship Education, European Commission
• Chair of Special Interest Group on Moral Development and Education, AERA
• Coordinator of Special Interest Group for Moral and Democratic Education, EARLI

Professor Veugelers' advisory roles with Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Curriculum Development Foundation, and various teacher training organizations demonstrate his commitment to bridging research and educational practice. His work with the Association of Teacher Trainers Netherlands (VELON) and the Youth and Family Programme Committee of NWO highlights his engagement with both teacher development and youth policy initiatives.