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As of 1 September 2024, three new Senior Fellows will be appointed by the Executive Board: Dr. Marije Hennus (Faculty of Medicine), Dr. Mariëlle Jambroes (Faculty of Medicine) and Dr. Christianne Smit (Faculty of Humanities).

During their Senior Fellowship, they work on a faculty and/or university-wide theme to further improve education, dedicate themselves to teacher development and deepen their knowledge in the field of educational science. In doing so, they contribute to contextual knowledge of higher education. Successful completion of the programme will culminate in a nomination for a position as full professor with a special emphasis on education. A further introduction to our new Senior Fellows follows below.

Dr. Marije Hennus, Faculty of Medicine

, a pediatric intensive care physician by training, boasts a commendable track record in various aspects of education, including innovation, research, curriculum development, and programme evaluation. Marije has a clear vision for enhancing workplace learning within the medical curriculum, aiming to better equip students for the challenges of the future with her plans to optimise workplace-based learning.

Beyond her immediate focus on medical education, Marije is actively exploring how these principles can be extended to benefit other fields within the university. Her proactive approach and forward-thinking mindset align seamlessly with the goals of the Senior Fellow Programme. In the committee's view, Marije emerges as a highly talented and motivated candidate for the Senior Fellow Programme. Participating in the programme would not only enable Marije to turn her visionary plans into reality but also contribute significantly to the broader academic community.

Learning opportunities are not confined to classrooms; they are plentiful in the workplace as well. However, we must support students and teachers in recognising and effectively utilising them.

Dr. Mariëlle Jambroes, Faculty of Medicine

possesses extensive experience and expertise in public health and public health education, coupled with a robust research background. She is deeply motivated to educate the next generation of students as future healthcare professionals, preparing them for upcoming challenges in the healthcare sector. Mariëlle aims to achieve this goal by integrating Community Engaged Learning (CEL) into the curricula of health professions education. Through her work in the Faculty of Medicine, she intends to contribute to the ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ-wide strategy of CEL.

The committee is confident that Mariëlle can make a substantial contribution to the Senior Fellow Programme. It will give her the opportunity to develop her knowledge, talents and skills to materialise her ambitions.

I will champion the paradigm shift towards CEL in breadth and depth of UU and so I envision a future where UU stands as a leading institution, setting the standard for interdisciplinary and transformative medical training that addresses the complex healthcare challenges of tomorrow.

Dr. Christianne Smit, Faculty of Humanities

Having held several prominent roles in education, including the position of director of education at the department of History and Art History, Christianne has already demonstrated exemplary educational leadership. Christianne's educational leadership experience and commitment to fostering a student-centered and transformative learning environment align seamlessly with our university goals. As an active member of ‘HER Humanities’ (Higher Education Research Humanities), Christianne strongly advocates the distinctive principles of humanities education.

In her Senior Fellow project Christianne aims to develop a grounded vision, set up an expansive network, and construct educational tools on transformative learning (TL). In approaching these issues from a Humanities perspective, she emphasises contextualisation and positioning. The committee is confident that the Senior Fellowship will offer Christianne a platform to connect with ongoing initiatives and existing knowledge in educational innovations.

How can we train students to be 'critical global citizens' and teach them 'future-proof UU-graduate attributes'? Achieving this demands innovative teaching, inter- and transdisciplinary collaborations, and differentiated learning objectives. The Senior Fellow Programme enables me to investigate the requirements for integrating these transformative UU-graduate attributes into teaching practice.