Astrid Souren Email & Phone Number

Nijmegen, Ge, Nl

Bilthoven, Utrecht, Nederland

LTER- LIFE is a large scale research infrastructure, developed by a Consortium of NIOO (lead), NIOZ, UvA, WUR, and RIVM. We work towards integrating models and data to develop tools for ecosystem and biodiversity recovery. For more and up- to-date info: https://lter-life.nl/en

Nijmegen

At the Institute for Management Research (IMR) of Radboud University, the IMR Research Services team takes responsibility for research management of the IMR research program "Responsible Governance for Sustainable Societies".

As program developer I joined forces with researchers at the institute to develop projects that are meeting high scientific standards and are tuned to societal needs.

In this position I managed the Erasmus Mundus programs of Nijmegen School of Management. These are European recognized 2 year international Master programmes, providing scholarships for excellent students.

Research Fellow at Scientific Council for Government Policy-Coordinator 'Praktijken Toekomstverkenning' The project addressed the use of future oriented studies, forecasts and scenario's in government policy. In a broader context the project adressed the use of knowledge in policy. -Member 'Beleid, Informatie, Technologie'. This project adressed the implications of the use and implementation of information and information technology on the relation between government and society.

-Curriculum development and positioning of Mastertrack Science Communication within Science Faculty at Radboud University. Aim of the Mastertrack is to teach students about communication of scientific knowledge and reflect on the role of scientific knowledge in policy and society. The Mastertrack aims at students wishing to pursue a career in societal and policy organisations. -Teaching Mastercourses: Risk Communication, Knowledge Society, Science Communication-Supervision of… Show more -Curriculum development and positioning of Mastertrack Science Communication within Science Faculty at Radboud University. Aim of the Mastertrack is to teach students about communication of scientific knowledge and reflect on the role of scientific knowledge in policy and society. The Mastertrack aims at students wishing to pursue a career in societal and policy organisations. -Teaching Mastercourses: Risk Communication, Knowledge Society, Science Communication-Supervision of MSc. projects on science-policy issues-Research on Risk Perception and Communication-Research on Career development of Inter- and Transdisciplinary Scientists Show less

PhD on the utilization of scientific knowledge in setting standards for soil quality in the Netherlands 1971-2000. I finished my thesis while working as assistant professor at Radboud University Nijmegen. I defended my thesis October 27, 2006 at Free University Amsterdam

Kumasi (Ghana), Nederlands (Wageningen)

Mapping ecosystem functions (biodiversity, insect abundance for pest control, socio-economic value, spiritual value) of natural Inland Valleys in West Africa enabling integrated assessment of transition of natural systems to intensive agricultural mono cropping (rice).

Uganda (Kampala, Mt Elgon Np). Kenya (Nairobi) , Netherlands (Utrecht)

With colleagues of Makarere University (Uganda) and support from IUCN Africa I led a reconnaissance mission in preparation of a joint research project to assess sustainable harvest levels of Arundinaria alpina from Mt Elgon National Park.

Leiderschapsprogramma

European Research Management

Modules: •Developing and Implementing Policy and Strategy •Understanding the International and European Research Environment •Managing.

Msc., Biology