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Persoonlijk profiel
Expertise
Tom Kuppens is associate professor in economics teaching methodology at the Multidisciplinary Institute of Teacher Education (MILO) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the School of Educational Studies of Hasselt University (UHasselt). At VUB, he is the vice-chair of the Brussels Research Institute for Teacher Education (BRITE). He is also associate professor in environmental economics at the Centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK) at UHasselt. He combines both expertises in creating transformative learning environments for sustainable development. From 2021 until 2025, he was one of three co-presidents of the COPERNICUS Alliance, the European Network of Higher Education for Sustainable Development. He is also one of the founders of werecircle, an alliance of specialists in the circular economy.
Externe posities
Docent, Hasselt University
16 jul. 2004 → …
Vingerafdruk
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Samenwerkingen en hoofdonderzoeksgebieden uit de afgelopen vijf jaar
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IOF3029: Huis van Duurzame Transities
Macharis, C. (Administrative Promotor), Galle, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Mommens, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Blondeau, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Runacres, M. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Oberthur, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Lizarazo Rodriguez, C. L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Keserü, I. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Bram, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Thiery, W. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Kuppens, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Aerenhouts, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Deliens, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Kalimo, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Meyer, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Shahin, J. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Trauner, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Buldeo Rai, H. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Willems, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Bossuyt, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Tysmans, T. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Temmerman, N. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Laet, L. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Mertens, E. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), De Proft, F. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Henrard, K. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), van Heur, B. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Ginis, V. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Te Boveldt, G. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Van Bockhaven, J. (Mandataris), Vermeiren, T. (Mandataris), Betancur Arenas, J. (Mandataris) & Lode, M. L. (Mandataris)
1/01/24 → 31/12/28
Project: Toegepast
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BASGO7: OZR Basisfinanciering voor Grote Onderzoeksgroepen - BRITE
Tondeur, J. (Administrative Promotor) & Kuppens, T. (Administrative Promotor)
1/01/24 → 31/12/30
Project: Fundamenteel
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ANI280: DESIDERATRA – Design thinking als inclusieve methode om moeilijk bereikbare doelgroepen te engageren en te raken voor transformatief leren m.b.t. het klimaatvraagstuk, waarbij de wensen, noden en zorgen van deze doelgroepen centraal staan
Kuppens, T. (Administrative Promotor)
1/03/21 → 31/03/22
Project: Fundamenteel
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OZR3486: Pedagogische wetenschappen en didactiek
Kuppens, T. (Administrative Promotor)
1/11/19 → 31/12/24
Project: Fundamenteel
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A contextual analysis of local governments’ strategies for circular economy policies
Ruysschaert, B., Kuppens, T. & Crutzen, N., jun. 2026, In: International Review of Administrative Sciences. 92, 2, blz. 251-271 21 blz.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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Integrating sustainability in economics education: understanding moments of transformative learning in secondary schools in Belgium
Janssens, L., Kuppens, T., Andersson, P. & Struyven, K., 3 jul. 2026, In: Environmental Education Research. 32, 7, blz. 1952-1974 23 blz.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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Lifecycle environmental impacts of biochar in Belgium: The influence of biochar feedstocks, production temperatures, and applications
CAMPION, L., Papa Thomsen, T., Weidema, B., Malina, R. & Kuppens, T., nov. 2026, In: Bioresource technology. 459, 13 blz., 135219.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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Mapping education for sustainable development in super-diverse urban secondary schools in Brussels
Zenasni, S., Kuppens, T., Surmont, J., Stiers, I. & Vaesen, J., 1 mei 2026, In: Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences. 23, 1, 38 blz., 2665516.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
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Multilevel governance and strategic planning: supralocal governments influencing local circular economy adoption
Ruysschaert, B., Pauwels, M., Kuppens, T. & Crutzen, N., 2026, In: International Journal of Public Sector Management. blz. 1-16 16 blz.Onderzoeksoutput: Article › peer review
1 Citaat (Scopus)
Datasets
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WP2 Mapping Education for Sustainable Development in Super-Diverse Urban Secondary Schools in Brussels.
Zenasni, S. (Creator), Kuppens, T. (Creator), Vaesen, J. (Creator), Stiers, I. (Creator) & Surmont, J. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 10 jun. 2026
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WP4 Exploring the Validity of the RISE-UP Framework to Metropolitan Schools: A Delphi Approach.
Zenasni, S. (Creator), Kuppens, T. (Creator), Vaesen, J. (Creator), Stiers, I. (Creator) & Surmont, J. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 10 jun. 2026
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WP5 Collaborative design of transformative sustainability-oriented STEM projects in linguistically diverse urban secondary schools.
Zenasni, S. (Creator), Kuppens, T. (Creator), Vaesen, J. (Creator), Stiers, I. (Creator) & Surmont, J. (Creator), VUB Institutional Data Repository, 10 jun. 2026
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Activiteiten
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Teaching and learning the embedded economy from the doughnut economics book
Kuppens, T. (Speaker), Janssens, L. (Speaker), Andersson, P. (Speaker), Isacs, L. (Speaker), Öhman, J. (Speaker), Östman, L. (Speaker) & Escobar-Tello, C. (Speaker)
29 aug. 2025Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
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Exploring the Validity of the ESDUC Framework to Metropolitan Schools: A Delphi Approach
Zenasni, S. (Presenter), Kuppens, T. (Contributor), Vaesen, J. (Contributor), Stiers, I. (Contributor) & Surmont, J. (Contributor)
11 sep. 2025Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
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Co-creating ESE in initial teacher education
Kuppens, T. (Speaker)
2025Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
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Teaching Sustainable Investing in Secondary Education
Vlayen, K. (Presenter), Kuppens, T. (Presenter) & Boets, K. (Presenter)
2025Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
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Internal and external inclusion in open strategy-making
Ruysschaert, B. (Speaker), Kuppens, T. (Contributor) & Crutzen, N. (Contributor)
15 apr. 2024 → 18 apr. 2024Activiteit: Talk or presentation at a conference
Scriptie
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Nudgen richting duurzaam gedrag
Browaeys, M. E. R. ((PhD) Student), Kuppens, T. (Promotor) & Vagenende, B. (Jury), aug. 2024Scriptie/Masterproef: Master's Thesis