René Hermens is the Education Cluster Coordinator and Senior Expert in Teaching and Learning Innovation at the Brussels School of Governance. In his role as Cluster Coordinator, he oversees the day-to-day operations for the teams in the Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Student Services Office, Study Abroad/Internships Office, and the Office for Teaching and Learning Innovation. He has an analytical mindset, a strong theoretical background in educational sciences and research - complemented by a hint of engineering - and a broad professional experience in both upper secondary vocational and higher education.
Together with the teams in the Education Cluster, René likes to analyse complex questions related to the student lifecycle and turn them into sustainable policy advice and practical solutions. He is passionate about designing effective and sustainable student learning experiences that are based on evidence-informed educational frameworks; from concept to practice. He’s a trainer in professional development initiatives that demonstrate how pedagogy and supportive technologies can be combined to enhance student learning while creating a more enjoyable teaching experience in the process. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Science from the University of Amsterdam where he specialised in educational policy and organisation, curriculum development, learning psychology and advanced statistics.