Laurens Nijzink

Laurens Nijzink is a versatile journalist with a background spanning over 10 years in various aspects of journalism.

He initially worked as a radio producer at RNW and later transitioned to a freelance role focusing on writing and producing radio and multimedia pieces.

Laurens has also delved into teaching journalism courses, particularly emphasizing narrative journalism, and organizing the first Dutch conference on Narrative Journalism.

His expertise lies in crafting in-depth social stories in both domestic and international contexts, with a keen interest in areas such as the social impacts of climate change, migration, poverty, conflict resolution, land rights, and natural resource management.

Driven by a passion for storytelling, Laurens is committed to exploring innovative ways to convey narratives effectively, leveraging a mix of written content, visuals, and audio enabled by the digital landscape.

He maintains a strong academic connection, reflected in his preference for research-intensive documentary journalism and a desire to venture into freelance research opportunities.

Laurens' academic background encompasses studies on 'time' from an anthropological standpoint, development issues, natural resource management, and the social construction of technology, primarily focused on Africa.

His interest in methodological inquiries is evident through his teaching experience in introductory courses on African development matters at the university.

Currently, Laurens is engaged in the Resilience Academy, a collaborative platform involving academics and practitioners to address climate change issues, supported by the UN University and the Munich Re: Foundation.

This platform facilitates knowledge exchange, idea generation, and collaborative efforts aimed at raising awareness about climate change.