Tineke Abma The Netherlands
Prof. dr. Tineke Abma is Director of the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing and Professor of Art and Care, advocating for a more humane, inclusive care system where art and creativity support well-being.
Tineke Abma is Director of the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing and Professor of Art and Care at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management in Rotterdam. She moves between the worlds of art, health, and care, exploring how creative and participatory approaches can bring more dignity, connection, and meaning into healthcare. Tineke is a passionate advocate for a more humane and inclusive care system - one where art is not a luxury, but an essential part of well-being.
Meet the other speakers
Tawona Ganyamatopé Sitholé
Tawona Sitholé is UNESCO Artist-in-Residence at the University of Glasgow and co-founder of the creative group Seeds of Thought. In his practice he naturally weaves together culture and care.
Lode Godderis
Lode Godderis, Professor at KU Leuven and CEO of IDEWE, explores the interplay between work and health and the benefits of integrating culture and care.
Jan Vanwezer
Jan Vanwezer is the director of the care home De Wingerd and co-founder of the cooperative LIVEZ in Leuven, where he promotes community-rooted models of care.
@ The conference
Tineke Abma joins the Thursday morning panel discussion “Uniting Policy, Practice, and Communities for a Culture of Care” together with Tawona Sitholé, Lode Godderis and Jan Vanwezer.
