Dr. Franziska Paul

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Franziska Paul is a Lecturer in Political Economy at the University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD in Geography and an MRes in Human Geography from the University of Glasgow, and an MA (Hons) in Geography-Sociology from the University of Aberdeen. Her research focuses on issues related to ownership transformation, particularly concerning de-privatisation processes, democratisation, and alternative economic developments. As a member of the leadership team for the Political Economy Futures Forum, she operates within an interdisciplinary setup aimed at enhancing research initiatives in political economy. Franziska is currently engaged in influential research projects, including 'Phasing in and phasing out: Reworking labour in energy transitions in the North Sea' (PHASE), and she plays a significant role in promoting public collective ownership and economic democracy through her scholarly work and teaching. She actively supervises doctoral students exploring alternative economic approaches and has received multiple awards for her contributions, such as the Engagement Research Award for outstanding community engagement. In addition to her research, she has also given several guest lectures and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in the areas of Political Economy and Sociology.

Awards

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Collaboration Winner

2025-01-01
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Outstanding Community Engagement

2024-01-01
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Top Cited Article Award

2023-01-01