Dr. Katarzyna Kaczmarska

Biography

Katarzyna Kaczmarska is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. She has been part of the university since 2019 and focuses her research on themes such as sociology, international theory, academic freedom, and research methodology. Her work encompasses the study of Russian foreign and domestic politics, particularly in the post-Soviet region. Kaczmarska co-edited a special issue of the International Journal of Human Rights in 2022 focused on academic freedom and internationalization. She also participated in various academic committees advocating for academic freedom in international studies. Her notable projects include research on grassroots resistance to academic freedom violations in Russia and analyses of Ukraine's foreign security policy amid ongoing conflicts. She has lectured at institutions like the Higher School of Economics in St Petersburg and the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, contributing to discussions on international relations and post-Soviet politics. Kaczmarska's research aims are to understand and communicate the formulation and impact of foreign security policies, especially in the context of Ukraine's strategies against aggression from Russia. She has published several articles and is involved in educational initiatives that promote knowledge exchange on Ukraine's security context.

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