Dr. Nora Stel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nora Stel researches governance politics in conflict areas, with a specific focus on refugee policy in the Middle East region and the role of local government during wartime. Her research and teaching encompass the analysis of governance and politics in conflict-affected settings, with particular expertise in political authority in situations of conflict. Her work investigates the organization of services, security, and representation within hybrid governance frameworks amidst violent conflict. Nora analyzes governance related to forced displacement, exploring the governmentalities and bordering practices that emerge in response to the politics and policies directed at refugee communities in so-called ‘regional host countries.’ Her methodological approach involves qualitative fieldwork, primarily in the Middle East, alongside critical policy analysis.

Research Interests

Governance Politics Conflict Areas Refugee Policy Forced Displacement

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen

Teaching and researching governance politics in conflict areas, particularly refugee policy in the Middle East.

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Courses

Framing and the Legitimacy of Security Policy and Violent Conflict Master’s Thesis in Political Science Preparing the Master's Thesis

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).