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Petra Schleiter is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow at St Hilda's College. She is also affiliated with University College London as a Fellow of the Constitution Unit. In the academic year 2024-2025, she will be a Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study (Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin) and will have visiting affiliations with Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Hertie School. Her research focuses on innovating democratic institutions and enhancing electoral participation within diverse societies. Schleiter's expertise encompasses a wide range of topics, including comparative political institutions and political party dynamics. Her work investigates the consequences of institutional innovation, including voter ID laws, election timing, and parliamentary procedures, on democratic engagement and accountability. She has also researched the implications of party competition and voter behavior on electoral outcomes and governmental responsiveness. Her publications have appeared in prominent academic journals such as the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics.
University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Leading research initiatives in comparative politics and democratic resilience.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.