Anne Köllner

Anne Köllner is a Researcher at the Institute of Geography, University of Leipzig, where she has been working since 2014. She completed her doctorate in 2023 on "Unauthorized Appropriations of Public Urban Space: Genesis, Meanings, and Potentials in the Post-Political City." Her academic journey includes studying journalism and geography at the University of Leipzig from 2005 to 2013, graduating with distinction.

Dr. Köllner's research focuses on urban geography, particularly the post-political city, theory of practices, and qualitative methods including walking interviews and the documentary method. Her work critically examines the neoliberal city and methodological approaches in social research.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on urban activism, public space appropriation, and the intersection of social theory with geographical research. These works span from case studies in Leipzig to broader theoretical explorations of post-political urban dynamics.

As an educator, Köllner primarily teaches in the B.Sc. Geography program, with a focus on Fundamentals of Economic and Social Geography. She has been actively involved in numerous seminars, excursions, and research projects since 2013, demonstrating commitment to geographical education.