Estelle EVRARD

Estelle EVRARD is a Research Scientist at the Department of Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, University of Luxembourg. Her work focuses on European (dis)integration, spatial justice, and territorial development, with a particular emphasis on cross-border regions and marginalized localities. She is actively involved in research projects such as H2020 RELOCAL and UniGR CBS, and leads participatory research initiatives including Common Wealth and REMIX PLACE.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of spatial planning, legal frameworks, and community-driven development. She investigates how peripheral and post-industrial areas navigate spatial injustices and assert local autonomy through innovative planning strategies. Her methodological approach integrates relational geography (Raffestinian theory), action research, and participatory art-based methods to co-produce knowledge with local communities.

Her work contributes to theoretical debates on territoriality in the context of EU integration, while also informing practical interventions in public space. Although no individual publications are listed, her research spans themes such as cross-border governance (e.g., EGTC), spatial disparities, and democratic innovation in planning.

Estelle EVRARD has been teaching Geographies of European Integration at the University of Luxembourg since 2015 and served as Honorary Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London (UCL), from October 2022 to October 2023. She is a member of the editorial board of Justice Spatiale/Spatial Justice since 2019, highlighting her recognition in the field.

She advises on community-based research and participates in collaborative grants, particularly within EU-funded frameworks like RELOCAL. Her leadership in participatory projects reflects a strong commitment to engaged scholarship and social impact. She is affiliated with research collectives focused on public space and spatial justice.

She is based at the Maison des Sciences Humaines in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, and is fluent in French, English, and German.