Laura Ulrich

Laura Ulrich is a Researcher at the Chair of International Politics, Institute of Political Science at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She holds a Master of Arts in Political Economy & International Relations from the same institution. Currently on maternity/parental leave since December 2024, her work focuses on European integration, climate policy, and digital teaching innovation.

Education highlights include:

• MA in Political Economy & International Relations (2023, Mainz)
• BA in Political Science & Hispanic Studies (2020, Mainz)
• BA in International Culture and Management (2014, Cologne Business School)

Her research explores:

• Climate change mitigation strategies and energy cooperatives
• EU-US relations post-Brexit
• Neofunctionalist theories of European integration
• Political economy of Latin America

Collaboration projects include:

• FORTHEM Lab Experiencing Europe
• ModeLL-M (digitally enhanced teaching)

Professional memberships include the German Political Science Association (DVPW) and Cologne Forum for International Relations and Security Policy (KFIBS).