Patrycja Rozbicka

Dr Patrycja Rozbicka is a Lecturer in Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University, affiliated with the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE) and the Centre for Migration and Forced Displacement. She holds a PhD from the European University Institute and has held academic positions in Germany, Canada, and Belgium. Her research focuses on interest group influence in EU and national policymaking, live music industry regulation post-Brexit/Covid, and migration policy. She leads the Birmingham Live Music Project and the IR-Aesthetics initiative, examining cultural policy intersections. Dr Rozbicka has published over 50 articles and received the 2018 Innovations in Teaching Politics Award. Her work bridges policy analysis with cultural and economic impacts, emphasizing democratic accountability and stakeholder participation.

Education:

• PhD in Political and Social Sciences, European University Institute (2011)
• MRes in Political and Social Sciences, European University Institute (2007)
• MA in Analysing Europe, Maastricht University (2006)
• BA in International Relations, University of Warsaw (2005)

Research Interests: Central themes include:

• Interest group lobbying strategies and policy influence
• Live music industry regulation in post-Brexit UK/EU contexts
• Migration policy and refugee integration
• Environmental policy dynamics

Her work employs comparative frameworks, with recent focus on Global South interest groups and pandemic impacts on cultural sectors.

Awards & Media Engagement: Recipient of the 2018 teaching award. Active in media commentary on music industry challenges, Brexit effects, and refugee crises, featured in outlets like Grapevine Birmingham and multiple policy reports.

Grants & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary projects including the Birmingham Live Music Project and Comparative Interest Group Survey (CIGS), collaborating with institutions across Europe. Serves as EuroSim European Associate Director (2018-2021).