Rebecca Hofmann

Dr. Rebecca Hofmann is Head of the Institute of Sociology and an Academic Staff Member at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg. Her responsibilities include supporting refugee students and researchers, with consultation hours via the ILIAS platform. She specializes in migration policy, climate-induced mobility, and discrimination studies.

Her research explores:

• Transnational families and cultural identity in Micronesian migration
• Sanctuary cities as models for refugee integration
• Gender dynamics in environmental governance
• Socioecological responses to climate change in island communities
• Educational inclusion for displaced populations

Recent publications (2018–2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on qualitative sociology, with dominant themes including diaspora studies, environmental adaptation, and critiques of ecological modernization. No awards or supervised students are documented.

She leads the evaluation of the HOLA program and maintains research partnerships across Europe and the Pacific. No dedicated lab or core facility is associated with her work.