Umut Korkut

Umut Korkut is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom. His research spans a wide range of topics in political science, including comparative politics, Eastern European studies, Hungarian politics, gender studies, discourse analysis, populism, religion and politics, and urban policy. He is actively involved in major research projects funded by the European Commission, such as 'Endure', 'De-Radicalise', and 'VOLPOWER', which focus on social resilience, de-radicalization, and community integration.

His research interests include:

• Comparative Politics and Populism in Europe
• Eastern European Studies with a focus on Hungary and Turkey
• Gender and Politics
• Discourse and Narrative Analysis
• Civil Society and Public Sphere
• Migration, Integration, and Host Society Relations
• Ontological Security and National Identity
• Urban Studies and Participatory Governance

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in analyzing political narratives, resistance, and identity formation, particularly in the context of trauma, populism, and digital protest. His work often bridges theoretical political philosophy with empirical case studies in Central and Eastern Europe. He has contributed to journals such as Nations and Nationalism, Sociology Compass, and Central and Eastern European Migration Review, with a focus on de-radicalization, migration integration, and protest communication through music videos.

Umut Korkut has received research grants from the European Commission for multiple projects, including:

• Endure: Inequalities, Vulnerabilities and Community Resilience in a Post-Pandemic World (2022–2025)
• De-Radicalise: Detect, Resolve and Re-Integrate (2020–2023)
• VOLPOWER: Volunteer and Empower (2018–2020)
• DEMOS: Democratic Efficacy and the Varieties of Populism in Europe (2018–2021)
• OppAttune: From Oppositional Extremism to Attuned Social and Political Dialogue

He has also supervised several research students and early-career scholars. Umut Korkut serves on the editorial board of the Middle East Journal of Refugee Studies and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on migration, urban policy, and political extremism. His work aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities, sustainable cities, peace, justice, and strong institutions.