Wolfgang Rüdig

Wolfgang Rüdig is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on political behavior, electoral systems, and protest movements, with a particular emphasis on cross-national comparisons. He leads major projects like the Representative Audit of Britain, examining UK general election candidates, and collaborates internationally through initiatives like the Comparative Candidates Survey (CCS).

• Key Projects: ESRC-funded studies on social/ideological distance between UK voters and elites, anti-austerity protest in Greece, and pandemic politics.
• Expertise: Green parties, party membership dynamics, and the impact of austerity policies.

His work contributes to UN SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through studies on political representation and electoral integrity. Recent publications analyze candidate safety, gendered harassment in UK elections, and green party strategies post-2024 European elections.

• Awards: Best paper award (2022) for election studies, and a competitive research prize (2003) for work on female representation.

Rüdig advises on electoral security reforms and collaborates with institutions like the Economic and Social Research Council. His research spans multiple countries, including Germany, Greece, and the UK, addressing contemporary challenges in democracy and governance.