Anke Patzelt

Anke Patzelt is a Part-Time Professor in the Department of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on international migration, integration, identity construction, diaspora, transnationalism, citizenship, and globalization. She examines the mobility patterns of highly-skilled migrants between Europe and Canada to inform strategies for social cohesion and nation-building in Canada.

Research Interests:

• Migration and Integration
• Transnational Identity and Belonging
• Citizenship Policy Comparisons (Germany/Canada)
• Qualitative Methodologies
• Ageing Migrant Communities

Key Themes in Publications: Her work analyzes national identity discourses around refugee policies, evolving citizenship frameworks, and the lived experiences of transnational migrants. Recent studies include comparative analyses of Germany and Canada’s migration governance, as well as qualitative insights into German-speaking communities in Ottawa.