Christian Ydesen

Christian Ydesen is a Full Professor of Educational History and Education Policy Analysis at the University of Zurich's Philosophical Faculty. His research focuses on historical and political developments in education, international comparative analyses, and governance mechanisms in global education policy. He has held visiting scholar positions at the University of Edinburgh, University of Birmingham, University of Oxford, and University of Milan.

• Current courses include 'Education and Politics', 'Theories of Education and Upbringing', and 'Research Colloquium, Group D'
• Editor-in-Chief of the European Educational Research Journal
• Editor of Springer's 'Global Histories of Education' book series

The chair emphasizes interdisciplinary research using historical and comparative methodologies, with applications in global North-South educational dynamics. Collaborative work includes postdoctoral researchers Patrick Montjourides, Sophie Pia Stieger, and research assistant Elizaveta Ebner.

Scientific Awards

• Honorary Fellow, University of Oxford Department of Education