Cristiano Bee

Cristiano Bee is an Assistant Professor in Politics at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Previously, he held academic roles including Senior Lecturer in Politics at Oxford Brookes University, Assistant Professor at Kadir Has University (Istanbul), and Marie Curie Fellow at Istanbul Bilgi University. His research spans European politics, civil society, social movements, and active citizenship, with comparative focus on the UK, Italy, and Turkey.

• Education:
  • PhD in Political Sociology (University of Florence, Italy)
  • MA in International Studies (University of Trento, Italy)
  • BA in Sociology (University of Trento, Italy)

His research explores active citizenship models in Europe, civic engagement in Turkey (particularly youth dynamics), and radicalization processes under populist regimes. Recent projects include a special issue on Reactionary Politics and Resentful Affect in Populist Times and Social Movements and Radicalisation of Young People in Europe.

He has contributed to journals like Journal of Contemporary European Studies, Politics and Governance, and Turkish Studies, focusing on topics such as anti-austerity movements, authoritarian resistance, and digital activism. His monograph Active Citizenship in Europe synthesizes comparative analyses of Italy, Turkey, and the UK.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Marie Curie Fellowship

At Sussex, he convenes Social and Political Change in Europe and teaches Comparative Public Policy. He collaborates with EU agencies as an Expert Evaluator for Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe and the European Education and Culture Executive Agency.