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Ed Turner is a Reader in Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University's Aston Centre for Europe (ACE). He serves as Associate Dean for Research Impact in the College of Business and Social Sciences, promoting research engagement with external beneficiaries. His research focuses on German politics, comparative politics (particularly political parties, federalism, and public policy), and UK housing policy. Turner has led DAAD-funded projects, including a study on the pandemic's impact on territorial politics. He previously served in the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (2018–2020) and advises on housing policy via reviews like the Harman Review and Technical Housing Standards Review.
Education:
- PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Education (Aston University)
- PhD in German Studies (University of Birmingham)
- MPhil in European Politics and Society (University of Oxford)
- BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (University of Oxford)
Research Interests:
- Modern German political institutions and policy processes
- Federalism and subnational governance
- Energy and housing policy in comparative perspective
- Policy impacts of the pandemic
Recent Articles: Focus on energy transition equity, multi-level governance in Germany, and cross-national district heating policies. His work bridges academic research with policy relevance, especially in climate and housing sectors.
Awards & Fellowships: Associate Fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre and Joint Secretary of the International Association for the Study of German Politics (IASGP).
Grants & Impact:
- DAAD-funded research on pandemic territorial politics
- Policy contributions to UK housing standards and energy transition debates
Labs/Teams: Leads ACE research initiatives on EU and German governance, collaborating with international scholars on energy and policy projects.
