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Elke Heins is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. She holds a PhD in Political and Social Science from the European University Institute (Florence) and a degree from the University of Mannheim. Her principal affiliations include editorial roles at the Journal of Social Policy and co-convenorship of the FUTURES Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence.
Education:
- PhD, Political and Social Science, European University Institute
- Undergraduate/Master's, University of Mannheim (exact degree unspecified)
Research Focus: Her work examines comparative and European social policy, with emphasis on labor markets, welfare reform, health policy, and well-being. She explores eco-social transformations, pandemic responses, and welfare governance through interdisciplinary lenses. Current projects include industrial decarbonization, COVID-19 trust dynamics, and well-being measurement frameworks.
Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze policy responses to crises (COVID-19, climate), welfare state adaptations, and EU governance. She frequently employs comparative methodologies to dissect labor market inequalities, social justice in green transitions, and the role of international organizations in social policy.
Professional Activities:
- ESRC Policy Fellow, Welsh Government (2022-2023)
- Parliamentary Fellow, Beltane Public Engagement Network
- Co-editor, Journal of Social Policy (Cambridge University Press)
- Editorial board: Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy, Australian Journal of Social Issues
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD candidates on topics including youth transitions, employability, and well-being. Key projects:
- ESRC-funded studies on skills development and career decision-making
- Scottish Universities Insight Institute initiative on well-being indicators
- Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence activities
