معرفی
Gabriela Muri is an Adjunct Professor for Popular Cultures at the University of Zurich and a lecturer at the Department of Social Work, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Her research bridges urban sociology, cultural studies, and social inequality, focusing on spatial-temporal dynamics, public space theory, and event cultures.
- Adjunct Professor, University of Zurich (2020–present)
- Project Manager & Lecturer, ZHAW (2019–present)
- Professor ZFH, ZHAW (2016–2018)
Her research interests encompass: urban planning through social inequality lenses, public space as performative settings, youth cultures' spatial appropriation, leisure-time dynamics, visual culture analysis, and interdisciplinary methodologies. She explores how urban environments are shaped by temporal structures, media, and everyday practices.
Her scientific contributions include:
- 2021: Recognition Grant (Canton of Zurich), Literary Award (City of Zurich)
- 2020–2023: Leadership in projects like 'Begegnung im Alltag' (Zurzach) and 'Barrierefreie Partizipation' (Bauen mehr als wohnen)
- 2014–2018: Direction of 'Energiewende und gesellschaftliche Verankerung' across four policy domains
Muri's advising and grants span:
- Supervision of master's theses and PhD projects on urban sociology
- Habilitation scholarship (UZH, 2007–2008)
- Peer-mentoring roles (Soda Poku, 2009–2011; SOWAS, 2007–2010)
She contributes to interdisciplinary lab and team initiatives, including:
- Co-leadership in 'Re/Okkupation' (2011–2012) with ETH Zurich and ZHdK
- Collaboration with the Expert Network 'Sozialwissenschaftliche Grundlagen der Raumentwicklung'
- Partnerships in EU's DIVERCITIES project (2013) and NFP 65 'Neue urbane Qualität' (2010–2016)
