Gina Wrobel

Gina Wrobel serves as the DAAD Lektorin (DAAD Lecturer) at Durham University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures. She teaches undergraduate German language modules and represents the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in the North-East region. Her role includes advising students and researchers on study opportunities in Germany, coordinating extracurricular activities, and organizing projects with German artists. She co-founded Durham University’s International Staff Network and led the Making Music – Connecting Communities project. Before joining Durham in 2021, her doctoral research focused on migration narratives, belonging, and multilingual identities in Germany.

Education:

• MA in Germanic Languages and Literatures (with Interdisciplinary Specialization in Second Language Studies), The Ohio State University
• MA in German as a Foreign Language (Cultural Education), Free University Berlin
• Bachelor in European Cultures (German), University of Luxembourg
• Certified Business Economist (Human Relations), Robert-Schuman-Berufskolleg, Dortmund

Research Interests: Gina’s work emphasizes cross-cultural communication, language pedagogy, and the intersection of migration studies with multilingualism. She actively promotes collaborative projects that bridge academic and community initiatives, fostering international partnerships and inclusive educational practices.

Advising & Networks: Supports DAAD scholarship applications, coordinates interdisciplinary collaborations through her roles in the International Staff Network and University College mentorship. Her professional experience spans administrative roles, language testing development, and teaching in diverse institutions across Germany, Luxembourg, and the U.S.

Labs/Teams: Co-chair of Durham’s International Staff Network; core contributor to the Making Music – Connecting Communities initiative (2023-2024).