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Jana Walkowski is a doctoral candidate and Research Fellow in the Department of Political Studies at Queen’s University, specializing in international relations and comparative politics. Her research focuses on migration studies, global political economy, and urban geography, particularly examining the governance of refugee housing crises in Berlin and Toronto. She holds a master’s degree from McGill University and a bachelor’s from Queen’s University.
- Education: M.A. Political Science (McGill), B.A. Global Development Studies (Queen’s)
Her research explores multi-scalar governance of displacement, analyzing how power dynamics shape refugee access to shelter. She combines critical visual discourse analysis with comparative case studies to interrogate border policies and development mechanisms.
Recent conference contributions highlight EU migration policies, climate justice, and the intersection of displacement and urban spaces. Awards include the W.C. Good Memorial Fellowship and SSHRC CGS-M.
- Teaching Assistantships: POLS 242, 384, 262; DEVS 101; POLS 110
- Leadership: Co-chair, Political Studies Graduate Student Association (2024-25)
- Volunteer: KEYS newcomer services
Her work bridges academic research with grassroots initiatives, emphasizing the local impacts of global displacement frameworks.
