June Dahy

June Dahy serves as a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Syrian cultural production and Arabic language instruction. Her academic profile demonstrates sustained engagement with Middle Eastern sociopolitical dynamics through both scholarly research and public advocacy.

Her educational foundation includes a mag.art. (Master of Arts) in Semitic Philology, establishing her expertise in Arabic linguistic traditions. This academic background directly informs her dual focus on literary translation and critical analysis of Syrian cultural expression under authoritarian regimes.

Research interests center on Syrian literary diaspora in Denmark, political resistance through theater, and refugee protection frameworks. Her work bridges Arabic literature, political science, and human rights advocacy, with particular emphasis on documenting systemic violence in Syria and challenging forced repatriation policies. Translations of seminal works like Samar Yazbek's 'Du Må Ikke Dø' demonstrate her commitment to amplifying Syrian voices.

Publication trends from 2009-2023 reveal evolving scholarly focus: early work examined historical figures (Saladin, Ibn Khaldun), shifting toward contemporary Syrian cultural resistance (Maghout's theater) and urgent policy interventions (2021 refugee advocacy). This trajectory reflects increasing urgency in addressing Syria's humanitarian crisis through interdisciplinary scholarship.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Professional activities include editorial work on the ToRS yearbook series and public intellectual contributions through Danish media outlets.

Her academic leadership manifests through curriculum development in Arabic language instruction and public scholarship challenging Denmark's refugee policies. Current work focuses on Syrian cultural survival mechanisms amid displacement, with emerging research on digital surveillance risks for returning refugees.