Kamil Glinka

Kamil Glinka is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Institute of Political Science for Science and Development at the University of Wrocław, specializing in public governance, urban policy, and political marketing. His work focuses on municipal self-governments in Visegrad Group countries and their responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

His research interests span public governance, theory and practice of local development, urban policy, public communication, and political and territorial marketing. Glinka examines how cities navigate crises, implement strategic planning, and develop effective communication strategies with citizens.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on urban responses to the pandemic across Visegrad countries, with particular attention to municipal governance models, post-pandemic recovery strategies, and the impact of crises on urban democracy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications in Central and Eastern Europe.

Scientific Awards:

• Visegrad Fellowship Program (2024) laureate
• Multiple Rector's Awards from University of Wrocław (2020-2024) for scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements
• Bernard Steinacher Fellowship 2022-2023 from METREX Network
• IDUB program awards for academic excellence

Glinka leads numerous international research projects including 'Urban Post-COVID Recovery in the V4 Countries' (2022-2025), 'Urban energy transition in Czechia' (2025), and 'Urban policy under ten pressure of the crisis' (2024). His work involves substantial collaboration with institutions across Visegrad countries and beyond.

As a member of the Steering Committee of the European Consortium for Political Research's Standing Group on Central and East European Politics and active participant in METREX and IPSA, Glinka contributes significantly to international academic networks focused on urban governance and political science.