Kathrin Klausmeier

Kathrin Klausmeier is a full professor at the University of Göttingen's Seminar for Medieval and Modern History since October 2024, previously holding a professorship at the University of Leipzig (2022–2024). She also serves as a visiting researcher at Queen’s University Belfast (since 2024) and actively contributes to academic networks like the BMBF ReTransfer project.

• Education: PhD in History Didactics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2013–2019), First State Examination in German and History (2004–2009)

Her research examines dictatorship studies (GDR and European dictatorships post-1945) through empirical approaches to historical learning, focusing on digital education, democratic education, and the internationalization of teacher training. Key projects include the "Historical Education and Public History" book series (co-edited with Christian Kuchler and Christian Bunnenberg) and advisory roles for institutions like the Andreasstraße Memorial and Ettersberg Foundation.

Recent publications analyze GDR memory in post-unification Germany, digital tools for historical inquiry, and cross-cultural educational frameworks. She frequently lectures on topics such as "Contested Memories" and the intersection of political radicalization with historical education.

• Scientific Awards: Alfried Krupp Schülerlabor Fellowship
• Editorships: Series "Historical Education and Public History" (Wallstein-Verlag)

Klausmeier advises extracurricular institutions and collaborates internationally on projects addressing historical consciousness and democratic resilience. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, including media appearances and contributions to debates on counterfactual history and algorithmic impacts on democracy.