Laura Serra

Laura Serra is a Research Officer at the Electoral Psychology Observatory and the Department of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Previously, she served as a Lecturer in Politics and Research Methods at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), where she also earned her PhD in Political Science. Her work examines how age, generations, and demographic traits shape political attitudes and behaviors.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL)

Research Interests:
Laura’s research bridges political behavior and electoral studies, with a focus on generational divides in partisanship. She explores topics such as intergenerational value change, the role of higher education expansion, targeted partisan appeals, and delayed adulthood transitions in influencing political preferences. These themes reflect her commitment to understanding how societal shifts affect voter dynamics and electoral outcomes.

Scientific Awards:

• 2024 McDougall Trust Prize (Political Studies Association) for her doctoral thesis on the age-gap in British partisanship.

Advising & Grants:
While her current role at LSE emphasizes research, Laura previously advised students in her Lecturer position at RHUL. No grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the Electoral Psychology Observatory, a research hub studying psychological and demographic influences on electoral behavior.