Liudvika Leisyte

Liudvika Leisyte is a researcher specializing in higher education, academic governance, and policy transformation, with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe and international comparisons, particularly in the context of the Bologna Process. Her work is situated within the domain of Knowledge, Transformation & Society, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with social sciences and educational policy.

Her research interests center on the evolving nature of academic work, including the impacts of New Public Management, research commercialization, academic entrepreneurship, and boundary blurring in scholarly roles. She investigates how governance reforms reshape universities, especially in post-communist and transition contexts. Her comparative studies highlight systemic changes in higher education across national systems, with particular attention to Lithuania, Germany, and the Netherlands.

The recent publications and editorial work, especially around the 2023 Research Handbook on the Transformation of Higher Education, demonstrate a sustained scholarly output focused on policy reform, institutional change, and the future of universities in knowledge societies. Her work often intersects with themes of equity, governance, and innovation.

She has presented at numerous academic events, including invited talks on academic entrepreneurship and research productivity, indicating active engagement with the international research community.

While no formal awards or student advisement information is listed, her editorial leadership and extensive publication record underscore her scholarly influence. She has not been identified as retired, deceased, or former staff, and there is no indication of part-time status.