Magdalena Bexell

Magdalena Bexell is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Lund University, with membership in the LU Profile Area for Human Rights. She holds the title of Recognised Teaching Practitioner and is affiliated with the Politics and Development Studies research group. Her work focuses on global governance, sustainable development (particularly the UN's Agenda 2030 and SDGs), and human rights, emphasizing legitimacy, accountability, and policy implementation at multiple levels.

Research Interests:

• Global governance structures and legitimacy mechanisms
• SDG implementation and multistakeholder partnerships
• Human rights integration into sustainability frameworks
• Critiques of investment citizenship and its global implications

Publications highlight her contributions to understanding governance tensions in SDG implementation, self-legitimation practices in global industries, and the role of indicators in shaping policy accountability. She actively supervises PhD students and contributes to Lund's Human Rights Research Hub, emphasizing transnational justice and equity.

Teaching includes political science, development studies, and supervision of advanced research. She is a member of the Social Sciences Teaching Academy, emphasizing pedagogical innovation.