Malin Nissen

Malin Nissen serves as a Research Associate and doctoral student at the Institute of Political Science, University of Leipzig, specializing in civil society dynamics and transnational interrelationships within the post-Soviet space. Her work bridges academic research and practical policy engagement through roles at the European Commission and editorial positions.

Education:

• Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Leipzig (2019-2023)
• Study Abroad at Södertörns Högskola, Stockholm (2021-2022)
• Bachelor of Arts in European Studies, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (2015-2019)
• Study Abroad at St. Petersburg State University (2017-2018)

Research Focus: Nissen investigates transnational civil society networks in post-Soviet states, ideological tensions between democracies and autocracies, and civil society's role in political mobilization. Her methodological toolkit includes expert interviews, qualitative content analysis, and social/discourse network analysis, with concentrated expertise on EU-post-Soviet geopolitical interfaces.

Teaching: She instructs seminars on Theories of Civil Society (2 SWS) and The EU in Practice (1 SWS, co-taught) for the Winter Semester 2024/25 at the University of Leipzig.

Awards: No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

Professional Context: As an early-career researcher completing her doctorate, Nissen has not yet assumed formal student advising roles or secured independent research grants, though her Blue Book Traineeship at the European Commission demonstrates policy-relevant experience.