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Maria Sobolewska is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester, specializing in the political integration and representation of ethnic minorities in Britain and comparative perspectives. Her research focuses on public perceptions of ethnicity, immigrants, and integration, with a particular emphasis on Brexit's impact and electoral dynamics. She has authored influential works, including the award-winning book Brexitland (2020).
Key roles and affiliations include leading three ESRC grants on ethnic minority voters and Brexit, collaborating on major projects like the Centre for the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE), and serving as an advisor to media and policymakers on ethnic politics. She has been honored with the 2022 WJM Mackenzie Prize, 2021 Joni Lovenduski Prize, and Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts (2017).
Her research interests span public opinion, elections, and quantitative methods, with a focus on ethnicity and race relations. She has supervised numerous students and contributed to datasets such as the Ethnic Minority British Election Study and YouGov survey on race and racism.
Maria actively engages with media and policy, offering expert commentary on BBC and Sky News. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequalities and promoting inclusive societies.
