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Mats Benner is a Professor at Lund University, specializing in research policy and academic governance. He is affiliated with CIRCLE (Centre for Innovation Research at Lund University) and focuses on the intersection of universities, research systems, and societal development.
- Primary affiliation: Lund University (CIRCLE)
- Research themes: Institutional governance, neoliberal reforms, sustainable development, and higher education policy
His work explores how universities adapt to global challenges, with a particular emphasis on accountability, funding structures, and the role of research centers. Recent publications analyze reflexive governance models and market-inspired reforms in Swedish higher education.
Benner supervises PhD students and contributes to policy debates on educational transformation. He also participates in expert panels, media engagements, and institutional evaluations, including leadership in projects like Humaniora under omställning (2024–2027) funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond.
