معرفی
Dr. Mila Mikalay is a Lecturer in Governance and Coordinator of the Governance study area at University College Freiburg (UCF), part of the University of Freiburg, Germany. Since 2014, she has focused on integrating research insights into teaching, particularly exploring active learning techniques. Her research interests span international treaty monitoring, EU enlargement dynamics, and discourse analysis. She holds a PhD in Political Science from ETH Zurich (2011) and a Research Master from SciencesPo Paris (2005).
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), 2011
- Research Master in Comparative Societies and Policies, SciencesPo Paris, 2005
- University Diploma in Political Science, European Humanities University (Minsk) and French institutions, 2004
Research Focus: Mikalay examines legitimacy and authority in international organizations, particularly through treaty monitoring processes. She also investigates EU-Russia institutional discourse and pedagogical innovations in modularized study programs. Her work bridges theoretical political science with practical educational strategies.
Grants & Management:
- 2017: Led a University of Freiburg-funded project on institutional adjustments in international organizations (€17k)
- 2015: Co-applicant for a €40k teaching innovation grant supporting new academic roles
- Serves on UCF’s Admissions Commission and Teaching Quality Evaluation Sub-Committee
Teaching & Administration: Coordinates Governance curricula and oversees bachelor’s thesis supervision. Teaches courses ranging from diplomacy history to advanced research design. Fluent in English, French, German, Russian, and Belarusian.
