Niccolo Durazzi

Niccolo Durazzi is a Researcher affiliated with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Department of Social Policy. He has held visiting roles at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and has contributed to policy-oriented research across Europe. His work focuses on social policy, labor markets, and higher education systems. Durazzi holds a PhD candidate status in Social Policy at LSE and has completed advanced degrees in European Political Economy (MSc, LSE) and International Cooperation (MA, University of Bologna).

Education:

• PhD Candidate in Social Policy, LSE (2014–present)
• MSc in European Political Economy, LSE (2011–2013)
• MA in International Cooperation, University of Bologna (2008–2010)
• BA in International and Diplomatic Sciences, University of Bologna (2004–2007)

Research Interests: Durazzi examines the political economy of skill formation, labor market dualism, inclusive education policies, and the role of trade unions in socio-economic transformations. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, particularly in EU contexts. Notable themes include the impact of the economic crisis on social cohesion, higher education access equity, and university-business collaboration models.

Key Projects: He has led or contributed to projects funded by the European Parliament, European Commission, and Council of Europe, focusing on youth employment, innovation in higher education, and social inclusion. Recent engagements include assessing the Youth Employment Initiative and mapping vocational education policies for social cohesion.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with LSE Enterprise and WZB Berlin teams on policy consultancy and research initiatives.