Peter Bjerre Mortensen

Peter Bjerre Mortensen is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Aarhus University. His research focuses on stability and change in public policy, with a particular emphasis on political agenda dynamics, the role of political parties in agenda-setting, and the interplay between politics and administration in the Danish central administration. He teaches courses on ministerial governance, public sector leadership, and critical theories of politics and administration, while also serving as the academic director for the 'Politik og Økonomi' program.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Aarhus University
• Teaching: Courses on public administration, policy theory, and sector leadership
• Consultancy: Advises public sector leaders and participates in government commissions

His research spans local and national politics, with a focus on agenda-setting institutions, electoral impacts, and administrative structures. Recent projects analyze media influence on policy agendas and comparative policy dynamics over decades. Mortensen has contributed to expert groups, including a 2020-2021 assessment of Denmark's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and frequently engages in public sector advisory roles.