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Ruxandra Trandafoiu is a Professor specializing in Politics, Communications, and Diaspora studies. She is an active researcher affiliated with the Centre for Social Responsibility and participates in the Migration Working Group - North West and the Culture Power and Inclusion Research Group. Her work contributes directly to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its focus on migration justice and inclusive societies.
Her research examines Eastern European migration frameworks, diaspora mobilization, and the intersection of technology with transnational mobility. Key interests include nationalism dynamics, border politics, social media's role in marginalized group activism, and post-colonial reinterpretations of Eastern Europe through media/artistic lenses. She maintains specific expertise in how political communication shapes mobility narratives.
Recent publications (2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary breadth across migration studies, cultural theory, and screen media. Her edited book analyzes cinematic representations of dislocation, complemented by chapters on Balkan music festivals and diaspora filmmaking. A blog contribution critiques Eurocentric migration scholarship.
Research Affiliations:
- Centre for Social Responsibility
- Migration Working Group - North West
- Culture Power and Inclusion Research Group
