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Dr. Robin Schulze Waltrup is a Researcher in the Department of Politics and Society at Bielefeld University's Faculty of Sociology. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Bielefeld University (2023) and specializes in German and transnational social policy, with a focus on climate change responses, global challenges, and eco-social policy frameworks. His research explores the intersections of environmental sustainability, social equity, and global governance structures. He currently serves as a Research Associate in the 'German and Transnational Social Policy' working group led by Prof. Kaasch, following roles in the RTG 'World Politics' and a visiting research stint at the University of Leeds' Sustainability Research Institute (2022-2023).
Education:
- MA in Sociology, Bielefeld University (2018-2020), supported by the Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship
- BA in Political Science and Sociology, Bielefeld University (2015-2018)
- Exchange programs: Erasmus+ at Ghent University (Belgium, 2019-2020) and Umeå University (Sweden, 2017-2018)
Research Interests: His work addresses eco-social policy transformations, global challenge framing, and contestations of the growth paradigm. Key areas include transnational social policy responses to climate change, OECD policy dynamics, and the construction of global challenges within world politics.
Grants & Awards:
- Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship (MA, 2018–2020)
- Erasmus+ Scholarships for international exchanges
Professional Roles: Beyond his current position, he has held research roles in Bielefeld's 'Transnational Social Policy' working group and contributed to the RTG 'World Politics'. He is affiliated with the BiSEd (Bielefeld Social Science Education) network.
Labs/Teams: Active within the Kaasch Group and collaborating with international institutions like the University of Leeds' Sustainability Research Institute.
