Thomas Skinnerup

Thomas Skinnerup is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at Copenhagen Business School. His research focuses on the intersection of accounting practices, organizational governance, and public policy within higher education institutions. He completed his PhD in 2024 with a thesis examining the role of accounting in governing public organizations, specifically analyzing Denmark's university sector.

Key research areas include non-human actors in institutional governance, economic metrics in university management, and the socio-technical aspects of accounting systems. His work combines qualitative methodologies to explore how accounting frameworks shape institutional decision-making processes and policy outcomes.

Skinnerup has contributed to policy debates through media engagements discussing university reforms, student welfare, and budgetary challenges. His publications span peer-reviewed journals and commentaries addressing contemporary issues in higher education governance and public sector accountability.