Expansion of the Spokesperson Council
It is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of Prof Dr Marianne Kneuer and Prof Dr Anja Besand (both of TU Dresden) to the Spokesperson Council of the IFRiS network.
Prof Dr Marianne Kneuer, a leading expert in comparative political science, contributes in particular her in-depth knowledge of political processes of democratisation and de-democratisation, and of the role of digital media in political transformations.
Prof Dr Anja Besand, a renowned specialist in the didactics of civic education, complements the Council with her expertise in the transfer of civic and democratic education. Her innovative research, in particular on the use of digital media in civic education and her involvement in projects such as the John Dewey Research Centre for Didactics of Democracy, contribute to addressing current challenges in the educational landscape.
Together, Prof Kneuer and Prof Besand will bring new perspectives and methodological approaches into our discussions, which are espcially valuable in the current era of populism, political polarisation and threats to democracy. Their participation not only strengthens interdisciplinary cooperation within the Free State of Saxony, but also promotes the transfer of knowledge and supports our mission to position science in the service of democracy.
We look forward to an inspiring collaboration and our common efforts to shed scientific light on important political issues, such as the upcoming state elections.
Welcome to the team, Prof Dr Marianne Kneuer and Prof Dr Anja Besand!
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