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New Research on Europe Seminar

Chair

Albana Shehaj
Albana Shehaj
Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
 
Visiting Scholars 2023-2024

The New Research on Europe Seminar serves as a weekly forum for Visiting Scholars at the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) to present their work-in-progress. The seminar encourages discussions across disciplinary as well as national boundaries. After each presentation, there is ample time for critique and feedback. Papers are circulated in advance. Participants are asked to contact the speaker directly to request a copy.

For more information on the CES Visiting Scholars Program and how to apply, see here.

Seminar Events Calendar

Free and Equal Speech: Democratic Theory and Political Economy New Research on Europe Seminar — Free and Equal Speech: Democratic Theory and Political Economy
February 11, 2026
1:00pm - 2:15pm
  • Christian Neumeier – Postdoctoral Researcher, Humboldt University of Berlin; John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow & Visiting Scholar 2025-2026, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Danielle Allen – James Bryan Conant University Professor, Harvard University
  • Chair Albana Shehaj – Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
Electromobility and the Politics of Climate Change: Far-Right Climate Obstruction and Its Impact on Mainstream Parties New Research on Europe Seminar — Electromobility and the Politics of Climate Change: Far-Right Climate Obstruction and Its Impact on Mainstream Parties
March 12, 2026
1:00pm - 2:15pm
  • Manès Weisskircher – Head of Research, REXKLIMA Group, Technische Universität Dresden; Visiting Scholar 2025-2026, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Jason Beckfield – Robert G. Stone Jr. Professor of Sociology, Harvard University; Faculty Associate, Minda de Gunzberg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Chair Albana Shehaj – Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
Citizenship Constellations During Crisis of Sovereignty: Lived Experiences of Occupation in Ukraine New Research on Europe Seminar — Citizenship Constellations During Crisis of Sovereignty: Lived Experiences of Occupation in Ukraine
March 25, 2026
2:00pm - 3:15pm
  • Oleksandra Tarkhanova – Research Associate, University of St. Gallen; Visiting Scholar 2025-2026, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Emily Channell-Justice – Director, Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program, Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute
  • Chair Albana Shehaj – Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
The Global Politics of Cultural Restitution New Research on Europe Seminar — The Global Politics of Cultural Restitution
April 1, 2026
2:00pm - 3:15pm
  • Rouven Symank – Postdoctoral Researcher, Free University of Berlin; John F. Kennedy Memorial Fellow & Visiting Scholar 2025-2026, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Jacqueline Bhabha – FXB Director of Research & Professor of the Practice of Health and Human Rights, Harvard T. Chan School of Public Health; Jeremiah Smith Jr. Lecturer in Law, Harvard Law School; Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Faculty Associate, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Chair Albana Shehaj – Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
Politics in the Bedroom: The Role of Political Attitudes in Romantic Relationships in Germany New Research on Europe Seminar — Politics in the Bedroom: The Role of Political Attitudes in Romantic Relationships in Germany
April 8, 2026
2:00pm - 3:15pm
  • Ansgar Hudde – Assistant Professor, University of Cologne, Germany; Visiting Scholar 2025-2026, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University
  • Ashwini Ashokkumar – Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, Harvard University
  • Chair Albana Shehaj – Program Manager & Seminar Chair, Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, Harvard University; Lecturer, Division of Continuing Education, Harvard University
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