Toni Haastrup elected Chair of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies

Professor Toni Haastrup has been elected as Chair of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and will assume her role in September 2024.

Commenting on her new role, Haastrup said:

‘UACES has been a cornerstone of my professional life, from PhD student to Professor. I have benefited from this community which has emphasised the importance of collaboration, critical thinking and inclusion across a range of its activities. I now seek to build on that work as Chair.’

Toni Haastrup is Chair in Global Politics at the University of Manchester. Her research covers a wide range of topics within international studies, including peace and security in Africa, feminist, postcolonial and decolonial approaches to international relations, and regional and global governance.