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Teaching Fellow in Political Theory

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Tuesdays 10:30-11:30

Profile

I am a Teaching Fellow in Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS). Before joining PAIS, I was a Senior Tutor at the University of Edinburgh, where I completed my PhD in Politics. I also hold an MA in International Politics and Europe from the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Research

My research lies at the intersection of political theory, history of political thought, and political economy. I apply critical political theory to examine contemporary anti-capitalist resistance movements, focusing specifically on the role the capitalist state plays in both enabling and suppressing such movements. I am trained as both a political theorist and a social science researcher, with a particular focus on qualitative methods. My most recent publications adopt an empirically grounded approach to political theorising.

I held numerous research assistant roles over the last 8 years. Most recently, I worked on INSPIRE (Intersectional Spaces of Participation: Inclusive, Resilient, Embedded, Horizon Europe and UKRI) and the Times of a Just Transition (British Academy).

Teaching

In the 2026/27 year, I will be a seminar tutor for: PO2E3 Foundations of Political Theory and PO2E2 Topics in Political Theory.

Selected Publications

Pagirenaite, A. (2026) ‘Resisting Capitalism through the Capitalist State: Prefigurative Politics as a Strategy’, Political Studies.