Kai joined the Department of Political Economy in October 2021. His PhD focuses on pro-European activism after Brexit. He holds an MPhil in Political and Economic Sociology from the University of Cambridge, and a BA in Religion, Politics and Society from the University of Leeds.

Prior to starting his PhD, Kai worked in both social and consumer research.

Office hours

Wednesday: 16.00 - 17.00 (Bush House NE, room 7.21)

Research interests

• The politicisation of Europe
• British politics
• UK-EU relations
• Social movements, activism and protest

PhD research

Kai’s PhD research examines the evolution of pro-European activism and discourse across the UK.

PhD supervisors

Professor Adam Fagan and Dr Isabelle Hertner

Teaching

Introduction to Comparative Politics

Latest publications

Steemers, K. (2024). The United Kingdom’s Rejoin movement: A post-Brexit analysis of framing strategies. The British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/13691481241269308