Professor René Lindstädt—Cardiff University

An internationally-renowned researcher has been appointed as head of Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics.

Professor René Lindstädt, an expert in political economy, political institutions, formal theory and political methodology, joined the university on 1 September 2016.

In his new role, Professor Lindstädt will take a strategic overview of the multidisciplinary school. The school is one of the university’s largest recruiters, attracting over 1,170 new students this September.

Speaking about his plans for the School, Professor Lindstädt says: "As head of school, my main goal will be to capitalise and build on the excellent individual reputations of our three departments to make the school a trailblazer in the UK and Europe for interdisciplinary education and research in law and politics."

Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Professor Lindstädt has worked extensively in the UK and USA.

Professor Lindstädt replaces the School’s previous Head, Professor Daniel Wincott who continues to be the Blackwell Law and Society Chair in the Department of Law.