Prof. Tobia Fattore is Professor of Sociology at Macquarie University. His research focuses on the sociology of childhood as well as on the analysis of work, social integration, and societal change. A particular emphasis of his work lies on the well-being of children and young people and the social conditions that shape it. Prof. Fattore coordinates the international comparative study “Children’s Understandings of Well-being – Global and Local Contexts,” which examines how different social and political environments influence conceptions of well-being.
During his stay at the Graduate School, Prof. Fattore introduced interdisciplinary perspectives on policy analysis. In his seminar, he explored the interrelations between academic research, political decision-making, and societal development. Dialogical teaching formats and critical reflection on the societal relevance of research were central components of his approach.
His contribution particularly strengthened exchange across disciplines and underscored the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing complex societal challenges.
Leuphana creates an excellent environment for early-career researchers. The highly collegial atmosphere and the opportunity to learn from and with other scholars across different disciplines are essential to fostering an inspiring setting.
Dr. Nora Lohmeyer is Assistant Professor of Organizational Design and Development at Radboud University Nijmegen. Her research is situated at the intersection of business and society and examines governance structures of corporate responsibility as well as human and labour rights in global supply chains. She conceptualizes corporate responsibility as a multi-level phenomenon linking state regulation, corporate actors, and international governance structures.
During her Visiting Fellow stay, Dr. Lohmeyer provided doctoral researchers with insights into current transformation processes in global supply chains, particularly in the context of mandatory corporate due diligence legislation. Her teaching combined theoretical analysis with practice-oriented reflections on regulation, governance, and the societal responsibilities of economic actors.
In addition, Dr. Lohmeyer contributed international perspectives on structured doctoral programs and fostered academic exchange on sustainable corporate governance and global transformation processes.
I see a lot of value in structured training programmes for doctoral students, such as the one offered at the Leuphana Graduate School. While these are quite common in the UK and the Netherlands, they are not yet widespread in German universities.
