
Audrey Brennan, Ph.D.

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About me
Postdoctoral fellow, political party nerd, mixed-method researcher, and overall democratic institution research enthusiast.
Education

University of Galway
2015 - 2015International Summer School Language Scholarship Gaeilege, Irish GaelicGaelgori Scholar through the OÉ Gaillimh Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge B2 Level Irish

Université Laval
2018 - 2025Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Political ScienceActivities and Societies: Funded by Fond de recherche scientifique. FNRS-Research Fellow 2020-

Université Laval
2016 - 2018Master’s Degree Political Science: Canadian Politics and ElectionsActivities and Societies: Member of the Center for the Study of Democratic Citizenship; Member of the Chaire de recherche sur la démocratie et les institutions parlementaires; Member of the Center for the Analysis of Public Policy (CAPP); Vice president of internal affairs for l'Association des politologues étudiants de l'Université Laval; Representative of masters students on the program comity of the Department of political science Since the selection of party leaders in a decentralized manner is a recent phenomenon in Canada, how is this new selection procedure different from an election campaign? This project is a study of a current case, the leadership selection of the Conservative Party of Canada. Using an analysis of media content, data from social networks, and semi-structured interviews, the project attempts to answer three questions. 1. Do leadership candidates adopt the same approach to a primary (strategies… Show more Since the selection of party leaders in a decentralized manner is a recent phenomenon in Canada, how is this new selection procedure different from an election campaign? This project is a study of a current case, the leadership selection of the Conservative Party of Canada. Using an analysis of media content, data from social networks, and semi-structured interviews, the project attempts to answer three questions. 1. Do leadership candidates adopt the same approach to a primary (strategies, messages, organizational structures) as in a general election? Do they campaign on the major pan-Canadian issues, or is there more segmentation? 2. Is the media interested only in the effects of the horserace, at the detriment of public policy issues? 3. If leadership selection was done in a more restrictive process, would we have the same number / type of candidate? Show less

Université libre de Bruxelles
2018 - 2024Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Political Science and GovernmentActivities and Societies: Funded by Fond de recherche scientifique. FNRS-Research Fellow 2020-

Université libre de Bruxelles
2018 - 2018International Summer Scool "Participation and Democracy" Political ScienceThe International Summer School on "Participation and Democracy" is fully in line with contemporary reflections on the profound transformations or metamorphoses of the democratic government of our complex societies.The theme that will be at the heart of the summer school is that of democracy beyond elections.

Concordia University
2011 - 2015Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science and GovernmentActivities and Societies: Political Science Student Association Concordia Gaelic Athletic Association

Institut d'études politiques de Rennes
2016 - 2016École d’été internationale : Démocratie locale, décentralisation et gouvernance multi-niveau Science politiqueL’école d’été de la chaire « Territoires et mutations de l’action publique » (TMAP) propose aux étudiants et aux professionnels une formation de haut niveau sur les enjeux de démocratie locale, de décentralisation et de gouvernance publique. Organisée conjointement par Sciences-Po Rennes et l’Institut de la gouvernance territoriale de Paris, avec le soutien de Association internationale de science politique (AISP) et de l’Association française de science politique (AFSP), cette formation offre… Show more L’école d’été de la chaire « Territoires et mutations de l’action publique » (TMAP) propose aux étudiants et aux professionnels une formation de haut niveau sur les enjeux de démocratie locale, de décentralisation et de gouvernance publique. Organisée conjointement par Sciences-Po Rennes et l’Institut de la gouvernance territoriale de Paris, avec le soutien de Association internationale de science politique (AISP) et de l’Association française de science politique (AFSP), cette formation offre une occasion unique de rencontrer conjointement des chercheurs et praticiens spécialistes de la gouvernance publique multiniveaux dans un contexte qui favorise l’échange et la réflexion. Show less

Sciences Po Bordeaux
2016 - 2016École d'été internationale l'Esprit de la démocratie Formation Internationale étudiants au masters et au doctoratFace à la montée des indices et des réflexions relatives aux métamorphoses de la démocratie dans le monde occidental contemporain, l’École d’été internationale « L’esprit de la démocratie » propose de prendre le temps d’une réflexion interdisciplinaire (science politique, théorie politique, histoire, sociologie) sur les conditions de possibilité du gouvernement démocratique au 21e siècle. Cette École d’été, associant Sciences Po Bordeaux, l’Université Laval et l’Université Libre de Bruxelles… Show more Face à la montée des indices et des réflexions relatives aux métamorphoses de la démocratie dans le monde occidental contemporain, l’École d’été internationale « L’esprit de la démocratie » propose de prendre le temps d’une réflexion interdisciplinaire (science politique, théorie politique, histoire, sociologie) sur les conditions de possibilité du gouvernement démocratique au 21e siècle. Cette École d’été, associant Sciences Po Bordeaux, l’Université Laval et l’Université Libre de Bruxelles, vise à doter les participant·e·s des compétences et connaissances nécessaires pour porter un diagnostic informé et prudent sur l’état de la démocratie aujourd’hui. Show less
Experience

Indigo
Aug 2009 - Oct 2011COD
Jan 2011 - Oct 2011TOD (Tasker on Duty) / Responsable des taches
Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

Rézo Santé
Oct 2012 - Mar 2013Stagière/Intern
Concordia University Political Science Student Association
Nov 2013 - Aug 2014Coordinator of Political Science Student Association Ambassador Program
Concordia University
Jan 2015 - Apr 2015Research Assistant
Chaire de recherche sur la démocratie et les institutions parlementaires
Jan 2016 - nowScientific Collaborator
Jan 2025 - nowStudent Researcher
Jan 2016 - Dec 2024

Centre pour l'étude de la Citoyenneté démocratique - CECD-CSDC
Sept 2016 - Aug 2018Coordonatrice des activité du CÉCD - Bureau de l'Université Laval
Université de Montréal
Sept 2017 - Sept 2018Coordinator- Projet Informer et Mobiliser
Jul 2018 - Sept 2018Coordinator Projet vivre ensemble et citoyenneté
Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

Université Laval
Dec 2017 - Dec 2024Student Researcher
Sept 2018 - Dec 2024Teaching Assistant
Jan 2020 - Apr 2020Teaching Assistant
Sept 2019 - Dec 2019Research Assistant
Jan 2016 - Aug 2018Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jan 2018 - Apr 2018Co-conceptor- Class on political parties in Quebec and in Canada
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

ULB
Feb 2019 - Dec 2024Doctoral Researcher
Oct 2018 - Dec 2024Assistante
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Sept 2024 - nowPostdoctoral Researcher
Licenses & Certifications

Irish Language Proficiency Level B2
University of Galway
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- gaGaelic
- frFrench
- enEnglish
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