Professor Adam Fagan
- Professor of European Politics
Research interests
- Politics
Biography
Adam Fagan joined the Department of Political Economy in 2019 as Professor of European Politics. From 2021-2025, he served as Vice-President for Education and Student Success.
Adam is a comparative political scientist. His current research focuses on democratic resilience and anti-populist mobilisations in central and eastern Europe, Europeanisation and pro-democracy movements in the post-conflict states of the western Balkans and south east Europe, and environmental activism and the politics of transition from coal in Poland. He is particularly interested in the role of non-state actors and civil society mobilisation.
Adam is senior editor of East European Politics.
Research
Comparative Politics Research Group
The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.
Environment and Public Policy
The Environment and Public Policy Group
News
Talking Leadership: Professor Adam Fagan, Vice President (Education & Student Success)
Professor Adam Fagan on transforming assessment at King's, AI and education, and the perfect weekend.
Vice-Chancellor scholarship awards for Indian PGT students announced
The Vice-Chancellor & President of King’s College London, Professor Shitij Kapur, has launched a new scholarship scheme for PGT students domiciled in India.
King's rated among top universities for excellence in teaching and graduate employment
King’s College London has been awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, with a Gold rating for its graduate employment rates...
The UK's oldest students' union turns 150
King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) celebrates its 150th birthday this year.
'Outstanding' thesis award for former PhD student
A King’s alumna has received a prestigious award for her PhD dissertation.
Book examines failures of 'Remain' campaign to tackle Euroscepticism
A new book sheds lights for the first time on the UK’s ‘Remain’ campaigners and the reasons behind their collective failure to organise and effectively...
King's announces £3M cost of living support for students
King’s College London has announced a £3million package to support students with the rising costs of living across the UK and the impact this is having on...
School's inaugural awards sees staff and students honoured
Students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.
Major new study published on disinformation in the Western Balkans
A new report on disinformation in the Western Balkans, authored by King's academics, was presented to the European Parliament on 3 December 2020.
Post-Brexit relationship the key topic as school plays host to military police
Brexit and the future military relationship between the UK and Germany were the topics of discussion at an event hosted by King’s College London.
Events
Film screening & panel - Tinderbox, Belt & Road: China in the Balkans
Special screening of a new documentary film exploring China's investment in Southeast Europe followed by a discussion with Producer/Director, Sam George,...
Please note: this event has passed.
Research
Comparative Politics Research Group
The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.
Environment and Public Policy
The Environment and Public Policy Group
News
Talking Leadership: Professor Adam Fagan, Vice President (Education & Student Success)
Professor Adam Fagan on transforming assessment at King's, AI and education, and the perfect weekend.
Vice-Chancellor scholarship awards for Indian PGT students announced
The Vice-Chancellor & President of King’s College London, Professor Shitij Kapur, has launched a new scholarship scheme for PGT students domiciled in India.
King's rated among top universities for excellence in teaching and graduate employment
King’s College London has been awarded a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, with a Gold rating for its graduate employment rates...
The UK's oldest students' union turns 150
King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) celebrates its 150th birthday this year.
'Outstanding' thesis award for former PhD student
A King’s alumna has received a prestigious award for her PhD dissertation.
Book examines failures of 'Remain' campaign to tackle Euroscepticism
A new book sheds lights for the first time on the UK’s ‘Remain’ campaigners and the reasons behind their collective failure to organise and effectively...
King's announces £3M cost of living support for students
King’s College London has announced a £3million package to support students with the rising costs of living across the UK and the impact this is having on...
School's inaugural awards sees staff and students honoured
Students and staff from across the School of Politics and Economics were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.
Major new study published on disinformation in the Western Balkans
A new report on disinformation in the Western Balkans, authored by King's academics, was presented to the European Parliament on 3 December 2020.
Post-Brexit relationship the key topic as school plays host to military police
Brexit and the future military relationship between the UK and Germany were the topics of discussion at an event hosted by King’s College London.
Events
Film screening & panel - Tinderbox, Belt & Road: China in the Balkans
Special screening of a new documentary film exploring China's investment in Southeast Europe followed by a discussion with Producer/Director, Sam George,...
Please note: this event has passed.