Assistant Professor
of Political Science
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Bio
I am Marc Sanjaume-Calvet, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and a member of the Social and Political Theory Research Group. I have previously taught at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, served as an advisor at the Self-Government Studies Institute (Catalan Government), and conducted research at Edinburgh University, Université Laval, and Université du Québec à Montréal. I specialize in the study of federalism and self-determination, with a focus on secessionism, territorial conflicts, and governance in multi-level states.
- Federalism
- Self-determination
- National & Ethnic Conflicts
- Social and Cultural Justice
- Democracy & Diversity
- Environment
Expert Diploma Data Analyst for Political Analysis, 2018
Universitat de Barcelona
PhD in Political Theory, 2013
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
MA in Political & Social Sciences, 2008
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
BA in Political & Admin. Sciences, 2007
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Recent
Publications
Sanjaume-Calvet, M.; Creus, M. G.; Torres, P.; Barbet-Porta, B.; & Jodar, M. 2025. “A case of top-down intergovernmentalism? The Spanish bilateral cooperation commissions”, South European Society and Politics. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13608746.2025.2470555.
Daniels, Lesley-Ann; Sanjaume-Calvet, M. 2024. “Dynamic legitimacy in territorial conflicts”, Territory, Politics, Governance. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21622671.2024.2412658.
Sanjaume-Calvet, M.; Lesley-Ann Daniels; Pau Bossacoma Busquets. 2024. “Territorial Conflict in the Spotlight: Unveiling Paths to Territorial Clarity”", Publius: The Journal of Federalism. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/publius/pjae023.
Sanjaume-Calvet, M., Harguindéguy, J. B., & Sánchez Sánchez, A. 2024. “Self-determination vs. state sovereignty. What are the determinants of agreed-upon independence referendums in liberal democracies?” Democratization, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/13510347.2024.2331709.
See the Publications section for more information.
Contact
View Larger Map
- marc.sanjaume@upf.edu
- +34 93 542 28 14
- Ramon Trias Fargas, 25-27, Barcelona, Catalunya 08005
- Enter Building Jaume I and take the stairs to Office 20.1E28 on Floor 1