Event

PhD defence: Rasmus Kappelgaard Gustafsson

Rasmus Kappelgaard Gustafsson defends his PhD thesis entitled “Lifestyle Cues in Politicians’ Communication: Class Signals, Representation, and Voter Response.”

Info about event

Time

Friday 8 May 2026,  at 14:15 - 16:00

Location

A1, building 1333, room 101, Bartholins Allé 7, 8000 Aarhus C.

Rasmus Kappelgaard Gustafsson
Rasmus Kappelgaard Gustafsson Photo: Lars Kruse, AU photo

“How do politicians’ lifestyle cues influence citizens’ evaluations and perceptions, and what are the most central democratic implications?” is the topic for Rasmus Kappelgaard Gustafsson’s PhD defence.

The event is open to everyone! 
After the defence, the Department of Political Science hosts a reception.

Time and venue:
08.05.2026 2:15-4:00 pm
A1, building 1333, room 101, Bartholins Allé 7, 8000 Aarhus C.

Assessment committee:
Professor Markus Wagner, University of Vienna, 

Professor Magne Paalgard Flemmen, University of Oslo, 

Professor Lene Aarøe, Aarhus University (Chair).

Main supervisor: Professor Rune Stubager, 
Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Troels Bøggild.