
Political Scientist
My work sits at the intersection of academia and political consultancy.
I hold a PhD in Comparative Politics from the University of Kent (UK). I currently work as a public affairs consultant at Burson and teach at several universities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
My academic specialisation is in comparative politics, with research focusing on territorial politics, political parties and political discourse. I have published in national and international peer-reviewed journals and have nearly ten years of teaching and research experience in Spain and the United Kingdom.
My professional trajectory includes advisory roles in both public and private institutions, including serving as Chief of Staff in the Government of Catalonia. This background provides direct insight into how political decisions are shaped and implemented.
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Interests
- Comparative Politics
- Multilevel Governance
- Territorial Politics and Secession
- Political Parties
- Political Discourse and Framing
- Public Affairs and Political Strategy
Recent employment
- Public Affairs Consultant, 2025-present
Burson - Lecturer in Politics, 2023-present
UPF (2024-25), UOC, UNIR, UNED - Chief of Staff & Senior Advisor, 2022-24
Justice Ministry, Catalan Government - Researcher & Lecturer in Politics, 2019-22
University of Kent
Education
- PhD in Comparative Politics, 2024
University of Kent - MA in Democracy and Politics, 2020
UNED - MA in Communication and Cultural Studies, 2015
University of Girona - BA in Political Science, 2014
University of Girona
Recent Publications
See the “publications” section for more information
- Ferreira, C., Ubasart, G., 2026. ÂżUn modelo penitenciario propio y diferenciado? CaracterĂsticas de la polĂtica de ejecuciĂłn penal en Cataluña 40 años despuĂ©s del traspaso de las competencias. Oñati Socio-Legal Series, 16(1), pp. 288-312.
- Ferreira, C., 2024. Pro-independence Party Frames and Public Opinion: Do They Work? Ethnopolitics, 1-15. Advance online publication.
- Anderson, P., Brown Swan, C., Ferreira, C., Sijstermans, J., 2024. State making or state breaking? Crisis, COVID-19 and the constitution in Belgium, Spain and the United Kingdom. Nations and Nationalism, 30(1), pp. 110-127.