Mette Wiggen

Mette Wiggen

Mette Wiggen is a lecturer at the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds, specializing on the extreme right in Europe. Wiggen also works as a widening participation officer for the university, organizing conferences and other events aimed at attracting students from lower socioeconomic groups. She holds a PhD from the University of Leeds.

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