Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political and Social Sciences (European University Institute, 2026)
Master of Research, Political and Social Sciences (European University Institute, 2022)
Master of Arts in Social Sciences, Democracy & Governance (University of Tartu, 2020) Bachelor`s Degree in Social Sciences in Politics (University of Latvia, 2018)
Significant Professional Experience
- University of Latvia, Senior Expert at the Pedagogical Development Unit (08/12/2025-present)
- University of Latvia, Lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences (25/08/2025-present)
- The V-Dem Institute, Country Expert (09/10/2020-present)
- University of Lucerne, Lecturer (01/02/2024 – 30/06/2024)
- Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, "EU&I" Latvian Team Leader (01/02/2024 – 09/05/2024)
- Latvian Council of Science, Senior Expert in Data Analysis & Expertise (01/07/2020-30/06/2021)
Main publications
- Hofmane, I. (2026). Out with the old, in with the young: How legislative turnover improves descriptive representation of youth in Latvia. In K. R. Kurz & B. Anlar (Eds.), Youth political representation: A global perspective on young adults’ presence in political institutions. Springer Nature Switzerland.
- HOFMANE (BRIEDE), Ieva, Youth political representation in Latvia and Estonia : from electoral entry to parliamentary action, Florence : European University Institute, 2025, EUI, SPS, PhD Thesis - https://hdl.handle.net/1814/93648