Petra Očkerl is a sociologist and translator working as a researcher at the Institute for Spatial Policies. She obtained Master’s degree in Sociology – environmental and spatial studies and Bachelor’s degree in Intercultural mediation (Slovene, English and German) at the University of Ljubljana. She is the contact person for the National URBACT Point for Slovenia. In addition, she is engaged with NGO projects on urban regeneration and collaborative spatial practices as well as studies on EU cohesion policy.