About
I am working as an independent professional in the areas of in the areas of applied political research, civic education, knowledge transfer, international cooperation and project management.
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My academic background is political science. During my PhD, I specialised in European integration, and mainly researched non-member states of the European Union. Studying the case of Switzerland, I have profound knowledge of Swiss politics. Thanks to earlier research, practical work experience and language skills, I am also familiar with Eastern European politics (mainly Russia).
I am writing in different formats for a not-only academic audience, as I am convinced that experience and knowledge based on research is valuable for the political debate.
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My writing languages are German and English.
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An important focus of my professional activities lies on teaching and knowledge transfer.
I am facilitating workshops for different target groups from pupils to adult professionals and organising projects in the realm of civic education/ education for democracy. In my projects, I am striving to maintain a sound foundation in current research and a close contact to current challenges and needs in politics, society, and education.
I teach and facilitate workshops in German, English, Italian and Russian.
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Since 2007, I have worked in the nonprofit sector in the areas of international cooperation, cultural exchange, non-formal education, the arts and conflict transformation. I conducted projects in Russia, the South Caucasus, Germany and Switzerland and have experience in communication, fundraising, conflict sensitive project management and collaboration in interdisciplinary teams.
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I am a co-founder and member of the board of the Swiss non-profit organisation Demokrative - Initiative for civic education (ger. Demokrative - Initiative für politische Bildung).
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My working languages are German, English, Italian, Russian and French (if need be).
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Latest publication:
Which future for EU-Swiss relations? A citizens’ perspective. (September 2018) TEPSA Brief, download pdf.
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Current call:
Workshop at the University of Zurich for PhD students and not only, 21-23 October 2019:
Transfer of democracy discourses to society. Normative, empirical, and practical aspects.
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