Theodor Salvesen
Norway
Media and Democracy, 2020
Theodor Salvesen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics & Arabic from SOAS, University of London. At the University of Helsinki, he studies Media and Democracy, specialising in political communications and populism. Prior to joining the GPC programme, Theodor worked as a business development in the legal sector. Alongside his studies, Theodor gained professional experience working as a communications advisor for the Norwegian Green Party as well as completing an traineeship at the Norwegian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland.
Master's Thesis Title
Agrarian populism in Norway - The Norwegian Centre Party and the 2021 Election Campaign
Hanna Ojanen
Finland
Media and Democracy, 2020
Hanna Ojanen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Politics and Public Diplomacy from Maastricht University. In 2020, Hanna joined the University of Helsinki where she studies on the Media and Democracy track, specialising in platform governance and public diplomacy. Before and during her time at the University of Helsinki, Hanna has held a variety of positions such as, Project Manager at Nordic West Office, Conference Manager at European Business Leaders' Convention and Planning Officer at the Prime Minister's Office in Finland. She is currently working as the Public Policy Lead at Carbo Culture in Belgium.
Ana Rita dos Santos Ferreira Leandro
Portugal
Media and Democracy, 2020
Ana Rita dos Santos Ferreira Leandro holds a Bachelors in Communication Sciences from NOVA University Lisbon. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Media and Democracy, specialising in gender studies, film studies and the use of propaganda. Alongside her academic interests, Ana is a contributing writer for Her Campus Media and Séries da TV, as well as a student ambassador for prospective students.
Emilia Salminen
Finland
Media and Democracy, 2020
Emilia Salminen holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from Maastricht University where she wrote her thesis on Othering in the French News Media: The Case of 2010 French Burqa Ban. in 2020, Emilia joined the University of Helsinki where she studies on the Media and Democracy track, specialising in Feminist Research in politics, media and the politics of difference as well as the politics of gender and sexuality. Alongside her studies, Emilia has worked as a Junior Project Officer at Helsinki EU Office and as an Intern at the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR).
Master's Thesis Title
How is “Europeanness” framed in transnational media outlet Politico Europe in terms of and in relation to LGBT rights, Hungary’s anti-LGBT law of 2021 being a case in point?
Adam Oliver Smith
United Kingdom
Media and Democracy, 2019
Adam Oliver Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in English & History from the University of Leicester. At the University of Helsinki, he studies Media and Democracy, specialising in intergovernmental communications, media ethics and digital propaganda. Alongside his studies, Adam has completed an internship at the UK Delegation to the OECD at the British Embassy in Paris, France where he represented the UK in high-level meetings and provided policy support. Additionally, he has worked on a podcast with the British Embassy Helsinki and Finnish Embassy London looking at climate leadership in both countries, which included interviewing Finland's foreign minister, Pekka Haavisto. Currently Adam is working as a journalist for Yle, Finland's national broadcaster, where he cover issues such as the Ukraine conflict, Finnish elections, Afghan refugees for their English-language audience.
Master's Thesis Title
The Necropolitics of TRIPS: Neoliberal Disease and Slow Death in a Pandemic
Veronica Kontopoulou
Finland/Greece
Media and Democracy, 2021
Veronica Kontopoulou holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism from Edinburgh Napier University. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Media and Democracy, specialising in journalistic objectivity, climate change and discourse analysis. Alongside her studies, Veronica has gained professional experience working as a journalist at Finnish Broadcaster, Yle News.
Sami Salovaara
Finland
Governance and Organisations, 2020
Sami Salovaara holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from Malmö Universitet. At the University of Helsinki, he studies on the Governance and Organisations track, where he specialises in EU policy and organisation, global politics and the challenges of democracy. Alongside his studies, Sami has gained professional experiences working as a Liaison Officer at the Finnish EU Presidency as well as completing an internship at the Finnish Embassy in Prague.
Maria Simula
Finland
Governance and Organisations, 2020
Maria Simula holds a Bachelors in Political History from the University of Helsinki. For her Master's degree, Maria studies Governance and Organisations, specialising in sustainability, communications and organisations. Alongside her studies, Maria has gained professional experience working as a communications trainee at Valtti, as well as the Finnish Immigration Service.
Master's Thesis Title
Fast Fashion Brands doing Corporate Social Responsibility Communication on Instagram
Oskari Mantere
Finland
Governance and Organisations
Oskari Mantere holds a combined BA and MA (Hons) in History and Politics from the University of Aberdeen. At the University of Helsinki, he studies Governance and Organisations, specialising in philosophy, politics of empires, human rights, and foreign policy. Alongside his studies, Oskari has worked with GPC director S.M. Amadae, as well as gaining professional experience as a communications trainee at PAM ry.
Weronika Krupa
Poland
Governance and Organisations, 2021
Weronika Krupa holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Chinese from SOAS, University of London. At the University of Helsinki, Weronika studies Governance and Organisations, specialising in Gender, LGBT+ rights and Eastern European politics. Alongside their studies, Weronika has completed an internship at the Embassy of Poland in London as well as gaining work experience as a Student Ambassador both at SOAS and University of Helsinki.
Ada Segerstam
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2020
Ada Segerstam holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics and International Studies from the University of Warwick. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in the economics of climate change and the environment, as well as feminist political economy. Alongside her studies. Ada has gained professional experiences working as a Blue Book trainee at the European Commission in Brussels and as a communications trainee at the Ministry of the Interior in Helsinki.
Aku Houttu
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2020
Aku Houttu holds a Bachelors in Political science, Media and Communication studies from University of Helsinki. For his Master's degree, he studies Global Political Economy, specialising in governance of the world economy, central banks and growthism. As well as global governance, Aku has worked as a communication trainee at a non-profit foundation as well as being an active board member of the University of Helsinki Student Union.
Mirjam Ligi
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2020
Mirjam Ligi holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in trade policy and the economics of the Asia-Pacific regions. Alongside her studies, Mirjam has gained professional experience working as a political and commercial intern at the Embassy of Finland in Australia.
Master's Thesis Title
Exporting values or bargaining with them? Normative power in EU trade policy
Lia Eversfield
Jersey
Global Political Economy, 2020
Lia Eversfield holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Economics from Bennington College. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in offshore financial institutions and global tax practices. As well as global finance, she is interested in China’s role in global politics having studied Mandarin at Fudan University in Shanghai. Before joining the GPC programme, Lia gained professional experience holding positions at the Royal Bank of Canada and Ocoroian. During her master’s studies she is working alongside GPC director S.M. Amadae developing the GPC programme site.
Octavio Augusto Bellomo
Argentina
Global Political Economy, 2020
Octavio Augusto Bellomo holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from University of Michigan. At the University of Helsinki, he studies Global Political Economy, specialising in macroeconomics and development economics. Alongside his studies, Octavio is certified as a Future Analyst, as well as being a co-creator at Demola Global.
Master's Thesis Title
Argentina: Testing Dependency Theory
Helena Drdlová
Czech Republic
Global Political Economy, 2021
Helena Drdlová holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and economics from Masaryk University. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in global value chains and the economy of central Europe. As well as global economics, she is interested in the interaction of states and transnational companies. Before joining the GPC programme, Helena gained professional experience holding positions as an Editorial Assistant for the Czech Journal of International Relations as well as shadowing the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs.
During her master’s studies she is worked alongside GPC director S.M. Amadae developing the GPC programme site.
Eemeli Paksuniemi
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2021
Eemeli Paksuniemi holds a Bachelors in Political History from Aalto University. At the University of Helsinki, he studies Global Political Economy, specialising in monetary politics, financial markets and geoeconomics. Alongside his studies, Eemeli has worked as a business analyst in FinTech and banking sectors as well as completing a traineeship in trade confederation in EU & Trade Policy. Additionally, Eemeli currently works as an analyst (suunnittelija) in the Prime Minister's Office.
Victoria Ristikangas
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2019
Victoria Ristikangas holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations; Development and Sustainability from Hawaii Pacific University & Fudan University. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), income inequality and global governance. Alongside her studies, Victoria has completed a traineeship at the European Commission, as well as gaining professional experience working as a project assistant at the European Commission.
Master's Thesis Title
Foreign Direct Investment: an All-benefitting Operation?
Anna Hattunen
Finland
Global Political Economy, 2019
Anna Hattunen holds a Bachelors in Development Studies from Lund University. At the University of Helsinki, she studies Global Political Economy, specialising in feminist economics, migration and gender transformative approaches. Alongside her studies, Anna has gained professional experience working at Plan International Finland.
Master's Thesis Title
World Trade Organisation’s Empty Promises on Gender Equality: Behind the Buenos Aires Declaration on Women and Trade