Marianna Karakoulaki

Hi! I am a researcher, journalist and occassionally photographer based in Cambridge, UK.

I am a PhD Researcher in Political Science and International Relations (PT) at the University of Birmingham. I am currently due to submit my thesis in September 2027.

I have extensive teaching experience in higher education having taught as at the University of Birmingham as a Post-Gratuate Teaching Associate since 2020. From 2024-2026 I was a Lecturer and Associate Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University where I have taught a variety of modules.

I am also an award winning journalist with a focus on humanitarian and features reporting and a communications professional for civil society organisations.