Neringa Mataitytė

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2017: Bachelor’s degree in Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University. 2020: Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy, Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University. 2020: started PhD studies and research on emotions in international politics, Institute of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University. Topic of the dissertation: “Emotions as mobilizing power in international politics: the role of anxiety in mobilizing society to fight climate change”.

2018-2019: Project manager of the project focused on education and sustainable development „InterCap: Developing Capacities together” (“Diversity Development Group”). 2016: Internships at the Consulate General of the Republic of Lithuania in New York and The European Commission Representation in Lithuania.

2021: participant of the “Small State Leadership in Gender Policy” programme of University of Iceland. 2018: participant of NOHA (Network on Humanitarian Action) intensive programme of humanitarian affairs.

Projects

“Mobility, Migration and the COVID-19 Epidemic: Governing Emergencies in Lithuania and Poland“, junior researcher, leader prof. Dovilė Jakniūnaitė.

Selected conference papers

• Paper presented: presentation of research “The Role of Emotions in Mobilization of Society to Fight Climate Change: Constructing Emotional State to Inspire Mass Movement”. Conference “Emotions, Populism, and Polarisation”, University of Helsinki, Finland.
• Round table discussion: “Climate Change and Emotions”, ECPR General Conference, 2021.
• Paper presented: presentation of article “Danish Assistance to EU Preparation”. Conference “Anniversary Conference: Denmark and Lithuania: from Neighbours to Allies”, Vilnius University, Lithuania.