Konrad Opalko

Before joining the REES programme, I did my undergrad in Politics and Sociology and East European Studies at UCL, SEES. My academic interests focus on regime changes, transitional justice (lustration in CEE in particular) and political campaigning with a unique emphasis on psychographic micro-targeting. Outside academia, I worked as an archivist at the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum and preserved the rich history of the region. Before moving to the UK in 2019, I served as a press officer for the Polish Cavalry Regiment, promoting the traditions of the old Polish military in a modern setting. I also have some background in the media and movie industry. In high school, I co-founded and led the "Great Poles" project, a platform promoting outstanding Polish personalities internationally.

In my spare time, I sail (over 13,500 NM and two Atlantic crossings), travel and climb in the Tatra Mountains. I like classical music, jazz, modern European literature or theatre.