Begüm Akkaya

International Relations graduate and M.A. candidate specializing in European Union studies, with experience in policy research, international academic environments and event support. Experienced in stakeholder communication and engagement, with a strong interest in international project and event management.

Research Trainee (Erasmus+ Traineeship) at University of Warsaw - Centre for Europe (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Conducted research on EU–Türkiye relations, Poland–Türkiye relations, European integration, the Balkans and Turkic states.
• Delivered a presentation on Turkic states to undergraduate students at the University of Warsaw and assisted with the editing and proofreading an academic article.
• Participated in academic seminars and supported the organization of a seminar at the Centre for Europe.

Student Staff (Part-time) at Ankara University – European Union Research Center (ATAUM) (2024-10 – 2025-06)

• Supported the organization of academic and student events, including speaker outreach, participant coordination and event communication.
• Corresponded with diplomatic and institutional stakeholders, including representatives of the Embassy of Finland in Ankara, regarding joint events and activities.
• Contributed to international seminars involving university, diplomatic and EU-level stakeholders, and delivered an opening presentation at an event marking the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.

Intern at Ankara Center for Crisis and Policy Studies (ANKASAM) (2022-12 – 2023-06)

• Produced news content and policy analyses on international and regional political developments, several of which were published by the institution.
• Edited and proofread analytical content and translated written materials from Turkish into English.
• Supported events involving diplomatic guests and served as event host during a presentation by officials from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Ankara.

Intern at Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) (2016-06 – 2017-07)

Completed two summer internships at TRT Ankara Radio, gaining first-hand exposure to radio broadcasting and day-to-day production workflows.

M.A. in International Relations (European Union) – Ankara University (2024-09)

B.A. in International Relations – Ankara University (2018-09 – 2022-07)