Portrait de Lauriane SIMONY - Journée des femmes dans la science. - EUTOPIA

Dr. Lauriane Simony
Faculty of Languages and International Studies
AGORA Research Team (UR 7392)

Lauriane Simony is an associate professor at the Languages and International Department of CY Cergy Paris Université in France and is part of the AGORA research team. Her doctoral research focused on the British Council in post-independence Burma, and issues of cultural diplomacy both in the context of the decolonisation of the British Empire and of the Cold War. During her Ph.D., she was awarded a research grant by the English Studies Society in France to conduct research at the National Archives in Myanmar in 2019. Since completing her Ph.D. in 2020, she has continued focusing on the United Kingdom’s soft power, cultural strategies and propaganda in the second half of the 20th century. As a musician and member of a symphonic orchestra herself, she is now investigating the role of British orchestras and the importance of classical music diplomacy in the global Cold War.

Every year on February 11, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the vital role they play in shaping the scientific and technological landscape. Only ten years ago, this day was officially established by the United Nations in 2015, following efforts led by UNESCO and other organisations to promote gender equality in science. The goal is to ensure full and equal access to science for women and girls and to break down barriers that have historically limited their participation in STEM fields. As a leading alliance committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in academia and research, EUTOPIA proudly recognises the female professors and researchers within its network.