Mariia

Mariia Kozub
Home: 5 Vitaliia Skakuna St, Apt. 38, 03065, Kyiv, Ukraine

Email address: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») Phone: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

Gender: Female Date of birth: 11/02/2004

EDUCATION & TRAINING
[ 27/06/2025 - 19/09/2025 ] Visiting Research Student
Université de Moncton (Mitacs Globalink Program) https://www.umoncton.ca/

Address: 18 Avenue Antonine-MailletE1A 3E9, Moncton (Canada) | Field(s) of study: International
Relations, Private International Law

[ 01/09/2021 - 30/06/2025 ] Bachelor's Degree in International Law with Honours (Specialist in International Law and
English Translation)
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Institute of International Relations)
https://www.iir.edu.ua/en

Address: Yuriia Illienka Street 36/1 04119, Kyiv (Ukraine) | Field(s) of study: International Relations, English
Translation | Final grade: 93.29/100. Enhanced Merit (Top 8%) & Standard Merit (Top 40%) Scholar. | Level in
EQF: 6 | Type of credits: ECTS | Number of credits: 240

Main Academic Subjects
• European Union Law & Comparative Constitutional Law;
• International Relations & World Politics;
• Public International Law & Law of International Treaties;
• International Economic Relations & Legal Regulation of Foreign Economic Activity;
• Human Rights in International Law;
• History of Political & Legal Studies.

Practical Experience & Applied Skills
• Conducted targeted research on Ukraine's accession to the EU during a professional internship at the
Ukrainian Association of European Law (20.01.2025–09.02.2025);
• Gained advanced proficiency in translating official, scientific & international legal documents between
English & Ukrainian.

[ 29/01/2024 - 25/05/2024 ] Erasmus Exchange Semester in Law & Political Science
Sciences Po Paris https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/

City: Paris | Country: France | Field(s) of study: Political Science, International Relations | Level in EQF: 6 |
National classification: 6 | Type of credits: ECTS | Number of credits: 25

• Philosophy of Human Rights (Ranked 1st out of 24 students with a 20/20 grade)
• Gender & Queer Law
• English Language C1

Mastered complex comparative analysis & international legal frameworks within a highly competitive
academic environment.
Accumulated extensive experience in drafting academic essays, case studies & participating in moot court
discussions.

[ 2014 - 2021 ] Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
Ternopil Ukrainian Upper Secondary School named after I. Franko https://www.gimnasium.te.ua/

City: Ternopil | Country: Ukraine | Final grade: 11.36/12 | National classification: 3

Achieved the maximum grade of 12 in the State Final Certification for English Language, History of Ukraine &
Ukrainian Language.
5 years of studying the French language & 1 year of Polish.
Maintained exceptional academic performance across all core disciplines, including Theory & Methods of
Scientific Studies, Geography & Physics.

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WORK EXPERIENCE
Globalink Research Internship Program / Université de Moncton https://www.umoncton.ca

City: Moncton | Country: Canada | Email: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | Name of unit or
department: Faculty of Law | Business/sector: Professional, scientific and technical activities

[ 27/06/2025 - 19/09/2025 ] Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
• Development of comprehensive datasets on indigenous peoples across Canada, including their
populations, locations, and legal statuses.
• Conducting in-depth research on various states' status quo on indigenous people, and what measures
they do or do not take.
• Crafting research memos on the connection of scholars' articles, their viewpoints on future
developments for indigenous people protection, establishment of special courts, and regulations à la
carte.
• Monitoring the situation of indigenous peoples in the US, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, New Zealand,
Australia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, India, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.

Transparency International Ukraine https://www.transparency.org/en

City: Kyiv | Country: Ukraine | Email: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») | Business/sector: Information and
communication

[ 30/07/2024 - 30/10/2024 ] Anti-Corruption Translation Intern
Bidirectional translation of Ukrainian-English texts on anti-corruption topics, court decisions, and civic
investigations.
Working with translation tools.
Enhanced acquaintance with specific English terminology for writing texts related to the anti-corruption realm.
Proofreading and translation of texts for further publication on the HACC's Decided platform (webpage link:
https://hacc-decided.ti-ukraine.org/en).

Self-employed
City: Kyiv (remote) | Country: Ukraine

[ 01/07/2021 - 01/08/2024 ] Freelance English Tutor
Conducted private and group classes focusing on speaking fluency, pronunciation, and overcoming the
language barrier.

Incorporated movies, TV shows, and video clips into the curriculum to improve students' listening
comprehension and expose them to authentic, real-life vocabulary.

Organized post-movie debates and role-plays to practice expressing opinions, analyzing plots, and using new
conversational idioms in context.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Ukrainian
Other language(s):
English - TOEFL C1 Certificate
LISTENING: C1 READING: C2 WRITING: C1

SPOKEN PRODUCTION: C1 SPOKEN INTERACTION: C1

French
LISTENING: B1 READING: B1 WRITING: B1

SPOKEN PRODUCTION: A2 SPOKEN INTERACTION: A2

SKILLS
Legal & Policy Research (LexisNexis, EUR-Lex, HUDOC, Liga:Zakon) | Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced) | Legal
& Technical Translation | International Humanitarian Law (IHL) | Social Media Management (SMM) & Content
Strategy | Cross-Cultural Team Leadership & Project Coordination | Digital Content Creation & Design (Adobe
Photoshop, Canva, Prezi, CapCut)

VOLUNTEERING

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[ 08/2024 - Current ] Volunteer Communications & Social Media Manager at NGO "Stella" Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Possess strong communication skills, social content management, video shooting, video editing, creative
writing, and leadership skills, as well as experience in trip organization for Erasmus+ activities through my role
as a content creator and communications manager at the Kharkiv non-governmental association for active
youth, “Stella,” since August 2024.

Therefore, I served as a team leader in two Erasmus youth exchanges and coordinated a training course in
Marseille, France (23.04.2025 – 27.04.2025); thus, my tasks involved transmitting and conveying key points to
foreign organizers and participants, trip planning, and helping with submitting documents and travel
reimbursement. What’s more, I must admit that I assisted participants and partner countries by organizing
meetings, keeping everyone informed, and endeavoring to ensure everything was completed before the
deadline and in the best possible manner.

Link: [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

[ 15/04/2026 - 29/05/2026 ] Media Lab Volunteer (ESC Project) Thessaloniki, Greece
Participated as an ESC volunteer in the "YOU COMPOSE" project at the Balkan Hotspot Media Lab (under the
NGO United Societies of Balkans - USB), focusing on digital journalism, content creation, and European values.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
• Multimedia Content Creation & Digital Skills:
Produced, recorded, and edited digital content (photography, video, and raw materials) for the NGO's social
media channels and the Balkan Hotspot blog. Covered major public events, including creating comprehensive
media coverage for Comic Con 2026 in Thessaloniki.

• Project Management & Teamwork:
Actively participated in structured brainstorming and team planning sessions (conceptualization, risk
assessment, and task allocation). Co-developed and executed campaigns, such as celebrating Europe Day and
promoting the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) at the University of Macedonia.

• Campaigning & Community Engagement:
Organized and facilitated public activities to promote European values and youth opportunities, collaborating
side-by-side with a multicultural team from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, and Greece.

HONOURS AND AWARDS
[ 01/01/2025 ] Mitacs Globalink Research Award Awarding institution: Mitacs (Canada)
Won an international research grant to conduct a 12-week research project at the Université de Moncton,
Canada.

[ 11/10/2023 ] 1st Place Winner of the Essay Competition "Neutrality: Hindrance or Catalyst for Effective
Humanitarian Action?" Awarding institution: International Committee of the Red Cross
• Conducted in-depth analysis on the principle of neutrality & its practical impact on modern
humanitarian crises.
• Сompared the operational approach to neutrality in the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontières.

Link: https://blogs.icrc.org/ua/2023/10/10/6380/

[ 09/12/2021 ] Presidential Scholarship for Top Scorer in the External Independent Evaluation (EIE) Awarding
institution: The Fund of the President of Ukraine for the support of Education, Science, and Sports
The EIE is the standardized national testing for university admission in Ukraine.
Approximately 390,000 students registered for this exam, and 270 of them received scholarships for the best
results in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 959 of September 15,
2021, “On Approval of the Procedure for Using Funds Provided in the State Budget for the President of
Ukraine's Fund for the Support of Education, Science, and Sports.”

[ 13/02/2019 ] 1st Place in All-Ukrainian Student Creativity Competition (Audiovisual Arts) Awarding institution:
Awarded by the Department of Education and Science of the Ternopil City Council
Winner of the II Stage (Regional) of the national competition "Let's Fight for a New Life!" (named after Maria
Fisher-Slyzh).

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS
[ 24/11/2025 - 30/11/2025 ] Erasmus+ Training Course "Digital Bridges" Granada, Spain
Asociación Las Niñas del Tul

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[ 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 ] study session "Young, Informed & Involved: Strengthening Democratic Literacy and Media
Participation" Strasbourg, France

This program brought 39 young journalists, creators, and activists from over 20 countries to Strasbourg. It was
organized jointly by the European Youth Press and DYPALL Network in cooperation with the Youth
Department of the Council of Europe ( Youth at the Council of Europe ).

During five days of studying, I broadened my knowledge of contemporary media and its intrinsic connection
with democracy. We dove into media tendencies that influence the political status quo, viewing the media
from both the creator and consumer sides. It was great to engage in discussions on media and democracy
with peers from Council of Europe member states and to expand practical skills in writing, content design, and
audience immersion. Furthermore, we thoroughly discussed critical topics like digital literacy, algorithmic bias,
disinformation, and the civic impact of AI.

Last but not least, I expanded my understanding and skills in youth democratic participation through the "Civic
Story Seeds" track. This track was highly focused on using civic storytelling as a tool for democratic
participation, where we designed story-based project concepts to address real community challenges. It
provided facilitation skills that will be incredibly useful in our local communities, especially since participants
brought diverse backgrounds and experiences regarding citizen involvement in elections and overall
democratic processes.

Link:
https://www.coe.int/en/web/youth/-/young-informed-involved-strengthening-democratic-literacy-and-media-p
articipation

[ 22/07/2023 - 22/07/2023 ] All-Ukrainian Youth Forum "State Creator: Youth at the forefront of change" Kyiv, Ukraine

[ 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 ] Youth@Work Seminar: AI and the Future of Youth Employability Florence, Italy
This Youth@Work Seminar aimed to support youth workers and educators in understanding Artificial
Intelligence and its impact on youth employability, while strengthening their capacity to use AI responsibly,
ethically, and meaningfully in youth work and entrepreneurship education. This event is part of the
Youth@Work Partnership on Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship of Erasmus+ National Agencies.

Link:
https://www.salto-youth.net/tools/european-training-calendar/training/youth-work-seminar-ai-and-the-future-
of-youth-employability.14307/

ERASMUS+ PROJECT
LEADERSHIP
[ 23/04/2025 - 27/04/2025 ] Team Leader – Erasmus+ Training Course "Art for Earth"
Marseille, France

[ 04/08/2024 - 13/08/2024 ] Team Leader – Erasmus+ Youth Exchange "Health is Your Wealth"
Cēsis, Latvia

[ 28/06/2024 - 07/07/2024 ] Team Leader – Erasmus+ Youth Exchange "Fun Sport for Mental Health & Well-being"
Craiova, Romania

LINKS
Supporting documentation and certificates confirming my experience are available at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ygh1zf2v2SvK-h-DQpC1kfwF2-zODwYR

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