Dr. Daniela Boraschi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniela Boraschi is a Research Associate at the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and Public Engagement at the University of Cambridge. She has over fifteen years of experience in academia and the creative sector, exploring innovative ways to engage the public in discussions about the social and ethical implications of scientific discovery and technological innovation. Daniela completed her PhD in Sociological Research at the University of Essex in 2019, funded by a CHASE AHRC scholarship. Her research utilized medical archives and ethnographic methods to investigate the debates surrounding the historical evidence base for HPV cervical cancer prevention. Prior to her academic career, Daniela worked as a visual participatory designer, developing inclusive co-creation practices that brought together community groups, artists, and local stakeholders to address pressing issues in urban regeneration and technology. Daniela has also designed science communication resources for young audiences at Penguin Random House and has taught undergraduate classes in media and society. With a commitment to public engagement, she has been involved in several participatory art projects aimed at fostering dialogue around science and society.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2019-01-01 — Present

Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science and Public Engagement, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducts research on the social and ethical implications of scientific discovery and technologies.

Research Assistant

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

CancerScreen Project, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Investigated the production of evidence-based screening technologies for colorectal cancer.

Visual Participatory Designer

2005-01-01 — Present

Various •

Developed inclusive co-creation practices bringing together community groups and artists.

Publisher

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Penguin Random House •

Designed science communication materials for young audiences.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.