Dr. Francesco Colona

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesco Colona is an Assistant Professor in the field of Geography at Radboud University. His research focuses on security, conflict, and environmental transitions, exploring the political consequences of socio-technical and material aspects of security practices such as policing, which include everything from physical barriers in urban spaces to the use of digital technologies. Colona examines how security practices unfold in urban environments, particularly in relation to environmental protection and conservation activities. His work intersects with human geography, political anthropology, and science and technology studies, aiming to unpack practices that reproduce structural inequalities and notions of belonging and non-belonging.

Research Interests

Courses

Field Course Master's Thesis in Human Geography Preparing the Master's Thesis Spaces of In/Security and Conflict

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
  • Passport or ID
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).