King’s College London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese and Communication from the International School of Macau University of Science and Technology (2016). I then completed my Master’s degree at the University of Oxford, School of Global and Area Studies (2024), where I specialised in International Relations and Politics while also taking courses on Internet Governance and Technology Policy. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD at King’s College London, School of Global Affairs, focusing on internet governance and technology regulation in emerging economies.
Fellow Report:
First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the Summer School of Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) Fellowship and the King’s Doctoral College’s AHSS Advanced Training Bursary for making my participation in EIGSS 2025 possible. The week at the beautiful St. Afra Monastery in Meissen with the EuroSSIG family was an inspiring experience, and also deeply valuable for my PhD research.
What I appreciated most was the unique learning environment, which is quite distinct from that of traditional university academic settings. The programme brings together faculty and fellows from government, civil society, academia, and the private sector, allowing me to engage in an immersive, truly multi-stakeholder learning experience. The lectures were well-structured and planned. Each day focused on a specific topic, from the internet and AI governance to the technical functioning of the internet, as well as cybersecurity and geopolitical issues.
I particularly enjoyed the lecture on internet governance and geo-strategic policy offered by Professor Wolfgang Kleinwächter and speakers from ICANN and the Internet and Jurisdiction, which aligns closely with my academic interests, as well as the sessions on the technical aspects of how the internet operates, an area I previously had little knowledge of. Both topics significantly broadened my perspective, and also, other lectures were all quite engaging and thought-provoking. I was also inspired by the session given by the owner of .berlin, Mr. Dirk Krischenowski, who shared his personal journey to start the initiative of the city domain, which made me feel that each individual can make a meaningful impact on internet governance.
In addition to the formal lectures, I especially enjoyed the breakout sessions and the informal conversations during social events. The breakout sessions, in particular, allowed me to ask in-depth questions and explore topics in details. These moments provided valuable opportunities to engage more personally with faculty members and fellows.
Another aspect I deeply appreciated was the diversity of our fellow group. All fellows came from different countries, professional backgrounds, and age groups. Even when our views differed, every exchange became an opportunity for learning. Divided into different groups, we drafted a review of the WSIS+20 element paper and provided comments and reflections on the UN AI mechanisms. This engaging experience made me feel truly connected to the global internet community, and made me realise that, through our joint efforts as youth, we can build a more inclusive internet governance.
I’ll never forget this summer, for the people I met, and for everything I have experienced in this beautiful and peaceful town, Meissen. It has become one of the most beautiful memories of my year, and I believe this journey will remain a significant milestone in my continued learning and engagement in the field of internet governance. Wishing that our paths will cross somewhere in the world in the near future.