Since its opening, Géopolis has been driven by community activists, geopolitical enthusiasts, and individuals from diverse backgrounds:
The coordinators
ULRICH HUYGEVELDE
Ulrich was born in 1983 and grew up in Brittany. He graduated from the University of Nantes in History/International Relations and from Sciences-Po Paris in Comparative Politics. Passionate about the post-Soviet space since his adolescence, he has traveled the region countless times, studied there, and has led community projects connected to this area since the age of 16 (notably within the framework of the student association La Pèch’ and the journal Gare de l’Est).
This kite-surfing enthusiast was vice-president of the University of Nantes, for which he has coordinated a “Geopolitics” lecture series for the general public since 2014. He notably produces the programs “Géopolis”.
THOMAS KOX
Thomas was born in 1990 in Brussels. He graduated from the ULB in political science (specializing in Russia and the Caucasus countries). Passionate about the Balkans, he has traveled to the region’s countries on numerous occasions for reporting and notably completed an internship at the Center of International Relations at the University of Ljubljana. After gaining experience at the International Partnership for Human Rights in Brussels, he also served as assistant editor for the journal Gare de l’Est. This climbing enthusiast also hosts several programs for Euradio.
The team
PAUL THORINEAU
Paul Thorineau is a graduate of ESJ Pro in Lille. This trail running and hiking enthusiast is responsible for monitoring the many programs that Géopolis produces for Euradio. He occasionally lends his voice to certain columns.
LOUIS SELFSLAGH
Louis is a master’s student in cultural and social communication at the Institut des Hautes Études des Communications Sociales. A fan of DIY projects of all kinds, he is responsible for communication regarding Géopolis’ exhibitions and events. He also handles public relations.
ASSIA PATEL
Assia is a final-year undergraduate student at Sciences Po Rennes. A Breton photography enthusiast, she is in charge of the programs “Aujourd’hui en Europe” and “l’Interview européenne”.
ROBIN JOB
A graduate of the Louvain-la-Neuve school of journalism, Robin is also passionate about sports, primarily football. He lends his voice to the radio programs that Géopolis produces in partnership with Euradio.
ISALINE FELLER
Isaline is a final-year Bachelor’s student at Sciences Po Paris. A volunteer firefighter and first aider in her spare time, she is in charge of the programs “Aujourd’hui en Europe” and “l’Interview européenne” available on Euradio.
GASPARD TIMMERMANS
Gaspard is a master’s student in political science at the Université Catholique de Louvain. This cooking enthusiast is in charge of the programs “Aujourd’hui en Europe” as well as the “Interviews européennes” available on Euradio.