International Relations and Political Science

Personal Information:

• Full Name – Yajurvina Gowri Radhakrishnan

• Residential Address – C1/6, Gem Nirmalayam, V.G.Rao Nagar, Ganapathy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

• Pin Code/Postal Code – 641006

• Mobile Number for Contact – +919*********

• Email ID – ***********@*****.***

• LinkedIn – http://linkedin.com/in/yajurvina-gowri-radhakrishnan-48412b207 Education:

1. MA in International Relations at the University of York in the United Kingdom from 2019-2020 with Pass

• Postgraduate taught modules were – ‘Themes and Theories in International Relations’, ‘Conflict and Development’, ‘New Security Challenges’, ‘Politics of Global Trade’, ‘Politics of Migration’ and ‘Politics of the Poor’. Have scored Merit grades in two of the modules namely, Politics of Migration (62%) and Politics of the Poor

(60%).

• The dissertation was about “Why is it important for International Relations to reconsider its focus on women?” which analyses the victimisation of women in times of war (such as rape as a weapon of war, sexual abuse as a strategy, etc) and peace

(domestic violence). In addition, the research also emphasised on how women are also agents of violence (Tamil female combatants of the LTTE who fought against the ruling Sinhalese government in Sri Lanka) rather than just being victims of war, by breaking the stereotypes. Overall, the core arguments in the thesis stressed upon the importance and necessity of studying war and peace through women over bottom up approach as women’s experiences can be understood from an actual or genuine point of view rather than by interpretation. 2. BA(Hons) in Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent in the United Kingdom from 2016-2019 with a 2.2

• Undergraduate modules included – ‘Engendering Politics: Feminist Contributions to Political Theory’, ‘Presidents, Parliaments and Democracy’, ‘Politics of Deeply Divided Societies’, ‘Public Opinion and Polling’, ‘Humans at War’, ‘The Rise of China’,

‘Religion and International Politics’ and ‘International Security’ in the final year of degree. And had scored Merit grades in two of the modules namely, International Security (61%) and in Religion and International Politics (60%).

• In the second year of degree, the modules included – ‘International Organisation: The UN System’, ‘Terrorism and Political Violence’, ‘Politics of the Middle East’,

‘Political Research and Analysis’, ‘International Conflict and Cooperation’, ‘Fact, Evidence, Knowledge and Power’, ‘War and Peace in International Society’ and

‘Conservatism: Politics and International Relations of the Right’. And also earned a First-Class grade in one of the modules namely, Political Research and Analysis

(71%).

• The modules of the first year of degree include – ‘Analysing British Politics Today’,

‘International History and International Relations’, ‘Globalisation and World Politics’,

‘Introduction to International Politics’, ‘Introduction to Political Thought’,

‘Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution’, ‘Introduction to Political Science’ and ‘Introduction to Comparative Politics’.

3. Higher Secondary Course Certificate (HSCC) in 2015 by scoring 93.6% in the 12th Grade State Board Exams from Tamil Nadu, India.

• Gained 96% in English and was also one of the Toppers in French in the State by gaining 99% in the language (the preliminary level). 4. Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) in 2013 by scoring 94.8% in the 10th Grade State Board Exams from Tamil Nadu, India.

• Gained 93% in English and 99% in Social Science that includes both History and Geography.

Work Experience:

• Honest and open to say that I do not possess any work experience yet. After schooling, did bachelor’s and then straight away did master’s too. But all I wanted to say is that “the experience should begin SOMEWHERE” and would like to begin that opportunity and experience by opting for this job role in this firm. Will never ever take this job for granted.

• Without any hesitation and inhibition, can assure that will give the best to pay justice to this job title and role by working hard, being able to execute what this job demands, accepting and trying to fight and overcome new challenges, adopting to sudden or unexpected changes in the work dynamics or circumstances, multitasking and whatever requires to be capable of this job role. Also, much comfortable in coming up with flexible approaches to find solution to any problem. Someone who respects, welcomes and recognises others’ perspectives and opinion, good at collaborative tasking, responsible, focussed, dedicated, gentle and someone who gives importance to nuances and the tiniest of details.

• So, kindly requesting not to judge my ability without even giving an opportunity to prove myself. Thankyou.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Fluent in 4 languages. English and 3 Indian languages namely, Hindi, Telugu and Tamil.

o English (bilingual proficiency)

o Hindi (professional working proficiency)

o Telugu (native proficiency)

o Tamil (native proficiency)