Maria Korolkova

Dr. Maria Korolkova is an Associate Professor in Media at the University of Greenwich's School of Design, part of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds degrees from Lomonosov Moscow State University (BA), the University of Cambridge (MA, MPhil), and the University of Oxford (DPhil). Her research focuses on early Russian cinema, media history, and cultural studies. Prior to academia, she worked in creative industries across Moscow, Berlin, and London, including roles at Mosfilm Studios, BBC World Service, and Sony Pictures. She has curated major events at institutions like the Barbican Centre and Centre Pompidou.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Media, Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Master of Arts, Screen Media and Cultures, University of Cambridge
• Master of Philosophy, University of Cambridge
• Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil), University of Oxford

Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to media and cultural heritage. She actively contributes to media discourse through journalism, broadcasting, and curatorial projects.