Lucija Vihar

I write research-based content on digital credentials, certification systems and European data standards. I support educational institutions and the EU Commission in the implementation of digital credentialing systems. I design online modules, run workshops with people working across education, and write project proposals.

Project Management: I project manage communication and dissemination for Yourope, an EU-funded supporting the participation of young people and peripheral communities in European democratic processes. I work with Mondragon University to develop their tailored digital credential ecosystem. Previously, I was the project manager for the technical support and development for LCAMP, a European project working towards sustainable Advanced Manufacturing educational across international borders.

Consulting: I provide business and technical support to the EU Commission via NTT Data, defining business requirements and conducting user acceptance testing for the European Digital Credential Infrastructure. I help dual-education institutions across Europe to enhance their digital credentials through EU4Dual Connect, and have previously worked in co-designing practical training materials for educational leaders on the African continent.

I am a member of a transnational network supporting the peace process in Colombia through a culture of dialogue.

My current focus is on developing an institutional knowledge repository to ensure effective knowledge transfer between team members and across projects. I also provide technical assistance for both internal and external events, ensuring smooth digital operations and participant engagement.

In the past I've contributed to establishing protocols for new member induction, including entry/exit interviews and wellbeing support systems. I've hosted regular online dialogue sessions on reconciliation, under the collaboration of Rodeemos el Diálogo, the former Winchester Centre of Religion, Reconciliation and Peace, and the Oxford Network for Peace Studies. And have led internal team dialogues to strengthen dialogical communication practices and enhance team cohesion.

I was responsible for email marketing and copywriting at start-up developing educational apps for kids with speech delay. I lead email marketing campaigns, determining timelines, cohorts, and budgets, and wrote copy for emails and landing pages. I set up regular (A/B) testing, and analysed the test results to optimize engagement and conversion rates, and supported the Product team with surveys, focus groups, and copy- and UX-writing.

I volunteered at the Association of Slovenes Educated Abroad, where I co-organised social and academic events in London and virtually, have written and supported publications, and acted as a point of contact for Slovene students, academics, and professionals already in the UK or preparing to make the journey across the sea.

Responsible for researching, identifying, and interviewing executive leaders in the Higher Education-, Arts- and NGO sectors internationally, with the aim to increase diversity in leadership roles. I increased diversity of candidate fields by 17% (avg.) by supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with application support.

Freelance project, conducting desk research on the psychology of charitable behaviours. Created a literature review advising the Rare Disease Day Campaign on increasing engagement and donations.

I volunteered at a Slovenian charity dedicated to the integration of refugees. I have taught Slovenian and English language classes for small groups and individuals, and participated in events aiming to support the integration of children and adults arriving to Slovenia from Syria and Iran.

I communicated with the Psychology department to secure funding for our society, and worked with the department to improve the orientation process for first-year students. I organised fundraising events that benefited a local mental health charity. As the publicist, I've introduced and designed a consistent signature visual style for all society materials to strengthen our campus presence.

I volunteered at a London-based charity dedicated to the rehabilitation of offenders. I built partnerships with local universities and care homes to start community poetry workshops that brought different groups together. My work led to a published poetry book featuring writing from prisoners, elderly residents, and university students