Benni Campoleoni
Benni Campoleoni
Start Date
November 2025
Interests
Avid historical fiction reader • Weekend hiker • Occasional Lindy hop dancer
“Living and learning in different countries has shown me that community can flourish anywhere when we nurture connection, curiosity, and care. This is why I place community building at the heart of everything I do, and why international education feels so powerful to me as a way of bringing people together across borders.”
Education
Benni earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Medieval Studies at the University of Edinburgh. She holds a Laurea (bachelor’s degree) from the University of Padova in Applied Languages.
Travel Experience
Driven by a passion for travel and language learning, Benni began volunteering with international organisations during high school, contributing to social projects in Germany, England, and Russia. Her academic path took her from Italy to France, where she first spent a year as an Erasmus student before choosing to remain and live there for a while. This international journey eventually led her to pursue a Master’s and PhD in Scotland, which is now her home.
Did You Know?
Benni’s party trick is remembering the lyrics of the entire Beatles’ discography.