Trailblazers: Rhiannon Van Vliet

From Global Questions by Global Questions

July 15, 2025 · 34 min

About this episode

Rhiannon Van Vliet shares her dynamic career journey from the Young Diplomats Society to her role as a Policy Advisor at UCL.

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome someone whose career began right here at the Young Diplomats Society, and has since transformed that spark into a really dynamic path. Rhiannon Van Vliet is currently a Policy Advisor at University College London’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy. There, she works at the intersection of cutting-edge research and real-world policymaking, from science diplomacy to EU-UK trade relations. Before moving to London, Rhiannon worked at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency, leading key projects on domestic and sexual violence responses, mental health in policing, and education reform. Her career so far has bridged disciplines, countries, and big ideas - and we’re so excited to have her back with us today to share her journey.

People in this episode

Guest: Rhiannon Van Vliet

Topics covered

policy
science diplomacy
EU-UK trade relations
domestic violence
mental health
education reform

Keywords

Young Diplomats Society
University College London
Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency

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Places: EU, London