Korinne Algie is a distinguished international communications professional with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of global education, public academic policy, and cross-cultural engagement..
Her career has been dedicated to advancing the mission of inclusive learning, promoting equitable access to higher education, fostering academic cooperation through strategic communication and cultural diplomacy in globally connected learning environments. Since relocating to Germany from New Zealand, she has studied Eurovision as a lens through which to examine geopolitical narratives, European identity, regional politics, and transnational values, whilst exploring the event not merely as entertainment, but as a complex cultural phenomenon.
As the curtains rise on the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland serve as a reminder of the contest’s origins and its enduring mission to unite Europe in harmony (pun intended). Walking through the host city Basel, Switzerland’s cultural capital, there is a buzz in the air. Eurovision brings together artists and…
