Lucrezia Ciotti Luigi Di Maio , former Foreign Minister and former leader of the Five Star Movement, is broadening his scope from politics to academia: he has been appointed honorary professor at King's College London, where he will share his international experience in the fields of security and geopolitical relations.
Luigi Di Maio becomes an honorary professor at the prestigious university: the announcement and the appointment
, former Foreign Minister and former leader of the Five Star Movement, has reached a new milestone in his career: he has been appointed honorary professor at the Department of Defence Studies at King's College London.
The announcement came from Di Maio himself on his social media channels, where he underlined: “ I will take on this new role with the aim of contributing to the dialogue on international security , Europe-Gulf relations and geopolitical dynamics.
A new challenge. Always with the same passion ."
The title of honorary professor, although having a more symbolic than didactic value, allows one to maintain a close connection with the university , participating in research activities and offering one's scientific contribution, without the teaching obligations typical of a full professor.
From Politician to Honorary Professor: Luigi Di Maio's Journey
Di Maio's entry into the academic world follows an intense political career with many important milestones. From 2017 to 2020, he led the Five Star Movement (M5S) , simultaneously serving as Deputy Prime Minister in the Conte I government and Foreign Minister in the Conte II and Draghi governments.
After leaving the Movement and a brief experience with Civic Engagement , he devoted himself to European roles, becoming the first EU Special Representative for the Gulf region in May 2023 , a position he currently holds until 2027.
His choice to join the academic staff of King's College London , the fourth oldest university in the United Kingdom and a breeding ground for Nobel Prize winners and illustrious figures such as Virginia Woolf and John Keats, allows Di Maio to share his international experience with students and researchers, strengthening the link between diplomacy and strategic studies.