Dr. Catalina Montoya Londoño | International Relations | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor in International Relations  at Liverpool Hope University, United Kingdom

Dr. Catalina Montoya Londoño is an Associate Professor in International Relations at Liverpool Hope University. She has served as the Academic Lead for History, Politics, and International Relations and directed the MA programme in Politics and International Relations. Additionally, she was the Director of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies from 2016 to 2024. Her expertise lies in political communication, international relations, and Latin American politics, with a strong focus on media, democracy, and human rights. She actively contributes to academic and policy-oriented research, collaborating with public and third-sector organizations to enhance the role of media in governance and peacebuilding.

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Education:

Dr. Montoya Londoño earned her Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Manchester (2008), an MA in Political Science with an emphasis on International Relations from Universidad de los Andes (2002), and a BA in Communication Studies from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (2000). She has also completed additional training, including the Aurora leadership programme and a PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

Experience:

With over two decades of academic experience, Dr. Montoya Londoño has lectured in international relations, media studies, and political communication. Before joining Liverpool Hope University, she was a lecturer and researcher at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, where she also directed the academic journal Signo y Pensamiento. She has been a visiting moderator for international university partnerships, an external examiner, and a reviewer for prestigious academic journals and funding bodies. Her work has been instrumental in shaping discussions on media, governance, and peacebuilding in Colombia and Latin America.

Research Interests:

Dr. Montoya Londoño’s research focuses on political communication, media and democracy, public diplomacy, and peacebuilding, particularly in Latin America. Her studies explore the interplay between media, civil society, and government institutions in the context of conflict and reconciliation. She has led and collaborated on multiple research projects examining media representation of peace processes, the role of international actors in peacebuilding, and the relationship between journalism and political accountability.

Awards and Recognitions:

Dr. Montoya Londoño has been recognized for her contributions to political communication and international relations. Her work has been funded by institutions such as Liverpool Hope University and the British Embassy in Colombia. She has also served on advisory boards and committees for academic and research organizations, further demonstrating her impact in the field.

Selected Publications:

Montoya Londoño, C. (2025). “International actors’ promotion of peacebuilding in Colombia through online subsidies: the role of spatial framing.” Critical Studies on Security. Cited by multiple scholars in peace and security studies.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2020). “US and EU Online Media Diplomacy in Colombia: Mixed Messages in the Promotion of a Fragile Peace.” Latin American Policy, 11(1), 62-87. Cited in studies on international diplomacy.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2017). “Development vs Peace? The Role of Media in the Law of Victims and Land Restitution in Colombia.” Media, War & Conflict, 11(3), 336-357. Referenced in media and conflict research.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2016). “The law of victims and land restitution in Colombia: Public debates and glocal agendas.” Latin American Policy, 7(1), 80-105. Cited in discussions on transitional justice.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2015). “Law of victims and land restitution in Colombia: rhetorical framing and growing metaphors.” Análisis Político, 84, 23-38. A key reference in policy analysis.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2013). “Civil society organisations and their productions in radio and internet: Strengthening democracy and human rights in Colombia.” Palabra Clave, 16(2), 282-312. Cited in civil society research.

Montoya Londoño, C. (2009). “Media and civil society organisations: Strengthening alliances for democracy and human rights in Latin America.” Revista Signo y Pensamiento, 55(28), 164-188. Widely used in democratic media studies.

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