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Anya Trofimova

Anya Trofimova

Co-Founder of Princeps - Casberd Scholar @ Oxford University

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London, United Kingdom
Joined February 2026
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Summary

Student-scholar and academic achiever: an undergraduate in History & Politics at Oxford who is a Casberd Academic Scholar and achieved First Class/Distinction at first‑year examinations, combining rigorous study with editorial and society leadership. substack
Active journalist and commentator: publishes regular long‑form political and cultural analysis via a personal Substack and has professional bylines as a contributing writer for EDM and student outlets such as The Oxford Blue and the Oxford Political Review. substack+2
Student leader and competitive debater: elected to officer roles at the Oxford Union (Librarian, Vice‑President) and an experienced debater who has spoken in high‑profile Union debates and events. issuu+1
Founder and entrepreneur with experience across private equity and big‑law internships; co‑founded Princeps and applies investment and legal experience to build technology-focused ventures. theorg+1
Community and volunteer engagement: has a record of volunteering and youth engagement (tutoring, youth foundations, refugee support visits) and uses constituency/MP office experience to engage with local community organisations. nitter

Work

Education

Projects

Writing

A Big, Beautiful Purge

August 1, 2025

Analysis of removals of expertise and officials from the U.S. federal government and the implications for institutional independence.

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The Anchorage Illusion

August 1, 2025

Commentary on the Anchorage talks and how symbolic diplomatic gestures interact with substantive security outcomes for Ukraine and European security.

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Selected music journalism and features

Collection of contributing articles and features on music and festivals published on EDM.com.

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Series of campus pieces and global affairs reporting

Multiple articles on contemporary global affairs and campus politics for The Oxford Blue and other student outlets.

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Hobbies

Competitive debating and public speaking. youtube+1