A research master student focusing on video game studies and digital cultures.
Barbora Bachanová
Research MA Student in Media Studies, New Media & Digital Cultures track
About
MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY
With a dedication to research, academic writing, and a passion for knowledge, I have built a strong foundation in the field of media studies research. As a detail-oriented and driven academic professional, I aim to contribute valuable insights to the academic community and the video game industry.
Education
MY ACADEMIC EXPERTISE
2023-Present
Research Master in Media Studies, New Media and Digital Cultures track, Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam
Video Game Studies; Digital Research Methods; Sustainable Digital Media and Environmental Humanities; Media Theory; Research Practices in Media Studies
2020–2023
Bachelor in Media and Information, Information Cultures track, Faculty of Humanities; University of Amsterdam
Thesis: "Interactivity and its Forms Present in Live Streaming Single-Player Video Games"
Digital Humanities; Media Research and Theory; Making Media: Production, Practices, and Professions; Digital Methods and Information Analytics; Data-Driven Research; Coding the Humanities; Artificial Intelligence: Dreams, Dangers, and Disasters; Analyzing Digital Cultures; Archives, Information, and Society; Philosophy of the Humanities
Minor in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Amsterdam
Databases and Data Visualization; Data Wrangling; Machine Learning; Algorithms and Data Structures in Python; Privacy Law and Ethics; Text Retrieval and Mining
2012–2020
Institute of Fedérico García Lorca, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Focus: Mathematics, Computer Science, English Language, Slovak Language and Literature
Experience
WORK EXPERIENCE & COURSES
2024–Present
VALUE Foundation, Board Member and Secretary
Bulletin Writer, Communications and Administration, Conference planning
Terminally Online, UvA Student Platform, Student Member and Social Media Manager
Collaboration on Project Management and Development, Marketing, PR
2021
UX Assistant, Pixel Federation s.r.o., Bratislava, Slovakia
Processing Gameplay and User Data, Coding
2018
Junior Business Coordinator, Boataround, Bratislava, Slovakia
Front-end Website Management, Profile Creation, Communications with Charters, Availability Management
2017
Brown University Pre-College Programs: International Ethics
for a World in Transition
2018, 2019
Aj Ty v IT: Girl's Day, Butterfly Effect & DITEC, a.s.
Skills & Expertise
MY ACADEMIC TOOLBOX
Research Methodologies
Academic Writing & Publishing
Statistical Analysis
Qualitative Research
Literature Review
Data Visualization
Academic Presentation
English
Slovak
Spanish
Awards & Recognition
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Original English Prose and Poetry Competition 2014 Award
Competition Young Journalist 2014, 2016, 2018
Interests
BEYOND ACADEMIA
Gaming Culture
Critical Theory
Fan Studies
Video Games
Anime & Manga
Dance
Skiing