Lea Ypi

A life in dates

1. 8 September 1979: Born – Tirana, Albania
2. 2002: Graduates in philosophy from Sapienza University of Rome – Rome, Italy, Completes a first degree in philosophy at Sapienza.
3. 2004: Graduates in literature from Sapienza University of Rome – Rome, Italy, Takes a second degree, in literature, at Sapienza.
4. 2005: Completes a Master of Research at the European University Institute – Gains a research master's at the European University Institute.
5. 2008: Gains a PhD in political theory – Completes her doctorate at the European University Institute with a thesis on statist cosmopolitanism.
6. 2020: Elected to the Academia Europaea – Becomes a member of the Academia Europaea.
7. 28 October 2021: Free: Coming of Age at the End of History – Memoir
8. 23 November 2021: Free: Coming of Age at the End of History – Shortlist, Costa Book Awards (Biography)
9. 2024: Elected a Fellow of the British Academy – Is elected FBA.