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Veronika Watkins

Programme Support Officer


Veronika Watkins, originally from the Czech Republic, began working at the Ditchley Foundation in June 2023. Previously she spent 17 years in medical publishing where she guided academics through the publishing process, from initial author discussions to the sight of their books in the bookshops.

She gained her degree in International relations and subsequently her Masters degree in American History at Charles University in Prague. 

Outside of work, Veronika shares her passion for cooking by running an after-school cookery club at a local primary school. She enjoys baking, exploring the world and having fun with her two children.

The Ditchley Foundation Team

Participants of the Ditchley Foundation internship programme in 2021

The Ditchley Internship Programme

The Ditchley Internship programme offers over 50 students the opportunity each year to become immersed in the ethos of Ditchley.

Antique chairs and sofas at Ditchley Park

Our Home at Ditchley Park

Ditchley Park is part of the world’s heritage and remains as central to our way of working now as it has ever been. 

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