Our interns
Esra Tahir
Biomedical Science BSc
Growing up as a third-culture kid, Esraās diverse cultural experiences have deeply influenced her identity and perspective. As a Black woman in STEM and a proud feminist, she is dedicated to breaking down barriers and advocating for representation in science. Since embarking on her studies in Biomedical Science, Esra has become captivated by the brainās profound role in shaping who we are. With a deep interest in neuroscience and mental health, she is fascinated by how the brainās complex networks influence behavior, emotions, and identity. Esraās academic journey is driven by a desire to understand the intricate relationship between brain function and mental health, with the goal of contributing to research that uncovers new ways to treat and support those affected by neurological and psychological disorders.
Kelsea Costin
Westminster Alumni
Since diving into the world of Sociology in the first year of her undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster, Kelsea has been eager to learn about how she can help in the fight for social justice, particularly drawing inspiration from Critical Race theorists and Black Feminist scholars. Her heritage as a Mixed White and Black Caribbean woman has enabled her to acknowledge, and more importantly challenge, white privilege and systemic racism, and has largely contributed to her passion for decolonial work in the university. In her role as a Research Intern for the Pedagogies for Social Justice Project, she continues to bring to light the voices of Indigenous scholars in her discipline, and wishes to continue in her allyship after leaving university.
Ozge Suvari
PhD researcher
School of Architecture + Cities
Ozge is a PhD student investigating the relationship between high-tech agriculture and Mediterranean cities, with a special emphasis on climate change, labour, and migration. Influenced by her background with the Yuruks, a Turkish semi-nomadic group, Ozge's heritage enables her to critically examine contemporary farming practices within the broader context of the global food supply chain. Before her doctoral studies, she served as an adjunct lecturer and practising architect in Turkey, where she was committed to designing public spaces and buildings in culturally and environmentally sensitive contexts. Her architectural projects, underpinned by the conviction that power dynamics are deeply embedded in spatial designāfrom national museums to places of worship and educational institutionsāhave shaped her pursuit of socio-environmentally equitable "making" practices. Ozge values the transformative potential of narratives to alter perceptions of space and power and pursues representation and storytelling as essential tools for public engagement.
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