I studied BA (Hons) International History and Politics at the University of Leeds, graduating in July 2019, and then stayed at the University of Leeds to undertake an MA in Modern History. Throughout my time at university, my research has primarily focused on Soviet foreign policy in Southeast Asia during the 20th century. I have also held many job roles and volunteered frequently throughout my degrees; more detail on these can be found on my LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/livpowell/. I undertook the research aspect of my Laidlaw Scholarship, "Object Trajectories - Archives, Objects, Museums in the Phillips of Hitchin Archive", between Summer 2017 and Summer 2018. My research focused on locating and examining primary sources related to the business exchanges between Phillips and notable museums and people. These included the Victoria and Albert Museum, the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, George Bernard Shaw, and the Ford family. I also aided with the essential conservation efforts to preserve key document, such as photograph albums and letters. The research I produced was then collated into two exhibitions, ‘SOLD! The Great British Antiques Story’ at the Bowes Museum’ at the Bowes Museum, 26/01/2019-06/05/2019, and ‘Antique Dealers: Buying, Selling and Collecting’ at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery, 04/03/2019-25/05/2019.

I’m currently an undergraduate psychology student at the university of Leeds, working on a research project with the Applied Health team, including a diverse range of psychiatrists, psychologists, sociologists and research assistants. Our project is a 6 year project, including a randomised control study with the NHS. The particular focus of my research is titled ‘What is the role of social media in self harm and suicidal behaviours?’ I was particularly drawn to this research topic due to struggling with these issues myself as a teenager, and having voluntary experience through assisting with psychological assessments at CAMHS, I am sadly too aware of the scale of suicide and self harm and the distress these issues cause. My research so far has been very revealing and highlighted several areas for development, and I couldn’t be more excited and passionate to be working on such a potentially impactful project!

B.S. Biology '23 - Tufts University Space Biology Research Fellow at BioAstra Founder of Stealth Biotech Company

An Education Studies students at Durham University. My research is based on the how digital literacies can affect the social wellbeing of the older generations. I am particularly interested in the education for the elderlies as I believe education can benefit all individuals, not just the younger generations.

Hello! My name is Ciara O' Malley and as a Laidlaw Scholar I've been gaining experience in media production. I spent my year 1 project producing a short video series for my university department, which you can watch here, and worked for 6 months at Tortoise Media as part of my Leadership in Action project.  I'm currently a second year undergrad and aim to pursue a career in media after I graduate. Please feel free to send me a message if you have similar interests!

I carry a very keen interest in understanding both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis in health and life sciences. Specifically, I am fascinated by the fields of human psychology and health sciences. My Laidlaw Scholars research project focuses on whether mindfulness meditation and relaxation response meditation display synergistic effects on decreasing stress perception, when combined into one practice. My motivation towards pursuing research in my areas of interest is partially fueled by my future aspiration to work in research, as a professor. I hope to continue building my research experience, while exploring a variety of psychology-related and health sciences-related research opportunities.

Laidlaw Scholar Researching "How people use their time during journeys?". In summer 2018 I conducted ethnographies in London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam on trains and in Leeds on buses. Summer 2019 I have created a survey and done 2 focus groups. I visited the Royal Geographical Society Conference at Cardiff University in 2018 and will attend the same event in London this year, presenting my poster. In addition to my Laidlaw Scholarship, I have recently completed the Q-Step quantitative training placement at Leeds City Council. This project focused on "redefining the city's boundary". I am an incoming Equality and Inclusion project assistant at the University of Leeds. I have previously had nearly 3 years experience as a Maths Tutor, during my studies. I have been an open day ambassador for the School of Geography. I have also worked as a kitchen assistant.

Hello! I am a penultimate year French and Politics student at the University of Leeds with the drive and tenacity to effect positive change on a global scale. My research focuses on identifying West African resistance fighters in the Second World War. I have also developed a keen interest in the Francophone world, French philosophy and Post-colonial Feminist security studies.