I am a second year Geography and International Relations student at the University of St Andrews and Laidlaw Scholar. My research focuses on the long-term, gendered economic effects of dual caregiving, specifically how social class origin shapes retirement wealth outcomes for the sandwich generation. Outside of research, you'll find me on the golf course or taking a walk along the beautiful beaches in this small town!

I am an undergraduate Laidlaw scholar from the University of St Andrews in Scotland currently conducting my research project. My research focuses on Chinese environmental policy. 

Hello, my name is Hannah Treagus, I'm a current 2nd year psychology student at The University of St Andrews. My research project titled "Exploring the Impact of Wellbeing Intervention Strategies on Master’s Students: Valuing the Student Voice" is focused on exploring and advocating for the underrepresented voice of postgraduate taught (PGT) students. I'll be working with a group of postgraduate students to create a student-led intervention that can hopefully be utilised globally as a wellbeing tool. I have a significant interest in Educational Psychology but would love to connect with scholars of any discipline. I also love travel, photography, baking and horse riding in my free time and am always up for a chat!

Star Top Community School is an educational venture in Zambia aiming for academic excellence while building learners spiritually and morally. Responsibilities & Ideal Background Teaching-focused work that lets Scholars test and improve leadership through classroom practice. A good fit is someone ready to bring creativity, hard work, and perseverance to supporting children’s learning; strong personal growth is expected. LiA Champion Our LiA Champion is Cothney Lasaracina. Curious about this project but not sure where to start? Cothney can share candid insights from their experience—what the work involved, skills that proved useful, and pointers for exploring a good fit. Please contact them via the Laidlaw Scholars Network: https://laidlawscholars.network/users/cothney-theresa-lasaracina Organisation Contact Star Top Community School Email: mercymsakala@gmail.com

SOS Children’s Villages supports children who have lost or risk losing parental care by providing family-like care and strengthening vulnerable families to prevent separation. In South Africa, programmes include village-based care, foster care, and youth development, prioritising safety, education, and wellbeing through long-term, community-embedded support. Responsibilities & Ideal Background Work that connects Scholars with children and the local community where they can make a visible difference. A good fit is someone compassionate, adaptable, and reliable, with experience (or strong interest) in youth work, psychology/social work, education, or community arts. You should be comfortable facilitating groups, diffusing conflict, maintaining boundaries, and adapting to resource-limited settings. Bonus skills include trauma-informed practice, play- or arts-based facilitation, and basic project coordination. The impact is direct and human, with lasting relationships and outcomes. LiA Champions Our LiA Champions are Helen Henwood and Youness Robert-Tahiri. Curious about this project but not sure where to start? They can share candid insights from their experiences—what the work involved, skills that proved useful, and pointers for exploring a good fit. Please contact them via the Laidlaw Scholars Network: https://laidlawscholars.network/users/helen-henwood https://laidlawscholars.network/users/youness-robert-tahiri Organisation Contact SOS Children’s Villages South Africa Email: zama.mbele@sos.org.za