About Hannah Watton
Hi everyone! My name is Hannah and I’m the Marketing Manager at the Laidlaw Foundation.
I was previously a UCL Laidlaw Scholar in the 2022 cohort, where I studied English Language and Literature. It’s a real privilege to now work with the community as part of the Foundation team.
My role focuses on building and nurturing an engaged global Scholars network, creating events that strengthen connection, and shaping how we share the Foundation’s work and impact.
In my spare time, I love cooking new dishes, reading, going to the theatre, and café hopping around London.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out or connect with me on LinkedIn. I’m always happy to chat!
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Calling for Volunteers: Share Your Insights on University-Wide Information Sources!
Hi everyone!
We’re looking for volunteers to help the Laidlaw Foundation better understand how students access university-wide information (not just college-specific updates).
If you’re open to having a short conversation to share your thoughts, please reach out to me on the network or email me at hannah.watton@laidlawfoundation.com. Alternatively, feel free to reply directly to this discussion post with any quick insights you might have!
Your input will be incredibly valuable, and we greatly appreciate your help in advance 😊
Thank you!
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This is such an interesting article, Hannah, I really enjoyed reading it! Beautifully written. :) It reminded me so much of myself years ago, when I moved to the UK without any prior experience of living in a foreign country, let alone working in one. It was a tough life lesson, I won’t lie. Building a new life as a fresh A-level student, far from family and my comfort zone, with no work experience, wasn’t easy.
But like you, I chose to move forward despite the fear. I took on opportunities that felt daunting at the time. Funnily enough, I also found myself in a senior events role in London with no prior experience, I was asked to cover a vacancy, and just kept pushing. That role helped me grow enormously, and with that, my confidence grew as well. Growth really does happen in the stretch zone, when we challenge ourselves and step out of our comfort zone.
Thank you so much for the lovely message, Stana, I really appreciate it! I’m so glad the piece resonated with you, especially given the very different journeys and experiences we’ve each had.
Thank you for sharing your story as well. It’s so true that it’s often those most daunting opportunities that shape us the most, rather than staying within what feels comfortable. Your experience is a really powerful reminder of that! 😊
This is such an intriguing reflection, Aliyah! I really enjoyed the context you included about Ajo and The Barn.
Very excited to read your research, Flavia! Your reflections on feeling daunted by the academic world is something I'm sure many can relate to - feeling like you're the only one who doesn't have everything completely figured out. I am so glad you were able to gain your confidence back!
Such an intriguing and witty blogpost, Ava! I was invested in your one-sided Laidlaw friendship until the very end. Truly a fascinating friend to have.
This is so beautifully written and achingly relatable! Very much looking forward to reading the final product.
I was in complete suspense reading this reflection, Giorgi! It can be tough to talk about the moments in leadership that don't go to plan, but these are often the times that force you to reassess, ideate and come up with something even better. A smooth-sailing project can definitely make you complacent. Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your journey!
This is such a humorous and raw reflection, Aisha! I loved hearing about the different ways you managed to connect with the children and leveraged the things that make them tick - knowing your audience is so important.
It's great to hear you're working on a project and with a community you're so passionate about - sounds like you're doing amazing work! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your journey 😊
This is such a humorous and raw reflection, Aisha! I loved hearing about the different ways you managed to connect with the children and leveraged the things that make them tick - knowing your audience is so important.