International Business student at the University of Leeds I currently work as a Student Ambassador, a maths tutor, and I have my own little crochet business on the side! My research project 'Imposter syndrome and Sense of belonging' delves into student perceptions of the condition, and the flaws surrounding the measures used to diagnose it.

Hi! I'm Maria and I am a current undergraduate scholar from the University of Leeds. I study Law and I aspire to be a corporate solicitor. 

Hi there, I'm Rebecca! I'm originally from Basingstoke, but I am now living in Leeds, as I am currently in my second year of the Law LLB course at the University of Leeds. My project revolves around young people's active travel habits, which combines my interest in working with children/youth law and my interest in all things sport!

Hello! I am part of the 2022 cohort of Laidlaw scholars. I am a first year undergraduate currently on the Mechanical Engineering (MEng) course at the University of Leeds. My project title is Development and Characterization of Biomimetric micropatterned surfaces.

Hi! I'm Izzy from North Wales (or a 'gog' - someone from the North - as we would say in Welsh). I am part of the 2022 scholars cohort and my research project is about Imposter Syndrome and sense of belonging. I study Psychology at the University of Leeds which I am thoroughly enjoying as I love people (and science/ evidence!). I chose this degree as I believe that understanding people's thoughts, motivations and behaviours is what is going to lead us to a more equal and just society. Working as a teaching assistant alongside children with special educational needs last year confirmed my intuition that I would like to go into social justice work after graduating. In my spare time I love to cycle, dance and swim outside.

I am so honoured and excited to have been selected as a 2022 Laidlaw Scholar. After taking an alternative route to university I am enthusiastic to take advantage of the skills and experience I can gain from any and all opportunities and truly appreciate the power of education. My purpose and drive are fuelled by my ambition to have the freedom of choice that education provides. I hope an available choice in my future career will be to lead innovative and socially beneficial projects. I look forward to connecting with you all as an amazing group of scholars.