About Paris Choi
Hello! Iām a Philosophy student at Durham University, with academic interests in applied ethics, decision-making and sustainability. My broader aim is to use interdisciplinary research to drive measurable, socially meaningful change.
My summer research explored barriers to public transport adoption, with a view toward long-term policy implementation. This project combined behavioural science, psychology, urban planning, and design to contribute to more sustainable and inclusive transport policies.
For my LiA, I will be travelling to Kerala for the central CraftHER project, where I will undertake four consulting projects with local female-led businesses and a research project.
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Reflecting on Leadership: Key Takeaways from the Laidlaw Development Days
Ahead of my upcoming Leadership in Action project, I attended two Laidlaw leadership development days at Durham focused on reflection, ethical leadership, and practical preparation. The sessions challenged me to think critically about the leader I aspire to be and the impact I hope to make.
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Love your observations, Paris! And I'm sure you'll pick up the rope spinning if you have it a few weeks (or years??..... but surely you'll take less than a few decades to learn!) - also love this & I totally agree š - "Archana's story isn't really about masonry, or carpentry, or hair oil. It's about what happens when women are given the tools, the funding, and the trust to keep going long after the first fight is over."
Thanks so much Asha! Maybe I'll take a career break one day to master rope spinning š
"I realised that collaboration isn't only a loud, visible togetherness. It is the quiet strength of a system built so strongly that a sudden absence doesn't sink the ship. Instead, it simply proves the strength of the crew."
You did well, Paris!
Thanks so much Asha š
A beautiful and powerful reflection Paris, thank you so much for sharing.
That's so kind, thank you Susanna!
Such an important project! As a former Laidlaw Scholar from India, I’ve seen how public transport can completely transform access, opportunity, and sustainability when it truly works for people.
I love that you’re focusing on subjective barriers, understanding the human experience behind the data is what makes policy recommendations meaningful and actionable. Excited to see what your network analysis uncovers and how it can inform better systems here in the UK!
Thanks so much, Asha! I'll publish the full report sometime next month, so keep an eye out