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I’m a currently a second year IHP student.

My main interests centre around foreign and macro policy. I feel that my current article submitted to LPI, which focuses on AI and Diplomacy reflects both of these.

Over the Easter holiday I had a private tour of the FCDO. This experience allowed me to have a practical understanding of the way that our state governance is currently set up. The programme manager that I reached out to works on migration and humanitarian policy. I feel that this could be a great area for LPI to explore - particularly within the lens of climate mobility.

Last year I developed a policy brief for a Leeds MP on the role of the city and net zero. I feel that this involved a high degree of editing and collaboration. For example, I worked through several rounds of drafting with his transport officer.

My personal aim for this piece is to transform it into a roundtable discussion for local and regional initiatives.

I also have a part time time job as a sustainable showroom ambassador for CITU. This has added my management skills. For example, I Co-ordinate the comms between other showroom hosts across the 4 Yorkshire branches.

I look forward to working closely with LPI - either as editor in chief or a regular writer contributor.

Many thanks,
Louis

Hello,
My name is Bashra Mahamed and I am a second year Philosophy and Physics student. This academic year, I have been an editor at the Leeds Policy Institute. Policy institutes have significant influence in shaping policy and public discourse, particularly in addressing topics overlooked by mainstream media's click-driven agendas. I appreciate that the institute is still in its infancy and as editor-in-chief, I would push for higher engagement with writers. Drawing on my experience as an editor, I recognise the necessity of respecting individual schedules and effective time management, as well as the obstacles that our editors, researchers, and policy group leaders confront. I aim to streamline procedures so that they are easier to manage for all parties.
My approach to leadership emphasises cooperation and elevates the voices of our authors and researchers. I hope to establish an environment that encourages interdisciplinary debate and I will seek to widen the backgrounds of our writers. As editor-in-chief, I will continue to uphold the quality assurance standard through comprehensive fact-checking and adhering to our style guide requirements to ensure the integrity of our publications. Furthermore, I aim to provide mentorship and assistance for the development of writers and editors. I am eager to share insights and proposals that will impact the institute's long-term trajectory through participation in strategic planning meetings.