- Developing and implementing projects on international migration and refugee law issues- Hosting events with high level speakers - Recruiting and supervising research assistants and volunteer researchers - Representing the Institute at various meetings, conferences and seminars- Coordinating a research project on British influences on international law between 1915 and 2015 including preparing 3 publications.

The People for Change Foundation is a non-governmental research and advocacy organization. My research duties include both desk research and qualitative research, with a focus on legal and policy analysis and development. My responsibilities at PfC include:- Co-founded the organization and developed its organizational strategy, with a focus on needs assessments, organizational growth and development- Wrote successful project proposals and concept notes (European Commission, IOM… Show more The People for Change Foundation is a non-governmental research and advocacy organization. My research duties include both desk research and qualitative research, with a focus on legal and policy analysis and development. My responsibilities at PfC include:- Co-founded the organization and developed its organizational strategy, with a focus on needs assessments, organizational growth and development- Wrote successful project proposals and concept notes (European Commission, IOM, NCPE, ESRC amongst others)- Developed significant project and strategic partnerships nationally and internationally - Managed projects throughout their cycle – from concept notes and funding applications to implementation and reporting, of between £5,000 and and £200,000. Projects included research, advocacy and lobbying projects- Recruited, trained and supported small teams of colleagues; - Represented the organisation in various high level meetings at the national and international level including as a member of various European fora and boards. - Undertook Public Relations efforts for the Foundation including: management of social media, drafting of press releases, TV and radio interviews, hosting of events and presentation of research at various national and international conferences- Convened a wide range of events to present the work of the foundation and the findings of its research. - Consulted to various national and international governmental and non-governmental organisationsResearch Areas: - Migration at the External Borders including access to asylum- Asylum law and policy - Migrant Integration (In Malta and the EU) - Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling - Racial and Religious Discrimination / Racist Violence and Crime in Malta and the EU Show less

Within the Department of International Law I am responsible for thesis supervision in the field of international refugee law and human rights law with a focus on migration law. Course convener and lecturer for international migration law; and human element of maritime migration.

Convening and Running the King's / UNHCR Summer School in Refugee Law Convening and running the King's pre-university Summer School in International Law.

Academics Engage is a new initiative aimed at examining the bridging of the gap between academic research/teaching and policy making, highlighting the potential role of academics within the policy making space. At the first stage, the initiative aims to bring together key academics and policy makers with experience of this ‘bridging’ to share their opinions and experiences through the use of new media, most notably a text and video blog. Other planned activities include the development of a… Show more Academics Engage is a new initiative aimed at examining the bridging of the gap between academic research/teaching and policy making, highlighting the potential role of academics within the policy making space. At the first stage, the initiative aims to bring together key academics and policy makers with experience of this ‘bridging’ to share their opinions and experiences through the use of new media, most notably a text and video blog. Other planned activities include the development of a handbook and the organization of a seminar series. For more information visit: http://www.academicsengage.org/ Show less

Responsibilities include: ongoing participation in group discussions, peer review of work, attendance to various workshops and seminars, organization of research workshops and seminars. Through the initiative, I have also been selected to present a paper during a joint panel organized by the RLI and to co-author a chapter in a forthcoming book on Migrant Integration.

I have been involved in the following courses: Contract Law (Course Leader), Corporate Law and Administration (Course Leader), Personal and Professional Development (Tutor) and Thesis Supervision for Business Law Students, Business Context and Regulation (Tutor) and Introduction to Scholarship, Masters Course (Tutor).

The King’s Student Law review is a student run, peer reviewed, journal managed by the student body at King’s College London. The review is published between twice and three times a year and, as of December 2011, is accompanied by online blogs for shorter, more impromptu analysis on a variety of issues. My responsibilities as Editor in Chief include day to day management of the organization, supporting and coordinating the various parts of the editing process, initiating ideas and initiatives as… Show more The King’s Student Law review is a student run, peer reviewed, journal managed by the student body at King’s College London. The review is published between twice and three times a year and, as of December 2011, is accompanied by online blogs for shorter, more impromptu analysis on a variety of issues. My responsibilities as Editor in Chief include day to day management of the organization, supporting and coordinating the various parts of the editing process, initiating ideas and initiatives as well as reviewing and supporting the improvement of articles for the journal. For more information visit: www.kslr.org.uk Show less

Amnesty International Malta is the volunteer run, national branch of Amnesty international. My responsibilities within Amnesty international included: management of membership, running of campaigns (including the Stop Violence Against Women Campaign and the anti-torture campaigns), organization of activities and seminars, provision of training to volunteers, assistance with report writing as well as representation of Amnesty in various meetings with governmental and other representatives… Show more Amnesty International Malta is the volunteer run, national branch of Amnesty international. My responsibilities within Amnesty international included: management of membership, running of campaigns (including the Stop Violence Against Women Campaign and the anti-torture campaigns), organization of activities and seminars, provision of training to volunteers, assistance with report writing as well as representation of Amnesty in various meetings with governmental and other representatives. Issues covered included asylum and women’s rights whilst the tasks included public relations, human resources management, advocacy and reporting. Show less