Safia Aminah Shaikh Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

As the Activities and Events Sabbatical Officer I lead initiatives that enhance student life by fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. My role involves:- Overseeing event planning: for a variety of student activities, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and accessible to all.-Supporting clubs and societies: acting as a key liaison to provide resources, guidance, and logistical assistance to help them succeed.-Collaborating with student leaders and university staff:… Show more As the Activities and Events Sabbatical Officer I lead initiatives that enhance student life by fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. My role involves:- Overseeing event planning: for a variety of student activities, ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and accessible to all.-Supporting clubs and societies: acting as a key liaison to provide resources, guidance, and logistical assistance to help them succeed.-Collaborating with student leaders and university staff: to advocate for student interests and improve the overall campus experience.-Driving strategic initiatives: that enrich the student community and promote student engagement across diverse platforms.Passionate about creating memorable experiences, I work to ensure that students are supported in their extracurricular pursuits and empowered to make the most of their time at university.-Managing budgets for student activities, clubs, and societies to ensure efficient allocation of resources.-Chairing multiple student forums, ensuring active engagement and open dialogue between student representatives and the wider community.-Implementing a new participatory budgeting strategy, empowering students to directly influence how funds are allocated for events and initiatives. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Collaborated with peers to implement positive changes and enhance the student experience at SOAS.- Gathered and reported student feedback at the module and program level.- Acted as a liaison between students and academic/administrative staff, facilitating communication.- Supported the Student Union's campaigns on democracy, education, equality, liberation, and welfare.-Participated in organizing events and activities to benefit the student community.-… Show more Collaborated with peers to implement positive changes and enhance the student experience at SOAS.- Gathered and reported student feedback at the module and program level.- Acted as a liaison between students and academic/administrative staff, facilitating communication.- Supported the Student Union's campaigns on democracy, education, equality, liberation, and welfare.-Participated in organizing events and activities to benefit the student community.- Completed training courses in Diversity, Inclusion, and Implicit Bias.- Gained in-depth knowledge of diversity and inclusion debates and relevant equality legislation. Show less

- Conducted Mandatory Consent Training for SOAS students during Welcome Week and Week One.- Promoted Zero Tolerance stance on sexual harassment at Late License Events.- Provided pastoral support for students affected by incidents like sexual misconduct and mental health challenges.- Handled initial disclosures and ensured appropriate follow-up.- Maintained timely incident reporting.- Collaborated with Enough is Enough Coordinator and team for project… Show more - Conducted Mandatory Consent Training for SOAS students during Welcome Week and Week One.- Promoted Zero Tolerance stance on sexual harassment at Late License Events.- Provided pastoral support for students affected by incidents like sexual misconduct and mental health challenges.- Handled initial disclosures and ensured appropriate follow-up.- Maintained timely incident reporting.- Collaborated with Enough is Enough Coordinator and team for project improvement.- Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions.- Upheld project values on and off-duty.- Encouraged intervention against sexual harassment.- Advocated against stigmatisation and problematic behaviour. Show less

- Led a diverse team of motivated students to successfully manage and oversee the activities of the association.- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development and execution of the association's strategic plan, setting clear goals and objectives to enhance the student experience.- Community Engagement: Fostered a vibrant and inclusive community of anthropology students, organizing events, workshops, and conferences to promote intellectual exchange and networking.-… Show more - Led a diverse team of motivated students to successfully manage and oversee the activities of the association.- Strategic Leadership: Spearheaded the development and execution of the association's strategic plan, setting clear goals and objectives to enhance the student experience.- Community Engagement: Fostered a vibrant and inclusive community of anthropology students, organizing events, workshops, and conferences to promote intellectual exchange and networking.- Effective Communication: Maintained open and transparent communication channels within the association, ensuring all members were informed and engaged.- Resource Management: Managed the association's budget, allocating funds efficiently to support various initiatives, events, and projects.- Advocacy and Representation: Acted as a spokesperson for anthropology students, advocating for their interests and concerns to the university administration and faculty.- Event Planning: Successfully organized, hosted, and coordinated a diverse range of events, from academic seminars to social gatherings, enhancing the academic and social life of anthropology students.- Zine Creation: Took a hands-on role in running and editing the departmental zine, overseeing content creation and layout design, providing a platform for students to showcase their research and creativity.- Collaboration and Partnerships: Established valuable partnerships with other student organizations and academic departments, creating opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.- Leadership Skills: Developed and honed leadership, teamwork, project management, and content editing skills through this role, preparing for future leadership positions. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

- Edited and formatted content for People's Journal Zine.- Managed social media presence, including design and graphics.- Conducted photography for front covers of editions.- Authored articles aimed at challenging the perception of academic writing.- Advocated for clear, digestible, and engaging research accessible to a wider audience.- Covered diverse subjects such as current affairs, finance, development, and international relations.- Fostered… Show more - Edited and formatted content for People's Journal Zine.- Managed social media presence, including design and graphics.- Conducted photography for front covers of editions.- Authored articles aimed at challenging the perception of academic writing.- Advocated for clear, digestible, and engaging research accessible to a wider audience.- Covered diverse subjects such as current affairs, finance, development, and international relations.- Fostered inclusivity by uniting a diverse range of perspectives.- Embraced the "by the people, for the people" principle to democratize access to research beyond the academic elite.- Organized and led a team of writers for content creation.- Ensured timely completion of projects by meeting deadlines consistently. Show less

- Collaborated with Sumatra team to collect compelling visual and written content for communications.- Curated, created, and published engaging content on Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters.- Managed an active online community to bolster our land acquisition campaign.- Pioneered the Ambassador Role for dedicated volunteers.- Orchestrated the planning, launch, and promotion of the land acquisition campaign.- Maintained an up-to-date website to ensure… Show more - Collaborated with Sumatra team to collect compelling visual and written content for communications.- Curated, created, and published engaging content on Facebook, Instagram, and newsletters.- Managed an active online community to bolster our land acquisition campaign.- Pioneered the Ambassador Role for dedicated volunteers.- Orchestrated the planning, launch, and promotion of the land acquisition campaign.- Maintained an up-to-date website to ensure effective communication.- Contributed to donor recognition materials for fostering strong supporter relationships. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

- Collaborated with peers to implement positive changes and enhance the student experience at SOAS.- Gathered and reported student feedback at the module and program level.- Acted as a liaison between students and academic/administrative staff, facilitating communication.- Supported the Student Union's campaigns on democracy, education, equality, liberation, and welfare.-Participated in organizing events and activities to benefit the student community.-… Show more - Collaborated with peers to implement positive changes and enhance the student experience at SOAS.- Gathered and reported student feedback at the module and program level.- Acted as a liaison between students and academic/administrative staff, facilitating communication.- Supported the Student Union's campaigns on democracy, education, equality, liberation, and welfare.-Participated in organizing events and activities to benefit the student community.- Completed training courses in Diversity, Inclusion, and Implicit Bias.- Gained in-depth knowledge of diversity and inclusion debates and relevant equality legislation. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

- Managed strategic communication and event planning at The DevTraC Centre.- Facilitated knowledge exchange by effectively disseminating research-related information.- Targeted a diverse audience, including development actors, academia, and the general public.- Spearheaded public event management, from planning to promotion to post-event output production.- Developed strong project management skills during the role.- Honed skills in effective… Show more - Managed strategic communication and event planning at The DevTraC Centre.- Facilitated knowledge exchange by effectively disseminating research-related information.- Targeted a diverse audience, including development actors, academia, and the general public.- Spearheaded public event management, from planning to promotion to post-event output production.- Developed strong project management skills during the role.- Honed skills in effective communication and public relations. Show less

- Collaborated within a small intern team to plan, design, and execute wellness-focused events for underprivileged children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.- Conducted research on child development and wellness topics.- Authored articles and microblogs addressing relevant issues.- Played a crucial role in the success of the events.- Gained valuable experience in event planning and child development research.- Acquired experience in safeguarding practices while… Show more - Collaborated within a small intern team to plan, design, and execute wellness-focused events for underprivileged children in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.- Conducted research on child development and wellness topics.- Authored articles and microblogs addressing relevant issues.- Played a crucial role in the success of the events.- Gained valuable experience in event planning and child development research.- Acquired experience in safeguarding practices while working with marginalized individuals.- Demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the well-being and protection of vulnerable populations.- Applied a compassionate and inclusive approach in interactions with marginalized individuals.- Worked to create safe and supportive environments for those facing various challenges and disadvantages. Show less

- Gained a deep understanding of the internal workings and daily operations of an international NGO during my placement with EASST.- Actively coordinated and facilitated meetings within the organization and with external partner organizations.- Engaged in WHO chartered research, enhancing my expertise in the field.

- Voluntarily served as Student Liaison Officer for Student Advice and Wellbeing.- Collaborated closely with the Student Advice and Wellbeing directorate to represent peer interests.- Focused on driving service-level improvements within the academic department.- Engaged in regular meetings with the senior business lead to advance initiatives and provide student feedback.- Gained insight into the needs and concerns of peers, advocating for meaningful change on… Show more - Voluntarily served as Student Liaison Officer for Student Advice and Wellbeing.- Collaborated closely with the Student Advice and Wellbeing directorate to represent peer interests.- Focused on driving service-level improvements within the academic department.- Engaged in regular meetings with the senior business lead to advance initiatives and provide student feedback.- Gained insight into the needs and concerns of peers, advocating for meaningful change on their behalf. Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, Migration And Diaspora Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Develoment Studies, Honors 2:1

Activities and Societies: - Global Development Course Representative

Inculs Intensive Program, Indonesian Language Training

Development Studies Immersion Program, Global Development

In-country study of Development in Indonesia comprising of lectures and in-field study