Hi! I'm Amanda, a third year Neuroscience student and Laidlaw alum from UCL. I'm Swedish-Persian and grew up in Sweden before moving to London for uni. These days, alongside my studies, I work for the Foundation as a Marketing Assistant. For my first year research project, I worked on optimising alginate hydrogels for 3D astrocyte culture systems. In simpler terms, I was figuring out the best way to prepare a jelly-like scaffolds so that star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes could grow in three dimensions rather than flat on a dish. This matters because 3D environments mimic the brain more realistically, which could help researchers develop better treatments for neurological disorders!  For my Leadership-in-Action project, I co-created Beyond the Books, a resource designed to help students from underrepresented backgrounds navigate the unwritten rules of university life, from internships and networking to professional opportunities that aren't always obvious if you're the first in your family to go to uni. Always happy to connect, whether you want to chat about neuroscience, widening access, the Laidlaw experience, or just say hello! One of my favourite things about this community is getting to meet people from different universities and backgrounds, so please do reach out! 🌟

I enjoy writing articles about the integration of AI tools in web development and their potential to transform society. My interest in the relationship between language, thought, and creativity has inspired me to delve deeper into this fascinating topic. Exploring how these elements intertwine allows me to understand and share insights about the future of technology and its societal impact. 

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Community strategy, marketing and communications leader focused on community building, community led growth and community based marketing. A recognised leading specialist, speaker, trainer and lecturer with 25 years+ experience in a mix of consultancy, agency and in-house roles. Co-author of Community Based Marketing (CBM) Best Practice Guide and developer of The Periodic Table of Community Strategy. Michelle has also lectured in Community Strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University.