Subeyda Ali is a journalist known for her in-depth coverage of social justice issues, particularly those affecting marginalized communities in East Africa and the Middle East. Born in the Netherlands, Subeyda was raised in a region marked by both resilience and hard work. Her early experiences in a politically turbulent environment fuelled her passion for storytelling and her commitment to shedding light on under-reported stories. She is studying journalism and creative writing at Middlesex University. 

Born in Gibraltar.Third-year undergraduate student of Journalism and Creative Writing. Speak English and Spanish fluently and have knowledge of other languages such as Hebrew Took part in the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ Universities Project, under the auspices of the Holocaust Education Trust. Participated as a speaker in the finale event for the 2023 Barnet Multi Faith Forum’s Faith and Peace Walk. Combining both experiences, compiled creative pieces including speech and poetry, published in CREW, Middlesex University's Creative Writing Headquarters. Since then I have produced many narratives and articles in connection with Auschwitz and Antisemitism, as well as other subjects. 

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, I moved to London to pursue a higher education at Middlesex University. Although the United States has plenty of big cities with many opportunities, London has them all beat; during my first year, I had little to no official writing experience. With bits of my university portfolio alone, I secured a gig writing for NewSounds magazine as an at-home feature writer. At the beginning of my second year, I began writing for The Upcoming primarily as a music reviewer. Combined, I have written nearly forty articles and counting. Generally, I write pieces on culture, music, and film and will continue to do so as a member of the Middlesex University Newsroom.

My name is Jacob, or J.J. I am a third year Journalism Student at Middlesex University. From a young age I have had a strong passion for science, specifically nature and paleontology. I also enjoy watching TV and playing video games. I like to research the latest happenings in the fields that interest me and to understand why they happen but also how they will affect the communities around them.

I am a 26-year-old mixed race Jamaican British man born and raised in the suburbs of Northwest London who used to be a semi-professional gymnast. My main specialities are within the Sports, E-Sports and Fitness and well-being industries. I am a very optimistic person who is willing to learn skill and experience new things in society. I hope to use my skills, experience and knowledge about sports and wellbeing to create new news stories and become a successful investigative journalist for the sports industry.  

My name is Henri Nanushi, I’m 25 and I study Journalism and Creative writing at Middlesex university.

I grew up in Italy in an Albanian family and I moved to London in 2016.

Before moving to Middlesex university, I previously studied journalism at the London Metropolitan university where I earned a certificate.

I am fluent in 4 languages (Italian, Albanian, Spanish and English) and I am currently learning French.

When it comes to journalism, I am very versatile, I like to cover topics that range from music, tourism and social issues, but if I have to pick my favourite subject, social issues take the prize.

My goal in journalism is to give voice to the voiceless and put light on the darkness that surrounds parts of our everyday society.

I am in my third year of studying Creative Writing and Journalism at Middlesex University. My journey in media and communication began with creating and hosting a program called Café Radio for Awaas FM, an international radio station broadcasting in Persian. This experience deepened my passion for storytelling and strengthened my interest in journalism and creative writing. 

I am deeply passionate about learning and eager to acquire new skills. I constantly seek opportunities for growth and self-challenge. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, writing, watching movies, and keeping up with the news—activities that continue to sharpen my creative and critical thinking. 

My name is Tarin Rahman, I am a third-year student in Middlesex University studying Creative Writing and Journalism. I am a passionate about anything creative, whether writing stories, art and films. I aspire to be a writer and a journalist in the future, hoping to meet people from all over the world and share stories with each other to make our world a better place. I was born and raised in London, England and can speak two languages, English and Bengali.  

I’m a third-year creative writing and journalism student at Middlesex University, London, with a focus on gonzo journalism, tabloid journalism, feature writing, food culture, and travel writing. I aim to work as a freelance journalist, specializing in human interest stories, and I strongly believe in freedom of speech and expression. Described as curious and inquisitive, these traits help me stay open to new ideas and eager to learn.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading DC comics, exploring vintage stores, and exploring new coffee shops. I’m also learning Romanian and currently contribute to the Middlesex University newsroom.

I am a third-year Creative Writing and Journalism student at Middlesex University. I have a strong passion for storytelling, with experience in content creation for YouTube and social media, as well as video editing and filmmaking. My interests extend to video games, sports like archery and swimming, and exploring the role of creativity in society. I am fluent in both English and Farsi. My goal is to become a journalist specializing in the creative industries, particularly film and video games, while also pursuing content creation and writing across various platforms.

My name is Shira Amselem, currently a Journalism and Creative Writing student at Middlesex University, London. I am 21 years old. I specifically am interested in writing feature stories and news pieces in Journalism. I am passionate to work for the BBC or Sky News or travel writing around the world. I love a mix of Fashion and Lifestyle Journalism. Aswell as, I would like to pursue a master’s degree to learn and expand my knowledge in Journalism. My hobbies are freestyle writing and swimming. 

I am student studying creative writing and journalism in my third year. Born in England from a mixed background with roots seeded in St. Lucia, I was raised in the deep talent pool of southeast London.  

 As a young boy I loved telling stories but somewhere along the line this passion was lost as I chased the modelling dream in the world of fashion between 2008 -2013. The Passion for storytelling was rediscovered in 2014 when I fell into the film industry, assisting in the process of a range of different interviews and culminated in credited production experience on a feature film (The weekend movie 2016).  

 I have a strong passion for health and fitness with a keen interest in exploring new age recovery methods. My aim for the future is to create documentaries exploring different cultures and have my own podcast.  

I am a third-year student studying Journalism and Creative Writing at Middlesex University.

My interests include sport, particularly football, neurodiversity, discovering new things and connecting with people. I am passionate about equal rights for all in sport, particularly because I believe it should be accessible and representative for everyone, regardless of background, race, creed, sexuality or disability.

When I am not writing, I play football for the university women’s team, listen to music, read and participate in student societies. I am also interested in space, (particularly astronomy), travel, the humanities and learning about the world. I have written over twenty books, including novels, novellas, poetry and scriptwriting over the years.

I speak several languages, including English, Spanish and German.

My ambition is to be a sport, current affairs, world affairs or public relations correspondent in the future.

I am a Creative writing and Journalism student that was raised in Colombia. I have a passion for writing fiction, traveling and learning new things. Other hobbies of mine include reading, taking walks in parks or museums and learning about the arts. I hope to one day become a novelist and improve my talents in writing. 

He began his career in media/entertainment in 2010 and by 2015 created his blog, #IndustryTalk where he interviewed actors such as Geoffrey Owens from The Cosby Show, Emmy winner Shanti Lowry from The Game, authors, models, designers and musicians from around the world. He was previously a fashion writer for TheIdleMan and a Buzzfeed contributor. Roman decided to study creative writing and journalism at Middlesex University, London and enrolled in 2021 during the decline of the pandemic. Since his enrolment he has written pieces on BLM with an interview from the family of Latasha Harlins and interned with Barnet TV. He hopes to publish his first book in 2025 and considers himself a writer and culture and travel journalist.

Hello, my name is Ava Kempster, I’m 20 years old and a creative writing and journalism student at Middlesex university. The skills I have enjoyed pursing the most during my time on this course have been involve creating, contrasting and producing feature stories and then developing my editing skills on platforms such as adobe premiere pro. 

Outside of university I love to travel, and I’ve visited 17 different countries so far. My favourite things to do in my spare time are spending time with my loved ones and going shopping. 

I am a 27-year-old Creative Writing and Journalism student from Sweden. I am studying my third year at Middlesex University in London. I love reading, writing and learning new things. Travelling also has a huge place in my heart.  I moved abroad when I was 22 years old, and I have loved to explore the countries that I have lived in. I can speak six languages, and I always aim to learn a new language. My biggest dream is to become an author and to explore different types of writing.