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Aliza-Kayan Ahmed

Aliza-Kayan Ahmed
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Location
Leeds
Expertise

Aliza’s expertise lies in politics, with a particular focus on international relations. She has always enjoyed exploring the legal systems of different countries and gaining insight into how diplomacy is conducted on a global scale.

  • Aliza is a writer at the Tab. She has written articles covering local news stories in Leeds and student led protests.
  • Aliza is interested in political journalism, especially in how media shapes public opinion and influences political decision-making. Aliza is passionate about covering issues that matter, focusing on stories that highlight social justice, political accountability, and the voices of underrepresented communities
  • Aliza has written articles for her university newspaper, where she covered a range of topics from campus events to national political issues, always aiming to inform and engage her readers.

Experience

Aliza has gained valuable experience in journalism through her work with her university newspaper and whilst also writing for The Tab, where she honed her skills in researching, interviewing, and crafting engaging articles on current events and political issues.

Education

Aliza is currently completing a journalism degree at the University of Leeds, where she is developing a strong foundation in media ethics, news writing, and multimedia storytelling, alongside practical experience through contributions to her university newspaper and The Tab.

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Posts

Leeds Beckett University honours ‘inspirational’ Olympian alumni

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‘It feels very special and surreal to have this honorary doctorate given to me’

Leeds student wins Joseph Stannah Award for designing pregnancy loss support tool

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Lucia Guest says the award means so much because it ‘recognises the value of designing with empathy’

Leeds Beckett student creates AI tool that predicts damp and mould in homes

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Gulala Aziz’s tool has been trained using over 2,000 home inspection reports in England

Pro-Palestinian student activists protest in Leeds for Gaza ceasefire

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West Yorkshire Police is reviewing whether a criminal offence was committed in relation to a post made by a student society ahead of the protest

Uni of Leeds professor to run Everest Marathon despite terminal cancer

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‘I approached it with the mentality of a researcher in exercise and cancer’

Uni of Leeds says reintroducing wolves into Scotland could help tackle climate change

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‘There is an increasing acknowledgement that the climate and biodiversity crises cannot be managed in isolation’