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Ava Barrett

Ava Barrett
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Location
Manchester
Expertise

Fashion, News, Lifestyle, Culture, Politics, Human Interest, Television, Film, Events, Health and Wellness, Social Media, Student Life, Protests

  • Ava is a student at the University of Salford and writer for the Manchester Tab.
  • In her writing, Ava enjoys covering stories on lifestyle, culture, politics, human-interest, and especially fashion.
  • Alongside writing, Ava loves reading, travelling, tanning, and sea swimming. Her favourite season is summer.

Experience

Ava began writing for the Manchester Tab in 2026. She has been published in national outlets, such as The Sunday Times and The Irish Times. She has also been published in local outlets, such as Metro.co.uk, The Liverpool Echo, Bolton News, and Waterford News & Star. She has also completed work experience in the BBC.

Education

Ava is in her second year studying BA: Multimedia Journalism at the University of Salford. She aims to someday write for Vogue, and wants a career in lifestyle, culture, and fashion journalism.

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Posts

I’m an international student in Manchester – here’s what to expect

You’ll never beat the posh allegations