Francesca joined The Tab as an Assistant Editor in 2023, becoming Senior Assistant Editor after one year and Managing Editor after two. She initially started writing for The Tab as an undergraduate.
Francesca graduated from Newcastle University in 2023 with a BA Honours in Geography. During that time, she completed her final dissertation on sustainability and renewable energy.
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