2025 Fellow Anvee Bhutani matched with Senior Fellow Shamim Chowdhury 

Anvee, a 2025 fellow and investigative reporter with a keen interest in international affairs, will be mentored by Shamim Chowdhury, a seasoned foreign correspondent with over 20 years of experience. Shamim is eager to support and guide Anvee throughout the year as she develops her expertise and expands her reporting skills.

2025 Fellow Millie Johnston paired with Senior Fellow Alex Jacques, Channel 4’s lead Formula 1 commentator

In addition to her freelance work, Millie serves as the Head of Media for the Lincoln Racing Formula Student Team, where she manages the team’s media presence, creates content, and enhances its visibility within the motorsport community. She has now been paired with Alex Jacques, Channel 4’s Lead Formula 1 Commentator, as her mentor for the upcoming year— an exciting opportunity –  to develop her motorsport media career!

2025 Fellow Shiler Mahmoudi partnered with Senior Fellow Sej Asar

Shiler, who has already gained some valuable experience in the journalism industry, will be working closely with Sej to refine her career goals and further develop her skills throughout the year. Sej is a development producer at Passion Pictures. She has an eye for seeking out global stories and experienced at nurturing ideas from top-line pitch, through funded development to take it to the next level.

2021 Fellow Nabihah Parkar joins The Times & The Sunday Times

Nabihah has joined The Times and The Sunday Times as their new Head of TikTok. In this exciting role, Nabihah will lead the strategy for the publications’ TikTok presence, driving innovative and engaging content to connect with a younger, more digitally-focused audience.

2023 fellow Mahima Abedin produces her first segment for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour

Mahima recently produced her first item for BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, featuring singer and stand-up comedian Hajar J Woodland. Hajar opened up about her experiences growing up in a strict household and the challenge of balancing being a ‘normal British girl’ while staying true to her identity as a ‘good Muslim.’

She also shared the advice she would give to her younger self and to others navigating similar struggles.

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2024 fellow Lauren Cameron starts new job as web content writer

Lauren has started a new role for The Indie Scene. In her freelance role, she covers live music, album reviews, and new song releases, bringing fresh insights to the indie music scene.

2025 fellow Anna Sargent gains first-hand experience at Times Radio

Anna had her first shift at Times Radio, immersing herself in the fast-paced and reactionary atmosphere of the newsroom. She edited a pre-recorded interview, which later aired on the live radio programme with Trevor Phillips.

2025 fellow Hayley Clarke’s BBC long read on university finances reaches over a million readers

Hayley has had more than a million people read her in-depth piece on university finances. She spoke to students and staff at universities facing cuts, shedding light on the challenges within the sector. Hayley is being mentored this year by the formidable broadcaster and writer Nina dos Santos.

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2024 fellow Brendan Duggan launches new podcast series Who Killed Annalise?

Brendan has released his new podcast series, Who Killed Annalise?

He reported, produced, and hosted the series, with invaluable guidance from his mentor, Mark Daly, throughout the process.

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