Having recently completed her PhD in the College of Science and Engineering, Joana brings experience as a researcher, educator, and student advocate to the role.

Her priorities include supporting ethical and accessible approaches to Artificial Intelligence use in learning and teaching, championing compassionate communication that helps students better understand and engage with University priorities, and supporting the delivery of high-quality education that provides clear value for students. She is also committed to improving the postgraduate student experience by advocating for clearer education pathways, stronger support, and a more consistent learning experience for postgraduate students. 

Toby's interests include human rights documentation, the prohibition of torture, and freedom of conscience, and he has published widely on these topics. Running throughout his work has been an emphasis on the wider social and cultural significance of legal claims.

Jana is a 4th year Politics student, and as Woman Liberation Officer this year she's focused on creating ore leadership opportunities for women and improving mental health and wellbeing support, particularly for survivors of gender-based violence. She's also keen to work on intersectional issues.

Dr Zubin Mistry is a Lecturer in Early Medieval European History. He is a historian of early medieval Europe between 500 and 1000 whose work focuses in particular on reproduction.

His research uses topics like abortion and infertility to think about religious beliefs, legal regimes, political culture and medical practice.

Zubin was the interim Associate Director for Semester 1 of 2025/26, whilst Wannes Dupont was on research leave.

Lauren is a 3rd year undergraduate student in History. She is interested in exploring gender in modern Scottish history and the intersection between gender and class in Scotland. 

Dr Kaveri Qureshi is one of the Co-Directors of GENDER.ED and a Senior Lecturer at the Global Health Policy Unit, which lies within Social Policy at the School of Social and Political Science.  

She works on intersectional inequalities in health, work and family life, and on the relationships between health and family. She also leads lines of inquiry around intersectional inequalities and coloniality within wider collaborative projects. She is the author/editor of more than ten books or journal special issues, including two monographs: Marital breakdown among British Asians (2016), and Chronic illness in a Pakistani labour diaspora (2019)..

Dr Kaveri Qureshi is one of the Co-Directors of GENDER.ED and a Senior Lecturer at the Global Health Policy Unit, which lies within Social Policy at the School of Social and Political Science.  

She works on intersectional inequalities in health, work and family life, and on the relationships between health and family. She also leads lines of inquiry around intersectional inequalities and coloniality within wider collaborative projects. She is the author/editor of more than ten books or journal special issues, including two monographs: Marital breakdown among British Asians (2016), and Chronic illness in a Pakistani labour diaspora (2019).

Mouna is a 4th year undergraduate student in Sociology and Politics. 

She is interested in postcolonial feminist theory and the intersection between gendered anti-Muslim racism and public housing policies in the Nordics. 

Dr James Bell (he/him) is an artist and researcher specialising in queer and trans art, activism, culture, and social histories.

James has a background in education and production in artist-led and contemporary arts organisations. He has working knowledge of and interests in arts education, exhibition making, access and equities, social justice, and social practice in contemporary art. 

Claire provides administrative support to the GENDER.ED core team, with a focus on event organisation and communication facilitation.