Laura Gribbon
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David Durkee
While in her final year at UEL, due to her exceptional nature, Laura was one of four students to study on a prestigious exchange at the American University in Cairo (AUC). She chose for her dissertation to explore a very original topic, which was the role of Zar spirit practice in the development of Egypt. Further, she was in Egypt in the spring of 2011 and gained a first hand view of the events that took place. At the time, AUC invited her to contribute to a book; recognising her insights and abilities, although she had yet to complete her undergraduate degree. She is articulate and writes very well. A top student and individual.
David Durkee
While in her final year at UEL, due to her exceptional nature, Laura was one of four students to study on a prestigious exchange at the American University in Cairo (AUC). She chose for her dissertation to explore a very original topic, which was the role of Zar spirit practice in the development of Egypt. Further, she was in Egypt in the spring of 2011 and gained a first hand view of the events that took place. At the time, AUC invited her to contribute to a book; recognising her insights and abilities, although she had yet to complete her undergraduate degree. She is articulate and writes very well. A top student and individual.
David Durkee
While in her final year at UEL, due to her exceptional nature, Laura was one of four students to study on a prestigious exchange at the American University in Cairo (AUC). She chose for her dissertation to explore a very original topic, which was the role of Zar spirit practice in the development of Egypt. Further, she was in Egypt in the spring of 2011 and gained a first hand view of the events that took place. At the time, AUC invited her to contribute to a book; recognising her insights and abilities, although she had yet to complete her undergraduate degree. She is articulate and writes very well. A top student and individual.
David Durkee
While in her final year at UEL, due to her exceptional nature, Laura was one of four students to study on a prestigious exchange at the American University in Cairo (AUC). She chose for her dissertation to explore a very original topic, which was the role of Zar spirit practice in the development of Egypt. Further, she was in Egypt in the spring of 2011 and gained a first hand view of the events that took place. At the time, AUC invited her to contribute to a book; recognising her insights and abilities, although she had yet to complete her undergraduate degree. She is articulate and writes very well. A top student and individual.
Experience
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The American University in Cairo Press and Bookstores
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Egypt
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Senior Project Editor
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2020
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Mada Masr Media
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Egypt
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2018
Independent online newspaper in English and Arabic Independent online newspaper in English and Arabic
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Ahram Online
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Cairo
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Copyeditor
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2013
Copyeditor at the English language online branch of Al-Ahram - The largest and second oldest publishing house in Egypt Copyeditor at the English language online branch of Al-Ahram - The largest and second oldest publishing house in Egypt
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Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Facilitator for training courses on monitoring and evaluation with NGO workers in Egypt - Including Aga Khan Foundation, ILO, UNDP Facilitator for training courses on monitoring and evaluation with NGO workers in Egypt - Including Aga Khan Foundation, ILO, UNDP
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SOAS University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant at the Centre for International Politics of Conflict, Rights and Justice (CCRJ)
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Oct 2012 - May 2013
Research on transitional justice in Egypt, Libya & Tunisia
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MSc Middle East Politics
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
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Sound Connections
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United Kingdom
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Student
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2008 - Dec 2010
International Development BA Hons (First Class) at the University of East London (UEL)Final semester overseas at American University in Cairo (Jan-June 2011)
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Wired4Music Coordinator
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2008 - 2010
Set up and managed a young Londoners' music council - 'Wired4Music: Encouraging young peoples' involvement in local politics through connections with the Greater London Authority
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Muslim Aid UK
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2010 - Oct 2010
Pathways to Citizenship Project: Running health sessions in Islamic schools and contacting groups/mosques working with young Muslims in London to offer support and training A research-based project with MA Bangladesh: Examining monitoring procedures with MA's Non-Formal Education Programmes Pathways to Citizenship Project: Running health sessions in Islamic schools and contacting groups/mosques working with young Muslims in London to offer support and training A research-based project with MA Bangladesh: Examining monitoring procedures with MA's Non-Formal Education Programmes
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Coleraine Borough Strategic Partnership
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Northern Ireland
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Community Relations Officer
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2007 - 2009
Community Relations Officer for Ballysally, Coleraine, NI: Peace and reconciliation work - funded through Peace II (EU funding). Oral history telling; negotiations with local community leaders and paramilitaries regarding political murals and flags. Community Relations Officer for Ballysally, Coleraine, NI: Peace and reconciliation work - funded through Peace II (EU funding). Oral history telling; negotiations with local community leaders and paramilitaries regarding political murals and flags.
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Youth Contact Team, Manchester Youth Service
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Youth Contact Officer
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2003 - 2006
Working creatively (through music, sport, drama) with young people, including: young offenders, muslim youth, care-experienced young people. Set up Islamic youth group - 'Hidaya' in partnership with East Didsbury mosque Working creatively (through music, sport, drama) with young people, including: young offenders, muslim youth, care-experienced young people. Set up Islamic youth group - 'Hidaya' in partnership with East Didsbury mosque
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Education
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2011 - 2012
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London
Master of Science (MSc), Middle East Politics -
2011 - 2011
The American University in Cairo
Semester Abroad, Politics -
2008 - 2011
University of East London
International Development: The Third World, with NGO Management, Development studies
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