About

Who we are   

The University of Manchester Student Journal of Sociology (UoMSJS) is an academic student journal that is run by postgraduate sociology students and supported by the Sociology department at the University of Manchester. Our aim is to provide a platform for sociology students to publish academic works and encourage them to be innovative and critical about their works.

The Team 

Elliot Lucas – Proofreader

MA in Sociology from The University of Manchester. My areas of interest include lying and deception. Previously studied English and Sociology at the University of Sheffield.

Mollie Hawkins – Outreach

I’m currently studying for an MSc in Sociological Research at The University of Manchester. Areas of interest include sex and pleasure, sexual health and sex and relationships education. I currently teach SRE in schools around Manchester and volunteer with the LGBT foundation. I am passionate about sexual health and all things related, currently aspiring to be a sexual health advisor once I graduate!

Niku Sharei – Editor in Chief

I am obtaining my MSc in Sociology from The University of Manchester. I received my BA in Development Studies from UC Berkeley. I have been the Reporter and Copy Editor of Echo Times at College of Marin, writer for Perspective Magazine at UC Berkeley and have news production experience at KQED, a PBS member. I have also tutored the Social Sciences at the College of Marin. I am interested in Social Network Analysis, Sociology of Art and Education.

Siti Amelia Mohamed Pitchay Gani – Web Manager and Designer

I am an MSc student in Sociological Research at the University of Manchester. I received my BA (Hons) in Sociology and Art History as well as a minor in German Language and German Studies at the University of Toronto. My passion for the arts and academia have led me to working and volunteering in the arts, academic, and government sector at places such as the University of Toronto, National Arts Council Singapore, Rosedale Heights School for the Arts, and the Family Law Association Ontario with experiences primarily focused on research, administration, and teaching. My research interests include race and ethnicity, social stratification, and foodways.     

Wynsei Chu – Graphic Designer

I am currently studying for an MSc in Sociological research from The University of Manchester. Previously studied BA Social Sciences also here at the University of Manchester specialising in Sociology and Anthropology. My research interests include hybrid identity formation, as well as ideas of liminality and belonging.

Xueqing Wu – Editor

Currently, an MA student in Sociology from The University of Manchester and previously finished BA English Language and Literature at Beijing International Studies University. The key interest of research is gender (especially gender performance), sexuality, identity, social capital and qualitative research.