Gah-Kai Leung

"My name is Gah-Kai (pronounced 'GAR-kay') and I'm a PhD student in Politics & International Studies at Warwick. I first got involved with EUTOPIA as part of the pilot programme for the Certificate of Internationalisation (EUCI) and now aim to consolidate Warwick's relationships with our European institutional partners in the network.

I have an ongoing interest in student mobility, especially at the doctoral level where there are few opportunities to collaborate and share research interests across national borders. As a researcher in natural hazards, I am also keen to encourage pan-European efforts to promote sustainability, net zero and environmental resilience. Coming from a multicultural and multilingual background, I am committed to demonstrating the value of intercultural understanding in confronting the global challenges of today and tomorrow."

Sophie Bourne

Hi, I'm Sophie, an MA student in the Centre for the Study of the Renaissance. I'm excited to get involved with promoting EUTOPIA activities at Warwick, particularly among Postgraduate Taught students. I am keen to see EUTOPIA grow and expand the opportunities available at Warwick. I have a wider interest in student mobility and how we can make international opportunities inclusive and accessible for everyone, particularly Widening Participation students.

In my time as a Student Council member, I look forward to providing student input for several upcoming events such as EUTOPIA languages week and would love to see the re-establishment of the EUTOPIA student-led conferences.

Nia Belcher

My name is Nia Belcher and I am completing a BA in History at Warwick. I first became involved in EUTOPIA during my first year through one of the connected learning communities. This experience, as well as studying abroad, has made me interested in promoting student mobility and making more students aware of international opportunities.

Yanyan Li

Hey everyone! I’m Yanyan, a PhD candidate in Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, with a keen interest in how human interactions unfold in real time. My research explores the intricacies of multiparty conversations, focusing on how people do relationship work during group interactions. Using conversation analysis and multimodal analysis, I examine how both vocal and non-vocal behaviours shape social relationships in interactions. I believe that interaction, whether face-to-face or virtual, plays a crucial role in shaping academic and social connections. As a PGR Student Representative, I hope to promote more opportunities for doctoral researchers to engage in meaningful dialogues, share expertise, and build networks that transcend borders through EUTOPIA.

Win Nandar Thet

"My name is Win Nandar Thet, and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Humanitarian Engineering. I first learned about EUTOPIA through theIntroduction to Global Healthmodule, which I will be taking in March 2025, as well as the International Scholarships Meeting at Warwick. I am eager to engage with students and faculty from like-minded institutions focused on sustainability to contribute to creating a collaborative space where a European-centered initiative like EUTOPIA can thrive.

I am currently participating in the EUTOPIA Global Connections event,Environment Without Borders: Seeking Solutions for the Future, and I am particularly interested in the scholarships and networking opportunities that EUTOPIA offers to support sustainability, as well as regional and global collaborations."