Index of published work

Please find below a full index of my published work, including an array of commissioned and non-commissioned opinion and political pieces, reviews, blogs, news articles, interviews and video content across a variety of publications. The links to the web addresses where the articles were published can be found next to the article descriptions.

Published articles:

Journalism.co.uk:

A publication offering advice, tips and information to journalists.

• An article about the role Snapchat plays in mainstream newspaper’s content strategy, framed by an interview with Jasper Fulcher from the Telegraph: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/-tiktok-does-not-have-the-same-environment-for-media-partners-as-snapchat-/s2/a760239/

• An article considering the impact COVID-19 has had on journalism graduates, framed by an interview with Imogen Holland, recent graduate and current radio journalist: https://www.journalism.co.uk/news/how-did-you-get-your-first-job-in-freelance-journalism-/s2/a760949/

SAVAGE Journal:

A UCL-affiliated student platform that comments on art, culture and the world around us.

Online Publication

• Theatre review, UCL production of A Clockwork Orange: http://www.savageonline.co.uk/our-journal/theatre/a-clockwork-orange/

• An article considering how the closure of The Phantom of the Opera is a sign of changing times in the theatre world: http://www.savageonline.co.uk/our-journal/the-show-must-not-go-on/

• Review of David Attenborough’s ‘A Life on Our Planet’ documentary: http://www.savageonline.co.uk/our-journal/review-david-attenborough-a-life-on-our-planet/

• After recieving a press ticket to FemThinkDo’s Imperial Feminisms: Women in the British Empire lecture, I reviewed the event: http://www.savageonline.co.uk/thoughts/femthinkdo-imperial-feminisms/

• Review of Ramin Bahrani’s Oscar-nominated adaptation of Aravind Adiga’s Booker Prize-winning novel The White Tiger: http://www.savageonline.co.uk/our-journal/india-is-two-countries-in-one-an-india-of-light-and-an-india-of-darkness/

Print Editions

• ‘Origins’ Print Edition, an article considering the changing world of theatre in the pandemic (p.90): http://www.savageonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Savage-Issue-12-v.3.pdf

• 'Sensation' Print Edition, an article considering the importance of movie soundtracks to the cinematic experience (p.57): http://www.savageonline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Savage-13-v.2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3a0d5lan1Os-Lna1ZNsXZnDkJLyXpqCudNwinVDJ0atmQewdVtF5PAm-o

The Meridian Magazine:

An online publication giving students a platform to share stories from all corners of the globe.

• A news-based article detailing the findings of an Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review published in July 2020 and what the findings imply about the gender-divide in the NHS: https://meridian-magazine.com/womens-problems-ignorance-and-injustice-at-the-heart-of-our-healthcare-system/

Empoword Journalism:

An award-winning publication led by women that aims to unite and empower journalists across the globe.

• A review of 'Colette', a short film that documents 90-year-old Colette Marin-Catherine’s visit to Mittelbau-Dora, the German concentration camp where her brother died after being caught working as part of the French Resistance during the Second World War: https://www.empowordjournalism.com/all-articles/entertainment/who-knows-if-birds-are-not-a-collection-of-all-our-sorrows-reviewing-colette/

UCL Pi Online:

The oldest and largest student journalism society at UCL, voted “Best Publication in London” at the Student Publication Association Regional Awards 2021.

• Personality politics in the media: https://uclpimedia.com/online/personality-politics-and-todays-media

• An analysis of Blair’s university policy: https://uclpimedia.com/online/should-tony-blair-have-encouraged-half-of-young-people-to-attend-university

• Is Britain losing its cultural sovereignty?: https://uclpimedia.com/online/is-britain-losing-its-cultural-sovereignty-2

• Film review, Bombshell: https://uclpimedia.com/online/film-review-bombshell

• The impact of social media on communication: https://uclpimedia.com/online/does-social-media-improve-or-impede-communication

• Is Feminism still relevant the 21st century?: https://uclpimedia.com/online/the-f-word-is-feminism-necessary-in-the-21st-century

• The impact of LGBT inclusivity in education: https://uclpimedia.com/online/gender-and-sexuality-reducing-the-taboo-through-education

• An analysis of Scotland’s Period Bill, with a consideration of the positive and negative effects underlying the Bill: https://uclpimedia.com/online/free-the-period-free-sanitary-products-in-scotland

• An article considering the lack of representation in modern Western politics, and the possible effects: https://uclpimedia.com/online/the-lack-of-representation-in-modern-politics

• An analysis of whether the first UK Lockdown was lifted too soon, considering the economic, social and political implications: https://uclpimedia.com/online/is-lockdown-lifted-too-soon

• An article considering the effect COVID-19 has had on the Fresher’s experience, framed by an interview with a first-year student at UCL: https://uclpimedia.com/online/itll-be-an-experience-to-look-back-on-being-a-fresher-in-the-covid-19-pandemic

• A commentary on Nicola Adams’ Strictly Come Dancing journey, and how she has changed the narrative on professional ballroom dancing: https://uclpimedia.com/online/nicola-adams-and-strictly-come-dancing-a-refreshing-sign-of-changing-times?rq=Isabelle%20Osborne

UCL Pi Magazine:

• Edition 765, ‘The Dangerous World of Social Constructs’ (p.38): https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d0dc22f70b70c00015d510a/t/5eab199a0fc67753ab4cac29/1588271623833/Bricolage.pdf

• Edition 726, ‘Debunking misconceptions about Freshers week’ (p.40-1): https://issuu.com/pimediamagazine/docs/freshers_edition_25sept_issuu

HIVE South Yorkshire:

The hub for young writer activity in the South Yorkshire region.

• ‘How far is too far?’, an article considering South Korea’s intrusive use of surveillance culture in their attempt to track and trace infected citizens and how the UK’s response differs/replicates this, can be read here: http://www.hivesouthyorkshire.com/isabelle-osborne

UCL Inspiring Minds Programme:

As students in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities began their studies in autumn 2020, 'Inspiring Minds' welcomed them to the Faculty with a full-online programme.

• UCL from Home, a blog post offering advice for remote learning: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/inspiring-minds-induction-2020/student-quarter/ucl-home

• The Matter of Black Lives, an article reviewing an event hosted by UCL Professors considering several works of fiction and how they relate to the BLM movement: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/inspiring-minds-induction-2020/icymi-catch-events/matter-black-lives-reading-group

UCL website and services:

• Thanksgiving Blog, a blog post on the topic of my first Thanksgiving celebration: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/student-blogs-and-vlogs/my-first-thanksgiving-ucl

• Staying productive whilst working from home, a blog offering remote studying tips: https://ambassador.unibuddy.co/blog/post/5f99b4740631e40f118d68ec

• Making the most of UCL Societies, a blog offering advice for students at UCL in regards to getting the most out of the Students Union: https://ambassador.unibuddy.co/blog/post/5fb6cd580f4ed006803818ab

• Bookshops in London, a blog considering my top five bookshops: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation/news/2020/oct/discover-5-best-bookshops-london

• Top tips for dealing with homesickness, a blog offering 7 ways students can cope with missing home whilst at university: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/accommodation/news/2021/apr/top-tips-dealing-homesickness

Video content creation:

UCL Website:

• A video, filmed and edited by myself, detailing how students can maintain positive mental wellbeing during the academic year: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/student-blogs-and-vlogs/wellbeing-series

• A video, edited by myself, offering propsective students of the UCL Department of English Language and Literature an insight into the UCL English Society: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/english/department?fbclid=IwAR3X9gdLMZAY8mrfpQ3LqxHsha__ueJ48xuIoB9-DUOghYJPx8n3O6blLl0

Interview history:

Sine FM is Doncaster's local radio station; our FM broadcast reaches over 116,000 households & 7,100 businesses locally. I work with the ‘1DN’ show team, a show focusing on businesses in the local area, producing quality radio content for the weekly show. Every week, I source and interview multiple guests for the show, primarily business owners and organisations across the region on their business strategies, experiences and services, before editing and formatting the interview material ahead of the show for production using Audacity software.

Below is a list of the interviews I have sourced and conducted during my role to date:

• Dr. Zoe Williams, resident GP on ITV’s 'This Morning' and presenter on ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’, National Advisor for Public Health England (National Physical Clinical Champions Programme): interviewed regarding the Government's COVID-19 campaign to encourage people to take up the vaccine.

• Shazia Mirza, award winning stand up comedian: interviewed regarding her latest comedy show, 'Coconut' and her experience as a comedian during the pandemic.

• Clea Grady, Communications and Marketing Manager at The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust: interviewed regarding the work the Trust does in protecting wildlife and wild spaces, and how the public can protect wildlife as lockdown begins to ease.

• Ryan Pearson, Regional Manager at Booking.com: interviewed regarding a research project that gathered insights on attitudes towards travel, holidaying and vaccine passports, changes in holiday goals and what people have missed most about holidays from more than 28,000 travellers across 28 countries and territories.

• Phil Sheppard, Hub Manager of Doncaster Stories (National Literacy Trust): interviewed regarding the recent initiatives launched by the Trust to aid the literacy of young people in Doncaster.

• Alyson Scott, CEO of Doncaster Mind: interviewed regarding her work with Doncaster Mind and the work the organisation does within Doncaster.

• Haroon Malik, Cyber Security Director at 6clicks: interviewed regarding business owners’ cyber security concerns and how businesses can protect themselves from cyber-related threats.

• Chris Page, Director of Pristine Industrial Cleaning Services: interviewed regarding the services the company offers to companies across the world.

• Sally Lockey and Keeley Lane, Right Up Our Street: interviewed regarding two creative projects with opportunities for the local community to get involved.

• Carmelle Harold, Senior Practitioner at Changing Lives Doncaster: interviewed regarding the work of the charity, which includes helping individuals move past prior experiences and achieve a better future.

• Helen Garlick: interviewed regarding her debut memoir, No Place To Lie.

• Christian Mckay and Adrian Yates, 'Musky's Mutineers': interviewed regarding their fundraising project in aid of Motor Neurone Disease research and the MND Association.

• Lydia Lowther, Voluntary Action Doncaster: interviewed regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination Marshall initiative.

• David Shaul, Doncaster Wool Market: interviewed regarding a livestream event that showcased local musicians.

• Claire Hoyles, Business Development Manager at Home Instead: interviewed regarding Home Instead, an organisation which provides specialised home care.

• Councillor Nigel Ball, Doncaster Council: interviewed regarding the new Danum Library, Gallery and Museum, and the 'Get Doncaster Moving' campaign.

• Managing Director of Phoenix WoMen's Aid: interviewed regarding the organisation does in helping victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse.

• Yusuf Mohammad, Co-founder & Design Director of Plumis & 2009 winner of the James Dyson Award: interviewed regarding his winning invention and how his business has developed since his success.

• Adedolapo Agoro, Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and founder of BME United Doncaster: interviewed regarding the work of the organisation, which focuses on advocating for the rights and welfare of black and minority ethnic individuals in Doncaster.

• Eileen Harrington, founder of DonMentia: interviewed regarding Dementia Action Week.

• Em Scicluna, Resident Growth Manager at TwinklHive: interviewed regarding TwinklHive’s initiative to help young entrepreneurs establish their own business.

• Sam Sims, Chief Executive of National Numeracy: interviewed regarding National Numeracy Day, the importance of numeracy, and the work the organisation does in helping children and adults build their numeracy skills.

• Dr Ben Atkins, President of the Oral Health Foundation and Dr Guy Deeming, specialist orthodontist at Queensway Orthodontics, sits on the Orthodontic Specialist Group and Conference and Meeting committees for the British Orthodontic Society: interviewed regarding changing attitudes towards smiling as a result of the pandemic.

• Jarrod Osborne, Director of Ski Olympic: interviewed regarding the work the organisation does as a ski tour operator based in the French alps.

Journalism.co.uk is publication offering advice, tips and information to journalists. During my placement with the organisation, I interviewed two industry professionals to shape the content of my articles:

• Jasper Fulcher, Snapchat Editor, The Telegraph: interviewed regarding the Snapchat strategy the organisation implements.

• Imogen Holland, freelance content writer with Kevin Burke Web Marketing and freelance journalist with Metro Radio: interviewed regarding how graduates can stand out in a crowded job market and what it takes to find work as a freelance journalist today.