Lia Misselwitz

Hi all! My name is Lia. I am studying Comparative Literature with Arabic. I believe in the power of print media. Observing how the UCL200 Pi issue became a collectible among students, staff, and a wider audience, reaffirmed my belief. What I admire most about Pi Media is its spirit of curiosity and inquiry. As editor, I want to make the writing process even more accessible and engaging for students. My approach includes:
- Beginning the year by inviting a prominent media professional to speak about their past experiences with university newspapers. I am planning on launching a monthly guest program featuring journalists, politicians, and authors, in collaboration with university departments.
- Hosting weekly evening socials centred on discussing prompts. These sessions would help students develop article pitches and receive feedback in person or by email.
- During term, exploring the introduction of a monthly mini publication to showcase emerging voices.
- At the end of each term, producing a printed publication featuring longer form work and a print-only cover article, such as an interview or investigative research. Drop-in sessions would support students to develop original articles on local and global topics.
I bring editorial experience as the junior editor of an academic publication (2025) and editor of my sixth form yearbook (2024). These roles have given me practice in working precisely with language and images. I love working in a team to bring ideas to life.