“Hello, my name is Tyra. I am an aspiring journalist and an undergraduate student at Oxford Brookes University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Journalism and Publishing. I have a passion for the arts, music, and philosophy, and I hope to use those and other skills throughout my work to come,” said Tyra Awuku.

Her achievements:

– Merit in Philosophy catergory of the John Locke Institute 2024 Global Essay Prize

– Editor of St Saviour’s and St Olave’s Church of England School’s newsletter

– Endeavour Award (St Saviour’s and St Olave’s Church of England School)

– Jack Petchey Award (2024)

Oxford Brookes is ranked 2nd in the United Kingdom for journalism in the Guardian’s league table for 2025 (Guardian, Best UK universities for journalism league table, published 7 September 2024). It was ranked 1st in 2024 (Guardian, Best UK universities for journalism league table, published 9 September 2023).