Nanxy LH

aka radscal

Nanxy is currently an undergraduate Politics and Sociology student at the University of Bristol with a strong interest in social exclusion and isolation regards to intersections of disability, gender and race.

A recovering cynic, Nanxy has dreams to 'make the world a better place', and perhaps open an arts workshop café. In their spare time, they write words that too often centre on themes of belonging and nostalgia for what never was.

Nanxy has experience with magazine design and social media management and welcomes opportunities in these areas. They are also passionate about campaigning and research around health justice and mental health.

For work and personal, please email nanxyz@pm.me

For radscal and related projects, please email radscal@pm.me

Works

2018

This year I have worked extensively with The Bristol Spittoon (a satire magazine launching Sep 2018) from conception to planning to formatting for print. I also designed and formatted Thirdspace: King's Geography Magazine's first issue's layout.

2017

My article about issues within mainstream and white veganism in Palatinate newspaper was the most read article of the month (Jan 2017) and I had a poem published in The Kindling Journal. I was heavily involved in the conception and creation of blink Magazine, single-handedly designing and formatting the 64-page long print magazine which sold over 100 copies at its launch event, and is now being stocked in a local bookshop.

2016

I had photography published in Issue #2 – Color 彩 of sinθ (Sine Theta Magazine).

Experience

Web Intern

Project Myopia, UK

Project Myopia is a platform devoted to diversifying university curricula through crowdsourcing material from students.

  • Social media management of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to increase engagement and direct traffic to website.
  • WordPress website management.
  • Administrative duties of organisation and communication via email.

Aug – Present

Design Intern

Gantan Ltd., Hong Kong

Gantan Ltd. is a technology start-up with a core business in building cloud asset solutions which detect and manage real-time space, state and status of assets in industrial settings.

  • Created company website using HTML/CSS.
  • Designed labels for hardware products, assembled hardware products and installed images onto SD cards.

Jul – Sep 2017

Student Research Assistant

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Assistance in CUHK Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care.

  • Data entry and processing of 700 interviews using MS Excel.
  • Translated interview transcripts and research paper between Chinese and English.
  • Literature search and review of references (in APA format) for research reports.
Jul – Sep 2016

Education

University of Bristol, United Kingdom

BSc in Politics and Sociology
Units focusing on race and ethnicity, environment, global justice, health and illness.

2017 – Present

Durham University, United Kingdom

CertHE in Economics
Chinese Level 5 module – equivalent of HSK Level 5.

2015 – 2017

West Island School, Hong Kong

IB Diploma; iGCSEs

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 40 points
  • International GCSEs: 11 A*-A's, including Maths (A*) and English Language (A)

2008 – 2015

Voluntary Work & Activities

Lesson Planner

Black Dog Project, Bristol

The Black Dog Project sees university students facilitate discussions and teach youth in the Bristol community issues surrounding mental health. Volunteers have the opportunity to lead assemblies, conduct workshops and provide listening groups to pupils who may be affected by mental ill health.

  • Roles include creating PowerPoints, writing scripts and planning activities for a range of audiences and age groups, as well as delivering training for volunteers. Examples of past workshops include well-being and resilience, positive body image, anxiety, bullying and exam stress.
May 2018 – Present

Co-founder and Co-President

Durham People of Colour Association

DPOCA aims to provide representation and support for students of Durham University who identify as a person of colour. The association advocates for people of colour (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students) and serve as a safe, welcoming space for people of colour to access confidential welfare services, meetings and talks, social events, campaigns, and education on race-related issues, as well as facilitate greater racial dialogue and awareness on campus.

Jun 2016 – Sep 2017

Treasurer

Sexpression: Durham

Sexpression:UK is a student organisation that empowers young people to make decisions about sex and relationships by running informal and comprehensive sex and relationship sessions in the community. University student volunteers facilitate sex and relationship lessons with young people in local schools.

Jun 2016 – Jun 2017

radscal

radical / rascal

radscal is my personal project.

It aims to initiate conversations around various topics close to my heart through contributions to zines and interactive media. Ongoing projects revolve around themes of reconnections, distance (physical and emotional) between generations, and finding comfort and healing through food.