Uyen Minh Anh Doan
Edinburgh,Edinburgh
Summary
Vietnamese undergraduate student pursuing a degree in international relations in the UK, with a focus on Asia-Pacific affairs. Engages critically with diplomacy and global politics, challenging traditional Western perspectives. Strong background in history and anthropology enhances understanding of international relations beyond conventional frameworks. Prepared to contribute to discussions on Asia's development within the global context.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Programme representative
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
2025.10 - Current
- Negotiated successfully for additional facilities for the benefit of participating students.
- Fostered relationships with university departments to facilitate better resource sharing.
- Streamlined programme updates with timely dissemination to all participants.
- Collaborated with other representatives for effective problem solving.
Education volunteer
ENGin
Oxford, Oxford
2025.10 - 2026.01
- Volunteering as an English tutor for Ukrainian students whose education was being disrupted due to the ongoing conflict
- Preparing interactive, individual, and active lessons every week
- Working with other volunteers with different backgrounds
- This role require basic pedagogical skills and understanding the mentality of young people who live in conflict zones
- Successfully helped two Ukrainian students to improve their English skills in one year
Marketing officer
Vietnamese Society in Oxford
Oxford, Oxford
2024.10 - 2025.06
- Managed social media platforms for the Vietnamese network in Oxford
- Co-hosted more than 10 events through out the year, which mainly connected Vietnamese scholars in Oxford with other institutions representing overseas Vietnamese
- The event: "Tet in Oxford: Home and Horizon" was attended by more than 300 people with the participation of the Embassy of Vietnam - London
- Co-hosted networking events between Vietnamese scholars with Vietnamese politicians
Volunteer support worker
British Heart Foundation
Oxford, Oxford
2023.10 - 2024.09
- Assisted fundraising projects for patients who suffer from cardiovascular diseases
Education
A-Levels - Politics, History and Sociology
Oxford Sixthform College
Oxford, Oxfordshire 2023.09 - 2025.07
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2025.09 -
Skills
- Basic Chinese
- Basic French
- Policy analysis
- Essay writing
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Academic discussion
- Strategic planning
Languages
English
Advanced
Chinese
Elementary
French
Intermediate
Accomplishments
Student of the year in History
Student of the year in Sociology
Student of the year in Politics
First-year undergraduate courseworks:
- Policy brief on International Development, Aids and Humanitarianism - 68%
- International Development, Aids and Humanitarianism - 71%
- Politics and International Relations: Debates and Concepts - 75%
- French Foundation 2 - 77%
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Programme representative
University of Edinburgh
2025.10 - Current
Education volunteer
ENGin
2025.10 - 2026.01
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Edinburgh
2025.09 -
Marketing officer
Vietnamese Society in Oxford
2024.10 - 2025.06
Volunteer support worker
British Heart Foundation
2023.10 - 2024.09
A-Levels - Politics, History and Sociology
Oxford Sixthform College
2023.09 - 2025.07