Wiktoria Ozarek

An enthusiastic student researcher with over five years' experience in public speaking, mentoring and collaborating with academics. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in academic research by developing a career in academic surgery which combines surgical practice with proactive research.

• EXSEL@Leeds Scholarship, 06/2022, 08/2025, University of Leeds, An £6,000 Excellence in Scholarship, Enterprise and Leadership award from Heart Research UK awarded to the top five undergraduate medical students after a strict application process. EXSEL scholars are aspiring academic clinicians who have ambitions to participate in medical research during their medical degree.
• Elaine Mulroy Award, 06/2019, Winstanley College, Recognised for the potential to lead the world for my leadership, communication and public speaking achievements.
• Exceptional Alumni Scholarship, 02/2019, Knovva Academy, Recognised for exceptional teaching of high school students at the Beijing G20 summit.
• Best Speech Writer and Speaker Winner, 02/2018, Harvard University, Presented to over four hundred guests for the Knovva Academy G20 Summit and was recognised for the best speech from all the delegates.
• Outstanding Student Scholarship, 12/2017, Knovva Academy, Received full funding to attend the G20 Summit at Harvard University which enabled me to present and collaborate with renowned academics.
• International Polish Language Competition Laureate, 06/2016, University of Warsaw, Winning work piece published in That Write the Best book.

• Dr Simon Howell, S.Howell@leeds.ac.uk
• Dr Sheila Fraiser, Sheila.fraser7@nhs.net
• Dr Kathryn Griffin, K.J.Griffin@leeds.ac.uk