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Lyndsey Croal

Lyndsey Croal

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Public Affairs Manager at Smart Energy GB

  • Education

    • Gairloch High School

      2008 - 2009
      Scottish Highers

      Activities and Societies: School Representative for Highland Youth Voice Volunteer at Local Newspaper Debating Team Hockey Team English: AModern Studies: AFrench: A Maths: A Biology A

    • Queen's University

      2012 - 2013
      International Relations - Exchange Year Political Science and Government

      Core courses: - International Relations Theory- Strategies of Political Research- International Security - Geography, Development and the Third World- Geography, Environment and Health

    • University of St. Andrews

      2014 - 2015
      M.Litt Peace and Conflict Studies With Distinction

      Dissertation: ‘Speaking Security and Framing Islam: Media, Securitization and ‘Othering’ in Britain’­ • Utilising discourse analysis and literature review, this project looked at media framing and securitisation in Britain. By comparing British newspapers’ depictions of terrorist attacks committed by both Islamic and far-right extremists, and examining contextual factors such as a resurgence of the Orientalist discourse, it demonstrated how this leads to the process of ‘othering’ in… Show more Dissertation: ‘Speaking Security and Framing Islam: Media, Securitization and ‘Othering’ in Britain’­ • Utilising discourse analysis and literature review, this project looked at media framing and securitisation in Britain. By comparing British newspapers’ depictions of terrorist attacks committed by both Islamic and far-right extremists, and examining contextual factors such as a resurgence of the Orientalist discourse, it demonstrated how this leads to the process of ‘othering’ in Britain. This subsequently allowed for analysis of policy implications. Core courses: Issues in Peace & Conflict, Theories of Peace & Conflict, Fundamentals of Terrorist Violence, Political Economy of Conflict. Show less

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2010 - 2014
      MA Hons International Relations 2:1

      Activities and Societies: - Nomad Magazine - Fundraising and Events Coordinator, committee member, editorial team, contributor - Untapped Talent (Music society) Dissertation: ‘The Forgotten Communities of Eastern Africa: Insecurity and the Decline of Pastoralism’­ • This project analysed the links between insecurity and climate change, and the rise of the small arms trade in pastoralist communities in Eastern Africa. Core Courses: - Democracy in Comparative Perspective- Armed Force and Society - Contemporary War: Understanding Change and Continuity- Africa in World Politics - African Politics: Themes and Debates-… Show more Dissertation: ‘The Forgotten Communities of Eastern Africa: Insecurity and the Decline of Pastoralism’­ • This project analysed the links between insecurity and climate change, and the rise of the small arms trade in pastoralist communities in Eastern Africa. Core Courses: - Democracy in Comparative Perspective- Armed Force and Society - Contemporary War: Understanding Change and Continuity- Africa in World Politics - African Politics: Themes and Debates- International Cooperation in Europe and Beyond- Social and Political Theory and Enquiry Show less

  • Experience

    • Various

      Apr 2006 - Apr 2015
      Front of House Staff

      Various roles within hospitality, including Front of House Manager for Sweet Melinda's Restaurant in Edinburgh June-September 2014.

    • Nomad Magazine

      Sept 2013 - Jun 2014
      Fundraising & Events Coordinator and Contributor

      - Organised a series of events throughout the year to fund the publishing of print edition - Regularly wrote content for politics, culture and creative writing sections (online and print)- Involved in editorial meetings and regular writing workshops

    • Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies - University of St Andrews

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
      Communications Intern

      • Website design and social media management• Content management with editorial responsibilities

    • Skills Development Scotland

      Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

      • Developing and delivering Parliamentary Engagement Strategy 2016-17 and 2017-18.• Responding to information requests including Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.• Compiling written submissions for Parliamentary inquiries and consultations.• Preparing colleagues for appearances in front of Parliamentary committees.• Monitoring and analysing relevant parliamentary activity and producing weekly reports to update the wider business on political developments.• Assisting with updating SDS’s ‘Briefing Bank’, researching topics in depth and maintaining briefing documents on specific issues.• Liaising with political representatives, including organising briefing sessions and visits, and providing regular activity updates and newsletters. • Providing support during key SDS campaigns.• Delivering political awareness training to colleagues.• Supporting the team’s administrative duties.• Mentor to the Corporate Affairs Team Intern. Show less

      • Parliamentary Liaison and FOI Assistant

        Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

      • Parliamentary Liaison Intern

        Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

    • CABLE Magazine

      Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
      Communications Coordinator and Contributor

      Communications lead and contributor for Scotland's international affairs magazine - www.cablemagazine.scot

    • RSPB

      Oct 2017 - Oct 2018
      Parliamentary Officer

    • WWF-UK

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2023
      Public Affairs Manager (Scotland)

    • The Degrees Initiative

      Nov 2023 - Aug 2024
      Communications Manager

    • Smart Energy GB

      Aug 2024 - now
      Public Affairs Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      University of Geneva
      Jan 2017
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lyndsey Croal
      Scottish Book Trust - New Writers Award 2020 Scottish Book Trust Jan 2020 Year long creative writing mentoring programme.
    • Awarded to Lyndsey Croal
      Dux of School - Jun 2009

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marketing and Communications Coordinator

      Issued by Stepping Stones Therapy Project on Apr 2016
      Stepping Stones Therapy ProjectAssociated with Lyndsey Croal

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Arajuno Road Project on May 2010
      Arajuno Road ProjectAssociated with Lyndsey Croal

    • Young Geographer Magazine - Feature Writing Editor

      Issued by Royal Scottish Geographical Society on Jan 2019
      Royal Scottish Geographical SocietyAssociated with Lyndsey Croal

    • Volunteer - Play On Workshops

      Issued by Paragon Music Ltd on Jan 2017
      Paragon Music LtdAssociated with Lyndsey Croal

    • Conservation Volunteer

      Issued by Shamwari Game Reserve on Oct 2009
      Shamwari Game ReserveAssociated with Lyndsey Croal