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Meet our Associate Fellows
Associate Fellows are exceptional master’s and PhD students at Manchester, Oxford or Cambridge who turn ideas into visible impact across the UK and globally. They co-curate MOP Dialogues and events, translate research into crisp, actionable briefs, and support practicums and micro-projects by signposting methods, data and contacts. They also build tri-university relationships, offer light mentoring and, where appropriate, make high-integrity introductions that broaden our network. They receive curated invitations and early notice for high-demand MOP Dialogues and select partner convenings (subject to capacity). The role is honorary and non-executive, with no fiduciary duties and a light time commitment; reasonable expenses are covered for agreed activities.
Tracey Boakye Serebour, MBBS
Associate Fellow, Global Surgery & Musculoskeletal Science
Tracey Boakye Serebour is an Oxford-based clinician–researcher and Associate Fellow at the Manchester–Oxbridge Partnership (MOP). At the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), her DPhil research examines knee ligament injury—especially ACL—using single-cell and molecular profiling, with a focus on ancestrally inclusive datasets that improve diagnosis, treatment and recovery for under-represented populations. A Rhodes Scholar (Ghana; Green Templeton College), Tracey works at the intersection of global surgery, musculoskeletal science and health equity, translating lab insights into practical pathways for surgical care and rehabilitation across West Africa.
Margaret Marewo
Associate Fellow, Urban Development & Inclusive Cities
Margaret Marewo is an urban-development practitioner focused on inclusive city-making, housing, and neighbourhood improvement. She recently completed her MSc in Global Urban Development & Planning at The University of Manchester, where her work explored practical pathways for upgrading basic services, strengthening local governance, and using evidence to shape city decisions. Prior to Manchester, Margaret contributed to urban planning and local development projects with public, NGO, and consulting teams, bringing a grounded, community-first perspective to research and delivery. Her interests include participatory planning, gender- and youth-responsive urban policy, and the use of data for programme design and monitoring. At MOP, she brings an applied lens to collaborations between universities, city authorities, and mission-driven organisations—helping translate research into action for more liveable, equitable urban neighbourhoods.
Shadie Esteki
Associate Fellow, Global Health & Primary Care
Shadie Esteki is a clinician-in-training with a passion for community-centred, equitable healthcare. She is currently pursuing the MBBS at Hull York Medical School and recently completed a BSc in Global Health at The University of Manchester. Shadie brings broad frontline and community experience—from care-home support and GP reception work to tutoring and clinic administration—alongside leadership roles as Vice President of the GP Society (HYMS) and Clinical Representative, ENT Society. She has served as a Student Representative at Manchester and volunteers with Spotlight on Africa, supporting maternal and child health initiatives.
Raymond Mackey
Associate Fellow, Evidence & Public Service Delivery
Raymond Mackey is Associate Fellow for Evidence & Public Service Delivery at the Manchester–Oxbridge Partnership. An evidence-to-action practitioner focused on improving health and education systems, he recently completed an MSc in Global Development Management at The University of Manchester, following a BA (Hons) in International Relations & Development Studies (University of Chester). His portfolio spans field research with Rwanda Cooperation (Kigali)—earning a Certification of Excellence for government-facing analysis—stakeholder engagement, and policy design. With hands-on operations and team-lead experience in the UK, he bridges analysis and frontline delivery.
Alice Dillon
Associate Fellow, Earth System Sciences & Sustainability
Alice Dillon is a BSc Geography undergraduate at the University of Manchester, specialising in physical geography with a focus on geomorphology and Earth system sciences. She is committed to advancing sustainability and advocates for the integration of geography into global policy-making to foster a greener economy and planet. Alice is particularly passionate about promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to drive meaningful environmental change.
Kamalpreet Kaur
Associate Fellow, South Asian Political History & Carceral Studies
Kamalpreet Kaur is an Associate Fellow at the Manchester–Oxbridge Partnership (MOP) and a PhD researcher in History at the University of Manchester (2024–ongoing). Her work examines state power, dissent, and carceral governance in late-colonial India—focusing on “political crime,” hunger strikes, force-feeding, and the medicalisation of dissent. She holds an M.Phil. (Distinction) from the University of Hyderabad and has presented at DCU’s South Asian Conference, SSHM (Strathclyde), and Münster’s Critical South Asian Death Studies meeting. Her awards include UGC-JRFand AHRC NWCDTP.
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