Tim Squirrell

Tim Squirrell has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as the Head of Communications & Editorial at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing communication strategies and content creation.

Prior to this, Tim worked at the UK Home Office as a Senior Executive Officer from 2019 to 2021. In this role, they likely held managerial responsibilities and contributed to the overall functioning of the organization.

Tim also worked at The University of Edinburgh, where they held two roles. First, as a Senior Tutor from 2016 to 2019, they likely provided academic support and guidance to students. Second, as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2018, Tim was involved in a research project focusing on social interactions on the dark web, conducting qualitative research and using data coding software.

Before their time at the university, Tim served as the President of the Cambridge Union Society in 2014. In this role, they organized debates and events, managed a large team, and had responsibilities as a trustee-director of a charity.

Additionally, Tim worked as the Debate Editor and Columnist at the Cambridge Tab from 2013 to 2014, and as an Executive Officer at the Cambridge Union Society from 2013 to 2014.

Lastly, they gained experience in sustainable development as a Project Worker at Education Partnerships Africa in 2012, specifically working on improving secondary schools in rural western Kenya.

Tim Squirrell earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Science and Technology Studies from The University of Edinburgh from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Master of Natural Sciences (MSci) degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge from 2011 to 2015. Tim's education began at the American Academy Paphos from 2005 to 2011, but the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.