Huma Qureshi (journalist)
This article is about a freelance journalist. For the Indian film actress, see Huma Qureshi (actress).
| Huma Qureshi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Huma Qureshi Wolverhampton, UK |
| Residence | London, UK[1] |
| Nationality | UK |
| Ethnicity | Pakistani[1] |
| Citizenship | UK |
| Alma mater |
Warwick University, Science-Po[1] |
| Occupation | Journalist[1] |
| Known for |
Journalism, Print, Radio and Occasional TV[1] |
| Home town | Walsall[1] |
| Religion | Islam |
| Website | |
| http://humaqureshi.co.uk | |
Huma Qureshi is a freelance journalist who writes features on culture, literature film, food, design, homes, property, travel & lifestyle.[1]
Qureshi is a former member of the Consumer team for the Guardian and Observer.[2]
Background
Huma got her first break at the The Observer, where she was offered a job as a reporter after having worked as an intern for three months. She also wrote features for the Guardian for five years before leaving to go freelance in 2010.[1]
She now writes for various titles, including The Guardian, The Independent, The i, The Times, Woman & Home etc. Huma also appears on BBC Asian Network and appearing as "Money Girl".[1]
Awards
Huma has won following awards;[1]
- 2008 – Women of the Future Media Awards (Commended)
- 2008 – Finalist in the Prince of Wales Mosaic Talent awards (Arts, Culture and Media category)
- 2007 – BritStar: Outstanding Young British Pakistani by the High Commission of Pakistan
- 2007 – Most Promising Newcomer at the BIBA press awards.