Huma Qureshi (journalist)

Huma Qureshi
Born Huma Qureshi
Wolverhampton, UK
Residence London, UK[1]
Nationality UK
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]
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 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, and Woman & Home. Huma also appears on BBC Asian Network, 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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Profile". Official Website. Retrieved Jan 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  2. ↑ "Huma Qureshi". London: The Guardian. 1 October 2007. Retrieved Jan 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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