“I love adventure and learning from lots of different contexts.”
Yasmin Tukur is a Master’s student studying for an MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Management at Imperial Business School. After completing a master’s degree in African Studies at the University of Oxford, she chose Imperial to bring together her passion for research, entrepreneurship and real-world impact.
Spotlight on Africa
Yasmin has recently taken on the role of President of the Africa Business Careers Club, which brings together her personal, professional, academic interest in Africa. Alongside a team of fellow students, she is looking forward to shaping the vision, strategy and mission of the club this year.
The club champions business innovation in Africa, organising guest speakers and events connecting students with opportunities, insights, and professional networks.
“It’s great to be that bridge and hopefully generate opportunities that have long-term impact.”
Yasmin is hoping to use her platform this year to promote involvement in creative industries, a sector she feels is important to be continually supported in a business context. Additionally, this year’s tenure seeks to platform entrepreneurship and people who are building critical infrastructure on the continent.
A global outlook
Yasmin was drawn to the global outlook of Imperial and Imperial Business School, in particular the global elective modules available on her course.
“These modules give you real life exposure and hands-on experience of what it means to tackle a problem through a contextual lens.”
Yasmin values her diverse experiences living in multiple UK cities during her studies and studying abroad in Montreal during her undergraduate degree.
“I love adventure and learning from lots of different contexts. Each of those experiences were key to shaping who I am today.”
A passion for culture and creativity
With an undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts, specialising in sustainable development and cultural studies, Yasmin’s creative interests expand to the world of food, art, fashion and film.
“I really love exploring London, going to exhibitions, spending time in galleries and filling my life with lots of different pockets of colour.”
For Yasmin, Black History Month is an opportunity not only to celebrate achievements and representation, but also to reflect on how representation is systemically created.
“Efforts towards representation are a continued systemic effort. There is value in having a dedicated time and space for those efforts, but the deeper and more impactful value is in thinking about how those efforts can be inscribed in the everyday.”
In honour of Black History Month, Yasmin shares people who have shaped her research:
- Francis Nymanjoh, research on decoloniality and anti-coloniality
- Saida Hartman, offering critical Black feminist epistemologies and literature
And artists whose work have inspired her:
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Explore Imperial’s Black History Month webpages, featuring events, profiles and key initiatives.