Toby's interests include human rights documentation, the prohibition of torture, and freedom of conscience, and he has published widely on these topics. Running throughout his work has been an emphasis on the wider social and cultural significance of legal claims.

Katya Amott is Vice President Education at the Edinburgh University Students’ Association for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Her main priorities are ensuring that students’ academic experience is not only protected, but improved. This includes tackling the awarding gap, advocating for better transparency in university communication with students, and supporting interdisciplinary learning. Katya recently graduated with a MA Hons in Russian Studies.

Dr Zubin Mistry is a Lecturer in Early Medieval European History. He is a historian of early medieval Europe between 500 and 1000 whose work focuses in particular on reproduction.

His research uses topics like abortion and infertility to think about religious beliefs, legal regimes, political culture and medical practice.

Zubin was the interim Associate Director for Semester 1 of 2025/26, whilst Wannes Dupont was on research leave.

Dr Kaveri Qureshi is one of the Co-Directors of GENDER.ED and a Senior Lecturer at the Global Health Policy Unit, which lies within Social Policy at the School of Social and Political Science.  

Dr Kaveri Qureshi is one of the Co-Directors of GENDER.ED and a Senior Lecturer at the Global Health Policy Unit, which lies within Social Policy at the School of Social and Political Science.  

Claire provides administrative support to the GENDER.ED core team, with a focus on event organisation and communication facilitation.