Deepika Sriram is a second-year Politics, Philosophy and Law student at King’s College London with a strong interest in commercial law and the ways legal frameworks shape financial decision-making. She is particularly interested in how legal risk is assessed and priced in practice-whether through litigation financing structures, corporate governance choices, or regulatory strategy in fast-moving markets. More broadly, she is also interested in the legal and financial implications of emerging technologies. She hopes to build a career in commercial practice where she can work at the intersection of law, finance, and strategy, and develop the judgement required to advise clients in complex, real-world contexts.

Outside of academics, she enjoys music and media, and she likes working on collaborative student projects and events.

Hoseong is a final year BSc Economics student from Korea. Having grown up in both Seoul and Hanoi, he speaks Vietnamese and French alongside Korean and English. Following a year and a half of military service, he returned to economics with a sharpened interest in immigration and geopolitics, applying tools like econometrics and game theory to questions of policy and human movement. He hopes to deepen his research in graduate study, with an eye toward contributing to economic think tanks and policy institutions.
Outside of his studies, Hoseong frequently volunteers as an interpreter at conferences held by UNIDO. He is a fan of Korean cinema and indie music, and can usually be found on a train out of London whenever there's a good hike on the horizon - ideally with good company.

Jimjim is a Second-year History and Political Economy student at King’s College London. A native Mandarin Chinese speaker, he brings an international perspective to his studies and academic work. He is particularly interested in political economy, with a focus on immigration, inequality, and the structural forces shaping modern labour markets and global mobility.

Alongside his degree, Jimjim serves as a PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) Leader for King’s International Foundation, where he supports and mentors students in their academic transition. He enjoys teaching and guiding others through complex ideas, especially in subjects that bridge politics and economics.

Looking ahead, he plans to pursue further postgraduate study, with long-term ambitions in law and international dispute resolution. Outside academia, Jimjim is an enthusiastic pianist and enjoys staying active through table tennis, badminton, and cycling.

Malak is an Egyptian student raised in the UAE, currently pursuing her studies in BSc Political Economy at King’s College London. She will be joining The Weekend of Mistakes as an intern with a focus on social media & content. Her academic interests lie in public policy and Middle East politics, with a particular focus on the intersection of politics and economics. Malak is especially interested in analysing the economic impacts of political tensions and conflict, including their effects on oil markets, international trade, and regional stability. She has previously interned at a regional news channel in the UAE, where she developed a strong interest in political communications and public affairs. Malak aspires to build a career in policy and consulting, working at the intersection of the public and private sectors, particularly in government relations and strategic advisory. At King’s, she serves as a Marketing Officer for the Policy Research Centre and works as a Student Events Assistant for the Department of Political Economy. She aspires to build a career in policy and consulting, working at the intersection of the public and private sectors, particularly in government relations and strategic advisory.

Matilda is a second year European Politics student at King’s College London. Originally from Cumbria, Matilda has taken advantage of the political opportunities in London, immersing herself within government institutions after shadowing her MP in the House of Common.

Following an internship with Citizens UK in May 2025, Matilda has developed a passion of tackling social and economic issues in underrepresented communities. Currently, she is channelling this through working on a research project with King’s College London and Citizens UK to develop the Uk’s first Health Equity Zone. Using qualitative and quantitative methods in a listening campaign, as a Student Community Organiser Matilda is investigating how factors such as economic inequalities and housing problems can impact your health.

Following university, Matilda hopes to pursue a career as a policy advisor in the Civil Service, primarily in health and social welfare.

Miguel is a third year BSc Economics student, from Portugal, at King’s College London. Alongside his studies, he has worked as a Research Assistant and Student Engagement Assistant.

He has a strong interest in how economic theory translates into real world applications across sectors such as Public Policy, Health and Sustainability. His coursework in specialised areas, including Econometrics and Monetary Economics, has deepened his commitment to pursuing a Master’s degree. Miguel has the long-term goal of working as an applied economist in research and consultancy across both the public and private sectors, with a focus on identifying practical “frictions” that affect outcomes.

He brings this diverse experience to the Weekend of Mistakes team, where he will contribute as a Social Media and Content Assistant.

Rea Kim is a second-year student, pursuing a BSc in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at King’s College London. An active and curious member of the community, she is a student representative for her course, part of several academic committees, and has a strong focus on cultivating youth leadership. She will be working as a Social Media and Content Intern for The Weekend of Mistakes.

As a Korean who grew up in Hong Kong, she has a keen interest in economic inequality and advocating for equitable policy solutions, and the delicate political economy of the Asia-Pacific region. She is also interested in exploring the history and political theories of finance, and how this has shaped modern economic and legal systems. After finishing her undergraduate studies, she is on track to pursue a Master’s degree.

Siddhi is a penultimate year History and Political Economy student at King's College London. She took a gap year as a Research Associate at the Adam Smith Institute, where she co-authored a summary report on policy reform for young people and taxpayers (based on 50 years of previous research) that became one of the top three UK think tank publications in August 2024.

She studied at Nanyang Technological University Singapore last summer, taking a module in Labour Economics, which deepened her interest in how thoughtful regulation can enable, rather than restrict, market efficiency. Her interest is in how media influences public perceptions of economic policy (tax, regulation, energy) as well as whether attitudes are shifting towards research in AI and Neurotechnology.

She freelances in production work, such as filming, video editing, photography and website management for both clients and friends!

Trisha is a first year Political Economy student with a strong interest in how economics and politics intersect, particularly in moments of uncertainty and disruption. She will be working as an Artist Liaison. She is fascinated by how policy decisions, market failures and political leadership shape global economic outcomes. She is a member of the King’s Think Tank, where she contributes to research projects analysing contemporary political and economic developments. Her work has explored the global impact of U.S. political leadership and the narratives surrounding economic policy. Trisha has completed two summer internships at JPMorgan Chase, gaining exposure to wealth management and financial operations and would like to work in finance and banking in the future.

Zahaan is a third year BSc Economics student from Mumbai, India and is working as an artist liaison at the Weekend of Mistakes. She is passionate about pursuing a career in economic research after developing an interest in Applied Econometrics and Behavioural Economics. Additionally, she is curious about microfounded policy-making and the increasing importance of Nudge Units in governments across the world. Over the summer, she worked as an intern economist at an asset management firm and authored an investor report about India’s trade and growth during deglobalisation. This fostered her interest in data-driven research. Beyond academics, Zahaan enjoys discussions about international politics, theatre, her favourite sports teams and triathlon.