The Author
I am a female Holocaust historian, writer and educator based in the UK. In 2021, I was awarded my PhD for research into the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum's adaptation to the digital museum. I am currently completing a family history research project for a private client, and work as a freelance Educator for the Holocaust Educational Trust. Occasionally, I conduct voluntary English-language proofreading for the Auschwitz Museum, for which I received the 'If Not for Those Ten...' award in 2016. Over the last decade, I have worked for the UK Holocaust Memorial team, the Holocaust Research Institute at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Holocaust and Genocide Research Partnership, and volunteered with organisations such as The National Holocaust Centre and Museum, the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and The Wiener Holocaust Library.
Why 'A Week in Auschwitz'?
I began this blog in late June 2012, whilst completing the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum's International Summer Academy. The course takes place on-site at the former camp in Oświęcim, Poland, for a period of five days; therefore, I actually did spend almost a week in Auschwitz itself. I wasn't sure if the blog would continue for very long, but as it grew and people came to recognise the name, I decided not to change it.
This blog was shortlisted in the 'Education' category at the UK Blog Awards 2016, and longlisted in the UK Blog Awards 2017.
As I am now working full-time and have unfortunately been living with long Covid since 2021, I write and publish posts on a very sporadic basis. Nevertheless, I would like to thank all readers and followers for their support.
