Zahra advocates for youth with arthritis

Carnmoney woman Zahra Baz, graduates this summer from Ulster Univeristy with a BSc in Journalism with Education, achieving a first-class honours, while balancing physical conditions and extensive volunteering commitments. 
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Zahra Baz

During her time at UU, Zahra has overcome adversity in terms of her health with issues arising from her physical conditions, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Tendonitis and Amniotic Band Syndrome. 

She said: “My health can be difficult to manage due to its erratic nature. The help and support of my lecturers has been amazing, and they were always on hand and understanding of any extensions I required.” 

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Zahra says she chose Ulster University as it offered her a support system close to home, where she could manage her health.

“Ulster University was always my first choice as it is close to home. Close to home meant more than a simple train ride. Close to home meant closer to doctors, to my appointments and to the organisations I work with on a personal and professional level. Ulster University meant I was close to my much-appreciated support system.” 

Zahra is also involved in a range of volunteering activities in organisations such as Versus Arthritis, Children in Need, the National Childrens Bureau and BBC NI. 

She has been appointed to the Youth Advisory Panel of Versus Arthritis which advises the organisations of programmes and research that will help young people with Arthritis.

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