Kirsty Robson is in her second year of studying Society, Politics and Policy at the University of the West of Scotland.

In 2016, she took part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz Project while she was a student at Barrhead High School, where she visited Auschwitz and participated in seminars to discuss the Holocaust’s surrounding issues. Since visiting Auschwitz for the first time, Kirsty has worked tirelessly in her community as a Regional Ambassador for the Holocaust Educational Trust, organising events and speaking publicly to raise awareness. She also has travelled to Israel, Hungary and Poland to further her knowledge. She recently took up the position of Communications Manager for the Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, working with the local Jewish community and planning events.