Sibia Akhtar

Sibia Akhtar is an accomplished Advisory Board Member at the Institute of Historical Research and a Community Researcher at UCL, contributing to the British Textile Biennial. Sibia has significant experience in public programs, serving on the Public Programme Committee at The Portico Library and as a Research Collaborator on urban heritage exhibitions. As a Communications Strategist and Activist at Resistance Lab, Sibia highlighted issues surrounding the use of tasers by Greater Manchester Police. Additional roles include serving as an Associate Curator at the Science and Industry Museum and advising on youth engagement at Manchester Museum. With academic credentials, including a Master of Arts in History from The University of Manchester, Sibia is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and understanding within cultural institutions.