Thomas Oakey

NCTJ-qualified journalist and
social media specialist with eight
years’ experience working
across multiple platforms for
global brands and publishers,
and a first-class journalism
degree from Cardiff University.
Currently studying for an MA in
European Studies at the
University of Amsterdam.

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Imperial War Museums • 26th October 2020

Shorsh Saleh: Forced to Flee

Interview with Shorsh Salah, Kurdish artist who created two artworks for Imperial War Museum's Refugees exhibition. We talked about his experience of being forced to flee, the two years of travelling across borders illegally and the eight years of waiting for asylum in the UK.
Imperial War Museums • 23rd October 2020

Instagram interview with artist Indre Serpytyte

“Art offers a poetic way of looking at something so horrid” Artist Indrė Šerpytytė has transformed the difficult journeys of individual refugees across the Mediterranean into ‘constellations’. This social media clip is an edit of a longer film that features on the IWM website and as part of the museum's Refugees exhibition, which I conducted the interview and assisted in the edit.
We Are Social UK • 23rd January 2018

The long read: Why we need Meghan Markle back on social

On January 10, 2018, we said ‘rest in peace’ to Meghan Markle’s social presence, as the former Suits star axed her 1.9 million Instagram and 350,000 Twitter followers. To fall in line with royal protocol, she’s been ordered by royal decree to limit her social media presence to @KensingtonRoyal, before she weds Prince Harry in May.
We Are Social • 16th January 2018

Seven social media resolutions for 2018

As we step, bleary-eyed, into the cold light of January, it’s time to engage in the age-old ritual of setting unrealistic targets of self-growth and self-gain. “I will own my home before February!”, “I will run three marathons this year!” ... “I will FIX Facebook’s fake news and outside interference problems!”
We Are Social UK • 28th September 2016

How athletes can keep winning at social after Rio 2016

It’s tough at the top. In the world of Olympic and Paralympic sport, you spend a lifetime trying to deliver that killer display, knowing that one slip can undo everything. I'm not just talking about life on the track - I'm talking about social media.
South West Londoner • 1st July 2016

New artwork unveiling at Tooting’s Springfield University Hospital to brighten rehabilitation unit

Previously unseen artwork created by prizewinning artists especially for Tooting’s Springfield University Hospital will make its public debut at a west London exhibition tonight.
South West Londoner • 20th June 2016

Delicious decision-making: Brixton Brexit burger feeds EU referendum debate

A Brixton restaurant has joined the EU referendum debate ahead of Thursday’s vote in the only way it knows how: A limited edition Brexit-inspired burger.
SWLondoner • 17th June 2016

Cat killer continues to terrorise South London pet owners

On the trail of the notorious south London cat killer, who continues to terrorise Croydon pet owners.
South West Londoner • 14th June 2016

Melnikova and Lu overcome nerves and the weather to take singles titles at Aegon Surbiton Trophy

Marina Melnikova beat Stephanie Foretz to claim the women’s singles title on a heavily interrupted final day at the Aegon Surbiton Trophy on Sunday.
SWLondoner • 13th June 2016

Melnikova claims women's title at Aegon Surbiton Trophy - YouTube

A roundup of the final day of play at the Aegon Surbiton Trophy, featuring unseeded Russian Marina Melnikova victory.
South West Londoner • 10th June 2016

Roll up roll up for unique chance to sponsor Ryman Premier side Kingstonian next season

Kingstonian are taking an innovative approach to finding new shirt sponsors by inviting businesses to participate in a superdraw.
South West Londoner • 9th June 2016

Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham and Queens Park Rangers stars all out to claim Euro 2016 glory

Crystal Palace and Fulham players will be out in full force at Euro 2016 to help Wales make their mark on their first major tournament for 58 years.
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