We are delighted to have two plenary speakers for the PIM conference. Shirley Tian Shirley Tian is a third-year History and Politics student at the University of Edinburgh, currently on exchange at Sciences Po Paris. Originally from China, she has studied across China, New Zealand, and the UK, shaping her passion for international student experience, language transitions, and belonging. Shirley has worked as a tutor, mentor, and student representative at committees such as Internationalization and Global Partnerships supporting learners across age groups and cultures. Her work spans teaching, student engagement, and policy advocacy, with a focus on amplifying student voice and fostering inclusive academic communities. Image Tina Harrison Personal Chair of Financial Services Marketing and ConsumptionTina joined the University of Edinburgh in 1993 as a lecturer in Marketing. Prior to this she was a researcher at the Financial Services Research Centre, at UMIST, Manchester, where she was engaged in a segmentation project funded by the Trustee Savings Bank which provided the research for her PhD. She is currently Professor of Financial Services Marketing and Consumption and also has a University role as Assistant Principal with overall responsibility for the University’s academic standards and quality assurance arrangements. Image This article was published on 2025-06-18
