Olivia Vashti Ayim

Meet Olivia Vashti Ayim — Nominee for Vice President

Olivia Vashti Ayim is a climate physicist pursuing a DPhil in Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics at the University of Oxford. Her research explores extreme weather events and the ways human activity influences their intensity and frequency.

She holds a Master’s in Atmospheric Science and Technology from Sapienza University of Rome and the University of L’Aquila, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Earth System Physics from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy.

At Oxford, Olivia has been deeply involved in community and student leadership. She served as Co-Lead of the Logistics Team for the 2023 Oxford Africa Society Conference and as Treasurer of the Society during the 2023/24 academic year. She also led the Oxford Ghana Society for two years, organizing events and strengthening connections within the Ghanaian community. Currently, she is co-leading the formalization of the Society with Joyce Dzide-Tei, overseeing registration and university recognition efforts.

Driven by her passion for science communication and sustainability, Olivia works to bridge the gap between climate research and public understanding, promoting awareness and action across diverse communities.

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Olivia’s Vision for the Society

“As we move into this exciting new phase of becoming officially recognized, my vision is to see the Society grow as a warm, inclusive space where all Ghanaian students at Oxford feel welcome and heard.

In the role of Vice President, I aim to support the new leadership team by sharing my experience, offering guidance, and helping ensure continuity. I’m especially excited to see new voices and ideas take the lead as we continue building a community that reflects who we are — and supports our academic, cultural, and professional aspirations.”