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Alex Newbold
City Coordinator
I’m a PhD researcher in the Durham Physics Department, investigating the real-time tracking of ions across solid-liquid interfaces for medical and energy applications, but really I spend a lot of my time ballroom dancing and perfecting mixing margaritas.
Lucy Smith
City Coordinator
I'm a Postdoctoral Researcher in Biosciences at Durham University, studying human skin ageing and how to potentially restore skin health. Outside of work, I’m a crochet addict who loves talking about science, reading (mainly sci-fi and historical fiction) and visiting old and new places!
Lara Small
Event Manager
I'm now in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team at Durham University, but with a background and PhD in biophysics (and astrophysics further back than that). I enjoy talking to people, learning about new science, and sitting in pubs!
Cameron McAllister
Event Manager
I’m a biophysics PhD student working in the Department of Physics at Durham University trying to ‘listen’ to the low-frequency vibrations of proteins. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing about science, running, and bouldering!
Alessandro Borghi
Event Manager
Although still a postdoctoral researcher at heart, I recently joined Durham Engineering as Assistant Professor. With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, my research focuses on Biomechanics - I am interested in translational medicine, medical devices, biological material characterisation.
Ludo De-Falbe
Event Manager
I'm a Natural Science undergrad studying biology and philosophy, hoping to specialise in crop sciences later on.
Rachael Dack
Event Manager
I’m the Bioanalytics facility manager in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. When I am not in the lab I enjoy the great outdoors, exploring new places, or starting (and probably not finishing) my latest craft project.
Beth Hardman
Event Manager
I'm a PhD student in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, investigating the mode of anti-microbial action of chelating agents against bacteria and fungi. Outside of my studies I really enjoy reading, knitting, listening to a lot of Taylor Swift, and drinking copious amounts of coffee!
Nicole Barrett
Event Manager
I'm a PhD student in the bioscience department at Durham University looking at the effects of exfoliation on bioengineered skin models. Outside of this, I like going to the football or going out for cocktail or two!
Melissa Ramsay
Event Manager
I am a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology, with a background in Comparative Cognition and Animal Behaviour. You can usually find me with a book, cup of tea or yoga mat in hand.
Heda Agic
Event Manager
I’m a palaeobiologist and a postdoc in the Department of Earth Sciences working on the evolution and ecology of complex life early in Earth's history, and the role of environmental conditions on the onset of multicellular life. When not in the lab or in the field, I practice historical longsword com…
Carly Tait
Communications
I study Biosciences at Durham University. I hope to help raise awareness about the weird and wonderful world of science
Rachel Ellis
Marketing
I am a first year student studying biology and chemistry at Durham. I am really passionate about science but aside from that I like going to the gym and I play a bit of badminton
Isha Saxena
Communications
I am a PhD student working in the field of offshore wind energy hoping to make a difference in this world. I love to paint and sketch in my free time.
Caroline Allison
Communications
I’m a final year undergraduate studying Biological Sciences. In my spare time I love working with animals aiding conservation efforts, rowing and knitting!
Elise Garcon
Communications
I'm a Masters student in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University, studying interfollicular epidermal stem cells. Apart from science, I love playing music with my band!
Amy Smith
Event Manager
I’m a PhD researcher in Durham physics, looking at new methods of making 2D materials. I can usually be found in the lab talking to my samples, or with a big mug of tea doing some painting.