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Helen Simmons
City Coordinator
I'm a Senior Researcher in Design Innovation at Northumbria Uni. I previously worked in digital innovation and have spoken at Pint of Science on subjects such as emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and extended reality. I'm delighted to be heading up the team for 2023.
Xanthea Todd
Communications manager
I'm a postgraduate researcher working towards a PhD in Biomedical Science, with interests in cancer immunology and hypoxia. I'm passionate about bringing science out of the labs and lecture halls into a more relaxed environment where open discussions can take place.
Isabella Lawrence
Our Body event manager
I'm a PhD student at Newcastle University, researching ribosome production. These tiny machines read the genetic code and make all the proteins in the body. I am interested in bringing current research to the public in accessable ways and cannot wait to hear from all of our amazing speakers.
Amy Tooke
Our Body event manager/web manager
I’m a microbiologist currently working as a research associate in the Microbes in Health and Disease theme at Newcastle University. I have enjoyed attending Pint of Science in the past and am really happy to be helping to organise it this year because I love bringing science to a wider audience!
Rebekah Scanlan
Beautiful Minds event manager
I’m a second year PhD researcher at Newcastle University using computational modelling to investigate cellular senescence which is a hallmark of ageing. I enjoy engaging the public about science and so I’m looking forward to helping run Pint of Science this year!
Sebastian Jorgensen
Atoms to Galaxies/Our Society event manager
I’m a first year PhD student at Northumbria University studying Renaissance music theory. Sharing research and its impact with the wider public is as important today as ever; as a member of the Pint of Science team, I’m so excited to be able to help other students showcase their brilliant science!
Blake Kesic
Atoms to Galaxies/Our Society event manager
Finishing my PhD on explosives and looking to start my career off with a bang! I’m highly passionate about science communication and outreach, even performing an 8 minute stand-up comedy set on forensic science. Pint of science is going to be a lot of fun!
Ellie Ashcroft
Planet Earth event manager
PhD student specialising in protein biochemistry with Northumbria University and Procter and Gamble. My research involves studying novel enzyme function under dry conditions for stain removal on fabrics. My enthusiasm for outreach and science is what encouraged me to take part in Pint of Science.
Liberty Duncan
Planet Earth event manager
I am a final year law student with an interest in Physics and Maths. It is great to be a part of the Newcastle Team bringing accessible science to the pubs, cafes and creative spaces of our city. I am incredibly excited for Pint of Science 2023 and look forward to facilitating this exciting event!
Giusy Mariano
Volunteer
I am a microbiology research fellow at Newcastle University. I am interested in bacteria-bacteriophages interactions and looking forward to be part of Pint of Science this year.
Alisha Gibbs
Volunteer
I am currently a PhD candidate working with the Diabetes Research Group at Newcastle University; my area of research in particular is focussed on pancreatic beta cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. I am thrilled to be a part of this year’s Pint of Science festival and can’t wait to get started!
Isa Wilson
Volunteer
I got my BSc in psychology before training to become a secondary school chemistry teacher. I now work in adult education and started supporting Pint of Science events in Cambridge in 2016. I'm very excited to be part of the Newcastle team this year.
Izil Esman
Volunteer
I am an enthusiastic 1st year PhD student working on peptidoglycan hydrolases and antimicrobial peptides. I have attended Pint of Science when I was doing my undergraduate. I love hearing researchers talk about topics that they feel very passionate about as I find their enthusiasm contagious!
Charlie Edleston
Volunteer
I’m a first year PhD student at Newcastle University. My PhD is in medicinal chemistry, focusing on the enzyme MTHFR. I carried out my undergrad degree in Leeds, where I attended a couple of Pint of Science events last year inspiring me to get involved this year.
Ngoc Nguyen
Volunteer
I am a first year PhD student in Linguistics at Northumbria University. My research interests lie in edtech, virtual exchange, global citizenship education, and intercultural communicative competence. To me, science is life, so making science more accessible is super duper appealing to me.
Paul Beal
Volunteer
Hello! I recently started working at Northumbria University in the Research and Innovation Services team as a Project Coordinator. While I don’t have a background in science, I love supporting any endeavour that makes the sharing of knowledge a more collaborative affair.
Erin Kinnee
Volunteer
I am passionate about Design Thinking and emerging technologies and I leverage both to support clients to solve their business challenges. Additionally, I am finishing up a second degree in Environmental Science and have a particular interest in the sustainable use of technology solutions.
Megan Doherty
Volunteer
Hello. My research revolves around participation and how people communicate through the complex structures of society. I have started working on external projects for academia in helping smaller businesses develop their stakeholder identification, cultivation, and recruitment in the North East.
Alana Mullins
Volunteer
I am a PhD student investigating the underlying physiological biology of age-dependent diabetes development. I have taken part in Pint of Science events before and couldn't wait to be involved in Newcastle's event this year. Pint of Science is welcome to anyone who is intrigued to learn!