The MCR committee consists of fellow students elected by the MCR to represent the postgraduate community’s interests in college and the university. We put on fun parties and interesting speakers and help make sure everything runs smoothly. Corpus is a very well-funded MCR, meaning we’ve got a great budget for running events and many opportunities to make your passion a reality here.
The 2025 MCR Committee
President – Odara Medagedara
mcr_president@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a PhD student based at the MRC Toxicology Unit and the Gurdon Institute. My research involves developing a new method by which to holistically characterise airway toxicity. As MCR President, my role is to work alongside the rest of the Committee to represent the views of the MCR to the College so we can foster a welcoming and enriching environment for you here at Corpus.
Vice President – Emma Bouckley
mcr_vicepresident@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a maths PhD student studying the fluid dynamics of soft porous media. As Vice, my job is to represent the MCR in college matters alongside the president, as well as to support all other committee roles in their work.
Treasurer – Laura Erbetta
mcr_treasurer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD student in the Department of Plant Sciences working on modelling the spread and management of plant pests and pathogens. As Treasurer, I oversee the MCR budget so that it can be used efficiently to support the needs and activities of the MCR. Feel free to get in touch if you have any budget-related questions!
Secretary – Mark Yin
mcr_secretary@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a PhD student in Criminology researching how children in conflict with the law engage with legal decision-making. As secretary, I help keep the MCR updated on what’s happening with the committee – particularly our meetings and other events. Sing out if there is any information about any of this that you’re missing!
Social – Zuzanna Krause
mcr_social@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am an Oncology PhD student at the Early Cancer Institute, where I look at the evolutionary dynamics of acute myeloid leukaemia. As a social secretary I will be making sure that you have an enjoyable time in Cambridge and feel a part of the MCR!
Social – Dimitris Paparas
mcr_social@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Social – Sára Tóth
mcr_social@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Partners and Families – James Faulkner
mcr_partnerandspouses@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD student at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, studying the optical physics of graphene at high carrier concentrations and its applications in novel battery technology.
Welfare – Pablo Araguas Rodriguez
mcr_welfare1@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Welfare – Helen Pretorious
mcr_welfare2@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Sustainability and Charities – Sophia Feist
mcr_green@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD Candidate in History, researching court tailors, dress, and politics in the sixteenth-century Holy Roman Empire. As Greens Officer, I communicate with the college about sustainability and host greens events and initiatives in the MCR community.
LeckSoc – Anna Van Urk
Ieckhamptonsociety@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD student in English, studying Dante’s Divine Comedy in postcolonial settings. As LeckSoc Officer, I organise spaces in which postgraduate students at Corpus can share their research with each other.
Computer – Dimitris Paparas
mcr_computerofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
International – Yashas Raj mcr_international@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD Student at the Centre for Climate Repair. I am also from Boston, USA! As your international student representative, I will always be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have while settling into Cambridge. I’ll also be organizing events for our international students, including cultural food potlucks, so we can get a ‘taste’ of everyone’s backgrounds! If there’s any way I can help make Corpus a home away from home, please let me know 🙂
Library – Amber Kirwin
mcr_libraryofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Disabled Students’ Officer –
mcr-dso@corpus.cam.ac.uk
This position is currently vacant.
Please get in touch if you’d like to be involved!
Catering and Bar – Benedict Turner-Berry
mcr_kitchenrep@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Sports – Jonny Breheny
mcr_sport@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a PhD student from the UK working on the usefulness of climate risks in predicting future stock returns within the Department of Land Economy. As Sports Officer, I am naturally responsible for all matters involving sport, and am always looking for suggestions on things I can do to improve your sporting experience at Corpus!
LGBTQIA+ – Pablo Araguas Rodriguez
mcr_lgbtq@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Ethnic Diversity – Josh Abioye
mcr_ethnicdiversityofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk