Committee 2024
The MCR committee are fellow students elected by the MCR to represent the postgraduate community’s interests to college and the university. We put on fun parties, 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 there are a lot of opportunities to make your passion a reality here.
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The 2024 MCR Committee
President – James Faulkner
mcr_president@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a fourth-year PhD student at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, studying the optical physics of graphene at high carrier concentrations and its applications in novel battery technology.
Vice President – Odara Medagedara
mcr_vicepresident@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a third year PhD student using volume electron microscopy techniques to understand lung development as well as to characterise the effects of toxicants on this process.
Treasurer – Greg Chu
mcr_treasurer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a third-year PhD student working on nanotechnology, based in Electrical Engineering. As Treasurer, I’m responsible for managing the MCR budget to ensure that we are using the funds efficiently for the benefit of the MCR community. Please get in touch if there is anything budget-related!
Secretary – Emma Diduch
mcr_secretary@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a third year PhD student in the Department of Geography working on historical demography with Campop. As secretary I help organize committee meetings and take minutes, and also send out weekly email bulletins to keep everyone up to date on what’s happening in the MCR community!
Social – Emma Bouckley
mcr_social@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Emma: I’m a second year Maths PhD student studying fluid dynamics in porous media. I’ll be helping you make the most of Cambridge and our community through events and excursions.
Welfare – Mark Yin
mcr_welfare1@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m Mark (he/him), a second year PhD student researching the rights of children in conflict with the law as they play out in court. Along with Julia (team Oceania woooo) I am v keen to moonlight as one of your welfare officers this year :^) Keep an eye out for events (walks, brekkies, board games, movie nights etc) and sing out if there’s anything we can do to make your experience in the MCR a better one.
Welfare – Julia Beker
mcr_welfare2@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a second-year PhD student from NZ studying at the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. As one of the welfare officers, I hope to be a point of support and a listening ear for all Corpuscles. I’ll be working with Mark to run some events centred around wellbeing at the college!
Greens and Charities – Sophia Feist
mcr_green@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a second year 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 – Natasha Balwit
Ieckhamptonsociety@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a 2nd year PhD student in the Future Infrastructure and Built Environment CDT, where I focus on shallow geothermal heating and cooling for buildings. I love learning about the diverse research members of our Corpus postgrad community carry out, and look forward to organising more opportunities for camaraderie and cross-pollination (plus cheese and crackers). When I’m not at a LeckSoc talk, you can find me writing, playing tennis, or walking my large brown poodle.
Computer – Jennifer Palmer
mcr_computerofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I’m a final-year PhD student from NZ working on the cell biology of neurodegenerative diseases. As your Computer Officer, I’m responsible for managing the Corpus MCR website and mailing list, as well as helping out with the Leckhampton computer room. Feel free to contact me with any IT issues and I’ll do my best to help!
International – Yashas Raj mcr_international@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a third year PhD Student at the Centre for Climate Repair and I am from Boston, USA! As your international student representative, I will always be available for any questions or concerns you may have while you’re 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 – Dee Cirium mcr_libraryofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
Waiting on a pic and bio from this officer!
Disabled Students’ Officer – Position vacant
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
Waiting on a pic and bio from this officer!
Sports – Jonny
mcr_sport@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a first-year 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 responsible for all matters involving sport, naturally, and am always looking for suggestions on things I can do to improve your sporting experience at Corpus!
LGBTQIA+ – Robbie Waddell
mcr_lgbtq@corpus.cam.ac.uk
I am a 4th year Biochemistry PhD student working in the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit and have stepped in as LGBTQ+ officer for the rest of the year! As part of my role I will be running socials and also be a friendly face to chat with if you need. You’ll find me pretending my PhD doesn’t exist at GayDar, the postgrad queer night in Cambridge, or at Rainbow Rocket with the Cambridge queer climbing group! I am always looking for new ways to help build the queer scene at Corpus so let me know if you have any ideas.
Ethnic Diversity – Josh Abioye
mcr_ethnicdiversityofficer@corpus.cam.ac.uk
This will be filled in soon! Welcome to Josh who has just been elected to the position