CR Team

Hi! I’m Jack and I’m serving as Linacre’s CR President. Born and bred in Staffordshire in the Peak District, I’m a 3rd Year DPhil Cancer Science student delving into the intricacies of immunogenicity in Colon Cancer and how manipulating these mechanisms could enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy in cancer treatment. I was originally Publicity Officer in 2022 where I established the Linacre Particular, a weekly newsletter providing all the on-goings of the Linacre CR. Now as the CR President, I actively represent the interests of all Linacre CR members in various college committees as well as chair and lead Exec Committee and CR meetings. Teaming up with an exceptional group of CR committee members this year, my goal is to ensure that your time at Linacre surpasses all expectations. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you spot me at college or feel free to drop me an email with any questions you may have.

Hello! I’m Kenneth, the Treasurer for Linacre’s CR. Originally from Singapore, I am in my first year of the MSc Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching program. With five years of experience as an early childhood educator, I am passionate about exploring innovative approaches to language learning for children.

As CR Treasurer, my primary responsibilities include carefully managing and overseeing the CR’s finances. I supervise the budgets for various clubs, societies, and events within our college, ensuring that our financial resources are utilized effectively. Additionally, I prepare and present financial reports, maintaining transparency and accuracy in all our financial dealings.

I strongly believe in collaborative financial planning and warmly invite all CR members to share their ideas and initiatives regarding allocating CR funds. Feel free to bring your suggestions to CR meetings or reach out to me via email for any discussions.

Contact: cr.treasurer@linacre.ox.ac.uk

I’m Tom the new CR secretary. I’m a 3rd year DPhil student working in the department of biology on the evolution of the symbiosis between legumes and nitrogen fixing bacteria. In my role as CR secretary I will be taking minutes at various meetings and collecting in agenda items for meetings. You will also see me getting involved in lots of other aspects of college life as a member of the boat club and as captain of the college cricket team. I’m very excited to be a part of this committee in what should be a highly successful and enjoyable year for the CR! Contact me at cr.secretary@linacre.ox.ac.uk

I’m Sophie (she/they), a first year MPhil student in Political Theory from Colorado. I do research on egalitarian political movements and the history of egalitarian thought, and I’m super excited to be your welfare and equality rep this year! I’m obviously super passionate about the equality side of things, but I’m also excited to put on welfare events and help us all keep some sense of a work-life balance. I’m a bartender and on the rowing squad, so I can almost always be found in the CR or in the gym – don’t hesitate to come say hi and chat about equality and welfare ideas!

Contact: linwelf@nexus.ox.ac.uk

The Social Secretaries’ role is to make your time at Linacre a memorable one. Their job is to organise the social life in college, to make your time at Linacre a sociable and memorable one and help balance your work and studies with a vibrant social college life. They are the people who bring you our famous termly bops, which are among the largest student-run parties throughout the University. They are the link with other colleges’ MCRs and organise several exchange events every term to bring the graduate community from across the University closer. If you have any ideas for events that you would like to see, get in touch at cr.social@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Hello, I’m Dr Leila Ilupeju, the Development and Charities Officer at Linacre College.

Born in La Côte d’Ivoire, I’ve lived most of my life in Ghana where I practised medicine before finding my way to Oxford.

I am a student in the MSc Translational Health Sciences programme, learning how to translate health innovations – like drugs, medical devices, and health policies – into the mainstream. I’m passionate about public service and advocating for the less fortunate. As the development and charities officer, I am excited to work closely with our affiliated charities, brainstorming creative ways to maximise our impact on people’s lives.

To contact: cr.charities@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Hello Linacrites, my name is Yengi. I am reading for an MSc in Environmental Change and Management at the School of Geography and the Environment. My research focuses on the role of vegetation in Coastal Flood Risk Management. I am the CR Environmental Rep. My role involves working with students and the college management team regarding sustainable waste management across all the college facilities. If you have any ideas of how we can make our college more sustainable, please feel free to contact me at  cr.environment@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Hi everyone! I’m Jake. You may know me as “that American at Linacre who likes to throw holiday parties.” And yes that is true, but I also contain multitudes. In fact, I also contain the ability to ride a motorcycle, decipher latin or philosophy, and study AI! (These aren’t relevant, but I wanted to share.)

More importantly, I am YOUR publicity officer. This means I am responsible for keeping you up to date about all the happenings on campus, and I have promised to fill your inboxes with weird weekly emails. You can contact me at cr.publicity@linacre.ox.ac.uk

What to know what’s happening on campus? Feel free to ask. Want to publicize your event? Let me know. Ever have an upset stomach? I’m here to listen, but you should probably contact a doctor. Have an issue with eduroam? For the love of God, do not come to me. Still, like every good PhD student, I’m more than happy to chat about my research (reinforcement learning), or also anything else that will distract me from actually doing my research 🙂

To contact: cr.publicity@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Shaniek is pursuing a D.Phil. in Population Health as a Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellow. As an island girl hailing from Jamaica, she loves beach trips and visiting new places, with 29 countries under her belt. Shaniek possesses an M.A. in International Communications from the University of Leeds and a B.A. in Media and Communication from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica.

Tarick is an EP Abraham Junior Research Fellow at Linacre and Senior Researcher in the Department of Chemistry within the collaborative environment of the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery. His research focuses on exploring the molecular details that underly psychiatric disorders. Tarick is also on the Board of Trustees at Linacre.

Hi, I am Mads, the Fellow’s rep to the Common Room. I am a Carlsberg fellow from Denmark, working at the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics on wave-wave and wave-particle interactions in hot plasmas. My research is in support of the UK effort to develop a demonstration fusion power plant using high power microwaves and strong magnetic fields. Feel free to say hi if you see me or to contact me if there is anything you want to talk about regarding the fellows at Linacre.

Hi! I’m Sean (he/him) and I’m your Food and Drink Rep. I’m a DPhil student in Materials studying the oxidation of molten aluminium. I also work at the CR bar, so I’m happy to answer any questions you have about the bar, as well as the food and drink aspects of the college.

Hi! My name is Robin (he/him) and it’s my second year as Linacre’s LGBTQIA+ Rep! I’m a 1st year DPhil Education student and my research aligns nicely with my role, as I look at the experiences of genderqueer+ youth in the Czech Republic and the current state of trans/genderqueer+ activism. I try and make sure Linacre lives up to its name of being a genuinely inclusive college and community. I also work at the bar and I’m generally around a lot, so feel free to say hi at any point! 🙂

My name is Dorcas Tuitoek, a DPhil Student in the Engineering Science Department, focusing on industrial decarbonisation and I am privileged to serve as the International Student Representative in the Common Room . I was born and raised in Kenya and as an international student in Oxford, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that we face, and I am committed to advocating for our diverse community. Linacre is where we embrace all the diversity and learn from each other.

I am keen to continue making Linacre College a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of background. Please reach out to me at dorcas.tuitoek@linacre.ox.ac.uk

I am always eager to learn more about your experiences and where you come from.