Candidate Profile

Tell students about yourself

I’m a first-year Geoscience undergraduate from Herefordshire, actively involved in Durham Think Tank and Durham Energy Society. I’ve worked as a professional photographer for nearly three years. I previously led my Sixth Form’s Geological Society, developing a passion for academic engagement. I’m deeply interested in policy, representation, and the student experience, and I hope to pursue a future career in elected politics or policymaking, with a focus on science and climate change.

If elected, what sort of Officer can students expect you be?

Students can expect an officer who defends academic freedom and student voice. I’ll introduce efficient ways to report issues and shape decisions through polling, surveys, and open panels. I’ll advocate for science students facing structural challenges and ensure marginalised voices are heard. I bring strong networking skills, policy experience, and a commitment to evidence-based thinking. I’ll create cross-departmental and inclusive events. Crucially, I’ll stand against political extremism and the creeping politicisation of science, working to protect our right to study, research, and speak freely, without fear or interference.

Why is this role important to you?

UK campuses are increasingly vulnerable to the political extremism, anti‑intellectualism and democratic erosion seen in the US. Academic science is actively being politicised. I believe students, like myself, have an obligation to defend the right to practice science, without ideological interference. This role gives me the platform to do that. I want to help shape the new Education Framework, which looks to change the very nature of the Durham Degree, so it reflects student needs rather than institutional convenience. STEM students often feel as though departments exist in isolation, despite today’s challenges demanding interdisciplinary solutions. I want to change this by creating cross‑departmental events that reflect how interconnected science truly is. Together we are stronger, learn more, and prepare better for the world we will enter. I will use this collaboration to strengthen careers events, speaker programmes, and panels. This role is about safeguarding our future, and I will fight for it.

What is your pitch to students?

Student Rights, Science Fights. I’m running to advocate for STEM at Durham from the growing political pressures and structural issues that limit students’ voices. I’ll prioritise accessibility, stronger communication, and cross‑departmental collaboration to empower students for real‑world issues. Together, we can build a more inclusive, connected, and resilient STEM community.