The committee does more than just organise events and pour champagne, we also represent your wider interests and within the College on various committees and advocate for our graduate community within the wider university. Meet your committee here!
President : Duncan Lyster
mcr.president@seh.ox.ac.uk
I’m Duncan, third year DPhil student in planetary physics and I will be the MCR president for this year! I was the Vice-President last year so hopefully have some idea of how to run things. Please get in touch with any questions or concerns you have about the MCR, college life, or asteroids.
Vice President: Sophie Mason
mcr.vp@seh.ox.ac.uk
I’m Sophie, 2nd year DPhil in biology and your MCR Vice-President for this year. I’ll be sending out weekly e-newsletters covering events, opportunities and news from within the MCR, college and wider Oxford.
Treasurer: Sarah Savić Kallesøe
mcr.treasurer@seh.ox.ac.uk
I’m Sarah, a 4th year DPhil in Population Health. When I’m not researching the nature of trust in healthcare systems, you can find me taking photos of the night sky (see the Dining Hall for some of my work!), riding horses, or weightlifting with the Oxford Ski Team at the Blues Gym.
Steward: Leonor-Jo Barnard
mcr.stewards@seh.ox.ac.uk
My name is Leonor, and I am the Social Secretary for the MCR in 2025–2026. I am in the fourth (and final!) year of my DPhil in the English Department, specialising in the Victorian strand. My research focuses on Thomas Hardy’s ecological consciousness as expressed through both his writing and his art.
Steward: Maeve Hagerty
mcr.stewards@seh.ox.ac.uk
My name is Maeve Hagerty and I’m a Social Secretary for the MCR. I’m in the second year of an MPhil in Modern British History, specializing in Irish history. My dissertation focuses on how 20th century folklore collections in Ireland discuss and remember witchcraft. Please talk to me about witches (or anything else)!
Welfare Officer: Kieran Storer
mcr.welfare@seh.ox.ac.uk
My name is Kieran, and I am one of the MCR welfare representatives! I am in my second year of a DPhil in Biology, studying how volatile organic compounds can be used to monitor forest diseases. Hope to see you in college, come say hi!
Welfare Officer: Piya Rajendra
mcr.welfare@seh.ox.ac.uk
My name is Piya and I am one of the welfare representatives. I am in my final year of my DPhil in Medical Sciences. I look at Emerging infection and blood safety. Hope to see you all in college. If there’s anything we can help with please let us know and we will try our best!
Sports rep: Sammy Foster
mcr.sports@seh.ox.ac.uk
Hello! I’m Sammy and I’m your extremely enthusiastic sports rep! I’m hoping to bring lots of events that everyone can get involved in, as a way to take a well deserved break from all that studying!
Academic rep: Leah Tavasi
mcr.academic@seh.ox.ac.uk
Leah is in the NERC DTP environmental research looking at synergies between ocean science and heritage. Outside of work she is an avid sailor and scuba diver.
Exchanges Officer: Izzy Black
mcr.exchange@seh.ox.ac.uk
Hi all! I’m Izzy, and I’m one of your formals reps for this year. I’m a 3rd year Marine Biologist DPhil, and yes I will talk to you about sharks at any given opportunity. When I’m not in the field or behind a desk, you’ll find me salsa dancing or at the Star! Excited to meet you all.
Exchanges Officer: Will Pelletiers
mcr.exchange@seh.ox.ac.uk
Hey! I’m Will a 3rd year D.Phil. in Geography. I study spatial epidemiology and how infectious diseases travel over time. I really enjoy going for walks around town and trying new restaurants. Excited to meet everyone!
