CR Team

I’m Peter Bristow, and I am happy to be your CR President this year! I took on this role because I truly believe in Linacre’s ethos of inclusivity and diversity—especially when it comes with a side of fun.

My goal is to keep Linacre buzzing with inclusive energy, strengthen connections among members, and add even more greenery and beauty to our already vibrant college, plus, sprucing up our CR!

I’m currently an MBA student at Saïd Business School, and before Oxford, I worked in the energy industry in Houston, Texas. Originally from New York, I’m bringing that signature energy and vibrance to Linacre—because let’s be honest, this college is already best suited for it.

You can contact Peter by emailing: cr.president@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Hello! I’m Kenneth, the Treasurer for Linacre’s CR. Originally from Singapore, I am in the second year of the MSc Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching program. With close to 7 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 utilised 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

Hello! My name is Sangkavi and I am absolutely delighted to be the new Linacre CR Secretary!

Born and raised in Toronto, I am currently pursuing my MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology here at Oxford. My research focuses on lung cancer and congenital heart disease, and I hope to pursue a career in medicine and research, working at the intersection of clinical practice, education, and innovative scientific discovery.

Beyond academics, I love playing the piano, reading, and exploring Oxford’s many cafés and restaurants. As CR Secretary, I help keep everything running smoothly, whether it’s organising meetings, handling communications, or making sure you are in the loop about all things Linacre. If you ever have any questions (or café recommendations!), please don’t hesitate to reach out to me anytime.

Looking forward to an amazing year together

Hey everyone! I’m Liberty, a Japanese Studies MSc student from Gloucestershire 🙂

I’m a massive fan of video games, manga and anime, and drawing, so if you want to nerd out about those then I will happily join.

I live on site, so you will probably see me around – just look for the sunglasses and Sonic the Hedgehog jacket 😂

I’m always happy to have lunch, grab a coffee, or have a walk around the Uni parks if you need to vent, chill, or just to get your daily dose of human interaction.

I am neurodivergent (AuDHD), so please feel free to speak to me about anything related to that and if the College/University can do anything to make your life here easier; there’s lots that can be put in place!

Looking forward to meeting you all!

Hello, I am Lubasi Limweta, a second-year DPhil student passionate about connecting with people and learning from their diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Having arrived at Oxford and Linacre college in 2022 to pursue an MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management, I have experienced and understand the various welfare challenges that students may face.

As one of your welfare and equality officers, I am committed to being a supportive listener and a resource to help students navigate these challenges.

If you ever need someone to talk to or guidance on finding support, feel free to reach out at any time.

Contact: linwelf@nexus.ox.ac.uk

I’m Danny, one of your social secretaries this year. I’m originally from Sussex and I’m reading MPhil in Economics.

As one of three Social Secretaries, I’m working hard to bring a variety of events throughout the year to match the vibrant energy of Linacre. Linacre is a brilliant college with students of all ages from all walks of life and my job is helping cultivate that environment. If you have any ideas for events please reach out and I’ll do my best.

I’m really happy to be a part of the CR committee and even happier to be a part of Linacre.

Contact me at daniel.bell@linacre.ox.ac.uk

Hello, I am Yama, an Afghan-British Student serving as one of the Linacre’s Social Secretary.

I am a third-year DPhil student and Director of Programming and Data Manager at the University. My research focuses on automation and semantic interoperability in clinical trials, with keen interest in data science, infectious diseases, and vaccines. I have a passion for travel and have already visited over 55 countries, gaining valuable insights into the diversity of the world and culture.

In my role as a Social Secretary, I collaborate with the amazing Teodoro and Danny to coordinate social life within the college, ensuring that your time at this wonderful college is memorable. Linacre stand out as one of the most diverse colleges, bringing together students from various countries and backgrounds. This year, I am particularly interested in introducing international events that will enhance my understanding of different ways of life.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at yama.farooq@linacre.ox.ac.uk

I’m Teo, and I’m absolutely delighted to be one of your social secretaries this year.

Linacre is home to a truly wonderful bunch of kind, fun, and clever folks from all over the world, and I’m here to make sure we all have the chance to come together as much as possible—preferably with snacks in hand.

My two main priorities? Keeping the social events flowing and giving our common room a bit of a makeover, because let’s face it, it could use some sparkle. If you’ve got an event idea or just want to chat about how we can make things more fun around here, drop me an email. Let’s make this a year to remember!

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

Hi Linacrites, my name is Angela and I am serving as your Environment Officer.

I am an international student from China, pursuing a MSc in Archaeology. I analyse biological remains (plants!) from the past to reconstruct paleoenvironments and their changes over time. I am particularly interested in how past experiences and solutions can be applied to present challenges.

On campus, I am actively involved in the Student Union’s Environmental Affairs campaign and I work with Environmental Sustainability as a Green Impact project assistant. During my time as your Environment Officer, I hope to promote nature-oriented events throughout the university, collaborate with Environmental Reps from other colleges, and bring forward more activities around nature and well-being. I will also be working closely with the College to ensure that we meet our sustainability goals and work toward the university’s net zero carbon and biodiversity net gain goals. If you have any suggestions on how to make our college more sustainable and/or nature-related activities, get in touch at cr.environment@linacre.ox.ac.uk I look forward to working with everyone!

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

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am the Linacre CR Publicity Officer.

I am an English student on the MSt English 1900-present strand focusing on modern and contemporary literature, with a special interest in theatre and American female playwrights.

I have previously worked at a number of global public relations agencies where I worked on international campaigns for a wide range of clients. As your publicity officer, I will help share the latest Common Room news and events planned by the committee and I am happy to pass along any information of interest that you would like shared to the Linacre community!

If you have any questions about events or any other queries, please do contact me at cr.publicity@linacre.ox.ac.uk – always happy to help!

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.

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 Sports and Recreation rep this year!

I am 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 any ideas!

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.