Dave is a Lecturer in Philosophy in the Department of Politics, International Relations, and Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London. His primary research interests lie in Ancient Philosophy (and especially where it intersects with Ancient Comedy). He holds a PhD in Platonic Philosophy from Royal Holloway, for which he was awarded the College Crosslands Scholarship. Prior to this, he read Classics and Philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin before coming to England to pursue an MA in Classical Reception at University College, London.

Euan is an ESRC funded PhD candidate at King’s College London. Euan obtained a first-class degree in International Relations from the University of Edinburgh and a masters degree, with distinction, in Crisis and Security Management from Leiden University. He also completed a second masters degree, with distinction, in ‘MA European Studies’ at King’s College London, serving as a precursor to his doctoral research. He spent the third year of his Edinburgh studies at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, thanks to an Erasmus scholarship.

Hannah is in her fifth year studying Medicine at University College London. She achieved a First Class Honours in her BSc, Women’s Health, where she conducted research on pregnancy loss beyond 16 weeks. Her work focused on identifying contributing factors and exploring avenues for improving clinical care in subsequent pregnancies. She has a particular interest in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, and public health.

Harry is a PhD student and tutor in philosophy at New College, Oxford University. His research engages with a wide range of philosophical issues and centres on the topic of ‘the limits of human thought’, and he tutors Oxford undergraduates in metaphysics, epistemology and the philosophy of science and cognitive science. 

James has completed an MPhil in Mathematics at the University of Warwick. The research looked at the equidistribution of periodic orbits in abelian extensions of hyperbolic dynamical systems. Prior to the MPhil, James graduated from Durham University with a MMath in Mathematics (European Studies) (First class honours). As part of this degree, James spent a year studying Maths (in German) at the Ruhr University Bochum.

Jana Hunter is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of History and a Stipendiary Lecturer in Global History at New College, University of Oxford. Her research focuses on the relationship between time and temporality in Central and Eastern Europe during the second half of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. She was the Jane Eliza Procter Fellow at Princeton University for the 2022/23 academic year. Prior to Oxford, Jana was at the University of Cambridge where she studied for an MPhil in Modern European History and at Durham University where she completed her undergraduate degree in History.

Josh studied History at Balliol College, Oxford, where he was the James Gay Scholar, and he later completed a Master’s degree on the influence of religious rhetoric on the politics of the United States, also at Balliol College. Josh is also a non-practising barrister, having completed his legal training in London and Cardiff, and he is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple.

Justin is currently completing his Masters in Public Administration at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the School of Public Policy, with a concentration in Economic Policy. Prior to studying at the LSE, Justin was a policy analyst at the Center for American Progress, a U.S. based think tank, where he researched and advocated for policies relating to housing, environmental justice, poverty alleviation, and employment. He also spent time as a consultant with Ernst & Young (EY) advising federal and state government agencies on the implementation of their policies and programs.

Laxmi is entering her fourth year of study at University College London (UCL). She completed her BSc in Clinical Sciences at UCL, where she conducted a systematic review exploring the use of extended reality technologies in medical education. Currently, she is working on an audit evaluating the implementation of teledermatology in clinical settings. Her academic interests encompass medical education, dermatology, and global health.

Leah studied English Language and Literature at Hertford College, Oxford. She gained a Distinction for her Masters in Early Modern Literature at KCL, and is currently working on her AHRC-funded DPhil at Balliol College Oxford in metaphors of saintly intercession after the Reformation in literature. She has worked as a research assistant at Lambeth Palace Library, and for the Donne Variorum.

Mia took a four-year Masters course in Physics at Imperial College London, where she continued on to obtain a PhD in Theoretical Physics, specifically String Theory — a model of particle physics and gravity on microscopic scales. Since then she has been a tutor and academic researcher in Physics and Mathematics, and currently works at the University of Leeds researching Environmental Fluid Dynamics.

Neil recently completed a PhD in American History at the University of Oxford, where he researched how American liberalism shaped an emerging American imperial project prior to the First World War. Focusing on the shifting understandings of race, peace, and international law in this period, he is particularly interested in how empires are justified to a domestic audience. He has presented his work at conferences across the UK and the United States. Neil has also recently completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

Oliver studied Jurisprudence (Law) at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, where he was a scholar. He graduated with a first-class degree, as well as prizes in Land Law and Legal History. He was a keen ‘mooter’, and won a number of competitions, both nationally and internationally. Recently, Oliver undertook the Bar Training Course, and will commence pupillage at a prominent commercial-chancery set in Lincoln’s Inn.

Priya is currently in her fifth year of studying medicine at Imperial College London. Last year she graduated with a First Class Honours in Medical Sciences with Endocrinology, in which she carried out a research project studying potential risk factors for pituitary dysfunction in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Her interests lie in Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Rosario holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at the London School of Economics. Through her academic and professional experiences, she has developed a keen interest in economic policy. Prior to her studies in London, Rosario worked at the Chilean Ministry of Economy, where she was responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating public policies aimed at stimulating productivity and enhancing the business environment. 

Sara is a medical student at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS). She has a keen interest in research, and is particularly interested in the rising incidence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes among South Asian and Arab populations. This year, she anticipates working on her independent research project, which explores the use of Artificial Intelligence to enhance accessibility to GP appointments. Her academic interests include cardiology, humanitarian medical aid, and medical education.

Souparnika has completed a Master’s degree at the UCL Institute of Education where studied Educational Planning, Economics and International Development. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi. Her interests include the economics of education, labour economics and development economics.

Thomas holds a Master’s degree in European Affairs from Sciences Po Paris and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics, International Studies and French from the University of Warwick. These academic experiences explored various regions, with focuses on China, Latin America, and the post-Soviet space. He has previously worked in diverse think-tanks, including the Institut Montaigne, analysing key issues in international relations.