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Jessica Rhodes

Jessica Rhodes

City Coordinator

Hey, I'm Jess! A marine biology PhD student at the University of Essex. My research highlights the unknown ecology of the UK's very own chalk reef using various DNA & modelling techniques. Fancy a drink with a side of knowledge? Join us for Pint of Science 2026!

Russ Connelly

Russ Connelly

City Coordinator

Hi, I’m Russ, a marine biology PhD student at the University of Essex. My research tunes into the underwater world of UK seahorses, detecting them with their mysterious clicks using AI/acoustics. You'll find me diving into data or the sea! Fancy learning more about seahorses and science?
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Hannah Coburn

Hannah Coburn

Team Co-Lead - Planet Earth

Hi, I'm Hannah, an ecology PhD student at the University of Essex. My research is all about ducks and finding out what causes changes in their populations. Want to learn about how counting ducklings can help conserve mallards? Join us for Pint of Science 2026!

Lucinda Robinson

Lucinda Robinson

Team Co-Lead - Planet Earth

Hi, I'm Lucinda, an ecology PhD student at the University of Essex. My research explores innovative Nature-based Solutions, harnessing natural processes for sustainable water treatment, flood management and climate resilience. Want to know how nature can help solve our biggest environmental challeng…

Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

Team Lead - Our Society

Hi, I'm Robert (or Bobby), an Economics PhD student at the University of Essex. My research focuses on the economic impacts of changing reef health over the last few decades! Want to learn more? Join us for Pint of Science 2026!

Richard Lay-Flurrie

Richard Lay-Flurrie

Team Lead - Tech Me Out

Hi there! I'm Richard and I am a PhD student in computer science at the University of Essex. I am primarily interested in the use of simulation to prepare people for stressful situations. 92 is half of 99. Join us for Pint of Science 2026!

Colleen Malfatti

Colleen Malfatti

Team Member - Our Society

Hi, I'm Colleen! I'm a marine biology PhD student at the University of Essex. My project aims to model sea bass connectivity and use of habitats in order to assess the impact of management measure scenarios under future climate change!

Alicia Talavera Caro

Alicia Talavera Caro

Team Member - Tech Me Out

Hi, I’m Alicia, a PhD student in Microbiology at the University of Essex. My research focuses on the ocean's short hydrocarbon cycle and how interactions between phytoplankton and bacteria help keep hydrocarbon levels in balance—interested in ecology and technology? Come along to Pint of Science to …

Charlotte Worrall

Charlotte Worrall

Team Member - Planet Earth

Hi, I'm Charlotte, an environmental PhD student at the University of Essex. My research looks into the carbon benefits of salt marsh restoration. Want to learn about how mud could be our climate saviour? Join us for Pint of Science 2026!

Rory Malloch

Rory Malloch

Team Member - Planet Earth

Hi, I'm Rory. I'm a plant biology PhD student at the University of Essex. My research looks at how climate change affects plant-microbe interactions and productivity in saltmarsh ecosystems.

Kristina Chilver

Kristina Chilver

Team Member - Our Society

Hi all! I'm Kristina, a PhD student at the University of Essex. I am in my first year of study but my research aims to use nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of sea-level rise, specifically, reef-building rock oysters. My research is interdisciplinary, combining biological science and so…