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Isa Wilson
City Co-ordinator
I started attending Pint of Science events in Cambridge in 2016 and joined the Newcastle team for 2023. I am a psychology graduate turned science teacher, and now I teach business and digital skills to adults. I love the Pint of Science events and I’m excited to be the Coordinator for the City of Ne…
Letizia Marchetti
Team Captain
Mel Beckett
Team Captain
I am a research scientist working on childhood cancer. I first moved to Newcastle for my Masters, stayed for my PhD, then left and missed it so much I returned in 2022. This is my 3rd year helping with Pint of Science. Through Pint of Science I have met many amazing people I would not have otherwise…
Dr Adriana Romero
Team Captain
I am a Research Associate at Newcastle University, where I develop adhesives that can de-bond on demand enabling multicomponent products to be disassembled and recycled or repurposed more efficiently. Beyond this, I enjoy teaching and outreach. Since 2024, I have volunteered in Pint of Science to he…
Helen Simmons (she/her)
Volunteer
I'm a researcher who has worked in academic and industry across science, tech and social science. From plankton to quantum computing to community design, I've chased interesting questions, wherever they lead. I'm now a researcher exploring how communities shape and share knowledge. I'm passionate th…
Caitlin Dixon
Volunteer
This is my second year volunteering for Pint of Science and I absolutely *love* being involved. There's some incredible research and engagement activity taking place across Tyne and Wear, and Pint of Science is a fantastic way to learn more about what's going on near you. Although I don't come from …
Dr Simaran Johal
Volunteer
I’m a postdoc investigating the biological underpinning of radiotherapeutic injury in childhood brain tumour survivors to prevent neurocognitive deficits and improve their quality of life. I wanted to volunteer with POS as I think it’s important to relay to the public the kind of work we do in acade…
Jenni Tolan
Volunteer
I trained as an English teacher at Newcastle University after getting my BA in English Literature and an MA in Writing Poetry, again from Newcastle University. I now work in administration in HE and I am applying for a PhD to hopefully start in September 2026.
I noticed POS were asking for volunt…
Jack Bakewell
Volunteer
Xanthea Heighington
Volunteer
Natalia Łoś
Volunteer
Hi, I'm a third year PhD student at Newcastle University. This will be the third year when I'm volunteering with POS and I'm super excited to once again be part of this amazing initiative and help bring science to the people! Hope to see you all there!
Marcelo Sa
Volunteer
Jamie George
Volunteer
Paul Beal
Volunteer
Ash Redhouse White
Volunteer