Many staff members took part in Christmas Jumper Day on the 15th of December to raise donations for Save the Children.

“The time has come,” James Keeler said, “To talk of many things: Of Dames and REF and Covid masks, Athena Swan and Queens – and why the lobby looks so good and what the future brings.”

Jasmine Wilkinson and Ryan Mitchell said their marriage vows on the 10th of June.

Richard Shaw’s talent for drawing famous science fiction images has been recognised by a sci-fi fan group.

In July Jo Lockhart swam 7.5 miles across Ullswater in the Lake District, raising over £1600 for Arthur Rank Hospice.

Forse group PhD student Chloe Balhatchet is positively promoting sustainability in the department - starting with recycling plastic gloves.

Wellness initiatives such as Pilates, courses on topics such as resilience and the ever-popular MacMillan cake sale have returned. See photos and learn what 2023 has to offer.

This network of LGBTQ+ members of the department is made up of staff and students who want to connect.

Fourth-year PhD students Georgia Harris and Milo Smith received outstanding poster awards at the RSC Symposium in November.

We enjoyed sunny weather at our staff garden party in July at Peterhouse.

Alex Forse sold over 70 plants he grew himself to support Mind Charity for mental health.

We said goodbye to much-loved colleagues and welcomed many new faces this year.