The 2026/27 Committee

We are the current Sidney Sussex MCR committee for 2026-27. We organise social and welfare events, and also represent you in meetings with the College administration and the Cambridge University Students Union (CUSU). We sit on various committees and are your contact for anything you’d like to raise with the College.

Please get in touch with any of us if you have any questions or concerns. We also have some unoccupied committee roles so also get in touch if you are interested in joining us!

The Sidney Sussex MCR is governed by a constitution which can be read here.

You can find more information about what we do on the Sidney Sussex Website.

Our MCR Committee

Meet the Committee

  • Lawrence Berry

    PRESIDENT

    Hi Everyone! I’m Lawrence, a second year Astronomy PhD student, and most importantly your MCR President this year. If you have an initiative you feel the MCR could or should undertake, please let me know!

    As President I am also a Trustee of the College, so if you have any ideas or issues to raise with the College, I’m more than happy to hear your views!

  • Toby Thomas

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Hello! I’m Toby – a Classics student with existing MCR committee experience. I'm excited to take on the Vice-Presidency to improve the MCR Room, and give our cohort a stronger voice in College affairs and ensure College prioritise postgrad accommodation. This year will see our MCR capitalise on its strengths through streamlined committee roles and constitutional tweaks so that we can all enjoy what Sidney postgrad life has to offer.

  • Alessandro Julian Hoermann

    TREASURER

    Hi, I’m Julian, a third year PhD student in Development Economics. As MCR Treasurer, I’m committed to keep things running smoothly and to continue pushing on the issues that matter to us as postgraduates, such as improving accommodation or fostering entrepreneurial activities at Sidney. Please, feel free to reach out anytime!

  • Cherub Kaida Wu

    WELFARE OFFICER

  • Bethan Lloyd-Owen

    GREEN OFFICER

    Hi, my name is Bethan, and I’m going into the third year of my PhD in Medical Genetics! I’ll be one of the Green Officers for Sidney this year, please feel free to get in contact about anything green/sustainability related🌻☀️!

  • Sitaram Thirukumar

    BME OFFICER

    Hi! I’m Sitaram, studying Part III in History and Philosophy of Science, and I’m excited to be the BME Officer for Sidney MCR year!

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any concerns, suggestions for events, or simply want to have a chat :)

  • Jonah Powley

    GYM OFFICER

    Hi everyone, I'm Jonah, a second year astrophysics PhD student. As the college gym officer, and member of Sidney Sussex Boat Club, please feel free to get in touch about anything related to the gym, sport or rowing!

  • Angus Wu

    EXTERNAL OFFICER

    Hi everyone! I’m Angus and I’m studying for an MPhil in Technology Policy. I’m honored to be your external officer this year, and I’ll be representing the Sidney Sussex College MCR at the University-wide Cambridge Student Union. Please reach out if you have any concerns, questions, or feedback that you would like me to bring up at the Student Union!

  • Sergej Engström

    FRESHER’ REPRESENTATIVE

    Hi everyone! I’m Sergej, a first year PhD student at the Autism Research Centre, originally from Sweden. I’m excited to be this year’s Freshers’ Rep and help make sure new postgrads feel welcome at Sidney! Please feel free to get in touch with any questions, ideas, or just for a chat 😊

  • Emma Worsley

    WELFARE OFFICER

    Hi, I’m Emma, an MPhil student in Developmental Biology and one of the MCR Welfare Officers this year! I’m very excited to get involved in Sidney postgrad life and organise some much needed wellbeing events for the busy terms ahead. Please feel free to reach out if you have any welfare concerns and say hi if you see me around!

  • Sam Hartley

    WELFARE OFFICER

    I’m Sam, I’m a third year Social Anthropology PhD student from Australia. I know adjusting to life at Cambridge can be overwhelming sometimes and as welfare officer I’m always up for a chat or ideas for events to make everyone feel at home here at Sidney.

  • Shama Tirukkala

    SOCIAL OFFICER

    Hey y’all! My name is Shama, and I’m doing an MPhil in Digital Policy. I’m from America, and I’m SO excited to be a SOcial officer for this year. Please feel free reach out if need you need anything, no formalities needed (but we will be going to a lot of formals, of course)

  • Olympia Koutentaki

    SOCIAL OFFICER

    Hi everyone, I’m Olympia, an LLM (Master of Law) student. I’ll be one of your social officers this year, so if you have any cool event ideas or themes for grad formals please reach out and we will make those dreams come true!

  • Natasha O’Reilly

    SOCIAL OFFICER

    Hi! I’m Natasha, an English Literature MPhil student and your Social Secretary. I’m really excited to bring you plenty of fun social events and formals, and help make this a year to remember!

  • Atef Ahmed

    SOCIAL OFFICER

    Hi Eveyone, I’m Atef and I’m an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development student. I’m a social officer this term and I’ll be sure you’ve always got something exciting to look forward to at Sidney! If you see me at any event, feel free to come and have a chat!

  • Zekai Li

    COMPUTER OFFICER

    Hi! Come find me if you want to fix or build anything 🤖

Committee email addresses

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Welfare Officers

Social Officers

Green Officers

Computer Officer

Social Media Officers

sidneymcr-president@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-vicepresident@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-treasurer@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-welfare@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-social@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-green@srcf.ucam.org

sidneymcr-computer@srcf.ucam.org

@sidneysussexmcr

Join the Committee!

If you’re a current Sidney Sussex MCR member who wants to get involved in the committee please get in contact with the President at sidneymcr-president@srcf.ucam.org. The following roles are open:

  • Social Officer(s)

    • Helps organise and run graduate formals (with entertainment before and after), formal swaps with other colleges, and any other fun events you can think of!

  • Welfare Officer(s)

    • Is a listening ear for all those who need it, helps ensure the MCR is well-stocked with snacks, and runs low-key events to hang out and relax (think MCR brunch, cake and tea, sip and paint, movie nights, and halloween pumpkin carving).

  • Green Officer

    • Helps run our garden allotment at Herne Lodge, and also represents students in all issues to do with sustainability, catering and accommodation via college committee meetings twice a term.

  • LGBT+ Officer

    • Is a listening ear for all LGBT+ students and organises LGBT+ specific events (think Pride formals and Cambridge or London Pride outings).

  • Women’s and Non-Binary Officer

    • Is a listening ear for all women and non-binary members, and assists the welfare officers with the various welfare events like MCR brunch.

  • Freshers’ Representative

    • Represents new students’ perspectives and helps organise the next Freshers’ week.

  • Computer Officer

    • Helps maintain our website and email addresses.

  • External Officer

    • Represents us on the CUSU students’ council.

  • Social Media Officer

    • Runs our instagram and fortnightly newsletters summarising what events are going on in college.