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Emilio Garcia Padron: Championing sustainability and growth

Celebrating Sustainability Fortnight

“At the garden I aim to create a ground for growth in which people from all backgrounds can share challenges and solutions.”

Emilio Garcia Padron is an MSc Applied Mathematics part-time student at Imperial and the founder and coordinator of RE:GEN @ Imperial – an Imperial College Union campaign aiming to protect, restore and expand green spaces around campus. 

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Cate Goldwater Breheny: creating community for Queer students

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

“Seeing other Queer people in medicine inspires me to be my whole self within the practice – it’s so important to see other people like you in the same space.”

Cate is a fifth-year medical student who identifies as Queer and uses they/them pronouns. They are an advocate for the Queer community in medical education, a volunteer for a sex education charity and an active member of campus life.

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Owen Cheshire: Inclusivity in action

Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

Owen Cheshire

“I think it’s important now more than ever to be present and do what you can to amplify and advocate for voices  who may not have the ability to talk about their communities.”

Owen is the Marketing Operations Officer for Enterprise, where he supports the communications and marketing managers to deliver on their specific portfolios.

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Sonia Stocker: Transformation and collaboration

We want to lay out a clear roadmap that connects the stand-alone property projects of today to the ambitions of tomorrow.”

Sonia Stocker is Portfolio Director of Great Environment – Imperial’s programme for delivering a world-leading campus experience. Her primary areas of focus are the Professional Services Workspaces programme – specifically the creation of a brand new White City Hub – and the Wider South Kensington Redevelopment Programme of works.

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Nicole Salomons: Taking a human-centred approach to AI

Nicole Salomons

“A big part of my work involves understanding not just the robot, but the user. We want to build systems that provide highly personalised teaching or therapy. 

Dr Nicole Salomons is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing and I-X at Imperial College London. Her research explores the potential for AI and robots to benefit society through learning, teaching and therapy in domestic and public settings.  

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Mary Adeturinmo: Combining science and creativity

Celebrating Disability History Month

“Raising awareness about living with Sickle Cell can help others facing similar challenges and demonstrate that it is possible to thrive in science while living with a disability.” 

Mary Adeturinmo is currently Interim Executive Assistant for the Associate Provosts for EDI, and has previously worked as a Research Assistant based in the National Heart and Lung Institute. Her research role within the EQuity Lab is closely aligned with the Imperial Sickle Cell Group, of which she is a co-founder.

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Nico Henry: Representation and championing inclusivity

Celebrating Disability History Month Nico Henry in front of the Imperial College Union

“People have different disabilities and a lot of them are very hidden. If anyone has any issues, including accessibility issues or anything they want to discuss – I’m here.”

Nico Henry is Deputy President (Welfare) for Imperial College Union, having recently completed his undergraduate degree in theoretical physics.

Championing the students’ union

While he was studying, he didn’t know much about Imperial’s student union or what they did. Now he is on a mission to promote the great work that goes on and speak to as many students as possible.

“Every other Friday I am going to be outside the Senior Common Room at lunchtime. Come along – ask us what we’re up to, leave some feedback or complain. We’re here!”

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Meg Spiteri: Representing the student voice

Celebrating Disability History Month  

Meg Spiteri

“It’s about connecting students with other people going through the same thing and having a sense of community.” 

Alongside her PhD with the Department of Bioengineering, Meg is the Imperial College Union Disabilities Officer.   

Navigating student life  

Now in the third year of her PhD, Meg is developing a medical device to prevent pressure ulcers.  

It was in her first year of her PhD that Meg was diagnosed with autism, and she completed her undergraduate degree at Imperial with minimal adjustments.  

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Lewis Turner: subject matter expert on all things international mobility

Lewis Turner with helicopter in Himalayas

“Given my background and experiences, I feel like I have mobility in my blood.”

Lewis Turner is our International Mobility Manager, leading the International Mobility Team (IMT). He joined Imperial in spring 2022.

Advisors on all things international

The International Mobility Team (IMT) advises on ‘all things international’ and include members from HR, Compliance, and Payroll & Pensions. (more…)

Jordan Nairne: Inspiration and inclusion in IT

Celebrating Black History Month

Jordan Naire

“Since joining Imperial, I’ve felt like part of a more inclusive workplace – they really do a great job of creating a progressive space for minorities.”

Jordan Nairne is an IT Service Management Analyst in ICT who joined Imperial in 2018. He has previously worked in corporate companies, including Transport for London where he was involved in the project to install Wi-Fi on the underground network ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

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