WRE 2023

Wolfson Research Event 2023

The Wolfson Research Event (WRE) is an interdisciplinary academic conference organised by students to showcase the diversity of the research carried out by Wolfson students.

WRE 2023

Watching the Wolfson Research Event

The 2023 WRE took place on Thur 4 and Fri 5 May in the Lee Hall, Wolfson College. You can view the photo album from this event on the College Flickr. You can also watch the session recordings via our YouTube channel.

Programme

The two-day conference programme was packed full of speakers and presentations, no less that 41 in total! You can download and browse the event programme for full details.

Reviews

“The Wolfson Research Event is an intellectual feast,” says conference chair Konstantinos Tsigaridis. “Each year, it's a unique opportunity to broaden your horizons, delve into a variety of research topics, and engage with some of the brightest minds across different disciplines.” 

The majority of the speakers came from outside the UK: a reflection of a college in which students represent over 90 countries in total.  

“The diversity of the speakers, both in terms of background and subject matter, truly epitomizes the multicultural and interdisciplinary spirit of Wolfson,” says Konstantinos. “This rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives creates a vibrant research environment that encourages intellectual growth and collaborative breakthroughs.”  

Read more: “One of my favourite events of the year”: WRE 2023 inspires and informs

Workshops 

Workshops were held at College during Lent term, which helped delegates prepare for delivering a presentation. 

Workshop recording:  How to write an abstract for Wolfson Research Event 

WRE 2023 Committee

PositionNames
ChairKonstantinos Tsigaridis
Editorial OfficersElena Zevgolatakou, Daniel Egan, George Han, Leonie Pakulat
Programme OfficersBurcu Sevde Selvi, Yonatan Gideoni, James Ashton
Logistics OfficersSally Yan, Tan Yi Hong
Publicity OfficerFrancisco Wang
Workshop OfficersApeike Umolu, Jackson FitzGerald
Equity and Access OfficerElizabeth Roe

Please direct any questions to wre@wolfson.cam.ac.uk.  

You can also check out last year’s programme booklet, watch recordings from last year’s event or look at photos from previous events.  

What's on

Two smiling women stand together outdoors in front of blooming white magnolia trees, with one wearing a graduation gown and hood.

Life Beyond Cambridge: An Alumni Conversation

11/05/2026 at 17.30

Join Wolfson College alumni for an open and lively discussion on life after Cambridge.

Kate Cheka

Wolfson Howler with Kate Cheka

11/05/2026 at 20.00

Join us for a night of laughter at our legendary Howler with headliner Kate Cheka.

Silhouette of a cross with a soft-focused background.

Easter Term College Service

12/05/2026 at 18.15

Wolfson's termly College Service led by our ecumenical Chaplaincy Team.

Silhouetted trees against a star-filled night sky, with a gradient of deep blue transitioning to a warm orange glow near the horizon.

Stargazing

13/05/2026 at 20.30

Let's admire the magnificence of the night sky together in a session away from work!

A crumpled white paper ball sits on the left while a neatly folded white paper airplane points right, both against a solid dark blue background.

Strengthening Startup Ecosystems: The Talent Factor

14/05/2026 at 17.30

Amali de Alwis MBE, in conversation with Wolfson Fellow Chris Coleridge, explores how talent, leadership, and inclusive networks shape thriving startup ecosystems, and what founders, institutions, and policymakers can do to strengthen them.

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