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

Researchers working at a desk at a previous Writing Retreat

Wolfson College Writing Retreat

15/05/2026 at 10.00

Join us this May for an extended retreat for planning, analysing, reading or writing.

Blue background with white technical blueprint-style lettering reading “FRAGMENTS EXTEND OUR RADIATION PROMISING CORE FORMING A HALO,” overlaid with measurement lines and diagram annotations.

An Unresolved Doublet: Text as Material in Visual Art

15/05/2026 at 17.30

Join us to explore where art, language and science meet, and discover the unexpected poetry hidden in the writings of Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin and Ijeoma Uchegbu.

A vibrant abstract collage filled with layered cut-paper shapes, symbols, and text fragments in bright reds, oranges, blues, and purples, radiating outward from a glowing central area.

Art Exhibition: 'Epic Journeys'

16/05/2026 at 10.00

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Epic Journeys' featuring work by distinguished artist Hassan Aliyu.

Six formally dressed performers stand on a small stage after a recital, smiling and acknowledging applause from an audience seated in front of them.

Lunchtime Concert - Wolfson Student Musician Showcase

16/05/2026 at 13.30

Enjoy performances by an array of talented Wolfson student singers and instrumentalists including:

Kyle Bird - piano
Sofia Aleksashina - mezzo
Julia Da Costa - soprano 
Leong Qi Zhong - baritone
Collier Ow - piano

 

Close-up of a partially broken milk chocolate bar with scattered cocoa beans in the background on a light surface.

Opening the Box of Chocolates: A Tasting Introduction to Studies of Cacao and Chocolate

18/05/2026 at 18.00

From cacao pod to cocoa bar: explore the surprising science behind every flavour note in your favourite chocolate.

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