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Wolfson alumnus receives British Citizen Award
On Thursday 26 January at the Palace of
Westminster, 29 individuals from around
the UK were awarded the prestigious
British Citizen Award for exceptional
endeavours which have positively
impacted communities up and down the
country.
Among the 29 honoured was Adam
Tate (2014, MSc Nature, Society
and Environmental Policy) from
Nottinghamshire, who received the BCA
for Services to Healthcare.
In 2014, at the age of 22, Adam was
diagnosed with Fahr’s Disease following a
zip line accident. Fahr’s Disease is a rare,
genetically inherited neurological disorder
characterised by calcium deposits in areas
of the brain that control movement. In
2016 he set up a registered charity, Fahr
Beyond, to support other sufferers and
their families and to provide research.
Fahr’s Disease usually affects those in
their 40’s and above, and being diagnosed
so young inspired him to want to make a
difference.
As founder of Fahr Beyond, Adam
has provided a voice for people with
Fahr’s Disease. Importantly, his work
Above (L-R): TV presenter and BCA Patron,
Nick Knowles, Adam Tate and Rhiannon
Whelan, Head of Retail Operations from
BCA Partner One Stop.
has helped to bring together clinicians
previously working in silos. By showing
there is an appetite for more information
and better care for patients, his work
has led to clinicians working on a UK
diagnostic framework and a management
framework for Fahr’s.
The British Citizen Award was established
in 2015 to recognise exceptional
individuals who work tirelessly and
selflessly to make a positive impact on
their communities and society. The BCA
recognises true community heroes who
might otherwise be overlooked.
DPhil student named on
the 35 under 35 Young
Leaders List
Congratulations to Wolfson cyber
security DPhil Arthur Laudrain, who has
been named one of 35 promising young
minds in the Santander-CIDOB 35 under
35 List. The list recognises the work of
35 people under the age of 35 with the
potential to become future leaders in
their areas of expertise.
Arthur, who is currently on a placement
with the Department of Politics and
International Relations, was also
invited to speak at the Future Leaders
Forum, a platform for the exchange of
ideas among the 35 nominees and an
opportunity for them to discuss key
issues on the global stage.
Arthur spoke on his vision for EU digital
strategic autonomy,
expanding on what
this means for
the EU and how
European policymakers
should
respond to the
challenges of the
digital age.
Wolfson welcomes new staff
Dan Aldred
Academic Registrar
Managing the Academic Office, Dan joins
Wolfson bringing six years’ experience of
academic administration within Oxford.
Alex Fels
Development Officer
Working in the Development Office,
Alex supports alumni engagement,
regular giving, and administration.
Marta Aparicio Sánchez
Front of House Supervisor
Joining us as Front of House Supervisor,
Marta brings with her years of experience
but most importantly a big smile.
Joby Kizhakkayil Joy
Sous Chef
Having learned his trade in Kerala and
worked in the Middle East, Joby is an
integral part of the Kitchen team.
Matthew Reader
Chef de Partie
Matt brings a wealth of knowledge
to the Kitchen team - and a
profound love of country music.
Wyatt Downey
Apprentice Chef
Wolfson’s first catering apprentice,
Wyatt joined the Kitchen team straight
from school at the age of 17.
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