Staff

Jemma Atkin-Barrett

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Arts Programme Events Officer

Full time

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David Bell

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Arts Collection & Music Programme Curator

Part time: Monday to Wednesday.

Maisie Browne

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Digital Marketing Co-ordinator

Part time: Monday to Wednesday

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Rachel Fitzpatrick

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Marketing and Communications Officer

Part time: Monday to Wednesday and Friday (school hours)

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Lucy Lopez

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Radar Curator

Part time: Monday to Wednesday

Student Team

We employ a team of students on a casual basis to help support the delivery of our LU Arts and Radar arts programme. This includes Photographer, Arts Events Assistant and Arts workers.

Any vacancies for our Student Team are advertised under the 'Employability and Enterprise' section of our website and on social media.

You can see the current members of our Student Team below. 

Charlotte Shearman Smith - Student Photographer

Yajie Hu - Arts Events Assistant

Find out more about our Student Team opportunities
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Charlotte Shearman Smith

Student Photographer

Hi, I’m Charlotte!
I’m currently a third-year Fine Art student at the university. Photography plays a major role in my degree, and working as a photographer for LU Arts has allowed me to further explore and deepen my passion, both within and beyond my studies.
Over the past few years, my love for photography, especially within the university environment, has continued to grow. This has enabled me to refine my skills and pursue even more exciting opportunities. I’ve had the chance to experiment with various techniques and styles, from capturing candid moments, to creating detailed studio shots. As I continue my journey, I’m excited to see where my artistic exploration will take me, and I look forward to sharing my work with a broader audience.
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Yajie Hu

Arts Events Assistant

Hi, I'm Yajie. I am currently a doctoral researcher in the School of Design and Creative Arts. Alongside my research role, I'm also a contemporary jewellery artist, with my work exhibited internationally.
I have always had a deep passion for the creative arts, including exploring exhibitions and museums, and engaging in various creative activities. This passion has not only brought me joy but has also inspired me to delve deeper into research, combining my creative work with academic study.
I am very glad to continue being part of the team this academic year, contributing my skills and building upon my experiences working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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Kate Syniavska

Student Photographer

Hi, I’m Kate, a second-year Architectural Engineering student from Ukraine, passionate about documenting life through photography and video.

For me, photography is a favourite way to connect with people, capture wonderful moments, and find inspiration in the world around me. While I explore various genres, event photography is where my true passion lies. There's something magical about freezing emotions and memories in time that people will cherish forever.

My experience photographing Tuxedo Swing performances and other campus events has fuelled my enthusiasm for capturing the vibrant life at Loughborough University. As a student photographer for LU Arts, I’m excited to continue telling the stories of our community through my lens.

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Holly Sykes

Events Assistant

Hello, I'm Holly! I am currently in my second year of a BA Fine Art degree at Loughborough University. Being part of the LU Arts team has boosted my confidence tremendously, giving me a variety of experience getting involved in and working within the arts. This alongside the first year of my course has expanded my contextual awareness in relation to my practice and future aspirations. Within my practice, nature is my primary inspiration, focussing on the impact of our interactions and experiences, whether these are fabricated by human hands or the environment itself. My spare time is spent searching for anything I can possibly climb, as shown in the picture above. If my efforts lead to no prevail, I ensure to bring some crochet with me so that I can still do something I love. I am excited to be a part of the LU Arts team again this year and the new exciting opportunities it will present!