Staff
Student Team
We employ a number of students on a casual basis to help support the delivery of our programme. This includes technical support, photographer(s) and event organisers for our regular live performance nights.
Any vacancies for our Student Team are advertised under the 'Employability and Enterprise' section of our website and on social media.
In addition to the Student Team, there is an opportunity to earn money as an arts worker, running arts or craft workshops for other students. Find out about our arts worker training.
You can see the current members of our Student Team below.
Chloe Cheng - Student photographer
Yajie Hu - Technician
Keisha Medhekar - Student Live Lounge Co-ordinator
Zed Omri - Student Live Lounge Co-ordinator
Charlotte Shearman Smith - Student Photographer
Anna Shipman - Speech Bubble Co-ordinator
Holly Sykes - Technician
Chloe Cheng
Student Photographer
Yajie Hu
Technician
My name is Yajie Hu. I am a PhD student in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University. Alongside my role as a doctoral researcher, I am a contemporary jewellery artist, exhibiting my jewellery creations internationally.
Ever since my childhood, I have held a deep passion for the creative arts. Exploring exhibitions, museums, and engaging in various creative activities has not only brought me joy but also motivated me to delve deeper into this realm through research.
I am very glad to be part of the team and to contribute my skills and build upon my experiences working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Keisha Medhekar
Hi, I’m Keisha, currently in my third year studying Media and Communications, and I will be running the Live Music events as this year’s Live Lounge Coordinator! I can’t wait to organise the Live Lounge Events highlighting Loughborough University’s immense musical talent and aim to ensure that all events are welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.
It’s an honour to contribute to offering student musicians a platform to display their talents and we hope to showcase a diverse range of performers this year. Above all, some of my best memories have to do with music and I would love to be able to share that with others.
I am so excited to work with LU Arts this year and am looking forward to seeing you all at the events!
Zed Omri
Student Live Lounge Co-ordinator
Hi, I’m Zed (they/ he), a third year Graphic Design student. I'm a big fan of arts and music, especially anything to do with the bass guitar, my instrument of choice. There's nothing I love more than seeing a creative community come together and that's why I'm so excited to help organise this year's Live Lounge events again and showcase Loughborough's musical talent. When I'm not playing guitar or blasting music in my headphones, you're most likely to see me creating illustrations.
Charlotte Shearman Smith
Student Photographer
Anna Shipman
''Hey, I’m Anna! I am currently an MA student studying Creative Writing. I spent the three years of my undergraduate using creative writing to boost my self-confidence and I want to help others do the same. I can’t wait to organise the Speech Bubble events this year showcasing Loughborough’s spoken word talent and making sure the events are exciting and inviting evenings for everyone.
I’m super excited to work with LU Arts and show just how creative Loughborough University’s campus is.’'
Holly Sykes
Technician
Hello, I’m Holly, currently undertaking a fine art degree at Loughborough University. I don’t spend much time without textiles as my free time is spent crocheting whenever I have the chance, while listening to my favourite tunes of course.
My love for creativity evolved during my A level in textiles, where my practical and contextual knowledge expanded. Visiting exhibitions as well as setting up my own has inspired me to delve deeper into presenting projects. As a student technician, I am excited to expand my knowledge and bring people together.