David Powell is Head of Programmes at the Local Storytelling Exchange. He has 20 years of experience in climate engagement, communications and policy, and in the translation of research and evidence into accessible, public-facing campaigns and programmes. He helps climate…
Dr Charles Ogunbode
Dr Charles Ogunbode is an Assistant Professor in Applied Psychology at the University of Nottingham. His research broadly examines the roles of personal experiences, media exposure, and social norms in people’s responses to environmental problems. In his current projects, he…
Yuliia Novikova
Yuliia is CAST’s Centre Administrator. Prior to joining CAST, she worked as a HR Administrator for the Ukrainian Water Company. Yuliia has a BSc in Information Technology and a MSc in Psychology. Yuliia assists the Professional Services Team at CAST…
Bella Zanin
Bella is CAST’s Knowledge Exchange Associate, based at the centre’s hub, the University of Bath. She holds an MSc in Sustainable Development and a BSc in Psychology, specialising in environmental psychology and misinformation. Bella’s research interests surround climate denial…
Jen Wilkinson
Jen is CAST’s Centre Manager, based at the University of Bath. Prior to joining CAST, Jen worked at UKRI, EPSRC, and the University of Oxford in various research-related and project management roles. She also has experience working in academic publishing,…
Katie Watson
Katie is CAST’s Communications and Engagement Officer, based at the University of Bath, who works collaboratively with the team and the university to develop and enhance the way CAST presents itself to the outside world, as well as communicate effectively…
Wasundara Doradeniya
Wasundara Doradeniya is a PhD researcher at the University of Manchester. With experience as a policy analyst at the World Biogas Association and its UK counterpart, Wasundara worked on advocating for the UK’s biogas industry and collaborated with various government…
Clara Kubler
Clara Kubler is a Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholar based at UEA, exploring how negative partisanship influences individuals’ engagement with and support for governmental actions on climate and environment. Through this research, she aims to better understand the barriers and opportunities…
Leilai Immel-Parkinson
Leilai Immel-Parkinson is a PhD Researcher at the University of Manchester. In collaboration with Northumbrian Water, she is examining future water demand challenges in England, from a social practices perspective. Her research focuses on how changing societal trends are affecting water…
Henry Amery
Henry Amery is a PhD Researcher at Cardiff University and is investigating climate action in Welsh agriculture. His project aims to explore the extent to which future thinking can increase the likelihood that Welsh farmers will engage in climate-conscious and…