Meet the Committee

National Committee (2024-25)

Chloe Beechinor-Collins

National Chair

Webmaster


Chloe Beechinor-Collins is a third-year German and Russian student at the University of St Andrews. Her main interests lie in translation, interpretation, linguistics and intercultural communication. In her free time, she enjoys ice skating and working on her French, Spanish and Korean skills.


You can contact Chloe directly via the UBASEECAS email: ubaseecas@gmail.com 


Alice Ashcroft 

National Vice Chair

Secretary 

Alice Ashcroft is a third-year student of Russian and History at the University of Edinburgh. Her main interests are post-Soviet identities and ideologies. 

You can contact Alice directly via the UBASEECAS email: ubaseecas@gmail.com 

Chenxi He

National Treasurer 


Chenxi He is a 3rd year student at the University of Edinburgh, studying Russian and Philosophy. She is particularly interested in Russian poetry and political affairs.


Francesca Cross

Social Media Coordinator


Francesca is a graduate of Russian and Spanish from University of Manchester (class of 2024). Her personal interests include learning foreign languages and exploring the different cultures of the world.

Nicole Calogero

Events Coordinator

Nicole is a graduate from the University of Sheffield, where she studied Russian Studies.


Editorial Subcommittee


The Editorial Subcommittee can be reached through their email: ubaseecas.editors@gmail.com



Isabel Gallacher

Editor-in-Chief

Isabel Gallacher is a fifth-year French and Russian student at the University of St Andrews. She is especially interested in cultural identity and gender politics in the post-Soviet space. 

Will Davy

Associate Editor

Will Davy is a third-year student of  Russian and Spanish at the University of Bath. Will's interests include European politics, translation, and travelling.

Institutional Representatives

Darcie Peters

Institutional Representative for Durham University

Darcie is a fourth-year student of Russian and French at Durham University. Her main interests lie in contemporary Russian politics and subsequent International Relations, alongside Central Asian studies.

Anne Foote 

Institutional Representative for the University of St Andrews 

Anne is a first-year student of Russian language and International Relations. She is especially interested in political and cultural dynamics within the post-Soviet space.