Ben Woodward

Laidlaw Scholar, University of Oxford
Isabella Ohene

Student, Oxford Laidlaw

Benjamin Margetts

Senior Programme Manager for the Laidlaw Scholarship, University of Oxford

I am a Critical Realist researcher in the Sociology of Education, developing a theory of Positive Organisational Culture. My research explores how organisational environments shape people's experiences, opportunities, and sense of belonging, with an initial focus on the transition to secondary schooling and wider implications for organisations beyond education.
Vincent W. Chang

Scholar, University of Oxford

Chatpat Tanavongchinda

Student , University of Oxford

Jehoiady Brown

Biochemistry Undergraduate, University of Oxford

I am a current Biochemistry Undergraduate at the University of Oxford. I am happily a part of the 2026 Laidlaw Scholar Cohort.  I am very grateful to be a part of this programme where I am able to develop my character and behaviours to become a more ethical leader. I want to also be able to provide a positive impact on the people around me, my community and the world at large in all means possible. I have a particular interest in gender equality and improving women's reproductive health. I am also interested in climate action and protecting our oceans and lands.  As a previous tutor, mentor and being a state-school student, I can attest to seeing the differences in educational attainment between certain regions and demographics. Through the Laidlaw Research programme, I will be able to conduct research on how co-curricular activities can be used to supplement students who are unlikely to consider higher education or have low educational attainment, and improve their wellbeing and ambitions.
Rian Hadgie

Student and Research Scholar, University of Oxford

Ijeoma Atanmoh

Student, University of Oxford

Kelly Wan

Psychology and Linguistics, University of Oxford

Muskaan Arora

Student, University of Oxford

Amy Pagan

Laidlaw Scholar, University of Oxford

Isabel Hetherington

Student, University of Oxford

Mollie Hutton

Psychology and Linguistics , University of Oxford