Executive committee
Officers and committee members who organise the society’s academic talks, workshops and social events, and keep the mailing list up to date.
Who runs the society
CamBRAIN is run by a volunteer executive committee drawn from undergraduate, postgraduate, research assistant and post-doctoral members of the University of Cambridge.
Elections
Elections for the CamBRAIN Executive Committee are held annually, with results and announcements shared with members through the news blog and mailing list.
Roles and responsibilities
Each committee member holds a defined role covering events, communications, outreach and member engagement across the society’s programme.
Committee at a glance
The table below summarises the committee structure and the ways in which members can reach the officers.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governance | Executive Committee, elected annually by the membership. |
| Membership represented | Undergraduates, postgraduates, research assistants and post-doctoral members. |
| Remit | Academic talks, presentations, workshops, interest groups and social events. |
| Interest groups | Women in neuroscience, neuroethics, global mental health, neurolaw, brain art and mental wellbeing. |
| Staying informed | Committee announcements appear in the news blog and in the society mailing list. |
| Reaching the officers | Use the contact page, or follow the society on Facebook and Twitter as @CamBrainCNS. |
Getting involved
Membership is free and open to anyone at the University of Cambridge with an interest in neuroscience. Joining the mailing list is the quickest way to hear about committee news, upcoming talks and opportunities to help at events.
Return to the society homepage for an overview of what CamBRAIN does and how to join.
CamBrainSociety is a Cambridge-based awareness initiative focused on mental health, stress, and the relationship between the mind and the body. Its editorial content covers depression, anxiety, mood disorders, weight gain, overeating, and the physical effects that chronic strain can have on organs and daily functioning. The aim is to make psychological and physiological topics easier to read and talk about, so that people facing difficult feelings, situations, or challenges feel less alone in them.
Stress is described here as the body's response to demands, whether they come from external sources such as deadlines, school, family life, or social pressure, or from internal sources such as thoughts, feelings, and self-imposed expectations. The condition occurs when demands exceed the resources available to cope, and it can manifest physically as well as emotionally, affecting sleep, appetite, concentration, and the ability to relate to others. Recognising these symptoms early is central to the awareness work of the society.
The site also explores how environmental and social pressures shape mental wellbeing, including overloading, perfectionism, unpleasant situations, and challenging life events. Articles explain common conditions and their causes, offer practical coping strategies for managing stress and mood, and encourage healthier responses to difficult circumstances. Media coverage and blog-style pieces make clinical and psychological concepts approachable for readers who want information rather than jargon, while reinforcing that seeking support is a normal and healthy step.
Behind the content is a volunteer executive committee drawn from undergraduate, postgraduate, research assistant, and post-doctoral members of the University of Cambridge. Committee members organise academic talks, workshops, and social events, and maintain the mailing list that keeps members informed. Elections for the executive committee are held annually, with results and announcements shared with members through the society's regular channels, so that participation in the organisation is open and transparent to those who wish to get involved.
