Our research group is dedicated to exploring the complexities of collective behaviour through innovative, cross-disciplinary, and paradigm-shifting approaches. We believe that scientific progress flourishes in an environment that is inclusive, supportive, and intellectually stimulating. Our ethos is built around four evolving core principles:

Well-being Comes First

The well-being of lab members is our highest priority. We foster a supportive, inclusive, and respectful atmosphere where everyone feels valued. A healthy balance between life and work is essential, and we encourage open communication and mutual support. Scientific progress is most sustainable when fuelled by a combination of curiosity, well-being, and professionalism.
We support flexible working styles—whether that means working standard hours in the lab or from home at times that best suit individual needs. While some experiments may require fixed schedules, many others can be adapted. There is no expectation to work during evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Integrity and Openness in Science

We uphold the highest standards of scientific integrity, rigour, and transparency. Our research is conducted responsibly and reproducibly, and we embrace open science practices: sharing data and code, clearly reporting methods, and pre-registering studies when appropriate.
We aim to make our research outputs publicly accessible—not only because it is our ethical responsibility as scientists, but because openness fosters collective intelligence and the cumulative growth of knowledge.

Supporting Career Progression

We are deeply committed to the personal and professional development of every team member, whether their path lies in academia, industry, policy, or beyond. We provide mentorship, training, and opportunities for skill-building and networking.
Academic life is full of informal knowledge—unwritten rules about grants, departmental processes, experimental design, and career development. These are best learned through mentoring and social learning. Alongside regular lab meetings, informal chats (over coffee, at the pub, or during one-on-ones) are essential. As a general principle, I prioritise supporting students’ and postdocs’ work before focusing on my own first-authored projects. I do my best to respond promptly and thoughtfully.

Celebrating success

Science is tough—failures and setbacks are a regular part of the business, and often not your fault. It’s important to remember that even PIs face rejections, bugs in the code, and getting lost in the science jungle. I try to be open about my own failures so that no one feels alone in theirs.
And so, we make a point to celebrate every win—no matter how big or small. My tradition is to open a nice bottle of whisky (though I may try cognac in honour of our lab’s name!). What’s your way of celebrating? Whatever it is, share your success with us—we’re in this together.