Behind every great scientific community are passionate people who inspire others to get involved, ask questions, and explore new ideas. This year, we are proud to introduce our Student Ambassadors – a talented group of students from universities and research institutions across the UK who share a common enthusiasm for weather, climate, and the atmosphere around us.

From aspiring forecasters and researchers to climate communicators and scientists-in-the-making, each ambassador brings their own unique journey, interests, and ambitions to the programme. Together, they represent the diverse and vibrant future of the weather and climate community.

Throughout the year, our ambassadors will champion the Society within their universities, connect with fellow students, and help showcase the opportunities available through membership, events, and professional development activities. They will also act as a bridge between the Society and the next generation of meteorologists and climate scientists, sharing ideas, experiences, and insights from across the student community.

But who are the people behind the role?

In the profiles below, you’ll meet each of our ambassadors, discover what sparked their interest in weather and climate, learn about their academic interests, and hear what they hope to achieve during their time with the Society.

We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them as much as we look forward to working with them.

Full Name: Jinhui Yu
Course/programme: Environmental Science
University and Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester 
Short bio: I am a PhD researcher in Environmental Science at the University of Manchester, focusing on urban climate, air quality, and renewable energy. I chose this field because I am passionate about using science and data-driven approaches to address environmental challenges and support sustainable cities. I became an RMetS Student Ambassador to connect with fellow students, share opportunities in meteorology and environmental science, and help inspire the next generation of researchers.

Full Name: Samuel Peacham
Course/programme: MEarthPhys Geophysics and Meteorology
University and Department: The University of Edinburgh, School of Geoscience
Short bio: “I chose Geophysics and Meteorology at Edinburgh to combine my interest in the Earth and its atmospheric processes with hands-on physics, maths, and programming
I became a student ambassador to inspire students to pursue careers in meteorology by offering guidance, advice and practical insights.”
Where you are from: I am from Dundee.

Full Name: Lana Emery
Course Title: Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences (Third year)
University and Department: University of Liverpool, Department of Environmental Sciences
Short bio: “Finding the perfect balance between my love for maths and my interest in the climate led me to my course, and I’ve been passionate about it ever since! As the first RMetS ambassador from my university, I’m excited to share that enthusiasm with my local community and help others navigate their own path into this incredibly rewarding field.”
Where you are from: Milton Keynes

Full Name: Dylan Farrell
Course Title: BSc (Hons) Physics with Meteorology
University and Department: University of Edinburgh, School of Physics
Short bio: I’ve always been fascinated by the atmosphere and the way weather and climate influence the world around us, which inspired me to study Physics with Meteorology at the University of Edinburgh. Becoming an RMetS Student Ambassador gives me the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for meteorology, encourage other students to get involved with the Society, and help showcase the exciting careers and opportunities available within the field.

Whether you’re studying weather, climate science, climate change, meteorology, atmospheric science, air quality, hydrology, oceanography… the list goes on! Join now and find out how RMetS can support your studies and your future career.

Find out more about becoming an RMetS Student Ambassador You can also contact us via membership@rmets.org to find out more about the programme and how you can get involved.