Physicist

I carried out my PhD in theoretical physics at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, under the supervision of Professor Ian Moss. My work focused on a model of the very early Universe known as warm inflation. Read More.

Climber

Having climbed for most of my life, I competed for the Great Britain Bouldering Team from 2002 to 2007. In my 'home' county of Northumberland I have made several significant first ascents and repeats to fb 8a+ and E8. Read More.

Setting

As well as being part of the infamous in-house setting team at Climb Newcastle, I do freelance work all around the country - get in touch if you'd like some setting doing. Read More.

Climb Newcastle

I am one third of Climb Newcastle, the city's dedicated indoor climbing centre which opened in 2008 in the Old Byker Swimming Pool. The centre has had 30,000 visits in it's first year and continues to grow strongly. Read more...