Woodward contact details
Duty phone number: +447739299516 (term time, 19.00-07.00 only)
Reception number: +44 2075 949971
Email: woodward.wardens@imperial.ac.uk
Maintenance: woodward.defects@imperial.ac.uk
Instagram: instagram.com/woodward.buildings/
Welcome to Woodward
Welcome to Woodward Buildings! Rising up to 18 storeys, we take pride in being one of the largest and newest Imperial’s Hall of residence. Each year, we become home to over 800 students (!) as they embark on their university life. Our Hall consists of 3 multi-storey residential blocks: B, C & D, all located in the close vicinity of the North Acton Tube station. We are closer to a tube station than any other Hall, so getting to and from central London has never been easier! Join us for the most enjoyable and rewarding student experience!
We have a dedicated team of Wardens, Sub-Wardens and Hall Seniors who are here to support you. In addition, we benefit from a 24/7 Concierge with on-site Security, as well as a Housekeeping team. With a great and vibrant community comes a great set of modern facilities such as a rooftop terrace, great London views, games room, study areas and music rooms. Join us for the most enjoyable and rewarding student experience!
Meet the Woodward Warden Team
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Abi
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About Abi
Abi is one of the Wardens at Woodward, living with her partner Luke and her baby girl. She is a Research Associate in the Department of Materials, working on corrosion of metals. This mainly involves building corrosive atmosphere environments, breaking bits of metal, and trying not to accidentally burn down or blow up the RSM. She has previously lived in Germany and Cyprus, and came to Imperial 13 years ago at the start of her PhD. You can usually find her either on or near a stage enjoying or performing musical theatre, baking, or spray-painting furniture in an effort to upcycle because she saw a YouTube tutorial and it looked super easy. Abi can’t wait to meet everyone!
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Nayana
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About Nayana
Hi! I’m Nayana, one of the wardens at Woodward, and I live in C block with my partner Jack. I am a teaching fellow in the Faculty of Medicine, teaching on the BSc Medical Biosciences course. I am from Botswana, and I moved to London 9 years ago. I am also a Bollywood dancer and love knitting/crocheting. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys, and I’m always happy to yap!
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Michael
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About Michael
Hi, my name is Michael, and I’m a Postdoc in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation. My research focuses on Kidney vasculitis, particularly novel biomarkers for early detection in active patients. Outside of my research, I'm passionate about strength training and sports (football, basketball, and American football, to name a few), and I am an avid Arsenal fan. In addition to sports, I love travelling to explore the beautiful landscapes, cultures and cuisines the world has to offer. I also enjoy reading and attempting to learn new languages; admittedly, I am not very good at it. I'm approachable and always happy to listen and chat, whether it’s for advice, recommendations, or a good sports discussion.
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Maria
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About Maria
Hi and welcome! My name is Maria and I’m a third-year PhD student here at Imperial. I’m based in the Mathematics department, but my research is all about theoretical physics—specifically, I’m looking into hydrodynamic instabilities in Bose-Einstein Condensates. I was born and raised in Brazil, but spent several years in the U.S. completing my undergrad and master’s before moving to the UK to start my PhD. Outside of halls, I’m often out exploring London’s vibrant cultural scene—whether it’s attending live concerts and musicals or wandering through museums. I also love dancing, playing video games, and making friendship bracelets (which often match the theme of my next concert). I’m excited to meet you all and to help you settle in and make the most of your time here!
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James
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About James
Hey! I'm James, and I'm one of the sub-wardens in D Block. I'm a PhD student in the Department of Life Sciences, and my research focuses on the molecular systematics, evolution, and biogeography of beetles. I'm originally from Wales and a Wrexham A.F.C. fan, but I've lived in London for seven years now! I'm a big nature lover, so in my spare time I love getting outdoors, cooking, going to gigs, and (trying to) stay active. I'm always happy to have a chat, and I'm very much looking forward to meeting you all!
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Sam
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About Sam
Hi, I’m Sam! I’m a fourth-year PhD student in the Mechanical Engineering Department, where my research focuses on designing wind turbine blades. I grew up in Leicester but have been living in London for the past seven years, so if you’re ever looking for tips on things to do around the city, I’m happy to help. I’m a big fan of football (especially Leicester City), Formula 1, and travelling mainly for the hikes and the food! I also did my undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering here at Imperial, so if you’d like any advice about studying or settling in, feel free to ask.
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Toby
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About Toby
Hi, I’m Toby! I’m a third-year computational biology PhD student in the Department of Medicine. My research focuses on modelling how the gut microbiome can affect human health. I grew up in a town in between Manchester and Liverpool but have since lived in various cities throughout the UK, including three years in London. Outside of halls, I enjoy sports and can be found running, cycling and playing football and squash. If you would like to know about running route near North Acton or places to go walking near London, let me know. I‘m looking forward to meeting you all and helping you enjoy your time in Woodward!
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Tianhui
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About Tianhui
Hi, I'm Tianhui. I'm currently a final year PhD student in the Department of Surgery and Cancer. I am originally from China and completed my undergraduate degree in Hong Kong. I moved to London in 2022 to pursue my research on evaluating the performance of AI as medical devices in clinical settings.
When I'm not working on my research, I love bouldering, hiking and city walks. I'm a bit of a foodie, so I’m always on the lookout for great places to eat and love giving recommendations for day trips and hidden culinary gems. If you ever want to chat or need any advice, I will be more than happy to help! -
Klesti
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About Klesti
Hi! I'm Klesti, one of the Sub-Wardens at Woodward, and I live in C block. I'm a PhD student in immunology at Imperial, engineering immune cells to fight blood cancers. I grew up in Greece and I moved to UK 8 years ago. Outside the lab you'll find me surfing, at the gym, or travelling. Looking forward to meeting you all!
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Aditi
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About Aditi
Hi! My name is Aditi and I am a second year PhD student in the National Heart and Lung Institute. My research focuses on better understanding valvular heart disease using electromechanics models of the heart. Outside of my research, I enjoy playing the piano, reading and walks outdoors. I am looking forward to meeting you and am always happy to have a chat!
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Kindha
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About Kindha
I’m Kindha, one of the C Block sub-wardens! I’m a PhD student in the Department of Surgery and Cancer, and my research is focussed on lung injury in patients undergoing surgery. I’m a born and raised Londoner and I actually lived in North Acton during my undergrad at Imperial. In my free time I enjoy seeing plays, going to events, and playing the piano. I look forward to meeting you all!
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Marc
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About Marc
Marc is originally from Barcelona but has been living in London for 12 years. He is a Chemist and he's currently doing a PhD in the Department of Bioengineering. His research focuses on developing biosensors that can be translated to different medical applications. He is currently spinning out a company based on his research. In his free time, he loves reading, painting watercolours and bouldering! He is looking forward to meeting you all and will be happy to have a chat with you over a coffee! :)
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Dat
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About Dat
Hi I'm Dat! I'm from Manchester and am a final year PhD student in the Department of Chemistry. I am of course a Manchester United fan and you will often find me watching the football. I also enjoy photography (check out ICPhotoSoc!) in both digital and film formats. I've Lived in London for 10 years now and did my UG at Imperial too so if you ever want (food) recommendations or advice on Imperial/LDN, just let me know! Otherwise, welcome to Woodward and have fun!
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Holly
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About Holly
Hello! I’m Holly, a second-year PhD student in the School of Public Health. My research explores how the different economic trajectories young people follow influence their health in later life. I’m fairly new to London, so I love spending my free time exploring the city. I’m also a big foodie and enjoy trying new foods from different cultures, as well as trying to cook them myself! I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone at Woodward, and I’m always up for a chat!