Loughborough University
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Loughborough University

Graduate School

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John Feather

Professor John Feather
Dean of the Graduate School

01509 228593

John has been a Professor in the Department of Information Science since 1988. Research has always been a major focus of his career. He is a former Head of Department, Associate Dean, Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and has been a member of the Council of the Arts and Humanities Research Board (now Council). He was a Panel Chair in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

 

Zoe Whitehead

Zoe Chritchlow
Personal Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School

01509 228593

Zoe has worked for the Graduate School since April 2009. She organises the Dean's day to day activities, diary and meetings.  Zoe also administers some of the Graduate School Award Funds and general enquiries.

 

Heather Dalgleish

Heather Dalgleish
Postgraduate Research Student Skills Developer

01509 223722

Heather has worked at Loughborough since 1997 and in the Graduate school since its creation and brings her experience to the courses and programmes that she delivers for researcher skills development.

 

Eve Uhlig

Eve Uhlig
Career Development Adviser

01509 222051

Eve brings her experience to offer careers advice and information to PhD students. This includes individual career consultations and specific careers workshops.

 

Brigette Vale

Brigette Vale
Senior Assistant Registrar, Research Student Office

01509 222036

Brigette is manager of the Research Student Office which has responsibility for research student admissions, records management, studentships and examinations. The Office can provide advice on University regulations and University policy on research student matters.

 

Danielle Sharp
Administrative Officer, Research Student Office

01509 228689

Danielle's main duties include managing the admissions process, issuing CAS certificates for visa purposes, authorising funding offers and managing the billing process. She is also involved in developmental work, particularly on the IT side.

 

Jill Thurman
Administrative Officer, Graduate School and Research Student Office

01509 228597 or 222439

Jill works on a range of Graduate School projects including quality assurance and administration of studentship schemes. She also works in the Research Student Office, dealing with the administration of research degrees and liaising with external bodies including the UK Research Councils.

 

Justine Sanders

Justine Sanders
Student Outreach and Recruitment Manager

01509 222481

Justine manages the Student Outreach and Recruitment team, which works to promote the benefits of undergraduate and postgraduate study to potential students.

 

Jo Workman
Student Outreach and Recruitment Officer

01509 222429

Jo is responsible for outreach to postgraduate students on research and taught programmes.

 

 

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Quotes

"I learned so many things - interview skills, communication skills and how to manage your time"

"I really enjoyed this experience. I learned how to be more confident about myself as part of a team"

"This course has changed my ideas about what I want to do with my career."

"I learned many new things, made new friends and explored my strengths & weaknesses. This course will change my life somehow."

"The skills I have learned can be transferred to my study and life in the future - communication, time management, planning"

"I am much more confident now"

"This programme was the best I've been on so far. It opened my horizons for my future study, life and career."

 

The Graduate School is located on the ground floor of the Stewart Mason Building.

The Research Student Office is located in the Rutland Building. Please call at the main Student Enquiries Desk if you would like to speak to a member of the team.

Postgraduate students studying for a Masters degree should take their queries to the Student Enquiries desk in Rutland Building.