Meet the PGR School team
Find out about the members of staff who provide support and guidance at our Postgraduate Research School.
Our team
Professor Andrew Hill
Associate Pro Vice Chancellor: Research
Andy provides academic leadership of the PGR School and, alongside his work on the Research Excellence Framework (REF), is responsible for growing and supporting the PGR community across the university.
Emily Smith
Postgraduate Research School Manager
Emily manages the strategic and operational activities of the PGR School and its team to support and develop the growing PGR community at York St John, while monitoring the delivery of our commitment to postgraduate research.
Amy Langton
Postgraduate Research Officer: Community and Engagement
Amy focuses on maintaining and building a positive and inclusive PGR community. This includes organising PGR events, our PGR induction and looking at how the PGR School can improve communications and engagement with our current PGR community.
Richard Bracknellin
Postgraduate Officer: Training and Development
Richard is responsible for coordinating the training and development opportunities available to postgraduate researchers (PGRs) at York St John. He also administers a growing programme of professional development activity for PGR supervisors at all levels of experience, aligned with the United Kingdom Council for Graduate Education's (UKCGE) Good Supervisory Practice Framework.
Victoria Lain
Postgraduate Officer: Scholarships and Funding
Victoria supports the creation of studentships and scholarships which provide funding for PGR study as well as facilitating the internal PGR funding opportunities provided by York St John.
Lucy Pitkin-Woolls
Postgraduate Officer: PGR Admissions and Recruitment
Lucy handles the postgraduate research admissions for PhDs and Masters. She also ensures that new applications are processed correctly, liaising with relevant supervisors, School Research Leads and the visa teams.
Jill Graham
Postgraduate Officer: Monitoring and Assessment
Jill is responsible for managing the PGR student records and associated e:Vision processes. She also has oversight of the examination processes and can advise on regulatory matters for research degrees.
Lauren Cowling
Research Office Administrator
Lauren takes care of all things administrative, including monitoring PGR progress points, and organising reviews, transfers and examinations.
Further information
Find a supervisor
As a Postgraduate Researcher (PGR), you will be guided by experienced academics who are well-equipped to support your research goals.
Our research
Researchers at York St John are engaged in innovative and exciting projects across many different areas.
Why choose York St John
Led by you, supported by us. Find out more about the postgraduate experience at York St John.
Support for research students
Find out about training, services and opportunities we offer our postgraduate researchers.
