Staff in Doctoral College sitting and having group discussion with current researchers

The Doctoral College team is here to support you throughout your postgraduate research journey at the University of Huddersfield. From admissions and research administration to researcher development and wellbeing, our dedicated team works together to provide the guidance, advice and opportunities available. Find out more about who we are, what we do and how we can help.

Meet the Doctoral College Team

Head shot of Dr Kate Lavender, Director of the Doctoral College

Dr Kate Lavender - Doctoral College Director

As Director of the Doctoral College, I'm happy to be able to support a research community committed to advancing knowledge and tackling real-world challenges. We're here to help you collaborate, innovate and achieve your ambitions.

Head shot of Tracy Wood, Doctoral College Manager

Tracy Wood - Doctoral College Manager

As Doctoral College Manager, I lead and support our dedicated team to ensure our postgraduate researchers receive the guidance, opportunities and support they need to thrive throughout their research journey.

Team photo of the Doctoral College Team outside Student Central at the main University plaza

Doctoral College Team Structure

   Team members Contact information

PGR Admissions Team

Sharon Foster

  • Research Administrator - Admissions

Annaliese Hartley

  • Research Administrator - Admissions

Heather Jessop

  • Research Administrator - Admissions

Julie Walker

  • Research Admissions Officer
gs.pgradmissions@hud.ac.uk
PGR Lifecycle Team

Rukhsana Browning

  • Data and Quality Officer
r.p.browning2@hud.ac.uk

Hannah Spencer-Chung

  • Research Officer
h.g.spencer-chung@hud.ac.uk

Daniella Hurst

  • School of Applied Sciences - Research Administrator
sasresearchadmin@hud.ac.uk

Kirsty Thomson

  • School of Arts and Humanities - Research Administrator
sah.research@hud.ac.uk

Sarah Harlow

  • School of Business, Education and Law - Research Administrator
belpgrsupport@hud.ac.uk

Saira Mustafa

  • School of Computing and Engineering - Research Administrator
SCE.Research.Admin@hud.ac.uk

Jennifer Brearey

  • School of Human and Health Sciences - Research Administrator
HHS-RE@hud.ac.uk
PGR Examinations Team

Ruta Adeyemi

  • Research Administrator

Bethany Ridley-Duff  

  • Projects and Compliance Officer

Caroline Swift

  • PGR Exams Assistant

Nicola Williams

  • Research Administrator 
pgr.examinations@hud.ac.uk
Culture and Development Team

Lauren Hollingworth

  • PGR Culture and Development Administrator

​Dr Carol Osborne

  • PGR Researcher Developer

Rosemary Wood

  • Culture and Development Officer
pgrskills@hud.ac.uk