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Dan Lonsdale
SU President
su.president@durham.ac.uk
Freddy Fossey-Warren
PG Academic Officer
su.pgacademic@durham.ac.uk
Deborah Acheampong
Welfare and Liberation Officer
su.welflib@durham.ac.uk
Skye Carroll
Opportunities Officer
su.opportunities@durham.ac.uk
William Brown
UG Academic Officer
su.ugacademic@durham.ac.uk
Senior Leadership Team
Gareth Hughes
Chief Executive
gareth.j.hughes@durham.ac.uk
I lead the professional staff team, working with the Officers to represent student interest and deliver services. I ensure that elected student leaders have the right support to lead their campaigns, their student groups, and make a difference to education and the wider student experience at Durham.
Georgina Lambert
Director of Communications and Strategy
georgina.lambert@durham.ac.uk
Rebecca Henderson
Director of Campaigns
rebecca.henderson@durham.ac.uk
Kirsty Morrison
Director of Services
kirsty.morrison@durham.ac.uk
Central team
Martin Horrocks
Finance Manager
martin.horrocks@durham.ac.uk
Martin leads the Durham SU Finance and Admin team looking after the finance, day to day HR and governance areas of the charity.
Alison Carr
Finance Coordinator
alison.carr@durham.ac.uk
Lisa Dodds
Finance Coordinator
lisa.dodds@durham.ac.uk
Lauren Hodgson
Executive Assistant (Governance)
lauren.a.hodgson@durham.ac.uk
Joshua Robertson
Administrative Support Apprentice
joshua.robertson@durham.ac.uk
Marketing team
Kirsty Deacon-Brown
Marketing Manager
kirsty.deacon-brown@durham.ac.uk
My focus is to ensure Durham SU effectively understands and communicates with our student members. The marketing team manages Durham SU’s brand identity, so that it engages students, reflects our values and articulates our ambitions. One of the most enjoyable things for me is working with great people to progress student campaigns with resources and opportunities to inspire students to participate.
Ross Kitching
Digital Communications Exec (Web and Data)
ross.kitching@durham.ac.uk
I develop the Union website, manage the membership database and look after all things technology. I also monitor the performance of the SU’s online platforms and provide digital support to any other projects and campaigns.
Gavin Shepherdson
Design and Communications Coordinator
gavin.a.shepherdson@durham.ac.uk
I work within the marketing team to create design for print and web. I also produce our videos and provide digital support to the many projects and campaigns Durham SU runs. If you are in need of any design assistance, please get in touch.
Emily McMillan
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
emily.mcmillan@durham.ac.uk
My role in the Marketing team is to effectively raise awareness of Durham SU and deliver high quality communications to our members. I manage our social media channels where I highlight our impact, success stories and achievements, as well as stories about our members and their successes. I’m always happy to chat about the ways we can showcase our student activities so don’t hesitate to get in touch for a chat.
ASK team
Imogen Charvill-Ryall
ASK manager
Jon Dougherty
ASK Coordinator
jon.dougherty@durham.ac.uk
Claire Marshall
ASK Coordinator
claire.marshall2@durham.ac.uk
Gemma McClure
ASK Coordinator
gemma.mcclure@durham.ac.uk
Jennifer Clark
ASK Administrator
jennifer.l.clark@durham.ac.uk
Hello, my name is Jen. I am here to provide admin support to the ASK team wherever required. This entails tasks such as helping manage event ticketing, training events and workshops, organising meetings, sending out group emails, answering enquiries, and setting up student group elections.
ASK Assistants
Ayasha Nordiawan
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Jenni Kingsnorth
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Tom Haldenby
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Will Price
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Fi Laing
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Emma Clarke
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Moitreyo Ganguli
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Honor Calvert
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Beatrice Nicastro
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Sophie Midlane
ASK Assistant
ask@durham.ac.uk
Student Voice team
Ellie Scorah
Student Voice Manager
eleanor.m.scorah@durham.ac.uk
If you want to have your voice heard, but aren’t sure how, then drop me an email! Whether that’s planning a protest, speaking up at SU Assembly, or taking your ideas directly to the University – the Student Voice Team can help you.
Sophie Davis-Birch
Activism Programme Coordinator
sophie.l.birch@durham.ac.uk
Whether you’ve got a new idea for a campaign, want to create change but don’t know where to start or you’re just interested in activism, I’m here to listen, support and encourage you along the way!
Abby Lewis
Access and Participation Programme Coordinator
abigail.a.lewis@durham.ac.uk
I’m here to support you in removing the barriers you might face in getting the university experience you want. Whether it’s due to the cost of living, coming from a non-traditional background, or anything else, I’ll encourage and champion you in making sure you have a seat at the table and that your voice is heard.
Vicky Bathrelou
Housing Programme Coordinator
vasiliki.bathrelou@durham.ac.uk
Have ideas, concerns, or suggestions about student housing? Your input is invaluable! Whether it's advocating for better accommodation standards, exploring affordable housing alternatives, or addressing any housing-related issues you face, I'm here to listen and support. Together, we can shape the future of student housing at Durham University. Your voice matters..
Olivia Flavell
Education Programme Coordinator
olivia.flavell@durham.ac.uk
From training and advising Faculty and Course Reps, to decolonisation work and induction, my role is to make sure that you leave University feeling you had a hand in shaping your educational experience. Do you have ideas for improving student induction? Or are you unsure how to contact your Course or Faculty Representative about an issue on your course? Myself and the SU are here to support you and ensure you get the most out of your time at University.
Henry Bashford
Student Voice Intern
henry.g.bashford@durham.ac.uk
Commercial team
Jamie Caress
Deputy Director of Services
jamie.caress@durham.ac.uk
Francesco Marchionni
Duty Manager
francesco.marchionni@durham.ac.uk
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