N8 Directory of contacts
Click on the links below to find a directory of contacts for the N8 groups and programmes:
N8 Board
N8 Strategic Executive Group
Nominated points of contact
Research Directors Group
Communications Directors Group
Research Culture and Environment Group
Library Directors Group
Net Zero North lead
Child of the North lead
N8 Policing Research Partnership leads
N8 CIR leads
International leads
PDRA leads
N8 Board
Durham
Karen O’Brien, Vice-Chancellor
Lancaster
Andy Schofield, Vice Chancellor
Leeds
Simone Buitendijk, Vice-Chancellor
Liverpool
Manchester
Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice-Chancellor
Newcastle
Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President
Sheffield
Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor
York
Charlie Jeffrey, Vice-Chancellor and President
N8 Strategic Executive Group
Durham
Colin Bain, Vice-Provost (Research)
Lancaster
Louise Heathwaite, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Enterprise)
Leeds
Nick Plant, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Liverpool
Anthony Hollander, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research & Impact
Manchester
Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research
Newcastle
Matthew Grenby, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research Strategy and Resources
Sheffield
Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research
York
Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research
Nominated points of contact
Durham
Lorna Wilson, Co-Director, Research & Innovation Services: lorna.wilson@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Anita Formby-Barker, PA to Louise Heathwaite: a.formby-barker@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Rachel Curwen, Director of Research and Innovation Development: r.curwen@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Lewis Smith, Strategic Projects Manager: lewis.smith@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Sarah Albutt, Head of Research Strategy: sarah.albutt@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Matthew Grenby, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research Strategy and Resources: matthew.grenby@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Sue Hartley, Vice-President for Research: s.hartley@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Andrew Jackson, Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange: andrew.r.jackson@york.ac.uk
Research Directors Group
Durham
Lorna Wilson, Co-Director, Research & Innovation Services: lorna.wilson@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Dion Williams, Director of Research, Enterprise and Innovation: d.williams2@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Rachel Curwen, Director of Research and Innovation Development: r.curwen@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Sarah Jackson, Director of Research, Partnerships and Innovation: s.k.jackson@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Andrew Walsh, Director of Research and Business Engagement: andrew.m.walsh@manchester.ac.uk
Sarah Albutt, Head of Research Strategy: sarah.albutt@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
David Hill, Director of Research Strategy and Development: david.hill@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Deborah Lodge, Director of Research Services: d.mcclean@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Andrew Jackson, Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange: andrew.r.jackson@york.ac.uk
Communications Directors Group
Durham
Claire Whitelaw, Deputy Director of Marketing & Communications: c.m.whitelaw@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Victoria Tyrell, Head of Communications: v.tyrrell@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
David Rose, Assistant Director for Communications and Engagement: d.a.rose@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Sabina Frediani, Director of Communications and Public Affairs: sabina.frediani@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Jamie Brown, Head of Communications: jamie.brown@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Louella Houldcroft, Director of Communications: louella.houldcroft@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Annie Goss, Head of Media, PR and External Communications: a.goss@sheffield.ac.uk
Stephen Thompson, Head of Digital Engagement: stephen.thompson@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Alistair Keely, Head of Media Relations: alistair.keely@york.ac.uk
Joan Concannon, Director of External Relations: joan.concannon@york.ac.uk
Research Culture and Environment Group
Durham
Jane MacNaughton, Deputy Vice-Provost (Research): jane.macnaughton@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Peter Atkinson, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology: pma@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Cat Davies, Dean for Research Culture: c.n.davies@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Georgina Endfield, Associate PVC, Research Environment and Post Graduate Research: endfield@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Colette Fagan, Vice-President for Research: colette.fagan@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Candy Rowe, Dean of Research Culture and Strategy: lcandy.rowe@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
John Flint, Deputy Vice-President for Research: john.flint@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research: matthias.ruth@york.ac.uk
Library Directors Group
Durham
Liz Waller, Director of University Library and Collections, University Librarian: liz.waller@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Andrew Barker, Director of Library Services & Learning Development: a.c.barker@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Masud Khokhar, University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection: m.khokhar@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Matt Greenhall, Director of Libraries, Museums and Galleries, University Librarian: matthew.greenhall@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Professor Christopher Pressler (Chair), John Rylands University Librarian and Director of The University of Manchester Library: christopher.pressler@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Jill Taylor-Roe, Director of Academic Services and University Librarian: jill.taylor-roe@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Anna Clements, Director of Library Services and University Librarian: anna.clements@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Kirtsy Lingstadt, Director of Library, Archives and Learning Services: kirsty.lingstadt@york.ac.uk
Net Zero North lead
Nick Goldspink, Research Partnership Manager
Child of the North lead
Stephen Parkinson, Research Partnership Manager
N8 Policing Research Partnership leads
N8 lead
Stephen Parkinson, Research Partnership Manager
Durham
Donna-Marie Brown, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology: donna.m.brown@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Sophie Nightingale, Lecturer in Psychology: s.nightingale1@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Stuart Lister, Professor of Policing and Criminal Justice: s.c.lister@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Fiona Measham, Chair in Criminology: f.measham@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Geoff Pearson, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law and N8 PRP Academic Co-Director: geoff.pearson@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Jill Clark, Executive Director of the Research Centre for Learning and Teaching: jill.clark@ncl.ac.uk
Sheffield
Layla Skinns, Centre for Criminological Research: l.skinns@sheffield.ac.uk
Joanna Shapland, Edward Bramley Professor of Criminal Justice: j.m.shapland@sheffield.ac.uk
Matt Bacon, Lecturer in Criminology: m.bacon@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Geoff Page, Research Fellow: geoff.page@york.ac.uk
N8 CIR leads
N8 lead
Stephen Parkinson, Research Partnership Manager
Durham
Alan Real, Advanced Research Computing: alan.n.real@durham.ac.uk
Stewart Clark, Professor, Department of Physics: s.j.clark@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Chris Jewell, Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology: c.jewell@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Mark Conmy, Head of Research IT: m.p.conmy@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
Jake Gannon, Director of Computing Services: jake.gannon@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Gillian Sinclair, N8 CIR Programme Manager: gillian.sinclair@manchester.ac.uk
Paola Carbone, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science: paola.carbone@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Umair Ahmed, Lecturer in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermofluids: umair.ahmed@ncl.ac.uk
Sheffield
John Harding, Professor of Materials Simulation: j.harding@sheffield.ac.uk
Arthur Clune, Assistant Director, Research IT: a.clune@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Matt Probert, Professor of Physics and N8 CIR Director: matt.probert@york.ac.uk
Agnes Noy, Early Career Research Fellow, Department of Physics: agnes.noy@york.ac.uk
International leads
N8 lead
Nick Goldspink, Research Partnership Manager
Durham
Anna Brown, International Research Development Manager: anna.brown@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Mandy Dillon, Senior Research Development Manager: m.dillon1@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Louise Heery, Head of Global Research Development: l.m.heery@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
William Mitchell, Strategic Projects and Partnerships Manager (International): william.mitchell@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Temporary Cover – Sarah Albutt, Head of Research Strategy: sarah.albutt@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Elisa Miles, Research Funding Development Manager: elisa.miles@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Melanie Knight, Research Services: m.knight@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Helen Wells, Research Development Manager, Social Sciences: h.wells@york.ac.uk
PDRA leads
Durham
Simon Rees, Associate Professor, Head of Researcher Development: simon.rees@durham.ac.uk
Lucy Woods, Head of HR Business Partnering: lucy.woods@durham.ac.uk
Lancaster
Stephen Wilkinson, Professor of Bioethics and Associate Dean for Research for FASS: s.wilkinson2@lancaster.ac.uk
Leeds
Emma Spary, Academic Development Consultant: e.j.spary@leeds.ac.uk
Liverpool
James Howard, Director of The Academy: james.howard@liverpool.ac.uk
Saneeya Qureshi, Head of Researcher Development and Culture: saneeya.qureshi@liverpool.ac.uk
Manchester
Rachel Cowen, Senior Lecturer & Co-founder, Centre for Academic and Researcher Development (CARD): rachel.cowen@manchester.ac.uk
Claire Faichnie, PGR & Research Development Manager: claire.faichnie@manchester.ac.uk
Sarah March, Head of Faculty HR for BMH and Staff Survey Lead: sarah.march@manchester.ac.uk
Newcastle
Ian Head, Dean of Research & Innovation, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences: ian.head@newcastle.ac.uk
Lisa Rippingale, Senior Organisational Development: Advisor lisa.rippingale@newcastle.ac.uk
Matthew Grenby, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research Strategy and Resources: matthew.grenby@newcastle.ac.uk
Sheffield
Nicola Galley, Principal Investigator: n.galley@sheffield.ac.uk
Kerry Abrams, Dept of Materials Science & Engineering: kerry.abrams@sheffield.ac.uk
York
Karen Clegg, Head of Research Excellence Training Team: karen.clegg@york.ac.uk