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

Hai-Sui Yu, Interim Vice-Chancellor

Liverpool

Tim Jones, Vice-Chancellor

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

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N8 Strategic Executive Group

Durham

Colin Bain, Vice-Provost (Research)

Lancaster

Malcolm Joyce, 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

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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

Justine Daniels, Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange: justine.daniels@york.ac.uk

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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

Justine Daniels, Director of Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange: justine.daniels@york.ac.uk

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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

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Research Culture and Environment Group

Durham

Jane MacNaughton, Deputy Vice-Provost (Research): jane.macnaughton@durham.ac.uk

Andrew Moss, Research Culture Manager: a.d.moss@durham.ac.uk

Lancaster

Peter Atkinson, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology: pma@lancaster.ac.uk

Amy Mayfield, Research Culture Manager: a.gibbons1@lancaster.ac.uk

Leeds

Cat Davies, Dean for Research Culture: c.n.davies@leeds.ac.uk

Emily Ennis, Research and Impact Manager: E.S.B.Ennis@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

Cathal Rogers, Research Culture Manager: cathal.rogers@manchester.ac.uk

Newcastle

Candy Rowe, Dean of Research Culture and Strategy: lcandy.rowe@newcastle.ac.uk

Nicola Simcock, Research Associate: nicola.simcock@newcastle.ac.uk

Sheffield

John Flint, Deputy Vice-President for Research: john.flint@sheffield.ac.uk

Meera Warrier, Assistant Director, Researchers and Research Culture: m.warrier@sheffield.ac.uk

York

Matthias Ruth, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research: matthias.ruth@york.ac.uk

Megan McLoughlin, Research culture & Researcher Development: megan.mcloughlin@york.ac.uk

 

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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

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Net Zero North lead

Nick Goldspink, Research Partnership Manager

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Child of the North lead

Stephen Parkinson, Research Partnership Manager

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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

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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

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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

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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

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