University Operations Team
Last Updated: January 31st 2024
The University Operations Team (UOT) meets on a fortnightly basis to ensure the effective implementation of University strategy and policies. UOT consists of:
Name, Position/Role
Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor
Peter Childs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Richard Medcalf, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students)
Yvonne Salter Wright, University Secretary
Tony Sharma, Chief Financial Officer
Mohammed Jakhara, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies
Tricia Sterling, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
Daniel Tasker, Director of Student Services
Giosi Birkett, Director of Human Resources
Paul Dean, Director of Estates and Campus Services
Lysandre de-la-Haye, Deputy Registrar & Director of Quality
Chris Porter, Director of Library and Learning Services
Alison John, Director of Communications and Marketing
Professor John Peters, Director of Learning, Teaching and Scholarship
Fiona Reid, Associate Dean – Arts, Humanities & Human Sciences
Kate Dobson, Associate Dean – Business and Law
Ronnie Meechan, Head of School (Associate Dean) Nursing and Allied Health
Joanne Hill, Associate Dean, Faculty of Education
Jane Bradley, Associate Dean – Recruitment and Partnerships
Edward Cheel, Director of Digital and IT
Robin Pitt, Newman Students’ Union Director
Christine McAteer, Secretary