Meet the Widening Access Team

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Krisha Bainham
Head of Widening Access

Krisha has a Master’s degree in Guidance Practice and is a widening participation specialist with over 20 years’ experience. She is responsible for the direction, planning, implementation and evaluation of the University’s strategic widening access and pre-entry social mobility programmes.

Email
k.a.bainham@derby.ac.uk
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Aysha Arisoy
Widening Access Graduate Intern

Aysha is a BA (Hons) Film Production graduate. During her second year she began working as a Student Ambassador for the University of Derby. Aysha now works as a Graduate Intern for the Widening Access team.

Email
A.Arisoy@derby.ac.uk
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Luke Gordon-Calvert
Senior Widening Access Officer

Luke is a BSc (Hons) Geography graduate from the University of Derby where he worked as an Ambassador alongside his studies. He has delivered outreach at Derby for 10 years. Luke is studying an MA in Career Development with UWE Bristol.

Email
l.gordon-calvert@derby.ac.uk
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Arvin Johal
Widening Access Graduate Intern

Arvin is a first class BA (Hons) Business Management graduate. Throughout his studies at Derby he was a Student Ambassador, Marketing Representative, UniBuddy and an Academic Representative. He also works for the NHS and as a Special Constable for Derbyshire Constabulary.

Email
a.johal@derby.ac.uk
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Aaron Mace
Senior Widening Access Officer

Aaron is a BA (Hons) Technical Theatre graduate from the University of Derby, where he worked as a Student Ambassador throughout his three years of study. Aaron now works as a Senior Officer for the Widening Access team, organising and leading on a variety of activities.

Email
a.mace@derby.ac.uk
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Nathan Robertson
Senior Widening Access Officer

Nathan is a BA(Hons) Popular Music with Music Technology graduate from the University of Derby, where he worked as a Vocal Coach alongside his studies. After 3 years of service in a variety of settings, Nathan now works as a Senior Widening Access Officer and is responsible for the DANCOP schools.

Email
n.robertson@derby.ac.uk
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Zunaid Saiyed
Widening Access Facilitator

Zunaid is a BA (Hons) International Relations and Diplomacy graduate from the University of Derby, where he also studied abroad in the Netherlands. Zunaid has a level 2 qualification in Information, Advice and Guidance from Vision West Nottinghamshire College. He organises and delivers activities.

Email
z.saiyed2@derby.ac.uk