Staff profile

Meet the Student Engagement & Enhancement team

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Cheryl Stephens
Deputy Student Engagement & Enhancement Manager

Cheryl has PG qualifications in Business Administration and Strategic Management and has worked in higher education for over 18 years. Cheryl is responsible for the Student Engagement & Enhancement team’s remit in relation to student voice & insight and international student engagement.

Email
c.stephens@derby.ac.uk
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Holly Dyer
Senior Engagement Officer

Holly is a BA (Hons) Education Studies (SEND pathway) graduate from the University of Derby who has worked across all stages of education. Holly is responsible for leading on a range of provision to support transition, enable student engagement, and enhance the student experience.

Email
h.dyer@derby.ac.uk
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Anisha Johal
Senior Engagement Officer (International)

Anisha has an MA English degree from the University of Nottingham and a First Class BA (Hons) English degree from the University of Derby. She is also an English Tutor and worked at the BBC as an Assistant Producer on brands like CBeebies, Bitesize, Tiny Happy People, Radio Derby and Asian Network.

Email
a.johal2@derby.ac.uk
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Eloise Heathcote
Student Engagement Officer

Eloise is a BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy graduate from the University of Derby. As Student Engagement Officer, Eloise researches and delivers engagement activity (such as Welcome and the University Induction) by utilising student insight to enhance the student experience.

Email
e.heathcote@derby.ac.uk
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Amelia Bevans
Student Engagement Officer (International)

Amelia is a BA (Hons) Illustration graduate from the University of Derby. Amelia has a background in widening participation and events management and is passionate about inclusion. Amelia supports international students to improve their sense of belonging.

Email
a.bevans2@derby.ac.uk
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Ryan Davidson
Student Enhancement Officer

Ryan is an MA Music Production and BSc (Hons) Information Technology graduate from the University of Derby. Ryan has 4 years experience working for the University and specialises in student voice and insight activities. He also has a passion for embedding equality and inclusion in all our work.

Email
r.davidson2@derby.ac.uk
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Hannah Gibson
Engagement Co-ordinator

Hannah is a First Class BA (Hons) English graduate from Loughborough University who worked in project administration and retail before joining the University of Derby. Hannah researches, proposes, and co-ordinates engagement activities to enhance the student experience.

Email
h.gibson@derby.ac.uk
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Chukwudi Ukaegbu
Student Engagement and Enhancement Placement

Chukwudi is a University of Derby undergrad pursuing a BSc (Hons) in IT. He is currently working with the team on a placement year to support student-centred initiatives using his experience as a current student. He is passionate about data analysis, IT projects, and student co-creation.

Email
c.ukaegbu@derby.ac.uk
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Group photo of the Student Engagement & Enhancement team at WelcomeFest 2022