Stella Chapman

Dr Stella Chapman, MRCVS HE Curriculum Development Lead Stella is a veterinarian with a keen interest in animal welfare and behaviour, and the role that vets can play in the care of animals. Stella had extensive experience working in the equine industry, particularly with Thoroughbred racehorses, before graduating from the University of Sydney, Vet School. […]
Sarah O’Connor
Sarah O’Connor UCR Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer Sarah has past career experiences in hospitality, personnel &training and technician roles in HE & Statutory Education. The bulk of myworking life has been spent in Youth Work and Careers Advice and Guidance. Sarah has enjoyed her varied career and the challenges of continuous developmentthrough achieving qualifications […]
Phil Nickisson

Phil Nickisson Head of HE Academic Standards and Admissions Main responsibilities: Contact: UCR@reaseheath.ac.uk
Lisa Duncan

Lisa Duncan Specialist Learning Mentor Lisa completed her Bachelor of Education honours degree and Masters Degree in Environmental Management at Middlesex University followed by a BPS Conversion in Psychology with the Open University. With a lifelong love for learning: other training include: Neuro-feedback, Educational Psychometric testing, Educational Kinesiology, Animal Assisted Therapy and ILM level 5 […]
Amee Tanna

Amee Tanna Lecturer and Course Manager Amee holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Food Science and Nutrition from University College Birmingham, following on from an FdSc in Food Science and Innovation degree from University Centre Reaseheath. Prior to completing her degree, Amee earned a Diplôme de Pâtisserie from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and gained […]
Niamh MacLoughlin

Paige McCormack Lecturer/Course Manager Paige completed BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical Route) at Harper Adams University, gaining a 1st class degree with her dissertation investigating veterinary referral routes for problem behaviours in companion animals. Paige is in the process of changing from a provisional member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors […]
Amber Smith RVN / CertAVN

Amber Smith – RVN/CertAVN HE Lecturer/Course Manager – Veterinary Nursing Amber gained a BA (hons) in English and Creative Writing in 2009 before deciding to move into a career in veterinary nursing. She started in practice as an animal nursing assistant, before going on to qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2017. She holds […]
Sarah Curtis

Sarah Curtis HE Lecturer/Course Manager Conservation Biology Sarah holds a BSc (Hons) in Zoology from the University of Exeter and an MSc with Distinction in Zoo Conservation Biology from the University of Plymouth. She is currently a PhD candidate at Nottingham Trent University where she is researching African desert-adapted carnivores. Her broad research interests include […]
Sophie Byrne

Sophie Byrne HE Vet Nursing Practice Liaison Officer Sophie recently joined University Centre Reaseheath in April 2024 after being in practice for 13 years, qualifying as a Registered Veterinary Nurse 2015 and working in a range of small, large and 24 hour practices. She has a keen interest in the whole Veterinary journey and her […]
Karen Bagnall

Karen Bagnall HE Vet Nursing Practice Liaison Officer Karen has been a qualified Registered Vet Nurse since 2010 and has worked at practices in North Wales and Cheshire. She joined Reaseheath in January 2024 part time and eventually became full time in March 2024. Karen find this role really enjoyable, supporting the future vet nurses […]