Sam Morse

Sam Morse UCR Admissions and Data Officer Sam completed her BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology at University of Leicester, then Certificate of Higher Education in Counselling with Keele University. Before joining UCR Sam worked at MMU Cheshire for 15 years, the last 10 as a Programmes Administrator. Main responsibilities: Sam is responsible for processing course […]

Caroline Battersby

Caroline Battersby UCR Faculty Administrator Caroline completed a HNC in Business Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University and has worked in an administrative role for over 25 years. Main responsibilities: Caroline is a UCR Faculty Administrator who is mainly responsible supporting the  Admissions Team in processing course applications and making offers, student enrolment, maintaining student records, […]

Katy Fogg

Katy Fogg PA to the Assistant Principal & Dean of HE Katy has worked in Events and Conferencing at Reaseheath and other venues before moving into her role as PA.  Main responsibilities: Katy supports the Senior Leadership Team at UCR. Katy manages the Deans diary and communications, and also administrates a variety of committees and […]

Chris Buckle

Chris Buckle UCR Access and Participation Coordinator Chris Graduated from Staffordshire University with a BSc (Hons) in Physical Geography. Chris began working in Secondary Education, then moved to Further Education as SEND Team Leader. Main responsibilities: Chris’ current role is focused around UCR’s Access and Participation Plan, enabling UCR to reduce gaps at key stages […]

Don Clarke

Don Clarke UCR Academic Services Officer Don has a BA (Hons) Business Studies from Oxford Brookes University, and a PGCE from Nottingham Trent University. Don came to Reaseheath College in 2018 as an LSA working with the Motor Vehicle, Maths, and English departments, and moved to University Centre Reaseheath the year after. Prior to that he […]

Debra Swift

Debra Swift UCR Academic Development Manager Deb has completed MA Advanced Pedagogy at University of Sunderland, MA Educational Research at University of Central Lancashire, Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory) at University of Central Lancashire, BA (Hons) (First) Education at Lancashire Polytechnic and City and Guilds Further and Adult Education Teaching Certificate. Deb has 33 years […]

Sarah Hopkinson

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Sarah Hopkinson Assistant Dean of Higher Education Sarah completed her BSc (Hons) Biology and Environmental Science at University of Leeds, MA Landscape Design at University of Sheffield, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Further, Adult and Higher) at Manchester Metropolitan University and Postgraduate Certificate in Research for Social Science at Keele University. Sarah also completed CMI Level […]

Craig Bailey

Craig Bailey Programme Leader for Land and Environment and Access to HE Initially trained at the Welsh College of Horticulture, Craig then studied art and design for landscapes at Glyndwr University and completed a BSc (Hons) in Landscape Design and Management through Harper Adams University. Craig also holds a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education from […]

Simon Cushman

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Simon Cushman Programme Leader for Sports Simon attended the University of Chester for Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in Sport and Exercise Science between 2006 and 2012, as well as completing a PGCert in teaching and learning in HE in 2018. Simon worked at the University of Chester for 4 years as a Lab Technician and Lecturer, […]

Kate Humphrey

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Kate Humphrey Curriculum Area Manager for Sport Kate completed her BA (Hons) in Physical Education at Edge Hill University and her PGCE in Physical Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Kate is actively involved in the sports industry both as a player and as a coach. Kate plays Hockey for Crewe Vagrants Hockey Clubs first team and […]