Meet the team
Meet the experts who support your academic success
Meet the experts who support your academic success
Kerry has a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, postgraduate certificates in both Academic Practice and Professional Management in Higher Education and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Hull. She is a Chartered Manager, an ALDinHE Certified Practitioner and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As a trained Peer Assisted Student Success (PASS) Supervisor, she takes a leading role in managing the PASS programme. Kerry is particularly interested in how peer learning can support academic and student success as well as supporting students to develop academic and critical thinking skills
Academic and Library Specialist
Jess joined the Skills Team as the Study Skills Graduate Intern in October 2022 after completing her undergraduate degree in English and Philosophy at the University of Hull. Now an Academic and Library Skills Specialist, she supports students in developing their academic writing and critical thinking skills, as well as creating accessible posters and presentations. An Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Jess is dedicated to evidence‑informed, inclusive practice.
Academic and Library Skills Specialist
Sara has a degree in English Literature and an MA in Library and Information Management. She has worked in the Brynmor Jones Library for nearly 30 years in a variety of roles including Assistant Librarian for the Hull York Medical School, Academic Liaison Librarian and is now an Academic & Library Specialist. Sara is particularly interested in information literacy and using the Library’s resources to find information. She is an ALDinHE Certified Practitioner, a trained PASS (Peer Assisted Student Success) Supervisor and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Academic and Library Specialist
Chris has an MA in English, a postgraduate diploma in Information and Library Studies and an MSc in eLearning. He’s worked for over 30 years in academic libraries, supporting students and staff with their information and digital skills. Chris is a chartered member of CILIP and a Microsoft Certified Educator. His digital specialism means he takes a lead in helping students get to grips with academic software.
Academic and Library Specialist
Conor is a graduate of the University of Hull with a degree in History. Originally starting in construction, he had a career change and became the Skills Team Graduate Intern in March 2021, with a strong focus on peer learning. Conor has trained as a PASS Supervisor and is now the dedicated PASS Coordinator, managing the day-to-day operation of the peer learning scheme.
Peer-Assisted Student Success Coordinator
Fiona graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Information and Library Studies, later going on to become a Chartered member of the Library Association (now CILIP). She has worked in higher education libraries for almost 30 years, working previously as an Academic Liaison Librarian for the majority of her career. Fiona has specialised knowledge in information search skills and in particular systematic reviews, having worked in research teams at the University of Hull producing Cochrane reviews. She is an ALDinHE Certified Practitioner, a trained PASS Supervisor and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Academic and Library Specialist
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