Dr Claire Bastie

Director of Graduate Research Studies

What does your role involve?

I deputise for Jason as needed and bring the lab-based research perspective to the PGR team.

I support the development of new research degree programmes and improved procedures for selection, monitoring and mentoring students.

I advise supervisors on opportunities for PhD student recruitment and funding and participate in international student recruitment activities.

What should students contact you about?

Any concerns with regards to academic progress, support from their supervisors, access to research and study space, specialist facilities and training, needs for additional mentoring and academic advice not provided by their supervisors.

Ideas on how to improve the research environment / research culture.

Wanting to be involved in organising events, conferences, outreach activities, teaching.

How can students contact you?

Email me C.C.Bastie@warwick.ac.uk or send me a message via teams. You might also be able to find me in my office A1.45 in the Medical School Building.

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

Dr Robert Dallmann

Academic Lead for Biomedical Sciences

What does your role involve?

I am involved in the recruitment process for Biomedical Sciences PhD students as well as supporting these students during the completion of their PhD projects. Moreover, I support supervisors if they have any questions about the recruitment process or student supervision.

What should students contact you about?

BMS students can contact me with any concern regarding their academic progress or research environment as well as a for a friendly chat ear over a coffee or tea.

How can students contact you?

Easiest is by email. My address is r.dallmann@warwick.ac.uk, or come by my office on 1^st floor IBRB, East-Wing.

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

With family and friends.

Professor Andrew Blanks

Academic Lead for Biomedical Sciences

What does your role involve?

I work alongside Anne as an academic lead for the Division of Biomedical Sciences. I work over at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire site and provide support to students who are based at the Clinical Sciences Research Laboratory.

What should students contact you about?

Students can approach us with any concerns. Even if the concern is not directly within our remit we will be able to put you in contact with someone who can help. We are mainly here to assist with any issues regarding academic progress, but problems with supervision, or lack of provision of the resources required to undertake your research are also areas where we can help.

How can students contact you?

Email me: andrew.blanks@warwick.ac.uk or send me a message via Teams. My office is 00117 in the CSRL building.

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

Spending time with my family, in the gym, or running across the fields and trails of Warwickshire.

Dr Keith Couper

Academic Lead for Clinical Trials Unit

What does your role involve?

I am responsible for supporting postgraduate students within the Clinical Trails Unit, from the point of application to the award of their degree

What should students contact you about?

I can be contacted about any questions, concerns, or any ideas on how we can do things better. If I am unable to help or don't know the answer, I will signpost you to someone that can help.

How can students contact you?

Drop me an email at k.couper@warwick.ac.uk

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

At home, trying to cope with small children!

Dr Saran Shantikumar

Academic Lead for Health Sciences

What does your role involve?

I have joint responsibility with Domenico, for overseeing postgraduate students within the Health Sciences Division. I am responsible for reviewing and interviewing applicants and giving general support to the Health Science students

What should students contact you about?

Let me know if you have any concerns about training, supervision or academic progress, or anything that's worrying you about your PhD. We're here to ensure you get the support you need, be that a constructive chat or signposting.

How can students contact you?

By email: saran.shantikumar@warwick.ac.uk. If I'm out of office, you can call or text me on the mobile number in my email signature.

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

Attempting to play the piano, listening to music or watching Manchester United in despair.

Professor Domenico Giacco

Academic Lead for Health Sciences

What does your role involve?

I oversee, together with Michelle, postgraduate students within the Division of Health Sciences. I review PGR applicants’ proposals and meet them for their initial interviews. After you will have started your postgraduate research, I will be available to provide general support to all students and more specific support in case there are any difficulties with progressing your work. I usually (although not in all cases) tend to help with PhD projects which are carried out in clinical environments.

What should students contact you about?

You can contact me for questions about PGR and any challenges which you and the supervisory team may be struggling to overcome.

How can students contact you?

Please contact me via email Domenico.giacco@warwick.ac.uk

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

Watching football, trying to play it too, walking or jogging in the countryside, cooking Italian food, listening to alternative rock music.

Research Degrees Coordinator VACANT

Francesca Meneghetti

Research Degrees Officer

What does your role involve?

I oversee administration of WMS Research Degrees courses working alongside the Research Degrees Coordinator to make sure all aspects of the courses are looked after. My role varies throughout the year and can be anything from website updates to organising supervisor training and the annual PGR symposium to ensuring WMS guidance is in line with that of the Doctoral College and the wider University. In tandem with the Coordinator, I provide administrative support to PGR staff and students from application to award stage, to make sure that practical aspects of the research programme journey are organised timely and well looked after, in line with departmental and University rules and regulations.

What should students contact you about?

Any question related to Research Degrees at WMS is very welcome, as I am always happy to listen, help and signpost to the relevant resources.

How can students contact you?

Please get in touch via email on wms.rdcoord@warwick.ac.uk in the first instance or feel free to message/call me on MS Teams

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

Playing cardiotennis at the Warwick University Tennis Centre or visiting places like National Trust estates around the UK.

Andrew Taylor

Senior Personal Tutor

What does your role involve?

• to be a sympathetic, listening ear;
• to suggest help and advice about pastoral/non-academic matters insofar as he is competent to do so and to refer on to professional student services for further assistance as may be required;
• to assist students with the process of induction and orientation into University life and retain an interest in their development throughout their academic careers;
• to seek to ensure that no student withdraws from the University prematurely for want of support and guidance.

What should students contact you about?

• Accommodation
• Anxiety about academic ability/progress

• Bereavement

• Course changes

• Employment changes

• Equal opportunities issues

• Finance
• General Anxiety and mental ill health
• Relationships (partners / family)
• Sexual and racial harassment
• Students with disabilities
• Study problems and study skills

How can students contact you?

Email: andrew.m.taylor@warwick.ac.uk

Work Telephone:(024 765) 23746

When I'm not at work you can find me...?

in Wales doing some birdwatching!