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The Doctoral College team can help with any queries you may have in relation to research students and research degrees at Ulster University.

For general enquiries, please contact pgr@ulster.ac.uk and one of our team will be happy to respond.

Introducing the Doctoral College team

Professor Marie Murphy
Dean of Postgraduate Research and Director of the Ulster Doctoral College Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 6669 mh.murphy@ulster.ac.uk 14G15 - Jordanstown campus
Professor Marie Murphy is the Dean of Postgraduate Research and Director of the Doctoral College. Marie will deal with policy and the development of the College.
Key responsibilities
- Provides strategic leadership for the Doctoral College
- Chairs the Doctoral College Board and represents the DC at senior level in the university and externally
- Policy development for postgraduate research at Ulster
Find out more about Professor Marie Murphy

Dr Jacqueline Reilly
Head of the Doctoral College (Belfast/Jordanstown) Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 8430 j.reilly@ulster.ac.uk 14G09 - Jordanstown campus
Dr Jackie Reilly is Head of the Doctoral College for Jordanstown and Belfast campuses. Contact her for any queries relating to your research studies.
Key responsibilities
- Provides campus based leadership of the Doctoral College (Jordanstown/Belfast)
- Advises on PhD researcher queries which cannot be resolved at UoA / Faculty level
- Lead sthe development and Implementation of policy and procedures for the recruitment, selection, progress monitoring and examination of researchers
Find out more about Dr Jacqueline Reilly

Professor Alison Gallagher
Head of the Doctoral College (Coleraine/Magee) Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 7012 3178 am.gallagher@ulster.ac.uk L246 - Coleraine campus
Professor Alison Gallagher is the Head of the Doctoral College for Coleraine and Magee campuses. Contact her for any queries relating to your research studies.
Key responsibilities
- Provides campus based leadership of the Doctoral College (Coleraine /Magee)
- Advises on PhD researcher queries which cannot be resolved at UoA / Faculty level
- Leads the development and Implementation of policy and procedures for the recruitment, selection, progress monitoring and examination of researchers
Find out more about Professor Alison Gallagher

Gwen McCracken
Doctoral College Manager (Jordanstown/Belfast) Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 6234 g.mccracken@ulster.ac.uk 14G14 - Jordanstown campus
Gwen McCracken is the Doctoral College Manager for the Jordanstown and Belfast campuses. Contact her with queries relating to student progress matters.
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the Doctoral College operations and staff (Jordanstown/Belfast)
- Supports the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the recruitment, selection, progress monitoring and examination of researchers
- Ensures operational effectiveness of the Doctoral College
Find out more about Gwen McCracken

Sarah Stewart
Doctoral College Manager Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 7012 4603 s.stewart@ulster.ac.uk L233 - Coleraine campus
Key responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the Doctoral College operations and staff (Coleraine/Magee)
- Supports the development and implementation of policy and procedures for the recruitment, selection, progress monitoring and examination of researchers
- Ensures operational effectiveness of the Doctoral College
Find out more about Sarah Stewart

Lisa Thompson
Doctoral Development Manager Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 8963 l.thompson@ulster.ac.uk 14G12 - Jordanstown campus
Lisa Thompson is the Doctoral Development Manager and is based on the Jordanstown campus. Contact Lisa with queries in relation to the Researcher Development Programme.
Key responsibilities
- Leads the development and delivery of the Researcher Development Programme for PhD researchers and supervisors
- Advises on policy and procedures for Researcher Development
- Leads communications with PhD researchers
Find out more about Lisa Thompson

Hazel Campbell
Doctoral College Finance Officer Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 7012 4729 hj.campbell@ulster.ac.uk L245 - Coleraine campus
Hazel Campbell is the Student Finance Officer and is based on the Coleraine campus. Contact her with queries relating to scholarships or student finance matters.
Key responsibilities
- Leads the administration, monitoring and reporting requirements for all funded PhD studentships
- Administers the payment of studentships and associated claims to funders
- Administers PhD studentship competitions from advertisement to enrolment
Find out more about Hazel Campbell

Kate McMorris
Executive Assistant (Registration and Examinations) Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 6232 c.mcmorris@ulster.ac.uk 14G13 - Jordanstown campus
Key responsibilities
- Administers admission and re-enrolment processes for PhD researchers including advising on visa / compliance for overseas researchers
- Monitors, records and reports research student progress including annual reporting and appointment of external examiners
- Advises on all aspects of regulations for research degrees including complaints and appeals
Find out more about Kate McMorris

Eileen Shannon
Executive Assistant (Registration and Examinations) Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 7012 4455 e.shannon@ulster.ac.uk L247 - Coleraine campus
Eileen Shannon is the Registration and Examinations Officer and is based at the Coleraine campus, supporting queries from students on the Coleraine and Magee campuses.
Key responsibilities
- Administers admission and re-enrolment processes for PhD researchers including advising on visa / compliance for overseas researchers
- Monitors, records and reports research student progress including annual reporting and appointment of external examiners
- Advises on all aspects of regulations for research degrees including complaints and appeals
Find out more about Eileen Shannon

Tracey Grissam
Support Assistant Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 7012 3511 t.grissam@ulster.ac.uk L232 - Coleraine campus
Tracey Grissam is Support Assistant based on the Coleraine campus. Contact her with day to day enquiries.
Key responsibilities
- Provides secretarial and administrative support for Doctoral College staff
- Manages diary commitments for Head of College Coleraine /Magee
- Responds to and directs queries on Doctoral College matters from internal and external callers
Find out more about Tracey Grissam

Claire Leahey
Executive Assistant Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 8107 c.leahey@ulster.ac.uk 14G16 - Jordanstown campus
Key responsibilities
- Provides secretarial and administrative support for Doctoral College staff
- Manages diary commitments for Dean
- Responds to and directs queries on Doctoral College matters from internal and external callers
Find out more about Claire Leahey

Leonard O'Regan
Support Assistant Ulster University Doctoral College +44 28 9036 6079 jl.oregan@ulster.ac.uk 14G16 - Jordanstown campus
Key responsibilities
- Provides secretarial and administrative support for Doctoral College staff
- Manages diary commitments for Head of College Jordanstown/ Belfast
- Responds to and directs queries on Doctoral College matters from internal and external callers
Find out more about Leonard O'Regan

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