Our people

After leaving school at the age of 17, I joined the Royal Military Police. Following five years of full-time military service, I decided to transfer to the Army Reserve and re-trade as a Combat Medical Technician, while undertaking the MSci Strength and Conditioning course here at S...

Dr Katherine Allen is a Research Fellow in the Institute for Social Justice and Crime at the University of Suffolk. She has cross-disciplinary research experience in sociology, philosophy and literature, with strong research interests in sexual/gender-based violence and the evolutio...

I was classed as a ‘mature’ student so had many years of work experience under my belt in the hospitality and retail sectors ranging from junior to management positions. However, as I tried to pursue a career change into events, my lack of experience and depth of business knowle...

Dr Nicholas R. Amor (MA (Oxon), solicitor) is chairman of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History (SIAH). He has a particular interest in late medieval economic and social history. He is author of Late medieval Ipswich: trade and industry and From wool to cloth: the triumph...

Dr Jenny Amos is a socio-phonologist who specialises in modelling dialect variation and change within phonological theory. Jenny’s dialect area of interest primarily includes varieties of South East England, but she is also interested in other varieties of the UK and International...

Dr Paul Andell has more than 25 years of experience of working in the criminal justice field. ...

Liz Anderson completed a four and a half year traditional degree nursing course at St Bartholomew' s Hospital and City University, London. ...

Celia Anderson was born in Cyprus and spent a number of years overseas before going to school in Edinburgh. Following graduation in BSc Human and Neuro-anatomy at Aberdeen University, her working life started with a diverse range of sales posts before moving into agriculture. Study...

Both Pete and Rich have followed a long line of Suffolk History graduates in going on to teaching training so that they can communicate the joys of History to their own students and inspire the next generation. Both took the in-school training route and are now working as teachers ...

Sean graduated from UOS in 2016 with a BA HONS in Graphic Design. His experience in the creative industry led to several shortlists and awards as well as the creation of the logo for East Suffolk Council and The Hold. He has often returned to UOS as a guest speaker and is a great su...

Aline has recently joined the School of Social Sciences and Humanities as a School Administrator, previously Aline was part of the Student Recruitment Team which she joined in 2018.  Aline was then responsible for the Student Ambassador Scheme, dealing with the day-to-day request...

When I look where I've come from and see where life is taking me, it has been one heck of a ride. At age 16, I moved into The Foyer (Supported accommodation for homeless young people) but managed to get through GCSEs and A-levels despite a chaotic lifestyle. I was even accepted to U...