Hyla Ashford

Hyla Ashford is Academic Administration Manager within Registry Services, leading the Academic Administration team responsible for supporting academic governance, institutional policy and core administrative processes, including examination management and Assessment Boards. She works collaboratively with Schools and professional services colleagues to ensure academic administration is delivered effectively, consistently and with a strong focus on the student experience.

Hyla joined the University in 2018 as an Academic Administrator and was promoted to her current role in 2022. Known for her collaborative and people-centred approach,she is passionate about continuous improvement and building strong working relationships that support both colleagues and students. 

Prior to joining the University, Hyla worked in South Africa as a Human Resources Officer and Training Manager at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (SAAMBR). She is an Associate Member of the CIPD (Assoc CIPD) and completed an MSc in Strategic People Management with Distinction in 2025, receiving both the Outstanding Achievement and Most Impactful Student awards. Hyla is fluent in English and Afrikaans.