College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Rob Morton
Senior Technician - Psychology

Rob Morton is a Psychology Technician at the University of Derby. He is a member of ATSIP, the Association of Technical Staff in Psychology and has begun working towards becoming a registered science technician.

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Karen Newberry
Admissions Lead and Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Karen Newberry is a Senior Lecturer In Occupational Therapy who teaches across a range of Occupational Therapy Programmes. She has a wealth of experience in Occupational Therapy Practice in mental health and has a passion for innovation in teaching and learning. Karen is also the Pre registration Occupational Therapy Admissions Tutor.  

Claire Norman
Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography

Claire Norman is a Senior Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and is joint Programme Lead for the undergraduate degree. Claire is passionate about the role of the Radiographer and the experience of students.

Olamide Solanke
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery - Health, Psychology and Social Care

Olamide is senior lecturer in Midwifery, with several years experience in labour and delivery working mostly in tertiary settings. 

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Katherine Oliver
Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Healthcare

Katherine Oliver is a Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Healthcare and teaches Adult Nursing to third year students. Katherine is interested in research looking into palliative and end of life care, particularly relating to the causes of social issues connected to this area of study.

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Emily Overman
Postgraduate Research Student

Emily is a postgraduate research student currently exploring the experience of parents when they are delivering behavioural interventions in the home with their child who has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

Crispin Owen stood on the balcony in Markeaton Street.
Crispin Owen
University Technical Manager

Crispin Owen is a Technical Manager with responsibility for the strategic development, operation and management of high-quality and complex technical resources and support services across the College of Arts, Humanities and Education, College of Science and Engineering, and the Institute of Innovation in Sustainable Engineering.

Staff member Tom Page
Dr Tom Page
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

As a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, Dr Tom Page teaches on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology programme. He conducts research in Forensic Psychology and has published articles in a range of high-quality academic journals.

Alexandra Partner
Assistant Discipline Lead for Diagnostic Imaging, Operating Department Practice and Osteopathy.

Alexandra is the Assistant Discipline Lead for Diagnostic Imaging, Operating Department Practice and Osteopathy. 

Vanessa Patrick-Wood
Lecturer in Social & Community Studies

Vanessa Patrick -Wood is a Lecturer in Social and Community Studies. She is also the Stage One Coordinator for the BSC Hons in Child Family Health and Well Being and the academic lead for the programme's mentoring scheme.