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Programme director for Psychology, Dr Sophie Williams is a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Sophie's research interests lie in women’s health and long-term conditions, her research particularly focuses on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and quality of life.

Lecturer in Nursing, Rachel Spink, has a wealth of experience in her career as a Registered Nurse Orthopaedics, Research Nurse, Practice Nurse, District Nurse, Health Visitor, Specialist Public Health Nurse, Nurse Prescriber and mentor for pre and post registration students.

Stacey Higgs is a further education and higher education lecturer in Animal Science and Zoo Management at Derby College, programmes accredited by the University of Derby. Her main areas of interest lie within research between human-animal interactions and the human perception of animals.

Dr Stefano Valvano is an Associate Professor in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, in the School of Engineering, at the College of Science and Engineering. His research interests include Composite materials for Aerospace, Mechanical and Industrial applications and advanced Numerical methods for the analysis of complex structures and systems.

As a Senior lecturer in Biomedical Science, Dr Ademowo teaches cell and molecular biology-related modules. Her research is focused on understanding ageing and discovering novel biomarkers of ageing to provide information on the ageing process and possible novel targets to reduce biological ageing. She is also involved in departmental administrative duties and project supervision.

Leonardo Stella is a Lecturer in Computer Games Programming,

Stephanie is a PhD student in health psychology at the University of Derby, exploring the barriers and facilitators of influenza vaccination in children.

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Stephen Dudderidge is the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Derby. Stephen has extensive experience in supporting university governance and in leading a range of large, award-winning, professional services in support of the student and staff experience.