About

My role is helping with the technical support of the Psychology department.  This involves assisting staff and students with teaching and studies, and supporting learning.  A lot of modern Psychological research is conducted online via surveys, internet-based psychological tasks and tests etc., so this is one of our team's main areas of interest, though we also support practical classes and research with the setup and support of various types of equipment and other resources such as interview rooms.

Teaching responsibilities

The technician team assists and supports various practical classes, and also assists with teaching about the creation of online surveys etc.

Professional interests

Having worked in various Information Technology fields before joining the School of Psychology I find the application of computers in Psychological research interesting.

Membership of professional bodies

I  am currently working towards becoming a registered science technician.

Qualifications

• HND Computing
• NVQ 3 Customer Service
• C&G Electronic Circuits
• Mathematics 'O' Level
• English Language 'O' Level
• Computing Studies 'O' Level

Experience in industry

I have worked in the IT industry in various roles including programming, various support roles, and repair of IT equipment for almost thirty years before taking up this role in Psychology in 2013.  

Additional interests and activities

My hobbies include old computers, carpentry, metalwork, pottery, cycling, walking, cinema, music and reading varied literature.