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Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies

We are one of 24 Subject Centres funded by the Higher Education Academy
Our primary aim is to support learning and teaching of Languages,
Linguistics and Area Studies across UK Higher Education

Subject Centre Staff

Contact: Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 4814 | Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 4815 | Email: llas@soton.ac.uk

Academic

Administration

Web and Publications

Routes into Languages:
increasing the take-up of languages from schools to university

Links into Languages:
professional development for teachers

 

Jackie Bailey

Web and Publications Administrator

  • Creates artwork for printed publications, publicity material and websites
  • Updates website content
  • Provides administrative support for the Web and Publications team
Dr Lisa Bernasek

Academic Coordinator

  • Plans and oversees activities for the Higher Education Academy’s Islamic Studies Network
  • Carried out research for HEFCE-funded study of International Approaches to Islamic Studies in Higher Education
Kate Borthwick

Academic Coordinator (e-Learning)

Dr John Canning

Senior Academic Coordinator (Area Studies)

Carol Churchouse

Administrator

Erika Corradini

Academic Coordinator (Projects)

  • Carries out research on Open Educational Resources
  • Assists the team working in e-learning
  • Is involved in the development of e-learning projects
Paula Davis

Subject Centre Manager

Alison Dickens

Assistant Director (HE Programmes)

  • Directs LLAS Higher Education activity
  • Manages the LLAS events programme for HE
  • Promotes networking cooperation and exchange of good practice in LLAS discipline areas
  • Directs the Open Education Resources Initiative HumBox project
  • Oversees e-learning activity
  • Leads on LLAS activity in the area of Internationalisation
  • Coordinates LLAS activities in Wales
  • Leads on the organisation of the Languages in Higher Education Conference
Angela Gallagher-Brett

Senior Academic Coordinator (Languages and Related Studies)

  • Plans all activities designed to support those teaching in languages and related studies
  • Researches into issues of pedagogy in languages and related studies
Laurence Georgin

Links into Languages Assistant Programme Manager (Regional Centres)

  • Works closely with the Links into Languages Regional Centres and monitors their progress
  • Coordinates the Links core courses
  • Provides advice and support for regional managers as they plan and deliver their programme of activity
  • Convenes and plans the content of networking meetings and training events for staff in regional centres
Dr Graham Gilchrist

Senior Web Developer

  • Coordinates technical solutions for the Subject Centre and project websites
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the website content management systems and CRMs
  • Develops Subject Centre web servers
  • Creates and maintains e-learning software
Zena Hilton

Links into Languages South East Regional Manager

Liz Hudswell

Assistant Director (Operations)

  • Ensures the smooth running and effective operation of the activities of the centre
  • Provides financial control of the centre and related projects
  • Oversees relations between LLAS and the Higher Education Academy
  • Manages the partnership with the University Council of Modern Languages (UCML), CILT and other external bodies
Mandy Jeffrey

Links into Languages Administrator

Becky Jennings

Web and Publications Manager

  • Plans the overall design and development of the Subject Centre and project websites
  • Manages artwork for printed publications, publicity material and websites
  • Develops branding guidelines and logos for projects
Professor Michael Kelly

Director of the Subject Centre

  • Oversees the strategic direction of the Subject Centre, Routes into Languages and Links into Languages
  • Represents the Subject Centre and negotiates on its behalf
  • Teacher and researcher in French cultural studies and European language education
  • Read Mike's full biography
Rebekah Mann

Administrator

Heather McGuinness

Routes into Languages Programme Manager

  • Oversees the Routes into Languages programme work across the country
  • Coordinates the many Routes projects
  • Represents the programme at national events
Sue Nash

Senior Administrator

Provides administrative support for:

Matthew Reynolds

Web Developer

  • Develops technical solutions for project websites
  • Maintains the content management systems
  • Updates website content
Joanne Shelton

Links into Languages Assistant Programme Manager (Information)

  • Is responsible for communication across the Links into Languages programme
  • Manages the content of the Links into Languages website
  • Is responsible for sharing and co-ordinating information across the Links centres and other stakeholders
Marie Weaver

Links into Languages South East Administrator

Clare Wilkins

Routes into Languages Administrator (on maternity leave)

  • Provides administrative support for Routes into Languages
  • Deals with all email enquiries to routes@soton.ac.uk
  • Updates the Routes website with news and events
  • Organises Routes meetings and events
Vicky Wright

Deputy Director