On this page you will find contact details for various members of Lincoln College staff, and a description of their main areas of responsibility.
Phone numbers given are College internal numbers. If calling from any University internal phone, omit the (2) and simply dial the five-digit code. If calling from a landline in Oxford, press ’2′ followed by the five-digit code. If calling from a mobile or a non-Oxford landline, preface this with the Oxford area code, 01865. (So, for example, to call the Rector’s PA from a mobile or non-Oxford landline, dial 01865 279804.)
1. Head Honcho
| Name: |
Professor Paul Langford |
| Role: |
College Rector |
| Responsibilities: |
Professor Langford is an eminent eighteenth-century historian whose works include the highly influential study, A Polite and Commercial People: England 1727-1783. He is head of both the SCR (Senior Common Room) and the College, and oversees Graduate Collections (exam or research progress reports). He has formerly served at the highest scholarly level at both the British Academy and the Arts and Humanities Research Board. |
| Location: |
Rector’s PA, Sally Lacey, can be found on first floor of Staircase 4 |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79804 (Rector’s PA, Sally Lacey) |
| Email: |
Email (Rector’s PA, Sally Lacey) |
2. Discipline and Pastoral Issues
| Name: |
Dr Nigel Emptage |
| Role: |
Senior Dean |
| Responsibilities: |
Disciplinary matters, day-to-day student life in the College, and to some extent pastoral care. Also the main point of liaison between the Governing Body and the JCR and MCR on social and welfare issues. |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)49060 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Dr Ramon Arscott |
| Role: |
Junior Dean |
| Responsibilities: |
Assists the Senior Dean, especially with regard to disciplinary issues out of hours. |
| Email: |
Email |
3. Academic Issues
| Name: |
Dr Louise Durning |
| Role: |
Senior Tutor and the Tutor for Graduates |
| Responsibilities: |
Dr Durning is the graduates’ chief liaison with the SCR. She helps defend graduate interests before the Governing Body and meets regularly with MCR representatives. She is the person responsible for authorising college approval when required by graduate students. |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, first floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79801 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Ms Jemma Underdown |
| Role: |
Academic Administrator |
| Responsibilities: |
Jemma arranges examination entries and the conduct of exams. |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, first floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79801 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Mrs Carmella Elan-Gaston |
| Role: |
Graduate Officer |
| Responsibilities: |
Carmella takes care of graduate academic concerns and administrative business after you have matriculated. She is your first stop for all kind of information including Graduate Research Fund and Senior Scholarships. She is also Assistant to Fellows, Senior Tutor and Senior Dean and is responsible for the Undergraduates’ start of term in-house examinations (‘Collections’). |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, first floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79844 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Ms Dianne Gull |
| Role: |
Admissions Officer |
| Responsibilities: |
Helps both graduates and undergraduates with admissions and academic matters, up until the point of matriculation. |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, first floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79836 |
| Email: |
Email |
4. Finance
| Name: |
Mr Tim Knowles / Rachel King |
| Role: |
College Bursar / Bursar’s Secretary |
| Responsibilities: |
Mr Knowles is a Lincoln alumnus who has returned to become the College’s first professional bursar. He is responsible for the financial operations of the College, and is the contact point for any financial concerns or problems you might encounter during your time at Lincoln. He is assisted in these duties by his Secretary, Rachel King. |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, ground floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79811 (Bursar) / (2)79810 (Secretary) |
| Email: |
Email Bursar
N.B. Mr Knowles aims to reserve 9am on Fridays for any matters regarding JCR or MCR.
Email Bursar’s Secretary |
| Name: |
Mrs Sue England |
| Role: |
Accounts Office Manager |
| Responsibilities: |
The Accounts Office can help you with any queries about Battels (College bills). |
| Location: |
Staircase 4, ground floor |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79813 |
| Email: |
Email |
5. Domestic
| Name: |
Dr Rachel Buxton |
| Role: |
Domestic Bursar |
| Responsibilities: |
The Domestic Bursar’s office oversees the domestic operations in College including student accommodation, maintenance, and conferences. Please contact Rachel’s assistant, Laura, in the first instance (contact details below). |
| Location: |
Staircase 2, Room 1a |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79815 |
| Email: |
Email Rachel |
| Name: |
Ms Laura Broadhurst |
| Role: |
Domestic Bursar’s Assistant |
| Responsibilities: |
Laura assists the Domestic Bursar in the management of the domestic side of College life including student accommodation. Her office is your first port of call if you have housing enquiries or problems (e.g. room allocations or vacation residence), or if you need to report problems with fixtures and furnishings in your accommodation; you should also contact the office with any queries about swipe cards and keys. You can book function rooms here as well. |
| Location: |
Staircase 2, Room 1b |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79799 |
| Email: |
Email Laura |
| Name: |
Mr Stuart White |
| Role: |
Surveyor |
| Responsibilities: |
The Surveyor is responsible for managing construction and refurbishment work on site. |
| Location: |
Staircase 2, Room 1b |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79968 |
| Email: |
Email Surveyor |
| Name: |
Mrs Lynn Archer |
| Role: |
Housekeeper |
| Responsibilities: |
Lynn is responsible for a number of overlapping areas, including housekeeping, buildings and property. She also supervises the College Scouts, who are responsible for keeping your bathroom and kitchen (but NOT your bedroom) clean. Lynn can also advise international students on storage during summer or travel. |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79849 |
| Email: |
Email |
6. Food and Drink
| Name: |
Mr Jim Murden |
| Role: |
Chef |
| Responsibilities: |
Jim Murden, known as “Chef”, has been the Head Chef at Lincoln since 1977, and Lincoln owes its reputation for having the best food in Oxford to him. If you want to make food recommendations or cater a dinner, Chef and the Buttery Staff are able to create a delicious meal. |
| Location: |
Kitchen |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79808 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Mr Kevin Egleston |
| Role: |
Butler |
| Responsibilities: |
As Butler, Kevin supervises the dining in Hall and personally serves the Fellows at High Table. He also oversees the College’s wine cellar. |
| Location: |
Buttery |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79807 |
| Email: |
Email |
7. Health
| Name: |
Dr Gordon Gancz |
| Role: |
College Doctor |
| Responsibilities: |
Issues relating to students’ health. Surgery hours are 8.30-11.00am and 4.00-6.30pm, consultations by appointment only. |
| Location: |
9 King Edward Street (just the other side of the High Street) |
| Phone: |
01865 242657 |
| Name: |
Mrs Sandra Wollner |
| Role: |
College Nurse |
| Responsibilities: |
Issues relating to students’ health. Drop-in clinic during term-time – see this page for times. |
| Location: |
Between Staircases 7 and 8, Chapel Quad |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79817 |
| Email: |
Email |
8. Other
| Name: |
Mr Mike White |
| Role: |
Computing Officer |
| Responsibilities: |
Mike provides the College’s tech support—he is responsible for the maintenance and smooth running of College computer systems including the facilities in Bear Lane and Museum Road. He is also a good person to talk to if you are having trouble with your own computer equipment. |
| Location: |
Top of Staircase 4 |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79805 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Reverend Gregory Platten |
| Role: |
Chaplain |
| Responsibilities: |
Gregory Platten is College Chaplain. His primary concern is the welfare of all students, staff and fellows. He is always available for a chat or non-judgmental advice, and regardless of denomination, whether you are of a different faith or no faith at all. He can also put you in touch with a wide range of sources for support, counselling or medical help. |
| Location: |
Chapel Quad, Staircase 5, Room 2 |
| Phone: |
Internal – (2)79789
Mobile – 07891124478 |
| Email: |
Email |
| Name: |
Mrs Fiona Piddock / Miss Lucy Matheson |
| Role: |
Librarian / Library Assistant |
| Responsibilities: |
Manage the College Library. |
| Location: |
College Library |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79831 |
| Email: |
Email Fiona
Email Lucy |
| Name: |
The College Porters |
| Responsibilities: |
The Porters are essential to the everyday operation of the College, and are usually to be found in the Lodge at the main entrance and also at the EPA Centre. Despite their title, they do not carry bags. Instead, they control access to the site, distribute mail, handle keys and answer the College switchboard. In case of an emergency, the Porters are your first contact. |
| Location: |
Porters’ Lodge, entrance to main site and EPA Centre |
| Internal Phone: |
(2)79800 |
| Email: |
Email |
