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)

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:

Name:

Dr Ramon Arscott

Role:

Junior Dean

Responsibilities:

Assists the Senior Dean, especially with regard to disciplinary issues out of hours.

Email:

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:

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:

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 information about the graduate research fund and book grant scheme.

Location:

Staircase 4, first floor

Internal Phone:

(2)79844

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:

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:

Name:

Ms Becki Eaglestone / Ms Laura Broadhurst

Role:

Steward's Assistant / Conference Assistant

Responsibilities:

The Steward's office oversees the domestic side of College life including student accommodation. This is your first port of call if you have housing enquiries or problems (e.g. room allocations, vacation residence, provision of furniture etc). You can also book guest rooms and function rooms here. At present, the College does not have a Steward, so Becki and Laura share the duties in the office - either of them is likely to be able to help you with domestic things.

Location:

Staircase 2, Room 1a

Internal Phone:

(2)79815

Email:

Name:

Mr Stuart White

Role:

Surveyor

Responsibilities:

The Surveyor is responsible for maintaining fixtures and furnishings in College, and is your first port of call if something's broken in your room. You should also contact the Surveyor's office with any queries about swipe cards and keys.

Location:

Staircase 2, Room 1b

Internal Phone:

(2)79968

Email:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Name:

Mrs Fiona Piddock / Miss Lucy Matheson

Role:

Librarian / Library Assistant

Responsibilities:

Manage the College Library.

Location:

College Library

Internal Phone:

(2)79831

Email:

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: