Emma Barrow (Ph.D) is a GW4 Progamme Manager, and Research Development Associate for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, within the Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation at the University of Bristol, where she supports grant application development for external bids.
Email: emma.barrow@bristol.ac.uk
“Helen Bell is the GW4 Programme Manager at the University of Exeter. She is also the Research Cluster Lead and Senior Research Development Manager for the Environment, Science and Economy (ESE) Faculty, leading a team of Research Development and Research Finance staff in supporting research project support from application development through to live project management.”
I provide professional support across the GW4 Directorate, but primarily for the Talent and Skills Team. I also help with the delivery of flagship GW4 programmes such as Crucible and GW4WARD.
Email: g.brown@gw4.ac.uk
As the GW4 Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance (AMR) Coordinator, I contribute to coordinating collaborative AMR research initiatives across the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Drawing on my experience as a researcher at various universities, I earned an MRes in Social Sciences from Bath University and recently completed a PhD in Social Work at the University of Bristol. Prior to joining the GW4 Alliance, I worked for the Bristol Doctoral College as the PGR Hub Assistant.
Email: g.burger@gw4.ac.uk or amr@gw4.ac.uk
I am the Public Affairs Lead for GW4 and the Western Gateway Partnership. I will be working with both organisations to raise our profile amongst politicians, policymakers and other important stakeholders, as well as deliver on the goals of our Strategic Partnership.
I join the team with 15 years of experience in public affairs, most recently working at Thames Water and the West of England Combined Authority. I have helped to deliver successful engagement activities in Westminster, Brussels and at the United Nations.
Email: b.davis@gw4.ac.uk
I lead the GW4 Talent and Skills Programme, which provides sector-leading development opportunities for postgraduate researchers and early career researchers, as well as initiatives that enhance the inclusivity of our research cultures. I draw on long-standing experience in higher education and expertise in learning and development to ensure our innovative programmes meet the needs of their audiences, complement institutional provision, and respond to shifts in the national landscape. Prior to joining GW4, I worked for the University of Bristol Doctoral College as the Postgraduate Researcher Development Adviser after completing a PhD in History at the University of Bristol in 2016.
Email: s.fairchild@gw4.ac.uk
I’m the GW4 Alliance Executive Assistant. This role involves managing the GW4 Alliance Director’s diary, travel and expenses, looking after GW4 Governance activities such as organising meetings and Board papers, and covering a range of other administration tasks for the GW4 Directorate. Prior to joining the GW4 Alliance I worked within several short term administration roles within Professional Services teams across the University of Bristol, through their Temporary Staffing Service and prior to that I held Executive Assistant and Administration posts within the Publishing and Charity sectors, the NHS and Finance.
Email: j.garrett@gw4.ac.uk
I lead the GW4 strategic research priorities of Sustainable Net Zero and Cyber and Digital, developing collaborative research across the GW4 universities. My work focuses on building partnerships, shaping proposals, and enhancing research capacity. I also oversee the GW4 Building Communities programme, supporting large-scale, high-impact collaborations beyond the scope of any single institution.
Email: k.lidster@gw4.ac.uk
I manage the Building Communities Programme of the GW4 Alliance, which funds academics from Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter Universities to create research communities for collaboration on research projects in any academic area.
Email: s-l.dietz@gw4.ac.uk
I manage GW4’s strategic communications, including internal and external comms, social media and the website. I work with colleagues across the alliance, with partners, media and external organisations to raise the visibility and profile of GW4 and communicate the exciting work we do.
Email: s.moore@gw4.ac.uk or comms@gw4.ac.uk
“Dr Kate Patten is the GW4 Programme Manager for Cardiff University. She is also a Strategic Project Officer at Cardiff supporting internal funding schemes and internal managed calls, in particular those related to Research Infrastructure.”
Email; GW4@cardiff.ac.uk
“Dr Kate Charles is the GW4 Programme Manager for the University of Bath, where she is Head of Research Development – leading the team that support increased grant capture through quality bid development, professional development for researchers and supporting the strategic research priorities of the Faculties.”
I manage GW4’s strategic communications, including internal and external comms, social media and the website. I work with colleagues across the alliance, with partners, media and external organisations to raise the visibility and profile of GW4 and communicate the exciting work we do.
Email: n.purdue@gw4.ac.uk or comms@gw4.ac.uk
I lead the GW4 Health and Wellbeing strategic priority and help facilitate and develop health and wellbeing research and innovation activities across the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, and with external stakeholders too.
Antimicrobial resistance (GW4 AMR Alliance), mental health research (GW4 Mental Health Research Network) and health and life sciences (SW Health & Life Sciences cluster development) are major areas of focus.
Email: c.spreadbury@gw4.ac.uk
