College of Health, Psychology and Social Care staff

Sigrid Lipka against a nature background
Dr Sigrid Lipka
Associate Professor in Psychology

Sigrid's research focuses on reading and wellbeing, behaviour change and doctoral pedagogy. She teaches at all levels, supervises research students and contributes to the university's doctoral supervisor training. As Deputy Chair of the HPSC College Research Committee, she supports our research community and contributes to strategic developments enhancing sustainable research and innovation

Erica Lloyd
Senior Lecturer in Postgraduate Health Care

As a Senior Lecturer in Post Graduate Nursing Erica has been part of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing team since 2019. As Pathway lead for the School Nursing, she supports this cohort of students both academically and in practice.

Neil Loach
Senior Lecturer in Post Graduate Health Care

Neil is an experienced Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in the field of Occupational Health.

Wendy Lowe
Programme Leader

Jenny in their home office.
Dr Jenny Lunt
Lecturer in Health Psychology

Dr Jenny Lunt is a lecturer in Health Psychology here at the University of Derby. Prior to joining the University of Derby, Jenny worked as an independent practitioner and as a principal psychologist within the health and safety executive. Jenny is now active in research, focusing on the application of behaviour change to Health and Safety and Recovery at work.

Lisa Maddox presenting a lecture
Lisa Maddox
Senior Lecturer in Nursing Professional Practice

Lisa Maddox is a lecturer in the BSc Adult Nursing programme, working mainly in the stage 2 team.

Academic Frances Maratos, smiling.
Professor Frances Maratos
Professor of Psychology and Affective Science

Frances Maratos’ research informs applied emotion regulation, compassion and wellbeing interventions worldwide. She is widely published and has excellent grant capture. Frances is the exiting Chair of the College of HPSC Research Committee. Her Professorial appointment reflects not only her international research profile but also her longstanding commitment to the University.

Helen Martin
Lecturer in Pre-Qualifying Healthcare

Helen has worked for the University of Derby for over 26 years, starting out using her chemistry qualifications for analytical research into injectable medicines. She has had a varied journey, from research to programme leading Aseptic Services for Pharmacy Technicians, then on to teach across science and health areas. 

Juliet Marvin
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Juliet is an associate lecturer and postgraduate research student with previous experience working in education, the homeless and vulnerable sector, housing management and in the prison system. She is passionate about evidence-led policy and practice, particularly in the criminal justice sector. Her research aim is to influence this.

JP Mayes
Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound)

JP is a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging (Ultrasound).