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Meet the Technical Service Team

Ceri Heldreich
Technical Team Leader for the School of Health, Sport and Exercise Science

Ceri is the Team Leader for the Technicians in Sport and Exercise Science and Biomedical and Forensic Science.

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Joshua King
Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician

Joshua is a Film Production alumnus turned Technical Advisor and award-winning filmmaker. His job includes supporting the Media Loan Hub, Radio Rooms, Editing Suites, TV Studio, Rehearsal Rooms, Recording Studios as well as supporting and leading teaching sessions.

Martin Leedham
Technical Instructor - Print

Martin Leedham is the Technical Instructor in Print within the School of Art. Martin has over twenty five years experience of working in education and has been at the University of Derby since 2010. Martin is passionate about all things print and helping students gain relevant print skills that will help them become better Artists and Designers.

Hazel Milwain at our Chandos Pole site.
Hazel Milwain
Technical Advisor - Fashion & Textiles

Hazel Milwain is a technical advisor for the Fashion Programmes. 

Rebekkah North
Sport and Exercise Science Technician - Sports Therapy

Rebekkah is a Sport and Exercise Science Technician with a focus on Sports Therapy.

Peter Parker
Technician for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Peter is a Technician for Sports and Exercise Sciences, with a focus on Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Activity.

Caroline Shacklock
Senior Technician-Environmental Sciences

Technical Team Leader
John Shacklock
Technical Team Leader

John Shacklock is the Technical Team Leader for the College of Health and Humanities. He manages a team of ten technicians who support all areas of Nursing and Healthcare Practice and Allied Health Professions.

Katie Smith
Technical Advisor

As a Technical Advisor within Arts, Humanities & Education, Katie provides technical advice and support to students for digital design and printing. With extensive industry experience as a professional graphic designer, she offers real-world advice and best practice in the area of digital design and technology.

Sarah Smyth
Senior Technician in Biomedical Science