Professional Services
Our Professional Services team can be contacted on the below:
Reception and general enquires: spp@ucl.ac.uk
Admissions and student recruitment enquires: PolSci.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Undergraduate student enquires: PolSci.ug@ucl.ac.uk
Postgraduate student enquires: PolSci.pg@ucl.ac.uk
Research adminstration: PolSci.research@ucl.ac.uk
Finance enquires: PolSci.finance@ucl.ac.uk
Staffing and recruitment enquires: PolSci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk
![Lisbeth](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/lisbeth_aagaard.jpg)
Lisbeth Aagaard – Teaching and Learning Manager
Lisbeth (she/her) is responsible for overseeing the administration of the Department’s UG and PG programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: l.aagaard@ucl.ac.uk
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Farzana Ali – Staffing & Finance Manager
Farzana is responsible for the management of general finance and human resources within the Department. Farzana is the first point of contact for advising current staff on matters relating to HR and for budgeting or reporting on non-research accounts.
Room: 1.01, 31 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4944 (ext. 24944)
Email: PolSci.finance@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk
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Ola Bello – Faculty IT Support Specialist
Ola is responsible for managing IT systems within the Department. This includes staff and student computers, as well as the Department’s network, external website and intranet.
Room: 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0203 108 5891 (ext. 55891)
Email: PolSci.it@ucl.ac.uk
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Sophie Belton – Teaching & Learning Coordinator
Sophie (she/her) provides comprehensive support on the Department’s teaching programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: s.belton@ucl.ac.uk
![Monica Burgess](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/monica2.jpg)
Monica Burgess – Research Manager
Monica (she/her) is responsible for the overall management of research activities within the Department. She provides advice and updates processes with regards to research proposal preparation (pre-award) and financial management of research awards (post-award).
Room: 1.01, 31 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 3108 9289 (ext. 59289)
Email: monica.burgess@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.research@ucl.ac.uk
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Sandy Dhillon – Research and Finance Administrator
Sandy (she/her) works closely with the Departmental Research Manager to provide support for all research grant applications and advice on budget monitoring and expenditure for research awards held in the Department.
Room: 1.01, 31 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 3108 5438 (ext. 55438)
Email: sandeep.dhillon@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.research@ucl.ac.uk
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Thom Dixon - Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Thom (he/him) provides comprehensive support on the Department’s teaching programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0020 7679 1642
Email: thom.dixon@ucl.ac.uk
![Helen browses records in a vinyl and second hand shop](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/helen_elliot.png)
Helen Elliot – Student Recruitment & PhD Programme Manager
Helen (she/her) is responsible for managing the admissions and student recruitment procedures for all prospective students and for the coordination of the Department’s MPhil/PhD programme.
Room: G.08, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: h.elliot@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
![Deborah has taken this selfie sitting down in a relaxed position, and smiles](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/deborah_elm.png)
Deborah Elm - Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Deborah (she/her) works closely with the Programmes Managers to provide comprehensive support on the Department’s teaching programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: d.elm@ucl.ac.uk
![Parker Gordon, Teaching & Learning Administrator](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/parker_gordon_800_x_500_0.jpg)
Parker Gordon – Teaching & Learning Administrator (On secondment)
Parker (he/him) works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current UG students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.ug@ucl.ac.uk
![Helen looks side on into the camera. She is wearing a black blouse with a green floral print.](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/12.png)
Helen Holt – Departmental Manager
Helen is responsible for managing the provision and efficient delivery of professional services within the Department with particular focus on the strategic planning of teaching, staffing, financial management and the delivery of estates and space projects. Helen is also the Departmental Safety Officer.
Room: 1.07, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: h.holt@ucl.ac.uk
![Ciaran Jones – Teaching & Learning Administrator](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/ciaran_jones_800_x_500.jpg)
Ciaran Jones – Teaching & Learning Administrator
Ciaran (he/him) works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current UG students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0207 679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.pg@ucl.ac.uk
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Lysette Kabana – Reception & Departmental Administrator
Lysette (she/her) is the first point of contact for the department and is responsible for managing reception and facilities in 29-31 Tavistock Square and 36-38 Gordon Square. Lysette also supports departmental events and provides administrative support for student matters.
Room: Reception, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: spp@ucl.ac.uk
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Maria Kiladi – Teaching & Learning Administrator
Maria (she/her) works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current PGT students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0207 679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.pg@ucl.ac.uk
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Max Kiley – Faculty IT Support Specialist
Max is responsible for managing IT systems within the Department. This includes staff and student computers, as well as the Department’s network, external website and intranet.
Room: 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0203 108 3827 (ext. 53827)
Email: PolSci.it@ucl.ac.uk
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Eleanor Kingwell-Banham – Events & Communications Manager
Eleanor (she/her) leads on all areas related to communications, events, public engagement and the website across the Department.
Room: G.08, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 0207 679 4991 (ext. 24991)
Email: e.kingwell-banham@ucl.ac.uk
![Brisilda Lleshi](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/brisilda_peoples_pages_picture.png)
Brisilda Lleshi – Admissions & Student Recruitment Officer
Brisilda (she/her) supports the admissions process and student recruitment for all prospective students within the Department.
Room: G.08, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: PolSci.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
![Joseph is wearing a black polo shirt and smiles to the camera](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/joseph_oremus.png)
Joseph Oremus – Teaching & Learning Administrator
Joseph (he/him) works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current UG students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.ug@ucl.ac.uk
![Andrea wears a vibrant red top with a tropical print, statement earrings and smiles, side on, to the camera](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/19.png)
Andrea Pawley - Teaching and Learning Coordinator
Andrea (she/her) works closely with the Programmes Managers to provide comprehensive support on the Department’s teaching programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: a.pawley@ucl.ac.uk
![Edd wears a white shirt and jacket, and smiles to the camera](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/edd_rowe.png)
Edd Rowe – Constitution Unit Office Manager
Edd is responsible for the administration of the Constitution Unit. He provides support in a range of areas including events management, communications, website maintenance, HR and finance, and provides PA support to the Director of the Constitution Unit.
Room: 2.01, 31 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4977 (ext. 24977)
Email: e.rowe@ucl.ac.uk or constitution@ucl.ac.uk
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Edel Ryall – Teaching & Learning Coordinator
Edel works closely with the Programmes Managers to provide comprehensive support on the Department’s undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes.
Room: 1.04, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Email: e.ryall@ucl.ac.uk
![Jolanta Skorecka](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/jolanta_skorecka.jpg)
Jolanta Skórecka – Student Advisor (Student Support and Wellbeing)
Jolanta is a key point of contact for first year students and provides individual wellbeing and student experience support, both online and face-to-face to students during the first year of their undergraduate studies.
Students in older years and postgraduates seeking wellbeing support are encouraged to contact central support services via AskUCL.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Contact: Book an appointment
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Monika Titane – Teaching & Learning Administrator
Monika works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current PGT students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.pg@ucl.ac.uk
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Iye Turay – Teaching & Learning Administrator
Iye works closely with the Teaching & Learning Coordinator and has responsibility for matters relating to current UG students.
Room: 1.01, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4999 (ext. 24999)
Email: PolSci.ug@ucl.ac.uk
![Jody smiles into the camera](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/jody_vakharia_800_x_500.jpg)
Jody Vakharia – Staffing & Finance Administrator
Jody supports the administration of general finance and human resources within the Department.
Room: 1.01, 31 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 3108 3709 (ext. 53709)
Email: j.vakharia@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.finance@ucl.ac.uk or PolSci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk
![Ben Webb, Departmental Manager.](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/sites/political_science/files/ben_webb_800_x_500.jpg)
Ben Webb – Departmental Manager (on secondment)
*Please note Ben is currently on Secondment till August 24, please contact Helen Holt*
Ben (he/him) is responsible for managing the provision and efficient delivery of professional services within the Department with particular focus on the strategic planning of teaching, staffing, financial management and the delivery of estates and space projects. Ben is also the Departmental Safety Officer.
Room: 1.07, 29/30 Tavistock Square
Tel: 020 7679 4966 (ext. 24966)
Email: ben.webb@ucl.ac.uk