The Accommodation Manager is responsible for all residential matters in the College.
+44 (0)1524 594970
l.lawless@lancaster.ac.uk
Dan Barcroft (Principal)
The Principal has overall responsibility for the running of the college and represents Lonsdale on many University committees. In particular, they head the team responsible for residence matters and is the main link between junior and senior members.
+44 (0) 1524 594391
d.barcroft@lancaster.ac.uk
Julie Shorrock (College Manager)
My office is next door to the College Residence Officer. My door is always open (generally during office hours) to students who wish to discuss problems – whether academic or personal or just want to pop in for a chat or say ‘hello’. If you are feeling homesick, having problems with flatmates just pop in to see me or email me and I will do my best to alleviate this and find the best way forward; I am always willing to offer a soothing word and sometimes this is all that is required. If I can’t sort things out I’m sure I’ll find someone who can but be assured your problems will seem lighter after talking them over – all conversations are confidential.
+44 (0) 1524 592296
julie.shorrock@lancaster.ac.uk
Louise Lawless (Accommodation Manager)
Julian Morris (College Wellbeing Officer)
Each college has a Wellbeing Officer who can provide guidance on welfare and psychological issues to help you during your time at Lancaster University.
+44 (0) 1524 593672
lonsdalewelfare@lancaster.ac.uk
Emma Du-Frayer (Senior Advisor)
The Senior Advisor has a general responsibility for student welfare and she is also in charge of the advisory system – the CAT Team.
+44 (0) 1524 593724
lonsdalewelfare@lancs.ac.uk
Sherry Currington (Vice-Principal and Dean)
The Vice-Principal deputises for the Principal in their absence. As Vice-Principal, Sherry deals with Welcome Week Reps and Welcome Week.
The Dean is the senior disciplinary officer of the College and investigates alleged breaches of university or college rules. The Dean is assisted by our Assistant Deans, who are all postgraduate students who live alongside you in the College.
+44 (0) 1524 593799
s.currington@lancaster.ac.uk
Assistant Deans
The Assistant Deans support the Dean in matters of College discipline. Your current Lonsdale Assistant Deans are:
- Ryan Bartle
- Lia Elliott
- Kim Hudspeth
College Porters
Our College Porters are:
- Caron Beal
- Colin Fish
- Darren Muckalt
- James Rutherford
- Paul Winder
There is a member of the Porters' team available around the clock for security and support.
+44 (0) 1524 592250
lonsdale.porters@lancaster.ac.uk
Liz Cogan (CAT Advisor)
Liz is one of the College Advisors and works in the Dean’s office at the Management School. She is a Postgraduate student of Lancaster (Drama and Theatre Studies) and has good knowledge of the University. Prior to taking up her role in the Dean’s office she worked for the University Hospital Morecambe Bay at Lancaster Infirmaries Education Centre. Her door is always open and she always ready to listen and find solutions.
Jacqui Wright (Staff and Alumni Engagement Director)
Jacqui works in our International Office as the Study Abroad Manager so has a wealth of experience in opportunities for travel and is a long-standing member of the college.
Maryam Ghorbankarimi (CAT Advisor)
Maryam is a film practice lecturer in Lancaster institute for Contemporary Arts (LICA). While she is fairly new at Lancaster University she has plenty of experience working with both home and international students in her last post at University of St Andrews.
Bartek Wytrzyszczewski (CAT Advisor)
Bartek joined the University in July as the Recruitment and Conversion Officer and loves the Lancaster vibes already. He experienced the collegiate system himself so if you have any concerns or queries, please get in touch with him/ the wider welfare team.
Laura McGowan (Events Officer
Laura works in the Global Student Recruitment Office as the Events Officer. She is also the Events Officer in Lonsdale.
Benjamin Shepherd (CAT Advisor)
Benjamin has been at the University since 2006. Firstly as a student (reading Religious Studies) graduating in 2009 with only a short break in ‘service’ whilst successfully completing a PGCE in secondary school education at the University of Cumbria.
He joined the Engineering Department as the Part II Co-ordinator in 2018.
In his spare time Benjamin is a keen gardener, Poultry Club of Great Britain judge and has recently learned to crochet.