Who leads the PRISM network?

The PRISM Network Committee


The Committee develops and delivers activities for the PRISM community to enable connection and training for members. Committee members also work with UKRI and employers for better recognition of and progression pathways for PRISM roles across the sector. Committee members act on behalf of the PRISM network as well as their home institutions where appropriate.
Lindsey Allen

University of Bath
Research Project Manager, Supergen Energy Networks Hub
Sian Allister

Cardiff University/Prifysgol Caerdydd
Project Officer
Victoria Anker

University of Edinburgh
Elizabeth Goodyear

University of Birmingham
City-REDI Programme Manager
Laura Gower

University of Northumbria
Project Manager, IMPACT+ Network
Dr Poppy Harrison

University of Exeter 
Networks Facilitation Manager
Dr Isabella von Holstein (Network lead)

Imperial College London
STEP-UP Senior Research Community Manager
Fleur Hughes (Network deputy lead)

University of York
PRISMs manager
Zara Johnson

University of Southampton
Helen Knight

UCL
Centre Manager, EPSRC and BBSRC CDT in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance 
Chris Langridge

University College London
Head of Operations and Strategy, Departmental Manager & joint Head of Profession (PRISM), Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC)
Lynda Mahon

Queen's University Belfast
Sarah Marks

King's College London
King’s Clinical Academic Training Office CTM Programme Coordinator
Dr Claudia Matz

University of Nottingham
EPSRC CDT manager, Carbon Capture and Storage; Cleaner Fossil Energy & Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems
James McKay

University of Leeds
CDT manager, UNRISK CDT
Dr Georgia Mortzou

Heriot-Watt University
Integrated Quantum Networks Hub Manager
Dr Rika Nair

University of Warwick
Research Culture Manager
Dr Lydia Sandiford

King's College London
Senior Centre Manager, Net Zero Centre & King’s Quantum
Dr Rachel Sparks

Newcastle University
Head of Faculty Strategic Implementation
Katy Welford

University of York
Fusion CDT Manager

PRISM Advisory Board


Advisory Board members act as advocates for PRISM roles across the sector, especially in places which PRISMs typically don't have access to. The Board meetstwice a year with the PRISM committee to review progress on Network aims and to advise on potential next steps. 
Dr Rukmal Abeysekera

University of York
Head of the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Team
Dr Susie Douglas

University of Bath
Co-Director, SAMBa CDT and University CDT Lead; PRISM Network founder member
Mr Peter Eley

University of Bath
Deputy Director of Human Resources
Prof David Knowles

Henry Royce Institute
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel Lovelock

Alan Turing Institute 
Head of Academic Engagement
Prof Candy Rowe

Newcastle University
Dean of Research Culture and Strategy
Prof Rebecca Riley

University of Birmingham 
Professor of Enterprise, Engagement, and Impact, Business School
Prof Philip Taylor

University of Bath
Vice-Chancellor and President
Dr Helen Turner (board chair)

Midlands Innovation
Director

Founder

The PRISM network was founded by Dr Anja Roeding in 2020 when she worked at the University of Exeter. 

 
Last edited: 20 July 2025