Caroline Laffey has worked in research support with the University since March 2007.  Prior to joining the University, she had worked for a number of years in the field of regeneration and community development  both in the UK and overseas.  She has broad experience with non-academic funding agencies and service providers gained from both practitioner and commissioning roles and has particular expertise with the management of European funded projects.  She currently manages the research and award portfolio, supported by the pre and post award teams .