The Research Team

The Aspirations Longitudinal Study is led by five highly-regarded education researchers from the School of Education at the University of Newcastle. These academics are supported by a full-time support team consisting of experienced project managers and research assistants. The study's research higher degree (RHD) students include trained and practicing school teachers and education administrators. This breadth of knowledge and experience has created a strong and effective research team.

Professor Jenny Gore Head of School and Dean of Education	Professor James Albright Director, Educational Research Institute Newcastle	Dr Erica Southgate Senior Lecturer in Education
Dr Kathryn Holmes Senior Lecturer in Education	Professor Max Smith Deputy Head of School (Research Development)	Hywel Ellis Project Manager RHD Student
Elizabeth McDonald Project Manager	Megan Griffiths RHD Student	Dr Neville Clement Research Assistant
Nathan Berger Research Assistant RHD Student	Dan Perell Research Assistant
Amanda Layt Research Assistant	Helen Smith Research Assistant	Andrew Lyell RHD Student
Ros McCallan-Jamieson RHD Student	Michelle Heaney RHD Student