Laura Swinfen

Laura graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in History. 

Laura has been actively involved in the further and higher education sector since 2005. She began her career at West Suffolk College within the Management Information Team. Subsequently, in 2007, she transitioned to UCS Ipswich where she served as a Course Administrator in the Academic Services Directorate. 

In her career, Laura has held the position of Professional Assistant to several senior staff members, including the Head of School, Executive Dean, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor within the Health Faculty. In 2020, she advanced to the role of School Coordinator, taking on line management responsibilities for the Professional Assistants and Academic Administration Team. 

In 2022, Laura was appointed as the School Manager for the School of Health and Sports Sciences. Currently, she is the School Manager for the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health, where she oversees and organizes the operational functions of the School and manages the administrative team. 

Laura is an accredited member of the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP). She has recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Higher Education Administration, Management, and Leadership.