Meet our Student Support Team

Hello! My name is Jenny, and I have been in the BMS for 4 years now, having previously worked in the Medical School and NHS. I love cooking (although I make a bit of a mess!) and getting out for fresh air. I appreciate that university can be a daunting and equally exciting time, so please know we are here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

I’m Keri, I am from Orkney. Prior to joining the BMS Student Support Team, I was a Welfare rights adviser. I have an undergraduate BSC in Psychology, I have now lived in Edinburgh for 8 years. 

I am a serial hobbyist, and I enjoy anything Sci-fi or fantasy-related. I am most likely found with my two cats Han and Chewie. 

I’m Clare and prior to moving to BMS, I was working in the Diploma Office in the Law School. I have a degree in International Business in Languages and speak French, German and Spanish. I have also worked in the export industry selling Scottish farmed salmon. I’m a keen cook and I enjoy swimming.

I am from Ayrshire and have previously studied at the Universities of Bristol and Edinburgh. In my spare time I enjoy baking, drawing and swimming. I’m also a keen reader and DIY-er and I enjoy a pub quiz. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you throughout your studies.

I joined the team in April 2023 and have a degree in Archaeology which I studied at the University of Liverpool. Before I started working as a Student Advisor, I worked in health and social care for many years and most recently in Independent Advocacy. I have a passion for helping others overcome barriers and achieve their goals. I’m always happy to help and to chat.When I’m not at work I can be found walking my Boston Terriers or at dance classes.

My name is Eilidh. I studied Drawing and Painting at Edinburgh College of Art, before doing a PGDE teaching qualification. Following this, I worked as a secondary school teacher in schools in and around Edinburgh, and really enjoyed being a mentor to senior pupils. I love to paint, cycle and read in my spare time.

Hi everyone! My name is David, I’m Irish, and I first moved here to Edinburgh back in 2019 to study Counselling. I’ve been working in Student Support since October 2021, and in that time I’ve really enjoyed working with all the students here to help them out. I’m currently balancing studying here in the University to qualify as a Counsellor with my work as a Student Advisor, so I may have some unique insights into the current student experience. I’m happy to help with pointing you towards the different support services in the University, going through applications and other processes, or even just having a chat about how you’re doing and any difficulties you might be facing.

Hello! I’m Amanda and I am from Glasgow. I studied Languages (Spanish & French) at University and lived and worked in Spain and Dublin teaching English for a few years after I graduated. I then started my career here at the University in February 2020 as part of the Admissions Team at the Medical School prior to joining this team.I love dogs (particularly my own little Lakeland Terrier), and love to travel and meet people from all over the world. I also love music, dancing and food.I am looking forward to meeting and supporting you throughout your studies here!