Research and Development Managers

Research Development Managers work closely with senior managers in faculties to support the delivery of their strategic research priorities including:
  • the initiation and development of research proposals
  • the initiation and support of research collaborations and partnerships, including liaison with key stakeholders 
  • targeted support for key researchers

For all Contracts and Finance queries please contact these services directly. Contact details can be found on their web pages.

For any general research enquiries please contact the Research Support Service (RSS)

Richard BondRichard Bond

Head of Division and RBI Assistant Director

Richard.Bond@uwe.ac.uk
Sharron WhitecrossSharron Whitecross

Team Leader Bid Coordination, R&D division and Senior Research Development Manager to Faculty of Environment and Technology

Sharron.Whitecross@uwe.ac.uk
 Amanda Longley
Amanda Longley


Currently on secondment as Senior Manager (Research Developments) in Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Amanda.Longley@uwe.ac.uk
Mandy Donoghue 2Mandy Donoghue

Research Development Manager to Faculty of Creative Arts, Humanities and Education

Mandy.Donoghue@uwe.ac.uk
Neil PhillipsNeil Phillips

EU Funding specialist for all faculties and Senior Research Development Manager to Faculty of Business and Law

Neil.Phillips@uwe.ac.uk
Sandra SpencerSandra Spencer

Research Development Manager to Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Sandra.Spencer@uwe.ac.uk