Dr Nichola Melanaphy has worked within the College’s Student Services function since 2017 and is currently employed as the Student Engagement Officer for Higher Education and Employability, providing careers education, information, advice and guidance to students and prospective students. She is also a member of the College’s Safeguarding Team.
Nichola holds an MA in Social Anthropology with Development, an MSc in Social Research and a PhD in Social Anthropology, all from the University of Edinburgh. She has previous experience in the community and voluntary sector as well as in the private industry.
Dr Melanaphy has been a member of the Governing Body of South West College since November 2024.