Staff profile

Linda joined the Institute of Advanced Study at the start of 2012 as Institute Manager; a multifaceted role which sees her take responsibility for overseeing the operational running of the IAS: its Fellowship schemes and day to day management of all IAS administrative functions. She is a member of the senior management team supporting, in particular, the Director of the IAS and Co-Directors in strategic activities.

After completing her degree in German and Sociology in the early 1990s, she moved to the North East to join Siemens. Following more than a decade working in industry, she made the transition to Higher Education and joined Durham University in 2008 and its Wolfson Research Institute.

Linda is an experienced leader and professional, with over 20 years experience in project management, institute and office management and leadership roles.