We began working together as artists, writers and curators when we met in high school in Jerusalem, before being drawn to the UK for its vibrant art, music and culture.
Today, we are joint lecturers in Fine Art and co-directors of postgraduate research in Art at the University of Reading, and have worked in the Department for over seven years across a range of roles.
I started as an Assistant Research Development Manager in January 2016. We work with researchers who wish to apply for research funding and support them with their applications. I was a student here before (studying politics and international relations) and graduated in 2003, so it's nice to come back.
I'd been working for various NHS trusts for about six years and felt that I wanted a change from NHS research into university research. We're lucky because we get to see lots of fresh research that is coming through in the very early stages.
I joined the University in 2018 as an Administrative Assistant in an academic department within Henley Business School. In 2019, I transitioned into the role of Client Relationship Executive for one of our research centres, and since 2021,
I’ve had the privilege of managing the incredibly professional Projects and Engagement team in Corporate Development – all still within Henley.
I work in the Department of Meteorology, researching major changes in climate in the past. Through this research we can understand the impact past climates had on prehistoric people, as well as the impact these people had on the climate.
My partner, Richard, is also an academic, which can make family life tricky because we both travel a fair bit and work rather long and odd hours. It helps, though, that the work is interesting and enjoyable, and that the University supports flexible working.
We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2027/28 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2026/27 courses.
