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Your PGR Reps

Need support or have feedback to share? Your PGR reps are here to represent your voice in both school and university-wide discussions. Reach out to your rep with any questions, ideas, or concerns as your input helps shape the future of research across the university.

School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History

Hello, I am Emily Metcalf-Corrison (she/they) and am art of the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy, and Art History. I am currently working on my PhD in Art Histoty while being a teaching assistant. I have done my undergraduate studies, 2014-18, in Divinity here at the University of Aberdeen and returned for my MTh in 2022 while also auditing the courses for the MLitt Christianity and the Visual Arts.

My research is presently titled 'Queering the Archangels: Representations and Engagement in Late Medieval Britain'. Through this project I am engaging in questions regarding materiality, queer theory, ritual magic and development of orthodoxy in iconography.

You can always come by my office HMF5 in the Humanity Manse, or contact me by email at e.metcalf-corrison.23@abdn.ac.uk

School of Law

Hello! My name is Lizeth Moreno, and I am entering my third year as a doctoral researcher at the School of Law. My research focuses on developing a viable regulatory framework for conscientious objection in medicine in Mexico, where I am from. Some of my research interests include international human rights law, public international law, and constitutional law.

When I am not focused on research and preparing for an academic career, I enjoy swimming, learning languages, and travelling.

I am happy and honoured to serve as rep. Please feel free to email me at l.morenomarquez.23@abdn.ac.uk with any PGR inquiries, questions about my research, or if you simply want to have a conversation.

School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

Hello! My name is Abigail Kovaleski, I am apart of the School of Language, Literature, Music, and Visual Culture (LLMVC) and am entering into my second year as a Doctoral Researcher. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Masters of Letters, both in Literature. Aside from my role as rep I am an editor on the Universities Postgraduate Journal, Granite.

My research sits at the intersection of poetry, divinity, ecology, and my love for American author Mary Oliver. Outside of my academic life I love writing poetry, hugging trees, and walking with no end point in mind. If you are considering postgraduate studies or have been with U of A for years, I am here to help you. I am happy to be contacted for PGR enquiries, creating community as a PhD, or if you just want to have a chat.

My office is OBF13 (Old Brewery) and I can be reached by email at a.kovaleski.23@abnd.ac.uk.

School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

My Name is Anar AlRuwaie. I am from Kuwait. I am a PGR Representative from the School of Language, Literature, Music, and Visual Culture (LLMVC). I am entering into my third year as a Doctoral Researcher. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in English Language Education, a Master Degree in TESOL from the University of Glasgow, and another Master Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Kuwait University. Before that, I worked as English Language Teacher for almost 10 years teaching intermediate schools' students. I also worked as an English Language Instructor and taught Speaking, Listening, and Advanced Grammar in a foundation program at Algonquin Canadian College. I was also a Co-conference Chair of Languages in TEFL Kuwait.

My PhD research revolves around the use and the impact of Artificial Intelligence software technologies on the improvement of speaking skills of EFL students. Also, my research interests are in the following areas: Assessments using Videogames, Teaching Grammar using songs, and Digital Literacies.

Outside Academia, I am a Coffee Lover! I like Music and Lavender too!

I am here to help you! So, if you want to have a chat, you are welcome to do so.

My office location is: Old Brewery, OBG 07, and I can be reached by email as well: a.alruwaie.22@abdn.ac.uk

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

My name is Lara and I'm originally from the Scottish Highlands. I have strong ties to The University having graduated with both MA English and MSc Human Nutrition, before completing a temporary Teaching Assistant role within the SMMSN.

My diverse background has led me to an interdisciplinary project that I am truly passionate about, exploring the relationship between glycaemic control and exercise chronobiology across different phases of the menstrual cycle.

Outside of academia, I like to keep active with bodybuilding, pole dancing and swing dancing. I also enjoy reading and spending time with my friends.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions/queries, or if you just want to chat: L.dasar.24@abdn.ac.uk.