Second year Mediaeval History student Amanda Litherland has been appointed as the new Rector's Assessor.

Hailing from the Isle of Man, Amanda will aid and advise the Rector, Kevin Dunion, until the end of his term in the role in October 2011. She will also be tasked with encouraging students to nominate a wide range of candidates in the next rectorial election. Outside her studies, she has appeared in a number of student theatrical productions including The Tempest.

Amanda replaces James Shield, who has completed his term as Rector's Assessor following a year as Director of Representation at the Students' Association. The appointment was decided following a competitive application process and two rounds of interviews.

Students and societies who are interested in asking the Rector to participate in an event next academic year can contact Amanda via the contact form on this page.