Get help within your faculty
Based in your faculty, these officers can help you navigate University life and processes
Student Engagement Officers (SEOs) are here to support you whilst you study within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
We’re your cheerleaders when things are going well and a listening ear when they’re not. We can support you with academic, social, emotional, physical and mental health, and everyday worries.
We complement the work of Personal Tutors, talk you through University procedures and regulations (such as ECFs), and can signpost you to other Faculty or support services as appropriate.
We're also looking to start up new initiatives to enhance your student experience in FHSS. Look out for information on these when we get them up and running. We are committed to developing our support offer to best suit our students - any ideas or feedback that you have would be very welcome.
Your Student Engagement Officers
There are four SEOs in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences:
Tanya Grayston-James
School of Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature
Tanya has a background of supporting HE students with Careers and Employability; College students with work experience, placements, and extracurricular activities; and qualifications in Information, Advice and Guidance, and Counselling.
She is also an alumna of UoP, having studied for her BA Hons International Relations and Politics at Portsmouth, and therefore has experience of the University from both a student and staff perspective.
Louisa Caine
School of Education and Sociology
School of Languages and Applied Linguistics
Louisa has worked in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences since 2003 in a variety of roles. She has previously worked in roles supporting students, including in the MyPort Information Hubs.
She has completed courses in mentoring and is also an alumna of the University, having studied for her BA Hons Business, Leadership and Management degree at Portsmouth. She has experience of the University from both a student and staff perspective, and extensive knowledge of University regulations and systems.
Lee Rogers
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Lee has worked in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for the last 10 years supporting students through the admissions process to join the University. He has qualifications in Information Advice and Guidance, and Counselling. He is also an alumnus of Portsmouth, graduating with a History degree.
Rachel Heath
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rachel has worked at the University in various roles for 14 years. She has completed courses in autism awareness, neurodiversity and mental health first aid. Rachel was also a student of Portsmouth, graduating with a degree in English and Creative Arts.
Get in touch
Book an appointment to see us in person
Appointments, either face-to-face or virtual are available term time every day between 10.00am - 4.00pm via your individual booking calendars below:
Tanya (School of Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Park 1.07 - booking calendar
Louisa (School of Education and Sociology, School or Languages and Applied Linguistics)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: St.George’s Building 3.25 - booking calendar
Lee (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Park Building 2.12 - booking calendar
Rachel (School of Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: St. George’s Building 3.26 - booking calendar
Email your enquiry
You can contact your school using the below email addresses:
- School of Education and Sociology (EDSOC): edsocsupport@port.ac.uk
- School of Language and Applied Linguistics (SLAL): slalsupport@port.ac.uk
- School of Area Studies, History, Politics, and Literature (SASHPL): sashplsupport@port.ac.uk
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ): sccjsupport@port.ac.uk