Here at Jesus College we have dedicated staff who are focused on developing and delivering our EDI strategy, and also staff who make sure that all our students feel included, and supported, during their time at Oxford.
Jonny Tridgell, EDI Data and Insights Officer
Jonny Tridgell is our dedicated EDI Data and Insights Officer. His role includes responsibility for developing a model for collecting and analysing EDI data across College, to inform our EDI Strategy and activities going forward.
Jonny Tridgell
Working closely with Stuart White, our EDI Fellow, he is also responsible for coordinating and supporting the EDI Committee, as well as acting as the point of coordination for EDI events throughout the year. Jonny is a passionate advocate for EDI. His introduction into the field came through his work on LGBTQ+ inclusion, but he is committed to improving the experience for everyone, and challenging prejudice and discrimination in all their forms.
If you’d like to contact Jonny about any EDI-related matters, email jonathan.tridgell@jesus.ox.ac.uk
Philip Harbridge, Chaplain & Interfaith Coordinator
Philip is Chaplain & Interfaith Officer at Jesus College. His role is to be here for all students and staff, regardless of faith – or absence thereof. He’s available to talk through difficulties and problems, to give advice, to discuss deep theological questions, or just to chat over coffee.
Philip leads the Interfaith Working Group, and as a member of the Welfare Team, he’s also able to signpost people to other areas of support if necessary.
Do get in touch by email at chaplain@jesus.ox.ac.uk
Stuart White, EDI Fellow
Dr Stuart White is the Nicholas Drake Tutorial Fellow in Politics and Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Oxford. He is also our current EDI Fellow, and Chair of the College’s EDI Committee.
Stuart has a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and an MPhil in Politics from Oxford University, and did his PhD in Politics at Princeton University in the USA. He gained a Career Development Research Award for his teaching as Assistant Professor in Politics at MIT, where he worked for three years before joining Jesus College in 2000.
Jesus College Welfare Team
Many students find that their tutor, supervisor or College advisor is a good person to speak to first when in difficulty. However, sometimes it is helpful to see someone who is not involved in your studies. For this reason, the College has a Welfare Team that you can get in touch with if you have any issues.
Kirren Mahmood, Welfare Officer
The College’s core Welfare Team comprises: the Welfare Officer, Academic Director, Academic Registrar, Disability & Finance Officer, Welfare Fellow, College Nurse, and College Chaplain & Multifaith Officer. The Chaplain & Multifaith Officer has a secular welfare role in addition to his faith responsibilities, and is ready to give pastoral help of any kind to all students in the College. The JCR and MCR have their own welfare officers and peer support systems, and everyone in College works together to ensure that any problems that do arise are dealt with in a supportive manner. On our College intranet, we have a dedicated Student Welfare section with lots of information on the support available, points of contact and more. It is important to emphasis that, no matter what issue or negative feelings you might have, we are here to help and you will always be supported.
Luisa Ostacchini, Academic Skills Support Fellow
The Academic Skills Support Fellow is Dr Luisa Ostacchini. Luisa is responsible for providing study skills support for the College. She offers a variety of skills development opportunities, including one-to-one, group study, and workshop sessions.
Dr Luisa Ostacchini, Nelson J Carr Career Development Fellow for Academic Skills Support.
She has lectured at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Oxford since 2018 so is extremely familiar with what tutors and examiners are looking for and can help you to master your study skills and get the most out of your degree. Luisa offers workshops, group sessions, and one-to-one training: please see below for full details.
Student Support Officer
Our Student Support Officer Katie is here to support all students with regards to disabilities, and financial difficulties. She acts as the College’s Disability Coordinator supporting students with disabilities and shorter-term conditions, facilitating reasonable adjustments, liaising with the University’s Disability Advisory Service, and disseminating information, as appropriate, on students’ disabilities. She also act as the College’s Hardship Officer working with students in financial difficulty – this includes overseeing the College’s undergraduate Access Bursary Scheme.
