People

Marcus Buchanan

Postgraduate Research Administrator
School of Life Sciences
 Marcus Buchanan

Profile

Ask me about
  • Postgraduate Research student queries
  • Postgraduate Research Admissions
  • Moodle
  • Department Social Media
  • GLA payments
  • PGR studentships including ARIES

Biography

As a member of the administrative team in the School of Life Sciences, Marcus specialises in providing support to postgraduate research students and academics within the School. In addition to offering academic guidance and assistance, he plays a key role in onboarding new students, managing some payments, coordinating studentships, managing events, and maintaining student databases. Collaborating with various departments and academics, Marcus strives to foster a positive and efficient environment for students' success. Prospective MSD, MPhil, or PhD research students with queries are encouraged to contact Marcus at lspgr@essex.ac.uk or speak to him in the Life Sciences admin office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Qualifications

  • BSc Psychology University of Essex (2022)

  • MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour University of Essex (2024)

Contact

m.buchanan@essex.ac.uk

Location:

3SW.4.00, Colchester Campus