The Research Office is responsible for all aspects of RCA staff and student research, convenes the Research Methods Course for students and provides an extensive training programme for staff.

Professor Jeremy Aynsley is a member of the Senior Management Team. He is Chair of the Research Committee and the REF2014 Working Group. He is responsible for all aspects of RCA staff and student research, including cross-College research policy and strategy, all funding and recruitment initiatives, as well as support and development of practice-led research. He is a member of the Research Committee of London Higher and a member of the AHRC Peer Review College.

Please contact Jeremy (jeremy.aynsley@rca.ac.uk)

Martina Margetts convenes and chairs the Research Methods Course, which runs through the academic year for research students. She is also available by appointment (Tuesday and Wednesdays) to all research students to discuss any aspect of the RMC or their general progression at the RCA. She is a member of the Research Committee and ABCD. Martina is also a Senior Tutor and coordinator of research in Critical & Historical Studies.

Please contact Martina (martina.margetts@rca.ac.uk)

Jamie Gilham supports and advises on research at the College, specifically staff research and the Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF). His role includes: assisting with research strategies; identifying funding opportunities; helping to prepare and submit staff funding applications; managing post-award administration; preparing the College's REF submission. He is also a member of the College's Research Committee and REF Working Group.

Please contact Jamie (jamie.gilham@rca.ac.uk)

David Robins is the first point of contact for Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF2014) queries.  He is responsible for coordinating the RCA’s REF2014 submission, editing the online Research Repository, collating materials for the physical repository and is Secretary to the Research Committee and the REF Working Group.

Please contact David (david.robins@rca.ac.uk)

Richard Makin is the first point of contact for Research Student enquiries and is responsible for coordinating the College's processes for research degree programmes, including registration, supervision, examination and submissions to the Academic Board for Concession and Discipline. He is also responsible for administering the Research Methods Course and assisting with students' applications to the AHRC Studentship Competition and other awards.

Please contact Richard

For general enquiries please phone +44 (0)20 7590 4135 or e-mail research@rca.ac.uk.