Dr Stephen Donnachie

Experience

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  Swansea Accommodation Services: Lettings

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2010

  Lettings Assistant
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  British Journal for the History of Science

  Feb 2009 - Dec 2013

  Assistant Book Review Editor

  Published for The British Society for the History of Science, this leading international journal publishes scholarly papers and review articles on all aspects of the history of science. History of science is interpreted widely to include medicine, technology and social studies of science. BJHS papers make important and lively contributions to scholarship and the journal has been an essential library resource for more than thirty years. It is also used extensively by historians and scholars in related fields. A substantial book review section is a central feature. There are four issues a year, comprising an annual volume of over 600 pages. My role was to provide professional administrative and organisational support to the Book Review Editor, assisting in managing the production schedule to ensure the successful completion of the reviews section for the journal’s quarterly publication. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-for-the-history-of-science Show less

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  Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Intern

  Working at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales, I researched and produced content for a Welsh public history website as a joint venture with the heritage body CADW. https://www.peoplescollection.wales/ Further archival research and assistance was provided to the RCAHMW’s Maritime officer to identify and locate shipwrecks off the coast of Wales, so that they could be mapped and a database produced.

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  Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Administrative Officer

    Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Administrative Assistant

    Apr 2014 - Feb 2015
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  Royal Studies Journal

  Aug 2015 - now

  Book Review Editor

  The Royal Studies Journal is an online and fully open access publication which adheres to the highest standards of academic double blind peer-review. It provides a truly international and inter-disciplinary forum for scholars whose research is connected to monarchy in any aspect, period or geographical setting. My role as the Book Review Editor is to set the direction of the journal's review section, commissioning reviews, and creating content for its biannual publication, by liaising with publishing houses and scholars world-wide. To expand the journal’s geographic and chronological range I actively seek out academics and independent scholars from around the world for contributions, and likewise seek to forge new connections with international publishers through conferences and networking events. I also provide wider administrative and editorial support to the journal’s editorial team.www.rsj.winchester.ac.uk Show less

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  Swansea University

  Feb 2016 - now

  My current role within Swansea University’s Department for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services (REIS) is to act as the Engagement Support Coordinator, as part of the Commercial Services and Impact and Engagement teams. My core responsibilities include supporting academic researchers and research engagement staff in preparation for the university’s institutional submission to the Research Excellency Framework 2021 (REF2021). This comprises of: - Developing, providing support, training, and guidance on the University’s Impact Management System.- Supporting the Impact Manager in the administration of REF as well as the Impact and Engagement Officers across the university.- Supporting the REF Strategy Group, Public Engagement Forum, and Business Engagement Network.- Preparing data for the university’s annual submission to the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HEBCI) survey.- Monitoring and providing administrative support for the academic consultation services provided by the university. Other duties include:- Supporting the Head of Commercial Services in collecting, recording, monitoring, and reporting on departmental outputs and budgets.- General departmental administration and maintenance. Show less Teaching on Undergraduate History Modules- Medieval Europe: An Introduction- The Early Modern World, 1500-1800- Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989All required the planning, writing, and leading of seminars to introduce students to different historical themes, documents, and historiography.Introducing students to a variety of historical documents and sources.Reading and delivering material beyond my specialist area. Marking assessed essays, exams, and presentations in accordance with the college’s assessment criteria. Giving written and oral feedback to students throughout the year. Show less I provided a wide array of administrative support to the Department of Research Engagement and Innovation Services in Swansea University, with particular emphasis upon assisting the Enterprise Europe Network team in its role to help local businesses achieve innovative growth and greater internationalization. Key functions include supporting on-going higher education projects, higher education funding and reporting, communications, database management, event organisation, and preparing concluding projects for audit. Other duties include general clerical and administrative tasks. Show less

  • Project Information Analyst

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Engagement Support Coordinator

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2021

  • Teaching Assistant

    Oct 2011 - Sept 2017

  • Administrative Support

    Feb 2016 - Jul 2017