ASK Advisers
Our departmental ASK Advisers
Sometimes you have a quick query that might best be answered by someone within your department - but you don't want to bother your tutor with it. You might want to know how to format a reference for a particular resource used only in your discipline - or what a particular term used in your subject means. In semester time, you may be able to consult an ASK Adviser.
ASK stands for Academic Skills and Know-how. ASK Advisers are postgraduate research students in your department who are trained and mentored by the Study Advice team. Like Study Advisers, they can't proof read your work, or give you specific answers to your assignments. But they do have local experience of how things work in your department, and are uniquely placed to give you advice based on their knowledge and experience. And if your query is beyond their scope, they'll suggest the best person for you to contact, whether that's your tutor, a Study Adviser, or a librarian.
Currently there are ASK Advisers in the following departments:
Politics and International Relations
Economics - Alexander Milhailov
Drop-in hours: Thursday 10:00-11:30, Friday 12:00-13.30 at Edith Morley 317
About Alex:
I am Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Reading and Director of the Group for Economic Analysis at Reading (GEAR), also Associate Editor of Open Economies Review. I have been employed by the University of Essex, the Créa Institute of Applied Macroeconomics at the University of Lausanne, and the Bulgarian National Bank. I hold a PhD in Economics from the University of Lausanne (2004). My work is mostly in international macroeconomics, monetary policy and socioeconomic dynamics. You can email me at: a.mihailov@reading.ac.uk
Food Science and Nutrition - Manxi Huang
Drop in hours: Tuesday from 13:00 - 14:00 Harry Nursten Room 2-64
About Manxi:
I am a PhD student in food nutritional science, with a dedicated focus on coffee waste valorisation in functional food ingredients. With over 5 years of study experience at the University of Reading, I am willing to navigate the extensive resources and help you make the most of our library. You can email me at: manxi.huang@pgr.reading.ac.uk
Henley Business School - Chris Mallett
Drop-in hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Henley Business School G02
I am a Library Assistant at Henley Business School Library Whiteknights with a bachelor’s degree in geography and sociology from Keele University and an MA in library and information studies from University College London. I can assist you with referencing enquiries and provide guidance on essay planning and conducting literature searches. You can email me at: c.j.mallett@henley.ac.uk
Philosophy - Josh Jarvis-Campell
Drop-in hours: Wednesdays 13:00-14:00
Venue: online Teams calls, please email Josh to arrange a call
I am a philosophy PhD student based in Exeter. My research examines some of the ethical challenges that arise from supporting animal agriculture as a means of poverty alleviation. Having completed a BA and MA in philosophy, I can help with any questions you may have regarding essay structuring, study skills, referencing, and so on. If you have any questions, or want to book a Teams meeting, feel free to send me an email at: j.jarvis-campbell@pgr.reading.ac.uk.
Politics and International Relations -Dr Scott Edwards
Feedback hours: Monday 14:00-15:00, Tuesday 14:00-15:00
Venue: Edith Morley 309
About Scott:
I am a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations. My research interests research centre on the regional politics of Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on collective efforts combatting novel security issues. This has primarily been applied to Southeast Asia’s maritime security governance, but has since broadened out to consider the Indo-Pacific. Currently, I am engaged in lecturing on both undergraduate and postgraduate modules. I have previously held postdoctoral positions at the Universities of Bristol and Leeds, and teaching positions at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath. As the department ASK advisor, I welcome discussions on essay writing and preparation for exams.
You can email me at: s.a.edwards@reading.ac.uk