Mrs Mel Hopton (she, her)

About Me:

I joined the University of Exeter in 2025 as a REF 2029 Administrator; in this role I support external review processes and provide support for institutional review co-ordination.

Prior to working for the University, I worked for Devon County Council, both as a teacher and as a participation officer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. I have experience leading and managing participation events and workshops and simplifying complex topics for a range of audiences. After University, I worked as an English Teacher in Poland and Spain. In my spare time, I am a singer in a covers band, which I am treating as a long term practice-as-research project into the development of 21st Century working class singalong culture. I find joy in my work and dedicate myself with passion and enthusiasm to whatever challenges come my way!

Qualifications:

PGCE Primary specialising in Modern Foreign Languages, UCP Marjon (2012) - Distinction

BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance, University of Plymouth (2005) - First Class