Staff Profile

Steven has been employed at Newcastle University since 2003. He initially held the position of Computing Officer within the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. In 2015, he transitioned from this role to lead the implementation of the Institute for Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI), a strategic partnership between Newcastle University and Fera Science Ltd. He also managed the University’s contribution to Crop Health and Protection (CHAP), where he actively supported the delivery of scientific demonstrations to farming communities.

Since 2019, Steven has been based in the SAgE Faculty Office, where he has been responsible for the development of software applications supporting financial, research, and administrative functions. He commenced his doctoral studies in May 2026, with his research focusing on the roles of land use, policy, and power relations in shaping the lived experiences of tenant farmers in Northern England.