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Caryn Douglas

Caryn Douglas

With: University of York

Role: Manager

Caryn joined the University of York in 2006 following an early career as a training and development specialist for Nestle. After working in a range of research support roles at York, she now works for the three White Rose Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York managing the funding and training of over 250 PhD students through the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities.

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Google Apps – complex workflows on a shoestring budget

There are a range of systems specifically designed to support higher education administration, but many smaller institutions find them beyond their budget. The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) has found Google Apps a suitable free alternative, as Caryn Douglas explains.