Meet the College Services Team
Leaving home and travelling to study in a new country can be a hugely rewarding experience. Even though it may be something you have planned and prepared for, the extent of the change and the effect it has on you may take you by surprise.
At ICP, we realise how important it is to meet our students’ needs, both academic and personal, so we offer a range of services and facilities.
We’re here to support you throughout your time at ICP. The team are all graduates themselves and will help you to not only settle in, but to make the most of your time at the University of Portsmouth.
We cannot wait to meet you!
Meet Chris
Full name: Chris Rowe
Role: Director of College Services
Education: MA Translation Studies, BA (Hons) Spanish Studies
Responsible for: Oversight of the College Services Team and student experience.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Fratton Park
Hi, I’m Chris, and I’m delighted that you will be studying with us. The College Services Team and I are here to ensure that you not only succeed at ICP, but that you do so with a smile. If you ever have any questions, issues or concerns – no matter how big or small – we will always be there to listen and help in whatever way we can. Many students come by just to tell us how their weekends have been or show us the many different places they have discovered in Portsmouth, and we love hearing about these too!
Meet Alexandros
Full name: Dr Alexandros Kamplitsis
Role: College Operations Manager
Education: PhD in Education Studies, MSc in Educational Leadership & Management, BA (Hons) in History
Responsible for: Finance, HR and Committee support as well as activity oversight for the College including Health and Safety, Academic Support, Wellbeing, Campus Estates and Suppliers. Oversight of the College Services Team and student experience.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Old Portsmouth Hot Walls
Congratulations on making it to ICP! We are thrilled to have you studying here with us at the sunniest and the United Kingdom’s only island city! My name is Alexandros and I come from Greece. During my leisure time, I love cycling around Portsea Island, especially from Eastney Beach to Old Portsmouth, where I always enjoy watching the sunset while eating fish and chips. If you have a passion for photography, remember to pay a visit to the Hot Walls and capture the sunset!
As all the members of our College Services Team put you as our priority, among others, I aim to offer you the best support you may need. As an educator and former international student myself, I am aware of the struggles and I’m delighted to support you with any of your queries whenever you feel you are under pressure. Remember, we are here to support YOU!
Meet Lisa
Full name: Lisa Taylor
Role: College Services Manager
Education: University of Plymouth and Institute of Leadership and Management
Responsible for: Out of the Classroom Student Experience, wellbeing, attendance and events.
Favourite place in Portsmouth: The Old Town
My Foundation: Entertainment, Education, and Leadership.
My Mission: To live and learn expansively.
My Promise: To make the world a better place one act at a time
Meet Marcus
Full name: Marcus Wong
Role: College Services Officer
Education:BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Responsible for:UoP Global and UPSU Activity Liasion, Sport, Student Council, Attendance and Absence
Favourite place in Portsmouth: Gunwharf Quays
Welcome to ICP! I am delighted to have you here with us. As an international student myself, I understand the challenges and excitement that come with starting this new journey. Whether it’s helping you get involved in campus activities, understanding attendance policies, or simply adjusting to a new environment, I am here to help you every step of the way! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need support, I am here for you!
Meet Patrícia
Full name: Patrícia Fecková
Role: College Services Officer
Education: BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages
Responsible for: Welfare Weeks, Awards Evening, Enrolment Activity Programme, Pre-departure webinar, Student Ambassadors, Refunds
Favourite place in Portsmouth:Old Portsmouth Hot Walls
Hello, everyone! I’m Patrícia, and I’m excited to welcome you to International College Portsmouth. Like many of you, I was once an international student right here in Portsmouth, so I understand what it’s like to adjust to a new place and make it feel like home, but rest assured, you’re not alone.
My role is to help ensure your experience here is both enjoyable and successful, and I’m always here if you have questions or need guidance. Our entire team is here to support you, and I encourage you to stop by ICP reception for a chat anytime. I look forward to getting to know each of you and am here to help you make the most of your time at ICP. Welcome aboard, and best of luck with your studies!
Meet Lucie
Full name: Lucie Nemcova
Role: College Services Officer
Education: MA International Relations, BA (Hons) Language Studies
Responsible for: Student Finance, Under 18s Student Support, Student Newsletter, Student of the Month, Accommodation
Favourite place in Portsmouth:
Hello and welcome to International College Portsmouth! My name is Lucie, and I am really happy to be part of your journey at ICP. As someone who was once an international student at the University of Portsmouth myself, I know how exciting, new, and sometimes confusing everything can feel at the beginning. But don’t worry, you’re never going through it alone.
I am here to help you settle in, feel comfortable, and make the most of your time in Portsmouth. Whether you need support with something practical, have questions about your studies, or just want someone friendly to talk to, I am always around and happy to help.
You can find me and the rest of the team at the ICP reception, so feel free to stop by anytime, even just to say hi. I am really looking forward to meeting you, and I hope your time at ICP becomes an experience you will always remember. Welcome, and good luck with everything ahead!