Luke works alongside Karen as a Prospect Research Officer and provides research support for all development services across the University. 

He is responsible for identifying and presenting information on key individual and institutional prospects as well as ensuring that the information we have on such prospects is as up to date as possible. Luke has a BSc in Criminology and Sociology and has a background working within the Police Service. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, cooking vegan food, reading, playing football, boxing (represented Durham University in 2014) and volunteering at local animal sanctuaries. He has previously lived in Cameroon where he worked at a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees.