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Former Student Appointed UCM Engineering Lecturer

Fri, 27 Oct 2023

Savannha Gunnell
Savannha Gunnell

Savannha Gunnell, who worked through University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) apprenticeship pathway, has been appointed as a lecturer within the Engineering department.

Having completed her first Engineering qualification with UCM in 2017, Savannha worked at Ronaldsway Aicraft Company setting and operating a large variety of Martin Baker components on sliding head machines and large mill-turn machines throughout the company.

She then went on to be a Manufacturing Engineer for sliding head machines where she programmed a variety of Martin Baker components.

During UCM’s 2016 Skills Test, Savannha was awarded ‘Best Overall Engineering Student’, highlighting the precision and care she takes with her work.

In addition to her experience working in the industry, Savannha has also added a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Portsmouth to her list of qualifications.

Sam Warren, Head of Faculty for Environment and Sustainability said: “We’re pleased to welcome Savannha to the team and I have no doubt that the passion she has for Engineering, backed by her experience both academically and within the industry, will be really inspiring for our students.”

Iain Cowley, Engineering Manager at Ronaldsway Aircraft Company added: “While we’re extremely sad to see Savannha leave us, we’re looking forward to continuing to work with her and the rest of the team at UCM. We’re pleased to work closely with UCM to support the ongoing development of the Engineering industry.”


 

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