This team is here to support students and staff as they study or work with us.
Sabine Gerlach is an experienced higher education professional and Chartered Marketer who brings about change by building trusting relationships with partners, stakeholders and students to deliver the best student experience.
Her expertise is in International Student Mobility, Strategic Development and Pedagogy, underpinned by academic qualifications in management, marketing and education. Before joining Lancaster University Leipzig, she was Assistant Professor in Marketing at Lincoln University, where she currently commences her doctoral studies.
Marie-Christine Borowiak joined Lancaster University Leipzig as Academic Office Manager in July 2022. She has previously worked and studied in France, Germany and Scotland. She is particularly interested in the continuous improvement and promotion of international studies, research and teaching.
Josefine Fitchett joined Lancaster University Leipzig in April 2022 as a Career and Engagement Manager. Her role is to prepare students for their entry into the labour market by training them in CV and cover letter writing and supporting them in defining their career goals and what it takes to reach them. To support students in their pursuit of having a successful career, Josefine also works to establish a network of regional partners from Leipzig’s varied company landscape. Her goal is to match students and graduates with regional companies in need for well-educated, motivated people that contribute to companies’ success and ultimately add to the success of Leipzig and Saxony.
Being originally from Leipzig and holding a Master’s degree from the University of Bristol in Gender and International Relations, Josefine has a deep first-hand understanding of both, German and British work and study cultures. Josefine is an expert building strong professional and interpersonal relationships to attain business goals. She previously worked as operations manager for BaseCamp Student where she established strong partnerships with local universities and corporations like Porsche, Helios Clinic, Deutsche Bahn and Amazon. Before that she was manager student affairs for MSc students at HHL. Beyond that she is trained as a life coach and a freelance writer for local and regional magazines.
Iryna Kalmykova is delighted to serve as your Academic and Student Services Officer. With her diverse language skills – English, German, Ukrainian, Russian, and Polish – she is well-equipped to support international students with a wealth of knowledge and understanding to assist them in navigating their university journey. In addition to her role, she is also pursuing her own studies at the university Leipzig, giving herself invaluable insight into the student experience.
Before joining Lancaster University Leipzig, Rana developed a strong international and educational perspective through her academic background and professional experience. Her work with global institutions involved managing and implementing programmes designed to enhance students’ academic and cultural experiences.
She has studied and collaborated within international academic settings, including a DAAD-funded master’s degree in European Studies from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and an Erasmus+ exchange at the University of Cologne.
With expertise in programme and international education management, Rana is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that promotes student success and engagement. These experiences have given her a strong understanding of intercultural exchange and student development, which she brings to her role at Lancaster University Leipzig.
Steph joined Lancaster University Leipzig in June 2025. With an academic background in History and German Studies from the University of Manchester, Steph has gained valuable professional experience through involvement in international projects and institutional collaboration at the Universität Leipzig. Their work has focused on supporting globally minded academic initiatives and fostering intercultural exchange.
Currently part of the Academic and Student Services team at Lancaster University Leipzig, drawing on their understanding of both local and international academic environments, they assist students with administrative processes and integrating into university life, and the organisation of all things SCC.
Kristina holds a Master´s degree in English Language and Literature obtained in Croatia. She began her career in Croatia, working for two years in education before relocating to Vietnam, where she spent five years teaching at various institutions, including at the university level.
Her time abroad increased her interest in supporting students from diverse background and eventually brought her to Germany. She joined Lancaster University Leipzig as a Career Advisor, where she helps students explore different career paths and prepare for their entry into the German and international job market.
