Penelope is responsible for the non-academic management of the Department of History of Art and Centre for Visual Studies. She supports the Professor and staff in all academic administration, from recruitment and admission, through examination and beyond. She promotes the activities of the Department, supports academic visitors and the annual Slade Professor, and maintains communication with the wider art historical community.
Penelope is the Disability Coordinator for History of Art students, overseeing the implementation of provision to ensure necessary adjustments are made to meet the needs of students with disabilities, in liaison with colleges and the University's Disability Advisory Service.