James Michael Gaughan
Born - 3rd May 1988 in Grantham, Lincolnshire
Baptised - 20th November 1988 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Grantham
Primary education - Cliffedale County Primary School, Grantham
Secondary education - Carres Grammar School, Sleaford
University education - University of York, Yorkshire
First job – Research Fellow at Centre for Health Economics (CHE), University of York commenced October 2010
Degree’s obtained:
Bachelors in Economics and Finance (University of York) 2009
Masters in Health economics (University of York) 2011
As at February 2015 working towards a PhD in Economics at University of York, whilst also working as a Research Fellow at CHE.
Interests:
Music (singing, piano and violin)
Currently sings with’ All Saints Pavement’ Church and ‘The Clerkes of All Saints’ in York
James also sings with the Mike DeCosta singing academy and has performed at many of their concerts held at The Guildhall in York.
Professional performances include: Handel’s Messiah (Bass part) with The Market Rasen Choral Society in December 2012 and ‘Gala Double Bill’ at Cottingham Methodist Church November 2014.
James also likes to play chess and dance Lindy Hop.

James Gaughan was born partially sighted but this has not hindered what he has achieved.