URNU Yorkshire

The unit provides naval training to undergraduates in the Yorkshire area, covering the following universities: University of Leeds, Leeds Bradford University, University of Hull, University of Bradford, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of York.

What You Will Do

Midshipman Charlie Holness, URNU Yorkshire
"Joining Yorkshire URNU in my first year at university has been the best decision I have made during my 3 years in Leeds. Yorkshire URNU has given me loads of fantastic opportunities: I have sailed all around the British Isles, I have made friends for life, I have become a confident leader and I have had access to many diverse opportunities. These experiences have ranged from visiting submarines to being part of the Leeds Remembrance Sunday parade. I could not imagine my university experience without Yorkshire URNU.”

Meet the team

Commanding Officer

Lt Paul 'Mac' McKenna RN

The Commanding Officer is in charge of their own unit. They manage the unit, staff and students. Commanding Officers’ are in charge of what their unit can participate in throughout the year. They are in charge of their own budget, safety of personnel and unit routines.

Coxswain

WO1 Justin Kirby RM

The Coxswain supports the Commanding Officer and deputises as required. They are responsible for the day to day running of the unit and activities.

Senior Training Officer

Lt (URNU) Wendy Goode RNR

The Senior Training Officer is the lead Training Officer for each unit. They oversee the syllabus for training within the unit from the training team. This can include managing the training plan and overseeing training delivery from the other Training Officers’. They have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of training, from adventure training to navigation to ship deployments.

Regional Administration Officer

Mr Gavin Sutton

The Regional Administration Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer for carrying out the administration of unit activities.

Find us

URNU Yorkshire

Contact Details

Address:

Carr Lodge
Carlton Barracks
Carlton Gate
Leeds
LS7 1HE

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Telephone: 01904 668 637

Email Address: [email protected]