issue : six : April 2011FOR KEELE PEOPLE : past and present
KeeleSeven decades of Keelites on what Keele means to them
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INSIDE : Introducing the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Foskett; Keele self-tour map; University news; What happened to…?
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I am delighted to introduce the 2011 issue of forever:keele to alumni, friends and supporters.
next year, the 50th anniversary of the royal Charter, we will celebrate the coming of age of the Keele experiment – a just reward for the dedication and vision of our founders and our pioneers.
Keele has always offered a different university experience. In this magazine, alumni from each decade share ‘their’ Keele. each voice echoes from a different time but they are surprisingly alike – our remarkable campus, our welcoming community and lifelong links with Keele people. But most of all they champion Keele’s unique vision of education.
all universities face extraordinary challenges but we at Keele also see unprecedented opportunities to proclaim Keele’s distinctiveness.
In our interview with the Vice-Chancellor we hear Keele affirming, alongside the students of yesterday, today and tomorrow, “the pursuit of truth in the company of friends”.
4-5 ■ Keele’s new Vice-Chancellor
6-7 ■ £3 million accommodation refurbishment ■ 60 years of Chemistry at Keele ■ World first for Keele Lab ■ Honorary degrees ■ Keele among the best for student satisfaction
8-9 ■ New treatment for osteoarthritis ■ Malaria research partnership ■ Groundbreaking work for newborn babies ■ Save £1,000 on postgraduate study ■ Peace prize for Keele researcher ■ Foundations of British Solciology
10-11 ■ Personal best for Emma ■ Zane Lowe opens refurbished KUBE radio studio ■ Student of the Year ■ “Extraordinary” Scholarship ■ African Institute double first ■ Keele’s Law Graduate of the Year
12-13 ■ The Keele Self-Tour Map
14-15 ■ Community and team spirit – that’s what makes Keele, Keele ■ I fell in love with Keele the moment I arrived ■ Meeting Morgan
16-17 ■ Our:keele
18-23 ■ What happened to...?
23 ■ Congratulations from Keele ■ In Memory ■ Dragon’s Den for Keele
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KeeleSeven decades of Keelites on what Keele means to them
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INSIDE : Introducing the new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Foskett; Keele self-tour map; University news; What happened to…?
Keele’s biggest alumni event is back Homecoming attracts 350 to 450 people each year but we hope even more will enjoy Homecoming 2011.
Homecoming brings back all your Keele memories – from cheesy chips to tours of our beautiful home from home.
Homecoming is on Saturday 16 July 2011the alumni Office and the students’ Union offer a barbecue in the Outback, Ghost Walks, Myths and Legends and a legendary disco playlist you will “never Forget”!
Saturday Afternoon 4pm to 7pm• First decade Film show • nostalgic photo Loops • Music and Barbecue in the Outback • spooky tours Ghost Walks• Myths and Legends tours
Saturday Evening 8pm to 2am• Cheesy Chips and Late night Fodder
from the Kiln 9pm to 2am• K2 disco 9pm to 2am with
the legendary playlist• Lounge bar 8pm to 2am
Sunday Morning 9.30am to 3pm • Breakfasts from the Kiln 9.30am to 12 noon• Lunch and Music in the Kpa 12 noon to 3pm
For alumni and current Keele Card holders: Advance tickets online for £5 each, or £7 on the day
Advance tickets available at www.kusu.net/homecoming
On-campus accommodation is available in Horwood Hall at just £25 per night, room only. Book at www.keele-conferencemanagement.com/homecoming2011
Special Offer for GradCard holders!any alumni holding a current ‘Gold’ GradCard or a valid and current ‘silver’ GradCard may claim one free ticket each; further tickets for guests, friends or non GradCard holders at standard price.
All proceeds from tickets will cover event costs for KUSU and any surplus will be donated by the Alumni Office to the Keele Key Fund.
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Vice-Chancellor professor nick Foskett is looking forward to meeting many of our keen Keelites in north america. He is eager to develop connections with alumni around the world and this is his first opportunity to celebrate and grow the successes of the north american Foundation for Keele University (naFKU).
an informal meeting with alumni is planned for new York on thursday 2 June and a second for toronto on saturday 4 June 2011.
the naFKU Board comprises volunteer alumni in Canada and the Usa and their efforts have already created the neil and Gina smith student of the Year award, presented annually since 2006, and the new naFKU scholarship, awarded for the first time in 2010.
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“Keele has always had a strong sense
of the value of education.
We have a unique curriculum and campus, and a commitment to our key themes, including health,
ageing and sustainability – these will enable Keele to remain
distinctive.
It didn’t take long for professor nick Foskett to settle into his new role at the helm of Keele University.
He took up his position in august last year and spent much of his early months in post talking to people across the University and learning about what makes Keele, Keele.
“there’s something about the spirit of Keele,” says the new Vice-Chancellor, who was born and brought up in staffordshire. “the people are so interesting; not only in terms of their research and teaching, but also in that they have a real sense of Keele as a community and what the University can achieve. there is a real sense that people want to make things happen and the time is right to take things forward.”
the former dean of the Faculty of Law, arts and social sciences at the University of southampton has already made changes to the University, including creating a new Marketing and Communications directorate.
strengthening Keele’s reputation in the outside world is a key priority for professor Foskett, particularly in today’s climate where increased fees mean students and their parents are looking carefully at where to spend their money.
“Keele has always had a strong sense of the value of education. We have a unique curriculum and campus, and a commitment to our key themes, including health, ageing and sustainability – these will enable Keele to remain distinctive.
“I think that when potential students and their parents are looking at universities to decide where they will spend their money, Keele’s sense of community will be very appealing. It is a small enough place that you won’t get lost, but big enough for you to be able to achieve things. It’s the perfect balance.”
professor Foskett is keen to involve Keele’s alumni in the life of the University and to help them contribute to the student experience.
“We have to stand up and tell people what Keele is about and our alumni have a key role to play in this. Our alumni are Keele.
“there are many effective things that alumni can do, such as promote the University within their own networks, work with us to provide internships or placements, offer careers advice or sit on advisory boards for departments. these are great ways to support our current students. and if people want to give money as well, that’s fantastic.”
students are at the heart of the new Vice-Chancellor’s plans for the University. the distinctive nature of the Keele graduate is something he is keen to preserve, with extra-curricular activities like sport, the arts and volunteering continuing to play an important part in university life.
“Our curriculum is built around what sort of graduates we want to produce. We want our graduates to be people who are experts in their disciplines and successful in the world of work, but who are also key participants in their local community and the world as a whole. this has always
been part of Keele’s ethos and we have produced a large number of politicians, journalists and diplomats, for example.”
Keele currently has around 8,000 full-time equivalent students and professor Foskett would like to see numbers grow to 10,000, increasing the numbers with international students and postgraduates. Key countries for international recruitment include China, India, east and West africa, the Middle east and Latin america.
“International students bring so much to a university in terms of culture. When our students leave Keele they will go to work in an international context, so it’s good for them to learn to work together with different nationalities while they are here.
“It’s important to draw our international students from a range of different backgrounds and we want to welcome students from all over the world. Our sense of community and quality of life will be very attractive.”
Investment is planned in teaching facilities and there are plans in place to renovate the Union square Concourse, along with significant remodelling of the ground floor of the students’ Union building.
“Higher fees will make students and their parents much more demanding in terms of educational experience, the quality of life and facilities they can expect. as we seek to be attractive to students we need to have good facilities, and the Union is at the heart of this.”
there will be a series of events and activities during 2012 to mark the 50th anniversary of Keele receiving its royal Charter and becoming a University and professor Foskett is keen to ensure that Keele remains true to its founding ethos.
“the greatest challenge is holding true to what we believe in for Keele when the outside world is making it difficult. the distinctiveness of Keele is what will enable the University to survive.
We can’t be like everyone else.”
Keele’s new Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Foskett
talks to forever:keele about his first months in post and his plans for the university
“The time is right to take things forward”
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MOvINg uP guaRDIaN LEaguE tabLEKeele jumped six places to 44th position in the Guardian university league table for 2011, which ranks uK universities according to teaching excellence.In the subject tables Keele was placed third for pharmacy and pharmacology, fifth for social Work, sixth for Geology, 10th for Geography and environmental studies, 11th for social policy, 13th for nursing, 14th for Maths and american studies, and 15th for Medicine and Media, Communications and Culture.
£3 MILLION REFuRbIShMENt COMPLEtES PhaSE OF StuDENt aCCOMMODatION PROjECtthe latest stage in a major, multi-million pound project to refurbish the student Halls of residence has been completed.
the £3 million refurbishment at Holly Cross saw 238 bedrooms, 30 diners, 60 kitchens and one resident tutor flat completed seven days early.
Holly Cross was the last of the residential blocks to be given an overhaul, including an upgrade to mechanical and electrical systems, completing the 10-year, first phase of Keele’s plan to improve five Halls of residence.
KEELE aMONg thE bESt IN thE COuNtRy FOR StuDENt SatISFaCtIONStudents at Keele have rated the university as one of the best in the country for satisfaction with their degree courses.the annual national student survey ranked Keele in 11th place for the quality of its courses, with an overall satisfaction score of 89%, up from 88% the previous year. Keele is also the highest placed university in the Midlands and the north of england.
teaching satisfaction was rated very highly by students at 88% and Keele also saw improvements in every other category: assessment and Feedback; academic support; Organisation and Management; personal development and Learning resources.
the Vice-Chancellor, professor nick Foskett, said: “the excellent performance of the University in the national student survey demonstrates the high quality experience which students have during their time at Keele. It is a reflection not only of the first-rate teaching and learning experience the University provides, but also of the strong Keele ‘community’ which supports all aspects of their life as students.”
around 252,000 students at universities in england, Wales, scotland and northern Ireland, as well as further education colleges in england, took part in the Ipsos MOrI survey.
KEELE uNIvERSIty hONORaRy DEgREES 2010Keele university awarded Honorary Degrees in 2010 to a number of people who have made outstanding contributions within their fields of expertise.
they were:
• Ms Gaye Blake-Roberts, FMa, Frsa, director of the Wedgwood Museum at Barlaston, in recognition of her contribution to the arts and heritage in staffordshire.
• Dame Christine Beasley, in recognition of her outstanding leadership of nursing in england.
• Professor Dame Hazel Genn, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to socio-legal studies.
• Professor Sir David King, Frs, in recognition of his contribution to science and environmental policy in the United Kingdom.
• Professor Sir David Watson, in recognition of his influence on higher education policy and practice.
• Professor Paul Wiles, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to criminology and public policy.
Chemistry at Keele Celebrates Diamond JubileeProfessor Harry Heaney (1954 Chemistry/Biology, 1957 PhD Chemistry) returned to Keele to give a lecture to celebrate 60 years of Chemistry at Keele.Harry arrived at Keele on 14 October 1950, as a member of the first intake to the then University College of north staffordshire. Harry is pictured here in the research laboratory as a postgraduate in 1957, with professor Gurnos Jones, who went on to become head of department in 1983.
World First for Keele LabKeele has received a BrEEAM environmental impact rating of ‘excellent’ for the Lennard-Jones Multi-user Laboratory extension. It is thought that it is the only lab of its kind in the world to achieve such a rating.BreeaM (Bre environmental assessment Method) is the leading and most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings.
the state-of-the-art Lennard-Jones building, which achieved a score of 71.34% in the BreeaM assessment, features the use of sustainable materials; a green ‘living wall’, providing habitat and biodiversity; roof mounted solar panels and rainwater recycling.
professor pat Bailey, dean of natural sciences, said: “this is an impressive new multi-use facility, built to accommodate the very substantially increased numbers of students studying chemical sciences and pharmacy at Keele. We believe it is the first lab of its kind in the world to achieve the BreeaM excellent rating.”
NEw CaMPuS aND wOODLaND waLKS LEaFLEta new leaflet outlining guided walks at Keele has been published. One walk covers the campus and there are three colour-coded circular walks around the woodlands below Keele Hall.
the leaflet comes as phase One of the restoration of the former sneyd estate nears completion. this involved the draining of the top lake to remove silt and repair the dam, the thinning out of vegetation around the top lake, the restoration of the footpath around the top three lakes, continuing down to the fifth lake, and the installation of colour-coded marker posts to guide visitors around the different trails. In addition, a large map of the woodland trails has been installed by Keele Hall.
For more information see: www.keele.ac.uk/arboretum/aboutthearboretum/guidedwalkleaflet/
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Gaye Blake-Roberts with former Vice-Chancellor Professor Dame Janet Finch and Chancellor Professor Sir David Weatherall
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NEw CELL thERaPy tREatMENt FOR OStEOaRthRItIS tO bE tRIaLLEDCultured stem cells are being used for the first time in the UK to treat the common joint condition of osteoarthritis, throwing a potential lifeline to millions of sufferers in the future.
a new clinical trial, led by professors sally roberts and James richardson of Keele’s research Institute for science and technology in Medicine and funded by arthritis research UK, aims to test the effectiveness of stem cells derived from bone marrow in repairing worn cartilage in osteoarthritis of the knee.
the stem cells will be tested against cultured cartilage cells which are currently used to repair small areas of cartilage damage, but not osteoarthritis. these cells are extracted from patients, grown in the lab and reimplanted back into the patient.
a combination of both types of cells will also be trialled with the aim of repairing damage to the joint, stopping osteoarthritis getting worse and delaying or even avoiding the need for knee replacement surgery.
FOLIC aCID aND bIRth wEIght IN NEwbORN babIESGroundbreaking work by
a team of uK scientists has identified, for the
first time, a link between changes in the DNA of
newborn babies, folic acid supplementation
during pregnancy and birth weight.
Funded by the World Cancer research Fund, the state-of-the-art study, from scientists at Keele and nottingham Universities together with doctors at University Hospital of north staffordshire and derby Children’s Hospital, showed that the levels of a critical metabolite of folic acid in the blood of newborn babies is linked to modifications of their dna (dna methylation) in key genes and that such modifications might be used to predict birth weight.
professor William Farrell, of Keele’s Institute for science and technology in Medicine, said: “It has been known for many years that folic acid supplementation is essential
for women during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects and low birth weight delivery. However, we had little idea as to how this worked.
“now we have identified which genes might be the link between folic acid and birth weight, we have opened the door to research that may allow doctors to predict the likelihood of low birth weight with greater certainty. Furthermore, it sheds light on the underlying causes of low birth weight and offers the potential to intervene earlier to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes such as premature delivery and pregnancy loss.”
PEaCE PRIzE FOR KEELE RESEaRChERDr richard Stephens, Psychology, was one of four researchers from across the uK honoured for their work at the annual Ig Nobel awards ceremony at Harvard university.the “Igs” are awarded to scientists whose work makes people laugh first, then think. the prizes celebrate the unusual, honour the imaginative – and spur people’s interest in science, medicine, and technology. the ceremony was hosted by the Harvard-based journal annals of Improbable research, with the prizes handed out by real nobel laureates.
the peace prize was awarded to richard stephens and his co-authors, former psychology undergraduates andrew Kingston and John atkins, for confirming that swearing relieves pain. richard, who began the study after striking his thumb with a hammer, found volunteers could tolerate more pain if they repeated swear words rather than neutral words.
Dr Richard Stephens receiving his award at Harvard University
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research partnership to fight malariaA state-of-the-art laboratory at the Malaria research and Training Centre in Mali, which will rear Africa’s first mosquitoes, genetically modified to resist malaria, has been officially opened.
Its research is part of a partnership between the University of Bamako and Keele, which aims to develop GM mosquitoes to fight malaria. the programme will build capacity in three important areas: genetic engineering of local mosquitoes; gene products that kill malaria parasites; and fitness and competitiveness of GM mosquitoes.
Funded for three years by an £800,000 grant from the Wellcome trust, the partnership trained three Malian scientists at Keele,
and established a biosafety category 3 security laboratory at the centre.
paul eggleston, professor of molecular entomology at the Centre for applied entomology and parasitology at Keele and head of the project in the UK, said: “We wanted to take this technology out to africa to get local scientists involved in what we are doing, to fully understand it, and become part of it. Ultimately, it’s those countries that take the final decision about whether they want to use GM mosquitoes or not.” Foundations of
British Sociologya NEw catalogue of the Foundations of british Sociology:
the Sociological Review archive at Keele, has been launched online (http://calmview.keele.ac.uk).
this extensive archive has been catalogued by project archivist, annabel Gill, funded by the sociological review and supported by the University Library, the Keele Key Fund and the research Institutes of Humanities; Law, politics and Justice and Life Course studies.
the archive is a unique resource held in the University Library’s special Collections and archives. the material, from the 1880s to the 1950s, consists of papers from the sociological
society, Leplay House, the Institute of sociology and several smaller subsidiary groups – all part of the early sociology movement in Britain. It includes material relating to key activists and opinion-shapers, such as Victor Branford, Francis Galton and HG Wells.
to consult material featured in the catalogue, please contact the special Collections and archives administrator, Helen Burton; [email protected]
Dr Mamadou Coulibaly, with colleagues Ibrahima Baber and Dr Mahamoudou Toure, during a training visit to Keele in 2009.
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INtEREStED IN POStgRaDuatE StuDy? SavE £1,000 at KEELE!Keele graduates are to get a £1,000 discount on postgraduate courses for the first time this year as the Keele Graduate Bursary scheme is widened. alumni who undertake a taught Masters programme at Keele will automatically have £1,000 deducted from the second payment instalment of their postgraduate tuition fees. part-time students will receive a pro-rata discount.
Keele Graduate Bursaries are available for all taught postgraduate courses starting in autumn 2011, other than those where financial support is already available. these include the postgraduate Certificate in education, social Work or certain courses where the student fee is directly
funded by the national Health service or where there are other internal Keele scholarships and bursaries such as the Keele International scholarship.
the scheme is also open to final-year undergraduates.
a full list of Keele’s taught postgraduate courses here can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk/pgtcourses/
For further information please contact Helen Johnson on [email protected]
PERSONaL bESt FOR EMMa at COMMONwEaLth gaMESKeele graduate emma Jackson (2009 accountancy/Finance) ran the race of her life at the Commonwealth Games to record a new personal best of 2:00.46 in the 800m final in delhi, finishing fourth.
the City of stoke aC runner, who gave up her teacher training course in Mathematics at Keele in October to concentrate on reaching the London Olympics, won her heat with a time of 2:01.63, beating Kenya’s Olympic 1500m champion, and eventual gold medallist, nancy Langat. However, despite a brave effort in the final, she just missed out on the bronze medal.
emma said: “I ran a personal best, which was a first at a major competition, so I have to be happy with that. I enjoyed it so much and now I have experienced the atmosphere, I can’t wait to do it all again.”
Emma at the World Junior Championships in Beijing in 2006
KEELE’S SOPhIE NaMED Law gRaDuatE OF thE yEaRLaw graduate Sophie Lake was awarded the 2010 Graduate 100 Law Graduate of the Year award. sophie, who graduated last year in Law with politics, said: “throughout my time at Keele I have been encouraged not only to get the most out of my subjects, but also to take a wider perspective on life and the world in general. all my lecturers gave me great support and inspiration. Without them I would not have been able to achieve a first class honours degree and certainly would not have been named Law Graduate of the Year.
“I enjoyed every moment of my three years at Keele and I am sad that my time there has come to an end. However, the foundation that my experience at Keele has given me is invaluable and will stay with me throughout my career.”
Graduate 100 is an initiative, developed with leading employers and industry figures, which profiles and promotes Britain’s highest achieving final and penultimate year students.
StuDENt OF thE yEaRThe 2010 winner of the Neil and Gina Smith Student of the Year Award was Darrell Simkins, a 23-year-old student in Music and Educational Studies.
darrell performed exceptionally well academically, achieving firsts in every module studied. He was invited to present his dissertation, ‘Inside and Outside ‘the Campus Bubble’: a comparative research project of study abroad programmes at Keele University and the University of Leeds’, at the International Conference of education in Canada, a sign of the high standard of
scholarship and research skills darrell has attained through his studies at Keele.
darrell took the opportunity to pursue part of his studies in a partner university, in the Faculty of Fine arts at York University in toronto, Canada. In recognition of his academic excellence, darrell was awarded the royal doulton scholarship to support his study abroad experience.
While at Keele, darrell participated in extra-curricular music programmes, both on and off campus, and made a significant contribution to musical life at Keele and in the local community. He was even invited to conduct the Keele Bach Choir, philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, a considerable honour for an undergraduate student.
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Zane Loweopens refurbished KuBE radio studioRadio 1 DJ superstar Zane Lowe has officially opened KUBE radio’s refurbished studio during a visit to Keele university.
Keele’s award-winning student radio station has undergone an overhaul of its technical equipment and a massive refurbishment of the studio facilities.
a new desk has been specially built and designed for the studio by Oxford sound & Media. new microphone stands have been installed, alongside new chairs and headphones in the studio.
Most of the £4,500 refurbishment was funded by alumni donations to the Keele Key Fund, with the rest of the costs being made up by income generated by the general society membership.
Zane Lowe, who is a strong supporter of student radio, came to Keele University students’ Union as part of his dJ Hero tour 2.
He cut the ribbon on the studio marking the official reopening of the updated facilities and shared some inspirational words with the assembled KUBe
committee and members before signing posters for the ‘KUBe Wall of Fame’.
the current KUBe committee have worked tirelessly over the last year to fund the renovations to the studio for future generations.
the original studio was opened by Maxi Jazz of Faithless, and then later reopened by Kerrang! radio’s James Walshe when KUBe moved into its new studio.
KUBe radio press officer Holly Beaumont-Wilkes said: “Zane even called the studio ‘awesome’, which made everything the committee has been working on feel worth all the wait and hard work. these renovations will mean that KUBe members will be able to have a higher quality output for this coming year, and hopefully many years after that.”
Listen to KUBe radio online at www.kuberadio.com
“Extraordinary”Scholarship for Kenyan Pharmacy Student
A young Kenyan from a “humble background” has been given the chance of a lifetime to study pharmacy in the uK, thanks to a unique sponsorship scheme drawn up by Keele university and global pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis.Myron Odingo began his studies at Keele in October after winning the fully funded place at the University.
He had to undergo a rigorous selection process to be awarded the sanofi-aventis scholarship for the four-year Mpharm pharmacy degree at Keele.
the scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, a contribution to living expenses and airfares.
professor steve Chapman, Head of the school of pharmacy, said: “even with bursaries, many gifted young students from Kenya just can’t afford to come here to study. this is an extraordinary offer that allows an exceptional student the chance to study here in the UK.”
Hundreds of candidates from Kenyan state schools applied for the scholarship but only 20, who met the stringent selection criteria, based on academic excellence and experience of a broader contribution to the
community, were invited to sit a written examination. Five were shortlisted for interview and a presentation, and 19-year-old Myron was selected for the place.
Myron, who studied at starehe Boys’ Centre in Kenya, said: “I come from a humble background – my father is currently jobless and my mother runs the family, while still doing her studies under minimum wage.”
While studying, Myron gave up full vacations to do voluntary community service work in hospitals and a municipal library. He has been working for a volunteer service programme conducting interviews in the Kibera slums to help in research aimed at “improving the living conditions of the less privileged in society”.
david Wachira, senior admissions Master at starehe, said: “I strongly recommend Myron to you as a vibrant, well-mannered, intelligent and talented young man who will definitely make good use of this opportunity.”
ty Hughes, regional Business director Midlands, sanofi-aventis said: “sanofi-aventis has a history of working with universities, such as Keele, that are respected for their work in the healthcare sector. It gives me great pleasure today to see the results of this particular partnership in such a deserving student as Myron. I’m looking forward to watching his progress throughout the programme, and on to his future career.”
aFRICaN INStItutE aPPOINtS KEELE aCaDEMIC IN DOubLE FIRSta Keele academic has become the first female director of a prestigious african research institute.
dr ambreena Manji, a reader in the school of Law, is also the first lawyer to be made director of the British Institute in eastern africa, a British academy school based in nairobi, Kenya.
the Institute, which was founded in 1959, promotes humanities and social science research across the whole of the eastern african region.
during her two-year secondment, dr Manji will research the history of african legal education and in particular Britain’s role in the founding of african law schools in the immediate post-independence period. she will also continue to write on african land issues and carry out empirical work on women’s experiences of new property and mortgage laws in tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.
Myron Odingo with Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Foskett
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The Keele Key fund has now been running since the spring of 2008 and has proved to be a great success, not only for the grant applicants but also our alumni who have been so generous in their support for Keele.
More than £400,000 has been pledged over a three-to five-year period, and 32 alumni have made legacy commitments to Keele. the funds are distributed by the Keele Key Fund disbursement Committee whose membership is made up of representatives of Keele staff, current undergraduate and postgraduate students, and lay members. the committee meets twice a year in april and november to receive applications but also will review urgent grant applications outside of these meetings.
Over the past three years the disbursement Committee has awarded grants of around £100,000 to support more than 42 projects. the grants have varied from supporting the Keele Mediation service (the first in a UK university) to the setting up of a campus-wide emergency service, the Keele First responders team.
the committee is delighted to be able to make these grants, and even small grants do make a real difference to the extra-curricular activities of the University both at home and abroad. Your ongoing support for the Key Fund is not only welcome but increasingly vital in enhancing the student experience and providing high quality education and research.
Rama Thirunamachandran Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost
Chairman of the Keele Key Fund disbursement Committee
Newsflash!The Government Matched funding scheme, which
provides Keele with 50p on top of every £1 donated,
ends in July 2011.
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One of the benefits of being a student at a campus university like Keele, is that everything is easily accessible. The Counselling Service, Student Financial Support (4) and the Centre for Learning and Student Support (5) are all centrally located. You may or may not need to use their services but it is reassuring to know they are there.
Once you have had chance to look around, take the path that runs parallel to the car park, with the Chapel on your left and head back to the starting point. The building on your right with the green entrance porch is the 24-hour reception (13) from where the Security team operate to provide support to staff and students. Student Accommodation Lettings is also based here. On returning to the Comus restaurant and Chancellor’s Building, you may want to treat yourself to some refreshments before setting off home.
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The road continues to your right to Horwood Hall, the venue for the KPA (Keele Postgraduate Association), the Health Centre and staff housing. However, cross straight over and follow the path for a hundred metres to...
Union Square (9)Visit on any day when the sun is shining and this is where everyone meets up. Within a few minutes you can have returned your library book, checked your bank balance and popped into the Union for a sandwich. The Library (10)Why not take a look in the Library – it is rumoured that students can occasionally be found here. The Chapel (11)Not to everyone’s liking but you have to admit that the Grade II listed building is a striking focus to the centre of campus. Students’ Union (12)The Union offers a great range of entertainment to suit all tastes. There are four bars, and two purpose-built venues, K2 and the Ballroom, where a range of music events are hosted. The Lounge is the place to go for Big Screen sports action and the Outback is an outdoor area for students to enjoy. Do go and have a look round in what is undoubtedly the key venue for a lot of the non-study activity on campus.
Cross the road, go straight ahead, and keeping the car park on your right, follow the path in front of you.As you follow this path, you will pass the Post room on your right, where students collect their mail and the School buildings where the science subjects are taught.Walk between the refurbished Hornbeam and Dorothy Hodgkin Buildings and bear left. At the top, opposite the Lennard Jones Laboratories you have a choice.
Alternatively, cross the road and walk down the side road towards Lindsay Hall. Follow this path/road until you come to Lindsay Hall, on the left hand side.
If you have plenty of time you could turn right and walk to Holly Cross (100 metres) and The Oaks (200 metres) en suite student accommodation, and on into Keele village and the Hawthorns Hall of Residence (about 10 minutes’ walk). The Management Centre is located here as well as a shop and The Sneyd Arms pub. Once you have looked around, retrace your steps.
Sports Centre (3)Whether you are interested in team sport, using the gym facilities or joining one of the keep fit classes you can have a look around. Ask at the reception desk for help.Retrace your steps to the main road.
StartWe suggest you start in the Chancellor’s Building (1). Find your way to the main foyer – if you can see the statue of Icarus you are in the right place. Depending on which subjects you study, you could spend a lot of time in this building as a number of academic schools are based here. You might want to take a moment or two to view the current exhibition in the Art Gallery or stop off for a refreshment break in Le Café or the Comus restaurant.With your back to the art gallery, walk past Icarus and the Westminster lecture theatre and you will come into the Atrium and restaurant. (2).
Leave the Atrium down the steps/ramp at the front and turning left, walk under the bridge linking the two halves of the building. Follow the path alongside the car park, turning left at the end. Cross the road and take the first right turn to the Sports Centre.
The Clockhouse (7)Our Music students are based in the Clockhouse – is it a coincidence this is well out of earshot of other teaching rooms?
Walk through the courtyard and follow the path to the beautiful tree-lined avenue, then turn left across the gardens, and Keele Hall will come into view. The lakes and woodland have been recently restored and have way-marked trails partly funded by the Keele Key Fund. If you follow the path right, past the Hall, a stroll by the lakes would eventually bring you to the M6 and open countryside.
Lindsay Hall (around 6)For security reasons it is not possible for you to look inside a Hall but feel free to look around the grounds.Home from home? Well perhaps not at first glance but once you have settled in your room, added your own bits and pieces, met a few people on your corridor and had a chat in the kitchen over a cup of coffee, you will soon feel settled.
From Lindsay car park, bear left up some steps back to the ring road. Pick up the path again that follows the ring road to your right and walk to the bottom of the hill. The first right turn off the road will take you along a drive and under an arch.
Keele Hall (8) Tucked away, the imposing façade of Keele Hall may come as a bit of a surprise. It was the home of the Sneyds who made their fortune in coal mining but now you are likely to see wedding guests in the Great Hall.By descending the stone steps to the left of the Hall, you will come to the cobbled courtyard. Walk out of the courtyard, between the stone pillars and you will return to the ring road.
The Keele Self-Tour MapRemember your fi rst day at Keele? Today’s new students can use this map to fi nd their way around.
Keele Key Fund 2010-2015
strategic Direction
Keele forms our futures not just intellectually but also socially and emotionally. Friendships and memories made at Keele last a lifetime and we continue to strengthen the lifelong connection between Keele and our alumni.
In seeking to achieve these aims our case for support for the Keele Key Fund will always reflect the strategic direction of Keele so that Keele alumni can be confident their support will always have a meaningful impact on the life of the University.
Professor Nick Foskett Vice-Chancellor
Bursaries and scholarshipsthe Keele Key Fund assists students from lower income backgrounds or communities underrepresented in higher education. the bursaries and scholarships range in value from £500 to £1,000. a good example is the Leslie and eleanor Fishman Bursary, awarded to nathan Farrell, a first-year student from the local area who gained the highest overall grade in economics.
sports, arts and leisurethe talented athlete and Coaching programmes support students across a variety of national and international sports. Medical student Jenny Hands represented Great Britain at the duathlon World Championships in 2009. she said: “Without the support of the Keele Key Fund I would not have been able to afford the entry fees.”
academic excellencethe fund supports Keele’s commitment to building on our existing distinctive interdisciplinary academic profile. the Keele Key Fund recently committed funds towards the creation of a Moot Court for the school of Law to allow Keele Law students to take part in inter-university mooting competitions.
enhancing the student experiencethe fund supports applications that go towards ensuring a high quality experience for all students. a Keele Key Fund grant aided the Keele Community First responders team, who attend calls for medical assistance from students, staff and the general public.
heritage and the environmentthe Heritage, Lakes and Valleys project continues with new and revised plans to restore the remaining lakes, improve access and increase the biodiversity of the campus. the sustainability Hub project is also underway using the recently restored Home Farm as a low carbon demonstrator site for the management of green energy, climate control, renewable sources of energy and also houses the earth science phase of the Keele earth and space Observatory.
annual Projecteach year the fund supports a project within the University campus. In 2011 the project will be the restoration of the fountain in the garden of Keele Hall. Keele alumni have already supported the restoration of the observatory and the boathouse.
Autumn Telethon 2010Telethon 2010 – a record-breaking successTwenty-six Keele student callers completed another record-breaking campaign in a three-week autumn telethon, which finished at the end of November.
the calling teams managed to speak to 931 Keele alumni and reached their target of £90,000 in the second week. By the end of the campaign Keele alumni had pledged more than £147,000 over the next five years which is expected to rise to £150,000 once all the gifts have been received.
support for the Keele Key Fund was tremendous with almost half of those called during the three-week campaign agreeing to make a gift.
Fundraising Officer robin Cross said: “Our student callers can be very proud of themselves as Keele achieved excellent results in a difficult economic climate. awareness of the Keele Key Fund among alumni is now widespread, with the vast majority of those we contacted expressing interest and approval for the Key Fund projects.”
at the telethon awards evening following the campaign, the Vice-Chancellor, professor nick Foskett, praised the talents and teamwork of the best-ever team of student callers and presented prizes for some exceptional performances. Shabih Bashir won the
Alex Baugh Olympian Caller Award for “Best Overall Team Member”.
a winning team: Charlotte allen, Zakeeya amin tilly, natasha Barefoot, shabih Bashir, Holly Beaumont-Wilkes, philippe Blenkiron, trust Chitomere, nikki Fardoe, Hanita Gill, phil Goodall, rachel Hannah, Luke Highstead, rachel Hockenhull, sarah Jeremiah, Ian Mahoney, stuart Mills, Viktoriya Miskova, Mumbi Mwangi, Chris norwood, Kiran pharhawa, Becky phillips, Zoe richards, Matt robinson, Craig shearstone, sam shephard, neha tank, Kam Uppal, and alex Baugh (Buffalo FrC).
Callers in action; the Vice-Chancellor with the calling team at the Telethon 2010 awards evening; Shabih Bashir
The fountain which is to be renovated Jenny HandsNathan Farrell
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Keele and santander Universities have signed an agreement that will set up support for UK and international student scholarships and researchers and enable the University to develop a variety of projects within the ‘santander Universities’ scheme.
the Vice-Chancellor said: “We are pleased to welcome santander to their new branch on campus and look forward to working with
them to develop new opportunities for Keele and for our students. Keele is delighted to join the ‘santander Universities’ network.
“this is an excellent example of how universities and business can work together to promote innovation and knowledge transfer in the global higher education environment.”
Keele signs agreement with santander
heritage and environmentFundraising officer Robin Cross describes a donation that will grow into a living tribute
Keele alumnus philip davies (1971 american studies/sociology) has visited Keele with his children, andrew and Carolyn, several times over the last two years to make his mark on the Keele landscape.
Working with dr peter thomas and John downing, head of grounds, philip has provided the Keele Key Fund with a generous donation to enable the planting of a number of specimen trees around the campus in memory of his wife ros (rosamund davies (patton) (1971 russian/psychology).
phil and ros first met at Keele in the 1960s, although their recall of the details always remained rather vague. a chance encounter at the University of essex, where they were both postgraduates, led to many conversations over coffee, often about Keele and friends in common, and at last to a first date. When phil proposed, ros accepted, and they started a life together that lasted until ros’s death in 2007.
the trees selected by philip were five varieties of rowan (sorbus aucuparia) since these would be recognisable in both america and russia and so linked their Keele subjects together. these were planted in March 2010 along the boundary between Keele Hall lawn and the farm land above, opposite the lake.
“Keele was very important to me, ros and many of our friends,” said Philip.
“We recalled the campus with affection and discussed how we might contribute to its future. It is very pleasing that my donation could be increased by 50 per cent through the Government Matched-Funding scheme to allow even more trees to be planted at Keele.”
Keele Key Fund 2008-2010 Projects
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Keele Key Fund 2008-2010
Two contrasting case studiesKeele students International Overseas Challenge
Becky Wardell, project leader of Keele’s student volunteering organisation, VE@Keele, on an opportunity which took Keelites beyond the BubbleOverseas Challenge thailand is an exciting and unique volunteer programme facilitated by the charity Volunteers for educational support and Learning (VesL).
Ve@Keele feels that such an opportunity brings a range of unique benefits both for participating Keele student volunteers, KUsU and the University as a whole.
this is the second year for Overseas Challenge thailand, which we believe enhances the whole Keele student experience, by developing key employability skills, building confidence and raising awareness of issues in developing countries.
Ve@Keele worked in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) on the 2009 and 2010 programmes, supporting and preparing volunteers for the challenge. this created a real sense of ‘teamworking’ both at home and in thailand, and provided an opportunity for both institutions to share knowledge and experience.
Once in thailand volunteers work in pairs to teach english at primary schools in the rural province of Chiang rai for a period of four to six weeks. encouraged to be creative in their teaching, volunteers use existing skills and interests such as sport, music
and games. schools are rural with a diverse pupil base, including children from a variety of local hill tribe communities.
Working with VesL, eight Keele students have already been recruited for Overseas Challenge thailand 2011. With the help of VesL and previous Keele volunteers, Ve@Keele looks forward to supporting them to prepare for the experience.
Ve@Keele is extremely grateful for the assistance of Keele Key Fund, which has helped to provide vital resources such as volunteer visas, first aid kits, essential volunteer training and in-country support.
Volunteer Megan pritchard said: “everything has the possibility of hiccups along the way, but it’s overcoming them that was a vital part of the whole experience. It made me laugh, cry, learn about a new culture, see life in a different way and learn more about myself. I feel I have grown up, gained confidence, made new friends and had a life-changing experience. It was phenomenal!”
The Arboretum – Footpaths and Signage
Moot Court Project – School
of Law
Black History Month at Keele
VE@Keele – Volunteering Project
Shoestring Magazine
Athletic union – Honours Board
Fishman Scholarship
Keele VE Overseas Challenge
Keele Oral History Project
GEO-Soc Field Trip to Northumberland
International Cultural Experience Programme
Keele Mediation Services – 1st in uK universities
Keele VE – Keele Village Christmas Party
uNICEF on Campus
European & World Duathlon
6th Biennial Int Conference on ‘Music since 1990’
Music & Technology Exhibition
Human rights India Exchange Project
Keele Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir
Keele First responders
Keele Concerts Society
KuSu Paintball
What makes you so special?
– KUSU
KuSu Dancesport
Society
Campus Watch
Shifting Landscapes
unchosen Film
Festival
Keele rag Week
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Nightline
Templar Bar
Keele Moth Project
Nurses Welcome
Event
KuBE radio Broadcasting
equipment and studio upgrade
Ros Davies
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Thank you!We gratefully acknowledge the
donations of the following alumni, which we received between
1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010.
1954 Gilbert & pamela Ingram (Burrows)
Jenny sorensen (adams)John thomas
1955Mr G & June Baker (Flux) John & rosemary Barker (Harley-Jones)dick Bomford ray Garnerrex MarkhamBob MilesMike taylorreginald Wardpeter & Ffrangcon Whelan (price)
1956eileen Clowes (Howe) stan CooperMargaret Homeyer (roberts)Janet Murrell (Bailey)alan stockley
1957Mary de soyres (Willis)Bill & pauline Hanna (Jones 1959)John MyattJos & pam O’sullivan (Claridge) angela parsliffeaileen roberts (Wycherley)
1958paul Bright Bob & Margaret Collicutt (Brown 1959) John & pat Fletcher (Glayzer) John peritonJack & Barbara thomas (pennell)
1959Ken aldersondavid Kerrypeter MaybankGwenda nicholas (Hale)
1960Cliff Blakemore John & pat dixon (pattison 1962) derek edwardsJohn JohnsonJim pierce tony scrase Brian Vale
1961andy BlackClive BorstBarry Carter Lorrie Fletcher (Lane)david JeremyBarbara Laurie (Moss)don McIntyrepam plampin (Wood) Christopher ransley Monica roberts (Freestone)Brian Webbtony Winnall
1962Joe BattLiz Blackman Malcolm Mcronaldanne parker (Morley)Fos & Jill (1964) rogers Jack & pam telling (armstrong 1963) alex Wotherspoon (Harper)
1963tony & Jill Budd (Garnett) Colin BursnallJohn & sylvia Kane (Bishop) patrick OrmeHelen percivalKeith Watsondavid Wiseman
1964Kay Bailey (smith) Celia Cheshire (Cossey)Bob CrockfordFaith Flower (Heathcote)Christine Francis John Garrardnick Higginstudor Jonesdavid pattersonpeter & Carole Wilkinson
(Clague 1965) sylvia Woods
1965Jenny Harrower (Johnson)david & shan Healey (poole 1968) Michael rowleyrosalind Vernon (Cameron)
1966Michael applebydavid ashton Graham & susan (1967) Cooper elizabeth Key (sloan)ernest & Jean Marsh (Webber) sue nightingale (Lyth)Keith & rose toy (Milner)
1967John aldrickKeith Cuninghamesue david (Herd)david & Jennifer davies (aylott) roger FellowsJonquil Hood Malcolm steven Barbara thomas (stagg)edward Walton
1968Linda FrydMr & Mrs Geoffrey HookerMarian Jones (Llewellyn)Jane Kingsbury (Wood)david nelsonBill proctordavid & Clare radstone (Woodward 1969) Mike ridleyJosie Wheeler (smith)Hilary Whittle (Fuller)pat Woods
1969Judith andersonGeoffrey BourneMartin & Gill Burgess (Hindle 1973) Mary Bryning (Goodfellow)Jean Ford (Fogg)Jim & Jane Hough (Vincent)paul KellettKaye LarbiGeorge Moore Mary Mountjoy (Finigan)richard slator philip soar
1970stephen BoothKeith Bradshawsue edwards (Horsman)Linda Friis (Foster)anita Gerard (Clark)david & alison Hodgen (rowles) Julia Ibbotson (adams)andy MacMullenLeo pilkingtonrosalyn redhead (Cook)Connie robertsonsteve smith david & denise todd (stracstone)Felice Wright (sister Mary anselm)
1971phil davies stewart eamesLesley HughesGill Laver (Mansbridge)Frankie McGauran (shaw)nick & deb Meese (stephens 1972)david petch Linda sohawon (Goodall)alec spencer Mick stringerJo Williams (Heald)diana Wright
1972ann armstrong (Whittington)peter & Chrissie Ball (Walch 1974) Malcolm & Lesley Clarke (thomason)Hugh CoolicanGlynis Fenton (Howes)Laurence KennedyWill Montgomery steve & Lorna plantstephen robinsonMarian small (smith)Ian snaithBrian & annie stewart (Cockerill 1975) austin Woodbridge
1973stephen Brooks & Janet phelps (1972)Julian & Kate Cashmore (purnell)Warren ColmanJim & sue Fisher (Jones) Xandra GilchristFergus McGauranstuart McLeodruth nicolsonshirley sewell (shirley)sue stegingJohn stokessylvie summer (stumler)
1974peter BradleyJim CassinMargaret Cook Christopher GrahamBrian Heatonann Johnson (Canby)steve JohnsonJohn & Janet McCartney (Barnes 1975) ruth norris (Hossell)andrew & sarah packer (phillips)derick parryFiona pidgeon (eddis)Christine spratt (Howells)
1975theresa Byles (salisbury)Larraine Curzon (Brannan)Bev Hall nici HildebrandtHamish Mcarthursusan McKennaGordon & Katy Mousinho (rutherford 1978)philip retzLorraine riley (rabbage)ann twiseltonstephen & alison Walton (Broome)
1976Christine allen (smith)david ayres pat BlackburnMark FitzpatrickGina HallBrian Healeydebbie Hildick-smithrichard KingGeorge & Karen Moore (Bartlett) alison nicolson (atkins)tony & Beverley rickwood (Hatch)david rustageBarbara Vallonchini (domanska)
1977nigel Bentleyelizabeth Bevins (Wakefield)Madeleine edwards (Wood)nick Hammond & Liz Kohn Catherine Munday (ramus)neil & susan Murray (robinson)Val newmanLiz stitt (Heyworth)
1978dave & rebecca Hill (smith 1976)steve russellHelene Wanderroger Wilson
1979Bernard & Jane Beslysteve & Carol Botham (stretton 1980)John & Julie dudley (potter) alex Huntanju Kalerteresa MacleodJohn pattonCarolyn scottGraham stroudMartin Webstertony & noreen Weighell (McGrath)andrew Wells Howard & penelope Witts (Van Weede)
DONatIONS tO thE NORth aMERICaN FOuNDatION FOR KEELE uNIvERSItyadam Konowe 1989Clive Blackwell 1974erin Bradley 2004Mark Hill 1974
SuPPORtERS OF thE uNIvERSItyClive narrainenFriends of KeeleJoscelyn Williams newcastle-under-Lyme Golf Club Ladies sectionpeter Cromestaffordshire environmental Fundthe Wolfson Foundation
we also gratefully acknowledge the support of the 74
donors who wish to remain anonymous...
1980susan thomas (Collins)
1981Jonathan Brownnorman Kentpeter Wentworth
1982nigel BartramMike & nikki Cooper (tuck 1981)stephanie Crevisdavid ellistony & Kay Goldrick (Walters) simon KnockKath parsons (riley)timothy Hunt & Helen ross (1984)richard & anne White (tebbutt 1981) Mark & suzanne Young (Hyndman 1981)
1983amanda Croft-pearmanCicely davey (Corke)andrew eisnerWayne Goodwinphil IsbillJean Marshall (Verney)Catherine Martin (davies)Barrie popeJeremy sogno
1984Laurence Broydroger JacksonJanet Meadowcroftalison prowse paul Howard & pippa shuklaChristine snaithdimitri Zissimos
1985Jon daveyphillippa Frost (Bracewell)ro Gorell (Mee)anne smithson
1986andy Bennrichard russell
1987duncan Maggs
1988richard BlowsKatherine Gosling (thompson)simon & Helen Jones (Underwood) Karen princephilippa tyler
1989Helen Burgesssimon HearnMatthew HillJonathan peacockdenise pickardLorraine tucker (Bowley)
1990Marie FoggHafisi Kadiri
1991sean MacGloinMatthew reed
1992Lisa allenMatt Barker
1993donna Clancydavid dalbyKobi date-Bahross englishandrew Freemandavid Gentlemanemily HaithwaiteClaire Haslam (Cartridge)rahul MoodgalKate read (Flint)
1994richard Battyandrew & Hannah Cooper (davey 1995) andy duttonHelen HarrisonMelanie Jonesthomas KirbyGlynis Kirklandphilippa parker (Bell)Mo raypauline tomkinsMarion Unwinroger Walker
1995Carol Barker (Jackson)Mark elliotamanda Hatton (Jempson)Catherine HollandChris Kirbysaeeda nasim
1996richard Gormanrobert Gunnellabi Jessopdavid Jonespeter Jones nicholas MaxeyHelen O’neill-adkins (O’neill)alexander roper Fiona Wilsonstephen Womack
1997darrel swift
1998Krysia dziedzicBarry MalpassOlutayo Okeandy samuruth stewart
1999Katherine Lundie-Hillsankar sinha
2000Lesley Bunn (dean)simon Corrigansibani roy ruhi singh deborah suttonpaul Unsworth
2001Jenny Graysuzanne Kelly (Corcoran)Jane parkeremma turner
2002thomas & Charlotte pearson (reynolds 2001) sarah pearson Jo taylor
2003david allsopsyed anweramy Church (polson)Matt evansClare Lansley susie Morrisey (russell)sandra nicholls
2006Michael Banks
2008Vicci allenryan BaileyLeanne BeechMartin Biggsamy Brennanduncan BrownJennifer Brownsue BuckseyGraeme Butterworthsimon Charltonandrew Corkedebbie edwards rhiannon GriffithsLaura elizabeth Hartleynorma HawkinsKate Heappeynatasha KinsmoreClaire La rueshamal Lahounisimon LangleyLayla Laurenson-WestJustin MartindaleHelen MasefieldHannah Mcallister sarah McIntyreIndranil Mukhopadhyayemma pearsonLisa robinsonJoe ruppertdeirdre shieldsthomas sibleyCarla stantonrachel Unwinsamantha Walkeranne Woolley
2013Craig shearstone
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One of the benefits of being a student at a campus university like Keele, is that everything is easily accessible. The Counselling Service, Student Financial Support (4) and the Centre for Learning and Student Support (5) are all centrally located. You may or may not need to use their services but it is reassuring to know they are there.
Once you have had chance to look around, take the path that runs parallel to the car park, with the Chapel on your left and head back to the starting point. The building on your right with the green entrance porch is the 24-hour reception (13) from where the Security team operate to provide support to staff and students. Student Accommodation Lettings is also based here. On returning to the Comus restaurant and Chancellor’s Building, you may want to treat yourself to some refreshments before setting off home.
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The road continues to your right to Horwood Hall, the venue for the KPA (Keele Postgraduate Association), the Health Centre and staff housing. However, cross straight over and follow the path for a hundred metres to...
Union Square (9)Visit on any day when the sun is shining and this is where everyone meets up. Within a few minutes you can have returned your library book, checked your bank balance and popped into the Union for a sandwich. The Library (10)Why not take a look in the Library – it is rumoured that students can occasionally be found here. The Chapel (11)Not to everyone’s liking but you have to admit that the Grade II listed building is a striking focus to the centre of campus. Students’ Union (12)The Union offers a great range of entertainment to suit all tastes. There are four bars, and two purpose-built venues, K2 and the Ballroom, where a range of music events are hosted. The Lounge is the place to go for Big Screen sports action and the Outback is an outdoor area for students to enjoy. Do go and have a look round in what is undoubtedly the key venue for a lot of the non-study activity on campus.
Cross the road, go straight ahead, and keeping the car park on your right, follow the path in front of you.As you follow this path, you will pass the Post room on your right, where students collect their mail and the School buildings where the science subjects are taught.Walk between the refurbished Hornbeam and Dorothy Hodgkin Buildings and bear left. At the top, opposite the Lennard Jones Laboratories you have a choice.
Alternatively, cross the road and walk down the side road towards Lindsay Hall. Follow this path/road until you come to Lindsay Hall, on the left hand side.
If you have plenty of time you could turn right and walk to Holly Cross (100 metres) and The Oaks (200 metres) en suite student accommodation, and on into Keele village and the Hawthorns Hall of Residence (about 10 minutes’ walk). The Management Centre is located here as well as a shop and The Sneyd Arms pub. Once you have looked around, retrace your steps.
Sports Centre (3)Whether you are interested in team sport, using the gym facilities or joining one of the keep fit classes you can have a look around. Ask at the reception desk for help.Retrace your steps to the main road.
StartWe suggest you start in the Chancellor’s Building (1). Find your way to the main foyer – if you can see the statue of Icarus you are in the right place. Depending on which subjects you study, you could spend a lot of time in this building as a number of academic schools are based here. You might want to take a moment or two to view the current exhibition in the Art Gallery or stop off for a refreshment break in Le Café or the Comus restaurant.With your back to the art gallery, walk past Icarus and the Westminster lecture theatre and you will come into the Atrium and restaurant. (2).
Leave the Atrium down the steps/ramp at the front and turning left, walk under the bridge linking the two halves of the building. Follow the path alongside the car park, turning left at the end. Cross the road and take the first right turn to the Sports Centre.
The Clockhouse (7)Our Music students are based in the Clockhouse – is it a coincidence this is well out of earshot of other teaching rooms?
Walk through the courtyard and follow the path to the beautiful tree-lined avenue, then turn left across the gardens, and Keele Hall will come into view. The lakes and woodland have been recently restored and have way-marked trails partly funded by the Keele Key Fund. If you follow the path right, past the Hall, a stroll by the lakes would eventually bring you to the M6 and open countryside.
Lindsay Hall (around 6)For security reasons it is not possible for you to look inside a Hall but feel free to look around the grounds.Home from home? Well perhaps not at first glance but once you have settled in your room, added your own bits and pieces, met a few people on your corridor and had a chat in the kitchen over a cup of coffee, you will soon feel settled.
From Lindsay car park, bear left up some steps back to the ring road. Pick up the path again that follows the ring road to your right and walk to the bottom of the hill. The first right turn off the road will take you along a drive and under an arch.
Keele Hall (8) Tucked away, the imposing façade of Keele Hall may come as a bit of a surprise. It was the home of the Sneyds who made their fortune in coal mining but now you are likely to see wedding guests in the Great Hall.By descending the stone steps to the left of the Hall, you will come to the cobbled courtyard. Walk out of the courtyard, between the stone pillars and you will return to the ring road.
The Keele Self-Tour MapRemember your fi rst day at Keele? Today’s new students can use this map to fi nd their way around.
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“Hi, I’m Kari rittoo and I’ve been lucky enough to have been elected Students’ union President and get to stay here in Keele, the place I love the most, for another year. the other sabbaticals and I are excited about the year ahead and there’s so much that between the five of us we want to get done. as I was thinking about this speech, and all the things we’re hoping to achieve, it struck me that possibly the most important aim we really have is just to keep Keele exactly the same; to keep in place all the quirky and weird aspects of Keele and all the things that make it feel so much like a home, because they’re the reasons most of us chose to come here.
I was watching the “First decade” dVd made by alumni such as yourselves and although obviously the campus is bigger, the buildings are different, there’s an awful lot more students now… so many other things hadn’t changed. I was looking at pictures of the annual summer shakespeare plays performed outside and thinking of my own part in last year’s Midsummer night’s dream and of the Merchant of Venice which some good friends of mine are directing this year, which will still be performed outdoors. I was watching students pile into a phone box to see how many students you could
fit inside and I was reminded of earlier this year when I was doing the same thing with the Yearbook team as one of the tasks set to win the student scramble party.
It might seem irrelevant that Keele won the student scramble party, and the O2 UK Favourite University competition (internet-based competitions where students had to work together to complete different tasks and gain points) but I think what these competitions really show is that even though all the competing universities had far many more students than we do and should have won easily, they didn’t. they didn’t, and they never do, because they don’t get everyone involved the way we do, they don’t have the community or the team spirit that Keele does. Overwhelmingly, I think, that’s what makes Keele, Keele – and that’s why students love it. I truly believe that while things have changed and we’re so popular with students now that we can’t keep everyone on campus, we still have a feeling of community that no other university can offer you like we can.
this is a place where you can’t walk to the shop and back without bumping into friends and classmates. Our union might not be the biggest, but it’s the best. It’s the hub of social life here at Keele, here to support students in a way my friends who went to other universities just don’t seem to find. even our Halls of residence have their own bars which add to the way in which Keele is one of the
few places in Britain left where everyone really still does know all their neighbours.
I’d just like to say that I’ve been lucky enough to find my partner and my best friends for life while I was studying here – and yet, ‘lucky’ doesn’t really seem the right word to use. to find friends for life at Keele isn’t a matter of luck, it’s an inevitability, and I’m so glad that it’s the majority rather than the minority of students here who experience that. In my first week at Keele, I went for a drink with my new neighbour, and after a few vodkas at least, she announced to me that I was her new best friend forever. three years later, she is my flatmate, and more importantly she is indeed my best friend for life. that’s what Keele is to me, a uni yes, but mostly it’s a second family… and here, no matter where in the world I am, will always be my home. It has changed me from a small, incredibly shy girl, to a girl who had the courage to become the student president – and I don’t think many places in the world could have ever done that.
So I’ll finish by saying thank you for coming back and I hope you’ve enjoyed it so much you’ll come back again soon. From Keele’s students to our pioneer alumni, cheers!”
KUSU President Kari Rittoo (2010 Educational Studies/English) gave the following speech at the Pioneers Reunion last year – and we thought her words would strike a chord with Keelites of every era.
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Dr Farah Faizal (1989 International relations) was appointed High Commissioner of the republic of Maldives to the united Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in March 2009. She was the first woman in the Maldives to obtain a PhD and has a keen interest in human rights. Why did you choose to come to Keele?Keele captured me from the moment I had a glance at the prospectus. the university looked gorgeous and I had always wanted to go to a campus university. Of course the International relations department was already well-known then with professor alan James as its head so it was a very easy choice for me.
What were your first impressions of the university when you arrived?I fell in love with Keele the moment I arrived. We had a very warm welcome from the students who were helping the Freshers. and the department was excellent in looking after the newcomers as well. so I felt at home from the first day.
What is your favourite memory of your time at Keele?I have lots of favourite memories. a group of us camping overnight in the Ir department corridor so that we could be first in the queue to get the tutorial groups we wanted would be one of the highlights. seeing snow for the first time and sledging on the hill near Keele Hall is another. But what stands out most was participating in a public demonstration for the first time in my life. students from Keele joined other university groups to protest outside south africa House to try to pressure the then south african government to release nelson Mandela. It made me experience what ‘freedom of expression’ truly meant and made me dream of the day that we can have true democracy in my country. Of course it was several years later that we finally achieved it.
How is Keele university regarded in the Maldives?I believe there have been a few students from the Maldives at Keele. But I am sure we could do with a lot more publicity not just about the courses available at Keele but also about the rich campus life and the wholesome university experience that one gets from Keele.
Have you kept in touch with the university and what do you think of it now?I have always been in touch with prof James and dr Lorna Lloyd. Last year I returned to Keele to give a lecture on the Maldives and democracy. It has changed a lot since my days with several new departments and buildings. But I was happy to see a lot of the old university still there and the ‘Keele ambience’ still there. Of course I am part of the alumni group so I get all the news now.
Tell us a bit about your career and how you got to where you are nowI was part of the democracy movement to bring change to the Maldives which had experienced a 30-year-old autocratic regime. I also worked for a while in the United nations population Fund as well as working as an independent researcher/consultant.
What is the biggest issue facing the Maldives at the moment?We are an infant democracy so the biggest issue facing the Maldives is the struggle to properly institutionalise democracy in the country. separation of powers is something quite new to the country and the people of the Maldives are on a very steep learning curve. Climate change is another threat that is very much a reality today, unfortunately.
What are your plans for the future?I would like to return to the Maldives at some point in time and work there, especially on women’s issues and also work with underprivileged young people to try to make life a little better for them.
Is there anything else you would like to add?I wish Keele all the best for the coming years.
MEEtINg MORgaN Morgan Davison is the first recipient of the new NAFKu Scholarship. This annual award was created through the generosity of North American alumni and helps to fund a postgraduate course for an American or Canadian student at Keele university. Morgan is studying for an Ma in Human rights, Globalisation and Justice, and alumni Officer, John easom, caught up with her part way through her course.
John: so, Morgan, has Keele lived up to the expectations you had when you first applied?
Morgan: Oh yes, it has! My course is fantastic and everything I hoped for. I feel so welcome here and I love the environment; and I have made some great friends.
John: Have you found a favourite place on campus?
Morgan: It has to be going for a run every morning along the woodland paths by the lakes. and Keele Hall is so beautiful.
John: What has been the biggest surprise?
Morgan: I went to India for four weeks as part of my course – that was wonderful, one of the best and most important experiences of my life.
John: are your sights set on life after Keele yet?
Morgan: Yes. My goal is to work for an nGO in the human rights field and my studies at Keele will help me get there. I overcame a lot of objections to come and study in the UK but I am so glad I stuck with pursuing my dream.
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Every Keelite feels that their Keele is the real Keele, but it’s amazing how much has remained the same across the years. We asked a Keelite from every decade to pick out some of their favourite things about the University.Our:keele
1. Anna Świątecka (Sister Jadwiga OP) 1950-1954 English & Philosophy
Why Keele? I was doing maths and sciences when my science teacher told us about the University College of north staffordshire where there was the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects. I knew immediately this was where I wanted to go. When I came for interview, Keele Hall and its grounds confirmed my choice. not quite 18, I arrived with about 150 others at its very beginning – the very first term.
no favourite memories, just vignettes: the first lecture in Keele Hall given by Lord Lindsay, followed by Beaver’s Geography and Gallie’s philosophy; later, in a nissen hut, Vick on sound, Lawlor on donne, and, of course,
sammy Finer. I remember going up Keele Hall steps in an academic gown and being called Miss swiatecka – so sophisticated! Fencing on the balcony of Keele Hall and hops on alternate saturdays; being taught cricket by prof Blake and camping near Ilam one summer; romantic walks in Keele woods; and balls, for which we chalked the floor in the senior Common room and washed up the glasses afterwards, imbibing what was left over in the bottles; shakespeare plays in the courtyard and by the lake; candle-lit dinner à deux at midnight on the lawn below the Hall; getting tipsy on Menna Gallie’s elderberry wine and sending a telegram to Winston Churchill.
the effect on my life? Coming to do sciences and changing to english and philosophy; growing up ‘in the pursuit of knowledge in the company of life-long friends’; re-connecting with God, which led me to be a dominican; and now, as I live fairly nearby, renewing a sense of belonging through the ecumenical Chapel Community. so ‘thanke God for all’ and its initiators for Keele in particular!
2. Bill Proctor 1963-1968 English & Politics
I applied to Keele because I knew my mind needed stretching. My fate was decided, however, the moment I alighted from the bus and began to walk – in school suit and old duffle coat – through driving snow towards Keele Hall. Keele offered an unusual intellectual challenge, but more important at the time was something elusive but seductive about that cold and bare landscape, and also the warmth and humour of my interview. together these persuaded me that Keele would be my real home for the next few years.
My memories of Keele almost all relate to the campus: crisp winter walks with a current
beloved through the woods; early morning summer walks from one or other Horwood Women’s block back to Lindsay L in happy defiance of the “hours rules”, touching my forelock to the night porters on the way; enjoying sunday morning hymns in the Chapel from an illicit berth in Hut 3; and happy nocturnal strolls for pints of strong tea at Keele services.
the Foundation Year was a much greater challenge than we realised. We had to absorb great volumes of ideas and facts, but we also
needed the mental agility to produce a passable essay on town planning one week, on shakespearean tragedy the next, with Malthus and darwin next in line. We came together as a real community, with a shared scholastic experience strong enough to bridge the gaps between our different studies in later years. It was great training for a journalist or a civil servant, but it equipped us all to face the interdisciplinary challenges of real decision-making in a real world. We were very privileged young people, and I think we knew it.
3. Brian Stewart 1968-1972 Geography & Politics
“Whatever else you do at Keele, you need to cultivate your sense of the ridiculous.” these words from a tutor welcomed us as new arrivals to the imposing surroundings of Keele Hall. We wondered what he meant. Four years (and 40 years) later, I think we know.
I contemplated a handful of prospectuses when preparing to leave my school in rural scotland and was intrigued by the infinite possibilities of Keele’s Foundation Year. Keele seemed to seek, and attract, students who did not fit a standard mould: mature students, mavericks, iconoclasts, rebels… and me. diversity is one of Keele’s enduring
characteristics and still one of its strengths.
the adventure of the Foundation Year meant discovering the world “From plato to natO”. We pondered the Big Bang theory, gloomy Hobbes and elegant descartes, and laughed at the physics professor’s hair-raising demonstrations of static electricity.
We were looked after by cleaning ladies who called us “duck”, and were fed three times a day by Mr Murden, all too often with the notorious navarin of Lamb. at weekends we experimented with Vesta curries and ventured sporadically into the outside world.
student life revolved around the Union. Like an ocean liner, its open-plan architecture offered utilitarian offices, pigeon-holes and noticeboards on the lower floor; an open stairwell led to bar and lounge, where nello held court. It was a shared space for a single student community.
ridiculous? a few aspects, perhaps. But Keele encouraged us to think, to ask questions, to keep a broad perspective, to look for connections and to understand. Keele taught us to analyse, not to proselytise. We learned to challenge, not to acquiesce. equally important, we found kindred spirits, lifelong friends and – for me – a lifetime partner.
I have since had a full and interesting career as a British diplomat in some of the most fascinating and troubled regions of the world. I believe I got that opportunity largely because of the education and the experience I gained at a unique and special place: Keele!
4. Luisella O’Shea (Parietti) 1987-1990 Classics & Psychology
Why did I choose Keele? easy! Firstly, I wanted to do two subjects and Keele was the only place that would let me combine Classical studies and psychology. secondly, I am from Birmingham and I fell in love with the greenery, the trees and fields, the peace and tranquillity of the countryside. Of course, once there, I soon realised the price you pay for that is the unmistakable smell of the pig farm when the wind changed direction! I didn’t want to go too far from home so I turned to the map at the back of the UCCa book and centred the lid of the aspirin bottle on Birmingham, drew round it and then had
a look at what fell inside the circle. Keele ticked all my boxes.
as I Ieft Keele I met John O’shea who became my husband. He was entering his final year and then did an Ma while I was unemployed, so I returned to Keele to be one of the first primary pGCe students under professor tim Brighouse. all in all, I spent six years either studying at or commuting up and down to Keele. We got engaged at the cast and crew party in the Clock House courtyard after the end of romeo and Juliet.
the things I remember are small details: Mr Wallace (Classics) keeping his rubber bands on the horns of a beautiful bull’s head on his desk, plastic bags hanging out of people’s windows instead of risking a communal fridge, the alright Bar with its galleried upper floor and littered with people sitting on the floor, midnight raft races on the lakes, the chip van in the Union car park.
I would always start to grin as I left digbeth coach station on a sunday to head back, feeling guilty that I secretly called Keele my home, as I didn’t want to upset Mom. I still see it that way... it’s like Hotel California, you can check out but you never really leave.
5. Caroline Artis 1980-1983 History & Sociology
I chose Keele because I loved the campus feel and the students I met; and the option to study four subjects in my first year was unique. I arrived as a Modern Historian and three years later I produced a dissertation on Medieval staffordshire, a transformation that would have been difficult anywhere else.
I lived in Horwood B Block, with eight girls on the top floor and around 15 boys below us. I have amazing memories of sitting on the lawn outside the block chatting about everything, especially the Falklands War and Margaret thatcher. We played everything from Frisbee to football. My friends did a huge variety of courses
and those conversations and that diversity have stood me in good stead for the rest of my life and career. I still see several of that group to this day and sara Hayes (née Fenoughty) is Godmother to my son.
I remember fondly: camping in the woods, walking to Keele services in the snow to buy things on a sunday, occasional lunches at the swan with two necks or the sneyd arms, five-a-side football, badminton and meeting people totally different from those I had grown up with.
Keele made me think about a world beyond the one where I grew up, and gave me the confidence and self-belief to move to London and start a career in finance and taxation. this has resulted in me travelling many times around the world, living for a time in tokyo, and becoming a partner at ernst and Young.
I’m not sure I realised at the time what a great choice I was making, but now I recommend Keele to everyone!
6. Andy Hodder 2004-2007 Business Administration & Human resource Management
I chose Keele for two reasons. the dual honours programme first brought the University to my attention; when I arrived for an open day I immediately felt at home. Keele was the only place I wanted to study.
I was lucky to live on campus throughout my first degree and those years in Barnes Hall were great fun! I will never forget exploring the woods and lakes with friends and squirrels for company, and nights out in KUsU and the Kpa.
From an academic point of view, I enjoyed studying as an undergraduate so much that I am now studying for a phd within the Centre for economics and Management.
My role at Keele has evolved over time and when I became a postgraduate student in 2007, I was appointed as a resident tutor in Horwood Hall. My experience as a student at Keele has enabled me to offer advice and guidance to students on a number of issues. since January 2008, I have taught on a number of first and third year undergraduate modules within Keele Management school and in 2010 I was nominated for an award for excellence in Learning and teaching.
Being at Keele has had a tremendously positive impact on my life. For me, Keele is simply home. I thoroughly enjoy campus life and I have met some amazing people!
7. Danny Walker 2010-2013 Politics & International relations
I’ve been at Keele for only a few months and yet it seems a lot longer. I first came here in summer 2009 on an Open day. From then on, I knew that Keele was the university for me. I was so determined to get offered a place that I used up four of my five UCas options on courses at
Keele; that must be some kind of a record! the admissions team must have taken pity on me as I received four offers of places. I got the grades to match the offers and on 19th august 2010 I was confirmed as a Keelite.
so far, I’ve had an incredible time. It’s sometimes difficult to adjust to university life, but Keele is a brilliant place to be. With the majority of first years and third years living on campus, it’s really reassuring for a newbie to be in such a friendly place.
I’ve got friends at university in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool and they all tell me the nightlife is the big draw for them. In my opinion, Keele’s secluded nature and stunning campus are among the things that make it great. It doesn’t need the big sights and sounds of the concrete jungle.
I’m lucky to be at Keele and I’m looking forward to the rest of my time here. I know it will be a sad day when I have to leave.
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1955 june baker (Flux): I retired many years ago, having taught Biology.
I often wonder what my life would have been like when I had my interview in Guildford for a teaching post – Biology or Chemistry. I decided on Biology and three years later married the Chemist. We’ve now been married 52 years.Maurice Knights: I was a Labour member on southborough town Council for 12 years. I served for 16 years as a school governor. Enid Nussbaum (Felix-williams): Banana boat to the West Indies in 2005 and round the world on three container ships in 2006; round the coast of Wales on a trinity House vessel in 2007. now happily settled in a new development in newcastle, three miles from Keele, after 56 years living on the University campus.Maurice Spiers: Married with three children and one grandson. ran 100 yards for english Universities in 1952. taught politics at Bradford University. retired early in the 1980s to run a business. Just self-published ‘My philosophical Investigations. a personal enquiry’.
1956 Pat Parfitt (Dawson): after a lifetime in teaching at all levels I
returned to Keele to teach the pGCe course! retired in 2000 and moved to West sussex. Married to Clive, who was also at Keele, for 53 years with two children and five grandchildren.
1957 Philip Marchand: I count as a retiree, living in the south of
France, dividing my time between writing, painting and keeping up with friends. john “jos” O’Sullivan and Pamela O’Sullivan (Claridge): We have put the rural idyll behind us and retreated to a snug little burrow inside the ancient walls of Ludlow. pam tends a courtyard garden, works tapestry, listens to schubert, and tries to stop Jos drinking too much wine. Jos, published “Long ago and Far away” in 2007 and has now published “the artful tax dodgers (It’s Your pocket they’re picking)”: a “partial, prejudiced and jaundiced overview of a working life in the Inland revenue”.
1958 john thomas: In the early 1970s I was lining up for the 3000m walk in
the Inter-Counties Championships. as the starters’ marksman came along the line to check our positions I recognised him. When he reached me I said, “I was at Keele with you.” He looked at me and said, “so you were”. It was Dickie Float (1955). He was a good sprinter at Keele. I became a senior athletic official and we have met at athletics since.David wilson: I played cricket for staffordshire between 1959 and 1966 and lectured in Manchester from 1963 to 1979 and in archaeology at Keele 1979 to 1991. Married Vicky (ex-professor’s secretary) 1990. now in Gloucestershire, writing up excavation reports and watching sport on sky.
1959 jeremy Rivers: still working part-time at Glencoe Outdoor Centre, as a freelance
IBM instructor in project management, and as a reader in the scottish episcopal Church. I celebrated my 50th wedding anniversary to Maureen in august 2009.
1960 john Dixon: I am still commuting to and from Compiègne where Pat Pattison
(1962) mainly lives. We are now married and keeping active – mostly cruises and archaeological visits to France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Usa, syria and norway.
1961 barry Carter: retired from teaching (secondary, teFL, further and higher
education), I am enjoying explorations of children’s fiction of the 1920s to 1960s. I correspond and meet with basil Cooil (1961) since his emigration to the Usa in the 1960s.
1962 Colin barnes: I have Mas from reading and east anglia and a phd from
Manchester University. I have been a visiting lecturer at Leeds University Business school and swansea University and I am a Visiting Fellow in environmental economics at Cranfield University. I also work as economist in the UK and europe and have worked in africa, asia, north africa and south america.tony barrand: I have retired from my position at Boston University but I am maintaining my singing and writing activities.
1963 Roy Lowe: taught in schools and universities and published on aspects
of education, particularly the recent politics of education in england. now retired with many Keele friendships still intact, six grandchildren and a large garden. I am married to Kathy (baily) (1966).David wiseman: I have just wound up my maths tutoring business. I was a maths teacher for 42 years in Letchworth. From 1972 to 1974 I researched Mathematical Learning and Concept Formation for an Med. I was a ski instructor for many years and although I shall be 70 next month I am still a very keen skier and continue to train and holiday with other British ski instructors.
1965 jennifer harrower (johnson): I compose and choreograph dances, illustrated
poems etc. I have now completed four volumes of Circle dances and Volume 5 is in progress. I work voluntarily as a reiki practitioner in exmouth. Chris johansson (Robinson): I am into my ninth year on the Costa Blanca of spain. still enjoying life here despite the rigours the credit crunch has brought. Occasionally I do a bit of teFL but mostly I idle about or go to U3a activities. I am in a book group, a calligraphy group, and a spanish history group. I also belong to a writers’ group, which is a great interest. I write a blog about my life in spain, “Chris on the Costa”.
1966 Colin ball: My novel “dupuytren’s Contracture: a tale of distortion
and deception” was published in October 2010. Keith Ovenden: Written various books – the politics of steel (1978), ratatui (1984), O.e. (1986), apartheid and International Finance 1989), a Fighting Withdrawal: the Life of dan davin (1996), the Greatest sorrow (1998) and Quick Bright things (2000).
1967 gillian Emery (butt): I am now married to jack Emery (1967).
Clive Sims: I’m about to retire as a Consultant Forensic psychologist in the nHs. With the current changes in the nHs it is not a moment too soon.Malcolm Steven: I finally retired a couple of years ago after a working career spent almost entirely in Hr. I worked with companies as diverse as rolls-royce, OCL, deloitte, Bt, simon and schuster/IBd, Viacom and a greatly under-rated bijou little consultancy called Malcolm steven associates Ltd. Mostly I was in London but there were spells in the Home Counties, the east Midlands and the Middle east. I enjoyed pretty much all of it and I would happily do most of it again, especially my four years at Keele. I have never regretted my decision to retire to the gym, pub, bridge club and golf course (more or less in that order!).
1968 wendy bonk (Coughlan): I live close to Hamburg and still teach
part-time at the University of Hamburg. john howkins: I’m a writer and consultant, Chairman of BOp Consulting and a Board director of HandMade plc and HotBed Media Ltd. also a director of screen east, the UK regional screen agency. I have a small
consulting business in China and have a joint venture with Info-space in Beijing, am an investor in the shanghai Creative Industries Investment Company and am Chief advisor to the Old Canal development Zone, Wuxi. I’ve advised numerous multinational companies, businesses, government organisations and cultural agencies and worked in over 30 countries. I was the Founder and director of the adelphi Charter on Creativity, Innovation and Intellectual property (2006) and Copyright 1710-2010) (2010) and devised the London Intellectual property advisory service (“Own It”). I worked with time Warner Inc and HBO Inc from 1982 to 1996. I am deputy Chairman of the British screen advisory Council, Member of the United nations advisory Committee on the Creative economy and a Council Member of the arts and Humanities research Council. I am a former Chairman of the London Film school. Books include “Communications in China”, “Four Global scenarios for Information”, “the Creative economy”, “COde”, “dutty’s dare” (with Zhao Li) and “Creative ecologies”.Susan Owens (gough): I moved to torquay in July 2006 after 24 years in Chislehurst. Was it the right thing to do? I feel I am only just beginning after three years to break down established barriers. as for the rain, well, you have never seen anything like it! hugh thompson: spent 35 years as a freelance business journalist writing for the times, telegraph, Guardian etc as well as editing trade papers and working as a press consultant. I became effectively self unemployed three years ago and decided to call it retirement. I spent a year going round the world with my wife Vivien – which included working as a volunteer teacher in sri Lanka. this year I have spent two months teaching in nepal at a school for orphaned sherpa children.
1969 Lynda antill (allan): I am currently president of project Linus UK, a
volunteer network of needlewomen making comfort blankets and quilts for sick and distressed children.David henderson: I left Keele in 1969, six years after having started in 1963. I graduated from the Open University in 1983. I served in the army from 1970 until 1992 and am currently a Basic skills tutor for the royal navy.
1970 jo beverley (Dunn): Ken Dunn (1970) and I spent over 30 years
in Canada and we are now back in england.jeremy Cooper: retired 1999 from being a producer/director – social science tV, radio, video, audio at BBC Open University production Centre. now freelancing for fun as a web designer, video editor, video cameraperson, etc.Marylin Dixon (Cox): after a few years of flirtation with teaching, I moved into the gas industry where I worked for nearly 20 years firstly within It and then as a business analyst. I took voluntary redundancy in 2002, re-trained to teach teFL and travelled round the world, coming to rest in Cambodia where I remained for nearly four years. now teaching full time in the UK in Leamington spa, which I love. Stephen Everett: now living in northern Cyprus, having retired in 2009 as a senior solicitor. I worked at United Co-operatives and Co-operative Group for six years after a career in private practice in Bradford and Leeds.Simon glynn: after Keele I hitched overland through europe and asia to India, where I stayed for a while, before returning the same way. I then worked as a research assistant at the Open University, before doing an Ma in philosophy at McMaster University in
Canada. I met my now ex-wife and we went back to India, again overland and hitchhiking. eventually returned to england, and did a phd in philosophy at Manchester University, where I then taught as a Lecturer. From there to Liverpool University and then with my ex-wife and two young sons, I came to the Usa, where I taught in Michigan, then at University of Georgia. My wife and I divorced, and 20 years ago I came to teach at Florida atlantic University, Life is good, and when I am not teaching philosophy, often to functionally illiterate students, working on my research, or going to the recent Keele Usa reunion with Rick Lewak (1970), Mark hill (1974) and others in southern California (which was a blast!) I travel in asia, europe and south america, sometimes alone but often with my sons. julia Ibbotson (adams): I am still senior lecturer at the school of education, University of derby, teaching postgraduates on our Ma, edd and phd programmes. I am also a researcher and writer, and am setting up my own consultancy as an educational adviser with the intention of working fully from home in the near future.Daniel joseph: I went on to study at Keele under prof rG swinburne for an Ma in philosophy of religion. It might look as though I have retired from the church, but I remain an archpriest in the russian Orthodox Church, as well as a Chaplain and Lecturer at the University of derby. My grandson George is now 13 months old and I am very proud of him.Martyn truman: I spent seven fantastic years at Keele and made some wonderful friends. I first came in 1967 and enjoyed it so much I came back to do research with dr Lainé in physics until 1976. I then got a job as a Mathematics teacher in Cornwall. I retired from the same school in 2009. My son paul started work in 2010 as a teaching Fellow in Mathematics at Keele so it seems as if he has completed a loop. It must be fairly rare for a son to be teaching in the same university department that (tried) to teach his father! We recently visited (first time in 34 years) and I nearly drove him mad by saying “It wasn’t like this when I was here!” I realise there is a lot that has stayed the same; it still looks like a wonderful place to live and learn in the widest sense of those words. Keele (both the place and the people) had a hugely positive effect on me and I constantly think back to the wonderful time I spent there and the people I met.
1972 Neil alldred: I went to Cameroon as a volunteer and stayed for five
years, marrying a Cameroonian. after a Master’s at Manchester, I taught at the University of Malawi for two years before joining Oxfam as Field director for Zaire and then a raft of nGO management positions (actionaid in Burundi-rwanda, aLert in ethiopia, aLIn in senegal) completing 23 years in africa before settling in northern Ireland where I now run the International development programme for the University of Ulster. I am fortunate in seeing no difference between my day job and the issues I see as important in my life – no alienation here!john bowers: still working but part time as a volunteer with the Citizens’ advice Bureau. jane james (aldworth): I am involved in bringing systemic approaches to education and schools including the use of constellations. I believe we were the first married couple to live on campus in student accommodation.will Montgomery: retired from secondary headship in 2005 and done a variety of part-time teaching since, currently some adult literacy and numeracy. retired from veterans’ rugby in 2009 after a final game for Macclesfield Veterans XV on tour at my home town club of Ballymena. Currently keeping fit by walking.
Miranda Phillips: I live in st albans and was very sad to miss the last reunion. I still work part-time but very much looking forward to retirement and more time for contact with old friends. My life is incredibly full with three grandchildren and two god-daughters in Uganda. I enjoy living so close to London for the cultural feasts! Our local towns are pretty good too!jamie Roper: still working in the Business school at staffordshire University, but now lecturing part-time. abroad quite a lot with external examining and teaching taking me to countries like singapore, Germany and spain. Managing to drink real ale, fell-walk and scuba dive despite encroaching decrepitude. Might even get the cross-country skis out again, given the unseasonably early snow. Steve Plant: I stayed in north staffs and got a job with stoke City Council. I was a planner then manager of a planning team, then an It person and manager of an It team. after 33 years I took early retirement and I love every minute of it. Very busy, currently converting a white van into a campervan, so will be touring the UK and abroad soon.
1973 Cherry “Chiz” judge (aston): I’ve lived in south africa since 1982 and
remarried in 1991 to Steve judge. My artistic leanings won in the end and I’ve been working as a graphic designer and apple computer systems manager for standard Bank for 17 years. I still enjoy the creativity as much as ever. I spend many of my weekends showing my beautiful young Boxer dog, no kids just the dogs! We intend to retire to the Kwazulu-natal coast to an old property which we rent out... be an exciting renovation project for our retirement.Stuart McLeod; I wrote a novel “enjoy the dance”, published as “Gutman” in 2001: Before returning to work as a librarian I enjoyed writing five books on the history of local northampton businesses and organisation.
1974 james acheson: I took up a lectureship at the University of Canterbury, in
Christchurch, new Zealand. I completed a phd and worked for 30 years, teaching english literature. My thesis on samuel Beckett was published in 1997, and a second book, on John Fowles, in 1998. My wife and I have two adopted children.Roger Errington: retired as Head of adoptions. now a bookseller and parish secretary. My wife veronica (jacquier) (1975 ) is national secretary of the third Order Carmelites. two grown-up sons and a daughter.David Frost and Patsy Frost (anderson): We retired in 2008 after long careers in teaching. patsy retired as advanced skills teacher in Mathematics and me as Head of Year. We spent the last two years renovating an outbuilding on our property in France and begun operating as a B & B under the Gîtes de France label. We have also established a company dedicated to intensive mathematics revision, offering residential courses during school holiday periods.
1975 bob hawkes: now sold the villa in spain and back in UK permanently.
elected to serve on district Council and busy with dIY to fix the years of neglect while in spain!
1976 andrew “bill” barton: after working on audit and accounting projects in the
UK and in Brussels I am now heading an internal audit function in dubai. It is very hot here in the summer.René Kostka: Works in his own practice for body-oriented psychotherapy in Zurich. He has two adult sons, lives with his wife Verena in an old house and loves to hear what old friends are up to these days.Paul McLoughlin: albert the ref is now living in Wales with his wife and four daughters.
Linda Petty (Payne): I was a head teacher of a primary school for 15 years and retired in 2009. I enjoy having the time to concentrate on music. I’m still playing the flute and have taken up the saxophone. I am learning spanish, designing and knitting garments for my six step-grandchildren and reading – a real luxury!Eva zissimides: I have moved to Greece. I was formerly married to the present prime Minister of Greece – George papandreou and we have a son aged 27 years.
1977 Ian Moncrieff: I have been in the royal navy since 1976 and now
retiring from active service after 34 years. I had three commands – HMs nottingham, endurance and Commander of British Forces in the Falklands. I am now a rear admiral and my final appointment was as the national Hydrographer. I was appointed CBe in 2010. I live in exmoor national park; married to Marion with two sons.
1978 Michael de vertueil: I worked in London for two years then switzerland with
the World economic Forum; for the last 20 years I have been building a financial technology software company in paris. Married with one daughter.julian Mahy: Working in north Wales, Keele is not so far away and I have visited the campus several times recently as my son is now in his final year at Keele.Rick Potter: I have kept an interesting balance between engineering recruitment and music – the former paying the bills, the latter still very much a daily involvement. Having not become rich and famous as a rock star in London, I moved to newcastle and took MMus in Composition, then returned to recruitment whilst playing semi-pro. Business moved me to Glasgow in 1991. I married Fiona five years ago and we have a seven-year-old son and a 21-year-old stepson. We now live in a little argyll village, where we both work from home with a wonderful view across Jura. I stopped playing rugby five years ago, but still motorcycle (wonderful roads) and play regularly in the local hotel’s music nights. I discovered an interest in gardening and a passion for rhododendrons, and am involved in the local national trust garden.
1979 Sheena brook (ward) and Richard brook: We live part-time in somerset
and part-time in London. richard is Chief executive of sense, the charity for the deaf blind. sheena has retired from special needs teaching and is enjoying village life. We are grateful for the gift of two lovely daughters and two grandsons.Paul burgess: solicitor and Board Member at emerson Group for 23 years. Married to elaine for 25 years, with two children at University. renovated an old building into a home on Lleyn peninsula and just acquired a boat – so lots of time spent in abersoch Bay. still actively involved in sport; rugby, cricket, tennis, swimming.ashley howells: Just re-elected to newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council as tory Councillor for Loggerheads and Whitmore.Michael O’Connor: I left the Olympic Lottery distributor in January 2010 and I am now CeO of Consumer Focus – a public body which campaigns for a fair deal for consumers.Charles Stewart: I am still gainfully employed as a policy manager in property law at the Ministry of Justice. this followed a move three years ago from education, where I had spent about 20 years in national curriculum, teacher supply, school organisation and student loan debt sale. I am still in touch with former Keele staff from the russian studies department. I still enjoy my russian and I look forward to all the alumni events I can make.
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1980 alison bate (godfrey): I now live in Melbourne, australia, and work as
Head of Middle Years overseeing 600 students and 50 staff. I teach a couple of classes in French and German though a lot of my time is spent developing curriculum and delivering educational initiatives. teaching is just as fickle a beast here as ever it was in the UK. too late to become a rock’n’roll star now. Married Gerard whom I met at London University. We have three children and two dogs. aside from the fact that australia is a long way from home and it costs us a fortune to keep travelling back, life is pretty decent and certainly a lot warmer.Christopher Sturton: Living in squamish, Canada.Philip wain: Went on an Msc in Computing at north staffs poly and have worked in the It industry for the last 20 years, building up a consultancy business in software Quality. I would love to hear from old Keele friends especially sF soc buddies.
1981 Simon Daly: Married with one child. Careers in criminal justice in UK and new
Zealand. still interested in sport, arts and travel.Melanie greenwood: I left journalism after nearly 20 years in 2008. then as editorial manager at a pr company and left to launch my own in 2009. I’ve got four children, aged from 6 to 27! Married tom Henry, a journalist and writer, and we live with a whippet and a cat!Nigel Peters: Have worked in the food industry for 26 years mostly in distribution and supply chain capacities collecting an Ma and an Msc along the way.
1982 Peter bird: My second book, a collection of short stories and a novella, ‘the
Moon Can’t Wait,’ came out last Christmas.Chris bullick: I am one of the managing partners of pull digital, an Internet Marketing agency.I worked first for procter & Gamble for eight years and then for Motorola, where I ended up as eMea director of Marketing in Frankfurt. since then I have worked as a Marketing Consultant and founded pull digital in 2008. Married to sara, settled in Hampshire and have two kids, one working and one at University.jo goossens (abbott): Married with three children, living in Canada and teaching French. also teaching part-time in the Faculty of education at a university. David jones: recently set up my own company after 10 years as director and head of security for MtV and BskyB.
1983 james Nainby-Luxmoore: Married to aine Nainby-Luxmore
(Fitz-gerald) with three children. Cheryl Pope (Cresdee): after a “practice marriage” I have remarried and have two daughters and a step-daughter. My husband is studying for a phd and I like to think my positive experiences of Keele have helped to influence him!
1984 janice ayers (worrall): My daughter, angela Nelmes (2009) graduated
at Keele last summer in Medicine, 25 years after I graduated. Keeping it in the family!Chris beeching: part-qualified accountant then deputy director of the Cyclists touring Club. Later I was the youngest departmental manager in the country at Kent County Council public rights of Way dept. Married to Buffy; four children aged nine to 20.Karsten Kirchner: I lived in Ghana from 2001 to 2006 but now returned to Germany. If anyone needs anything to do with marine technology get in touch!Miranda Mawer (barry): Moved to new Zealand in March 2010. Steve Rowe: Married Pip Kear (1985) and had two kids but pip died in 1998. now married to Belinda with three more kids and living in sydney with land, dogs and chickens.Mary Rasefske (toolan): after returning to the Usa I graduated from Hartwick College and began teaching elementary music. I have been teaching for 25 years. Married for 21 years and have three children. In my spare time, I write and have been published in several magazines.
1985 Polycarp ambe-Niba: I did an Ma in translation at the University of Montreal,
followed by a pG diploma in education (tFsL) at McGill University. I worked briefly as translator in toronto before returning to my home country of Cameroon, in 1991. I did a pG diploma in Conference Interpretation in Cameroon in 1994. thereafter I worked as translator/Interpreter for the Cameroon Bishops’ Conference until 2001 when I left Cameroon to go and work for the pan african postal Union in arusha, tanzania. In 2002, I joined the staff of the Un International Criminal tribunal for rwanda until december 2009 when I relocated to Cambodia, to work at the Un assistance to the Khmer rouge tribunal. that is where I am currently working.warwick Cairns: I have a new book out in april 2011 called “In praise of savagery”. It’s about “a journey to the heart of africa via Harlow,” adventure, lost kingdoms, sheep and goats, savage murder, and getting slightly drunk on poor-quality sherry, among other things.Mandy Seddon (bent): Married to peter for 17 years with two sons.Pascale Reder: still in avignon, working at University of avignon for algerian-French scientific co-operation.
1986 Nick barnett: I run a small flying school – staffordshire Microlights
– only 30 minutes from the University. I give a discount to Keele alumni so take the controls yourself for a really memorable time. Steve Delany: Currently an Operations Geologist in Oil and Gas industry. previously worked in Uganda, Yemen, papua new Guinea, siberia, ethiopia, angola, Mauritania, algeria, albania, Kazakhstan, norway, australia and others. Lisa jack (adnitt): Lisa married Steve jack (1985) and they have two daughters, annette and Kat. she qualified first as an accountant but then moved into academic life, and is currently working at portsmouth Business school.tracey Maxwell (goddard): Married to Keith Maxwell (1984) and happily teaching in somerset. Our daughter sophie was the ninth member of the family to start at Keele in 2010 and another daughter will reach He age in six years – will we make double figures? Rod Slip: Currently on assignment for Oxfam australia experiencing the joys of domestic air services in papua new Guinea. Here by way of a range of obscure work locations but with a family base in Leeds. awaiting a new round of “when you reach the back of beyond, turn left and then ask” assignments for Oxfam GB.
1987 Ian brown: Living happily in Windsor running an It company having
previously lived in Germany for eight years – who says you never use your degree subjects!Sarah Davies (Slater): I went to Chester Law school and did articles in Liverpool. I was a solicitor in private practice in Liverpool for a number of years specialising in adoption, children, family and mental health and became a partner. In 2002 I was appointed a tribunal Judge with the special educational needs tribunal and mental health review tribunal.austen hypher: settled in Boston, Usa.Mark Kent: still at Bt, still married.Pete Rhodes: running my own company specialising in sports marketing and events that benefit charities and good causes. Married, then divorced with three boys, one of whom is keeping up the tradition and playing for derbyshire U10s at cricket. soon to re-marry!Peter tench: any thorns from my era? a couple of us meet for a beer in London – you’re welcome to come along! Maria woods (Norris): Have travelled a lot as a teacher. Worked in Milan then taiwan, where I met my husband ralph. Our daughter was born in singapore and we then moved to Brazil for six years. We are now working in Bermuda.
1988 Mhairi billington (Donlan): Married with two boys. Working in performance
sport and already hyped up about 2012. Very into competitive triathlon and running – which might surprise those who knew me at Uni!
bill Evans: after a couple of decades in the Ministry of defence I joined dWp in 2009. Between nov 2008 and May 2009 I served in the British army in Iraq as ward-master in the Field Hospital in Basra, Iraq.Philip gillingham: I was awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s award for Outstanding Contribution to research in 2010 at deakin University, australia, after completing my phd in 27 months and for a strong publication record.jonathon hope: Worked in Hong Kong for five years as China specialist stockbroker, continued for another fifteen in City of London. Left in 2009 and now a consultant helping to modernise healthcare. Happily married and first book on overcoming suffering will be published soon.tim howle: I have been appointed as professor of Contemporary Music at University of Kent. gordon Okafor-Ross (Ross): I continued study to get my phd in music. I set up a recording studio in Wales and composed for several orchestras, had a piece performed by BBC symphony in the proms in 1996. then I became senior lecturer in sound technology at Liverpool Institute for performing arts. In 2006 I became music programme manager for Liverpool Culture Company planning and delivering the music for the european Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008. now I’m director of Creative Universe Ltd. music production and consultancy.
1989 Simon burney: I married Sarah jones (1990), and we are living
in Worcester, with two sons; currently an rBs director in Motor sector Bankinghuw Edwards-westlake: shortly after leaving I moved to Catalunya to try out a different culture. Love got in the way and I never moved on. More than twenty years and two kids later, I am an english teacher in a spanish school and responsible for international projects. I have worked a lot teaching english in private companies and also in the local university.
1990 joanne waltham (Clark): I recently started my own online business selling
innovative and practical baby products and gifts.
1991 julie bloor: I am principal designate of shirebrook academy
in derbyshire which opened as the first academy in derbyshire in september 2010.Nikki greenway: relocated with work to Warwickshire in summer 2009, and now Head of It at OfQual.zainab Omar: Currently in doha since July 2009. Last job at shell was Corporate affairs Manager in BLnG, Brunei. Left shell after 25 years of service and now working in the Oil and Gas Industry in Qatar.
1993 helen Clark (Smith): I lived in Japan and nepal before meeting
my husband tom. We have two children and live in derbyshire and teach in sheffield.zoe Mitton: I qualified as a Librarian and worked at the British Library and with Manchester University in their deansgate library. I retrained as a Careers adviser and am now deputy head of a university careers service. not married but I have been with my partner for seven years and am very happy.Deirdre O’brien: Worked around London for a few years – nursing and auditing the Health service. then packed my bags and moved to saudi arabia, where I’ve largely stayed for the last 14 years except for about six months in australia. now married to an aussie so will be heading back there to live – sometime!Simon Peberdy: I was Head of Languages and Housemaster at pangbourne College, also organist of the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel. didn’t have much family time (Justine and three kids) so in 2007 I gave it all up and we moved to austria. ski instructing in the winter, various jobs in the summer, living hand to mouth. Kids happy (and bilingual). Intention was just for a year, but we’re still here!Carol Ronan-heath (Ronan): after two stints in London and 5 years in Geneva, I am now a solicitor working in-house for emirates in dubai. Married to Mark anderson. no children but a lovely Westie called Molly instead!
Desmond Royle: I moved to London and about to move to the outskirts. Married, no kids yet. I’m still in touch with anita and I hear Matt is a copper, wow!
1994 Maqbool al-awaira: I am still working for the same Financial establishment in
Oman. I have finished a pG diploma in Management from Lincoln University and thinking to pursue further studies in financial management.Susan baker: I own an art supply shop.vicky barsky (avery): Living and working in the Usa since 1999.Lisa butler (jarman): Had two lovely girls with husband Mark. now assistant CeO at a disability charity called Optua. I enjoy singing, theatre, writing murder-mysteries and family trips away in our caravan – off to Latitude this year.Martin Deane: I am now living in Barbados managing a small supermarket. I am married to ann Marie and have two children.Michelle Duesman (Dannen): I taught 3rd and 5th grade for six years before having my two children. I am now home enjoying my time with them.juriah abdul hamid: retired from government service. Formerly a lecturer in teacher’s college and later responsible for curriculum development for teacher training with the Ministry of education in Malaysia.alan hodgkinson: Mainly adult english teaching in Fe – last six years in a prison. I still do drama!Michael Keaveny: I followed Keele with a pG at Leicester Uni. I have been working at Morgan stanley since 1997. Married to Miriam since 2000, we have two fantastic girls and another baby due imminently!jeanette Larkinson: I’ve been working at Umicore (precious and non-ferrous metals) since 1996 as Qa/Credit Insurance Manager. I have a son born in 2001 and married Lloyd, who I met just after leaving university. Philippe Magalon: and vicki Magalon (Parker) met at Keele. philippe moved to Wirral to work in industry before doing pGCe in Liverpool and then taught until 2007. We have three sons and now live in scotland where we both teach at the Independent school that our boys attend. Vikki did a pGCe, taught for seven years in Wirral followed by five years in Liverpool. james Ryan: Working in trinidad.Robert Swift: I have been working for 13 years in telecommunications and after working for Orange, have now moved to the United arab emirates.joanna waddington: I attended College of Law Chester and have lived in Oxford and London working as a pa. now returned to live near Llangollen and work in Chester. diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma two years ago I worked part-time and continued going to the gym throughout and am now in remission. My hobbies are the gym, trying to do up my country cottage and I am always planning my next holiday!
1995 David galvez-Casellas: Married nicole and we have three children. started a
phd at emmanuel College on argentinean literature. Worked in Germany and andorra as spanish and english teacher at language schools, schools and vocational training institutions. Worked as headmaster and educational curriculum technician. Collaborated as freelance writer in journals and history publications. Co-wrote the book “Cortãzar sin barba” with argentinean film director eduardo Montes-Bradley. In 2009 nominated General director of the department of Vocational training and technological education development (Ministry of educcatio, andorra).Eric jeanpierre: now a university lecturer and co-trustee and founder of the charitable project ‘Books for sierra Leone and sudan’.Nick McIntyre: Completed my phd from Manchester University. For the last 10 years, I have owned and managed a popular hotel in Blackpool as well as pursuing other business interests. Fondly remembered as ‘the padre’ of the unofficial ‘rough diamond’ association, I am looking to organise a reunion. gail haigherty (jones): In London for 10 years as a primary school teacher before moving to Colchester and becoming a full-time mum to two girls. Intend to return to teaching soon-ish!
Dave Owen: ridden motorbikes for charity in southern India and south africa; ridden motorcycles around australia and across europe. Written and published articles on all motorcycle events since 2004 in motorcycle magazines, national and international.aris zacharoff: I got married in april 2010.
1996 Ruth abbott: I moved to Cyprus with Lazaros immediately after
University. We married in 1999 and now have two boys and have lived in Larnaca for 12 years.Sabiha bauer (Khan): I feel very privileged to have found a teaching position at a German and english school in Munich teaching my favourite subject, music, to children between three and six years old. and what’s most important, of course, having enough time and energy for family life as the mother of three young girls.joanne Cornfield: I am married and have two children. I live in Leeds and work part-time as an ecologist.Nicholas Kimani: nick spent a few years in London and then moved back to Kenya. after a few years in academia, he moved to australia for a phd and then to Cape town for a post-doc. He is now back in Kenya.yuko Kojima (Ohashi): I worked as an office clerk at a small trading company in Japan. I often remember england and Keele as my best cherishing memory.Dan North: I am now teaching film studies at the University of exeter and living in Cardiff.Sonia Meadows (Outhwaite): I married fellow Keele graduate Robert Meadows (1997) in 2002 having met at Keele in 1993. I qualified as a solicitor in 1999, and have worked in essex, London and surrey. We have a baby boy.
1997 Catherine allen (Sands): Moved to tokyo and working at the British school.
helena Curtis: Worked as a geography teacher for a while, married and had three babies.Lawrence grant-woolley: Currently working as a senior production Geologist at shell (pdO petroleum development Oman)Riaz hussain: since completing Cpe I gained admission at the College of Law in Bloomsbury. I have been studying on the weekend programme. I have yet to eat the dinners and I have not yet secured pupillage. My interest is in the criminal bar.jon Short: although my immediate plan was to pursue a glittering legal career, things did not go according to plan. I have pursued other avenues and currently work in housing with emphasis on leaseholders’ rights and responsibilities so my legal skills are being put to use. I have many fond memories of the Union, chips and cheese and the place in Hanley. I am very proud to have studied there and as “take that” once sang, I will “never Forget” the place on top of a hill with its own microclimate!
1998 Stephanie abbott (Carless): Living and working in Warwick. Married to
tom since 2005 with a son aged two and a half.gwyneth harding: I embarked upon employment in primary education. I went on to study at Manchester Metropolitan University for a Ba in professional studies in education, which was an achievement as I was studying while in full-time employment. I am now studying an Ma in education (primary). Keele has always stayed close to me and while I studied at Keele, I remember my two young sons accompanying me and attending the crèche there during school holidays. Keele impacted upon my youngest son so much that he is now at Keele studying Computer science.Marie Kendrick (almond): Married in 1998 to Mark. Worked as a buyer for an It company and then for a Charity for disabled children. Mum to two children (age 4 and 6). Currently working as a degree Course administrator for the University of Liverpool.jamie Pratt: after four years of not doing much apart from running the popular “shimmee” night I left Keele and did a Masters in Cultural History. then I went to work making ridiculous short films about people doing stupid stuff for eurotrash. after that went to work as a newsreader on the south Coast before becoming the Group news editor for the 7 KMFM radio stations. I left to work at Itn and sky before ending up as the London writer for Cnn.
Got disillusioned with the media in general so took a sabbatical and am now running a community radio station in Canterbury as well as editing the University of Kent’s student newspaper and website.Eva Shammas Chell (Shammas): I married Stephen Chell (1998) in 2003. We have since had a son and a daughter. I am currently a senior associate in the corporate law department at a leading law firm in Cyprus.amanda Seys (Etherington): Married Ray Seys (2001) whom I met in my final year. spent several happy years living in newcastle and teaching History in tunstall. now living in telford with our two gorgeous sons, teaching History at the 6th form college where I once studied and sending many, many students to Keele... all of them know that I am sick with envy!Ken williams: I moved from management in a local authority and embarked on a pGCe at sheffield Hallam University. I taught mathematics for six years in secondary schools and I am now employed as a lecturer teaching electrical and electronic engineering at sheffield College. In 2010 I started on the Keele MBa education programme – I can highly recommend it. It was also good to be back on the campus as a student – I must be a glutton for punishment!
1999 Chris broomhead: Married Louise buggins (1997) in 2005.
Melanie Ealing: Joined the Civil service in 2000, working for the Immigration service then Home Office. Living in epsom, just around the corner from the racecourse, with husband Mark and son Charlie. not planning to return to work until Charlie starts school – lucky me!andreas hilger: Consultant Head surgeon since 1998 at Ipswich and norwich Hospitals and Clinical teacher at University of Cambridge. associate professor of surgery at st George’s University of Grenada.Sarah Stratton: I am working at the Open University. Change and risk Management has become the norm.
2000 Nelson almeida: I’m back in recife, Brazil, teaching at
Universidade Federal de pernambuco in the Music department. I play double bass in the group ‘oQuadro’, instrumental armorial music. Mark Corns: Went to the Usa, came home, got a job, stuck at the job, met a girl, got married, we had a baby, another one is on the way.gemma Droughton (jones): Having co-ordinated my wedding to Jim in august 2009 and the extension of our home the same year, I’m now considering a change of career – perhaps to event management.Oliver-john Keetch: Currently working at the British embassy in rangoon, BurmaMichelle Smalley: I gained my clinical doctorate in psychology from southampton University then specialised in neuropsychology and gained pG diploma from Glasgow University. I have been living and working in Cardiff as a neuropsychologist for five years and was recently awarded the title of honorary senior lecturer at Cardiff University.Matthew Smith: Married Emma williams (2002) whom I met in final year when she was in her first year. Been together for ten years now and married for over five years. enjoying a peaceful life in the Cheshire countryside.
2001 Catherine Clawley (heraty): I stayed at Keele for a pGCe in secondary
science. I then went to teach Biology in seaford, east sussex and now I live in devon. still teaching.james Fleet and Sarah Fleet (allen): We married in 2006, having met at Keele. We had a little boy in april 2007 and in January 2010 had our second child, a beautiful baby girl.adam Frankenberg: I went to Manchester and took an Ma in Jewish studies. I am in the final stages of writing my phd thesis. I have been accepted onto the rabbinical programme at Leo Baeck College, London, but I am doing a year in Jerusalem first.vincent (adam) gaine: Vincent graduated from his phd in Film and television studies at the University of east anglia in 2009. He is looking for a lectureship in Film, television, Media or Cultural studies anywhere in the english speaking world.
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CONgRatuLatIONS FROM KEELEFiona woolf (1970 Law/psychology) has been elected as one of the two sheriffs of the City of London, only the third woman to hold this office.
janet vitmayer (1976 american studies/History), was appointed a CBe in the new Year’s Honours List for services to museums. she is the chief executive and director of the Horniman Museum in London.
Rear admiral Ian Moncrieff (1977 Geography/Geology) was appointed a CBe in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his work as a UK national Hydrographer, responsible for
advising and representing the MOd and Her Majesty’s Government at the highest level in all maritime national and International bodies that regulate, guide, set standards and deliver services for the safety of Life at sea in hydrography and navigational charting.
Professor Richard Evershed (1982 Chemistry) has been elected a Fellow of the royal society (Frs) in recognition of his excellence in the field of analytical organic chemistry and biomolecular archaeology. He is currently professor of Biogeochemistry in the school of Chemistry at the University of Bristol.
tom Dylan (2002 politics/philosophy) was made norwich’s first Green party Lord Mayor in May 2010.Janet Vitmayer Tom Dylan
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2002 andrea allen (Stretton): Currently working as Head of Music in a large
secondary school. Married Colin in 2005 and have two sons. also conduct a local brass band.Mike beattie: Moved back to London. I married helen ashpool (2002) in October 2010.Nick brown: I spent three years working for tarmac UK Ltd as a deputy Quarry Manager and Blasting supervisor. In 2007 I moved to Michelin tyres. I spent three years as a truck sales account Manager in Liverpool and then moved up to my current role as regional Fleet account Manager, managing the contracts for large haulage fleets.Phil Evans: I am a post-doc at the University of Leicester, working on the swift satellite. I married beth Evans (Dean) in Keele Chapel in 2003.Diane Roberts: Followed my degree with an Mres and a phd. I am now working ‘up the hill’ in the Keele research Institute for primary Care and Health sciences.jo taylor: I recently completed training to be a cognitive behavioural therapist and am working in a psychology service in Hackney. I’m about to marry my Keele boyfriend tom Colley (2002). We’ve been together for more than nine years!alexandra treppke: after graduating from the University of Frankfurt I worked for two years for the Frankfurt Book Fair film department before going to Los angeles to work at United talent agency, one of the Big nine of Hollywood. I returned to Germany to work in tV production in Munich. I am now assistant to the Board of a subsidiary of all3 media.andy tyler: I started working in st albans in 2005 then moved jobs in 2007 to pursue a career in geotechnical engineering.gary wadeson: accountant, working in Wigan.
2003 Norah Morgan: Just home, church, and I hear reading once a week at the
village school.tim Quy: I spent several years working as a sports development Officer before finding my true passion in teaching. I qualified as a pe teacher last september after a pGCe through Bedford University. I am teaching english as well as having my own form group. In the future I hope to teach overseas and complete further study in education.Eloise Swain (Mason): I met ben Swain (2004) on Hallowe’en 2000 and we finally got together in december 2000. Ben made the move to live with me in our first home together in 2005. then, after eight years together (and much ‘gentle persuasion’ from various people, Ben proposed on Christmas day, 2008. We got married in 2010 and it was the most amazing day of our lives. Many friends that we made at Keele University came to celebrate with us and the theme of the music in the evening was ‘student union cheese’ as this is where we went on so many dates! Our last dance was also to take that, ‘never Forget’, an old student Union favourite. thank you Keele and all our wonderful friends!andy venn: Living in London and hugging trees for a living.alex wong: I trained to become a solicitor at a top 30 UK law firm. I qualified as an Oil and Gas solicitor then went onto work in public sector for a short period on complex local government matters. I am now legal counsel for a Ftse 100 company working on large scale international construction projects, procurement and outsourcing. I live in the southwest but can be found in London HQ every so often.Mohamed zamzam: I am living in London now and missing Keele days so much.
2004 Fariha abdullah: I have returned to my homeland of pakistan after getting
experience with the school of social relations and Centre of social Gerontology. the subject was very new at that time in pakistan so I got involved in social work (freelance). In 2008 I got the opportunity to teach at the University of peshawar as a visiting fellow. the department of social Work started the subject of Gerontology in 2009/2010 and I teach the subject to postgraduate level. the department has become the Institute of social development studies (social Work, sociology and anthropology) so I feel proud to be one of the specialists in social Gerontology.
Michael adamson: Joined the raF as a commissioned officer. I have since completed tours in the Falklands and afghanistan.tom allsopp: I teach english in Walsall. I am also trying to become a stand-up comedian in my spare time and, somewhat bizarrely, I’m writing a musical!Christopher bartlett: Worked in Japan for two years after graduation on the Jet programme. Completed pGCe History at Bristol in 2007, with a spell at a high school in Oregon. taught in Colombo, sri Lanka during 2007/2008 and now working in an independent school just outside London.john boxall: I did various jobs before settling into a role of valuer for stock.Elena Calvo-Marti: I went on to study Biotechnology in Barcelona. I graduated summer 2009, and am about to complete a Master’s in scientific and technical translation in pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. apart from that, hoping to become a professional scientific translator and save money to move in with my boyfriend!gordon Keay: I joined a marine conservation project in Fiji for six months. I travelled and worked overseas for three more years before returning to the UK for Christmas 2007. In 2009 I completed an Msc in Innovation and design for sustainability in Cranfield University. Following on from there I interned in an environmental consultancy for three months and then found a position in nottingham. I work for Middlesex University in partnership with social enterprise east Midlands.becky hay (hughes): I am now married and living outside Chester in north Wales. I qualified as a solicitor and specialise in Criminal defence.Ellie McKenna (Nalliah): Had a baby boy in June 2009 and married my partner of seven years, Ciaran, in armagh Cathedral in 2010.Natalie Simpson (Rozwadowski): I have returned to Keele to work in Hr!Ruth Stone: I was shortlisted in the Final Four of Women of the Future 2008.
2005 Charlotte garrity: I went on to study at staffordshire
University where I graduated with an Ma in Broadcast Journalism. I went on to work in radio before moving into public relations.Natalie hargreaves: I am a qualified barrister. I completed my postgraduate legal education at the College of Law, Chester, and London and I was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in november 2007.jenny Lu Xiangqu: I moved to Hong Kong two years ago from shanghai. Last august I married a fellow graduate from the Keele MBa programme. thanks to Keele I met my husband Stanley Lau (2005) and we had a really good time. We have been planning to go back to Keele for celebrating our anniversary.Linda Lucking: I was ordained as a minister in the Church of england in June 2010 at Lichfield Cathedral.Roxy Rudzik-Shaw (Rudzik): Married timothy in 2010 in Keele Chapel on our 10th anniversary. Moving to London. Currently working on my own online counselling service as a self-employed counsellor and supervisor. still very interested in music, singing, song-writing, art, photography and travel in my spare time.Luke thomas: Married tamsin grund (2005) this year. We met at a political society in Keele in the third year.Paul wagner: taught english and Computing in rural sri Lanka, backpacked around India. Worked as a consultant for sap america installing enterprise software. Currently working developing srM software, with interest in system dynamics, sustainability, GIs and data security.
2006 victoria beer: nearly four years after Keele I finally feel like I have
achieved what I set out to when I left school for University. I am the Company administration Co-ordinator for a company which owns and operates care homes for adults with learning disabilities. I am happy in my job and know that I would not be where I am today without my degree. I am responsible for all administration for the head office and I work closely with the financial controller and managing director. Best of all I have my own office – which I have always dreamt about!
Michael Lynch: Finally finished after taking an extra year! started working for the Border and Immigration agency in London in april 2007. Matt Martin: I attended nottingham Law school to study the LpC. I was offered a training contract at Walker Morris in Leeds. prior to commencing my training contract I took some time out to travel and spent 18 months working as a paralegal. I will become a qualified solicitor in 2011.Marina McKenna: Went into care work and deputy managed care homes for the past few years. am now taking a career change and doing voluntary work.Matthew Russell: Moved to edinburgh for a year to study for a Master’s degree in education theory, only to come right back to the Midlands afterwards.
2007 jodie burch: I took a year out to travel and teach. after returning
I moved to London where I have been for two years, working in Marketing. I am looking at going travelling again for a year, next year.Richard England: I have worked in reading and nigeria since leaving Keele, and am now living and working in Kazakhstan since early 2009. I got married in June 2010, and will be moving on to the next country and adventure early in 2011.Emma “thaila Skye” hainsworth: I went straight into the purchasing department at Lafarge aggregates. I then became a Buyer for Lafarge UK services and am loving it! I bought my first house in november 2009 right near work. things have not been perfect though... I became ill due to a very aggressive form of Crohn’s disease and had to have emergency surgery. I now have an ileostomy (I called my stoma stan!). now I’m feeling better I will return to work and decorate my new house! I miss everyone, especially those in Hawthorns K-Block and templar Bar!Lucy hinton: Currently living with my partner in sevenoaks and working at Hever Castle.victoria howells: I moved back to live with my parents back in south Wales. I started working at Bentley Motors in Crewe in October 2007 and managed to find some nice people to live with from the church I was attending, and they have been like a second family to me. I am now heavily involved in church with the Children’s and Youth Work. In december 2008 I was made redundant and found a new job as an administration and marketing assistant in Hanley. In 2009 I got the keys to my new house and got engaged to my partner. We get married in October 2010 and we are settling into the new house together. there have been ups and downs but I am happy with the outcome. Life at Keele will be a big part of my life and a memorable one at that. jennifer johnson: Moved down to Milton Keynes from Manchester last year and have since moved house again! now working at the Open University. andrew Painter: Moved to Melbourne, australia. Frances ward: I’m working for the prison service and enjoying every minute. Missing the student lifestyle but the working lifestyle definitely has its benefits.Rainbow Xia (zhao): Got married and had a baby.
2008 Maggie atkinson: I took up the role of Children’s Commissioner for england
in March 2010. I am a secretary of state appointment accountable through parliament for presenting the voices and views of england’s 11 million plus children and young people to those in power and also maybe the law. It’s a high profile role in a country that can’t decide how it views or values its children and young people. In July I received an honorary doctorate at northumbria University in recognition of a lifetime’s work for and with children and young people.Roxanne armitage: Currently applying for the royal air Force. I spent every weekend in 2009 practising motocross and every sunday racing motocross. I am one of only a few girls who ride. I went on a road trip around France and Belgium in a FIat punto 1.2 and slept in a tent at a different location every night.Mary breeze: I returned to Keele to study a pGCe in september 2010.
2009 Cassandra Chidlow: Currently studying the LpC at Chester College
of Law and looking for a training contract.jonathon Craig: still at Keele completing my nurse training (dipHe adult).
amelia hamson: I started working at a magazine publisher as editorial assistant as soon as I finished my final year.Erika Karlsson: after one semester as an exchange student at Keele I graduated in 2009 from Uppsala University. I became a teacher for younger children and work as a teacher at a nursery in stockholm. joshua Lawrence: I moved to Japan on the Jet programme. It has been an amazing experience so far; one that I would recommend to anyone who wants to travel, have a fun teaching job and be a local celebrity!Kirpal Nketiah: I just completed an Msc in Counselling psychology at Keele.Kimberley wright: Currently working towards a phd in biomedical imaging at the University of Birmingham.william Liu zichu: I am working in an accounting firm. I never imagined becoming an auditor but it seems an interesting career.
2010 joe bonsor: now pursuing Msc in palaeobiology at the University of Bristol.
Rebekah Clark: after working as a Learning support assistant in a sixth form college I got a job as Welfare advisor at University of Manchester students’ Union. It’s great to be back in a university setting. I am also getting married next year to Paul Ollerenshaw (2007) whom I met on my fourth day at Keele.
Kirsty hodgson: I completed an Mres in Music at Keele in 2009 and then moved to the Open University to undertake a phd in Music.Dominic Kelly: “to the world we knew, when love was such an easy game to play, yester me, yester u, yesterday-Keele” – seriously!Phil Nuttall: Went to work as a Banker for HsBC. after 18 months, moved to new York, where I currently reside. no plans to return to the UK.Daniel Richards: I am currently on the Mod Graduate training scheme and in Bristol. the scheme offers me the opportunity to become a chartered engineer and to manage projects of various sizes and budgets.Phoebe tackie-Oblie: after Keele I decided I hadn’t had enough of education and went on to the University of nottingham to train to be a doctor, building on the medical sciences I learned at Keele. I live in derby and my pre-clinical years are at the royal derby Hospital, before I move on to the Queen’s Medical Centre in nottingham. I hope to graduate in 2012 when I will have decided that it’s time to get a job!Dan thurston: Halfway through a graduate entry medical degree.Nick turner: Working in private practice since graduating, I was appointed 2nd team physiotherapist for Lancashire County Cricket
Club in april 2009. also managed invitations on to two sir Ian Botham Charity Walks for Leukaemia research, as a volunteer physiotherapist.Cristoffer vestli: I really learned how to taste, enjoy, smell and drink beer at the sneyd arms in Keele village. this pub is promoting the very best of British culture and I have been on several beer tasting arrangements, practising the knowledge I got at the sneyd arms.
These entries were received during 2010 and were correct at the time of receipt. They may have been edited for length. The full versions can be found online at http://www.keele.ac.uk/alumni/whathappenedto/
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KEELE:NEwScommunity
DRagON’S DEN FOR KEELEKeele’s legendary Dragon mascot has moved from Keele Hall into a new home.Built by Keele’s estates team, and funded through the generosity of Keele alumni and the Keele Key Fund, the new “dragon’s den” enjoys pride of place in the atrium of the University Library.
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in memoryaLuMNIgeoffrey Little (1954)john Stanier (1954)Christine walters (brummitt) (1956)Stuart Milner (1957)tony Lewis (1958)Ian Dunbar (1959)Peter bradshaw (1964)Michael harding (1968)Colin jackson (1970)
Charles Copp (1972)alistair henley (1972)john Munro (1973)Pauline Storey (1978)jane tavener (1982)Matthew Colton (1983)Phil barker (1985)john Sandiford (1985)Rick john (1986)Karen yuill (1987)Ellie green (1988)
john Nichols (1988)Carol haynes (1992)Robert Lee (1998)Robert bishop (2000)Marijke Evans (2004)Patrick Cody (2006)Pierre guilliams (2006)wendy Pointer (2007)Kellyann jobson (2008)hannah Mcallister (2008)
StaFFFlo andrews, former housekeeper at Hawthornshugh berrington, former politics lecturerRachel birtles, student database managerantony Flew, former professor of philosophyPeter hornby, senior research Fellow within
the Centre for Health planning and Managementallan Lloyd Smith, former lecturer in american studiesjohn Naylon, former senior lecturer in Geography/director of the Centre for Iberian studiesPeter Parkhouse, former physics tutor in educationjanet waye, library assistant
bruce williams, former professor of economicsted williams, former professor of electronicsallan worthington, technical manager in the school of physical and Geographical sciences
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