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aspectsWinter 2008

The Alumni magazine from Anglia Ruskin University

Pink Floyd

Nick Crane

Music Festivals

Young male elephant seal in the Falklands– see article on page 17

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Happy New Year to you all and welcome to the winter issue of Aspects.I hope you all had a good Christmas break, although the festive seasonalways seems over so very quickly!

Firstly, a warm welcome to Ollie who has been with us since thesummer – I’m delighted that he is part of our team. He is alreadyworking with Sharon and I on some exciting events for 2008 – checkthese out on page 14. One of these is to celebrate our 150th anniversary– you may have noticed the logo on the magazine cover. Planning is atan early stage, so please visit the website at www.anglia.ac.uk/alumnifor up-to-date information on an event that ALL alumni are invited to,whenever you graduated and wherever you live.

You may have noticed that we’ve changed the timing on the magazineand in future Aspects will be published in January and July. This is tomaximise the opportunity for academics to contribute by shifting copydeadlines away from the summer break. Alongside Aspects, we are alsoaiming to get an E-newsletter up and running this spring, so those of youwho have provided your email address will get news from us every 3months. If you haven’t provided your email, now is the time to do it!As I mentioned last time, in the office we are moving towards email asa preferred method of conversing with our alumni, due to cost and speedof contact, especially when dealing with those of you who live overseas.

As always, this issue is packed with news, with some spectacular alumnisuccess stories. We are delighted that Nick Crane was able to take timeout of his busy schedule to talk to us and we wish Oliver Baines everysuccess with his recording contract. We also have alumni publishingbooks, working in the Falklands, setting up businesses and investigatingthe paranormal. And read all about our link with Pink Floyd on page 7.Many staff have also been hard at work publishing books – see theirstories on page 23.

One of the projects that has taken up much of our time over the lastfew months is building an Honoraries microsite, which should be liveby the time you receive this magazine. Ollie has worked very hard onthis project to bring it all together and we are delighted to be able tohighlight our Honorary graduates. Please take time to have a look atthe site at www.anglia.ac.uk/honoraries – you may well be surprisedat some of the names that are associated with our University!

Last spring we started to tell you about all the research that is takingplace here at Anglia Ruskin, and will continue to do this in each issue.There have been some exciting projects over the last few months, inparticular the work on DNA to confirm the theory that all modernhumans have a common ancestry. Read about this, and some of ourother projects, on page 11.

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contentsAlumni StoriesAdrian Ashton, changes in company law ........................................17

Alumni invest in Science & Technology ..........................................10

Andre Senyk, Success in Business winner ......................................10

Angela Bloom, studying the paranormal..........................................16

Clive Wakeford, the Colne Gallery ....................................................4

Dominique Giudicelli, the Falklands ..............................................17

Nick Crane, Map Man .................................................................. 5

Nina Jones, publishing success ....................................................19

Oliver Baines, £1m recording contract..............................................6

Pink Floyd at the Cambridge School of Art ........................................7

Tom Bool, Integro Languages ..........................................................4

Especially for AlumniAlumni sports tournament ............................................................13

Annual Fund report ........................................................................4

Employment Bureau ....................................................................18

Old Boys rugby weekend ..............................................................13

Trustees for the Students’ Union ....................................................10

Web business promotion ..............................................................24

Music TherapyHomeless project ..........................................................................6

Summer music festivals ..................................................................7

Weather Lottery ..........................................................................24

I’m delighted that the Success in Business award has run again in2007, with Andre Senyk a very worthy winner. Nominations are nowopen for the 2008 award, so why not nominate someone you knowwho has done well? Just fill in the form on the alumni website. Andre’sstory is inspiring for the entrepreneurial spirit that he has shown.Such alumni make us here at Anglia Ruskin extremely proud and arean excellent example of the type of graduate we produce. We wouldlike to identify more entrepreneurs who have gone on to start theirown enterprises and to this end an email questionnaire was sentout to some of you just before Christmas – thank you to everyone whoresponded. If you do have your own business – large or small – andhave not already filled in a questionnaire, please take a couple ofminutes to fill in the questions on the back of the mailing sheet andreturn them to us.

Last, but not least, since I last wrote my First Words the HomertonSchool of Health Studies (HSHS) has become part of Anglia RuskinUniversity, so we shall be welcoming several thousand of their alumnionto our database – welcome to you all!

That’s all for this issue, so goodbye for now. Keep sending us news onwhat you’re doing, enjoy the articles in this magazine and don’t forgetto regularly check out the website for details of our 150th celebration.

Sue JacobsSharon Wuyts & Ollie SalmanAlumni Relations Assistants

Sue Jacobs – Alumni Relations OfficerTel: 0845 196 4714 (UK)+44 1245 493131 ext 4714 (International)Email: alumni@anglia.ac.ukWeb: www.anglia.ac.uk/alumni

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the vice chancellor

I am delighted to have been asked to introduce the latest edition ofAspects. It is now almost a year since I took over as Vice Chancellor:how time flies! Much has happened in that time, including the openingof our fabulous new building for the Faculty of Health and Social Care(complete with its own magnificently equipped Operating Theatre), oursuccess in gaining (with Warwick and Durham Universities) the largestever grant of its kind from the Arts and Humanities Research Council,and a bumper new intake of full-time undergraduates – much as weexpected given the 20% increase in applications. We have also signedjoint venture agreements to establish new University Centres inPeterborough and King’s Lynn and appointed Executive Directorsfor them both.

Anglia Ruskin NewsCPE............................................................................................18

Faculty snippets ............................................................................8

Honoraries website launched ........................................................21

Library survey results ..................................................................19

News in Brief ..............................................................................19

Our 150th anniversary..................................................................15

Research at Anglia Ruskin ............................................................11

Research & Development Services ..................................................9

RLF Fellows ................................................................................18

Staff News ..................................................................................23

Regular FeaturesAlumni Pin ..................................................................................24

Benefits ......................................................................................24

Events ........................................................................................14

First Words....................................................................................2

Links ..........................................................................................20

Marriages ....................................................................................21

Obituaries ..................................................................................22

Sport ..........................................................................................12

Study Opportunities......................................................................18

Vice Chancellor ..............................................................................3

Professor Michael Thorne

If you live in East Anglia I hope you will have noticed that we are nolonger hiding our light under a bushel. We have redoubled our effortsboth to make our presence known in our key locations, Cambridge andChelmsford, and to make far more people aware of all the tremendouswork which is going on here. Our advertising campaign ‘Anglia Ruskin –not just an old University in Cambridge’ has been universally wellreceived, as have been the signs as you alight at the railway stationsin both places proclaiming ‘Welcome to the home of Anglia RuskinUniversity’.

We want to shout more from the rooftops about the success of ouralumni; they really are based all over the world, in so many differentwalks of life and in so many high profile roles. Early in my first yearhere we offered a workshop in the Ashcroft International BusinessSchool (AIBS) for current students in which all the guest speakerswere AIBS graduates from Germany, among them an InternationalBrand Manager for Nivea and a Market Development Manager forIntel. This month we award an honorary degree to alumnus RonaldSearle, without doubt the most well known graphic artist in theEnglish speaking world. In his acceptance letter he says “Armed withmy Cambridge [School of Art] training and with all the confidenceof a youthful barbarian set to conquer the capital, I grabbed speedilyat every opportunity, bizarre or beautiful, that appeared in my path.The results are on record here and there.”

At the time of writing I am shortly to go off to Trinidad for the first timein my life to conduct a graduation ceremony. With our partners therewe now educate almost 2,000 students a year. Later this year I hopethe Board will approve a new Vision for Anglia Ruskin University onwhich we all, staff, Students’ Union and the Board of Governors, havebeen working for some months now. Encouraged by the community atlarge, we have been hugely ambitious and wish to continue to grow insize and reputation in both traditional areas for us such as teaching,research and knowledge transfer, but also at home and abroad, in face-to-face learning and in distance education, in knowledge transfer andin supporting new business start-ups. Of course, we will share this withalumni once it is approved.

Thanks for keeping in touch. As I shall say at each and every one ofthis year’s graduation ceremonies, Anglia Ruskin would not be whereit is today without you.

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The Colne Gallery spaceis being managed by CliveWakeford, a Southend-bornartist now based in Colchester,who is extremely interested inthe links between the arts andwell-being.

Clive has been producingartworks since the early 1970swhen he graduated fromMaidstone College of Art witha 1st Class BA Hons in FineArt, then in 2005 he completeda Post Graduate Certificatein Health & the Arts here atAnglia Ruskin University. Thisstrengthened his beliefs that thearts can improve well-being– not only for the individual,but also for wider audiences –by enhancing public spacesand health environments withpaintings, sculptures,installations, music, poetry etc.The course also inspired Cliveto install the Colne Gallery, withsupport from hospital staff.

The aim of the Colne Galleryis to enhance the hospitalenvironment by introducingpatients, visitors and staff to

Global languagesuccess for 2006Anglia graduate

I would like to thank everyonewho was contacted lastautumn as part of our pilotAnnual Fund. It was goodto get your feedback on thealumni association and AngliaRuskin, and this will help uswith our strategic planning.

The Annual Fund was splitinto 3 areas of interest. Moneyraised for the Library fundwill be spent on increasingthe number of e-books we canoffer to our students. Sportsfund donations will be used forathletics competition entry feesfor promising students wherethere is no club support.

Donations to the General partof the fund will be used to

encourage volunteering amongour current students, with60% of the money supportingstudents as mentors. This is aproject where current studentswork with local schoolchildrenaged 13–14 who are in someway not aspiring to school life.The remaining 40% will gotowards our Mission Croatiaproject to help with theexpenses of student volunteers.

Our sincere thanks go to allour donors.

There is a link for furtherinformation on Mission Croatiain the Annual Fund write-upon the Alumni web page.

Pilot Annual Fund Colne Gallery atColchester Hospital

an inspiring range of artworksshown by artists in monthlyexhibitions. This supports thewidely held belief that the artscan improve well being andcan transform anonymous andempty spaces into stimulatingand interesting ones.

Clive’s work covers a numberof areas including public& environmental artworks,abstract paintings and poems/statements programmed intoLED signs or neon signs.His most well known piece is‘A120 Ghost Tree’, a narrativeon the negative impact thatman is causing to theenvironment. The tree featuredis an oak alongside the A120,approximately 3 miles fromColchester, and is being usedas the symbol for the gallery.

Examples of his work canbe seen atwww.clivewakeford.co.ukand he can be contacted atartbyclive@yahoo.co.uk for anyqueries re the Colne Gallery orcommissions.

During his BA (Hons) EuropeanBusiness degree here at AngliaRuskin, 26 year old Tom Booldiscovered a taste for aninternational lifestyle, anda passion for languages.Spending close to two yearsin France between university inClermont Ferrand and variouswork placements and jobs, Tomdeveloped his French to nearnative fluency and immediatelyset about improving hisSpanish too. Today, Tom is theManaging Director of IntegroLanguages, a full service multi-language translation andinterpretation agency.

Based in Norwich, Integrofacilitate internationalcommunication for organisationsaround the world, through ahuge network of professionaltranslators spanning theentire globe. “As a studentof international trade, it hasalways been clear to me thatcommunication is of paramountimportance for a growingproportion of businesses. TheUK service industry is brimmingwith marketers, consultants andweb promoters who can help inthe domestic market… Englishto English as it were. However,for many people life is a littlemore complex and demanding”,says Tom. Integro offer unique

and versatile personal service intwo particular growth sectors –foreign property acquisition anddomestic social housing – butregularly help smaller businessesto source suppliers andcustomers based overseas too.

Tom’s ambition knows nobounds, and he is currentlyplanning to dramaticallyincrease his customer serviceteam. The company is in theearly stages of preparing for thelaunch of Integro Traductions,a French based service HQ,as well as expanding to offerBraille transcription, Britishsign language and even morelanguage translation options(currently >100).

“Integro Languages makes a realdifference to our business by givingour UK customers peace of mindthroughout the buying process”,says Mark Overton, Director atLogical Investment Options Limited,pictured here with Tom Bool (right).

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Over the last few years Nick Crane has beena very busy man. With regular appearanceson the telly presenting Coast and Map Man,he’s arguably one of the most recognisablefaces on the BBC. He’s a writer andjournalist, expert cartographer, experiencedtraveller and one of our most famous alumni.

Great British Journeys, shown on TV inthe autumn, was Nick’s latest adventure,with each episode focusing on an individualcharacter considered to have beeninstrumental in discovering Britain.“I’d been writing about Britain for about tenyears,” Nick says. “First there was Map Manand then Coast. I began wondering, whodiscovered Great Britain, who actually openedit up?” Eventually Nick chose eight of themost interesting traveller-chroniclers to haveexplored our nation, including Gerald ofWales, Daniel Defoe and Thomas Pennantamong others, covering Britain from the farnorth of Scotland to Land’s End, and fromthe west of Wales to East Anglia.

Each film shoot took the best part of twomonths of solid research. With informationtaken from leading people in the field, theseries gave previously unknown insightsinto each character, pushing beyond recentresearch. “It’s been a very big project thattook two years, and we’re getting wonderfulviewing figures,” Nick says.

So was there an underlying message in GreatBritish Journeys? “I feel strongly that thereis a generation of people that has turnedits back on Britain.” Nick, who stoppedrecreational flying ten years ago, is keen topromote low-carbon alternatives. “There’sno corner of Europe that isn’t accessible bytrain. Everyone in Britain lives, at most, 70miles from the coast. All of this is close toeverybody, and I can’t believe that there areso many beaches deserted in August whenHeathrow is clogged with people going abroadon budget charter flights. There’s a generallack of appreciation of Britain and what wehave.” Nick admits that his guiding principleof a low-carbon future made filming GreatBritish Journeys fairly tricky. Employing apolicy of travelling by the leanest meansavailable (which excluded the use of planesand helicopters), the project was an intenseexperience, involving a lot of cycling andwalking, with a very busy team of five peoplecarrying equipment over difficult terrain anda runner having to make sure that everyonewas warm and fed throughout.

Nick, who completed his BA (Hons)Geography in 1975, says his enthusiasmfor exploration initially came from his motherand father, who often took him hiking andcamping as a boy. Equipped with O/S mapshe used to climb mountains, ride bikes andexplore Norfolk with a friend. Passionateabout geography at school, Nick then cameto study with us at Cambridge. “At the timeCCAT was the one place in Britain where you

could do a London honours degree locally.I grew up in East Anglia and Cambridge wasthe dream place to study. There were brilliantlecturers and the degree opened the door fora lifetime of broadly geography-based work.”Of the region, Nick says that geographically“East Anglia is very interesting because it islow-lying and will see the first impact of sea-level rise. This is going to alter the coastlinefaster than any other comparable coastline inthe UK – an appalling threat that is alreadyshowing signs. Scientists have outlined thatthese events are not within the natural cycleof the earth, and humanity will have toemploy a collective will in a way it’s neverhad to before to combat these effects.”

The success of Nick’s first book, publishedby Penguin, encouraged him to become afreelance writer and he began presenting ontelevision four years ago. His biography of thecartographer, Gerard Mercator, interested theBBC, who approached Nick to put on a seriesabout map making. “I then got the call forCoast on the strength of that work. I loatheseeing myself on television but love working

on the process of making films for TV! It’svery demanding but I enjoy the challenge.To know that 3 million people are watchingmakes it all worthwhile.”

So does Nick’s umbrella hold any specialsignificance for him? Does he get stoppedin the street as ‘that map-man off the telly’?“Yes actually! It’s always nice to hear whatpeople think and interesting to hear people’sreactions to what you’ve done.” Nick stressesthat the umbrella is functional, “but I supposeI am a bit sentimental about them. It’s morecomfortable that an anorak because you don’tget the drips down your neck, and veryimportant for writing notes and reading a mapwithout getting them soggy. It’s almost like aportable tent and good for shading from thesun too. They’re especially useful for anyuntoward dogs!”

Great British Journeys (Weidenfeld &Nicolson), the book accompanying the series,is out now.

Ollie SalmanAlumni Relations Assistant

Mapping his route to success

Photocourtesy

ofPeterEason

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£1 million record deal forAnglia Ruskin music student

“I’m still dressing, eating and living thesame,” admits Oliver Baines with surprisinghumility, given that as a member of thetalented new group Blake, he’s just signeda 5-album deal with Universal Music worth£1million.

Blake is four classically trained singers;Oliver Baines (on the right above), StephenBowman, Jules Knight and Dominic Tighe,all in their mid-twenties. Oliver revealed tome how Blake broke onto the music scene.

The four knew of each other from childhoodand recently became reacquainted throughFacebook. Meeting at a house party, whensomeone started playing Moon River on thepiano, suddenly the four found themselvessinging together. In that moment, despite

having never sung together before, theydiscovered a sound that left other party-goersstunned. Having rehearsed just once, theythen contacted top manager Daniel Glatman,who saw their potential and secured them ameeting with Universal Music. From meetingthe group to agreeing the offer of a deal tookan astonishing four days. “The record bosseswanted to run with it, they were really excitedby our compatibility of sound. In a twist offate it worked and we got the deal.”

As a child Oliver was always singing and hefondly recalls how he began classical musictraining, singing as a chorister for a lucrative4p an hour! This passion led him to study atAnglia Ruskin. “At 18, I didn’t know what Ireally wanted to do, but it seemed obviousto do music technology… maybe there was afeeling of trying to branch out into somethingdifferent and modern.” Realising that bychoosing a science degree he might lose the‘culture fix’ he craved, Oliver chose AngliaRuskin because of its position in Cambridgeand for all the advantages the city had tooffer as a hub of culture.

Shortly into his BSc (Hons) Audio & MusicTechnology course at Anglia Ruskin, Oliver“slightly pined for music and creativeness,”so switched to BA (Hons) Music. “Fromthere it was only a short step to becominga musician.” Oliver then sang with theCambridge University Chamber Choir,conducted by David Lowe and as a choralscholar under Richard Marlow, before takinghis place at the Guildhall School of Music.

“There was no way to let myself fail. Now I’mdoing something I love everyday.”

Within a few hectic months, Blake completedtheir self-titled album and are confident thattheir fusion of classical music and pop willsecure them a large fan base. Oliver, whosemusical influences vary from Wagner, Bachand Rachmaninov to David Bowie, JeffBuckley and the Beach Boys, was impressedwith the creative control they were given.“Two-thirds of the album tracks we chose; therest was suggested by our record company.We’re four guys with minds of our own andthe company let us have a say in what we do.Otherwise it wouldn’t be fun – it’s our albumafter all!”

Up to the album’s release in November 2007,Blake appeared on daytime TV and sangat Wembley for the opening of the FACommunity Shield and at Twickenham forEngland vs. France before the Rugby WorldCup. Their version of Swing Low was chosenas England’s official anthem for thecompetition and they sing on World in Union,the official World Cup album, alongside wellknown singers. For more info visitwww.blakeofficial.com

End note:Oliver expressed his deep sadness on hearingof the tragic death of Nick Toller, last year.Nick, as his teacher, had a lasting effect onhim in terms of the way he feels about music,adding “he was a fantastic man.”

Ollie Salman, Alumni Assistant

Homeless get chance to buildself-confidence through Music TherapyOur Music Therapy Clinic has been awardedKick-Start funds from Cambridge City Councilto run a project for the homeless in the city.In partnership with the charity Wintercomfort,a 9-month project has been developed,working with single homeless and roughsleeping people who attend the Wintercomfortday centre. A qualified music therapist willprovide weekly group music workshops tohelp build motivation and self-confidenceamong participants.

Helen Odell-Miller, Deputy Head of Music &Performing Arts, said, “We are particularlypleased to win the bid because this will beone of the first music therapy projects in the

UK to specialise in working with homelesspeople. Research shows that music therapycan effectively meet social and psychologicalneeds, making links between meaningfulactivity, work and personal goals”.

The project will be managed by our MusicTherapy Clinic. Helen Loth, Clinic Co-ordinator, added, “Since opening in autumn2005 we have seen increasing numbers ofpeople using the clinic, from individualchildren with special needs to partnershipswith local charitable and health organisations.Money raised by the Music Therapy Appealhas been vital in developing the work of theclinic, which is reliant on donations”.

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Our summer of Music FestivalsStrawberry FairHere we were again, racing up the M11 toattend this years’ Fair! The sun is out and itsclear blue skies – it was going to be a goodday. However, no pre-booked table in sight,so our first job was to borrow one from a ladyrunning a catering stall. Next was the newgazebo, but parts were missing, so that wasabandoned. Despite all this, it was a greatday meeting lots of people wanting to knowmore about Music Therapy. Loads of festivalgoers came up to the stall to chat, alongwith lots of children who enjoyed tryingout the musical instruments – luckily I hadremembered the headache tablets this year!It was a great day – good weather, we raisedawareness for Music Therapy and alsomanaged to raise money from kind donationsfrom the festival-goers!

Cambridge Folk FestivalOnce again, we made an excellent anddifferent contribution to the variety of musicat the Cambridge Folk Festival, with new and

familiar faces coming to our stall to playto their heart’s content on our instruments!The sunny weather made the weekend evenbetter, and with some people spending hoursat the stall, chatting and playing, we leftfeeling positive that our presence over theweekend had been effective in spreading andincreasing awareness of Music Therapy. Ourthanks go to all the music therapy studentsand tutors who popped by the stall to helpout, or simply to say hello!

V Festival in ChelmsfordOur prayers for fantastic weather for theweekend were unequivocally denied as wespent two days trudging through wet grass,dressed in our macs and armed with brollies!With a swirling wind on the Sunday we werealso lucky not to see our leaky gazebo flyaway completely, never to be seen again!However, the stall proved a great successwith festival-goers; a rare treat for those eagerto bash the drums and dance around to therhythm, with many others wandering over,

intrigued to learn more about Music Therapy.The festival spirit never dampened despite theweather, and the fantastic line-up, outbreaksof sunshine and the money raised made thisyear’s effort all the more worthwhile.

Sharon and OllieAlumni & Fundraising Assistants

Pink Floyd play at Cambridge School of Art

An informal reunion of Cambridge School ofArt graduates from the 1960s has unearthedsome interesting information about the birthof the rock icons Pink Floyd. Glynn Thomas,one of the organisers of the reunion, is ahighly successful printmaker whose stylisedtopographical cityscapes will be familiar tomany through galleries such as CCA in thecentre of Cambridge.

John Watkins, whose idea the reunion was,has managed to trace several ex-students,including Stephen Pyle who has supplied theaccompanying photograph of the deceased

legendary founder of Floyd, Syd Barrett, seenplaying with Pyle (on drums) and ‘Smudge’ intheir band of the time – Those Without. Sydwas involved in many bands during his timeat the School of Art, including one calledThe Tea Set. The photograph was taken byCharles Stuart when Barrett and Pyle werestudents here in 1962–3.

Pyle is now one of the world’s leading ‘scenesculptors’, creating extravagant backdropsfor rock concerts, operas and musicalsworldwide, including the Rolling StonesA Bigger Bang and Phantom of the Opera.

Glynn Thomas remembers Barrett as ‘a veryfine painter‘. He also recalls the time thatthe early Pink Floyd played at an Art SchoolChristmas party in 1966, in what is nowRuskin room 208 (on the upper gallery whichnow houses my office). To create psychedeliceffects they used a projector with slides, oiland colours onto a backdrop. Thomas says,“It was incredibly loud. You couldn’t reallyhear the music properly unless you were twostudios away”. The ticket for that event isalso shown here, an extremely valuablecollectors’ item. It was produced as a linocut by fellow student, John Gordon.

Another well-known Pink Floyd memberof later years was Dave Gilmour. “He wasstudying English here”, says Thomas, “mostlyin a portacabin. He and Syd used to gettogether and play guitar in the Art School”.Another student of the time, the illustratorRichard Jacobs, recalls Syd Barrettmentioning to him during a tea break (in thecafé that was in the basement of the RuskinBuilding) that he had finally thought up aname for his new band – Pink Floyd.

Martin SalisburyPathway Leader, Illustration

Syd Barrett and ‘The Tea Set’.

Jamming at the V Festival

The Cambridge School of Art float that won firstprize in the 1965 Rag Week. Dave Gilmour is topleft, Glynn Thomas is bottom left in Union Jack shirt

Stephen Pyle as he is now.

The original lino cut ticket for Pink Floyd’s concertat Cambridge School of Art in 1965.

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Faculty of EducationPraise for teaching teachersA primary initial teacher training(ITT) short inspection report fromOfsted ranked our Universityas ‘Good’, commending AngliaRuskin for providing ITT trainingcourses in partnership witharound 700 schools from theEast of England and London.Dr Linda Amrane-Cooper (Headof Initial Professional Studies)said, “This report has made usall incredibly proud. We receivemany assessments regardingour primary ITT but this Ofstedreport is by far the most rigorous.I am particularly pleased withthe outcome, following as it did,so closely on the inspection ofour secondary teacher trainingprovision, which also identifiedus as a ‘Good’ provider andconfirmed the department as aleading trainer of professionalsfor the classroom.”

Israeli doctors becomesupervisors

London College ofAccountancy (LCA)Acting on the aim to cementstrategic partnerships betweenAnglia Ruskin and private-sectorproviders to enhance the breadthand quality of educationprovision, AIBS has validated arange of quality, affordable andflexible courses for delivery atLCA – the largest provider of full-time professional Association ofChartered Certified Accountants(ACCA) tuition. Ravi Gill,Managing Director of LCA, isexcited by this development andbelieves the new courses willsoon establish themselves asmarket leaders, saying, “Wespoke to a number of leadingUK business schools aboutcollaboration and are pleasedthat we have found a strategicpartner in AIBS, with anemphasis on innovation andquality within an internationalcontext”.

Faculty of Arts, Law& Social SciencesScience Fiction and theCanon conference

International partnershipwith MICA

providing a different viewpointfrom the one held by participantswhen they undertook their owndoctorate.

New ProfessionalDevelopment CentreMarch saw the launch of theEssex Skills for Life ProfessionalDevelopment Centre (ESfLPDC),hosted by the Faculty ofEducation in Chelmsford.The project aims to build ahigh quality facility, service andresource that will anticipate andrespond to the need and interestsof all the constituencies involvedin the wider Skills for Life (SfL)sector. The centre aims tosupport providers in Essexinvolved in SfL activities throughco-ordinating access to subject-specialist training andqualifications, continuingprofessional developmentopportunities and SfL supporttraining and qualifications,providing a focal point forinformation and advice.

Ashcroft InternationalBusiness SchoolBudapest Business School

Three of the speakers at theconference: Nick Lowe, SeniorLecturer in Classics at RoyalHolloway College, Tony Keen of theOpen University and GenevièveLiveley of Bristol University.

faculty snippets

At Budapest Business School in Juneare (l–r): Professor Martin Reynolds,Dr Katalin Illes, Professor JozsefRooz, Professor Mike Thorne andProfessor Eva Sandor-Kriszt.

Participant Dr Khalid Arar, PrincipalJaljulia High School, with Tony West,Professor Vernon Trafford andparticipant Dr Zvika Israel,professional artist, sculptor andcurator.

In autumn 1996 the firstcandidates were registered onthe Israeli PhD programme incohorts who attended workshopstogether and acted as peer-support groups. In July this yearAnglia Ruskin provided a 4-dayworkshop for 18 of its doctoralgraduates who wished to developtheir supervisory capabilities.Among the participants wereschool principals, a consultantin aviation terrorism research,a language consultant, aprofessional artist, sculptor andcurator, 2 government advisors,an IT systems consultant, pluslecturers from universitiesand colleges. The mélange ofexperience and disciplines madefor exciting discussions. Therationale for the workshopwas to examine the natureof doctorateness from theperspective of supervisors,

English at Anglia Ruskin ischaracterised by its equallyenthusiastic engagement withtradition and scholarship,together with innovation andmodernity. This combination ofstrengths was exemplified at theScience Fiction and the Canonconference hosted by AngliaRuskin, which explored interfacesbetween science fiction and moremainstream ‘canonical’ literature.A lively and enthusiastic group ofspeakers and delegates from theUK and around the world helpedto make this a highly successfuland stimulating event.For further information contactSarah Annes Brown atsarah.brown@anglia.ac.uk

In June Prof Mike Thorne (VC),Prof Martin Reynolds (Dean AIBS)and Dr Katalin Illes (AIBS) visitedBudapest Business School (BBS),to strengthen Anglia Ruskin’sexisting partnership with theschool and to explore thepossibilities for joint initiativesin international programmedevelopment, student exchange,recruitment and research. Thevisit was an integral part of AngliaRuskin’s internationalisationstrategy. In 2003 AIBS signed afranchise agreement for deliveryof the MA International Businessprogramme and over the past fouryears 25 BBS students havegraduated with an Anglia RuskinMaster’s degree, with 23 moreaiming to graduate from theprogramme in 2007–8.

AIBS has signed a memorandumof understanding with the MudraInstitute of Communications,Ahmedabad (MICA) in India, toformalise the intention to explorecollaborative possibilities inteaching, research, and staffand student exchange. MICAis a specialist postgraduatecommunications managementschool – arguably the bestin India – with a growinginternational reputation. It iswell supported by businessesand industry and has a strongemphasis on practice-basededucation. Entry standards arehigher than in the average UKuniversity and employmentopportunities for their graduatesare outstanding, with moststudents receiving job offersbefore they graduate. MICA isa quality institution that will addvalue and reputation to AngliaRuskin if it becomes a partner.Their vision is to be the pre-eminent communicationsmanagement school, a visionwhich clearly has synergies withAnglia Ruskin.

Prestige training contractAIBS has secured a majorcontract to provide managementtraining programmes to studentsfrom Crawford & Company at theRivermead campus. Based inAtlanta and London, Crawford& Company is the world’s largestindependent provider of claimsmanagement solutions toinsurance companies, with aglobal network of more than 700offices in 63 countries. Studentswill be studying for the CIM,DMS and finally for an MA inManagement to support thetraining needs of Crawfordsmiddle and senior managerswithin the UK and throughoutEurope.

Martin Reynolds, Dean of AIBS andDr Katalin Illes, Pathway Leader forInternational Management, withMICA students

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Faculty of Health& Social CareNew Dean for newlynamed FacultyProfessor David Humber hasjoined Anglia Ruskin as thenew Dean for the newly namedFaculty of Health & Social Care(FHSC), formed from themerger of our Institute ofHealth & Social Care with theHomerton School of HealthStudies (HSHS). The newfaculty will offer a wide rangeof courses including Nursingand Midwifery, Social Workand Social Policy. With over8,000 students it will be thelargest graduate provider ofhealth education in the Eastof England. FHSC staff arebusy developing convergedprogrammes for the newfaculty. Professor Humbercomes from the University ofEast London, where he wasHead of the School of Healthand Bioscience.

Faculty of Science& TechnologySports injury symposiumcould lead toMSc in Sports Injury& RehabilitationIn May, over 100 delegatesfrom a wide range of healthand sports related professionsattended a series of lectures onthe prevention and repair ofcommon injuries experiencedby amateur and professionalathletes. The event attractedwell-known sponsors in themedical field and delegateshad the chance to ‘try theirhand’ at using modern surgicalrobotics specialised in repairingdamaged tendons, bones andmuscles. Stemming from thissymposium, Bioengineering,Sports Science and the healthschools, in conjunction withmedical practitioners, aredesigning an MSc in SportsInjury & Rehabilitation whichwill, hopefully, be offered asdistance learning and moduleattendance options at ourUniversity.

Student wins £4,000prize

Shelley Blackaby (BSc HonsEnvironmental Planning,2006), a Planning Officer atTendring District Council whois also studying with us forher Postgraduate Diplomain Environmental Planning,is celebrating her win of aprestigious postgraduatestudent sponsorship. IDOXplc launched a competitionto select an outstandingstudent from a Royal TownPlanning Institute (RTPA)accredited course witha prize of one year’smembership of the IOXinformation service and£4,000 towards educationand living costs. Shelley wasawarded the prize for heressay entitled Assess thepotential of the internetas a tool to revolutionisepublic participation inthe UK planning system.Dr Matthias Hardinghaus,Course Leader of theMSc/PGDip in EnvironmentalPlanning, said, “Shelley is anoutstanding student and thisis wonderful news for her.The internet is an extremelypowerful tool and has manyimplications in terms of theway the planning sector willwork in the future. There iscurrently a shortage of townplanners for an ever-increasing number of urbanregeneration projects.Competitions like this onecan only help raise theprofile of planning and createadditional interest in thevarious careers based onthe subject.”

Research & Development Services

Your Knowledge BankAs a graduate of our University, you may well be achieving greatsuccess in your chosen profession. But did you know that you andyour organisation could still benefit from our expertise? Did youknow that we have a bank of experts ready to help organisationsacross most sectors irrespective of size and location?

Our team of Business Development Managers within the Research& Development Services department act as an interface between ouracademics and business, the public sector and government agencies,charities, non-profit organisations and funding entities to support thetransfer of knowledge, expertise and technology to private and publicbodies to improve their performance and operations.

We offer a number of services to organisations, such as:

•Consultancy and Research – after analysing and agreeing yourrequirements, we will identify the most suitable consultant towork with you to find customised solutions to meet your needs.Our experts have a long experience of working with the region’sbusinesses, especially small and medium sized enterprises.

•Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) – KTPs enablecompanies to exploit expertise at a local university therebyincreasing company profitability. KTPs can lead your companyinto new markets, help to design new products, introduce ITsystems and implement new processes.

•Continuous Professional Development – we offer a rangeof courses to suit most needs from short courses through topostgraduate qualifications.

•Transcription Services – we provide high quality andcompetitively priced transcription services, such as grade 1 & 2standard Braille, tactile maps and diagrams and accessiblebusiness cards.

•Analytical and Conference facilities – we offer our state-of-the-artfacilities for hire.

We are here to provide you with bespoke solutions which meet yourneed and budget. For further information go to www.anglia.ac.uk,email us on rds@anglia.ac.uk or call us on 0845 196 3177.

The Business Development managers

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Alumni invest in Science& Technology graduatesof the futureA cheque for £2,500 has been presented toAnglia Ruskin by the Mid-Essex Tech BookCommittee for investment to provide anannual book award to students of theFaculty of Science & Technology.

This generous donation was a result ofsales of the book I Went to the Tech,written by past students and staff of theMid-Essex Tech about the life and timesof Anglia Ruskin and its former Chelmsfordinstitutions. It charts the history of thebuildings known as the Commercial,Technical and Art Blocks. It also includes aselection of memories and reminiscences ofmembers of the Book Committee, who nowfondly describe themselves as the ‘goldenoldies’ of the University.

Chairman Reg Richardson said “We havesold over 400 books and we were inagreement that we wanted to reinvestthe funds in what is now Anglia RuskinUniversity. We have wonderful memoriesof our time in education and want to helpgraduates excel in their studies to help themachieve their ambitions. We have chosen tosupport Science & Technology as this facultymost closely reflects the study programmesthat we followed. It is such a pleasure forus to be able to give something back”.

Steve Bennett, Secretary and Clerk, added,“We are already indebted to thesededicated alumni for recording yet anotherimportant slice of our University’s history.To donate the proceeds of the book for theeducational benefit of current students isanother indication of how memories ofstudy years and friendship links remainwith you always. What this proves is that,while history moves on and names change,educational institutions always occupy acentral place in people’s lives.”

Secretary and Clerk, Steve Bennett (left)receiving the cheque from Book CommitteeChairman, Reg Richardson.

Success in Businessaward 2007The alumni award for Success in Businessis sponsored by the Kingsview Group and ispresented annually. It is an opportunity forpublic recognition and celebration of ourgraduates who have been particularlysuccessful in their fields or professions,especially where their study at Anglia Ruskinhas contributed to their success.

This year the award is presented toentrepreneur Andre Senyk in recognition ofhis outstanding business success following hisgraduation from our University in 2005 with aBSc Honours degree in Optical Management.

For 18 months after graduation Andre workedfor a high street optical store, but always knewhe didn’t want to follow the crowd – instead hewanted to run his own business to competewith major optical retailers. This drove andinspired him to create his own company –SpeckyFourEyes.com, providing online

prescription glasses and contact lenses. At just25 years old Andre has come from nowhereand taken on the world of optometry andoptical retail by storm. The spectacular successof his company led to him being named asa regional finalist in the Shell Livewire YoungEntrepreneur of the Year awards in 2007.He has also recently been short listed for theEye4Enterprize Award 2007.

His drive for success and developing hisbusiness further is inspirational and thereason why he is a worthy winner of the2007 Success in Business Award.

So, now it’s time to get those nominationsrolling in for the 2008 award. To downloada form please go to www.anglia.ac.uk/alumni,then send it in to the alumni office by 18thJuly 2008. The winner will be announced inthe Winter 2008 issue of Aspects.

Andre Senyk

ExternalTrusteesWantedfor SUCould you help your old students’ union?We are recruiting external trustees toserve on our Board for up to 3 years.We are seeking committed, motivatedindividuals with time and enthusiasmto assist in the direction of a democratic,participative, student-led organisation.In particular we seek applicants withexperience in one or more of thefollowing: experience in a trustee/scrutinyrole; knowledge of the charity/educationsectors; expertise in strategic/financialplanning; HR and Legal advice.

For an informal discussion about the roleplease contact Phil Mackay, GeneralManager, on 01223 460008 or requestan information pack on 01223 460008or e-mail recruitment@angliastudent.com

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research at Anglia RuskinWorld experts collaborate tofind breast cancerbreakthroughIn July a group of 40 of theworld’s top scientists andclinicians attended a forum todiscuss ideas for mapping outproteins in cells which, it ishoped, will one day bring abouta major breakthrough in breastcancer diagnosis and treatment.The inaugural Mammary GlandProteome Initiative was arrangedjointly by Dr Louise Alldridge(Helen Rollason Cancer CharityLaboratory at Anglia Ruskin)and Prof Serhiy Souchelnytskyi(Karolinska Biomics ResearchCentre in Sweden). The globalmapping of proteins, orproteomics, is an importantfollow-on from the recent codingand sequencing of the humangenome (genomics). Theobjective of the 2-day workshopwas to create a platform forthe exchange of ideas andco-ordination of mammarygland proteome studies thatgo beyond the boundaries ofmost laboratory and clinicalenvironments. Dr Alldridgesaid, “Despite significantimprovements in breast cancerdiagnosis and treatment, morethan 2 out of 3 patients stillsuccumb to the disease. Newinformation and more efficienttools are needed for diagnosisand therapy, tools that canimprove early detection anddiagnosis and increase overallsurvival rates”. The scientistsare funded by the HelenRollason Heal Cancer Charity.

Make history compulsorycall from team of expertsResearch Fellow Sean Lang,represents the HistoryPractitioners’ Advisory Team(HPAT), an independent team ofexperienced teachers of historyfrom school to university level,which has just produced a reporton a possible future shape forthe school history curriculum.The team concludes that historyshould matter to society andrecommends that it must beretained as a vital subject toback up nationalcommemorations, environmentalheritage and our sense of past.The team is keen to work withpoliticians to push such reformsthrough to strengthen theposition of the subject before itgets further eroded in schools.The full report can be found atwww.historypractitioners.org

New help for teachers indiagnosing dyslexiasymptomsAn exciting new partnershipbetween 2 local schools andour highly rated psychologydepartment has been formedwith the help of a £100,000Knowledge Transfer Partnership(KTP) funded by the DTI andthe Economic & Social ResearchCouncil. The 2-year researchprogramme is designed to helpteachers to understand theunique set of challenges thatcommonly face children withreading difficulties, such asdyslexia. The project will seethe development of an innovativetesting kit for teachers andparents to help identify theindividual needs of childrenwith reading difficulties. Recentresearch has shown that dyslexicsymptoms often come with avarying array of other generalprocessing difficulties, which candiffer greatly from child to child.One size does not fit all in thecase of interventions and existingavailable assessments are notreally accessible to teachers andparents. With the new easy-to-use tool at their disposal,teachers will be able to developindividual treatments basedaround an understanding of thewhole child, resulting in moreeffective interventions.

DNA links aboriginesto African walkabout

over thousands of years.Research shows that thesesettlers replaced other earlyhumans (such as Neanderthals)rather than interbreeding withthem. There is also no evidenceof a genetic inheritance fromHomo erectus. GeneticistDr Peter Forster, who led theresearch, said, “For the first timethis evidence gives us a geneticlink showing that the AustralianAboriginal and New Guineanpopulations are descendeddirectly from the same specificgroup of people who emergedfrom the African migration.”

Research Unit forIntercultural & TransculturalStudies founded to facilitateinternational communication byexploring the dynamics of cultureand identity, group mentalitiesand communication patternswithin our increasingly globalworld. The RUITS will be theonly research unit in the UKexplicitly trying to connectwith interculturalism andtransculturalism, two fieldsof study that have often been

categorised as oppositional.The growing number of peopleworldwide simultaneously livingin 2 or more cultures is anexcellent area for research intoareas such as cultural belonging,alienation and choice. It is also akey area for exploring new mixedidentities that might provide uswith models for overcomingtraditional boundaries. Forfurther information about theunit’s activities please contactguido.rings@anglia.ac.uk

Going wild in the fensA successful grant bid by Dr Francine Hughes (Department of LifeSciences) has let to funding of £130,000 from the Esmée FairbairnFoundation to monitor and evaluate large-scale habitat creation projectsin the Fens. The project at Monks Wood will be run as a partnershipbetween Anglia Ruskin, The National Trust, The Wildlife Trust, theEnvironment Agency and the Natural Environment Research CouncilCentre for Ecology & Hydrology. The Department of Life Scienceshas a strong track record of working with locally based conservationorganisations, and this has both broadened the student learningexperience and added strength to the department’s applied research.

‘RUITS’ interdisciplinary executive(l–r): Prof Bronwen Walter (socialgeographer: diaspora studies),Dr Sebastian Rasinger (appliedlinguistics), Mr Welat Zeydanlioglu(political discourse analysis), ProfGuido Rings (postcolonial studies),Dr Matthias Hardinghaus (urbanstudies), Dr Anne Ife (Reader inEuropean Studies).

Dr Francine Hughes

Researchers have producednew DNA evidence that almostcertainly confirms the theorythat all modern humans havea common ancestry. Thegenetic survey, produced bya collaborative team led byscholars from Cambridge andAnglia Ruskin Universities,shows that Australia’s aboriginalpopulation sprang from the sametiny group of colonists, alongwith their New Guineaneighbours. The researchconfirms the ‘Out of Africa’hypothesis that all modernhumans stem from a single groupof Homo sapiens who emigratedfrom Africa 2,000 generationsago and spread through Eurasia

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What an amazing year it hasbeen – so much more activitythan in the past.

I am delighted that Cheerleadingand Dance have becomeestablished clubs. TheCheerleaders took honours intheir first competitive outing toa national event in Birmingham.Well played them! Dance seemsvery in vogue at the moment andis proving popular here at AngliaRuskin.

Our Footballers, whilst notachieving the success of last yearwhere they finished a creditablesecond place in the league, aregiving it their all. The trainingnumbers are healthy and wehave yet to concede a matchdue to unavailability!

Numbers training for Netball lookto be going very well, and we areconsidering doubling the numbersand inviting Writtle College totrain with us. Results have notbeen of the best, but performanceimprovement is the marker hereand I think the girls can be wellpleased with themselves.

Badminton and Athletics areboth entering Southern EnglandSports Association tournaments!

Fencing has seen a number ofstudents undertake the 10-weekbeginners’ course and they wereawarded certificates inDecember. In addition, our Town& Gown Club have gained somehonours in the Essex FencingClosed (hosted here in Mildmay).

Chelmsford

sports newsThe 2007/2008 academic yearpromises to be a bumper onefor sport with an unprecedentednumber of new teams participatingin the BUSA. Our University isproud to say that we now have11 teams entered into BUSAcompetitions, an increase of sixteams on last year’s fixtures.New entrants include Men’s andWomen’s Badminton, Women’sRugby, Hockey, and Men’s andWomen’s Volleyball.

The good news does not stopthere. Since writing this article,

Cambridge

coach, Jeremy Rossiter, whoalways goes the extra mile for therowing team, just for the love ofthe sport!

CricketThis year the Anglia Ruskincricket squad have reviewedtheir recruitment drive and have

Chelmsford Fun Run (Sharon Wuyts in red)

Fixture Results 17/10/07Men’s Badminton v Lincoln Lost 3–5

Men’s Football 1st v Bedfordshire Lost 0–4

Men’s Football 2nd v Northampton Draw 1–1

Women’s Hockey v Warwick Won 5–3

Netball v Warwick Won 51–23

Men’s Rugby v Wolverhampton Won 25–7

Women’s Rugby v Northampton Won 31–7

Men’s Volleyball v Birmingham Lost 0–3

Women’s Volleyball v Nottingham Trent Won 3–1

Volleyball proves popular amongstour European visiting students,and whilst it will be difficult torepeat the success of last yearthe new batch seem to be gellingvery well, both in training andcompetitive league matches.

Basketball is most successful asa ‘turn up and play’ session – thediscipline to train and adhere tothe strict rules and regulations isnot something easily understoodby all. But the culture to turn up

and shoot a few hoops and ghostin and out on a Wednesday nightis more than meeting the need atthe moment.

In Cricket we have had someconsiderable success. The MCCfunded University Centre ofCricketing Excellence schemegoes from strength to strength.

We now have more regularplayers in the UCCE squad thanCambridge University – a realfeather in the cap.

Rugby is on the rise. Specialthanks to Ian Colley and Sid whohave put in lots of coaching hourswith the lads, which is clearlypaying off. Look for honours againhere come the cup season.

Our American Footballers seemto attract a lot of players andwhilst the results have yet tomatch the enthusiasm, I am surethat will come in due course.

Our Ruskin Run and Walk wasgreat fun and will be repeated in2008. The fancy dress elementadded to the event – a huge thankyou to all those who took part.

the first fixtures were played andthe results were very promising.Please see results table – if youare interested in keeping up-to-date then visit www.busa.org.uk

RowingOur rowers are always one of ourmost committed and organisedsquads, showing real passion andteam morale. Men’s and women’steams have been training hardin the gymnasium on our newconcept rowers in preparation forthe Queen Ergo competition. Weare forever grateful to our rowing

already begun training for theirBUSA fixtures, which start inspring 2008. With 4–6 monthsof pre-season training, it’s hopedthe squad will function betterand take full advantage of thecricketing talent Anglia Ruskinhas to offer.

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If you are around when werepeat our Wellness Weekat the end of April, comealong to have your stresslevel measured, your bloodpressure taken and yourbody mass index divulged toyou. It’s worth coming justto see how much the wholecampus is changing!

For those that liked the bodymassages and aromatherapy,we do them in the lovelysurroundings of the newhealth building now.

Full update in the summer

Honours Board•BUSA East Region 7sTournament

•Netball, Football andRugby all took honours

•Southern England StudentSports Association

•Rugby took the 10-a-sidePlate

•Football took Division Eastrunners up in the league

Steve Dupree

Old Boys ReportAnother late May weekend,another Old Boys’ Rugbycompetition. The game wasa close encounter and sadlyI must shoulder much of theresponsibility for the Old Boys’loss! There were missed tacklesleading to Current Team tries.Dallas Valentine’s arguing whiletheir place kicker missed apenalty gave the referee nochoice but to allow him a re-take, slotted with ease; and apenalty which gave the youngFrench opposition spot kickera simple shot at goal which heduly nailed to give the CurrentTeam a 1 point victory! I willalso mention Randy Gaymorewho, a few seconds before thelast-ditched penalty winner, hadmissed a sitter of a conversion,plum in front of the sticks.I must, therefore, congratulatethe Current Team and apologiseto my team-mates. However,rugby is rugby. For the returngame in October, with thesedisappointments forgotten,new heroes and villains willbe created.

Late May also brings with itanother great sporting event –the Anglia Cup; an end of termfootball competition, boastingsuch soccer giants as teamsfrom the SU, Badminton andeven American Football. We allsucceeded in scraping togetherteams with borrowed players,friends of friends and even totalrandoms! As with each AngliaCup, the Old Boys Men’s Rugbyare promised a place to enter a

team of their own, but thisis never the case. Hence acombined team of Old Boys andCurrent was entered under thename ’Men’s Rugby’.

The group stage games passedas expected and an easy victoryover the Badminton side (6–1)set up a very physical final withan Optometry side that hadbeaten us 2–0 at the groupstage. The Old Boys, hung-over,bruised and hurting, pulledthemselves together for onefinal ’dig-deep’.

Late in the 1st half, a breakdown their flank and adangerous ball across theirpenalty area saw the ballsmashed into the top cornerof our rivals’ net. Men’s Rugby1–0 at half-time. The 2nd halfstarted as the last finished, withstrong, physical tackles. As wepressed forward but lacked afinish, the Optoms were spurredon by the fear of getting beatenby us Ruggers. A well hit drivefrom outside the box forced afine one-handed save from ourkeeper, Troy Verdat, forcing theball onto the post and thensmothering the rebound bravely.As time ticked on, 1-0 seemedto be the way it would finish.Otpoms had other ideas. A rarebreak in the box resulted in arash, yet not uncharacteristicchallenge from one of theCurrent Team members, aptlynicknamed ’Guns’. The ref gavea penalty with minutes left onthe clock – would this year be

like countless others? Would wehave nail-biting extra time onlyto lose on penalties? Would ourlegs hold out? As the Optometrystriker placed the ball, we heldour breath, crossed our fingersand weaker hearts skippeda beat. The villain of the daybefore, Verdat, who had beenresponsible for leaking tries inthe rugby, became a hero witha world-class save. Fingertipsstinging, pride restored, Men’sRugby’s goal unbreached,the follow-up strike wasagain smothered and the ballharmlessly sent for a goal kick.From this long punt down field,another Men’s Rugby goalblasted past the panickingOptometry keeper. 2–0 finalresult.

Wildness erupted. With ourgirlfriends’ pleas ignored, thevictorious team headed to theSU. As the reader may guess,the victory drinks enjoyed by arugby team who had just wona football competition wentlong into the night. High spiritsfollowing ale and much mirthwere the only order at the bar.So drew to a close May OldBoys 2007, a mixed experiencefor both Current and Old Boysalike, both tasting victory, bothfeeling defeat. I close withthanks and praise for old andnew friends and look forwardto the next round of Heroes andVillains.

Rory CookBA Hons History 2003

Calling all old boys and girlsThe Students’ Union, along with alumna Claire Quartermaine, have organised a sports tournament whichwill take place on Saturday 23rd February in Cambridge. As this is the first event of its kind at AngliaRuskin we only have a limited number of sports – men’s and women’s rugby, men’s and women’sfootball, mixed hockey and netball. After the sports there will be a buffet and high quality entertainment,which will include a live band followed by a DJ, so you will be fully equipped to re-live those AngliaRuskin moments of years gone by. Even if you do not want to play sport, you can still come to theentertainment afterwards. Links to buy tickets online are available on the Anglia Ruskin SU website –current students £10; alumni £20. To get involved please email apusportslegends@yahoo.co.uk or goto www.angliastudent.com

Nick Evangelista, Student Experience Office (Cambridge)

We still provide a diverserange of other activitiesincluding Street Dance,which is now planning toincorporate Latin dancestyles. Swimming andWaterpolo are still being runand coached by the ever-so-talented Ed Williams, ourcross channel swimmer.We even have an UltimateFrisbee club, who also havethe option to enter BUSA ifthey so desire!

With many sports fixturesjust starting, that’s all thenews we have for now. Wewill, of course, update youlater in the year with thesports stories. And you arealways welcome to watchany sport – please come intothe gym office for specificdetails of forthcomingfixtures or call us on 0845196 2199.

Martyn Blackford

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eventsFuture EventsRonald Searle – A CelebrationRuskin Gallery, 10 January–13 February 2008

The greatestgraphic artistof our time,Ronald Searle’sdistinctivework has beenfamiliar togenerationsthrough sevendecades ofcontinuousoutput. We are proud that Ronald is analumnus, having attended the CambridgeSchool of Art from 1936–1939. His studieswere interrupted by the outbreak of war –captured by the Japanese, he spent muchof the war as a prisoner, secretly producing

concerto and an acclaimed new piece byDaryl Davison, the conductor of the orchestra.We have tickets to sell in aid of the charity, soif you would like to attend please call Sharonon 0845 196 4710.

History Reunion 26 April 2008All History graduates are invited to a reunionat the Cambridge campus. Graduates areinvited to the Robert Murray MemorialLecture, followed by refreshments andnetworking, with the opportunity to catchup with old friends. Professor Richard Evansfrom Cambridge University, will speak on TheGerman Army on the Eastern Front 1939–45:The Barbarism of Warfare. Please emailalumni@anglia.ac.uk or call 0845 196 4715to book a place.

Past EventsLaw Networking Evening May 2007Thanks to everyone who attended the LawNetworking evening on 17 May at ourRivermead campus in Chelmsford. Alumniwere greeted by Sue Jacobs and myself, alongwith past and present staff from the LawSchool.

Alumni enjoyed meeting new friends and oldand reminiscing about past times, especiallythe Placcy Bar! Christopher Menzies tookpeople on a mini tour of the campus,including the new atrium. They wereimpressed that the old OHP had been maderedundant by the new and improved lap-topfacilities – how times change! Congratulationsto Helen Graydon for winning a bottle of winein our business card raffle.

Head of Law, Kathy Quinlan spoke of recentchanges and the challenges that are about toaffect the Law School. The Alumni Office willwork with Kathy to organise next year’s event,so watch this space.

Sharon Wuyts, Alumni Assistant

Greek & Cypriot meetingSeptember 2007It’s Saturday night in Athens, we’re on afabulous roof terrace below the acropolis andthe canapés and drinks are all laid out. Nowwe just needed our alumni, and over 80 ofthem arrived! Apart from being rather windy,everyone mentioned how great the venue was– and having the acropolis in direct view wassuperb.

Geoff Abbott and Allison Beaumont fromAshcroft International Business School alsoflew out. Geoff gave a short update on AIBS,and Allison was able to offer advice oncontinuing education with Anglia. Sue andI mingled, answered questions and took

Allison Beaumont, Geoff Abbott and Sharon Wuyts

the opportunity to get to know our Alumni.Sue also gave a presentation on the recentchanges within Anglia. As usual, we helda business card draw for a bottle of scotch,won by Foteini Gkioura.

It was a great evening – two of our alumnihadn’t seen each other since they graduatedyears ago, so they were delighted. Thensuddenly it was 10pm and time to leave.Alumna Maria Ladea invited the Anglia teamout for dinner – thank you again Maria, it wasa lovely meal.

Thanks to everyone who came along – weall really enjoyed coming to Athens and lookforward to holding another event in 2009 –but indoors unless the weather is very hot!

Sharon Wuyts, Alumni Relations Assistant

German alumni in CambridgeSeptember 2007The fourth meeting of German alumni tookplace in Cambridge on 29 September. At theirrequest, it was the first time our Germanalumni returned to the UK for a reunion, withprevious events taking place in Berlin andFrankfurt.

Helen Valentine, one of our Deputy ViceChancellors, opened the afternoon with anoverview of Anglia Ruskin and our currentdirection. This was followed by an interestingpresentation by Martin Reynolds, Dean of theAshcroft International Business School, wherehe talked of the exciting new things AIBS hasplanned, and how alumni can help. Currentbusiness students then joined alumni for aglass of wine and the opportunity to networkand ask questions. This session was verypopular with our current students and lastedfor most of the afternoon. Thank you toeveryone who attended and gave their time –and knowledge – to help our students. Seeyou all at the next meeting in 2009 in Berlin.

Ollie Salman, Alumni Assistant

French & Belgian meeting13 October

drawings that record in graphic detail themisery and degradation of this experience.Post-war, Searle forged a highly successfulcareer as a humorous artist whose rangespans the hugely successful St Trinian’scharacters (a new film is out now), grittydocumentary/ reportage drawing to the hard-hitting political comment for which he wouldmost wish to be remembered. This exhibitionis a tribute to his life and work.

Music Therapy Charity ConcertCambridge, 27 January 2008, 7.30pm

The Cambridge Orchestra are performingat the West Road Concert Hall to help raisefunds for our Music Therapy Appeal, withPatron Dr Mary Archer attending to give ashort talk about the appeal. The programmewill include Symphonie Fantastique, a cello

Sue and Sharon (left back) with the French andBelgians in Paris

Sharon and I had a great time at the alumnilunch in Paris this autumn. The day did notstart well – we arrived at the restaurant to findit dark and locked. The owner had a familyemergency so was unable to provide lunch forus all, but after he and Guillame made manyphone calls an alternative venue was found.

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This was a miracle, given that Paris wasfull of rugby fans for the world cup semi-final! However, alls well that ends well,so thank you to those who attended andmanaged to find their way from theoriginal venue to the new restaurant.

As we did not have exclusive use of thevenue it ended up being a more intimatehuddle of alumni than usual, which lentitself to much talk and laughter. Theafternoon finished in a grand manner asa colourful parade to celebrate the winepassed by the restaurant door, with manycups of wine given out for onlookers to try.

Sue Jacobs, Alumni Officer

Fun quiz night raises fundsfor Music TherapyFriday 26th October was a fantastic nightfor quiz enthusiasts! The Alumni Office,together with the Rivermead RotaryBreakfast Club, organised a challengingquiz, with over £350 raised goingtowards our Music Therapy Appeal. Theevening was very noisy, the wine flowedand from the outset we knew that a hard-fought battle of minds would ensue! Theraffle was also a big success, with prizesgenerously donated by John Lewis,Debenhams, Marks & Spencer,Waterstones and the Vice Chancellor’sOffice, going to some lucky winners.

Our thanks go to all those who came tosupport the event and make it a success.Special thanks go to Roger Shilling forall his help, to Paul Jackson for speakingabout Music Therapy, the Appeal andwhy we’re raising funds, and to the Mayorand Mayoress, who joined in the quiz anddrew the raffle prizes.

Our 150th Anniversary

Next year marks our 150th anniversarysince John Ruskin (1819–1900) openedthe Cambridge School of Art in 1858.To commemorate this milestone in ourUniversity’s history, we are planning a cross-campus series of celebratory events, includinghigh profile public lectures, communityevents, exhibitions and social events forstudents and staff.

The Cambridge School of Art – opened on29th October 1858 by John Ruskin – becamethe Cambridgeshire College of Arts andTechnology (CCAT) from 1960, then mergedwith the Essex Institute of Higher Educationin 1989 to form the Anglia Higher EducationCollege. In 1991, the College gainedpolytechnic status, taking the title AngliaPolytechnic, and was then awarded universitystatus in 1992, becoming Anglia PolytechnicUniversity (APU). In 2005, our Universityundertook a major review of its title,becoming Anglia Ruskin University followingthe approval of the Privy Council on 29thSeptember 2005.

John Ruskin (1819–1900) was, withoutquestion, the leading art critic of thenineteenth century. But he was far morethan that. He was passionately concernedwith social reform, as well as the relationshipbetween human beings and society, nature,architecture, craftsmanship and ideas. In a

very real sense, Ruskin’s ideas continueto shape our society, providing the socialphilosophical underpinnings for such featuresas free schools, free libraries and museums,free hospitals, a minimum wage and carefor the elderly. One of Ruskin’s best knownworks ‘Unto This Last’ (1860–62) has beendescribed as a book which changed history,inspiring the minds of politicians,philosophers and authors, including suchluminaries as Ghandi, Tolstoy, Proust andOscar Wilde.

A list of all planned activities will bepublished on the Anglia Ruskin websiteat www.anglia.ac.uk

Mindspace –an alumni & staff art exhibitionRuskin Gallery, 1–21 May 2008

Following the School of Art reunion lastautumn we are running our first alumniand staff art exhibition in the RuskinGallery next May. We currently have over20 people signed up to exhibit, and willput further details on the website nearerthe time. Do come to visit the exhibitionand support your fellow graduates.

Law Celebration Autumn 2008We are planning to hold an event inChelmsford in Autumn 2008 to celebratethe Law School’s move into the newFaculty building. Date and further detailswill appear in the next magazine.

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Angela’s extra-ordinary interest

When people hear ‘Paranormal Investigator’they tend to think only of ghosts. In fact,Cambridge Paranormal Research Societyinvestigates everything science cannotcurrently explain – ghosts, near deathexperiences, out of body experiences,telepathy and premonitions to name buta few. Five years ago Angela Bloom (BAHons History 1997) became a ParanormalInvestigator after experiencing a number ofpremonitions relating to family members.She has experienced some memorable cases,some of which she revealed to me for thisarticle. Read on if you dare!!

Angela tells me that as part of a groupshe once visited a private residence inHaddenham. Having spent all night watchingthe stairs, suddenly four of the group hearda massive ‘bang bang bang’ as if someoneheavy was running down the staircase – butshe was looking at the stairs and there wasnothing to be seen. The cat, however, wasquite unperturbed and got up to greet theghost. The house owners, when givenfeedback at the end of the night, confirmedthey had often heard this.

One of Angela’s most memorable experienceswas because the spirit she saw was able tobe identified and the message delivered. Ata local museum she saw a ‘modern’ ghost,in his 40s with dark hair and he was justwatching her. He kept tugging at his chunkycream sweater, the kind a fisherman wouldwear. He was stressing that Angela had tomention his sweater. When she fed this backat the end of the night, it turned out that thisman used to work there. There was a photoin the museum of him, taken in the summer,so a sceptic would say ‘well you saw that’.However, the photo did not show the sweater,which was why he emphasised it. Apparentlyit was his favourite sweater and was astanding joke among staff, something Angelacould not have known and which convincedthe curator that his colleague had returned tosee him.

Another time Angela and her mother werewalking back late one night in her home city,Norwich, when she was drawn to part of theold city wall to take a few photos. This part ofthe wall comprises a tower with an iron gate.In the first photo that is all there is; in thesecond there is a mist emerging behind thegate and in the third you can barely see thetower for the mist. There was nothing visibleat the time, it just appeared on the negatives.Car lights cannot explain the mist, and neitherAngela or her mum smoke.

Yet again, Angela investigated the hauntedstudio of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire; sheplaced a running tape recorder inside thesound proof studio and left. When playedback, audio typing could be clearly heard.Previously the site was used by a printer, sowould have had typesetting equipment. Whenthe tape was left running again, on playingit back a whistle could be heard, followed bywhat sounded like ‘he’s here’. While the BBCwas filming Angela and her crew, anothermedium said that a spirit had entered theroom; Angela felt a cold draught behind herand turned to see if she could see anything,which she couldn’t. However, on the BBCfootage later shown on the news, as Angelaturned you can see an orb passing behind her.

In investigation reports there are oftenreferences to light anomalies and orbs, whichare light circular objects that appear on filmor photos. Many people believe them to bea spirit manifestation, an idea promoted bysome programmes on TV, and people do getvery excited by them. Light anomalies can beorbs, but could also include flashes of light –the majority are dust, moisture, pollen or

other airborne particles. Most orbs look largeas they are very close to the lens and havebeen lit up by the flash. However, somecannot be explained so easily. If an orb that iscaught on film clearly goes behind an object,such as a chair leg, then that that is exciting,as it gives perspective and proves it cannotbe a speck of dust. There may be individualcircumstances where you know it cannot bedust. Investigations have taken place in thePeterborough Museum on many occasions –once Angela took an experienced mediumalong and sat in an active area. The lightswere turned off, the area covered by cameraand flooded with infra red light. The mediumpointed to the end of the corridor somemetres away and said “can you see that orb?”Caught on camera was an orb – it would beimpossible to see a speck of dust metresaway in the pitch dark.

Angela Bloom is currently writing a handbookfor paranormal investigators, so watch thisspace!

Sharon WuytsAlumni Assistant

Angela felt a cold draughtbehind her and turned to seeif she could see anything,which she couldn’t. However,on the BBC footage latershown on the news, asAngela turned you can seean orb passing behind her.

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After 16 years working for Local Authorities inthe south east of England, Dominique Giudicelli– who studied Environmental Planning at whatwas the Chelmer Institute of Higher Education– travelled 15,000 kilometres south to take upthe post of Environmental Planning Officer forthe Falkland Island Government in 2004.

She has recently returned from thischallenging job and is now adjusting to lifeback in Sussex. So what was it that temptedher to move so far with her family? She says,“part of it was a fascination with storiesof polar explorers such as Shackleton, theextraordinary wildlife and sub Antarcticenvironment”.

Traditionally, the islands’ economy relied onsheep farming but with changing practices andworld trends, this is no longer the case. Infact, since 1986 the Falklands have benefitedfrom selling fishing licenses. This brought

unprecedented wealth to the islands, whichwas invested in major infrastructure such as anew network of roads for the two main islands,a hospital, swimming pool, and schools.Stanley, the capital, has only 2000 people.The rest of the population of about 1000 livein 30 of the other 750 islands. Economicgrowth has lead to relentless developmentpressure which needs careful considerationin an environment which is still pristine. Thelandscapes and wildlife are so outstandingthat Dominique likens the Falklands to theGalapagos of the South Atlantic.

Dominique was leading a small team offour to cover all aspects of developmentand building control, but also a range ofenvironmental work for the territory that is

less easy to define. At the strategic level, theFalklands agreed to ratify the Kyoto Protocolwhich is something Dominique feels she maynot have achieved anywhere else. She had todeal with a great variety of other tasks whichincluded agreeing the location of an newnetwork of mobile telephone masts, dealingwith an Environmental Impact Assessment foroffshore oil exploration, processing scientificresearch licenses on biodiversity such aselephant seals, albatross and penguins andoverseeing the drafting of a nationalbiodiversity strategy.

The Falklands are the stronghold of thisglobally threatened species. The islands arealso home to five breeding species of penguin.

Dominique’s south Atlantic experience has beenlife-changing. “Having studied EnvironmentalPlanning at ‘Chelmer’, I never really expectedto have to use the broad range of subjects Ihad studied in one post, but this was it. It hasalso taught me to be flexible professionally, andpersonally it has given me the confidence totackle a huge range of jobs. Finally, having hadto work so close to nature has helped me tobetter understand different inter-connectionsthat exist in the environment.”

Main picture: Dominique with a few rockhopperpenguinsA young male elephant seal

The landscapes and wildlifeare so outstanding thatDominique likens theFalklands to the Galapagosof the South Atlantic.

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study opportunitiesBA (Hons) Management& LeadershipA new practice-based degreeframework for students who wantto gain as much real-life andwork-based understanding andexperience as possible during theirstudies. Students apply throughUCAS to study full-time oncampus in Cambridge for the firstyear, then receive work-basedlearning on placement at a rangeof organisations in years two andthree. Whether on the BarclaysRetail Development Programmeor the generic BA (Hons)Management & Leadershipdegree students are supported viablended learning approaches andhave a mix of face to face contact,access to online learning materialsand tutor contact. To furtherfacilitate understanding anddevelopment and impact in thework-place, students are alsosupported by mentors from thebusiness school and placementorganisation. Another route to thecourse comes from the distancelearning Certificate of Higher

Education Leadership. This coursetargets those already in the work-place and can lead to progressionto years 2 and 3 of theManagement and Leadershipdegree. For more informationon Barclays Retail DevelopmentProgramme and how to apply goto www.barclaysdegree.com forthe Certificate of Higher Educationin Leadership or the BA (Hons)Management and Leadershipdegree go to www.anglia.ac.uk/leadershipdegree

MA Film Studies*A new postgraduate degreeoffered by the Programmeof Communication, Film &Media, draws on the researchspecialisms of its teachingstaff and gives students theopportunity to explore someof the most cutting-edge topicswithin Film Studies today.Students choose at least threemodules based on the followingareas: Cinema and theVisual Arts; Cinema and theTransnational; New European

Cinema; Cinema, Sexuality andthe Post-human. Students canalso opt for an IndependentProject which may include workin film, video, screenwriting oranimation, and opportunitiesfor work placements with theCambridge Arts Picturehouse,Cambridgeshire Film Consortiumand Cambridge Film Festivalare made possible through long-established relationships withthese renowned organisations.The MA is completed by a MajorProject/Dissertation. Seminarstake place on Monday andThursday evenings on theCambridge campus, which hasexcellent library facilities, withbookshops, cinemas and theatresclose at hand. Applicants shouldnormally have a good honoursdegree in Film or a relatedsubject, though non-standardapplications are also considered.(*subject to validation) Forfurther information, pleasecontact Dr Sarah Barrow –Sarah.Barrow@anglia.ac.uk

New 3D design coursesTwo brand new and contemporarydesign courses opened their doorson the Cambridge campus inSeptember. The BA Hons FashionDesign and BA Hons InteriorDesign run alongside the newlylaunched BA Hons Film,Television & Theatre Designcourse to form a cluster of new3D design disciplines. Interestin fashion and interiors is atan all-time high, which is whythese courses will capture theimagination of a large range ofapplicants. The BA Hons FashionDesign course is designedto shape the fashion designprofessionals of the future. Itincludes individual design, patterncutting, construction, illustration,computer-aided design (CAD)and a focus on fashion industryawareness. Students will travelto Paris, Milan and Praguefor exhibitions, shows andconferences of interest to the 3Ddesign areas, and will completetheir studies by creating their owncollection. For further informationcontact Dr Christine White,Programme Leader for Design.

Do you need helpwith your writing?Whether you are unsure about punctuation and grammar, wantto discuss the structure of a dissertation or need help drafting ascholarly article – there is help at hand. Anglia Ruskin has twoRoyal Literary Fund Fellows in Cambridge to help all students andstaff with writing of any kind and in any discipline. The Fellows areboth professional writers and are available to all members of theUniversity for face-to-face consultations. The Fellows are happyto give help with essays, dissertations, theses, articles, reports,proposals, scripts, stories (for creative writing students) and picturebooks (for illustration students). Consultations are in confidenceand are offered on a one-to-one basis for help with specificprojects or problems.

Sal Cline is a biographer and writes short fiction. She seespostgraduate students and staff on Mondays.

Anne Rooney is a children’s writer. She sees undergraduate andpostgraduate students on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

To make an appointment to see either Sal or Anne, sign up for atime on the sheets on the door of Helmore 150. You can also bookby email with Anne for Wednesday mornings:a.rooney@anglia.ac.uk Please bring your writing with you to theappointment. If you want to discuss a long piece of work, pleaseask the Fellow whether you should send the work in advance ofthe appointment.

The Fellows are not able to offer specialist help with dyslexia orEnglish as a second language; these needs are met by StudentSupport.

• Support with your careerdevelopment

• Recruitment of newgraduate/alumni talentinto your organisation

• Open on Saturdays

• On-line enquiry and advice

Anglia Ruskin University’srecruitment agency, TheEmployment Bureau, islaunching a service designedspecifically to meet the needsof Alumni. This serviceincludes Saturday openings forinterviews and on-line contactwith the Employment Bureauteam for advice about thenext step on your careerpath, or about recruiting newemployees into your currentorganisation.

Sarah White, BusinessDevelopment Manager for the

Employment Bureau, explains,“The decision to open onSaturdays is borne out ofrecognition that our clientsfrequently have vacancieswhich require relevant workexperience. In these cases,it may be that an alumnusis a great match for the jobrequirements; however, theirwork commitments makeattending an interview duringthe normal working weekdifficult for them.”

The Employment Bureau willbe open on the followingSaturdays in 2008: 19 January;9 February; 1 March; 29March; 26 April and 17 May.

Don’t forget to keep an eye onthe Employment Bureauwebsite at www.anglia.ac.uk/ebor the Jobs Page on the Alumniwebsite for details of currentvacancies.

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news in briefUniversity vision forKing’s LynnOn 21st May a joint ventureagreement between ourUniversity and the College ofWest Anglia (CoWA) was signed,which marked the beginning ofa new stage of collaboration toexpand Higher Education (HE)provision in West Norfolk andFenland, areas with lower thanaverage numbers of peopleentering HE. The agreement isthe start of the building of a newuniversity infrastructure for King’sLynn and the surrounding area,with the aim of increasing theproportion of local people whocan enter HE by providing locallyorganised and accessible courses.

Legal deal signed fornew University Centreat PeterboroughAt the end of February AngliaRuskin and PeterboroughRegional College officiallycompleted the legal contractsfor the creation of the new jointventure company (JVC). This

marks the culmination of legalnegotiations and securing offunds in order to build a newHE centre for the city. The newJVC will be managed by an equalnumber of directors from bothpartner institutions who willbe responsible for the academicand operational running of thenew centre, which will be builton land adjacent to existingbuildings on Peterborough’s ParkCrescent campus. Peterboroughwas chosen for this investmentbecause of current under-provision in the area and theneed to build a labour force tomeet the needs of expandingand new industry in the area.

Anglia Ruskin enjoysnew ‘green league’statusIn June our University waslisted joint 8th in the UK withCambridge University in a newlypublished league table compiledby People & Planet. Other localuniversities achieved 66th(Essex) and 71st (UEA). Thesurvey ranked universities on

their environmental policies,taking into account factors suchas carbon emissions, recyclingrates and energy sources. As wellas having a green travel plan, wealso have a waste minimalisationprogramme, recycling facilities forstudents and an ongoing energy-efficiency campaign. ViceChancellor, Mike Thorne, said,“As an institution it is ourresponsibility to be activelyengaged in minimising the impactwe have on our environment.”

20% increase inapplications this yearOfficial figures from UCAS haverevealed that, with an increaseof 20% in applications, AngliaRuskin recorded one of thehighest application increasesin the university sector, rankingamong this year’s top 10. Wehave recorded unprecedentedincreases in degree applicationsin the areas of Animal Science,Architecture, Tourism and teachertraining. Alan Cain, Director ofMarketing, said, “Our futuredepends on offering courses thatattract students and this data

confirms that Anglia RuskinUniversity, by offering degreecourses which lead on to careersand worthwhile employment, isfollowing exactly the right routefor its future development.”

Farewell to BasildonThe Basildon campus was finallyclosed at the end of July, seeingthe last cohorts of Humantiesand Behavioural Studies studentson their way to graduation.Students transferred fromBenfleet to Basildon in 2005,and this year’s students reporthow much they have enjoyedtheir studies in the centre ofBasildon. In particular, theycommented on the differenceit has made to their lives tobe able to study close to homein a friendly and supportiveenvironment, with the flexibilityof delivery they needed. As manyare mature students, they feelthey would not have been able tostudy at all without the Basildoncampus.

Alison Ainley, Head ofHumanities & Social Sciences

Publishing success for History graduate

1990 Modern History graduateNina Jones (formerly Welburn)had two of her books, Bush TownBlues – A 70s African Tale, anew two-part series, published

in June last year.

Based on her own turbulentexperiences in the 1970s, it isa spirited tale of teenage angst,

enlightenment and adventurein the bush lands of NorthernNigeria. Sex, drugs and rock‘n’ roll also feature highly. Muchof the detail is drawn from her

diaries written at the time. Itis available from Amazon andWaterstone’s – and otherbookstores soon!

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1950James Cole (BSc Physics)“I studied at Mid-Essex TechnicalCollege between 1948 and 1950,gaining a BSc (London) degree inPhysics. Later I became a CharteredEngineer and FIEE working forMarconi for 46 years. Fellowstudents at the time includedAdams, Cowan, Matthews, Otley,Patterson, Rickard, Stannard, Taylor.I knew George Otley at Marconiand see him from time to time.John Taylor became a MathematicsProfessor at Cambridge. Lecturerswere Baxendale, Huxley, Howes andHulse. I was a part-time lecturerin Mathematics later on. I shallbe sorry to see the Market Roadbuilding demolished. The Park Roadterrace houses have already gone.There we did scientific German, andmock practical exams prior to thereal thing at Imperial College.”

1989Frieda Friedman (BA HonsHumanities & Social Studies)“I went back to school andgraduated in 2007 with my DentalHygienist degree. I have passedall the state and national licensingexams and start my new job inSeptember 2007. I am marriednow for 12 years and have threechildren. I practice Sahaja Yogaevery day and sometimes runmeditation meetings.”

1990Mark Johnson (HND Computing)“I have been in the IT industrysince graduating. Having spent17 years working my way up themanagement chain from humblebeginnings as a junior programmer,I am now about to enter thefreelance software engineeringgame. The thing I miss the mostabout Anglia is the old Primemainframe.”

1993Lisa Kelly (LLB Hons Law)“Since leaving Anglia I have beenworking in the city. I’m aCompliance Manager for afinancial institution and am hopingto return to Anglia to complete myMasters in Corporate Governance.”

1995Andre Beard (BSc Hons RuralResource Estate Development)“It has just occurred to me that it’swell over a decade now since wegraduated from Anglia. I guesseveryone has done a lot of differentthings since then but I have causeto remember back to that time as Ipass the old campus on my way towork as a Senior Transport Plannerwith Mouchel Parkman inChelmsford.”

Geoff Card (HNC CommercialPhotography, Huntingdon College)“My wife Sue and I have justmoved home to a small periodcottage in Lagntoft. We will soonbe grandparents for the first time,as our daughter Lisa is expectingin August. I am working for Ede& Ravenscroft doing universitygraduation photography, whichkeeps me very busy at this time ofyear. I look forward to hearing fromsome of my fellow students fromway back then.”

Sharifah Lubna Hanim Alsagoff(LLB Hons Law)“Hi – Sharifah Alsagoff here. I amnow residing in Dubai, UAE. I have2 boys aged 5 and 4. Anybodywho knows me and is currentlyresiding in Dubai, please do nothesitate to contact me. You canget my number from the alumnioffice.”

1996John Thomson (BA Hons EuroBusiness Economics)“I miss the ease of student life.Have lost touch with a lot offriends since moving abroad.”John.thomson@premiereglobal.de

2000David Brasier (BSc HonsEnvironmental Planning,PGD Town Planning)“I work as a chartered townplanner (chartered since 2002).Since finishing study in 2001I have travelled widely in Europeand throughout Egypt (visited fivetimes, going again in 2008). I amcurrently helping an author to writea book about the life of King ZogI and Queen Geraldine of theAlbanians during their exiled lifein England during World War 2.I often think about my time atAnglia, especially the 4 timesI visited Croatia as part of MissionCroatia. I’m still in touch with

a Croatia friend, whom I met inZagreb in 1998. I enjoyed thethree summers I spent cleaningthe student accommodation, alongwith other students, who I got toknow quite well – we had a greatlaugh. I have great fond memoriesof Anglia, which will stay with meforever. “david.brasier@jtspartnership.co.uk

Gillian Burgoyne (BSc SpecialistNursing Practice, Mental Health)“Since completing the degreecourse, I moved to pastures newin Suffolk. I continued with mystudies, completing an MSc inAdvanced Nursing at UEA; so thestudy bug continued. I now lead asmall innovative team of specialistsin Eating Disorders based inIpswich and continue to have closelinks with friends and colleaguesin mental health. We have formeda professional network (East AngliaEating Disorders Network) forthe region, which promotes goodpractice and mentoring. I am,in my spare time, a gigging jazzmusician and am involved withmusic and sports with my children(12 and 10).”

2001Mia Harrison(BSc Hons Psychology)“I did my undergraduate degree inpsychology and had the best threeyears at Anglia. I met some of mybest friends in the world – we stillsee each other regularly! I gotmarried last year and am planningon organising a reunion trip for ourgroup of friends next year to mark10 years since we met (whichmakes me feel incredibly oldand nostalgic for those years inCambridge!). I’m now trainingto be a clinical psychologist andit all started at Anglia!”minxymia@hotmail.com

2002Tessa Kiock (née Dixon,BA Hons European BusinessAdministration)“I really enjoyed living inCambridge. There’s loads of cuteshops there and it really is abeautiful city.” tessa@kiock.net

2003Alison Limentani (BSc HonsAnimal Behaviour)“After spending a year working asa zoo keeper for Durrell Wildlife in

Jersey I am now back in the UKtraining to be a veterinary nurseat Wood Green Animal Shelters.I am also two-thirds througha postgraduate diploma inCompanion Animal Behaviourat Southampton Uni and lookingforwards to starting the mastersin 2008. I enjoy working withdomestic pets, but would also liketo work more in the conservationresearch field once I have finishedmy current courses. I’m stillinvolved with exotics, regularlyvisiting Jersey zoo and taking theopportunity to work on differentdepartments, I also volunteer at alocal zoo on a weekly basis to keepthe skills I learnt as a zoo keeper.I instruct a puppy class inCambridge with another AngliaAnimal Behaviour graduate too.”

2004Carolyn Tibbott (BSc Hons Health& Social Studies)

links

“After spending 14 years at homewith my children, I began studyingpart-time in 2002 for my Degreein Health and Social Studies.During my time on the course Iwas also exploring my vocation tothe priesthood, and a week beforeI handed in my dissertation I wentto a Bishop’s Selection Conference.I heard that I had been successfultwo weeks later. On the day weleft Anglia, I was able to tell theother students that I was to beginOrdination training and thoughtthey might like to know how I goton. In September 2004 I joineda Ministerial Training Course and

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on the 1st July 2007 I wasOrdained Deacon at ChelmsfordCathedral. I am now to spendfours years working as an AssistantCurate at St. Michael and AllAngel’s Church, Gidea Park. Thepicture was taken as I was leavingthe Cathedral after the service.”

Andrew Thwaites(BA Hons 20th Century EuropeanHistory & Politics)“I am still in Cambridge. Thething I miss most is the football,although I now run a football teamthat plays in the local SundayLeague made up of Anglia Alumni.”

2005Laetitia Guillemet(MA International Business)“My two fondest memories of theCambridge campus life (besidesstudying at the library, but I wasnot TOO fond of that) include thestand-up comedy nights at theonsite bar (whose name I haveforgotten), and web surfing in thehuge PC lab, when the sun waspouring through the windows.Hmmm...”

Caroline Trinquier (BA HonsInternational Management& MA Business & Management)“After getting my qualifications atAnglia in Cambridge, I came backto France. I am now married toEric Leymarie, my French boyfriend

who came back to the UK to joinme and learned English languageat Anglia too. We are now ownersof our house. We have adopteda rabbit, two cats and a labradorretriever dog and now we expectto be parents. Thank you verymuch for this fantastic experiencein the UK.”

2006Winfred Baguma(BSc Hons Housing)“Studying at Anglia Ruskin wasfun and hectic. It was such anexperience, interesting andunforgettable. I miss all myclassmates in Housing – but I hopeone day to return to Anglia for aMasters programme. Thanks to my

lecturers especially Martin Dean,and Paul Walentowicz andBernard you gave me an excellenteducation and a wonderfulexperience of University education,and I did not let you down.What a wonderful experience!”

Ilona Clifton(BA Hons Art Practice & History)“Since graduation I havesuccessfully completed and passedmy PGCE course in Art & Designat Cambridge University (HomertonCollege). In July 2007 I wasappointed a teaching post as anArt Teacher in a secondary schoolin Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Iwould love to keep in touch withother Anglia Ruskin alumni.”Ilona.clifton@ntlworld.com

marriages

Kristy Judges (BA Hons English2000) married Kenny Crowe,a property developer. Kristy’sfriends from Anglia attended herwedding, travelling from all overthe country. It was a perfect day– and a perfect Universityreunion!

Mia McCosker (BSc HonsPyschology 2001) marriedJonathan (Jonnie) Harrison on20th August 2006 in Radford,with the reception at Ansty Hallin Coventry, with 90 guests forthe day – it was magical. OtherAnglia alumni attending wereLindsay Davis (née Cushing),Sharon Copeland, Emma Burton(née Hays), Charles Howell,Christopher Pillai, Ben Balogunand Nicholas Wasmuth. Mia andJonnie honeymooned in Italy,visiting Venice, Rome and theAmalfi coast. Mia met her futurehusband through mutual friendswhen she moved to Brighton in2003. She is now working as atrained Clinical Psychologist atSurrey University and Jonnie isa freelance Graphic Designer.

Jane Scott (BSc Hons AnimalBehaviour & EnvironmentalBiology 2000) married AaronHolt on 31st December 2005in North Vancouver, Canada,although they didn’t hold thereception until 23rd August2006. Jane and Aaron now havea baby, born in January 2007.

L–R Mia, Emma Burton, Sharon Copeland

In the last issue we printed an incorrect email addressfor Vicky Hammond (née Edrich). The correct addressis v.hammond@hotmail.co.uk

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obituariesthe leadership experiencesdeveloped in the army to identifystudent needs and to encouragethose who required extra help.He also gave generously of histime to staff such as myself, whooften called in to his office forhelp and advice. His door wasalways open to all who neededhelp and encouragement.

Although he had wide experiencein the forces and in business,he also surprised me by hisknowledge in other areas of life.His wealth of experience andfund of stories were limitless,

and it was often these qualitiesthat made him so popular andapproachable to students andstaff alike. His loss to AIBS willbe great, especially at an agewhen he had so much more togive. The written commentsmade by students to Rita, hiswife, after hearing of George’sdeath, reflected the invaluablecontribution he had made totheir academic and personaldevelopment while they were atthe University. They echoed thefeeling of all his colleagues onthe loss of a stimulatingindividual and a good man.”

Cambridge Business Schoolalumni will be saddened to learnof the death of George Carrol inFebruary. He and his wife Ritajoined the staff at Cambridgeafter they both graduated fromthe MA International Business &Economics course, becoming asignificant part of the studentexperience at Cambridge. AlanGriffiths, Reader in Economics,has his own special memories:

“George was a valued member ofAIBS, both for his excellent workwith students, and as a generouscolleague. He was able to bring

Alumni respond tothe Library Survey

In February and March of thisyear the University librarycarried out the LibQUAL+®survey. All people registeredwith the library were emailedabout the survey andencouraged to complete it bythe offer of prizes. This year atleast one of the prizes, in theform of a Pizza Express voucher,went to an alumni member.The survey asked respondents torate the library service accordingto what their desired level ofservice is in 22 areas, on ascale of 1–9, and what level ofservice they think the library isactually providing. They werealso asked what the minimallevel of service is that theywould find acceptable.

Overall the Library service waswell rated and is performingabove the minimum levelexpected in nearly all areas.(More information athttp://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/about/files/LibQUAL.pdf).

Those completing the surveywere also asked to makecomments about any aspectof the service. The survey isstructured so that individualscannot be identified with theircomments, but three of ouralumni members said:

“Alumni membership schemeis very welcome as it providesa means to stay in touch withdevelopments. Provides accessto material that would bedifficult to find in the publiclibrary.”

“I have been studying atanother University and Alumnimembership of the ARUlibrary has been an excellentsupportive resource and somuch nearer to home.”

“As one of the alumni, I havean annual ticket which enablesme to continue my studiesprivately. The service is alwaysexcellent.”

Alumni membership of theUniversity Library is availableto all former students of theUniversity for the annualmembership fee of £35 (a 50%reduction on the standard fee)– five books can be borrowed.There is a downloadableMembership Form and furtherinformation on the Library’swebsite at http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/members/members.htm?type=Alumni or from theonline forms page of thealumni website atwww.anglia.ac.uk/alumni

Last time I appeared in Aspects,it was to announce my marriageto Clare – since then we’venot only had two healthy boys(delivered the second one myselfwith no medical assistance!)but I’ve also been involved inchallenging company law withsome unexpected side-effects…

I currently work with ‘socialenterprises’ (business who tradeprimarily to meet a social need);and recently the governmentintroduced a new legal form forthem – the Community InterestCompany (CIC). However, Ialways felt that there are parts ofthis CIC which are inappropriatefor social enterprises in that theycontradict their values andprinciples, which are crucialas there’s no legal definition for asocial enterprise. However, no-oneseems to be aware of them, northeir implications – such as theloss of control of your company,and unequal voting rightsamongst the board.

Now, I didn’t read Law during mytime at Anglia Ruskin, and surelya new legal form would have hadthe best legal bods in the countryworking on it? But, undeterred, Iwrote to the regulator to challengesome of this ‘small print’ and wassurprised and encouraged by theoutcomes. Firstly, the regulatorconceded my arguments andagreed that a formal legislativereview was needed! Thensomeone started a blog againstme! (which I was actually quitechuffed about).

Anyways – just goes to show thatif you think something is amiss,no-one else seems able to act,and you have a bit of time tospare maybe you too can changethe way the system works withoutthe need for any specialist trainingor qualifications!

More info on the whole mis-adventure on my websitewww.adrianashton.co.uk/articles

Adrian Ashtonchanges company law

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staff newsNew history books publishedRohan McWilliam (SeniorLecturer, History) recentlypublished 2 books. The TichborneClaimant: A Victorian Sensationis a study of the great impostorcase that divided Victorian Britain.The Claimant was a butcher fromAustralia who claimed to be thelong lost aristocrat, Sir RogerTichborne. His claim generatedwhat were, until recently, thelongest trials in English Legalhistory (1871–4). The VictorianStudies Reader is a collection ofthe most important writings aboutthe Victorians over the last 25years, introducing readers to thekey debates in the field. Forfurther information contact RohanMcWilliam atr.a.mcwilliam@anglia.ac.uk

Emeritus Professor Tony Hallhas been busy at his new homein Australia. His latest book,Turning a Town Around, waspublished by Blackwell lastNovember. It is based on hisexperience and achievement

as a Chelmsford councillor1995–2003, recognised by theaward to the Council of BeaconStatus for the Quality of the BuiltEnvironment in 2003. He hasalso been investigating thedisturbing disappearance of backyards in the newer Australiansuburbs. His report on thispreviously unstudied issue waspublished last September andattracted considerable attentionin the Australian media. Tonyappeared on Ch 10 news and did15 local radio interviews. Therewere 50 local press articlesand even one in the LondonIndependent. Tony is based atGriffith University, Brisbane, butcan still be contacted via hisAnglia Ruskin email address.

Lester Lloyd-Reason,Professor of InternationalEnterprise and Director of theCentre for International Businesswithin AIBS and Leigh Sear,Visiting Fellow in InternationalEntrepreneurship, have recentlypublished a critical research

handbook in the area of theglobal small- and medium-sizedenterprises. Trading Places –SMEs in the Global Economyarrives at a time whenglobalisation and newtechnologies present majoropportunities and challenges tothe role of the small- andmedium-sized business. For moredetails on the work of the Centrefor International Businesscontact hoilei.chan@anglia.ac.uk

A new book edited by DianeDeBell in the Faculty ofHealth & Social Care has beendescribed as a “ground-breakingbook in its jargon-free analysis ofthe key issues facing practitioners,policy-makers and other decision-makers whose role involves theindividual and public health needsof school-age children in Britaintoday”. Seventeen experts in thefield of health and social carehave contributed to Public HealthPractice and the School AgePopulation, which was publishedin the UK in June 2007 and in

New HonorariesWebsiteHere at Anglia Ruskin we arevery proud of the people onwhom we confer honorarydegrees. So over the last fewmonths the alumni team hasbeen compiling informationabout our honorary graduatesin preparation for the launchof a dedicated honorariesmicrosite. This will feature ashort biography, and where it isavailable, a photograph and thecitation from their graduationceremony. Although we do stayin touch with our honorarygraduates, this project hasgiven us a fantastic opportunityto contact them on a morepersonal level and find outtheir latest news.

The site aims to mark ourappreciation and increaseawareness of our honorarygraduates. Did you know thatSir Geoff Hurst is an honorarygraduate? Stephen Fry?Graham Gooch? Make sureyou visit the site atwww.anglia.ac.uk/honoraries –there are some very interesting

individuals and you’ll besurprised by how many namesyou recognise!

Among our new honorarygraduates for 2007 are SirRonald Searle, artist andcreator of the St Trinian’sseries; Quentin Blake, illustratorand children’s author; andSimon Schama, broadcasterand Professor of Art Historyand History, who will eachreceive Honorary Doctorates.

Honorary Doctorate Awards2007:Robert Barclay WoodsQuentin BlakeBarry Carpenter OBEBrian CouzensColin DaySteve FreerSupanee GazeleyAndrew MarsdenAsaf PiraliBaroness PlattRonald SearleProfessor Simon Schama CBEHilary Spurling

Congratulationsto CPE Students!What a stunning year!! AngliaLaw School is delighted tooffer congratulations to allstudents of the CommonProfessional Examination(CPE) who successfullycompleted the course. Wewish you well in your futurecareers.

All eight students whocompleted the course thissummer are now ready to goon to the next stage in theirtraining to become practisinglawyers. After the academicstage of legal education, whichis the CPE, students move onto the vocational stage, whichis the Legal Practice Course forthose who wish to practise assolicitors and the BarVocational Course for thosewho wish to be barristers.

The majority of students whobecome practising lawyerscomplete a law degree forthe academic stage butCPE students take the law‘conversion’ route instead.This means that they completea degree in another subject,history or philosophy ormodern languages, say,and then complete the lawconversion. It is a tough,demanding course. The CPEis offered by Anglia RuskinUniversity on its Chelmsfordcampus. The course can bestudied one year full-time ortwo years part-time. Of theeight successful students inJune 2007, seven gained aPass with Commendation.

Well done all of you!

Eva JoyceCPE Course Director

the USA in August 2007. Threeadditional members of the Facultyhave also contributed to the book– Dr Lesley Gelling, Dr TinaMoules, and Naimh O’Brien.The work is the first by HodderArnold publishers to be accreditedby the Royal College of Nursing.The importance of the issuessurrounding public health cannever be underestimated andthe significance of child healthwithin the overall public healthframework is of particularimportance at the beginning ofthe 21st Century. In early 2007,UNICEF published its first ‘reportcard’ of child well-being in richcountries and indicated that UKchild health and well-being is thepoorest amongst 21 industrializednations when measured on overallhealth factors. Diane DeBell’sbook is the first to opendiscussion of the public healthpractitioner’s approach to childhealth during the school-ageyears. The book is available viawww.hoddereducation.co.uk/Category/8722/Nursing.htm

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If not, you are missing out on the chance to win £10,000! Manystaff and alumni have already signed up to play, which can now bedone online at www.anglia.ac.uk/weatherlottery. Here you will alsofind details of how to play.

With automatic prize notification and 4 chances to win £10,000each week for just £1, it really is something worth being involvedin. And our Music Therapy appeal directly benefits – all profitsraised go directly to this appeal. More details about how to play,and what the Music Therapy Appeal supports can be found bygoing to the web address above.

Are you playing

A Symbol ofYour UniversityThe University crest is reproduced as a high quality pin badgewhich can be used either on the lapel or as a tie pin. It is availablein person from the Alumni Office in the Courtyard, Victoria Road,Chelmsford for £3.00.

The pin can also be ordered by post at a cost (inc. postage) of£4.00 for UK residents and £5.00 for overseas. Just send asterling cheque or money order made payable to Anglia RuskinUniversity to:

The Alumni Office, Anglia Ruskin University, Bishop Hall Lane,Chelmsford CM1 1SQ UK.

Please don’t forget to clearly write the name and address of wherethe pin is to be posted.

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BenefitsFull details of all benefits can be found on the web page atwww.anglia.ac.uk/alumni

� SU Associate Membership – 3 years use of Union facilities,including entertainments. To join, visit the SU office with yourgraduation certificate, a passport sized photo and £10 fee.

� Tussauds – up to £12 off adult and £7 off child gate prices atChessington, Alton Towers, Thorpe park, Madam Tussauds andWarwick Castle

� Airport parking – great rates for alumni with up to 50% discount

� Library – half-price subscription membership at only £35 perannum

� Hotels – special 2 for 1 offer, or 25% discount on each bookingwith Intercontinental Hotel group

� Car rental – exclusive rate for our Alumni

� Golf – exclusive rates, up to half price membership & up to 50%off green fees and hotels. For every membership, £20 is donatedto the Alumni Association

� SeaFrance – 10% on-line discount on day trips and each wayfares

� Gifts on-line – visit the Anglia Ruskin on-line shop for gifts,accessories and memorabilia

� London pass – 5% discount on over 50 London attractions.10% discount on sightseeing passes for Paris and BritishHeritage.

� Transcripts & Lost certificate – contact us if you need helpgetting a copy of your transcript or replacing a lost certificate

� Gym membership – special rates for alumni at the Chelmsfordand Cambridge campus gyms.

� For all MBA graduates – we have an agreement with theChartered Management Institute which offers MBA graduatesguaranteed membership at full member grade. There is alsoa new management job board specifically aimed at the MBAmarket. Web addresses are on our web page.

� NEW Cottages4you – a 10% discount on over 13,000 self-catering cottages and villas in the UK, France & Ireland, Spain,Portugal and Italy.

� NEW – IT Certificate – This Anglia Ruskin Certificate is a 60credit level 1 programme that includes Unit E from the BasicECDL, all 4 ECDL Advanced modules and a project-basedassignment. Check our webpage for further details.

Please note terms and conditions apply to each benefit

yet?

We are still offering alumni running their own business the opportunityto promote their company on the alumni website. With 50,000 activealumni worldwide, this is a great opportunity – and is absolutely free.

This service was set up in 2003 to enable all you alumni entrepreneursto promote your business and is increasing in popularity every yearwith over 90 companies now featured. If you’re not on our web pageat the moment, but would like to be included, just send me your webaddress along with a short summary of the services your company

provides and I’ll put you on the page. It’s as easy as that! Since theAnglia Ruskin University site features prominently in most searchengines, this should help to improve the number of hits that you geton your site.

It’s great that so many of you run your own business, so if you areone of them and haven’t yet contacted me, what are you waiting for?

Sue Jacobsalumni@anglia.ac.uk