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University of Bristol

Annual General Meeting of Convocation

Saturday 9 July 2016, 11.15 am to 12.30 pm

Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building

Papers: Page 3. A: Draft Minutes of the 2015 AGM of Convocation – for approval Page 11. B: Report from the Chair of Convocation and Convocation Trustee Page 15. C: Standing Orders of Convocation: Council title update, for

noting Page 19. D: Convocation Trustee: Discussion paper Page 22. E: Report from the Director of Development and Alumni Relations Page 25. F: Report from the Treasurer of Convocation Page 29. G: Elections and appointments Page 53. Glossary of terms

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2016 AGM: A: Draft Minutes of the 2015 AGM of Convocation – for approval

University of Bristol

Annual General Meeting of Convocation

– DRAFT Minutes –

Saturday 11 July 2015, 11.15 am to 12.30 pm

Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building The President of Convocation, The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE PC (Hon LLD 2002) presided over the meeting. Also in attendance was Mr Bill Ray (BSc 1975), the Chairman of Convocation, and Ms Tracey Beck, the Clerk to Convocation. The AGM was attended by 85 members of Convocation and was quorate. Mr Faik Abdul Aziz FIEE (BSc 1957); Mr Roy Barlow (BSc 1962); Mrs Gillian Barlow(BA 1964); Mr Alan Beal-Forbes (LLB 1961);Ms Tracey Beck, Clerk to Convocation; Mr Michael Bednall (BSc 1965); Dr Anthony Bethell (BSc 1960); Dr Anthony Bigwood (BSc 1961PhD 1965); Mr John Binsted (BA 1954); Mr Sumit Biswas (BSc 1984); Mrs Lilian Brown (BA 1951, Certificate in Education 1952, Honorary MA 2005); Mrs Chryselle Brown (BA 2005); Mr Denis Burn (BSc 1975); Mr Christopher Burns (BSc 1977); Dr Jennifer Burston (MB ChB 1962);Professor Nishan Canagarajah; Mr David Clarke (BA 1965);Dr Anthony Codd (MB ChB 1958, MD 1972); Dr John Cook (BSc 1959); Dr Martin Crossley Evans MBE, JP (BA 1978, PhD 1990); Dr Helen Donoghue (BSc 1967,PhD 1971); Mr David Ewart (BSc 1977); Mr Anthony Franks (BA 1959); Professor Tim Gallagher; Mr Robin Gambles (LLB 1970); Ms Robin Geller, Registrar; Ms Sarah Gilbert (BA 1980, Diploma 2000, MSc 2002); Dr Stuart Goldsmith (BA 1966, Honorary LLD 2007); Mrs Julie Goldstein (BSc 1978); Mrs Catharine Gunnery (BDS 1970); Mr Charles Gunter (BSc 2006, Certificate in Education 2007, MSc 2009); Mr John Hemken (BA 1956); Mrs Judith Iredale (BSc 1954, Certificate in Education 1955); Dr Peter Iredale DSC, (BSc 1952, PhD 1956); Dr Bernardo Ivo-Cruz (PhD 2007); Mr David Jackson (LLB 1974); Mrs Susan Jackson (LLB 1975, LLM 2007); Mr Trevor Jaggar (BSc Hons 1946, Certificate in Education 1952); Mrs Margaret Jaggar (BSc 1955); Mr Michael Jeans MBE (BA 1964); Mr Christopher Jenkins (LLB 1960); Mrs Janet Kirk (BSc 1968, Certificate in Education 1970); Mr Philip Lake (BSc 1978); Mr Norman Lindeman

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(BSc 1955); Ms Stephanie Macdonald (MA 2003); Dr John Manley (BSc 1978PhD 1982); Mr Adrian Mezzetti (LLB 1965); Mr Andrew Miller (LLB 1970); Mrs Mary Mountain (BSc (Hons) 1957); Mr Graham Mullan; Mr Owen Peachey (BSc 2008); Professor Veronica Pearson (MSc 1971, Certificate 1975); Mr Brian Phillips (BSc 1965); Dr Sylvia Phillips (BSc 1966, PhD 1997); Dr Verity Pitts (BSc 1999, PhD 2003); Dr Robert Rawlinson-Smith (BEng 1986); Mr Ian Ray (BSc 1975); Mr Christopher Row (BA 1968); Ms Patricia Rudling (BA 1979); Professor Jonathan Sandy; Mr Timothy Scaife (BSc 1976); Mr Alastair Scott (BSc 1965); Mr Colin Sewell-Rutter (BSc 1970); Dr Michael Sheard (MB ChB 1957); Dr Vincent Smith MBE, (PhD 1969); Mr Dennis Stinchcombe MBE, (Honorary MA 2010); Mr Michael Symons (BA 1953); Professor Sir Eric Thomas (Honorary LLD 2004); Dr Jane Thompson DL (PhD 1995); Dr Stephen Trudgill (BSc 1968,PhD 1971); Mr Roger Tucker (BA 1968, Certificate in Education 1969, BA 1973); Mr Patrick Walesby (BA 1981); Mr Keith Walton (BSc 1972); Mrs Julia Wathen (BSc 1972); Dr Jillian White D.Mus (Honorary D.Mus 2003); Mr Ian Whiteman (BA 1964); The Rev Canon Andrew Willie (BA 1965); Mr Richard Willis FRSA, (BSc 1974, Certificate in Education 1975); Mrs Helen Willoughby (BA 1951,Testamur 1952, Honorary MA 1999); Alison Wilson (BA 1966); Mrs Linda Wilson (LLB 1982); Mrs Lynne Worthington (BA 1965); Mr Robin Worthington (BSc 1965);Mr Lakkana Yalagala (BEng 1997). Item 1: Apologies for absence Apologies had been received from: Leon Smith (BA 2005); Dr Edward Beech (BSc 2012); Mike Robb (BSc 2007) Item 2: Minutes of the meeting held on Saturday 5 July 2014 The Minutes were adopted as a true and correct record. There were no matters arising. Item 3: Report from the Vice-Chancellor The Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Eric Thomas (Honorary LLD 2004) noted that this would be his last AGM as Vice-Chancellor and spoke about the University’s progress over the last year, including the appointment of his successor Professor Hugh Brady, who will take up the role in September 2015. The Centenary campaign came to a close, raising £103m. 6.2% of alumni donated to the Campaign, which is far ahead of any other UK university outside of Oxford and Cambridge, and he believes this indicates how positively alumni regard the University. A very successful Research Exercise Framework resulted in the University being ranked in terms of research intensity in the top five in the UK, and Bristol is still the most popular full service university in regard to applications per place, in a very challenging and competitive world. Bristol also does well in the global league tables, appearing in the top 100 in all leagues.

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The largest ever financial surplus was generated in 2014-2015, which is extremely important for capital investment. Our capital investment programme has had a transformational impact on the University, however our challenge in going forward is to sustain the high levels of investment necessary to stay competitive. The University does not do as well we should in the National Student Survey however. Satisfaction rates are between 84-87% comparative to around 92-94% for other universities. A number of factors influence this such as structural issues which are difficult to address – for example, city centre universities tend not to do as well as those with a campus; and those with vocational courses such as medicine and veterinary science generally tend not to do as well in satisfaction scores throughout the country. The Vice-Chancellor assured the AGM that this important area is being addressed; the University is listening to the needs of students through a range of feedback mechanisms, and improving the student experience in areas that they can identify. The Vice-Chancellor reflected that 15 years ago Stuart Goldsmith (BA 1966, Honorary LLD 2007) was the Chair of Convocation when the AGM was held in Clifton Hill House, and alumni had made some sharp remarks about the University. Over the years he was very pleased that members of Convocation have become increasingly warm to the institution, particularly under the leadership of the Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor thanked Convocation for all of the support given to him during his 15 year tenure, and he asked for their continued support in telling everyone how proud they are and what a good place Bristol is now. He would appreciate them giving Professor Hugh Brady the same support given to him, and advised that he would be watching on with great pride from a distance. The Vice-Chancellor’s report was received with gratitude with a rousing, sustained round of applause. Item 4: Report from the Chairman of Convocation and lay member of Council appointed by Convocation The Chairman of Convocation Mr Bill Ray (BSc 1975) noted that it was with pleasure and sadness that he was giving his sixth and final report as Chair of Convocation and the Alumni Association. He noted that the Convocation and the Alumni Association contributed to building an engaged and supportive alumni community and that engagement is multifaceted. Over 3000 alumni attended 80 events in the last year, a record number, with much of this through branches and local networks. A Linkedin alumni group well managed by Development and Alumni Relations now has 19,000 members, a 17% increase over last year and amongst the largest in the sector. Sustainability is key to success within volunteering, and in regard to the Convocation election every post is oversubscribed with candidates. One of the reasons for this is an open and transparent nomination and voting process which was fully supported by the Chancellor.

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Mr Ray thanked Alastair Scott (BSc 1965), Jane Thompson DL (PhD 1995), Alison Wilson (BA 1966), Sylvia Wilson (BVSc 1980) and Jo Woods (BA 2014) for their contributions to the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee as their terms are ending, noting however that some may be standing for election and may of course be re-elected. He also thanked Pip Willoughby (BA 1951,Testamur 1952, Honorary MA 1999), who had been a previous Deputy Chair of the Committee, who received her testamur in 1953 and has been a Convocation Representative on Court for more than 30 years – a sustained round of applause followed for Pip. As the lay member of Council appointed by Convocation, Mr Ray advised that Council will change its name to the Board of Trustees from January 2016, and that the new Vice-Chancellor had increased the number of Pro Vice-Chancellors from three to five. Bristol has been and remains a very popular university with applications for places being oversubscribed. We exceeded home undergraduates and overseas postgraduate taught targets. Overseas undergraduate and home postgraduate targets are slightly below expectations, so there will be an increased focus on overseas undergraduates remaining a strong presence. The overseas cohort contributes well in excess of £50m annually. The report from the Chairman of Convocation and lay member of Council appointed by Convocation was received with gratitude. See Item 4, Chairman’s Report, for further information. The Chair of Council Denis Burn (BSc 1975) was invited to address the AGM about the Council Effectiveness Review, and he said he values consultation on the changes which have been going on within Council. Quite a lot of change has occurred and is still in train at the level of Council. The report by an independent consultant on the Council Effectiveness Review indicated that governance was sound within the University of Bristol. A number of recommendations were made however; a significant one being to do with the size of Council which is currently 32. Most other similar institutions have a board of around 20 or lower. The recommendation to reduce numbers to 20 has been accepted by Council. This number enables a board of trustees to be more responsive to the challenges created by the significant changes in the sector which have and will occur in the next few years. One change affects the Convocation and Alumni Association, as Convocation was one of three organisations that had the right to nominate someone to serve on Council, the others being Bristol City Council and the Merchant Ventures. Council has decided to continue to have a Convocation member but the other two positions have been brought to a close. Council has looked at the best process of nomination for a person from Convocation on to Council and have come up with a change of process as outlined in the paper. This is the same process as introduced for academic and professional services staff, and for students. This brings up the challenge of how the nominations committee itself should be formed to make that

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choice. There are a number of options outlined in the paper, but no decision will be made precipitously as there is another three years before a member of Convocation will need to be selected. Mr Burn would like to understand the views of Convocation and he invited views either through the Convocation structure or directly to him. The Chancellor asked by what date responses would be required either collectively or individually, and the Chair of Council requested these be received by the end of October 2015. The Chancellor asked for questions from the floor. Lillian Brown (BA 1951, Certificate in Education 1952, Honorary MA 2005) asked about student representation on Council, and the Chair of Council advised that student representation would continue, but move from three to two, which in percentage terms of the whole of the committee is an increase. Vincent Smith (PhD 1969) asked about the second campus mentioned by Bill Ray, and the Vice-Chancellor responded that this idea is really only scenario planning at this stage. Stuart Goldsmith (BA 1966, Honorary LLD 2007), asked about the timing of the proposed changes to governance, as he hoped that the consultation period before decisions are made would extend past the meeting of Court on 27 November. The Chair of Council responded saying that the nominations committee and the appointment of members to Council is one on which Court is entitled to have a view on. Item 5: Report from the Acting Director of Campaigns and Alumni Relations The Acting Director of Campaigns and Relations, Ms Tracey Beck, spoke about the successes in fund raising and alumni relations over the last year, much of which is due to the involvement of alumni volunteers, Bristol academics, donors and the Development and Alumni Relations team. She noted that the University is currently recruiting a new Director who it is hoped will be in post in early 2016, and that the department has a new name, Development and Alumni Relations (DAR).

Ms Beck noted that fundraising efforts are continuing following closure of the Centenary Campaign, and that the Professor Sir Eric Thomas Student Support Fund has now reached £523k.

She advised that every member of the Convocation and Alumni Association can support their University as ambassadors, by attending local alumni events, sending in archive materials, updating their business details with DAR, and joining the Bristol Alumni Linkedin group. See Item 5, Acting Director’s Report for further information.

Item 6: Report from the Treasurer of Convocation

The Treasurer, Mr David Clarke (BA 1965) presented and explained the accounts for the year 2014/15. Mr Clarke outlined the income streams, an annual grant of £7k from the University and income from the capital in the Zutshi-Smith Fund. The meeting was asked if there were any questions for the Treasurer; there were none. The meeting accepted the accounts.

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Item 7: Elections and appointments The Chancellor informed the meeting that it was not possible to announce the result of the elections at the AGM, but can report on the elections taking place. Members of Convocation take part in an open and transparent voting system, where they can vote in person and by distance voting on-line without having to be present at the AGM. The results of all elections will be published in the week commencing 13 July.

a. Election of the Chair of Convocation for the period 2015-18

The Chancellor outlined the agreed Nominations Committee process which has taken place for the first time. Three high quality nominations were received, and following interviews the Nominations Committee unanimously selected a preferred candidate. The Chancellor introduced the new Chair Mrs Julie Goldstein (BSc 1978).

b. Election of four members of the Convocation Committee for the period 2015-18

The Chancellor asked the meeting to look at the details of the 11 candidates standing for election for the four posts:

A. Mr John Edward Barnbrook (BSc 1974, PGCE 1975 B. Mrs Chryselle Annamarie Brown (BA 2005) C. Mr Gerard Ian Fox (BSc 1986) D. Mrs Jan Phillips (née Birtwell) (LLB 1983) E. Mr Alastair Francis Douglas Scott (BSc 1965) F. Adam Malcolm Steiner (BA 1993) G. Jane Lesley Thompson DL (PGCE 1985, PhD 1995) H. Julia Wathen (BSc 1972) I. Alison Wilson (née Gomm) (BA 1966) J. Mrs Sylvia Ann Wilson (née Welding) (BVSc 1980) K. Dr Christopher Alan Wright (BSc 1968, PhD 1972)

c. Election of 25 Convocation representatives on Court for the period 2014-2018

The Chancellor asked the meeting to look at the details of the 37 candidates for the 25 vacancies, and advised that one candidate Eleanor Williams (DD) has withdrawn from the process:

A. Miss Rosanna Barry (BSc 2012) B. Mr Cavus Batki (BSc 2002) C. Mr Alex Bradbrook (BSc 2014) D. Dr Uwe Manfred Brandenburg (PhD 2013) E. Mr Karamvir Singh Chadha (BA 2014) F. Mr Christopher Chant (BSc 2006) G. Mr Paul Charlton (BA 2012) H. Dr Helen Dorothy Donoghue (BSc 1968, PhD 1971) I. Mr David Neill Ewart (BSc 1977) J. Mr Gerard Ian Fox (BSc 1986) K. Mr Andrew Franks (MEng 2010) L. Mr Jonathan Stuart Butler Frere MBE (BA 1974, MA 2014)

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M. Dr Bernardo Ivo-Cruz (PhD 2007) N. Mr Michael Jeans MBE (BA 1964) O. Mr Jean-Christophe Jouanneault (MSc 2007) P. Mr Greg Judge (BSc 2011) Q. Mrs Deborah Jacqueline Knight (née Bostock) (BA 1971) R. Mr Alan John Leaman OBE (BSc 1980) S. Mrs Janet Elizabeth Mitchell (née Barker) (BSc 1982) T. Mr Benjamin Sean Mosley (BA 2008, MSc 2009) U. Mr Clive David Owen (BSc 1975, PGCE 1977) V. Dr Hazel Phillips (née Mottram) (BSc 1995, PhD 1999) W. Mr Jonathan Phillips (BSc 1994) X. Ms Laura Sharples (LLB 2012) Y. Dr Vincent Jervis Smith MBE (PhD 1969) Z. Mr Adam Malcolm Steiner (BA 1993) AA. Mr Dennis Roy Stinchcombe MBE (Hon MA 2010) BB. Mrs Julia Wathen (née Richardson) (BSc 1972) CC. Dr Jill White (Hon DMus 2003) DD. Ms Eleanor Williams (BSc 2013) EE. Mrs Helen Maureen (Pip) Willoughby (née Hepsall) (BA 1951, Testamur 1952, Hon MA 1999) FF. Mrs Linda Jane Wilson (LLB 1982) GG. Dr Stuart Kevin Paterson Wilson (BSc 1979) HH. Mrs Sylvia Ann Wilson (née Welding) (BVSc 1980) II. Miss Nicole Hau Yin Wong (MA 2014) JJ. Mr Graeme Alex Wright (BA 1973) KK. Mr Lakkana Rajiv Peiris Yalagala (BEng 1997)

d. Election of lay member of Council appointed by Convocation for the period 2015-2018

The Chancellor asked the meeting to look at the details of the 12 candidates for the one vacancy:

A. Mrs Jacqueline Burrows (English Literature 2009) B. Mr Geoff Crocker (MA 2010) C. Mrs Bridget de León (née Ashley-Miller) (BA 1979) D. Mrs Julie Goldstein (née Lee) (BSc 1978) E. Major Heloise Goodley (BSc 2001) F. Mr Michael Jeans (BA 1964) G. Mr Tony Lynch (BSc 1987) H. Mr Alastair Matchett (BSc 1991, MSc 1993) I. Miss Clemmie Reynolds (BA 2009) J. Professor Stanley Desmond Smith OBE, FRS (BSc 1952, DSc 1966) K. Mr Matthew Jackson Stringer (BA 1989) L. Mr Hanif Virji (BSc 1985)

e. Appointment of an Independent Assessor of Convocation’s Accounts 2015-16

Mr David Eastham Ratcliffe FCA (BA 1965) was appointed as independent assessor of Convocation’s accounts for the year 2015-2016.

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Item 8: Chancellor’s Business

1. The Chancellor announced formally to Convocation her intention to step down as Chancellor of the University at the end of 2016, when she will have been in post for 13 years. The Chancellor will become Treasurer of her Inn of Court, Grays Inn, and it will not be possible to carry out both roles due to time demands. The Chancellor advised that she will still be in post for the AGM in 2016.

2. The Chancellor thanked the retiring Chair of Convocation, noting that he had in every respect been a towering figure. She advised that she associates Bill with the B’s, as he is both business like and a man of bonhomie. She thanked him for presiding over Convocation for the last 6 years and gave him a present from the University in recognition of his marvellous service. Loud and sustained applause followed.

Item 9: AOB

Lillian Brown (BA 1951, Certificate in Education 1952, Honorary MA 2005) asked if abbreviations could be explained in the papers with a glossary of terms to aid in understanding the content in future papers, and this was agreed.

The Chancellor thanked all for attending and the meeting concluded at 12.15pm. Papers for the following items were referred to during the AGM and are published at www.bristol.ac.uk/alumni/convocation/agm. They are also available by request from Development and Alumni Relations. Item 2 Minutes of the meeting held on Saturday 5 July 2014 Item 4 Report from the Chairman of Convocation and Convocation

Representative on Council including the Convocation Member of Council: Consultation Document

Item 5 Report from the Acting Director of Development and Alumni Relations Item 6 Report from the Treasurer of Convocation Item 7 Elections and appointments

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2016 AGM: B: Report from the Chair of Convocation and Convocation Trustee

Introduction It is with great pleasure that I present my first report as Chair of Convocation and the Alumni Association, and Convocation Trustee. The Convocation report covers the range of exceptional initiatives undertaken by the Convocation and Alumni Association working in close collaboration with the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) and all the University volunteers located around the world who do so much for the University in so many ways. I would like to start by thanking the Deputy Chairs, Linda Wilson and Vikki Stace, for their energy and commitment to the ongoing work of the Committee and also for the support they have given me during my first year as Chair; I am extremely grateful for their unwavering dedication and significant contribution during the year. As many of you are aware, our most important strategic mission is to further alumni engagement and to continue to build a sense of community amongst our alumni. In this report, I will touch upon some of the key initiatives we have undertaken this year that hopefully take us towards our goal. The Branches and informal networks continue to be core to our engagement both locally and internationally. The London Branch continues to thrive under the leadership of Mike Robb delivering a vibrant programme of events throughout the year that are consistently well attended; the Cambridge Branch led by Alison Wilson has grown from strength to strength over recent years and will be holding its 7th annual dinner in October and welcoming the Vice-Chancellor as the honoured after dinner speaker, and in Bristol Jane Thompson, Dick Willis and Linda Wilson never tire of organising interesting events for our alumni. We are also grateful for the many events organised and hosted by the Bristol Alumni Business Network. Internationally, Paris is led by Chrystelle Tassios, Hong Kong by Veronica Pearson, and Singapore by Sean Chou. All of these groups continue to hold an amazing array of events. It was wonderful to attend events over the past year in Bristol, Paris, London, Cambridge, and just recently in New York, and I am continually delighted by the quality of these events and the loyalty that our alumni demonstrate to the University in this regard. In developing our international networks we work very closely with Joanna Sochacka in DARO, who is focused on building outreach into many countries and this will covered more fully in the report from the Executive Director of DARO. Our annual flagship Committee events are the Alumni Association Student Awards Reception and the Alumni Association Annual Lecture which were brilliantly led by Linda Wilson and Dick Willis respectively with the support of Sarah Marshall in the DARO team.

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The Student Awards Reception was held on Thursday 26 November 2015, and once again we were delighted to have the evening hosted by the Chancellor, The Right Hon, the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE who presented the awards to the students. Of the 150 guests who attended the evening, we were pleased to note the large number of students who had come along to support their fellow students, which is wonderful. Awards were presented to 4 students and the evening concluded with a most energetic and entertaining performance by the Bollywood Dance Society. The Annual Lecture was held on Wednesday 13 April 2016, and our keynote speaker Julia Slay, Clore Social Fellow 2015 (BA 2005) gave a most interesting and thought provoking talk on ‘Building a New Economy’. Over 150 guests attended and following the lecture there was a lively Q&A session facilitated by Professor Paddy Ireland, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. Thanks again to Linda and Dick for leading on these important events in the Alumni calendar. It is encouraging to report that registrations for this years’ Alumni Weekend are high and continue to reflect the increased interest from our alumni in engaging with the University and participating in the various events taking place over this special weekend. The selection of activities is designed to appeal to all tastes and it has been a pleasure to work with Mandy Ovens in the DARO team on developing the programme for the weekend. The Convocation and Alumni Association Committee (CAAC) strives to maintain a relevant agenda appropriate to the University and address the needs and interests of alumni in a number of areas. Members of the Committee undertake various areas of responsibility. David Clarke continues to do a remarkable job as Treasurer and he will cover the specific activities and areas of expenditure in his formal report. Clive Scowen has advised on governance issues and together with John Barnbrook and Linda Wilson assisted in developing the Convocation Trustee paper presented in the papers for consideration by members of Convocation. Vikki Stace has been fully involved in the development of the University communications and brand strategy, and has provided significant input into the updating of the alumni website pages this year. Alastair Scott has reviewed and updated the skills matrix supported by Alison Wilson and Sylvia Wilson. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all members of the Committee and in particular acknowledge and thank Tracey Beck and Mark Davey who have been hugely supportive at all times and provided endless guidance on a wide range of issues. Thank you Tracey and Mark. We recognise the important role and value that the Hall Associations play in building alumni engagement. Wills, Manor and Churchill Halls are once again to be congratulated on increasing their outreach and activities, and in a new initiative the Badock Hall Alumni Association has recently been relaunched with Dr John Manley as Chairman.

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Nonesuch continues to grow in terms of its focus and breadth. I am amazed and impressed by the consistently high quality of the editorial content and would like to thank everyone involved in the production of the magazine, and in particular Catherine Treble, for the interesting and vibrant stories prominently featured to specifically engage alumni back into the life of the University. The Churchill piece in particular attracted positive emails and letters from alumni keen to share their own memories of life as students here in the 1950s! We also have one of the most successful LinkedIn groups of any University in the UK and I would encourage each and every one of our alumni to use this platform as a way to connect with colleagues and exchange views on a wide range of topics. The elections have generated significant interest from a large number of alumni who are keen to get involved. This year I am delighted to report that every position is competitive. Specifically, there are 35 nominations for (25) Convocation Representatives on Court, 12 nominations for (4) Convocation Committee positions, and 3 nominations for the role of Deputy Chairman of Convocation. I am delighted to report that the Committee is awarding Convocation Medals to Linda Wilson and Alison Wilson for their outstanding leadership of the Student Awards and the Cambridge Branch respectively. The awards will be presented by the Chancellor at the lunch following the AGM. I am also very pleased to advise you that our former Chair, Bill Ray, will be granted an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University in July.

On a separate note, I must also advise you also that a former chair of Convocation, Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Montague Graves, died in Feb 2016 at the age of 95. Arthur was the 5th Chair of Convocation and he served between 1974 and 1980. Following his retirement as Chairman he remained actively involved in the work of Convocation and the University. His services to the University were marked in February 2000 by the award of an honorary MA. Our condolences go to his family. The key initiative this year has been the development of the University’s New Strategy. I am very pleased to report that over 800 alumni took part in the Vice-Chancellor's strategy consultation via an online survey. In addition, there was healthy participation in a series of Alumni Forums held in Bristol and London. To highlight just a few areas, the Bristol Futures Curriculum received extremely positive response from alumni, and in particular, the area of Innovation and Enterprise was rated very highly, receiving 70% of respondents, in terms of usefulness to students. On the increasingly important topic of international recruitment, alumni felt that a combination of personal connections and targeted marketing in priority markets would be the most effective. Also, when asked what they perceive to be the University’s research strengths, scientific research was mentioned most often, followed by medical research and then engineering. Over 350 alumni expressed an interest in supporting the University in a volunteering capacity.

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The University has found the feedback from alumni extremely helpful and I would like to personally thank all those who participated and contributed to this process over the last few months. As Convocation Trustee and member of the Board of Trustees, it has been a privilege to participate in the development of the University Strategy and I am pleased to report that the draft strategy was approved by the Board of Trustees at the end of May and will be launched externally in the autumn. I would like to take this opportunity to briefly outline the key areas that I perceive as relevant in Convocation’s future, based on the new University Strategy. I think it will be important that the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee looks to develop its goals and objectives in alignment with the new University Strategy and takes on a more active advisory role, acting as ambassadors for the University, supporting our current students in their careers and the employability sphere, and looking at the new internationalisation strategy and how we can best support this. I very much look forward to working with the Committee on the review and to developing an alumni strategy in collaboration with the Development and Alumni Relations Office that will enable us to build an even more positive and brighter future for engagement with our alumni worldwide. In conclusion, I would like to acknowledge and thank the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Hugh Brady, the Registrar Robin Geller and all the members of the senior team who have been very generous with their time and wise counsel during my first year as Chair of Convocation. Also my thanks to Denis Burn, Chair of the Board of Trustees and Katy Gullon, Head of Governance for their guidance and support and particularly, to extend special thanks to our Chancellor, the President of Convocation, whom it has been an enormous privilege and pleasure to work with. Julie Goldstein Chair, Convocation and the Alumni Association 27 June 2016

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2016 AGM: C: Standing Orders of Convocation: Council title update

STANDING ORDERS OF CONVOCATION:

COUNCIL TITLE UPDATE FOR NOTING

Convocation and the Alumni Association is asked to: note title changes to the Standing

Orders

This report has been prepared by: Tracey Beck, Clerk to Convocation

Date of report/paper: 27 June 2016

1. Issue

New University ordinances were adopted on 1 January 2016 which changed the former

University of Bristol Council to the University of Bristol Board of Trustees.

This included a change in title of the Member of Council appointed by Convocation to the

Convocation Trustee.

2. Title Changes

See overleaf, to be noted.

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Standing Orders of Convocation 1. Membership

Under Statute 23, the following former students of the University shall be full members of

Convocation, subject to such conditions as to fees as the Council Board of Trustees may prescribe: all

those holding a recognised academic award of the University, which under University regulations

required at least nine months full-time study or an equivalent period of part-time study.

2. Associate Membership

Associate membership carries the same rights as full membership.

2.1. Associate membership

Academic related staff of the University are associate members of Convocation.

2.2. Application for associate membership

Under Statute 23, the following are entitled to apply for associate membership of Convocation:

(a) All members of Convocation whose membership lapses because of retirement from office or

appointment in the University

(b) Anyone who has pursued for at least two terms a series of units leading to a degree, diploma,

certificate or other qualification of the University

(c) Anyone who has studied for at least two terms at the University, earning credits leading to

qualifications offered by other universities or by professional bodies

(d) Widows and widowers of deceased members of Convocation

Applications for associate membership shall be made in writing to the Secretary, who shall submit

the names of applicants to the Convocation Committee for election.

2.3. Invitation to associate membership

The Convocation Committee may invite to associate membership anyone who would not otherwise

qualify, in recognition of noteworthy contribution either to the University or to Convocation.

3. Loss of membership

Members of Convocation who are deprived by the University of the degree or other academic award

entitling them to membership shall cease to be members of Convocation, but if restored to the

award he or she will again become members.

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4. Chairman or Chairwoman

The Chairman or Chairwoman shall be elected triennially by Convocation from among its members,

to serve for a three-year term office. He or she may seek re-election at the end of his or her period

of office but would not normally serve more than three consecutive terms of office.

5. Deputy Chairman or Chairwoman

The Deputy Chairman or Chairwoman shall be elected triennially by Convocation from among its

members, to serve for a three-year term of office. He or she may seek re-election at the end of his or

her period of office but would not normally serve more than three consecutive terms of office.

6. Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be elected triennially by Convocation from among its members, to serve for a

three-year term of office. He or she may seek re-election at the end of his or her period of office but

would not normally serve more than three consecutive terms of office. Convocation shall annually

appoint independent assessors of Convocation’s accounts.

7. Member of Council Convocation Trustee

If Convocation’s representative on Council the Board of Trustees is not the Chair, he or she shall be

elected triennially by Convocation from among its members, to serve for a three-year term of office.

He or she may seek re-election at the end of his or her period of office but would not normally serve

more than three consecutive terms of office.

8. Members of Court

Twenty-five of Convocation’s representatives on Court shall be elected annually, by distance voting

and at the Annual General Meeting, by Convocation from among its members. Convocation has one

hundred representatives on Court, who serve for renewable four year term of office, in accordance

with the relevant statute. Those seeking election must submit with his or her nomination short

biographical details and a statement of his or her reasons for wishing to stand. Those seeking re-

election must also submit a record of his or her attendance at Court meetings, and Convocation may

refuse to re-elect any member whose record of attendance is poor.

9. Conduct of meetings

(a) The conduct of a debate will be determined by the Chairman or Chairwoman, who shall not

unreasonably refuse any member the right to speak. The Chairman or Chairwoman may require a

member to leave a meeting in the event of his or her disruptive behaviour.

(b) Suggested amendments to any proposal must be put one at a time, before the debate on the

original proposal is concluded. If an amendment is carried, further debate and decision will relate to

the amended proposal.

(c) Voting on any issue will be by a show of hands. The Chairman or Chairwoman may vote, and in the

event of a tied vote has the right to exercise a casting vote.

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(d) Where no written rules are laid down, custom and precedent shall apply to the conduct of

Convocation’s business.

10. Chancellor's power to make directions between Annual General Meetings of Convocation

Subject always to the University's Statutes and Ordinances, the Chancellor may from time to time

make directions with regard to the procedures and governance of Convocation, if in his or her view

the matter is urgent and requires to be dealt with between Annual General Meetings of Convocation.

Any such direction made by the Chancellor under this power will be reported to Convocation at its

next Annual General Meeting.

11. Elections

The election by Convocation of the Chairman or Chairwoman, Deputy Chairman or Chairwoman,

Treasurer, member of Council Convocation Trustee, and representatives on Court shall be by

distance voting and ballot at the Annual General Meeting of Convocation. The election shall be

conducted in accordance with the 1975 ruling on candidate numbers by the then Chancellor,

Professor Dorothy Hodgkin, the 2005 ruling on the eligibility of graduands by the then Chancellor,

The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hale of Richmond, and the 2011 ruling on distance voting by the then

Chancellor, The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Hale of Richmond. Where necessary, a Nominations

Committee will be convened for the elections of Convocation Officers as approved by the 2012 and

2013 Annual General Meetings.

12. Convocation Committee

Please refer to “Constitution of the Convocation Committee”.

Updated July 2016 [previously updated in July 2000; November 2007, July 2013]

Julie Goldstein

Chair of Convocation

July 2016

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2016 AGM: D: Convocation Trustee: Discussion paper

CONVOCATION TRUSTEE: DISCUSSION PAPER

Convocation and the Alumni Association is asked to: consider this report This report has been prepared by: Tracey Beck, Clerk to Convocation Date of report/paper: 27 June 2016 Paper Summary: This paper proposes a process for the selection of multiple candidates for the role of Convocation Trustee, from whom the Board of Trustees or its nominations committee will select a person to act as the Convocation Trustee. Paper History: This report is based on a paper prepared by Clive Scowen, Chair of the Governance Sub-Committee of the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee; and approved by Julie Goldstein, Chair, Convocation and Alumni Association Committee.

1. Issue A new University ordinance was adopted on 1 January 2016 (as prefigured in the Council Effectiveness Review Paper at the Convocation AGM in 2015) which provides that every member of Convocation shall be eligible to stand for appointment to the Board of Trustees as the Convocation Trustee, and that wherever possible at least two candidates should be put forward for consideration by the Board of Trustees or nominations committee of the Board of Trustees if so constituted (see Appendix 1). Convocation’s role as an organisation is to come up with a shortlist for the Nominations Committee of the Board of Trustees. 2. Proposal The Convocation and Alumni Association Committee (CAAC) propose a four stage approach to this process:

(i) As soon as the University’s Board of Trustees announces the vacancy for the Convocation Trustee and the skills which it is seeking in the person to be appointed to that role the CAAC will communicate with the Convocation membership to invite any member with the relevant skills to put himself or herself forward for the role of Convocation Trustee, based on the skill set sought by the Board.

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(ii) The CAAC or a Nominations Committee of the CAAC will review all applications, shortlist and interview potential candidates. This process aims to result in multiple candidates being put forward who (a) are likely to fulfil the Board’s recommendations as to preferred skills, and (b) will be prepared to take up the ex-officio role on the CAAC as well.

(iii) As part of the annual round of elections the Convocation membership will be invited to vote for one of the candidates. The membership will thereby effectively rank the candidates in order of preference.

(iv) The CAAC or a Nominations Committee of the CAAC will review the election results, and recommend the top two or more candidates to the Board of Trustees for the role of Convocation Trustee.

3. Consultation on Proposal It is proposed that the Convocation membership be invited to consider this proposal over the next three months as follows:

1. CAAC consultation via email to all CAAC Branches world wide 2. Notice/advice of consultation in August 2016 Alumni e-newsletter (all alumni

world wide) 3. Comments and feedback sought from Convocation membership three months

from the date of the AGM – by 29 September 2016

Consultation responses will be reviewed by the CAAC at its December 2016 meeting and a final recommendation on the process for the selection of multiple candidates for the role of Convocation Trustee to be put forward at the Convocation AGM in July 2017. 4. Motion That the Convocation membership be invited to consider the CAAC proposal on the process for the selection of multiple candidates for the role of Convocation Trustee over the next three months, and be provided with the opportunity to provide comments or feedback by 29 September 2016.

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Appendix 1: Ordinance 5, University of Bristol

EXTRACT FROM THE CHARTER, ACTS, STATUTES, ORDINANCES AND

REGULATIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL 2015-16

Point 4. The Convocation Trustee

Every member of Convocation shall be eligible to stand for appointment to the Board

of Trustees as the Convocation Trustee.

Prior to (or upon, if the vacancy is a casual vacancy) a vacancy arising on the Board

of Trustees for a Convocation Trustee, the Board of Trustees will consider the

balance and range of skills, backgrounds and experience of the Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees may make recommendations as to any Preferred Skills.

The Clerk to the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Clerk to Convocation, will

invite members of Convocation to stand for appointment to the Board of Trustees and

notify them of any Preferred Skills. Candidates shall be recommended by

Convocation, following selection in a manner determined by Convocation. In

considering its recommendations, Convocation will have regard to any Preferred

Skills. Wherever possible, Convocation will seek to recommend at least two

candidates per vacancy.

The Board of Trustees shall consider the recommended candidates. The Board of

Trustees may delegate responsibility for consideration of the recommended

candidates to a nominations committee of the Board of Trustees (howsoever called or

constituted). Where such delegation occurs, that nominations committee shall

nominate one candidate per vacancy to the Board of Trustees.

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2016 AGM: E: Report of the Director of Development and Alumni Relations

It is a privilege to report to alumni and other Convocation members about our successes in fundraising and in alumni relations, which occur in collaboration with our alumni volunteers and Bristol academics. I am delighted to be attending my first Convocation AGM to share that success with you now, and to have the opportunity to thank our many volunteers and partners.

Fundraising

In the financial year to date the total fundraising cash income raised is £3.41m and we are on target to achieve £3.8m. In addition we have raised £2.1m in new philanthropic funds and are on target to achieve £2.8m. The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) team have worked closely with academic colleagues in the Faculty of Engineering to secure two recent major gifts. Thomson Reuters have generously pledged a philanthropic gift of £269,015 to establish a new Lectureship in Financial Informatics and Data Science and an alumnus from the Class of 1962 has made a tremendous gift of £500,000 to support the construction and equipping of the New Wing of the Queen's Building. This the largest single philanthropic gift received by the University from an individual donor in a lifetime, and I am delighted that this comes from one of our distinguished alumni. In addition, organisations such as Santander have pledged £144k over three years in scholarships for the Bristol Innovation Programme, and an additional £50k for the Santander Internships in China (both pledges supporting a WP student group). We have also received a pledge from the Wolfson Foundation towards the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility Phase II (a total of just over £800k). Results from the most recent Ross-CASE Survey of Charitable Giving to Universities in the UK shows that Bristol has the fourth highest number of donors giving between £1-£999 per annum (after Oxbridge) and the largest number of donors giving between £1,000 and £10,000. In this vein, a recent mailing highlighting Bristol's ground breaking research firsts was sent to prospective supporters with the potential to give at the £1,000+ level. To date this appeal has successfully raised over £35k from 20 new Bristol Pioneers. Total Regular Giving cash income received to date has increased year on year to £835,000. Our donors have supported Bristol students and research, created new programmes, refurbished buildings, and enabled and encouraged discovery at the University. My very warm thanks are due to everyone who has contributed – alumni, students, staff, parents, friends, trusts and foundations, and many more – at every level.

We have also recently celebrated the marvellous contributions of the Wolfson Foundation to the University. A new coat of arms of Sir Isaac Wolfson has been painted onto one of the blank stone shields in the Old Council Chamber of the Wills Memorial Building, in their honour. The Wolfson Shield provides a way for us to thank the Foundation for their marvellous support to the University for over forty years.

Two other groups deserve thanks in relation to fundraising. One is the Foundation Inc USA, chaired by Lesley Silvester. This board of six alumni Directors work hard to

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raise Bristol’s profile and to support fundraising from US-based alumni. They have supported our cardiovascular research, student scholarships, the Cabot Institute, and a wide range of other University programmes. We were delighted that this year Jane Camblin, who after 10 years recently completed her term as Chair of the Foundation, will be granted an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University in July.

The second group comprises staff and alumni who serve on the Alumni Foundation Committee. This Committee distributes a portion of funds raised from alumni and other donations – their aim is to enhance Bristol students’ University experience. The Committee, which is ably chaired by Emeritus Professor Bob Evans FRS (PhD 1970), to date this year has distributed £130,754 of alumni and friends donations across a very wide range of student support projects.

Alumni engagement

Today, we are very pleased to be holding this weekend long programme of events here in Bristol, which you all know well. Time spent here stays with you, and when you run in to a fellow Bristol alumnus/a after graduating, there's always a connection shared. This year, alumni have met up at over 80 events across the world, not only re-telling their tales, but discussing our shared future and making valuable new connections from within a unique community. Many of our events are run by local volunteers, and we are very privileged to work with such dedicated alumni in, to name but a few cities, Shanghai and Sydney, Paris and Bogota, and closer to home, London, Cambridge, and Bristol. Over 400 alumni, supporters and friends attended Vice-Chancellor receptions on a visit to Asia in April 2016 for a series of Alumni Receptions, donor functions and diplomatic meetings in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. This trip featured presentations aimed at raising the University’s profile, the work of SPHERE, and sharing alumni and philanthropic priorities in these key international markets. A series of 30 individual meetings were also held with key influencers, donors, friends and supporters. In addition 40 alumni volunteers were recruited to improve our International networks and support our recruitment and employability programmes. In May DARO undertook a joint visit to China with the Faculties of Social Sciences and Law and Engineering to build our 6,500-strong Bristol alumni community, our largest international network. We held a number of meetings and networking events furthering our ambition to build two networks, which began in 2015, one in Beijing and one in Shanghai. Both groups are now well-established, and the trip also served to facilitate connections for the new Social Sciences and Law professional liaison programme. These networks are designed to support our alumni engagement, student recruitment and careers outreach in China through partnership working. We now take the opportunity to hold small alumni gatherings with academics and Deans wherever they travel, with successful gatherings being held in Thailand, Sydney and San Francisco over the last year. This year, too, alumni have increasingly helped our mission to welcome the best students here, by sharing their Bristol stories with young people, and inspiring them during their time here through professional careers talks, lectures, mentoring, and service on advisory and governance boards.

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A plan for Alumni Consultation on the University’s new strategic plan was developed, with the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee providing valuable input during this period. Consultation sessions hosted by Deloitte in London and the Foundation Inc in New York provided an opportunity to engage alumni and prospects in a meaningful way whilst hearing their reflections on the draft strategy, and the Convocation Chair has outlined the important alumni survey consultation work also undertaken. We are very grateful to alumni for their support throughout this process through discussions, surveys, and their important feedback has contributed greatly to the shape of the new plan. Our communications continue to increase in scope and reach, and in January this year, we broke our Enewsletter open-rate levels. Our highest in the previous year was 26%, but this year we reached 38%. This is far above general university standards, and was largely due to the more proactive alumni stories and features we have been including. Overall we have increased the open rate average to 30%, and now average 2,000 clicks-throughs for our headline articles. We have sent over 440,000 emails since August 2015. This is significantly higher than this time last year and reflects both the growth of DARO’s programme and the increasing demand on our communication resources from other university departments. We have promoted various department-led events and opportunities, and circulated email newsletters for Law and Physics. As the Chair has mentioned, Nonesuch continues to act as our flagship communications tool. Alumni Facebook numbers increased by 26% this year, from 4,835 to 6,129; and we have 19,614 members in our vibrant Linkedin group. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Tracey Beck who was the Acting Director of DARO for the last year, and I am delighted that Tracey has returned to her role as Deputy Director. I would also like to thank Julie Goldstein, Chair of Convocation and the Alumni Association for her wonderful support and assistance over the last year – thank you very much Julie.

May I also extend my very warm thanks to all members of the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee for their contributions, and to all alumni and friends who have supported Bristol and our community over the past year.

Mr Stephen O’Connor Director of Development and Alumni Relations

27 June 2016

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2016 AGM: F: Report from the Treasurer of Convocation

I have pleasure in submitting the 2016 accounts for consideration at the AGM

Income

The University Grant provided the annual grant of £7,000 and £1,165 was transferred

from the Zutshi-Smith Fund–see below under ‘Contributions to Branches’

Expenditure

Events

Convocation supports three annual events in Bristol, the Alumni Weekend, the

Alumni Association Student Awards and Reception and the annual Convocation

Lecture.

The total expenditure on these events is much in line with the previous year.

Expenditure on the Alumni Association Student Awards Reception increased due to

an increased number of guests. Savings were found in respect of the Annual

Convocation Lecture compared to the previous year.

Operating expenses

This year the Awards and Medals expense includes purchase of 5 additional

Convocation Medals £742, and £1,425 on new Alumni Association Student Awards

Boards, which list recipients of the awards. These can be seen in the entrance to

Richmond House the home of the Student Union.

Administration costs include travel expenses of Convocation and Alumni Association

Committee members, Committee meeting costs and stationery charges.

Contributions to Branches

Convocation contributes to Branches to promote alumni engagement throughout the

world. In 2015-16 funds were provided to the branches in Cambridge, London,

Japan and Paris to support this. Under the terms of the Zutshi-Smith bequest we are

able to reclaim these expenses against the Fund, £1,165 has therefore been

transferred from the Zutshi Smith Fund to the main account.

Convocation made a contribution of £1,000 to assist with the purchase of a Shaun

the Sheep which is now located in the Students’ Union building.

Summary

This year reserves carried forward are reduced by nearly £3,000 to £9,343, but with

the Zutshi-Smith Fund, Convocation still has available reserves of over £19,000.

The Zutshi- Smith Fund

This Fund was left to Convocation by a previous Chair. During the year the Capital

element of the fund decreased by £5,167 due to world stock market downturns.

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Convocation only has access to the Current account which stands at £10,175 at 31

March 2016.

David Clarke, Treasurer

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2016 AGM – G: Elections and appointments

a. Election of the Deputy Chair of Convocation and the Alumni Association

Committee for the period 2016-2019

Each year, one of the three Officers of Convocation is elected for a three-year term,

renewable for a maximum of three terms. This year it is the Deputy Chair of

Convocation. Three valid candidacies have been received, therefore an election is

required.

The Office of Deputy Chair is currently jointly held by Linda Wilson (LLB 1982) and

Victoria Stace (BA 1971) both co-opted by the Committee on 5 March 2015 until 31

July 2016, following the resignation of Dr Robert Dufton (LLB 1983, Honorary LLD

2014). Victoria Stace (BA1971) is not standing in the election to become Deputy

Chair of Convocation.

Candidates – Deputy Chair of Convocation

1. Mr Christopher Andrew Didcote (BSc 2008) 2. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976) 3. Mrs Linda Jane Wilson (LLB 1982)

Candidate statements are shown below:

1. Mr Christopher Andrew Didcote (BSc 2008)

I have been actively involved in the life of Convocation since graduating in 2008, in

my final year of university I reformed the Manor Hall Association and was elected as

a lifetime Vice-President in 2014 for my continued efforts in helping the Association

grow its membership base, which now includes members all over the world. Since

graduating I have also sat on Court and the Convocation Committee. My

professional work has seen me work closely with a major political party for a number

of years, acting as the technical lead on an extensive project that has seen over 650

associations and MPs come together to better engage with the electorate and party

members. I feel my experience in this regard would be ideally suited to the aims of

Convocation, allowing my expertise to further enhance the good work that has been

done in recent years to engage with alumni.

Proposed by: Mrs Lilian Edna Brown (née Oakman) (BA 1951, Certificate in

Education 1952, Honorary MA 2005)

Seconded by: Dr Martin Crossley Evans MBE, JP (BA 1978, PhD 1990)

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2. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976)

Studying at Bristol I met people from different backgrounds to mine, which I value. I

am a scientist but Bristol kept my horizons broadened - students I met and also the

City. My education at Bristol taught me to stand on my two feet - invaluable in my

career in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PI). Looking at the progress of graduates ,

Bristol seem to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. In PI there is emphasis on

‘getting the job done’. I have been involved in several professional committees,

including being chairman. I joined the Paris alumni when working there. Since my

return I participate in the London Section of the Alumni -on the Committee. I am

committed to helping Bristol and wish to see it rise further in the academic ranking.

Lately I have taken an academic appointment at King’s College London, I am

pleased about the historical connection between Bristol and KCL.

Proposed by: Mr Alan David Ingham (MEng 1999)

Seconded by: Mr Julian Metcalfe (BSc 1978)

3. Mrs Linda Jane Wilson (LLB 1982)

I have been a member of the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee for

several years and am currently its Joint Deputy Chair. I play an active role in various

sub-committees and chair the annual Alumni Association Student Awards sub-

committee and organise the awards evening. I sit on the Governance sub-

committee and am actively involved in the Bristol Alumni Branch. In addition I

represent the committee on the Alumni Foundation, a role which I find immensely

satisfying as it involves giving grants to support student activities within the

University. I continue to have active involvement with current students, both

undergraduates and postgraduates, through close links with Bristol Student’s Union.

I was a partner in a major Bristol law firm for 20 years and have experience with

strategic direction and objectives in large organisations. I believe I can continue to

provide appropriate support to the Chair of the Convocation and Alumni Association.

Proposed by: Ms Victoria Penelope Stace (BA 1971)

Seconded by: Mr Richard Willis FRSA (BSc 1974, Certificate in Education 1975)

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b. Election of four members of the Convocation and Alumni

Association Committee for the period 2016-2019

Each year Convocation may elect four members to serve for renewable three-year terms on the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee. This year twelve valid candidacies have been received, therefore an election is required. *Current Committee Member. The number of Committee meetings the Member has attended, out of 15 since being elected in 2013, is indicated ( /15). ** Member co-opted in 2015. Candidates – Convocation and Alumni Association Committee

1. Mr Max Daniel Austin (BA 2015) 2. Mr Christopher Terence Burns (BSc 1977) 3. Mrs Catherine Emma Ellis (née Hackforth) (BA 2007) 4. Mr Charles Matthew Mcmanus Gunter (BSc 2006, Certificate in Education 2007, MSc

2009) 5. Mr John Peter Hall (BA 2010) 6. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976) 7. Ms Victoria Penelope Stace (BA 1971) *(12/15) 8. Mr Christopher Richard Wallis (BSc 1978) 9. Mrs Julia Margaret Wathen (née Richardson) (BSc 1972) ** (2/2) 10. Mr Stephen Thomas Wiggan (BA 2002) 11. Miss Fiona-Jayne Mackenzie Wilkie (MSc 2003) 12. Mrs Linda Jane Wilson (LLB 1982) * (15/15)

Candidate statements are shown overleaf:

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1. Mr Max Daniel Austin (BA 2015)

I read History at Bristol, and graduated in 2015. I was elected as a Undergraduate

Education Sabbatical Officer to Bristol SU for 2015/16 and before that served as

Faculty Representative on Senate (and incidentally also Court) for the year 2014/15.

I have deeply valued my time working for the improvement of the student experience

at Bristol and have gained a good understanding of the current initiatives that exist in

the university. In particular I have played an important role in forming the new Vision

and Strategy and would deeply value any opportunity to monitor its implementation.

Although I have only just left the university I feel an enormous sense of debt to the

institution and would like to stay involved and ensure that it delivers the same, if not

better, experience to those students that have yet to come.

Proposed by: Mr Alexander Bradbrook (BSc 2014, Certificate of Higher Education

2015)

Seconded by: Mr Tom Flynn (BSc 2013)

2. Mr Christopher Terence Burns (BSc 1977)

Three stimulating years at Bristol shaped my values of tolerance, fortitude and

endeavour. After graduating in Physics in 1977, I pursued a business career, first

with Inland Revenue and latterly as a tax partner with PwC including management

roles, until 2010. Subsequently, I have built consultancy and property businesses,

been a non-executive director and Audit Committee Chair at an NHS Trust and I am

now taking up a Policy Adviser role at HM Treasury. I act as President of an

overseas property- owners association and lecture extensively on tax. I am an

enthusiastic member of Midlands Convocation Branch, and of Court at Bristol

(currently serving second term) where I hope I have brought some business insight.

Being a member of the Committee will enable me to continue my contribution to the

University’s success through alumni engagement, particularly utilising my network of

connections in the important Midlands region, where I live.

Proposed by: Mrs Carol Southworth (née Smith) (BA 1965)

Seconded by: Mr Timothy Drakeford (BA 1966)

3. Mrs Catherine Emma Ellis (née Hackforth) (BA 2007)

I read English at Bristol, and enjoyed my first taste of journalism with positions on

student newspaper Epigram and arts magazine Helicon. After graduating in 2007 I

completed a postgraduate diploma in journalism and began a rewarding career in

media and communications, including public relations for the nuclear sector and

editorial roles on computing and graphic design publications. I’m now a specialist

technology journalist and live in the beautiful city of Bristol with my husband, who I

met at Hiatt Baker Hall. The university has unlocked so many doors for me, and I

would now like to return the favour and support fellow students by lending my media

and communication skills to the alumni association.

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Proposed by: Mr Matthew Ellis (BDS 2009)

Seconded by: Miss Mei-An Hoe (BDS 2009)

4. Mr Charles Matthew Mcmanus Gunter (BSc 2006, Certificate in

Education 2007, MSc 2009)

I was a student representative at subject and Senate level was Wills Hall JCR

President. As a graduate, I have served on Convocation Committee (2010 – 2013)

and the nominations committee for the recent Chair of Convocation election. I was

Wills Hall Association Secretary for 7 years before becoming Chairman. Recently I

have been involved in reviving the Badock Hall Association. I have been Deputy

Warden of Badock for the last 7 years and taught in Bristol before moving to teacher

training where I was involved in introducing Teach First to the South West. I now

work in the University of Bristol Planning and Business Intelligence Team. Across

my jobs I am focused on student support, before, during and after study in an

educational and pastoral capacity. I am particularly interested in alumni/student

engagement. I am a firm believer that the connection with the University does not

end with graduation.

Proposed by: Professor Mark Lowenberg (PhD 1998)

Seconded by: Dr John Manley (BSc 1978, PhD 1982)

5. Mr John Peter Hall (BA 2010)

My aim is to bring the experience of being a mature student at Bristol in the years

2007-2010 and my extensive experience in Business and Industry prior to those

years, to help with the application on implementation of University plans and

strategies where and when required by the University management from the Alumni

Association Committee. Previous experience includes IT Management and

consultancy, Aero Engineering, Operations Management and Global Procurement,

at medium and senior management levels.

Proposed by: Professor Nils Langer (Professor of German Linguistics, University of

Bristol)

Seconded by: Mr Michael Richardson (Senior Assistant Librarian, University of

Bristol)

6. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976)

Studying at Bristol I met people from different backgrounds to mine, which I value. I

am a scientist but Bristol kept my horizons broadened - students I met and also the

City. My education at Bristol taught me to stand on my two feet - invaluable in my

career in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PI). Looking at the progress of graduates ,

Bristol seem to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. In PI there is emphasis on

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‘getting the job done’. I have been involved in several professional committees,

including being chairman. I joined the Paris alumni when working there. Since my

return I participate in the London Section of the Alumni -on the Committee. I am

committed to helping Bristol and wish to see it rise further in the academic ranking.

Lately I have taken an academic appointment at King’s College London, I am

pleased about the historical connection between Bristol and KCL.

Proposed by: Mr Alan Ingham (MEng 1999)

Seconded by: Mr Julian Metcalfe (BSc 1978)

7. Ms Victoria Penelope Stace (BA 1971) *(12/15)

Since graduating, I have followed a career in publishing and public relations. My skill

set includes media relations, social media, brand development, copy writing and

strategic communications. I have set up and run my own consultancy, and led (as

both CEO and Chair) several international PR companies. I am a Director on the

Board of Trustees of the University of Bristol, Chair the Student Affairs Committee of

the University and am a Governor of Badminton School Bristol. Outside work, my

driving interests are the theatre and literature. Married with two adult children, I

divide my time between London, Wiltshire and Greece.

Proposed by: Mrs Linda Wilson (LLB 1982)

Seconded by: Mr Bill Ray (BSc 1975)

8. Mr Christopher Richard Wallis (BSc 1978)

I read Mathematics at Bristol, was a member of the Rag committee in my second

year and graduated in 1978. I qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1981 and have

been a director of numerous public and private companies, as well as a trustee of

the charities Plant For Peace and Future Brilliance. I have been a Bristol Pioneer for

over a decade and in recent years have mentored final year Engineering Dept

students as part of my efforts to pass on the benefits of grey hair! I am now keen to

apply my experience further in a formal Alumni role and help to strengthen the

Students-Staff-Alumni community.

Proposed by: Mr Samuel Harris (BSc 2013)

Seconded by: Mr Theodore Ricketts (MEng 2014)

9. Mrs Julia Margaret Wathen (née Richardson) (BSc 1972) ** (2/2)

After Bristol I embarked on a career in international banking, and more recently have

been working in finance with schools, small companies and charities. My student

days are long past but I was delighted to respond to the Centenary Appeal and

renew acquaintance with the University. I have since become Treasurer of the

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London Branch of Alumni and a member of Court. My particular interests are the

issues of undergraduate recruitment, graduate entry into work and how we add value

to the alumni network thereafter. I am also personally very interested in the

environment and climate change which are the focus of the Cabot Institute. The

University of Bristol is on all our CVs but the relationship can be so much more than

words on paper. I would value the opportunity to serve on the CAAC and help in

widening Alumni knowledge of and opportunities for participation in this relationship.

Proposed by: Mrs Alice Hogg (née Taylor) (BSc 1972)

Seconded by: Dr Robert Dufton (LLB 1983, Honorary LLD 2014)

10. Mr Stephen Thomas Wiggan (BA 2002)

I am hugely grateful for the opportunities I enjoyed while I was at Bristol University.

Like many Bristol students, I had the time of my life. I became involved in the Music

Society, serving as President in my final year. After graduating, I established my

career in Human Resources and I currently have responsibility for European

employment policy within a global organisation. My work has inspired a keen

interest in employability, self development and personal effectiveness – critical in

today’s challenging labour market. I’ve enjoyed bringing these interests to Bristol

recently by mentoring students and speaking at events about today’s employment

challenges. I would like to work on behalf of the alumni community to promote our

contribution to both students’ and the University’s success: developing rewarding

opportunities for alumni to help students get the most out of their time at Bristol,

support their personal and career development and achieve their potential.

Proposed by: Mrs Natalie Coolbergen (née Wiggan) (BA 1999)

Seconded by: Mrs Katherine Moore (née Ayres) (BA 2003)

11. Miss Fiona-Jayne Mackenzie Wilkie (MSc 2003)

In 2002, I graduated from Bristol with MSc Computer Science and currently work at

the University of Bristol as Deputy Director of Residential and Hospitality Services.

Previously, I was Warden of University Hall for 10 years and a constituent part of this

role was to encourage the development of a supportive and inclusive culture, along

with fostering individual development in the widest educational sense. In 2004, I was

appointed a Justice of the Peace, being a Magistrate is both a responsible and

rewarding role, which allows me to give something back to my community. In 2012, I

became a member of Bristol City Councils Citizens' Forum which provides

opportunities for local residents to get involved in decision making and act as a

‘sounding-board’. I would now like to take an active role in Alumni affairs, as I

believe my management expertise and knowledge of Higher Education and Student

Communities makes me well placed to help ensure the future of Bristol Students.

Proposed by: Dr Ali Mokrane (MEng 2005, PhD 2012)

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Seconded by: Ms Pru Lawrence-Archer (BA 1977)

12. Mrs Linda Jane Wilson (LLB 1982) * (15/15)

I have been a member of the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee for

several years and am currently its Joint Deputy Chair. I play an active role in various

sub-committees and chair the annual Alumni Association Student Awards sub-

committee and organise the awards evening. I sit on the Governance sub-

committee and am actively involved in the Bristol Alumni Branch. In addition I

represent the committee on the Alumni Foundation, a role which I find immensely

satisfying as it involves giving grants to support student activities within the

University. I continue to have active involvement with current students, both

undergraduates and postgraduates, through close links with Bristol Student’s Union.

I was a partner in a major Bristol law firm for 20 years and have experience with

strategic direction and objectives in large organisations. I believe I can continue play

a useful and productive part in the committee.

Proposed by: Ms Victoria Stace (BA 1971)

Seconded by: Mr Richard Willis FRSA (BSc 1974, Certificate in Education 1975)

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c. Election of 25 Convocation representatives on Court for the period 2016-

2020

Each year Convocation may elect 25 members to serve for renewable four-year

terms as Convocation Representatives on Court. This year, 35 valid candidacies

have been received, therefore an election is required.

* Current Member of Court. Years listed denote meetings attended since being

elected in 2012. ** Current member of Court, Student Elected Officer.

Candidates – Convocation Representatives on Court

1. Dr Eric Stephen Albone MBE (Certificate in Education 1979) 2. Mr Jonathan Edward Ardrey (BEng 1993, MSc 2011) 3. Mr Max Daniel Austin (BA 2015) ** 4. Mr Nicholas Jonathan Barnett (BSc 2008) *(2012, 2013) 5. Mrs Ann Ruth Bradford (née Milner) (BSc 1964) 6. Mr Peter Maurice Burling (BA 1955) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 7. Mr Alexander Chau (LLB 2014) 8. Mr Simon Alastair Nigel Collinson (BSc 1985) 9. Dr Robert Dufton (LLB 1983, Honorary LLD 2014) *(2012, 2013) 10. Mrs Catherine Emma Ellis (née Hackforth) (BA 2007) 11. Mr David Neill Ewart (BSc 1977) 12. Dr Theresa Bernadette Regin Freeman-Wang FRSA (MB ChB 1989) 13. Dr Anuradha Ganapathy (MSc 1999, PhD 2009) 14. Mr Kenneth Gardener (BA 1950) 15. Mr Robert Griffiths (BSc 2013) 16. Mr Charles Matthew Mcmanus Gunter (BSc 2006, Certificate in Education 2007,

MSc 2009) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 17. Mr John Peter Hall (BA 2010) 18. Dr Stephanie Jane Harris (MSci 2011, PhD 2015) ** 19. Miss Ashley Howden-Richards (BA 2012) 20. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976) 21. Dr Tim John Fitzmaurice Mitchell (MB ChB 1980) 22. Mr Graham Mullan (Medicine 1971-1972) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 23. Dr John Millington Munns (MPhil 2007) 24. Mrs Nicola Helen Press (née Clapton) (BA 1975) *(2012, 2013, 2015) 25. Mr Richard Julian Rossington (MA 1994, Diploma 1998) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 26. Mr Richard Maurice Schmidt (LLB 1977) *(2013, 2014, 2015) 27. Mr Clive Richard Scowen (LLB 1980) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 28. Mr Leon R Smith (BA 2005) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 29. Miss Danielle Standish (BSc 2015) 30. Mr Dennis Roy Stinchcombe MBE (Honorary MA 2010) 31. The Rev Dr Simon Alexander Thorn (BSc 1989, PhD 1993) *(2013,2014) 32. Mr Keith Walton (BSc 1972) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) 33. Mr Tobin Liam James Webb (BA 2006, MA 2010) 34. Mr Christopher John Whiteside (BSc 1983) *(2014, 2015) 35. Mr James Witte (BSc 2014)

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Candidate statements are shown below:

1. Dr Eric Stephen Albone MBE (Certificate in Education 1979)

I offer my life experience as research scientist, as teacher and as director/co-founder

of Clifton Scientific Trust, charity 1086933 engaging young people in the world of

science/engineering (eg Meet-a-Medic with Bristol primary schools and UK-Japan

Young Scientist Workshop programme (19 workshops since 2001). As the first

person in my family to enter university and am keen to support the aspirations of

similar young people. Involved in public engagement from post-doc days in US, and

I volunteered for some 30 years with British Science Association (now an Honorary

Fellow). My Bristol PGCE (1979) came in mid-career and transformed my life.

Following a doctorate in chemistry from Oxford, and three years in the US, I came to

Bristol in 1970 working between Chemistry and the Veterinary School exploring the

field of mammalian semiochemistry. Post PGCE, I taught at Clifton College for 17

years during which time we set up Clifton Scientific Trust.

Proposed by: Mrs Janet Kirk (née Bolwig) (BSc 1968, Certificate in Education 1970)

Seconded by: Mr Jos Moule (BSc 1982)

2. Mr Jonathan Edward Ardrey (BEng 1993, MSc 2011)

I read Engineering at Bristol University and was an enthusiastic OTC member before

being commissioned as an Army Officer in 1993. I joined the John Lewis

Partnership (Waitrose) in 1999, eventually returning to Bristol in 2005. I have held a

number of senior retail posts, running large teams in UK operations and change

programme management. My enjoyment of these roles was enhanced by studying

at Bristol for an MSc in Strategic Management. Both careers have involved

charitable and voluntary work, and next year I am seconded to one of the Prince's

Charities, supported by Waitrose. I have a broad global view through living and

working in Germany, projects and travel in Africa and the Middle East and

permanent links to Malta and the US. I would like to be a Court Representative to

'give something back' to an organisation that has been instrumental in my career

development.

Proposed by: Mr Andrew Ardrey (BEng 1992)

Seconded by: Miss Claire Frazer (BEng 1993)

3. Mr Max Daniel Austin (BA 2015) **

I read History at Bristol, and graduated in 2015. I was elected as a Undergraduate

Education Sabbatical Officer to Bristol SU for 2015/16 and before that served as

Faculty Representative on Senate (and incidentally also Court) for the year 2014/15.

I have deeply valued my time working for the improvement of the student experience

at Bristol and have gained a good understanding of the current initiatives that exist in

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the university. In particular I have played an important role in forming the new Vision

and Strategy and would deeply value any opportunity to monitor its implementation.

Although I have only just left the university I feel an enormous sense of debt to the

institution and would like to stay involved and ensure that it delivers the same, if not

better, experience to those students that have yet to come.

Proposed by: Mr Alexander Bradbrook (BSc 2014, Certificate of Higher Education

2015)

Seconded by: Mr Tom Flynn (BSc 2013)

4. Mr Nicholas Jonathan Barnett BSc (BSc 2008) *(2012, 2013)

I read Geography at Bristol graduating in 2008, after a sabbatical as Vice-President

Welfare of the Students' Union in 2006-7. During my time at Bristol I was a

passionate debater, hockey player and student union volunteer. Since 2009 I have

been a Strategy Consultant at Accenture specializing in customer strategy, in

particular sales, service and marketing; working with a range of high tech clients and

public sector businesses. I am also a leading member of Accenture’s Inclusion and

Diversion work, as a proud and out gay man; working closely with the Terrence

Higgins Trust, Stonewall and the British Film Institute. I have been committed to

Bristol University since graduation, attending and helping to propose motions at

Court and bring sponsorship into Union societies. I feel I can offer Convocation a

huge amount with my professional background and my focus on students as

consumers, and leading inclusion and diversity policy.

Proposed by: Mr Ben Ullmann (BSc 2006)

Seconded by: Mr Tom Noble (BSc 2006)

5. Mrs Ann Ruth Bradford (née Milner) (BSc 1964)

After working for the Atomic Energy Authority (Analytical Chemistry Department) I

studied Chemistry and Zoology at Bristol graduating in 1964. Being also interested

in social work I gained a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Studies (Southampton

University) 1965 and worked as a Child Care Officer for 3 years. When science

teachers were needed I studied for a PGCE ( University of Central England) then

taught at Edgbaston High School for 23 years specialising in Science and Design

Technology. I have maintained my links with Bristol over the years by attending

Alumni Reunion weekends, AGMs, lectures and various other events. I also

belonged to the Midlands Branch of Convocation. I am proud to have studied at a

world class university. I now live near Bristol and would very much like to make a

fuller contribution to help future students have the rich and rewarding experience that

I enjoyed.

Proposed by: Mr Roy Barlow (BSc 1962)

Seconded by: Mrs Gillian Jones (née Jackson) (BA 1964, Diploma 1965)

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6. Mr Peter Maurice Burling (BA 1955) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Following graduation I spent two years in the Army and was commissioned in the

Border Regiment and based in Germany. My career was spent in industry initially

with 3M Company,then for some years in the chemical industry with Albright and

Wilson. From 1971 to 1995 I worked for British Steel in senior commercial, marketing

and general management positions all with world wide responsibilities. I was a

Director of a number of British Steel overseas subsidiaries. I travelled extensively in

Europe, North.America, the Far East and Australasia. I represented British Steel on

various international bodies and served as the President of a major European trade

and technical organisation. I was a founder member of the Steel Construction

Institute and served on their Executive board from 1986 to 1996

Proposed by: Mr Richard James (BA 1955, Certificate in Education 1958)

Seconded by: Mr John Asher (BSc 1962)

7. Mr Alexander Chau (LLB 2014)

I began my studies at Bristol in the fall of 2011, having lived in western Canada for

most of my life. What seemed foreign became closely familiar, as I was warmly

welcomed by coursemates, academics, and my fellow Goldney residents alike. My

experience helped me to co-found the American and Canadian Society. Having

graduated in 2014, I am now a current postgraduate at the University and a legal

practice candidate. I have also spent time as a research assistant and volunteering

with a LawWorks project helping disabled children. As an international graduate, I

am conscious of the importance of a University experience that strives to accept

people from whatever country or background. I will always remember and be

grateful for the knowledge I was so privileged to learn, and I hope now to give back

to the University community and its alumni by serving as a member of Court.

Proposed by: Mr Nabil Virji (LLB 2014)

Seconded by: Mr Alexander Murray (Biomedical Sciences 2013- )

8. Mr Simon Alastair Nigel Collinson (BSc 1985)

I studied Mechanical Engineering at Bristol University (1982-1985) and was a

member of the Rowing Club. Since leaving University I have worked at a senior

level in Sales, Marketing and General Management in a variety of Fast Moving

Consumer Goods and Technology industries. I am currently working on the board of

a start up business in Consumer Electronics. My son is studying at UCL and I visited

many universities with him including Bristol during the application process. This

gave me a different perspective on how potential candidates view universities. I

gained much from my time at Bristol University and would welcome the opportunity

to now give something back. The University market is becoming increasingly

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competitive and I hope that by volunteering for Bristol's Convocation Court I will able

to contribute to its future direction and to support its presence as a leading global

University.

Proposed by: Dr Nigel Wright (BSc 1981, PhD 1985)

Seconded by: Mr David Betts (BSc 1985)

9. Dr Robert Dufton (LLB 1983, Honorary LLD 2014) *(2012, 2013)

I graduated from the University in 1983 with a LLB in law. After studying at the

College of Law, I was articled at Lovells and after qualifying as a solicitor, practised

in their London and New York offices. I work as Director of Campaigns (i.e.

fundraising) at the University of Sheffield. Previously I was Director of the Paul

Hamlyn Foundation and other national grant-making organisations. From 2002-08 I

served as one of Court’s representatives on the University Council. In 2010 I became

Chairman of the London branch of the Alumni Association and was elected as

Deputy Chairman of Convocation at the 2010 AGM and served in these roles until

2014. I was elected to Court in 2009. In 2014 I was honoured to be awarded an

Honorary Doctorate by the University for my work in philanthropy and fundraising. I

am a member of the Arts & Humanities Research Council.

Proposed by: Ms Victoria Stace (BA 1971)

Seconded by: Mrs Julia Wathen (née Richardson) (BSc 1972)

10. Mrs Catherine Emma Ellis (née Hackforth) (BA 2007)

I read English at Bristol, and enjoyed my first taste of journalism with positions on

student newspaper Epigram and arts magazine Helicon. After graduating in 2007 I

completed a postgraduate diploma in journalism and began a rewarding career in

media and communications, including public relations for the nuclear sector and

editorial roles on computing and graphic design publications. I’m now a specialist

technology journalist and live in the beautiful city of Bristol with my husband, who I

met at Hiatt Baker Hall. The university has unlocked so many doors for me, and I

would now like to return the favour and support fellow students by lending my media

and communication skills to the alumni association.

Proposed by: Mr Matthew Ellis (BDS 2009)

Seconded by: Miss Mei-An Hoe (BDS 2009)

11. Mr David Neill Ewart (BSc 1977)

I graduated from Bristol, with a BSc in Economics and Economic History in 1977,

having in my time at Bristol been a Union Councillor and member of the Churchill

Hall Committee. I subsequently qualified as an Accountant and worked in the

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London local government, becoming a Finance Director in a London Borough. I am

now the independent chair of a different London Borough’s Audit Committee and

Pensions Board, as well as undertaking a number of voluntary roles. I am also

currently a member of the Churchill Hall Association Committee. Fully appreciative

of the advantages of my own Bristol University education, I am keen to contribute to

the work of the University through the Court.

Proposed by: Mr Timothy Scaife (BSc 1976)

Seconded by: Mr Alastair Scott (BSc 1965)

12. Dr Theresa Bernadette Regin Freeman-Wang FRSA (MB ChB 1989)

I studied Medicine (1984-9). I was a member of the English Speaking Union and

Anglo-Chinese Society. After house jobs and six months of Accident & Emergency in

Bristol, I moved to London, completing my postgraduate training at the Royal Free

Hospital. I have kept a connection to Bristol University, with the enduring friendships

made during my years as a student and contributing to the Alumni’s charitable work,

initially via the David Baum Chair in International Child Health. I've been a

consultant gynaecologist for 14 years. I've been a clinical director, chair of the

Medical Advisory Committee, College Tutor, and always involved in undergraduate

and postgraduate training. I was involved in fund raising the education of seven

children orphaned by the Tsumani and an Equality & Diversity forum. I would value

the opportunity to be more involved with supporting the current students and

contributing to the university that started my career.

Proposed by: Miss Nicola Alfonsi (BA 1988)

Seconded by: Dr Barbara Hanratty (MB ChB 1989)

13. Dr Anuradha Ganapathy (MSc 1999, PhD 2009)

I have a long association with Bristol, having completed my MSc degree in

pharmacology in 1997. I returned to Bristol after working in the pharmaceutical

industry and gained my PhD degree in 2009 in cancer biology. During my PhD I was

elected to the role of Postgraduate Union (PGU) President and represented

postgraduates to the university and other stakeholders. The role included

encouraging postgraduate participation and gaining awareness of and resolving

issues. I also represented the PGU on various University committees so I have

previous experience as a member of Court. I would like to give back to the university

that has given me so much, by contributing to Bristol's strategy going forward,

increasing alumni participation and using my own experience of career change (from

laboratory to health research to present role in the agrochemicals industry) to mentor

current students.

Proposed by: Dr Maria Davies (PhD 1998)

Seconded by: Dr Terje Sjostrom (PhD 2010)

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14. Mr Kenneth Gardener (BA 1950)

After University I qualified as Chartered Accountant and joined Peat Marwick MItchell

in Paris. I had met a French girl at University who became my wife and mother of 3

children. I joined ICI rising to Deputy Chairman Fibres, next I became Group

Finance Director of Dunlop, Mergers and Acquisitions Director of STC, Chief

Negotiator for British Gas North Sea contracts with the Oil companies and finally

Senior Advisor to HSBC. I was also Honorary Treasurer to International Chamber of

Commerce UK which I will retire from next week. During my time at University I was

at Wills Hall. I was also Captain of Athletics. My daughter Marina went to Bristol as

did my Grandson Henry (Churchill) and his wife Valentine (Wills). I support and

attend Wills reunions regularly. I have run 10 marathons, climbed Kilimanjaro raising

78,000 pounds for Leukemia. My reason for standing is I expect to have some time

to give in supporting the University and found the invitation to apply quite compelling.

Proposed by: Mrs Helen (Pip) Willoughby (née Hempsall) (BA 1951, Testamur 1952,

Honorary MA 1999)

Seconded by: Ms Marina Hart (BA 1981)

15. Mr Robert Griffiths (BSc 2013)

I studied Physics at Bristol during which time I was very involved with the student

radio station, Burst. I had a great experience and in my final year was lucky enough

to be elected President of the Students’ Union. I learned a lot about the University

and its peculiar ways in this role – the challenges faced by the executive, the details

of the student body, what success looks like and where to look for the skeletons!

After a break of a few years I’m keen now to advocate for alumni while my

experience is recent enough to be useful. As a member of Court I’d probe the

University to see what more we can do to make student life affordable, particularly in

terms of accommodation. As well I'll keep up the pressure on investment in student

opportunities, particularly where student groups are making a wider social

contribution to the city.

Proposed by: Mrs Linda Wilson (LLB 1982)

Seconded by: Mr Tom Flynn (BSc 2013)

16. Mr Charles Matthew Mcmanus Gunter (BSc 2006, Certificate in

Education 2007, MSc 2009) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

I was a student representative on Staff-Student Liaison Committees, Senate and

was Wills Hall JCR President. As a graduate, I served on Convocation Committee

and the nominations committee for the recent Chair of Convocation election. I am

Wills Hall Association Chairman and co-founder of the new Badock Hall Association.

I was a tutor in Wills and then Deputy Warden of Badock; I am now in my 7th year. I

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taught in Bristol before moving to teacher training where I was involved in introducing

Teach First to the South West. I now work in the University of Bristol Planning and

Business Intelligence Team. Across my jobs I am focused on supporting students,

before, during and after study in an educational and pastoral capacity and am

particularly interested in alumni/student engagement. I am firm believer that both

groups benefit each other. I have been a Convocation Representative on Court

since 2008.

Proposed by: Mr Adrian Mezzetti (LLB 1965)

Seconded by: Mr Richard Cross (BA 1991)

17. Mr John Peter Hall (BA 2010)

My aim is to bring the experience of being a mature student at Bristol in the years

2007-2010 and my extensive experience in Business and Industry prior to those

years, to help with the application on implementation of University plans and

strategies where and when required by the University management from the Alumni

Association Committee. Previous experience includes IT Management and

consultancy, Aero Engineering, Operations Management and Global Procurement,

at medium and senior management levels.

Proposed by: Professor Nils Langer (Professor of German Linguistics, University of

Bristol)

Seconded by: Mr Michael Richardson (Senior Assistant Librarian, University of

Bristol)

18. Dr Stephanie Jane Harris (MSci 2011, PhD 2015) **

I completed both a MSc and PhD in Chemistry at the University of Bristol starting as

an undergraduate in 2007, graduating from my PhD in 2015. During my PhD I was

heavily involved in the University of Bristol Boat Club and received an Alumni

Association Student Award for this work. In 2015 I was elected as a Sabbatical

Officer of Bristol Students' Union. I have served on the University’s Board of

Trustees through my sabbatical role and have relished the opportunity to give back

to the institution that has been an integral part of my life for the last 9 years and

shaped the individual I am today. Although, 9 years later, I am moving on, I would

love the opportunity to still be part of the University of Bristol family and, through a

role on Court, ensure Bristol students continue to have the transformative experience

I have had.

Proposed by: Mr Michael Jeans MBE (BA 1964)

Seconded by: Mr Alexander Bradbrook (BSc 2014, Certificate of Higher Education

2015)

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19. Miss Ashley Howden-Richards (BA 2012)

I read Classics at Bristol from 2009-2012 but split my time equally between my

studies and extra-curricular. I was Vice-President of the Hiatt Baker JCR, President

of the Classics and Ancient History Society, and Tour Captain and Alumni Secretary

of the Lacrosse Club. Having completed a Master’s degree, I now work as a

consultant in the banking sector. I would like to promote to current students that they

ought to make as much use of their time at Bristol as possible, as they will reap the

benefits of the networks they build for many years to come.

Proposed by: Mr Paul Charlton (BA 2012)

Seconded by: Mr Christian Foss (MSci 2013)

20. Dr Martin William Lunnon (BSc 1973, PhD 1976)

Studying at Bristol I met people from different backgrounds to mine, which I value. I

am a scientist but Bristol kept my horizons broadened - students I met and also the

City. My education at Bristol taught me to stand on my two feet - invaluable in my

career in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PI). Looking at the progress of graduates,

Bristol seem to encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. In PI there is emphasis on

‘getting the job done’. I have been involved in several professional committees,

including being chairman. I joined the Paris alumni when working there. Since my

return I participate in the London Section of the Alumni -on the Committee. I am

committed to helping Bristol and wish to see it rise further in the academic ranking.

Lately I have taken an academic appointment at King’s College London, I am

pleased about the historical connection between Bristol and KCL.

Proposed by: Mr Alan Ingham (MEng 1999)

Seconded by: Mr Julian Metcalfe (BSc 1978)

21. Dr Tim John Fitzmaurice Mitchell (MB ChB 1980)

I studied medicine and played rugby, qualifying in 1980, then served as an RAF

medical officer with postings to places like Hong Kong, and Nepal - the latter giving

me a lifelong love of the country and its people. Back in Bristol, since 1986, as a GP

partner, I have been involved in medical student teaching and acted as a personal

tutor to students. With a special interest in Dermatology, I was an honorary tutor at

the University of Wales, founded the Primary Care Dermatology Society and acted

as an adviser to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin. I have been a Rotarian

for 22 years and a Trustee of Pahar Trust Nepal, with over 100 schools in Nepal, so

can offer opportunities for students through both those organisations as well as

bringing along my experience from the RAF and being a partner in Montpelier

Health.

Proposed by: Dr Jane Thompson DL (PGCE 1986, PhD 1995)

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Seconded by: Mrs Leigh Mitchell (née Bowen) (BSc 1978)

22. Mr Graham Mullan (Medicine 1971-1972) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

I have been a representative on Court for twelve years during which I have missed

no more than one meeting. I find the role both interesting and informative. I have a

long-standing connection with the University, and especially the student body,

through my roles within the University of Bristol Speleological Society as both

Treasurer and editor of the Society’s Annual Proceedings, a peer refereed journal

with an international reputation in the fields of cave research and archaeology.

These roles bring me into regular day to day contact with current students, both

undergraduates and postgraduates, and enable me to remain up to date with the

various pressures facing students and researchers. My involvement spans a period

of forty-five years and I hope serves to demonstrate my commitment to both the

university and its students. I would be happy to continue to serve on Court for a

further four years.

Proposed by: Mrs Linda Wilson (LLB 1982)

Seconded by: Mr Richard Willis FRSA (BSc 1974, Certificate in Education 1975)

23. Dr John Millington Munns (MPhil 2007)

My research and teaching careers both began at Bristol and I want to give something

back to an institution that has given me so much. I completed a part-time research

degree here in 2007, and my first teaching post was a temporary teaching fellowship

in the Department of Historical Studies in 2011. I hope particularly, therefore, to be

able to represent two vital, but perhaps under-represented, sections of the Bristol

community: part-time graduate students and temporary teaching staff. I now teach

at the University of Cambridge, where I am also heavily involved in undergraduate

admissions and widening participation as admissions tutor for one of the colleges.

As such, I continue to be aware of the many issues facing leading HEIs, and hope

that this experience would enable me to make a useful contribution to the ongoing

life of this great university.

Proposed by: Mr Nicholas Widdows (MA 2012)

Seconded by: Dr Darrelyn Gunzburg (PhD 2014)

24. Mrs Nicola Helen Press (née Clapton) (BA 1975) *(2012, 2013, 2015)

I read History at Bristol and after graduation was employed for more than ten years

in the Company Secretary's Office of a major public limited company before taking a

break to bring up my children. I came to work part time at the University of Bristol in

1999 and now work full time in one of the undergraduate halls of residence as a

Student Support Administrator. It is a great pleasure to get to know each year's

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fresh intake of students and watch them make new friends and grow in confidence

and experience. When there are problems, and these can range from the minor to

the very serious, I offer what support and practical advice I can. From my work with

University of Bristol undergraduates, I feel I can offer a particular insight into their

needs and concerns.

Proposed by: Dr Martin Crossley Evans MBE, JP (BA 1978, PhD 1990)

Seconded by: Mrs Linda Wilson (LLB 1982)

25. Mr Richard Julian Rossington (MA 1994, Diploma 1998) *(2012, 2013,

2014, 2015)

After my Classics and Archaeology BA at Liverpool University, I spent 8 years with

Warwickshire Police before completing my MA and legal training at Bristol. I was a

tutor at Manor Hall, rising to become Sub-Warden. Once a qualified solicitor in

Bristol, specialising in employment law, I took up an ‘unfettered positive

recommendation’ from the Civil Service Fast Stream, moving to the Home Office to

work on Police efficiency measures and then procuring drug treatment programmes

for English and Welsh prisons. In 2000, I married a Bristol-based solicitor and

moved to the new Welsh Government, leading policy on business innovation before

being asked to support the first Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales. I still work in the

CSAW’s team. We currently focus on programmes to boost the research capacity of

Wales’ universities and encourage commercialisation. I orienteer regularly across

the UK and have been a genealogist for over 30 years.

Proposed by: Professor Christopher Gaskell CBE (BVSc 1971, PhD 1979)

Seconded by: Ms Clare Torrible (MSci 2012)

26. Mr Richard Maurice Schmidt (LLB 1977) *(2013, 2014, 2015)

I read Law at Bristol and graduated in 1977. I qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 and

have worked as a Solicitor in private practice since then. During my career I have

acted both for and with a number of public authorities and Higher Education

organisations. My wife and I have been financial supporters of the University for

some years. I have been a Convocation Representative on the University’s Court for

the last three years, and I have found this interesting and stimulating, as well as

being a great opportunity to speak to members of the University’s Senior

Management Team and to have some influence on the University’s strategy and

general direction. I would welcome the opportunity to serve on Court for a further

term both to continue to give back something more to the University and to be one of

the representatives of Convocation.

Proposed by: Mrs Julia Wathen (née Richardson) (BSc 1972)

Seconded by: Mrs Ellen Schmidt (née Fraenkel) (LLB 1977)

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27. Mr Clive Richard Scowen (LLB 1980) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

As a student I was involved in the Christian Union and was Secretary of the

Conservative Association. I served on Union Council and was made an honorary life

member of the University of Bristol Union. As an alumnus I am an experienced

Convocation representative on Court, contributing regularly at meetings, I serve on

the Convocation and Alumni Association Committee. Professionally I was called to

the Bar in 1981 and practised as a law reporter. I have been Editor of The Law

Reports and The Weekly Law Reports since 2008. Politically I served on Harrow

Council for 12 years and was President of Harrow West Conservatives.

Ecclesiastically I am a licensed lay minister in the Church of England and have been

on General Synod for 10 years and serve on its Business, Legislative and Standing

Orders Committees. Voluntarily I am a trustee of 3 unincorporated charities and am

a director of three charitable companies.

Proposed by: Sir Jonathan Evans (BA 1980, Honorary LLD 2008)

Seconded by: Mr Oliver Stobbs (BSc 2010)

28. Mr Leon R Smith (BA 2005) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

I studied Economic and Social History between 2002-5. I lived in Durdham Hall and

was active as a student within UBU (particularly RAG, SCA, and History and

Archaeology Societies). I am an “Honorary Life Member” of UBU. I am keen to

promote the activities of the University and its students within the local area and to

explore opportunities to work more closely with the wider professional community in

Bristol. Since qualifying as a solicitor at a large international firm, I have helped to

coordinate the activities of Bristol's Junior Lawyer Division and regularly sit as a

guest judge for the University Law Club's debating competition. I have also served

on Court for the last eight years (attending all meetings) and I am currently a non-

executive director of Bristol Law Society (formerly the Honorary Secretary) and the

Chair and Chief Executive Officer of a Bristol branch of the British Sub-Aqua Club.

Proposed by: Mr Jonathan Medcraft (MEng 2006)

Seconded by: Mr David Speirs (LLB 2006)

29. Miss Danielle Standish (BSc 2015)

During my time at Bristol, I dedicated a lot of time to the University's Boat Club

outside of studying for my degree in Economics & Politics. I was a member of UBBC

for the duration of my time at University, and being a part of a rapidly developing

club, and seeing the move into the new facilities at Saltford, was a highlight of my

University career. I am now working in the Developent & Alumni Relations Office at

UCL, and as such have experience working in a Higher Education setting, with a

focus on alumni activities. I am interested in current affairs, and applied economics,

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and hope to study environmental policy in the near future. I am still rowing as a

member of Putney Town Rowing Club, and am enjoying an active role in organising

the social calendar for the UBBC alumni committee. I think I can offer the

perspective of a recent graduate who is still in touch with many current students, and

I have experience of working in professional services at UCL and so have a rounded

view of how a University operates.

Proposed by: Mr Peter Jones (BA 2014)

Seconded by: Dr Stephanie Harris (MSci 2011, PhD 2015)

30. Mr Dennis Roy Stinchcombe MBE (Honorary MA 2010)

My name is Dennis Stinchcombe. MBE. On 13th July 2010 I was awarded an

Honorary Masters of Arts Degree. The presentation was a wonderful experience

and one I shall never forget. The reason for the award was due to my Voluntary

youth work spanning some 40 years and of course the contribution to so many

young people he City of Bristol. I am the centre Director of the Broad Plain &

Riverside Youth Project (Charity) which is an inner city multi racial youth project

based in the Easton and St Pauls areas of the city. Our education project SPICES

(Sport, Physical, Intelectual, Cultural, Educational & Social) works with some of the

most damaged, difficult and challenging young people across the city who have been

excluded from main stream education, we are now a registered Alternative Learning

Resource (ALR). In the last 15 months I have become the Commanding Officer

Executive Officer for the Maritime Cadets Corps (Vol) My wife and I have fostered

137 young men over the last 35 years and continue to do so. I have recently retired

as the Officer In Charge of the Bristol Attendance centres after 26 years service

working alternate Saturdays throughout that period of time basically young offenders

were assigned to us from court on a community order. Finally for a number of years

now I have trained your Boxing fraternity here at Broad Plain and we have managed

a Varsity show each year. I believe I could make a valued and positive contribution

to the Convocation court.

Proposed by: Mrs Lilian Brown (née Oakman) (BA 1951, Certificate in Education

1952, Honorary MA 2005)

Seconded by: Mr Niall Ryan (Accounting and Finance 2013- )

31. The Rev Dr Simon Alexander Thorn (BSc 1989, PhD 1993) *(2013,2014)

While studying Physiology (BSc 1989, PhD 1993) I served as student representative

on various faculty academic committees and the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory

Committee on Animal Experimentation. I was Treasurer of Convocation from 1998-

2003. I first taught Biology at Winchester, Glenalmond and then became Head of

Biology and Science at Radley. I have been a speaker on ‘Medical Careers’ for the

Royal Society of Medicine and also on ‘Animal Experimentation’ for the Biomedical

Research Education Trust. I have been an A level examiner and Cambridge Pre-U

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specification writer. In 2010 I was ordained Priest in the Church of England. I was

Chaplain and taught Biology at Downe House girls school 2011-15. I have been

Dean of Chapel and taught Biology at Winchester College since January 2015. I am

a governor of St Mark’s Primary School, Cold Ash, and am Chaplain to Winchester

Sea Cadets. My wife’s family all live in Bristol.

Proposed by: Dr Edward Howells (BA 1990)

Seconded by: Dr Jane Nicholls (née Guest) (MB ChB 1990)

32. Mr Keith Walton (BSc 1972) *(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

I am a member of the Churchill Hall Association Committee and one of the founder

members of the Midlands Branch of Alumni. My employment has included banking

and the Civil Service which give me an understanding of a wide range of issues. My

interests whilst at Bristol were mainly musical, being a member of the University

Orchestra and Choir. This interest has continued and I now play in a number of local

amateur orchestras. My other main involvement is with the work of the Methodist

Church at both local and national levels.

Proposed by: Mr David Clarke (BA 1965)

Seconded by: Mr Alastair Scott (BSc 1965)

33. Mr Tobin Liam James Webb (BA 2006, MA 2010)

I became a student at Bristol in 2003 reading Music and became deeply involved in

the wider 'life' of the University. The creative arts, students' union and the halls of

residence were what made me feel then (and to this day) as someone who

'belonged' to the community of Bristol University and so I feel compelled to 'give

something back' through membership of Court. I served for two years as President of

the Students' Union and member of the University Council following 4 years of being

a highly involved volunteer for the SU, RAG, community action, numerous societies

and Goldney Hall JCR. I currently manage a national project on behalf of the Higher

Education Funding Council for England and provide consultancy in the HE sector. I

hope that my extensive past experience of Bristol combined with my current

involvement with evolving higher education policy can provide insights and skills that

would be beneficial to the University Court.

Proposed by: Mr Jonathan Phillips (BSc 1994)

Seconded by: Mr Joseph Gilder (BA 2008)

34. Mr Christopher John Whiteside (BSc 1983) *(2014, 2015)

I graduated from Bristol with a BSc in Economics in 1983 and from UEA with an MA

in Economics in 1985. Treasurer of the University of Bristol Union 1983-4, member

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of Court since 1983. Worked for the BT group as an economist since 1985. I have

had a lifelong interest in education, have been a governor of three different schools

for a total of 26 years. Member of St Albans City and District Council 1987-95 and

1999-2007, Planning portfolio holder 2001-04. Member of Copeland Borough

Council 2007-11. Contested Copeland in the 2005 and 2010 General elections and

North West Region in the 2014 European election.

Proposed by: Mrs Celia Burns (née Mills) (BDS 1987)

Seconded by: Mr Mark Solomon (BA 1986)

35. Mr James Witte (BSc 2014)

I began studying Chemistry at the University of Bristol in 2011, and in my free time I

enjoyed making the most of University-subsidised cycling and hot air ballooning.

The University of Bristol has been a major part of my personal and academic

development and has helped me in more ways than I can list. It provided me with

some of my best friends, it nurtured my curiosity and love of learning, and it provided

me with a network of world-class professors and academics. I have been working as

a Strategy Consultant at KPMG for nearly 2 years and have already been involved

with several alumni and recruitment initiatives since leaving University. Being

elected as a Convocation Representative on Court will allow me to continue giving

back to the University and ensure that I can help future students have the same life-

shaping experience.

Proposed by: Mr Paul Charlton (BA 2012)

Seconded by: Mr David Belcher (MEng 2015)

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d. Appointment of an Independent Assessor of Convocation’s Accounts

2016-2017.

Each year Convocation appoints an Independent Assessor for its accounts, to serve for one year. The meeting is asked to consider appointment of an Independent Assessor of Convocation’s Accounts for the 2016-17 year. The meeting is asked to appoint Mr David Eastham Ratcliffe FCA (BA 1965) Proposed by: Dr Stuart Goldsmith (BA 1966, Honorary LLD 2007) Seconded by: Mr Richard Willis FRSA (BSc 1974, Certificate in Education 1975) Mr David Ratcliffe graduated from the University of Bristol in 1965 where he was an active member of the Hockey Club. He is a Chartered Accountant, having trained with Binder Hamlyn & Co. He retired in 2001 after working in the manufacturing industry and in the city, where he was Managing Director of a London Metal Exchange member firm and a non-executive director of the Securities and Futures Authority. In retirement he is Treasurer of a number of local charitable organisations and mentors a number of business start-ups for the Prince’s Trust. His interests are theatre, hockey, golf and fell walking.

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Glossary of Terms

CAAC Convocation and Alumni Association Committee

DARO Development and Alumni Relations Office

Linkedin The World’s largest professional online network

Ross Case Survey A survey of charitable giving to Universities in the UK

SPHERE (Sensor Platform for HEalthcare in a Residential Environment) is an interdisciplinary research collaboration led by the University of Bristol together with the Universities of Southampton and Reading. The project focuses on developing sensor systems to monitor the health and wellbeing in the home

WP Widening participation