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FOR KEELE PEOPLE PAST AND PRESENT 

Issue 7 / 2012 

A WORLD-CLASS 

UNIVERSITY 

Charter Year 2012 

Never Forget 

INSIDE:

Welcome 

Welcome to our special 

issue celebrating the 

Anniversary of the 

Royal Charter of the University of 

Keele, granted in 1962. 

The University College of North 

Staffordshire was founded 

deliberately and audaciously in 1950 

as a different kind of University, 

so much so that it was often referred 

to simply as the Keele Experiment. 

The grant of the Royal Charter 

in 1962 recognised that Keele’s 

innovative approach was making 

an impact. Indeed, by 1969 Keele 

University was being described as 

“the most original innovation in 

British university education in the 

20th century”. 

There are many templates for a 

successful university, a successful 

community or even a successful world. 

Our alumni demonstrate that 

there are also boundless ways for 

students to evolve into successful 

adults – that is, people who make 

a difference. 

The education that happens at 

Keele – education in the broadest 

sense – is fundamental to that 

evolution. Students continue to evolve 

into “successful adults” at Keele in 

a time of extreme change, and the 

University is adapting to new ways 

of offering educational excellence. 

And we are reassured that ‘Keelites’ 

from every era are helping us to face 

the challenges of the future with the 

same audacity and determination as 

our founders. 

John Easom 

Alumni Officer 

“the most original 

innovation in British 

university education 

in the 20th century” 

Contents 

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The Royal Charter 

Contacts 

Development Office – 

Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG 

Tel: +44(0)1782 733370 Fax: +44(0)1782 584422 

Web: www.keele.ac.uk/alumni 

Alumni Officer – John Easom 

Tel: +44 (0)1782 733370 Email: j.c.easom@mac.keele.ac.uk 

Fundraising Officer – Robin Cross 

Tel: +44 (0)1782 733003 Email: r.i.cross@mac.keele.ac.uk 

Database Coordinator – Nettie Payn 

Tel: +44 (0)1782 733286 Email: a.payn@mac.keele.ac.uk 

The views expressed in forever: keele are not necessarily those of the 

editor, alumni or Keele University. 

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Changing Images 

– Changing Times 

 

 

 

In Memory 

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forever: keele Issue Seven / 2012

KEELE: 

Coming of Age 

Homecoming – 

Keele’s biggest 

alumni event 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our history of Keele by alumni for 

alumni continues in “A Coming of Age, 

Continuity and Change 1962-1973”, 

to be launched at the Golden 

Graduates’ Reunion in July 2012. 

The DVD “A Coming of Age” gives 

an account of Keele students’ 

experiences, with contemporary 

photographs, film, music and 

narrative. In the audio CD “In Our 

Own Words – Keelites look back at the 

Turbulent Years” – Brian Walker recalls 

experiences through contemporary 

accounts and interviews. 

Your free copy of “A Coming of Age” 

can be requested from the Alumni 

Office from August 2012, but we invite 

contributions to the Keele Key Fund. 

The encouragement and 

support of our anonymous 

benefactor, the Keele Society 

Advisory Committee and the Keele 

Key Fund are greatly appreciated. 

 

 

together again at Keele…” 

 

 

 

 

 

one another – at our 

 

Homecoming has become 

a regular date in the diary 

for former Keele students 

to plan a get-together 

with their own circle of 

friends. Homecoming 

2012 has been postponed 

because of a major 

refurbishment to the 

Union Building. We will 

be back, bigger, better 

and brighter in 2013 – 

if not before. 

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KEELE: 

Thought 

Leaders 

A FITTING 

TRIBUTE 

 

 

 

Jonathon Porritt, the eminent 

writer, broadcaster and 

commentator on sustainable 

development, has been officially 

installed as the new Chancellor at 

Keele University. His installation, 

which took place in February, was 

the first official event of Keele’s 50th 

Anniversary year. Jonathon will be 

the University’s fourth Chancellor. 

Jonathon Porritt said: “I am hugely 

honoured to have been asked to 

become the next Chancellor of Keele 

University. I have enjoyed many 

contacts with the University over 

the last 15 years, and have been 

very impressed at the commitment 

shown by the Vice-Chancellor and 

many other members of staff in 

demonstrating real leadership on 

sustainability issues. 

“Now is a very interesting time to 

be getting involved in the Higher 

Education sector and it’s important 

that my role as Chancellor at Keele 

is not just about challenging the 

University, but about challenging the 

sector as a whole – particularly in 

regards to sustainability. 

“Universities are not just big 

businesses that should be making 

their estate more sustainable, but are 

in the unique position of being able to 

educate future generations and drive 

research into the sustainability and 

environmental agenda. 

“Universities are meant to be the 

thought leaders of society and if they 

don’t lead the way, there is a risk 

that less independent voices fill the 

vacuum with their own agenda on the 

subject of sustainability, rather than 

insight based on robust research. 

“With the financial future set to 

remain bleak for some time, this is a 

gritty and challenging context that 

we are faced with, but it is essential 

that universities like Keele stay 

focused and thrive through these 

difficult times.” 

Keele honours 

 

Keele University will be 

naming the School of 

Medicine building on its 

Staffordshire campus, The David 

Weatherall Building, in honour of 

Professor Sir David Weatherall, 

who has retired after nine years 

of distinguished service as 

Chancellor of the University. 

Sir David has served Keele with 

distinction as Chancellor since 2002. 

He succeeded Lord Moser to become 

only the third Chancellor of the 

University and has made a considerable 

and significant contribution to the 

University’s success. 

During his time as Chancellor, Sir 

David saw thousands of young people 

graduate, including the first graduates 

from the Medical School, and has 

been an exemplar and role model for 

students, staff and graduates alike. 

He has also awarded honorary 

degrees to prominent scientists, 

community leaders, and key figures 

from the world of arts and politics. 

Professor Sir David Weatherall is one 

of the outstanding British clinician 

scientists of his generation. He is an 

accomplished pioneering researcher 

in molecular genetics, haematology, 

pathology and clinical medicine. He 

was Regius Professor of Medicine at 

the University of Oxford, 1992-2000, 

and is now Emeritus Regius Professor. 

He was awarded the Honorary Degree 

of Doctor of Science by Keele in 

1993. In 1989, Sir David founded the 

Weatherall Institute of Molecular 

Medicine at Oxford University to 

foster research in molecular and cell 

biology with direct application to the 

study of human disease. Sir David 

is also co-author of the Oxford Text 

Book of Medicine. 

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NEW CHANCELLOR 

ARRIVES ON CAMPUS 

Jonathon Porritt was officially 

installed as the new Chancellor 

of Keele University at a special 

ceremony in the University Chapel 

in February 2012. 

He is the University’s fourth 

Chancellor and succeeds Professor 

Sir David Weatherall. His installation 

as Chancellor is the first official event 

in Keele’s 50th Anniversary year. 

The new Chancellor told a packed 

audience in the University Chapel: 

“This is quite a privilege for me – quite 

a daunting experience to be honest. 

This is a very heavy responsibility 

placed on my shoulders and a very 

interesting time to take up this role as 

the University embarks on the 50th 

Anniversary of its incorporation.” 

He said he was “absolutely delighted 

and deeply honoured” to be the 

Chancellor of Keele University – 

a critical part of my excitement at 

taking up this role is that Keele is 

already an exemplar in many aspects 

of sustainability and academic 

rigour; good science and the use of 

knowledge are an essential part of 

what we are doing.” 

Professor Nick Foskett, Vice-Chancellor 

of Keele University, said: “We believe 

that Jonathon’s appointment as 

Chancellor recognises and 

underlines our core values and 

ambitions. His own profile as 

critical thinker, as clear advocate 

for the values that we share, 

as believer in the importance of 

evidence-based and science-based 

policy and decision-making, and of 

course his leading commitment to 

the sustainability of current and 

future society matches closely what 

we uphold at Keele. We look forward 

to his support, to his wise counsel 

and to his engagement in developing 

and delivering our vision for Keele 

and its students over the coming 

years, as we seek to further enhance 

the achievements, profile, reputation 

and influence of Keele University.” 

In his oration to present the 

Chancellor Designate, Professor 

Pat Bailey, Pro Vice-Chancellor 

and Dean of Natural Sciences, 

said: “Jonathon has received acclaim 

and recognition from the highest 

levels, but is committed to addressing 

issues that affect everyday people 

around the world. His impact on 

environmental issues is aligned to 

Keele’s commitment to sustainability 

– a commitment that concerns 

activities ‘locally’ here on campus, 

but also in the wider regional and 

UK communities… and hopefully 

globally too. His adherence to 

academic rigour and scholarly 

argument align perfectly with the 

ideals of this University.” 

As he proceeded to his 

Chair of Office, escorted by 

Pro Vice-Chancellors, Professor 

Mark Ormerod and Mr Kevin 

Mattinson, the Chancellor Designate 

was formally greeted by the 

Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, 

Sir James Hawley and The Mayor 

of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Trevor 

Hambleton, and the President of 

Keele University Students’ Union, 

Rosie Weatherley. Pro Vice-Chancellor, 

Professor Marilyn Andrews, presented 

the robes, while Pro Vice-Chancellors, 

Professor David Shepherd and 

Professor Andy Garner, assisted 

with the robing. 

A further selection of Installation 

pictures can be seen here: 

http://tinyurl.com/8xmhrr7 

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KEELE: 

2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the 

Charter of Incorporation to the University of 

Keele. The Charter Year features a programme 

of events and initiatives throughout the year 

ELIZABETH THE SECOND by the Grace of God of the United 

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Our other 

Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, 

Defender of the Faith. 

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING! 

WHEREAS an humble Petition has 

been presented to Us by the 

University College of North 

Staffordshire praying that We should 

constitute and found a University 

within North Staffordshire... 

NOW THEREFORE know Ye that 

We by virtue of Our Royal 

Prerogative and of Our especial 

grace, certain knowledge and mere 

motion have willed and ordained 

and by these Presents do for Us, 

Our Heirs and Successors will and 

ordain as follows:- 

1. There shall be and there is hereby 

constituted and founded in Our 

County of Stafford a University 

by the name and style of 

“The University of Keele”…. 

2. Our most dear and entirely 

beloved Sister Margaret Rose… 

and all… Members of the University 

are hereby constituted and from 

henceforth for ever shall be one 

body politic and corporate with 

perpetual succession and a 

Common Seal by the name and 

style of “The University of Keele” 

Some Charter Year Events 

9 February: Installation of the Chancellor, 

Jonathon Porritt CBE 

22 March: Charter Year World Affairs 

Lecture by Lord Rees of Ludlow 

14-19 May: Charter Year Alumni Reunions 

and Visits in Canada and USA 

28-31 May: Charter Year Alumni Reunions 

and Visits in Kenya 

24 September-1 October: Charter Year 

Alumni Reunions and Visits in Malaysia, 

Brunei and Hong Kong 

23 June: Community Day for the people of 

the local community and region 

8-9 July: Golden Graduates’ Reunion 

9-12 July: Charter Year congregations for the 

conferment of degrees 

11 July: Graduation Gala Dinner 

13 July: Charter Year Staff Celebration 

9 September: Keele Hall, Gardens, Chapel 

and University Archives open as part of 

English Heritage Open Days 

October: Naming of The David Weatherall 

Building (Medical School) 

October: Opening of the new Day Nursery 

October: Opening of the new Moot Court 

16 October: Keele in the Capital – we 

celebrate the success and promote the 

development of the University at the 

House of Lords 

17 October: Charter Year Programme 

of Poetry Readings begins with Simon 

Armitage 

Autumn: Charter Year Programme of 

Keele Concerts Society begins 

Autumn Charter Year Art Gallery 

Exhibitions begin 

November: Launch of the History of the 

Astronomical Observatory 

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MAKING A 

DIFFERENCE 

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Sally Davies 

 

Keele has awarded Honorary Degrees to six people who have made 

outstanding contributions within their fields of expertise. 

They are key figures who have made 

a major impact with significant work 

over many years in a number of 

important areas, including the local 

community and economy, Keele 

University and higher education, 

health and medicine, primary medical 

care and academic history. 

1. Professor Richard Blackett, 

a graduate of Keele and the 

Andrew Jackson Professor of 

History at Vanderbilt University, 

was awarded a Doctor of Letters 

for his distinguished career as 

an academic historian. 

2. Mr Peter Coates, chair of Bet 365, chair 

of Stoke City FC and member of the 

Court of Keele University, was made a 

Doctor of the University in recognition 

of his enormous contribution to the 

local community and the local 

economy in North Staffordshire. 

3. Professor Dame Sally Davies, 

Chief Medical Officer, was made a 

Doctor of Science in recognition of 

her distinguished contribution to 

Health and Medicine. 

4. Professor Stephen Field, Chair of 

the NHS Future Forum, was made a 

Doctor of Science in recognition of 

his contribution to primary medical 

care at a national level. 

5. Professor Dame Janet Finch, 

DBE, DL, BA, PhD, AcSS, former 

Vice-Chancellor of Keele University, 

was made a Doctor of Letters for 

her distinguished contribution to the 

University and to higher education. 

6. Mr Mike Reynolds was awarded 

Master of the University for his 

distinguished service to the 

local community. 

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Janet Finch 

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Stephen Field 

WORLD RANKING FOR 

KEELE AND MORE ACCOLADES 

 

 

The University is positioned in the band 

301-350 for the world, and 130th equal in 

Europe. The tables present a broad view of 

institutional performance and it is the eighth 

year that the Times Higher Education has 

published its global university rankings. 

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Foskett, 

said: “This is an excellent result for Keele and 

congratulations must go to the whole Keele 

community. It shows that our commitment 

to providing a high quality educational 

experience for students, shaped by 

outstanding research contributing positively 

to social, environmental and economic 

agendas, is being recognised not only locally 

and nationally, but internationally.” 

Keele was also confirmed nationally as a 

top ten university by the National Student 

Survey. The annual national survey, which 

began in 2007, has shown that 90% of Keele 

students were satisfied with their course, 

compared to an average of 83% nationally. 

In another accolade, Keele and 

world famous football giant, Manchester 

United share top spot in the UK Environment 

Agency’s new energy efficiency league 

table. They are among the 22 companies 

placed at No 1 in the league table, which 

is the first ranking of the UK’s 2,000 

largest energy users under the Carbon 

Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy 

efficiency scheme. 

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KEELE: 

2011: What a Year! 

 

 

 

JANUARY 

The Welcome Trust award 

Dr Gordon Hamilton, Centre for 

Applied Entomology and Parasitology/ 

Research Institute for Science 

and Technology in Medicine, and 

co-applicant Dr Orin Courtenay 

£2,562,995 for a Strategic Translation 

Award, “Field trials of synthetic sex 

pheromone to reduce visceral 

leishmaniasis (VL) transmission by 

Lutzomyia longipalpis in Brazil”. 

Groundbreaking work from a team 

led by William Farrell, Professor of 

Human Genomics, Research Institute 

for Science and Technology in 

Medicine, identifies for the first time 

a link between changes in the DNA 

of newborn babies, folic acid 

supplementation during pregnancy 

and birth weight. 

Dozens of people visit the 

newly-refurbished Keele Earth and 

Space Observatory, in association 

with BBC Learning, for Stargazing 

LIVE events. 

The Indus Training and Research 

Institute, Bangalore, announce a 

collaboration with Keele to launch a 

teacher training programme, leading 

to a Professional Graduate Diploma 

in International Education. 

Representatives of Nanjing 

Xiaozhuang University, including 

the President, Professor Li Hongtian, 

visit Keele to further cement the 

co-operation reached with the 

Faculty of Natural Sciences for a 

3+1 arrangement for students. 

FEBRUARY 

A team from Keele is leading a 

£200k project funded by the Higher 

Education Academy to see how 

environmental education can be 

embedded more widely in university 

programmes. The team includes 

Professor Pat Bailey, Dr Zoe Robinson, 

Professor Mark Ormerod and Dr Peter 

Knight (Research Institute for the 

Environment, Physical Sciences and 

Applied Mathematics). 

The School of Nursing and Midwifery 

is selected by the NHS as the sole HEI 

provider of accreditation and quality 

assurance to the “Flying Start 

England” preceptorship programme. 

Keele Astrophysics PhD student, 

Masha Lakicevic, wins a prestigious 

studentship at the European 

Southern Observatory (ESO). Worth 

approximately 100,000 euros, the 

studentship enables her to spend 

two years at ESO’s headquarters 

near Munich. 

MARCH 

A major new award of £1 million 

from the Medical Research Council 

African Research Leader Scheme will 

support links with Africa, bringing 

together the medical entomology 

teams of Dr Frederic Tripet, of Keele’s 

Centre for Applied Entomology and 

Parasitology, and Dr Abdoulaye 

Diabate, of the Centre Muraz in 

Burkina Faso. The objective of the 

project is to better understand male 

mosquito mating behaviour, enabling 

new strategies to eliminate malaria. 

Keele signs a memorandum of 

understanding with five universities in 

China during a six day visit by a team 

of delegates from the University. 

The Research Excellence Framework 

team announces that five Keele 

academics have been appointed to 

the sub panels for the REF 2014. 

Keele’s Athletic Union continues to 

enhance the Varsity Series played 

against our local rivals, Staffordshire 

University, winning the sports contest 

in 2011 – the first time either university 

had won the title in consecutive years. 

APRIL 

Professor Mark Ormerod, Research Institute for the 

Environment, Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics, 

is heading a collaborative team of six leading research 

groups from the UK and India that has been awarded 

c. £1.35 million from the UK Engineering and Physical 

Sciences Research Council and the Indian Department 

of Science and Technology, funding a collaborative 

three-year research project entitled, ‘Modelling 

Accelerated Ageing and Degradation of Solid Oxide 

Fuel Cells’. 

Keele astrophysicist, John Taylor, is a member of an 

international group of researchers who report the 

discovery of a unique system of stars in a paper 

published in the Science magazine. 

An informal ‘Meet the Staff’ event is held in the 

Students’ Union Ballroom for students to meet with 

the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Deans 

and Directors on an informal basis. 

Research by Dr Falko Drijfhout, School of Physical 

and Geographical Sciences, with Dr Stephen Martin, 

is published on the Natural Environment Research 

Council’s research news website, Planet Earth Online. 

MAY 

The Earl of Wessex visits Keele to get an overview of 

the University and see a range of teaching and research 

activities designed to change social attitudes towards 

older people. 

Dr Dave McGarvey, School of Physical and Geographical 

Sciences, is awarded the prestigious 2011 Royal Society 

of Chemistry Higher Education Teaching Award. 

Research into creating false memories by Dr Sue 

Sherman, School of Psychology, presented at the British 

Psychological Society conference in Glasgow, is featured 

in the New Scientist. 

JUNE 

Council approves the University’s revised Strategic Plan. 

Professor Christian Mallen is awarded an Arthritis Research 

UK Clinician Scientist Fellowship award to develop a new 

programme of work on identification and improved 

management of polymyalgia rheumatica, within the 

Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre at Keele. 

Research at Keele is featured in Big Ideas for the Future, 

listing 100 UK university research projects that could 

revolutionise the world. 

Professor Shaughn O’Brien, Research Institute for Science 

and Technology in Medicine, has his latest publication 

featured on the front page of British Medical Journal. 

Chris Phillipson, Professor of Applied Social Studies and 

Social Gerontology, speaks at a launch in the House of 

Lords of a manifesto entitled Fighting Poverty, Inequality 

and Injustice. 

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JULY 

Dr Patricia Black is awarded a 

prestigious National Teaching 

Fellowship by the Higher Education 

Academy. Dr Black is one of just 55 

lecturers and learning support staff to 

be awarded Fellowships – the most 

prestigious awards for excellence in 

higher education teaching and 

support for learning. 

A major project to restore 

the fountain in the gardens 

of Keele Hall is completed. 

Peter Styles, Professor of Applied and 

Environmental Geophysics/Applied 

and Environmental Geophysics 

Research Group, gives evidence at 

The House of Lords Select Committee 

at the Science and Technology 

Inquiry on Nuclear Research and 

Development Capabilities. 

Keele Astrophysics PhD student, 

Masha Lakicevic and her supervisor 

Jacco van Loon, make significant new 

discoveries about a supernova that 

exploded in 1987 in a nearby galaxy, 

the Large Magellanic Cloud. 

AUGUST 

Keele is confirmed nationally as a top 

ten university by the National Student 

Survey. The annual survey, which 

began in 2007, has shown that 90% of 

Keele students were satisfied with 

their course compared to an average 

of just 83% nationally. 

A programme created by Keele to 

encourage university applications and 

raise aspirations and attainment in 

science is shortlisted for the 

prestigious 2011 Times Higher 

Education Awards for ‘Widening 

Participation Initiative of the Year’. 

Psychologist, Dr Claire Fox, is jointly 

leading a pioneering cycle of 

implementation, research evaluation 

and development work to improve 

the quality of domestic abuse 

prevention initiatives for children 

and young people in Europe. 

SEPTEMBER 

Keele is placed, for the first time, 

among the top universities in the 

world in the Times Higher Education 

World University Rankings. The 

University is positioned in the band 

301-350 for the world and 130th equal 

in Europe. 

The University awards degrees 

to more than 100 students at two 

special ceremonies in Malaysia. 

It is the first time Keele has awarded 

degrees to students at ceremonies 

in Malaysia, following the launch of 

a collaborative programme three 

years ago between KDU College 

and Keele. 

The Vice-Chancellor unveils the 

University’s new corporate 

visual identity. 

OCTOBER 

Arthritis Research UK, The Robert 

Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic 

Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 

Oswestry, and Keele launch a major 

experimental tissue engineering 

centre which aims to regenerate bone 

and cartilage by using patients’ own 

stem cells to repair joint damage 

caused by osteoarthritis. 

The Keele University Sustainability 

Hub opens to provide a focus for the 

institution’s widespread activities 

around the sustainability agenda. 

NOVEMBER 

Jonathon Porritt, the eminent writer, 

broadcaster and commentator on sustainable 

development, will be Keele’s new Chancellor. 

Keele and football giant, Manchester United share top spot 

in the UK Environment Agency’s new energy efficiency 

league table. 

Keele is successful in regaining the Carbon Trust Standard. 

Planning permission is granted for a major project which 

will transform the heart of the campus, including the 

reconfiguration of the Union Square plaza, providing new 

seating, tree planting and a central sculpture. 

Work starts on a new £2.9 million purpose-designed 

nursery on campus. 

DECEMBER 

A special celebratory dinner in Keele Hall marks the 

retirement of the Chancellor, Professor Sir David Weatherall, 

after nine years’ distinguished service to the University. It was 

announced at the dinner that the School of Medicine building 

will be named The David Weatherall Building, in honour 

of Sir David. 

New purpose-built accommodation for medical 

students undertaking GP placements in south Shropshire, 

north Herefordshire and the Powys border, are opened. 

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KEELE: 

PARTNERSHIP BEARS FRUIT 

 

 

Two recent special ceremonies 

in Malaysia saw more than 100 

students graduate with Keele 

degrees. It was the first time Keele 

has awarded degrees at ceremonies in 

Malaysia and it follows the launch of a 

collaborative programme three years 

ago between Malaysia’s KDU University 

College and Keele University. 

Professor David Shepherd, Pro Vice-Chancellor 

and Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, 

represented the Vice-Chancellor of Keele 

University, Professor Nick Foskett, at 

ceremonies in Penang and Petalying Jaya, KL, 

at which students received BA Honours 

Degrees from Keele’s School of Management. 

During the trip to Malaysia, Professor 

Shepherd, who was accompanied by 

Keele’s Director of Marketing and 

Communications, Mr John McCarthy, 

met with the Vice-Chancellor of KDU 

University College, Malaysia, Professor 

Dr Teoh Kok-Soo and his senior team 

to discuss further developments and 

collaboration between the two institutions. 

The Keele delegation also included 

Professor Matthias Klaes, Keele Management 

School, and Dr Matthew Brannan, the 

School’s Director of International Partnerships 

& Development. 

Professor Shepherd said: “The ceremonies 

were a major milestone in the partnership 

between Keele and the institutions in 

Malaysia. It was a great pleasure for me, and 

the team from Keele, to be there to present 

the degrees and diplomas. Keele University 

and KDU share in the graduates’ excitement 

and optimism for the future.” 

The Vice-Chancellor of KDU, Professor 

Dr Teoh Kok-Soo commented “I am 

delighted to have welcomed the team 

from Keele University. It is clear that the 

students have worked hard and enjoyed 

their studies and we are particularly proud 

that four students have achieved first 

class honours degrees. We look forward 

to further high quality collaboration with 

Keele University as we seek to develop 

our partnership.” 

Keele University’s partnership with 

KDU University College started in 2009. 

The degrees at KDU University College 

have the same curriculum as Keele, with 

academic staff from Keele Management 

School visiting KDU twice a year to meet 

with staff and students, ensuring quality 

delivery of the programmes. 

The picture shows Professor Kok-Soo 

receiving a commemorative gift from 

Professor Shepherd. 

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Changing Images – Changing Times 

 

 

 

 

The new image helps applicants, students, 

staff, alumni and others to identify Keele as 

an established University with a proud and 

distinctive tradition. 

The image draws heavily on our armorial 

bearings and reintroduces the rich gold and 

red of the original arms and crest. Green was 

added to reflect our campus and 

commitment to sustainability. 

The three woven ribbons of gold, 

red and green represent our distinctive 

interdisciplinary curriculum. The five original 

heraldic devices are also clearly visible in a 

more contemporary form. 

The Keele University coat of arms is adapted 

from that of the Sneyd family, owners of 

Keele Hall and the Keele estate since 1540. 

The scythe is the Sneyd family emblem, 

although their scythe was black on a white 

field. The red and gold scheme was adopted 

at the behest of our founder, Lord A D Lindsay 

of Birker. A book and a representation of 

Rodin’s “Le Penseur” brought an educational 

flourish and the three devices at the top of 

the shield represent the three authorities that 

supported the foundation: the Fleur de Lys 

for Burton-on-Trent, the Staffordshire Knot 

for Stafford, and the Fret for Stoke-on-Trent. 

The formal grant of arms reads: 

Or on a Chevron Gules an open Book Argent 

in base a Scythe proper on a Chief wavy of 

the second a Stafford Knot between a Fleur 

de Lys and a Fret of the first. And for the 

Crest on a Wreath of the Colours in Front of 

a Wreath of Laurel Vert a representation of 

Rodin’s statue “Le Penseur” 

The motto “Thanke God for All” belonged 

to the Sneyd family and is visible in the 

stonework at various points around Keele Hall. 

It is rumoured that Keele students of every 

generation have been tempted to modify the 

motto to read: “Thanke God for Ale”.... 

A series of corporate logos, images and 

colours has been adopted over the years but 

most were short-lived. The longest lasting 

version was introduced in 1995 and lasted 

until 2011. This design featured green, black 

and white with an intertwined ribbon motif. 

The ribbon was not a representation of the 

DNA helix, but symbolised the Keele ideal 

of educational disciplines overlapping and 

combining to create a greater whole. Green 

was adopted to reflect the green campus. 

The expansion in student numbers since 

1995 means that around two-thirds of 

Keele’s alumni attended Keele “under 

the helix”. 

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KEELE: 

BUILDING 

AMBITIONS 

Diane Maclean 

 

 

‘Forest of Light’ 

 

A forest of slim gleaming stainless 

steel columns of varying dimensions 

interspersed with circular stainless steel 

insets in the ground, 50 items in total, 

to commemorate the 50th anniversary 

of the University. The walk-through 

installation, composed of multiple pieces, 

reflects the open nature of the University, 

its many disciplines and the different 

backgrounds and countries around the 

world from which students are drawn. 

 

 

Exciting new plans for 

the transformation of the 

centre of Keele’s campus 

have been unveiled, with work 

well underway on a project that 

will see the heart of the campus 

transformed and enhanced. 

There will be a landscaping upgrade 

of the central campus area, including 

the repaving and reconfiguration of 

the Union Square plaza, providing 

new seating, tree planting and a 

central sculpture. 

The project – designed to provide an 

external social hub at the centre of 

the campus – will be suitable 

for both informal and formal events 

and is designed to enhance the 

student, staff, resident and visitor 

experience. The Chapel plaza will 

also be repaved and associated 

boundary wall modified and repaired. 

Works will also include paving and 

new access steps at the Students’ 

Union main entrance. New paths, 

new bus lay-bys, shelters and a 

pedestrian crossing will be installed 

between Darwin and Students’ 

Union building. 

Construction works will commence 

in late January and be completed by 

September 2012. 

The columns of varying dimensions are spaced out 

in a basically circular arrangement, with the tallest in 

the centre. Circular stainless steel insets 200mm 

diameter form an outer circle or are interspersed 

among the columns. Cluster LED lights set in the ground 

shine through and reflect on the many angled surfaces 

of the columns. 

The columns are square section, with a combination 

of polished and brushed reflective surfaces. They are 

spaced so that people can walk between them. 

Page 11 


A TRUE ROLE MODEL 

 

Keele has recognised four 

undergraduate students 

who have excelled 

academically, as well as making 

an outstanding contribution to 

the wider community. 

The winner of the University’s 

prestigious Neil and Gina Smith 

Student of the Year Award 

2011 was Amy Chapman, Psychology. 

Amy, a 29-year-old student from 

Crewe, was the first in her family to 

go to university. 

The runners-up, all of whom 

impressed the interview panel with 

their achievements and drive, were 

Danielle Hughes, a student from 

Crewe, Craig Doughty, an English 

and History student from Stoke, 

and Danielle Bremner, a Psychology 

and Sociology student from Great 

Totham in Essex. 

The winner and the runners–up 

were recognised at the University’s 

degree ceremonies. 

Amy left school at 15 with no 

formal qualifications. She trained 

and qualified as a hairdresser, 

eventually setting up her own 

business, whilst continuing with 

her own professional development. 

She gained a wide range of work 

experience before deciding on 

a career change that involved 

taking a degree. Amy came to 

Keele via an Access to Higher 

Education course at her local 

college. She worked throughout 

her time at University to support 

herself financially and performed 

extremely well academically. Her 

aim was to continue her studies 

at Keele to postgraduate level. 

In addition to her academic success, 

Amy made valuable contributions 

both to the student community 

and the local wider area. She 

worked with school children as 

part of the University’s Aim Higher 

programme, encouraging young 

people to go into higher education, 

and acted as a peer mentor for 

undergraduates. Amy volunteered 

at a local charity supporting young 

offenders and currently works as a 

volunteer mentor for young people 

who have been in care. She is 

committed to a career that will 

involve advocacy and support for 

young people from unpromising 

backgrounds and with apparently 

limited career options. 

Her own progression and 

development makes Amy an 

excellent role model for young 

people who would not normally 

consider university as an option, 

and she will be a superb 

ambassador for Keele. 

Keele Society Revival 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first stage is to reconstitute the Committee so that 

members, supported by the Development Office, can 

extend contacts between alumni, and key parts of the 

University. Members will no longer try to speak for 

“their kind” of alumni but will focus instead on supporting 

key areas of the University’s mission and life. For example, 

once the new format has been agreed, members may be 

assigned to liaise with each of our academic Faculties, or to 

focus on Employability, Sustainability, Internationalisation, 

Heritage, Staff and Campus or Golden Graduates, etc. 

The Chair of the Committee is Marilyn Andrews, 

Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student 

Experience and Professor of Professional Education in 

Health (photo above). Marilyn is determined to increase 

opportunities for alumni and students to work more 

closely together and hopes that the new Committee will 

offer a way to mobilise the expertise, experience and skills 

of alumni for the benefit of the University. 

Page 12

KEELE: 

 

 

 

 

 

GREEN INSPIRATION 

 

Keele University has launched its very own 

Sustainability Hub (KUSH) to an enthusiastic 

response from students, local businesses and 

the community alike. A focal point for the 

University’s sustainability agenda, KUSH will 

provide access for all stakeholders to essential 

information, as well as supporting a full 

programme of green-based projects. 

The Hub – a £4 million refurbishment 

of Home Farm – houses meeting facilities, 

a lecture theatre, exhibition space, study 

areas and a Fairtrade coffee lounge. It is 

open for members of the public, as well as 

the student community to visit and access 

information and learn more about being 

sustainable. The Hub is a living example of 

sustainability in action and its design and 

construction embraces the latest technology 

such as solar PV, solar thermal, ground 

source heat pumps, biomass heating and 

rainwater recycling. 

The Hub aims to be an inspiring location 

for people of all ages to learn about how 

changes in attitudes and their behaviours 

can directly influence the future wellbeing 

of the planet. 

Dr Sharon George is the Sustainability Hub’s 

Manager and Lecturer and she is confident 

in the role the new facility at Keele can play. 

“We welcome members of the community, 

local businesses and students of all ages 

to come and visit us. It’s a key resource for 

everyone to spark ideas about how to be 

more sustainable and encourage learning in 

this area at every level from primary school 

right through to our PhD students.” 

The Hub is involved in a number of key 

projects in the UK as well as abroad, 

including an outreach initiative called 

‘Grey Matters’ which engages with the 

elderly in the local community through 

lectures and interactive workshops 

concerning sustainable living, and the 

development of a ‘green’ children’s centre 

currently being constructed in the Congo. 

Dr George sums up the role of the Hub best. 

She says: “Ultimately, we want to inspire 

people to think about their behaviours and 

make the necessary changes.” 

Page 13 


ACTION STATIONS GRAND DESIGNS 

Keele students lead the way for energy efficiency 

and ‘growing your own’ in unique housing project. 

CO2 

 

 

Keele University is rightly proud of its sustained year-on-year 

commitment to the environment. As well as being one of 

the first handful of universities to be awarded Carbon Trust 

Standard and steadily reducing CO2 levels for the past five years, 

the University’s staff and students have been identifying ways in 

which to link current environmental success and a more holistic 

approach to sustainability for the future. 

As an organisation with an estate 

covering over 600 acres of land, 

how the University manages the 

environmental impact of its 

buildings and its people is key. A 

holistic approach now encompasses 

traffic reduction schemes on 

campus through advocating cycle 

to work initiatives, as well as 

ensuring that any new build projects 

incorporate the very latest energy 

efficient technology. 

Testimony to this approach has 

been the results achieved. In the 

past twelve months, Keele has saved 

over 1.5 thousand tonnes of CO2. 

Recycling has increased by 34% 

and a sustainable catering policy 

at University facilities has seen an 

increase in the sales of Fairtrade 

goods and seasonal vegetables 

and a reduction in food waste per 

student, as well as lower overall 

water and energy usage. 

An Environmental Awareness 

Campaign has been launched with 

100 staff members volunteering as 

Environmental Champions. They are 

monitoring campus energy usage 

on a monthly basis and will use these 

figures to assess performance and 

communicate key developments 

and aims for other environmental 

improvements. 

As Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick 

Foskett says: “The environment and 

sustainability have long been part 

of Keele’s strategic direction and we 

have worked hard to ensure what 

we do is not merely a box ticking 

exercise. Universities are well placed to 

demonstrate to the rest of the world 

that sustainability can work in action.” 

The future is renewable – the 

University is actively assessing wind 

turbine options that could see 70% 

of Keele’s electricity demand satisfied 

by a renewable source. Investigations 

are currently underway into installing 

solar PV to work alongside the existing 

solar thermal heating in situ, in a select 

number of halls of residence. 

Turning a wish to live more sustainably into reality 

can present a number of challenges. Many people are faced 

with old housing stock often in need of updating, while a 

throw-away society and long-established habits ensure 

that we don’t always seek the best ways to feed ourselves, 

adopt recycling practices and conserve precious resources. 

However, four Keele students are taking sustainability 

to heart through their idea for a unique project to develop 

a ‘sustainable student house’ over the course of an academic 

year. Tackling energy efficiency issues, as well as how to save 

resources by adopting responsible cooking and shopping 

behaviours, the project will ensure those taking part will 

‘live what they are learning’; help them explore ideas for 

living more sustainable lifestyles and enable them to share 

knowledge and learnings with other students. 

The four students are all studying for a BSc in Environment 

and Sustainability at Keele. The base of the project is a 1960s 

bungalow provided by the University which had an original 

gas boiler, old appliances, little or no insulation and single 

glazed windows. With the help of course tutors, the students 

have started to turn the property into an exemplar project for 

the campus community. 

Beginning in the garden, they have built raised beds 

to grow their own vegetables and established a composter. 

Double glazing has been installed for the windows which 

is expected to save £130 on energy costs and other energy 

saving measures include reflective radiator panels. The 

housemates have also labelled every household appliance in 

order to help calculate how much energy they are using. 

Scott Reid says: “Students are not aware of the amount 

of energy they use, but when they move off campus and 

start paying bills it can be a big culture shock. It’s therefore 

important that students learn how much money can be saved 

and the different ways to save energy. Living sustainably isn’t 

easy, yet there are lots of things students can do to reduce 

their carbon footprint. We also hope it will help assist the 

University in its research into sustainable living.” 

The University will implement a range of methods to 

monitor the progress of the project and assess the effects 

on student and staff perceptions of sustainability, and future 

plans include handing the house to another group of willing 

students next year. 

As part of the project, the students have opened up their 

house for other students on campus to visit and people 

interested in the students’ progress can follow their blog 

and Twitter page – @livegreenkeele. 

Page 14

KEELE: 

It Takes Two 

 

 

When Stephen Ashmore and Tracy 

Rutheven were both studying at 

Keele in the early 1990s, little did 

they know that they would end up in business 

together some 15 years later. As graduates 

in History & Politics and English & Sociology 

respectively, their paths did not cross during 

their academic years, but they now jointly run 

a successful company offering clinical audit 

consultancy and training support following 

a number of years spent pursuing separate 

careers in the NHS 

Stephen takes up the story: “After Keele we 

had very similar career paths and entered 

the NHS. Somehow we both ended up in 

the same clinical audit team with the NHS 

in Leicester.” 

Tracy remembers how their budding 

working relationship took shape. She 

says: “Stephen had just joined the team in 

Leicester and we got talking. I remember 

it was the day after Princess Diana died 

back in 1997 and that was our only topic 

of conversation. We then discovered we 

had been at Keele at the same time and 

we immediately started comparing what 

we remembered and who we knew and 

didn’t know!” 

After nine years in clinical audit with 

the NHS, both Stephen and Tracy had 

enjoyed promotions to senior positions 

in the same team – but both felt ready 

for a change. Who better to go into 

partnership with than someone with a 

shared Keele background? 

Tracy continues: “We set up business 

together about six years ago offering 

clinical audit consultancy and training 

and other associated expertise. We had no 

idea whether it would work but our family 

circumstances allowed us to take the risk. 

I am delighted to say it did work and we 

now have a network of consultants working 

with us.” 

Stephen says it was the best decision they 

made: “It’s been great. We have a lot of 

freedom about what we choose to do and 

how we do it. That’s great after the NHS! 

We are joint bosses and make all the key 

decisions and plans together. It’s amazing 

how similarly we think.” 

Sharing an academic career at Keele has 

evolved many years later into sharing a 

successful business career for both Stephen 

and Tracy. It’s certainly a case of ‘forever 

Keele’ in their case. 

Starter For Ten 

 

 

 

Life in the PalaceThe Fog Line in 

Jamrach’s Menagerie 

What is your favourite Keele 

University memory? 

Staying up all night then walking down to the 

chocolate machine in the dark and going to 

the woods as the sun comes up. 

What do you think you took from your 

university experience? 

I was totally green when I first went to Keele. 

I did a lot of growing up there, met a lot of 

great people and garnered a headful of vivid 

memories both wonderful and terrible. I have 

a pretty broad spectrum of general 

knowledge now which I put down to the 

breadth of the foundation year at Keele. 

What first inspired you to write? 

The very first time would have been when 

I was about nine, I think, when I had a little 

lightbulb moment while watching some kids 

messing about on a wall. I remember starting 

to write it as a scene in my head, and realising 

suddenly that I could describe it. But actually 

doing it for real as opposed to just scribbling 

– that was after I went to live in West Cork. 

I left a lot behind in London, including a 

couple of good friends who had died. They 

were the kind of people who left no trace on 

the world. I wanted to capture a particular 

time and place and put it in amber. I wanted 

to give them their trace. 

What has been the proudest moment of 

your writing career? 

The public reaction to Jamrach. Very gratifying. 

If you could have authored any book from 

any period what would it be and why? 

I don’t really know how to answer this. 

There are books I love but I wouldn’t want 

to have authored them or I couldn’t have 

the joy of reading them. 

Which other author living or deceased do 

you most admire? 

James Joyce 

Having written three historical novels, 

what period of history would you most liked 

to have lived through? 

I’m OK with the present, there’s no point in 

being any other way. I suppose if I was banished 

in a time-machine and old I had to choose 

something, I’d go for the eighteenth century. 

All the new thinking, the Enlightenment. 

Who has been the biggest influence on 

your writing career to date? 

My husband and sons, who’ve provided the 

stability I needed to get on with it. 

What is the hardest part of writing a novel? 

Making the decision to begin. 

What single piece of advice would you give 

to any budding author? 

Stick at it, be honest with yourself. 

Page 15 


KEELE: 

Keele Key Fund and 

Fundraising Review 2011-2012 

I am pleased to report 

that once again the Keele 

Key Fund had a successful 

year with 25 applications 

to the fund of which 19 

projects received grants 

totalling £43,000 

The Disbursement Committee 

is very pleased with the wide diversity 

of projects which included grants 

towards the creation of the Keele 

Green House, the Chapel Organ 

Fund, The Keele Concert Society 

and a major new outreach project, 

“Grey Matters” which aims to provide 

facilities and access to Keele to allow 

the “older” community to engage in 

activities in and around the campus 

The committee also agreed to 

extend their meetings to three 

times a year to accommodate 

the timetabling of some grant 

applications. We were also pleased 

to welcome Dr Sherilyn McGregor 

onto the disbursement committee. 

Once again I would like to thank all our 

alumni who have been very generous 

in their support for the Keele Key Fund 

despite the economic climate. It really 

does make a difference to student life 

here at Keele. 

Rama Thirunamachandran 

Deputy Vice Chancellor and Provost 

Chairman of the Keele Key Fund 

Disbursement Committee 


KEELE: 

Government Matched 

Funding Scheme success 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a participating 

University, Keele 

received 50 per 

cent matching funding 

equating to £1.5million. 

Keele alumni played an important 

part in this effort with their donations 

of £344,000 in the period raising 

£172,000 in matched funding. 

Well Done Keelites! 

CASE Europe has identified 

institutions participating in the 

Matched Funding for Voluntary 

Giving scheme whose performance 

in the final year of the scheme has 

shown significant and sustained 

improvement, meriting an award for 

fundraising progress. Keele is one of 

three institutions from tier 2 of the 

scheme that has been identified and 

will receive an ‘honourable mention’ 

at our Matched Funding Awards in 

May 2012. 

Robin Cross, 

Fundraising 

Officer said: 

“We are 

delighted 

at this 

recognition 

by CASE 

Europe 

of Keele’s 

fundraising 

efforts.” 

‘The matched funding scheme has been a huge success by generating 

a major increase in philanthropic giving to our universities and 

colleges. It has also created a step-change in the approach to 

fundraising and the skills needed continue to encourage individuals, 

corporations and trusts to donate to higher education. This has laid 

foundations on which universities and colleges now need to build.’ 


STUDENTS BATTLE 

THE ODDS FOR 

TELETHON TRIUMPH 

Keele’s Top 

Caller Dom Moore 

 

 

 

 

 

“I heard from people last year that being a caller was fun 

and interesting. I think communication is so important 

and this job has really helped me – and my CV! At first 

I was nervous, maybe even embarrassed, but then 

I realised it’s just a conversation when we call and I 

enjoy conversation! Some of our alumni are really 

fascinating. I particularly remember talking for over 

an hour to someone who works at Warner Brothers in 

California – he was inspiring. Oh, and I really enjoyed 

the atmosphere in the call room with the caller team.” 

 

 

 

 

Despite the downturn in the economy and in a climate of general tightening 

of belts, the calling team, with Buffalo Fundraising Consultants, worked late 

into the evenings to secure £97,000 of donations and legacy pledges from 

Keele Alumni. 

Robin Cross, Fundraising Officer for the Keele Key Fund, said: “This was a 

fantastic achievement given the circumstances, with the calling team having to 

overcome challenges not met in previous telethon campaigns.” 

2011 Autumn Team 

Manager: Alex Baugh (Buffalo 

Fundraising Consultants) 

Student Assistant Manager: 

Zoe Richards 

Student Callers: Juned Ahmed, 

Zeinab Alliji, Ella Austin, 

Katie Bennett, Tom Blezard, 

Gabriella Craparo, Rajpreet Deol, 

Rachael Evans, Thea Ferguson, 

Alex Franklin, Chris Franklin, 

Philip Goodall, Dione Graham, 

Sarah Jeremiah, Harpreet 

Kaur, Kiran Majid, Jack Mills-Davidson, 

Dom Moore, Chris Morden, 

Makena Nguyai, Zara Okereafor, 

Kiah Peters, Robynne Pyatt, 

Aprajita Rai, Pumundeep 

Sandhu, Chaquita Taylor, Tilinao 

Thyangathyanga, Rachel Wilshaw 

 

 

 

“I felt very privileged to take a role with more 

responsibility. Helping to lead the campaign was 

different from being a caller; I felt a greater sense of 

ownership, but it was still fun. As a caller, your job 

begins and ends in the call–room, but now I had to 

think how to improve myself and how to make the 

sessions more enjoyable and successful. Asking people 

to give is always difficult at first and I tried to help my 

fellow callers and to guide them through the process. 

Keele alumni are friendly to talk to so after the first few 

nervous calls we are soon at ease and we enjoy our 

conversations more.”

KEELE: 

Local Schools Tabla, Harp 

and Armenian song and 

dance workshops 2012 

 

 

 

 

Each session began with 

Cevanne Horrocks singing 

an Armenian song, in 

Armenian and English, with 

harp and tabla accompaniment. 

Kuljit Bhamra began with an 

introduction to the tabla in the form 

of a question and answer session. 

He asked all the participants which 

country they thought the drums 

came from, what the drums were 

called, what they were made of 

and what was used for the top. 

Following the answers provided 

by the children/young people, 

he explained that the tabla is a 

pitched drum with a distinctive 

sound because of the carbon fibre 

weight in the centre (which used to 

be made from cooked rice and black 

ash). The weight in the centre of the 

larger drum provides the player the 

opportunity to make a very special 

sliding sound, whereas in the smaller 

drum it determines the pitch. 

Kuljit lived in the Punjab, an area 

that is named after its five rivers. 

He asked what the students thought 

the main occupation of those living 

in the Punjab would be. Several said 

farmers, which was correct and Kuljit 

said that harvesting the crops was 

seen as a good time to celebrate 

with singing and dancing and lots of 

music including drumming. Cevanne 

then introduced the Celtic harp again 

in a question and answer format. 

She asked if the students knew the 

difference between a Celtic harp and 

a classical harp and what the strings 

were made of. She explained that a 

Celtic harp is pegged and a classical 

harp has a pedal and the purpose 

of both is to change the key of 

each note from major to minor. 

The students were invited to lift 

as many pegs as they wanted and 

Cevanne then played the harp to 

demonstrate how it would sound 

with several notes in a new key. There 

was then a vocal warm-up exercise 

with everyone singing high and low 

notes as well as loudly and softly with 

several students invited to ‘conduct’ 

the whole group. Cevanne then taught 

each group a 12th century celebratory 

Armenian dance originally composed 

for the wedding of the Princess of 

Georgia to the Prince of Armenia. 

The marriage was arranged so that 

the two countries would no longer 

be able to be at war with each other. 

Altogether 670 children and young 

people took part in the workshops 

and everyone said how fantastic they 

were. Several teachers said the children 

were still talking about it the following 

day and approximately 50 of the 

participants together with about 10 

teachers came to the concert at the 

New Vic Theatre, which Kuljit gave 

with Jacqueline Shave (violin) and 

John Paricelli (guitar). 

“Thank you for the music 

workshop organised for this 

morning. The pupils certainly all 

seemed to enjoy it immensely and 

staff feedback was very positive 

indeed. Many thanks to the 

performers for their flexibility, it 

enabled several groups to benefit 

from the cultural experience.” 

Fiona Boulton, Blackfriars Special School 

“The pupils really enjoyed the 

workshop on Thursday last week.” 

Alison Boag-Munroe, Clough Hall 

Technology School 

“What a fabulous workshop it was 

yesterday! Thank you so much for 

ensuring we got the opportunity to 

take part again.” 

Jo Watton, Maryhill High School 

Keele Key Fund Projects 2009-2011 

Project 

6th Biennial International Conference on Music Since 1900 

Arboretum Accessibility Programme 

Athletics Union – Honours Board 

AU Honours Board 

Black History Month 

Campus Watch 

Community Tea Party VE 

Concerts at Keele 

Dragons’ Den 

European & World Duathlon 

First Responders 

GEO-Soc Field Trip to Northumberland 

Grey Matters at Keele 

Human Rights India Exchange Project 

International Cultural Experience Programme 

Keele Capoeira Society Workshops 

Keele Community First Responders 

Keele Concert Society Music Workshops 

Keele Concerts Society 

Keele Fencing Development 

Keele Moth Project 

Keele Oral History Project 

Keele Organ Fund 

Keele Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir 

Keele Student Community Concerts 

Keele Student Mediation Service 

Keele University Trampolining Club – Approved dependent 

on their success with Sport England Bid 

Keele VE – Keele Village Christmas Party 

Keele VE Overseas Challenge 

Keele VE Overseas Challenge 2010 Thailand 

Keele Welcome Week – Team of Peer Assistants 

Kimbilo Sustainability 

KUAU Scoreboard Regeneration (in principle – must 

approach Sport England) 

KUBE Radio – Upgrade Programme 

KUSU Dancesport Society 

KUSU Paintball 

KUSU Web-based Materials for PG Students 

Moot Court Project – School of Law 

Music & Technology Exhibition 

NAFKU Ambassador Representative Visit 

Nightline 

Nurses Welcome Event 

Promoting Keele’s Heritage 

Rag Week 2010 

Ray Pahl Honorary Studentship 

Samuel Bamfo 

Scholarship for Nathan Farrell 

Shifting Landscape 

Shoestring Magazine 

Study China 

Study Tour Turkey 

Templar Bar 

The LoveKeele:LiveKeele Student Garden 

Unchosen 

UNICEF on Campus 

VE @ Keele Student Volunteer Programme 

Warwick & London MUN Conferences – KMUN 

What makes you so Special – KUSU 


The Moot Court Project – Keele School of Law 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mooting has an important role 

in assisting students to develop 

high quality research, drafting, 

analytical and presentation skills. 

As such, mooting can help our 

students to strengthen key 

employability skills and to provide 

concrete evidence of the same to 

a range of potential employers. 

The School runs a popular moot 

competition among Keele Law 

students each year. The top four 

mooters are then selected to 

compete in the Knights & Sons 

Moot Court Final. The top two 

mooters from that competition 

then go on to represent Keele 

at inter-university mooting 

competitions, such as the 

Observer Moot. The mooting 

competition is open to students 

from all years. In the last year 

mooting has also become a 

part of the first year Public Law 

curriculum and it is hoped that 

this will act as a ‘feeder’ on to 

the competition. Given the role 

of mooting in the School’s skills 

strategy, we are also considering 

the introduction of a Professional 

Skills (including advocacy) module 

as part of the stable of second 

year electives (which are currently 

focussed on preparation for 

research and the introduction of 

a broad range of methodological 

approaches to the study of law). 

Typically, a Moot Room reflects 

the appearance and function of 

a court room and would also 

include audio visual facilities to 

allow filming of moots and 

support detailed feedback to 

students. The School currently 

lacks facilities that can properly 

accommodate or support moots. 

The establishment of a 

high-specification Moot Court 

Room is designed to support 

student skills development, 

enhance their graduate attributes, 

further develop our engagements 

with the professional community 

and as a result, ensure the future 

success of the Law School by 

strengthening our position in 

what will be an increasingly 

competitive recruitment 

marketplace. The capital project 

to create the Moot Court has 

been identified as a key feature 

of the School’s Five Year Strategic 

Vision, particularly with a view 

to enhancing the international 

profile and reputation of the 

School. Preliminary discussions 

have already been held with 

architects to generate plans 

and costings. 

However, in order to bring 

the project to a successful 

completion, we need help from 

key alumni to achieve the overall 

target of £75,000. The generous 

support from our alumni will 

deliver a specific resource to 

the Law School and a lasting 

legacy in reinforcing the ongoing 

contribution from Keele Law 

School to a distinctive legal 

education. It will enable our 

alumni to consolidate their 

association with the Law 

School and their support 

would be appropriately 

acknowledged/commemorated 

within the Moot Court itself and 

our website (unless they wished 

to remain anonymous). 

Our alumni’s support of a 

formal Moot Court has the 

potential to enhance the activities 

and reputation of the Law 

School and University in a 

number of key ways.

KEELE: 

Alumni Donations 

between 1st January 

and 31st December 2011 

1954 

John Thomas 

Ann Whitehead 

(Male) 

1955 

Bob Miles 

Mike Taylor 

Reginald Ward 

1956 

Stan Cooper 

Roger Hartley 

Margaret 

Homeyer 

(Roberts) 

Howard Mounsey 

Peter Paice 

1957 

Bill & 

Pauline Hanna 

(Jones - 1959) 

Jos & Pam 

O’Sullivan 

(Claridge) 

Aileen Roberts 

(Wycherley) 

Barbara Ryder 

(Hawkins) 

1958 

Doris Davidson 

(Comley) 

Jack & Barbara 

Thomas 

(Pennell) 

1959 

Brian Cramp 

Dai Kerry 

Peter Maybank 

Mary Reed 

(Edge) 

1960 

John & Pat Dixon 

(Pattison - 1962) 

Derek Edwards 

Christopher 

Foote 

1961 

Brian & Anna 

Betts (Thomas - 

1966) 

Lorraine Fletcher 

(Lane) 

Mike & Lois 

Fulker 

(Timmins - 1964) 

Brian Webb 

Tony Winnall 

1962 

Joe Batt 

Roger & 

Jill Betts 

(Fellows - 1961) 

Fos & Jill Rogers 

(Hughes - 1964) 

1963 

Tony & Jill Budd 

(Garnett) 

Tim & Gill Cox 

(Drury - 1964) 

John & Sylvia 

Kane (Bishop) 

John Mallen 

Brenda Paul 

(French) 

Joe & Dorothy 

Sowerby (Dunn) 

1964 

Faith Flower 

(Heathcote) 

Michael Hurdle 

Sarah Leigh 

Barbara Newby 

(Jackson) 

John Samuel 

1965 

Mike Cantor 

Ivor Davies 

Linda Holroyd 

(Barron) 

Michael Rowley 

Geoffrey Stanton 

1966 

David Ashton 

Elizabeth Key 

Paul Sommerfeld 

David & 

Barbara Thomas 

(Stagg - 1967) 

Arthur & Liz 

Williams (Evans) 

1967 

Stephen Carter 

Keith 

Cuninghame 

Roger Fellows 

Joannna Hallett 

(Crow) 

John Head 

Hazel Miles 

(Woolston) 

Zac & 

Joan Newton 

(Searby - 1968) 

Jane Williamson 

(Easterfield) 

1968 

George Fraser 

Linda Fryd 

Russell Haggar 

Geoffrey & Mrs 

Hooker 

Bill Proctor 

David & Clare 

Radstone 

(Woodward - 

1969) 

Josie Wheeler 

(Smith) 

1969 

Chrissy Allott 

George Moore 

Mary Mountjoy 

(Finigan) 

Chris & 

Frances Tew 

(Willingham) 

1970 

Robert & Alison 

Abbey (Slater) 

Roger Eagle 

Linda Friis 

(Foster) 

Anita Gerard 

Rob & Jennifer 

Hedges 

(Anderson - 

1973) 

David & Alison 

Hodgen 

(Rowles) 

Andy Macmullen 

Tom Mayhew 

Leo Pilkington 

Connie 

Robertson 

David & 

Denise Todd 

(Stracstone) 

John & Jane 

Walder (Owen - 

1969) 

Fiona Woolf 

(Swain) 

Felice Wright 

(Sister Mary 

Anselm) 

1971 

Frankie 

McGauran 

Linda Sohawon 

(Goodall) 

Alec Spencer 

Jo Williams 

(Heald) 

1972 

Martin Athawes 

Hugh Coolican 

& Alison Tyler 

(1974) 

Paddy Costigan 

Stephen & Lorna 

Plant (1971) 

Stephen 

Robinson 

Marian Small 

(Smith) 

Ian Snaith 

Brian & 

Anne Stewart 

(Cockerill - 1975) 

Daphne Wade 

1973 

Warren Colman 

Paula Cooper 

(Stewart) 

Jim & Sue Fisher 

(Jones) 

Xandra Gilchrist 

Fergus 

McGauran 

Ruth Nicolson 

Sylvie Summer 

(Stumler) 

1974 

Peter Bradley 

Susan Gilbert 

Christopher 

Graham 

Steve Johnson 

Andrew & Sarah 

Packer (Phillips) 

Derick Parry 

Christine Spratt 

(Howells) 

1975 

Betty Albon 

(Gear) 

Sharon Barker 

(Young) 

Nici Hildebrandt 

Hamish 

McArthur 

John & Janet 

McCartney 

(Barnes - 1974) 

Gordon & Katy 

Mousinho 

(Rutherford) 

1976 

Patricia 

Blackburn 

Gina Hall 

Richard King 

Alison Nicolson 

(Atkins) 

Tony & Beverley 

Rickwood (Hatch) 

Barbara 

Vallonchini 

Stephen & 

Alison Walton 

(Broome) 

1977 

Ray & Anne 

Blackburn 

(Jones) 

Nick Hammond 

& Liz Kohn 

Sally Kiddle- 

Morris (Cotton) 

Neil & Susan 

Murray 

(Robinson) 

Val Newman 

1978 

Stuart Brearley 

David & Rebecca 

Hill (Smith - 1976) 

Michael Murphy 

Steve Russell 

Roger Wilson 

1979 

Richard Dunsire 

Alex Hunt 

Anju Kaler 

John Patton 

Graham Stroud 

Martin Webster 

1981 

Jonathan Brown 

Peter Wentworth 

1982 

Mike & Nikki 

Cooper 

(Tuck - 1981) 

David Ellis 

Timothy Hunt 

& Helen Ross 

(1984) 

Simon Knock 

Kath Parson 

(Riley) 

Richard & Anne 

White 

(Tebbutt - 1981) 

1983 

Amanda 

Croft-Pearman 

Cicely Davey 

(Corke) 

Phil Isbill 

Jean Marshall 

(Verney) 

Catherine Martin 

Barrie Pope 

Jeremy Sogno 

1984 

Laurence Broyd 

Roger Jackson 

Simon Marsh 

Janet 

Meadowcroft 

Alison Prowse 

Christine Snaith 

Geoff & Caroline 

Walton 

(Bollen - 1987) 

1985 

Phillippa Frost 

(Bracewell) 

Ro Gorell (Mee) 

Carol Gray 

Stephen & 

Lisa Jack 

(Adnitt - 1986) 

Anne Smithson 

1986 

Andy Benn 

John Birch 

Victoria Denison 

Vanessa Kearns 

Joanna Killian 

Robert Oldfield 

Richard Russell 

Andrew Sains 

1987 

Stephen Brann 

Jane Burns 

Martin Field 

Jon Gould 

Mark Kent 

Liz Walmsley 

(Delany) 

1988 

Peter & Tracey 

Baldwin 

(Robinson - 

1989) 

Richard Blows 

Paul Findley 

Wendy Gibson 

Katherine 

Gosling 

(Thompson) 

Stephen Green 

Simon & 

Helen Jones 

(Underwood) 

Philip Lucas 

Susan Smith 

John Standen 

Philippa Tyler 


1989 

Martin Alcock 

Helen Burgess 

Catharine Casale 

Jennifer Ford 

(Marshall) 

Simon Hearn 

Matthew Hill 

Adam Konowe 

Kate Maddock 

(Heeley) 

David Parker 

Jonathan 

Peacock 

Denise Pickard 

Lorraine Tucker 

(Bowley) 

1990 

Rosemary 

Blackett (Bevan) 

Philip Bottrell 

Kate Bradshaw 

(Lees) 

Steve Coles 

David & Jemma 

Farrance 

(Watkin - 1991) 

Marie Fogg 

Hafisi Kadiri 

Tessa Nixon 

(Bampton) 

Funmilayo 

Ogboye 

Dylan Reynolds 

Joanne Waltham 

(Clark) 

1991 

Martin Baker 

Neil Dube 

Emma 

Greenhough 

(Crampin) 

Aelwyn Guest 

Nigel Jones 

Felmai Lawrence 

Sean MacGloin 

Geoffrey Newton 

Matthew Reed 

1992 

Lisa Allen 

Matt Barker 

Francis Boylan 

Marnie Butters 

Robert Dixon 

Kay Dowdall 

Wendy Gould 

(Skipper) 

Benson Greatrex 

David Hodgetts 

Barry Job 

Michael 

Langford 

Margaret Mansell 

David Nicholson 

Caroline Page 

Irene Plant 

Nicholas Preston 

Usha Velineni 

Harriet Warner 

(Barlow) 

1993 

Andrew Baker 

David Brookes 

Steven Brown 

Spike Crossley 

David Dalby 

Kobi Date-Bah 

Philip Ditchfield 

Andrew Freeman 

David Gentleman 

Nicola Gibson 

Alison Glen 

Paul Gray 

Emily Haithwaite 

(Joannou) 

Claire Haslam 

Gillian Lee 

Mary Levesley 

Joanne Louff 

Ellen Lyons 

Matthew Moore 

David Morton 

Michael Palin 

Colm Perry 

Joanne Pontee 

Stuart Rathe 

Kate Read (Flint) 

James 

Stonebridge 

Robert Tarr 

1994 

Hilda Andrews 

Richard Batty 

Donna Clancy 

Andrew & Hannah 

Cooper 

(Davey - 1995) 

Sandra Drewett 

(Holdcroft) 

Andy Dutton 

Alan Gordon 

Leroy Greene 

Helen Harrison 

David Hazelwood 

Charles 

Hutchinson 

Melanie Jones 

Thomas Kirby 

Glynis Kirkland 

Jon Lamb 

Rachel McIntosh 

(Hayward) 

Franco Milazzo 

Marsha O’Mahony 

Philippa Parker 

(Bell) 

Nicholas Parr 

Mo Ray 

April Ross (West) 

Alan Schofield 

Marion Unwin 

Roger Walker 

Helen White 

Sema Yurtmen 

1995 

Carole Ashley 

Carol Barker 

(Jackson) 

Balbir Bhullar 

Lizabeth Bushill 

Maggie Cox 

Mark Elliot 

Pete Granby 

Peter & Judith 

Harris (Midgley) 

Michelle Hatfield 

Mark 

Hetherington 

Catherine 

Holland 

Chris Kirby 

Saeeda Nasim 

Ash Regan- 

Denham (Regan) 

Vic Spong 

(Toop) 

Mitchell 

Waterman 

Alistair Watkins 

1996 

Richard Gorman 

Robert Gunnell 

Nicholas Maxey 

Helen O’Neill- 

Adkins (O’Neill) 

Fiona Wilson 

Stephen 

Womack 

1997 

Darrel Swift 

1998 

Krysia Dziedzic 

Barry Malpass 

Olutayo Oke 

Andy Samu 

Ruth Stewart 

1999 

Katherine 

Lundie Hill 

Sankar Sinha 

2000 

Lesley Bunn 

(Dean) 

Deborah Sutton 

Paul Unsworth & 

Ruhi Singh 

2001 

Jenny Gray 

Jane Parker 

Emma Turner 

2002 

Thomas & 

Charlotte Pearson 

(Reynolds - 2001) 

2003 

David Allsop 

Syed Anwer 

Amy Church 

(Polson) 

Matt Evans 

Sandra Nicholls 

2006 

Michael Banks 

2008 

Ryan Bailey 

Leanne Beech 

Amy Brennan 

Simon Charlton 

Lorna Edwards 

Laura Hartley 

Natasha 

Kinsmore 

Robert Knowles 

Naomi Lander 

Simon Langley 

Sarah McIntyre 

Nick Renshaw 

Joe Ruppert 

Kay Smith 

2009 

Margaret Allen 

Michael Barnett 

Michael Bennett 

Adam Betts- 

Symonds 

Lisa Burns 

Claire 

Consterdine 

Vijaya Das 

Jackie Dean 

Ganapathy 

Dhanasekar 

Ododo 

Ediagbonya 

Alexander Fuller 

Becky Guilor 

Ewan Henry 

Tara Lal 

Ian Mahoney 

Naison Mkwena 

Eamonn Moore 

Sarah Northrop 

Candida 

Outridge 

Christopher 

Prendergast 

Richard 

Simmonds 

Roger Weston 

Gregory Wood 

Nicola 

Wycherley 

2011 

Craig Shearstone 

Alumni 

Donors 

We also thank 

the 37 alumni 

donors who 

have asked to 

be anonymous. 

Non- 

Alumni 

Donors 

Joanne 

McAllister 

Mohammed 

Amin 

Arthur Berry 

Trust 

Barbara Gaskell - 

Nantwich U3A

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THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Banco Santander believe in the need 

to equip the next generation of global 

women leaders for service as board 

members. Experts predict that a 

combination of globalisation, economic 

crisis and talent demand will drive change, 

expectation and aspiration for the female 

work experience. The programme is 

designed to tackle this by encouraging 

women to come together and look at a 

number of key topics, including strategic 

leadership, corporate governance, business 

acumen and mentoring and networking. 

Targeting young alumnae between 30 

and 35 years old, it aims to build upon 

attendees’ substantive professional work 

experience. As part of the Santander 

Universities network, Keele’s University 

students, alumni and staff are eligible for 

inclusion on the programme. 

The Keele connection was realised 

in 2011 when Heather MacLennan, Victoria 

Alkiviadese, Laila Takeh and Anna-Mary 

Cawthorne-Barcham were accepted for 

places on the programme. After hearing 

about the opportunity from Keele’s alumni 

officer, the group had to provide an 

extensive CV, complete an application and 

obtain a letter of recommendation before 

they heard they had been successful. 

Before travelling to the USA in June, 

the attendees were expected to prepare 

thoroughly, as Heather MacLennan explains: 

“We had quite a lot of reading material to 

get through including articles from 

Harvard Business Review and McKinsey. 

We also had to complete interviews over 

women in leadership positions that we 

knew of.” 

Once on-site, the work only intensified 

according to Heather: “We had five intense 

days of training, coaching, workshops and 

lectures and were on-campus at UCLA 

from 8.00am until 7.00pm each day for 

a variety of different types of study 

sessions. The topics were wide-ranging, 

from understanding a balance sheet to 

getting to grips with organisational 

structures and governance.” 

The chance to exchange views, thoughts 

and insight with a female peer group from 

across the globe made the experience even 

more valuable. Heather continues: “It was 

amazing to meet women from all over 

the world who had their own unique 

experiences. There were about 50 in total, 

including women from South America, the 

USA, Spain, China and Russia, as well as five 

of us from the UK. It was great to attend 

with three fellow ex-Keele students.” 

Some of the highlights for the group 

included listening to a variety of inspirational 

speakers from a number of diverse 

backgrounds. The authoritative speakers 

included a vice president from Myspace, 

a hedge fund manager, a recruitment specialist 

and a retail leader. 

To prove the Keele ‘family’ extends 

far and wide, Heather, Victoria, Laila and 

Anna-Mary also took the opportunity while 

in LA to meet up with another ex-Keele 

student, Mark Kalisch who is a board 

member for NAFKU – North American 

Foundation for Keele University. 

Heather says it was great to meet up with 

someone who also shares the Keele 

heritage. “Mark was a perfect host and he 

and his wife were generous to spare the time 

to show us around some of the sights of 

Los Angeles. We drove down Rodeo Drive, 

drove up Mulholland Drive, saw the hotel 

from Pretty Woman and looked over the city 

from the famous hills. 

“Mark shared some of his memories of studying at Keele 

and told us about his new life in LA. It was a lovely 

part of the whole trip, reminded us all of Keele and 

rounded off a memorable experience that demonstrated 

the commonalities between us transcend cultural and 

language divides.” 

The on-campus experience in LA was the hub of a three-month leadership journey which also 

included in-depth post-programme analysis. 

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KEELE: 

A REAL 

BALANCING ACT 

Sophie’s four track EP 

‘Eyeline’ is now available 

on Assorted Records 

Twenty-year-old, Stafford-born Keele student, 

Sophie Bohanan, is a busy lady with some interesting 

choices ahead. She is studying for a Law and Criminology 

degree and at the same time building a promising singer/ 

songwriter musical career which has seen her sign for 

a record label, release her first EP and perform at gigs 

around the country. She is also following in her father’s 

footsteps when it comes to her chosen academic path. 

forever: keele caught up with Sophie to find out more. 

How did you become interested in music? 

My musical career began at school. I performed a 

variety of solo performances at various concerts and 

then went on to train in musical theatre and study 

music for GCSE. I have always adored music and 

singling and it has definitely been an ambition from 

an early age. 

You are signed to Assorted Records, how did this 

come about? 

It all happened about a year ago. I responded to a 

newsletter advert and sent some of my tracks over 

at breakfast time. I was then in a meeting with them 

by lunchtime! They are great people to work with 

and very supportive. 

What are the future plans? 

Well, we have released our first EP in January this 

year. It is four tracks available in digital form on 

iTunes and a physical copy from the Assorted 

Records store. At the moment we are doing a 

variety of radio shows and gigs as promotion and 

just trying to spread the word. 

What are your musical influences? 

I am inspired by current artists such as Jessie J, 

Adele and Pink. I also love old school artists such as 

Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Peggy Lee. 

My co-writer is a massive fan of classic rock. I think 

the mix of our taste in music brings together a pop/ 

rock style. Hopefully it’s something a little different. 

What are your ultimate music ambitions? 

Any singer/songwriter wants to ‘make it’. It would be 

amazing to play all over the world and hear people 

singing our songs. My biggest dream would be for 

my music to help others in their life, like great artists 

have to me. 

You are studying Law and Criminology at Keele. 

Tell us about that. 

I have always been interested in the legal system. 

I wanted to study a degree course which would 

give me great options whether I decide to be a 

lawyer or not. Keele is unique as it allows me 

to combine vocational elements of learning to be 

a lawyer with the theory of criminology. 

How do you balance your academic studies and 

musical career? 

I never want to disregard academia because the 

music industry is hard to crack. If I am successful 

that’s great, if not I will hopefully be set with great 

foundations to start a career in the legal profession. 

Sometimes it is difficult to balance the two, but it’s 

worth it. The University Law department has been 

very supportive – especially the head, Andrew 

Francis. I always say it’s a bit like being ‘super 

woman’ – law student by day, music artist by night! 

Your father, Karl, also studied criminology 

at Keele? 

Yes, my Dad received a Masters in Criminology in 

1994. He is also looking to return to commence a 

PhD in Criminology after he retires from the police 

force. I think he is proud that we both went to the 

same university and it will be great to put our 

degree certificates side by side. It’s fantastic 

knowing he studied at Keele and his knowledge also 

helps with my degree. 

Finally, what do you feel the Keele experience has 

given you? 

It is true when they say it is like a bubble. It’s more 

like school than university. Everyone seems to know 

everyone and there is a real family environment. 

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Golden Graduates’ Reunions 

 

 

 

A REUNION OF KEELE UNIVERSITY’S GOLDEN GRADUATES 

This year the Keele Society will celebrate 

the Charter Year by holding the first ever 

Golden Graduates’ Reunion on July 8th – 9th. 

Golden Graduates are those who have 

celebrated or are due to celebrate their 50th 

Anniversary since leaving Keele. 

The reunion coincides with the traditional 

week of graduation ceremonies, when our 

newest alumni of the Class of 2012 and their 

friends and families will feel honoured to share 

their special day with the Golden Classes of 

1954 to 1962. This year the Vice-Chancellor, 

Professor Nick Foskett, and the newly-elected 

President of the Student’s Union, Joe Turner, 

will offer a Keele welcome, and our Golden 

Graduates will respond to their successors 

at Keele. 

The Keele Society Advisory Committee has 

agreed that from 2012 onwards we should 

hold a Golden Graduates’ Reunion every 

year, inviting Keelites celebrating their 50th 

Anniversary to a special occasion with their 

Class and all earlier Golden Graduates. 

So, in 2013, we will invite the Class of 1963 

and all prior Classes; and in 2014 we greet the 

Class of 1964 and so on. 

Of course, we are planning to develop events 

for all ages and kinds of alumni and we hope 

to announce more events for 2013 including, 

we hope, a revival of Keele in the City. But I 

hope we all are looking forward to our own 

Golden Day! 

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The ability to 

participate 

responsibility and 

collaboratively as 

an active citizen 

The self 

confidence 

and self awareness 

to actively pursue 

your goals 

A professional 

reflective approach 

to live and study 

The ability to 

communicate 

clearly and 

effectively 

The flexibility to 

thrive in a rapidly 

changing and 

uncertain world 

An appreciation 

of the social, 

environmental and 

global implications 

of your studies 

Engagement with our 

undergraduate programmes 

will enable you to develop 

your intellectual, personal and 

professional capabilities. We call 

these our ten Graduate Attributes 

and they include independent 

thinking, synthesizing 

information, creative problem 

solving, communicating clearly, 

and appreciating the social, 

environmental and global 

implications of your studies 

and activities. Our educational 

programmes and learning 

environment are designed to help 

you to become a well- rounded 

graduate who is capable of making 

a positive and valued contribution 

in a complex and rapidly changing 

world, whichever spheres of life 

you engage in after your studies 

are completed. 

Demonstrating 

curiosity and 

independence 

of thought 

Creative problem 

solving using a 

range of different 

approaches and 

techniques 

Interdisciplinarity 

and an awareness 

of the provisional 

and dynamic nature 

of knowledge 

Information 

literacy: locate, 

evaluate and 

synthesis data 

You will join a supportive 

community that places a high value 

on excellence in both education and 

research. The Keele educational 

experience centres on high 

quality teaching by lecturers 

who demonstrate the diversity, 

dynamism and intellectual 

excitement of the subject. Our 

programmes are at the forefront of 

research, education and practice: 

our distinctive dual honours and 

major/minor degrees offer breadth, 

flexibility and choice; and many 

single honours programmes provide 

expertise and the most up to date 

training, alongside a professionally 

recognised qualification. 

Our professional student services, 

such as the Library Services and the 

Student Support and Development 

Services, support and empower 

you so that you have the skills a 

nd confidence to make the most of 

your potential at Keele and beyond. 

Open doors, widen horizons, and expand opportunities with one of over 500 subject combinations in 

our dual honours and major/minor degrees, or through our single honours and professional degrees… 

KEELE: 

KEELE ENGAGES 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keelites are an under-used 

resource, but the Keele 

family will increasingly 

be able to offer support for 

new initiatives, stretching the 

imagination of and engaging with 

the current crop of students in 

ways that conventional teaching 

simply cannot. Alumni may be 

invited to inspire students by 

sharing your personal experience 

as role models or case-studies 

or supporting academic and 

co-curricular work, or even 

helping with the progression 

into work and life after Keele. 

The DKC Team will coordinate 

partnerships dependent on 

the goodwill, enthusiasm and 

entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, 

students and alumni. We plan to 

create a network of support and 

experience, to enhance our 

students’ time at Keele and help 

them acquire and develop the 

attributes so essential to a 

graduate-level education. 

For example, a current student 

might be offered an internship or 

work experience with the business 

or organisation of one of our 

alumni; or, alumni might volunteer 

as (e)-mentors for current students. 

Following our recent successes 

with guest speakers, alumni may 

be invited to give talks or lectures 

or be involved in Q&A sessions 

or discussions. This could happen 

in person or virtually, and will be 

connected to the University’s key 

strategic aims of sustainability, 

internationalisation and employability 

as well as specific academic interests. 

We are also testing the concept of 

“alumni circles” to be run by each 

academic school and faculty so that 

alumni can support recruitment, 

publicity, employability, research 

and academic work around their 

particular subjects and interests. 

We hope in time that Keelites will 

feel part of their school’s alumni 

circle as much as they do of the 

wider alumni family. 

Keele University 

1962 

Become a distinctive graduate 50 

2012 

Graduates who 

make a difference 

Keele was founded on the 

principle that a different 

kind of university education 

was needed, one which 

produced distinctive 

graduates, who were able to 

balance essential specialist 

and expert knowledge 

with a broad outlook and 

independent approach. 

Keele remains committed to 

these founding principles. 

Keele 

Graduate 

Attributes 

I can make the 

most of my 

potential 

A supportive 

community of 

students and staff 

Students have called Keele 

‘the Bubble’ for many 

years – it is a warm word, 

safe and friendly. But it also 

reflects the risk that we can feel 

too comfortable, and isolated from 

the world beyond Keele. 

Alumni can offer so much, to stretch 

the imagination and to engage with 

our students in ways that conventional 

teaching cannot. Whether it be by 

inspiring students through their own 

personal experiences or by supporting 

students through their academic 

studies, work experience and 

co-curricular activities, alumni can play 

a vital role in helping students burst out 

of the Bubble and to make even more of 

their time at Keele. We don’t want to 

talk about extra-curricular activity but 

co-curricular – there are so many things 

that students do, running alongside and 

adding to their studies and not just on 

top of them. So we have a vision for the 

Keele curriculum to be redesigned to 

provide more opportunities for students 

to achieve their potential through 

co-curricular activities. We want 

“Distinctive Keele Graduates” to enjoy 

a distinctive experience and to stand 

out. The campus and community have 

always enhanced education here and 

now we aim to combine the academic 

curriculum with the co-curriculum to 

enhance their distinctiveness still further. 

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Keele 

Alumni 

Across 

The Miles 

USA 1027 

GERMANY 1007 

FRANCE 826 

MALAYSIA 747 

HONG KONG 500 

SRI LANKA 481 

GREECE 435 

CANADA 425 

IRELAND 369 

NETHERLANDS 303 

AUSTRALIA 261 

CYPRUS 246 

SPAIN 209 

KENYA 198 

BELGIUM 181 

SINGAPORE 161 

SWEDEN 161 

INDIA 118 

JAPAN 110 

ITALY 98 

NIGERIA 90 

BRUNEI 82 

SWITZERLAND 81 

MAURITIUS 77 

NEW ZEALAND 73 

GHANA 63 

POLAND 63 

TURKEY 58 

DENMARK 55 

PAKISTAN 54 

PORTUGAL 54 

RUSSIA 47 

SAUDI ARABIA 44 

UNITED ARAB 

EMIRATES 44 

TAIWAN 41 

SOUTH AFRICA 38 

AUSTRIA 37 

ISRAEL 36 

KOREA 34 

NORWAY 34 

TANZANIA 34 

FINLAND 33 

CAMEROON 32 

BAHAMAS 30 

ZIMBABWE 29 

EGYPT 27 

CZECH REPUBLIC 26 

BANGLADESH 25 

IRAN 23 

THAILAND 23 

UGANDA 23 

VIETNAM 23 

BOTSWANA 22 

JORDAN 22 

ZAMBIA 21 

MALAWI 20 

INDONESIA 19 

GIBRALTAR 18 

LUXEMBOURG 16 

ICELAND 15 

PHILIPPINES 15 

TRINIDAD 

& TOBAGO 15 

HUNGARY 13 

KUWAIT 13 

OMAN 13 

GAMBIA 12 

SYRIA 12 

BARBADOS 11 

BOSNIA & 

HERZEGOVINA 11 

BRAZIL 11 

ETHIOPIA 10 

MALTA 10 

BULGARIA 9 

SUDAN 9 

BAHRAIN 8 

JAMAICA 8 

MEXICO 8 

BERMUDA 7 

COLOMBIA 7 

LEBANON 7 

LIBYA 7 

ALBANIA 6 

CAMBODIA 6 

COLOMBIA 6 

IRAQ 6 

MOZAMBIQUE 6 

SEYCHELLES 6 

UKRAINE 6 

CROATIA 5 

KAZAKHSTAN 5 

LESOTHO 5 

ROMANIA 5 

AZERBAIJAN 4 

MACAO 4 

MOROCCO 4 

PALESTINIAN 

AUTHORITY 4 

PERU 4 

SIERRA LEONE 4 

YEMEN 4 

ALGERIA 3 

BOLIVIA 3 

CANARY ISLANDS 3 

CAYMAN ISLANDS 3 

MALDIVES 3 

NAMIBIA 3 

NEPAL 3 

QATAR 3 

SWAZILAND 3 

VENEZUELA 3 

ANGUILLA 2 

CHILE 2 

DOMINICA 2 

ESTONIA 2 

FIJI 2 

MARTINIQUE 2 

MONGOLIA 2 

PAPUA 

NEW GUINEA 2 

SLOVAKIA 2 

SLOVENIA 2 

ST LUCIA 2 

TUNISIA 2 

TURKS & CAICOS 

ISLANDS 2 

ANDORRA 1 

ANGOLA 1 

ARGENTINA 1 

BELIZE 1 

CHAD 1 

COSTA RICA 1 

COTE D’IVOIRE 1 

ECUADOR 1 

GABON 1 

GEORGIA 1 

GRENADA 1 

GUYANA 1 

KYRGYZSTAN 1 

LATVIA 1 

LIECHTENSTEIN 1 

MADAGASCAR 1 

MALI 1 

MOLDOVA 1 

MONACO 1 

NETHERLANDS 

ANTILLES 1 

NEW CALEDONIA 1 

REUNION 1 

RWANDA 1 

SAN MARINO 1 

SERBIA 1 

TONGA 1 

TURKMENISTAN 1 

URUGUAY 1 

US VIRGIN ISLANDS 1 

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KEELE: 

What Happened To... 

1954 

Stan Beckensall: I recently 

published four books: 

‘Northumberland’s Hidden 

History’, ‘Northumberland 

Viewpoints’, ‘Empire Halts 

Here: Viewing the Heart of 

Hadrian’s Wall’ and ‘Coastal 

Castles of Northumberland’. 

My next two books will be on 

Northumberland’s landscape 

and old churches. 

1955 

1956 

Martin Tunnicliffe: I designated 

2011, as my “year of nostalgia”. 

Through my rose-tinted 

spectacles, gently reinforced by 

my selective memory, I look 

back on a fabulously interesting 

and rewarding time at Keele, 

followed by a brief career as 

a salesman, then 50+ years 

of wonderful and privileged 

ministry in my spiritual home, 

the Church of England. Married 

Irene in 1965 and we have three 

children, two grandchildren, and 

one great-grandchild. Retirement 

brings new pleasures, the 

greatest of which is time. 

This allows me to play the piano 

and to explore piano jazz: also to 

write books and articles, sketch, 

fool around with the Internet and 

sleep after lunch. 

1957 

Mary Bianco (Becker): This year 

I have enjoyed good health and 

much travel. I visited Maui to 

visit my daughter Rachel, Spain 

and Portugal with the Kamloops 

Outdoor Club, England with 

Nina and Darren and their family 

to show them where I used to 

live. We went to France and I 

went on to Croatia. I went with 

the ROC to Brazil to see some 

wonderfully scenic places and 

also visited southern British 

Columbia to see my brother 

Richard. The children are all 

doing well. Byron is in Toronto, 

Nina is in Port Coquitlam, Scott 

is building the Dallas Shopping 

Centre in Kamloops and Rachel 

is in Maui. 

George Broadhead: I am retired 

from teaching. I have lived in 

Kenilworth for 36 years with my 

partner of 45 years’ standing 

and we had our civil partnership 

in 2007. I have long been 

involved in and campaigned on 

behalf of the Humanist, Secular 

and LGBT movements. In 2006 I 

received a ‘Lifetime Achievement 

Award’ from the National 

Secular Society for “services to 

secularism and gay rights”. 

Gill Milner (Rance): In memory 

of Stuart Riley. After Keele and 

Swathmore, Stuart lived a very 

enthusiastic and energetic 

life. Sang in several groups, 

painted, beat his children and 

grandchildren at table tennis 

almost to the end. In retirement 

he restored antique furniture 

and repaired old houses for 

his children and built and 

cropped a walled vegetable 

garden. He was Vice Principal 

at Southwark Tech in 1964 when 

we returned from three years in 

a Swiss mountain hamlet 

teaching and writing. Then 

Guildford Tec (VP) and Principal 

at Crawley Tec, becoming 

enthusiastically involved with 

the local high tech industries. 

A very good father to four 

children and a loving inspiring 

grandfather and husband. We 

both believed that the Keele 

Experiment in liberal education 

was terrific and we were glad to 

have been there in the glory of 

its enthusiastic beginnings. 

1958 

Gerry Emère: After I married 

Jean (Powis) in Keele Church, 

we set off for South Africa to 

teach. I actually began a new 

career serving mines where 

geotechnical problems prevailed 

and acquired Certificates in 

Mining Engineering. Because 

of my exposure to ‘hard rock’ 

mining, I was also invited to 

contribute technical input into 

mining and engineering projects 

in various areas including Ghana, 

Gabon, Zaire, Mozambique and 

the USA. The last ten years were 

spent in the Rand Mines Head 

Office as Manager Technical 

Consulting Services. 

Mike Steele: I went with my dear 

friend Madeleine Caton (Parker) 

to Turkey where I taught Physics 

and Chemistry. We have two 

daughters by that marriage, 

Yvette and Jessica. Madeleine 

lives in California. I became 

a journalist in Hanley for the 

Evening Sentinel and then at the 

House of Commons as a lobby 

correspondent. I became Liberal 

Party National Press Officer and 

then joined a freelance news 

agency until my retirement 

in 2008. I have remained an 

Australian citizen and in 1992 

married my second wife Sonia 

in the back yard of my brother 

Jeremy Steele and his wife 

Margaret (Owen). No longer a 

journalist, I am now training to 

be a Parliamentary guide. 

1959 

1960 

Brenda Dawson (Warne): 

I married George (1959) and 

went to the University of 

Arizona in the mid 1960s. 

I obtained MD and Fellowship 

in Clinical Anatomy and 

Pathology and moved later 

to the University of Auckland 

where I still teach part-time. 

We have two children and four 

grandchildren and we celebrated 

our 50th wedding anniversary 

shortly before George passed 

away in November 2011. 

1961 

Barry Carter: Retired from 

Oxford Brookes University as 

Senior Lecturer in History and 

Principal Lecturer in 1995 after 

24 years. Earlier teaching in 

secondary, teacher-training, 

further education and TEFL 

1962 

1963 

Sue Gil (Devons): I am still 

working part-time as a London 

registered blue badge tour guide 

and find my history degree and 

FY knowledge extremely useful. 

A group of Keele graduates from 

the early sixties meet regularly 

in the London area to catch up 

and wine and dine. More Keelites 

are always welcome. There were 

only about 800 of us on campus 

in the early 60s and we all seem 

to keep in touch! 

David Heard: I spend about 

nine months of the year in 

Abu Dhabi with breaks in 

London, Munich or North 

Wales. Shortly to publish 

“From Pearls to Oil, How the 

Oil Industry came to the United 

Arab Emirates”. 

Hilary Lainé (Fletcher): 

Semi-retired, living miles from 

Keele and working part-time at 

Keele in the English Language 

Unit. Family is scattered around 

the UK. Still in touch with a 

few Keelites. 

Barry Pegg: I have retired 

after teaching “Brit Lit” 

at Michigan Technological 

University (1973-2007). 

Anthea West (Roast): Now 

downsized but keeping up the 

allotment and subjecting myself 

to exercise classes for the sake 

of staying upright and mobile. 

1964 

Cynthia Deeson (Sing): Eric and 

I went to Manchester earlier 

in the year to meet Carolyn 

Staplyton (Crawshaw) and 

Jean Vann (Fenwick). How the 

years rolled away as we caught 

up. We are both very involved 

in local community activities 

and would love to meet up with 

other Keelites. 

Alan Phillips: My wife and 

I have now been living in 

Trivandrum, India, for ten years 

and consider it our home. 

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Sylvia Woods: Enjoying 

retirement! 

1965 

David Utley: Married Megan 

Croxen but she died in 2005. 

Worked overseas in Hong Kong, 

then for the British Council in 

Thailand, Ghana, Greece, China, 

Namibia and India. Retired in 2001 

and became an author, mainly of 

books for children. Also involved 

in amateur dramatics; acting, 

directing, producing, writing. 

1966 

Alan Bailey: I’ve retired to the 

Yorkshire Dales and travel to 

visit family, including a first 

grandchild. I’m still infatuated 

with landscape, particularly 

limestone, and mountains, so 

frequent visits to the Alps and 

Nepal are part of the picture. 

Bridget Sant (Hooper): Retired 

from teaching in Sydney to play 

golf, enjoy the grandchildren 

and help with a major regional 

museum, the Lady Denman. I 

undertake research, write local 

history and create exhibitions. 

Currently working on one to 

celebrate Canberra’s centenary 

in 2013 

1967 

Nicky Stanton (Pontin): Living 

mostly in Netherlands where 

Mike Stanton is working; retired 

FE/HE Lecturer/Head of Business 

Studies and consultant in 

Business Communication. My 

book ‘Mastering Communication’ 

has just gone into its 5th edition. 

1968 

Trevor Allison: Taught in 

Preparatory Schools between 

1968 and 1994, then in Royal Mail 

until 2007. Took early voluntary 

redundancy and have got more 

and more involved with the 

Ramblers. I am now Footpath 

Secretary for the Shropshire 

Area, looking forward to full 

pensions at 65. 

Michael Rigby: Having retired 

from a very enjoyable later career 

at Keele, I am now involved in a 

variety of expert roles, including 

work with OECD, the EU and 

various international projects, 

while enjoying life in Ireland. 

1969 

Chrissy Allott: Retired so 

when my husband was made 

redundant we moved to 

beautiful Devon. Working as a 

volunteer at Book Cycle, helping 

to send books to Africa and 

plant trees. 

Chris Bull: Retired, but did VSO 

in Namibia; now volunteering 

with DfID’s pilot programme in 

an overseas territory. 

Katherine Cuthbert (John): 

I chose Keele because of FY, 

but doing a joint honours 

degree was crucial. I studied 

Psychology and Biology 

and my career has been 

lecturing in the former. I have 

continued the Keele tradition 

of innovative education. In 1993 

my life changed after onset 

of multiple sclerosis and my 

knowledge of psychology was 

vital. I have recently published 

a memoir of my coping 

experience – ‘Keeping Balance: 

A psychologist’s experience of 

chronic illness and disability’. 

1970 

Monica Dillon (Cohen): I went 

to Liverpool Uni for a Diploma 

in Social Administration and 

trained as a Probation Officer. 

I am about to retire after 

forty years with the Probation 

Service. I have two children, 

three stepsons and eight 

grandchildren with two more on 

the way. 

Philip Newall: After nine years 

in the NHS as an audiologist and 

27 years as an academic, I have 

taken up a part-time position 

in teaching and research at an 

institute. My audiologist wife 

Cristy and I visit Samoa three 

times a year for voluntary work 

testing deaf children and fitting 

hearing aids. I have two sons 

– John is also an audiologist 

and Tony is a health economist. 

We still travel to overseas 

conferences and spend time 

with granddaughter Ava. 

1971 

Laurie Walker: Still working, still 

married, still like the Bee Gees 

and Neil Young. 

1972 

Carol Birch (Fidler): My new 

novel, ‘Jamrach’s Menagerie’ has 

been featured on BBC London 

TV News and on Radio 4’s Open 

Book and I appeared at the 

Edinburgh International Book 

Festival, amongst other events. 

Frank Jones: I am retired 

following a career as a teacher 

of English and secondary 

school administrator. 

1973 

Jil Dobson: Now semi-retired, 

working as an examiner for the 

English Speaking Board. I intend 

to live in Bulgaria from May 2011. 

1974 

David Frost and Patricia Frost 

(Anderson): We both retired 

from teaching in 2008. In 2010 

we moved to a village in Kent 

and divide our time between 

there and Anjou, France, where 

we run a B&B. 

David Masten-Rosen (Rosen): 

I transferred to the LSE for a 

BSc in Economics then worked 

in Latin America before coming 

back to the USA for an MBA 

in Finance. I have worked on 

Wall Street as a Partner at Bear 

Stearns before setting up 

my own shop ten years ago. 

We manage institutional 

pension money for US states, 

cities and some foreign 

financial institutions. 

1975 

John Burton: Redundant at the 

end of August 2011, so more 

time for trekking and hockey – 

and the grandsons. 

Martyn Dell: Married to 

Sue (Doyle) since 1975. 

1976 

Jim Moran: Moved to Tripoli, 

Libya in early September as 

Head of the EU Mission there, 

and hoping that the Arab spring 

will now turn to summer. 

Patricia Taylor (Best): 

I am working for Pfizer 

Pharmaceuticals 

Eva Zissimides: After a 

Postgraduate Diploma in 

Technical and Specialised 

Translation at the University of 

Westminster and Postgraduate 

Diploma in Interpreting at the 

University of Geneva, I settled 

in Greece in 1978 and married 

George Papandreou, Prime 

Minister of Greece. One son 

aged 29. 

1977 

Keith Cole: Director of Mimas, 

supporting the advancement 

of knowledge, world-class 

research and teaching. Mimas is 

a national data centre based at 

The University of Manchester, 

and hosts a significant number 

of the UK’s research information 

assets and builds applications to 

help people make the most of 

this resource. 

Pat Cunniffe (Millard): Just 

retired from BCU as Senior 

Lecturer, Faculty of Health. Now 

doing voluntary work, CAM, 

clinical hypnosis and NLP. 

Walter Hawes: Keele was an 

inspiration that has been with 

me all my life. The idea of 

showing me how to try and 

achieve our true potential as 

human beings and also the 

ideals that were like a beacon 

and continues to shine... and 

that specialising was anathema 

to learning. 

Ian Moncrieff: Retired from the 

Royal Navy as Rear Admiral in 

2010 after 34 years in Service. 

Highlights were command of 

HMS Nottingham and HMS 

Endurance and as Commander 

British Forces South Atlantic 

in the Falklands followed by 

four years as the National 

Hydrographer. I was appointed 

CBE in 2010. My retirement 

lasted ten days as I returned as 

Chief Executive of the National 

Hydrographic Office. Living 

in Exmoor National Park and 

married to Marion with two: 

Andrew is now in the Royal 

Dragoon Guards and James is 

reading Politics at Newcastle 

University and goes to 

Sandhurst in 2012. 

Graham Stalley: Visited United 

States for two months but 

stayed for thirty years. 

My son Alex is in his second 

year at Keele. 

1978 

Dave Hill: Rebecca (Smith) and 

I moved to Brighton last year. 

Virtually empty nesters but 

not quite. I will be taking early 

retirement in 2011. I will continue 

to work in the affordable 

housing sector but with more 

free time in this great part of 

the country. 

Robert Wilkins: I have been in 

Asia since 1982 (Yokohama and 

Hong Kong). Both daughters 

were born in Hong Kong and 

are studying at the University 

of Sydney. 

1979 

Alex Hunt: I have stopped 

working for my company 

Beach Shack Ltd and taken a 

sabbatical to study for an MSc in 

High Performance Computing at 

Edinburgh. It has been a shock 

going back to university after 

30 years! Students sure work 

hard these days. I haven’t had 

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KEELE: 

much time to attend clubs and 

societies because the work load 

is so high. I will be glad to get 

back to work! 

Roger Jameson: Currently 

Business Systems Manager 

at Housing Choices Australia. 

Formerly lived in Auckland 

working as a General Manager 

in the software industry for an 

asset planning consultancy. 

1980 

Alison Bate (Godfrey): Taught 

German and French in London 

and Brighton till 1999 then 

moved “for two years” to 

Melbourne with my husband 

and three daughters but we’re 

still here. Head of Dept, Head of 

Year, Head of Middle Years but 

I’m over the senior management 

thing now and “just” teaching. 

Peter Collop: I retrained as a 

maths teacher and taught for 25 

years in London. At 50 I began 

teaching overseas: first year in 

Jordan, now in China. I teach 

maths to Chinese students who 

want to go to university in USA 

or UK. Still climbing, skiing & 

travelling in school holidays. 

Richard Devonshire: I am 

on active service with the 

British Army. 

Jeremy Duggan: Independent IT 

consultant and Oracle specialist 

Stefan Kosciuszko: Twenty 

years in investment banking, 

travelled around the world, five 

years as CEO of Asia House and 

now acting as Senior Advisor 

Asia Pacific for a couple of 

companies and also Chairman 

of a digital media company. Two 

daughters, one at Cambridge 

and the other at Durham. Flat 

in London and country house in 

the Yorkshire Dales. Life is good, 

smoking, drinking and eating 

whatever I want. 

Lindsay Markham: Divorced 

with a 19-year-old son and 

running a B&B on the outskirts 

of Bath; training to be a Reader 

in the Church of England. 

Elizabeth Schupbach (Webb): 

Living in Switzerland for sixteen 

years with husband and three 

children. Main profession has 

been EFL in a great variety of 

organisations. 

Vicki Taylor: Living in Milton 

Keynes doing lots of coaching 

and mentoring. 

Melinda Triggs (Storey): 

I qualified as a Company 

Secretary and worked in 

financial services, local 

government and surveying, 

accountant and legal 

partnerships. I also worked for 

a trade association. Currently 

Deputy Secretary of Lloyd’s of 

London on the top floor of 

that iconic building. Married 

late at 45. Live in London and 

still in contact with Keelites 

round the world. 

1981 

Sharon Bate (Loveridge): 

Married Nicholas, had five 

children and divorced. Trained 

as Registered Mental Nurse, 

and now working on acute 

psychiatric ward in Ipswich. 

Glynn Catterall: Living in 

Hampshire, married with two 

boys. Working hard to improve 

my golf. 

Theo Dennison: Working as a 

communications consultant. 

Paul Girvan: I came straight 

to New Orleans and here I 

remain, married with one son 

and living in the old French 

Quarter. Partner in consulting 

firm specialising in feasibility 

studies for hotels, casinos, 

theme parks etc. 

Amanda Jones (Childs): 

Currently retired banker living 

in Pinang. 

Davina Morgan (Davies): 

Married Howard in 1981; 

we have two sons. 

Jill Raistrick: Nearly thirty 

years in TV Production (film 

editing, script editing, producing 

drama), I now live in the lovely 

Languedoc of the South of 

France running a gite business. 

Who’d have thought it? Just 

wish I’d studied French at Keele! 

1982 

Peter Bird: My latest novel has 

come out as an e-book. 

Kevin Mullaney: Now living 

in Northamptonshire! 

Alan Taylor: My EU base is still 

Berlin, but currently teaching 

and researching in South Africa. 

I am Professor of what used 

to be the Pretoria Film School. 

Interesting times! 

1983 

Trevor Barr: I am Head of 

Academic Music and Head 

of Lower School at Warwick 

School. I still do lots of Choral 

Conducting, so my time as 

Organ Scholar at Keele was of 

great benefit. 

Paul Dutch: I am a partner 

at Harold Benjamin solicitors 

specialising in Property Law, 

Development Planning and 

Regeneration. I was involved 

in legal work relating to 

construction projects for the 

2012 Olympic Games. 

Veronica Lindsay: Accountant 

for Housing Association for 

the last ten years, living in 

London. Two children, boy 16 

and girl 13. I am a Christian, 

enjoying life and retraining to 

teach money management. 

Mike (Mlevin) Nicholas: 

Just published a book 

of bedtime stories and 

celebrated eighteen years 

since co-founding Nicholas 

and Knight, the specialist food 

marketing company; married 

with three boys, still in touch 

with lots of Keelites and 

regular at official and 

unofficial reunions. 

Geoff Walton: Have my PhD 

and working part-time in 

Staffordshire University Library 

and part-time researcher 

in the Arts Media & Design 

Department. Caroline (Bollen) 

and I played in bands in 

and around Keele such as 

“Decomposition”, “Heymaker” 

and “Boneshaker”. 

1984 

Rob Collins: I am living very 

happily near Oxford. I am 

Director of Business Processes 

Improvement for GMAC 

Commercial Finance. I gained 

an MBA from Henley Business 

School, and am a visiting Fellow 

at Kellogg College Oxford. 

I teach at Oxford University in 

Software Engineering. I have 

three boys (age 17, 15, 13) and 

soon to be a dad for the fourth 

time. In my free time I learn and 

teach Salsa dancing and 

restore my beautiful 1976 VW 

bay-window camper van. 

Ian Down: Started my midlife 

crisis in earnest by swimming 

the English Channel in 

August 2010. 

Angela Fletcher: I am married 

with two sons. I made a career 

in IT and became a full-time 

mum. I am a Therapist and Life 

Coach and a Spurs fan and live 

in Essex. ‘There is no try, there is 

only do or do not’ (Yoda). 

Ian Harris: My latest book, 

“The Price of Fish”, was 

launched at Gresham College – 

the progenitor and last bastion 

of the Keele FY ideal. Professor 

Peter Lawrence of Keele 

provided invaluable guidance 

on early drafts and those who 

remember the late Professor 

Fishman, as I do fondly, should 

recognise his influence. 

Philip Hyde: Married to Nicki 

with one daughter, endlessly 

designing software for clients 

and for our website and e-shop. 

Youri Korsak-Koulagenko: 

Completed an MBA with The 

Open University in 2000 and 

lecturing with the OU Business 

School since 2001. Working 

with Atos as a project manager, 

based in Belgium. 

1985 

Ro Gorell (Mee): I have now 

written a couple of books: 

“50 Top Tools For Coaching” 

in 2009 with Gillian Jones and 

“Are They On The Right Bus? 

The 55-Minute Guide to Talent 

Management”. It’s a long time 

since I left Keele but I often pass 

as I travel up north on the M6. 

Andy Gosling: I left Stockport 

and am loving life in beautiful 

West Yorkshire with the 

wonderful Alexandra. 

Andy Paul: Married with three 

wonderful kids. 

Sue Ralph (Smith): I work for the 

Environment Agency in Cardiff 

as a Water Resources Business 

Planner. I am married to Nick 

and have two children, Georgia 

and Sam. 

Mary Rasefske (Toolan): I have 

been teaching elementary 

music for 25 years. I am married 

and have three children: Adam 

is a freshman at Binghamton 

University. My twin daughters, 

Caitlin and Kelsey, are at 

high school. 

1986 

Petra Godfrey: Now living 

in Australia and working as 

a project manager in 

Financial Services. 

Michael Green: Still living in 

Plymouth with wife Samantha 

and our three daughters. 

Giles Halliwell: I have worked 

in the world of Fine Art since 

leaving Keele and lived in France 

for a period. 

Jo Partington: Currently 

seconded to the Department of 

Health as a Project Consultant 

and as a Management Fellow to 

City University London. 

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Julie Turner (Redmond-Lyon): 

I trained as a shoemaker. Got 

married, trained as a teacher 

and had two kids and am 

surprised to find am about to be 

47 and still love teaching! Happy 

in Somerset in a tiny cottage 

with three dogs and a van. 

1987 

Bridget Appleby (Leathley): 

Finished my Masters in 2011. 

Kim Cherono: Did some work 

as legal practitioner, 

development worker, now into 

real estate development. 

Dave Darrall: Living in Reading 

with wife Linda and three 

children. I work in IT. 

Kiran Desai: I qualified as a 

lawyer in London and set 

up an office in Brussels in 

1992. The firm merged and I 

am partner in charge of the 

Brussels office, concentrating 

on EU law. I am married to 

Anne-Marie, who is French/ 

Portuguese and we have two 

daughters (Alice and Eloise). 

Micheàl Ó Foghlú (Foley): 

Settled in Waterford, Ireland, 

with my partner Mary O’Connell. 

We have two girls Meadhbh 

(2005) and Ãline (2007). 

Graduated with a Doctorate in 

Education from Sheffield 2010. 

CTO of FeedHenry, a spinout 

from TSSG research institute 

in Waterford, where I have 

been research director for past 

five years. 

Alistair Frisby: After Keele, 

I worked in Brighton for a few 

years then moved to Canada. 

Been here 18 years now – home 

is where your kids live! 

Anna Myatt: I am a freelance 

Music Specialist working in 

Early Years and Primary. I am 

married to Roger Marsh and 

we have three children, Charlie, 

Lotte and Hilda. 

Ian Saikia: I went to University 

College Dublin and gained an 

MSc in Petroleum Geology in 

1988. I have worked in the oil 

industry for 23 years with the 

British Geological Survey, Clyde 

Petroleum, Mobil and now, 

ExxonMobil. We have had lots 

of fun travelling and living in 

different cities. We have been 

in Houston for the last five years. 

Recent highlights are trips to 

Yellowstone, Yosemite, seeing 

live music and being at the 

final launch of the Endeavour 

space shuttle. 

Jonathan Standen : Worked 

in the brewing industry for 

24 years, now in Burton with 

Molson Coors. I was married to 

Liz Swinson – two kids are still 

keeping us both busy. 

1988 

David Buck: Currently working 

in China as Vice President of a 

Chinese IT Outsourcing firm. 

Nicola Burnell: Still living on 

lovely Cape Cod. Publisher, 

novel writing coach and 

creativity workshop facilitator. 

Life is very good! 

Mark McKrell: Qualified ACA. 

Married with two daughters. 

Scott Newell: Living in a small 

mountain village, thirty miles 

east of Seattle, enjoying life 

with my family of six. Taking 

advantage of the beautiful 

countryside out here, skiing and 

water sports. 

David Passmore: Living 

and working in rural Ireland 

with my five children (two 

sets of identical twins) working 

as Performance Director of 

Irish Hockey. 

1989 

Barry Bassett: Still Managing 

Director of VMI and enjoying 

mostly working from home in 

rural Kent, cycling loads , playing 

cricket and jazz saxophone. 

Edward Finch: Married to Tricia 

(Walklett) and living in Surrey 

with our son, Adam. 

Anne Groarke: Fellow 

of Institute of Chartered 

Secretaries and Administrators 

since 2004. 

Adam Konowe: I was named 

Vice Chair of the US National 

Press Club’s broadcast 

committee in Washington, 

DC. I rejoined TMP Government 

after eight years at another 

agency as Vice President, 

client strategy (aerospace 

and defence). I also teach 

communications at American 

University in Washington, 

recently earning the rank of 

adjunct professorial lecturer. 

Lyndon Richards: I am a solicitor 

living in South Wales. 

Stephen Swaine: I am alive – 

living in York and CEO of my 

own company. 

1990 

Paul Adamson: After over 

fifteen years working in UK 

Government, I left to try my 

hand in Big 4 Consulting. Been 

with Deloitte for a couple of 

years now. 

Nicholas Case: In Hong Kong 

and China since 1992, running 

a training editing firm and 

now developing language 

learning software. 

Carol Fry: Self employed, living 

the dream. 

Kevin Hurley: I am now in Peru 

with my wife and two children. 

I run Peru Language School, 

specialising in Medical Spanish. 

Funmi Ogboye: I worked in 

the research and development 

departments of the cosmetic 

industry with skincare, colour 

cosmetics and fragrances. In 

2005 I started my own business 

called Sentelle, manufacturing 

soy candles. 

Craig Owen: I moved to Hong 

Kong in 1996. I worked in the 

Oil and Gas industry in Africa 

and SE Asia for four years. 

After MBA from Durham (2000), 

I lived and worked in London 

for five years until I moved to 

Vietnam for just over two years. 

I moved to Australia in 2008 

where I now live and work for 

Ansarada Pty Limited. I married 

a lovely Aussie girl in November 

2010 and have now made 

Australia my home. 

Mary-Ann Preston (Dowling): 

I am married to Jeremy. We met 

at Keele in the early 90s but 

broke up after a couple of years. 

Then we met again after thirteen 

years apart, married in 2008 and 

had a baby boy last year. Never 

say never! 

Mark Todd: After working as a 

solicitor for a number of years 

I traded my desk for a boat. 

I skippered a 72-foot sailing 

yacht for Ocean Youth Trust 

South, a charity that offers 

personal development through 

adventure under sail to young 

people aged 12-25. Having spent 

thirteen years at sea, I am now 

the charity’s chief executive, 

a Yachtmaster Examiner and 

spend about 2-3 months on 

the water. 

1991 

Gavin Coles: Moved to Australia 

in 2005 for a year and stayed! 

Divorced, with two wonderful 

nippers. Recently realised I have 

done almost twenty 

years specialising in financial 

crime roles. 

Stuart Forsyth: Owner of 

Longfield Chemicals Ltd, one 

of the UK’s leading distributors 

of polymers. 

Kathryn Warwick: Worked 

as a research cell biologist 

for ten years in Oxfordshire, 

then emigrated to Australia. 

Now living the rural life, 

with Ian and two kids. 

1992 

Mark Dunster: Living on a farm 

in Guernsey – became the first 

Advocate to hold the elected 

office in Guernsey. 

Renik Fair: I’m employed in a 

telecommunications company 

call centre in Melaka. I was 

initially at HSBC International 

Call Centre in Kuala Lumpur and 

before that I was a broadcaster 

on Radio Light & Easy in 

Malaysia. I’m active in Church 

work and glad that I made the 

move to Melaka as it has helped 

me to see life from a meaningful 

perspective. Keele is a favourite 

place and has helped me to be 

in touch with friends from all 

walks of life. 

Donna Scott (Bolton): I moved 

to Northampton in 2008 to live 

with my fiancé and numerous 

cats. I became the first official 

Bard of the town in 2009. I 

am an IT trainer and freelance 

writer and editor, specialising in 

science fiction, and I am Awards 

Administrator for the British 

Science Fiction Association. 

Oh, and I do a bit of stand-up 

comedy too. 

Baldev Singh: Beautiful memory 

makes beautiful people. 

Kam Wahab: Happily married 

to Deborah Pengelly – another 

Keelite. We have two lovely 

daughters aged 3 and 3 months. 

Jonathan Wright: Now running 

a biophysics research group 

in Taipei. 

1993 

Ezela Hai Eng Barker: Had a 

successful career in international 

banking and consultancy and 

now enjoying early retirement 

thanks to Keele. 

Chris Booth: Recently 

escaped from “The Smoke” 

for fresh air, mountains and 

lakes in Switzerland. 

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Brian Davies: I emigrated to 

New Zealand and now living 

in Auckland. I’m a Financial 

Controller for ABC Learning 

Centers in NZ and got married 

in 2011. 

Nicholas Fry: I got a trainee 

role at the investment bank 

Salomon Brothers. After two 

years I went to NationsBank 

before embarking on a tour of 

North America, Australia and SE 

Asia during 1997/98. I then spent 

seven years at Deutsche Bank 

before going off globetrotting 

again, this time across Africa, 

Asia, Australia and New Zealand 

and South America with my 

lovely wife Isabelle. Since 

returning in 2006 I have been 

busy fathering two wonderful 

boys and working at a large 

consultancy in the City. 

Nat Godley: I taught and 

studied in France for a couple 

of years before coming to 

the USA for my PhD in 1995. 

I have been married to Heather 

since 2001 and we just adopted 

son Reggie, to add to our 

daughter Catherine. I am now 

teaching History at Alverno 

College in Milwaukee. 

Begona Carreno Gomez 

(Carreno): Married and living 

in Switzerland. 

David Green: Working as a Food 

Inspector for a local authority. 

Cherryl Hartland: Got married in 

2011, to be closely followed by 

my son Michael who is getting 

married in June 2012. 

Emma Jarman-Jones: I am still 

in Singapore (almost nineteen 

years now!) I work for my own 

Training Consultancy Company 

and lecture part-time at one of 

the universities. 

Jonathan Lytle: Happy with 

Susie and our young son Harry. 

A full life in marketing – agency 

and client side – and now 

running a biz in Surrey. 

Claire Milne: Worked as finance 

journalist in London. Moved to 

Edinburgh to work as technical 

copywriter. Trained in integrative 

medicine and spiritual direction 

in USA. Set up and run my own 

healthcare charity with projects 

in Scotland, Asia and Africa. 

I have put on shows in Edinburgh 

Fringe. Unmarried, no children 

and a happy auntie to three boys. 

Allan Scanlon: Have mostly 

been in Italy, France and Japan 

since graduation. 

Desmond Royle: Working 

for Shell for thirteen years. 

Started in IT and now Service 

Assurance Manager, moving into 

audit and compliance. 

Michael Sneyd: I continue my 

career as EFL teacher, teacher 

trainer and author. 

Mark Wiggin: Now working 

as a Police Officer for 

Staffordshire Police. 

1994 

Nina Bunton: I took a career 

break in 2007-2008 and went to 

Australia and New Zealand as a 

tourist and India as a volunteer 

English teacher. I took voluntary 

redundancy from the University 

of Bristol after fifteen years of 

academic administration and 

retrained as an English teacher. 

I aim to work abroad as an EFL 

teacher. I also do freelance 

editorial work. 

Rachel Hall (Howe): I married 

Steve, and we have two beautiful 

children. We emigrated to 

Canada and spent nine amazing 

years there before returning to 

the UK in the summer of 2010. 

Roger Harris: Married, with twin 

daughters, living in Virginia. 

Kelly Home: I attended Chester 

Law College for a year and 

moved to Dubai directly after 

finishing. I have been living 

in Dubai and working in the 

communications industry for 

fifteen years. 

Aileen Lothian: I completed 

my MPhil, PhD and PGCE at 

Keele before moving back to 

Scotland. I am Director of the 

Young Science, Engineering 

and Technology (SET) 

Ambassadors based at 

Edinburgh. I design, develop 

and deliver environmental 

educational programmes 

and work in Scotland, Shenzhen, 

Shanghai and Hong Kong. 

I was chosen for the Edinburgh 

Napier University Alumnus 

of the Year 2011 Award and 

attended the awards ceremony 

before Christmas. 

David Ndzi: I went to 

University of Portsmouth, 

and studied for PhD. 

April Ross (West): After 

qualifying as a solicitor, I was 

in private practice before 

becoming a solicitor for the Isle 

of Wight Council. I am now the 

Democratic Services Manager. 

Klair Scattergood: Worked as 

an IT tutor at Newcastle-under- 

Lyme College until 2008. Now a 

freelance illustrator and art tutor, 

still living in the area. 

1995 

Sandrine Bautista (Stefanelli): 

Married since 1999, two children 

(14 and 11 years old). 

Toby Dawson: Joined the digital 

revolution and work for one of 

the leading companies in digital 

advertising: Google. 

Matt Drewry: Carved out 

a career in IT working for 

Freeserve, Yahoo, Match.com 

and Friends Reunited. Currently 

enjoying family life in London. 

Elizabeth Parker: I qualified 

as a teacher and then trained 

as a Teacher of the Deaf. I’ve 

worked in mainstream schools, 

schools for the deaf and for 

an advisory service. I currently 

manage special provision for 

deaf children in a primary school 

in Swindon. I’ve become fluent 

in British Sign Language and 

can also use Cued Speech. In my 

free time, I love playing viola in 

local orchestras. 

1996 

Josephine Bruce: Qualified as 

criminal defence solicitor and 

moved to Lincolnshire. Now 

left the legal profession and 

attempting to address some 

of the underlying causes of 

crime. Still performing when 

I get the chance! 

Neil Bunford: I am retired after 

teaching as a Lecturer at Dudley 

College of Technology. I still hold 

dreams of completing a PhD, but 

more realistic is a (first) novel. 

Joanna Farthing (Goh): 

Currently taking a career break 

to be a full-time mum. 

Stuart Geach: I took a 

postgraduate diploma in Law, 

qualified as a barrister and 

cross-qualified as a solicitor. 

Now own Ridgeway Solicitors 

based in Oxford. 

Chris Haacke: Married Nichola 

(Turner) and we now have twin 

girls Emilie and Lucie who are 

two years old. 

Kiki Kallis: Masters in HRM from 

Leeds in 1997. I worked for a 

year in a small consulting firm in 

Cyprus and then for two years at 

PWC as an Associate Consultant 

before being headhunted by 

British American Tobacco for the 

position of HR Manager. I have 

been working there for the 

last ten plus years and heading 

the HR Department in Cyprus 

since 2006. 

Nick Kimani: Became 

an Academic. 

Jan McLure (Brockhurst): 

Currently working in Shanghai 

for Jaguar Land Rover. 

Ash Rahmani-Shirazi: 

I completed MA in ‘The Chinese 

Business World’ at SOAS 

and then lived, worked and 

studied Chinese in China from 

1998-2005. Most recently 

working IT for non-profits and 

completing a part-time MSc. 

in Software Engineering at 

Kellogg College, Oxford. Soon 

moving to Honolulu, Hawaii, 

as an affiliate scholar at the 

East-West Center, and applying 

to start PhD in 2012. 

Nicola Williams (Dulwich): 

Married Andy in 2000, and 

we had a baby boy called Ben 

in 2006. 

Andy Polshaw: First proper 

job was as a technical and 

later commissioning editor and 

trainer for Wrox Press. When 

they went under, I became a 

software developer. 

1997 

Karl Bohanan: Obtained 

Executive Diploma in Leadership 

and Management in 2005. 

I have ventured into the world 

of lecturing and planning to 

retire from the police force in 

July 2012. 

Nova Dudley-Gough (Dudley): 

Worked in publishing in London 

and Oxford. Married Simon, 

a geologist, and moved to 

Holland. After six years there as 

a magazine editor, we couldn’t 

face another winter or horrible 

commute and now live in 

Borneo, where I am a full-time 

mum to our daughter, Lila Blue. 

Will Hatton: In May 2011 had 

daughter, Evie, a sister for 

James. Happily married to Alli 

for seven years. Working as 

a Problem Manager for CSC 

Computer Sciences Corporation 

in Whitehaven. Enjoying life, love 

and photography in this green 

and rather wet part of Cumbria! 

Darren Massey: I got married 

and had a son. I did the Everest 

base camp circuit two years ago. 

Kim Owens (Leahy): It’s been 

a busy couple of years – a gap 

year travelling, moving house, 

getting married and then having 

a baby. 

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Donna Smith: Declan and 

I were married on Cocoa 

Beach, Florida. 

Stephen Womack: Went into 

Aviation Security. 

1998 

Michelle Harris (Russell): 

Now working as a 

Sustainability Manager at the 

University Hospital of North 

Staffordshire. Married Andrew 

in May 2010 and still living in 

Leek. I’m still involved with the 

Staffordshire Knights 

Drum and Bugle Corps in 

Newcastle-under-Lyme. 

Elizabeth Madsen (Cheng): 

Married in 1999 and now a mum 

with three children in Sweden. 

Catherine Makin: Now living in 

Greece with twins. 

Nicola Rickett: Travelled the 

world by joining the travel and 

tourism industry, using my 

languages to set up tours in 

Europe. Eventually progressed 

into specialist adventure tour 

operating, managing the polar 

regions programme (a dream 

come true) and eventually 

became involved more closely 

with Antarctica – working for 

two seasons on a historic base 

down there, with no running 

water, little heat, no mains 

electricity, just lots of smelly 

penguins – great fun and 

challenging. When not ‘on ice’ 

I enjoy the leafy Surrey Hills, 

working in travel, managing 

the Iceland and Greenland 

programme (we even organise 

fieldtrips for Keele). 

Martin Saxon: Working as a 

financial compliance officer and 

also as a freelance writer. 

Emma Sundblad (Betteridge): 

The family continues to grow, 

with a little girl joining our four 

boys in 2010. 

1999 

Andrew Carter: Married a 

gorgeous girl, living in Bristol, 

one kid, loving life. 

Joanne Clark: I completed DPhil 

in Molecular Neurobiology at 

New College, Oxford and then 

moved to Boston where I am 

now a junior faculty member at 

Harvard Medical School. 

Claire Walsh (Carlin): I married 

Oliver who also graduated in IR 

in the same year. 

2000 

Nelson Almeida: I’m back 

in Brazil, as professor at 

the Universidade Federal 

de Pernambuco. 

Kathryn Ambrose (Evison): 

Married Ben in 2002. Did PhD 

at Keele then returned to 

teaching. Had a little boy, 

John-Paul in 2007. 

Nick Feltham: Married to Amy 

Hall (2000). 

Amanda Hall (Cannings): We 

moved to Rugby to be closer to 

husband’s work and to family as 

we’ve just had our first baby – a 

little girl called Saffron. 

Amy Stuttle (Bell): After living 

and teaching in Cambridgeshire 

for ten years, we moved to West 

Sussex. We are proud parents 

of two beautiful boys, and I 

have decided to take a career 

break to focus on teaching two 

particular pupils full-time! 

Mark Walton: Lawyer in 

Victoria, British Columbia with a 

17-month old son named Arthur. 

Andrea White (Cox): Happily 

enjoying the madness of family 

life with Simon, Rowan (3) and 

Ben (8 months). 

2001 

Edward Cooper: I have toured 

the UK and Europe with my 

rock band supporting LA Guns, 

Vixen and House for Lords and 

also been featured in Metal 

Hammer magazine. Founded 

iPhone development company 

‘Candid Innovations’. 

Dennis Eifert: Working as a selfemployed 

lawyer in Frankfurt. 

Kate Francis: I worked in the 

luxury travel industry for six great 

years before taking a sabbatical 

to go travelling throughout 

the Pacific and Australia. I got 

married in Western Australia to 

my long-term partner. I returned 

to Chester and worked for a 

charity assisting people with 

disabilities into paid work. Since 

having my daughter last year, 

I work part-time as Marketing 

Manager for an arboricultural 

consultancy, which is great as 

I love the environment and the 

great outdoors. 

Adam Frankenberg: I went to 

Manchester where I took an MA 

in Jewish Studies. I stayed on to 

study a PhD in Jewish Studies. 

I am currently studying at Leo 

Baeck College in London for the 

Rabbinate, having just returned 

from a year in Israel studying at 

HUC Jerusalem – amazing. 

Paul Peros: I worked at Keele’s 

Postgraduate Office before 

moving to London in 2003 

after getting married in Keele 

Chapel. I have worked for the 

General Social Care Council and 

as a legacy fundraiser for British 

Quakers. I am now a policy officer 

for the General Medical Council. 

2002 

Sian Batchelor: I have a little 

boy called Daniel and married 

in 2011. 

Adam Collier: Met my wife, Susie 

(Lillywhite) at Keele and we now 

have an amazing 6-month old 

boy, William. 

Belinda Hazzard (Teal): I got 

married in 2005, had a baby 

daughter in July 2008 and a son 

in 2010. 

Michael Morgan: Entered the 

university of life. 

2003 

Brian Beckett: I moved to 

Vietnam in 2008 with my Keele 

girlfriend – now my wife! We 

have been there three years and 

we are expecting our first child. 

My degree proved very useful 

in getting my first job in the 

development sector. 

Darren Bland: Happily married 

with a baby girl and another 

little girl due in the New Year. 

Sarah Grady: I completed 

a Postgraduate Diploma in 

Personnel Management and 

gained my CIPD accreditation. 

I married my Keele boyfriend 

Liam in 2010. 

Jon Hopper: Following my 

studies at Keele, whilst working 

at the UK Department of 

Health, I moved into Executive 

Management in the Medical 

Devices Industry. 

Sandra Nicholls: Working for a 

global outsourcing company as 

a Senior Consultant. 

2004 

Jonathan Cronshaw: I have 

completed an MA and PhD 

at Leeds in the History of 

Art. My thesis is about 

Jacob Epstein. 

Laura Gill: I joined a market 

research company (Ipsos MORI) 

on their graduate development 

scheme. I then joined Cancer 

Research UK as a Project 

Manager. Then in 2011 I joined 

the management consultancy 

Hay Group as a project 

manager working on employee 

opinion surveys. 

Zoe Groves: I am a PhD 

candidate in African History 

at Keele. 

Jill Hanby: Nearly exactly 

ten years to the day since I 

started at Keele as a scared 

undergraduate and I met my 

boyfriend Andrew Penn (2004), 

we have just got engaged! 

Gordon Robinson: Have been 

living in Canada for seven years, 

married to a wonderful Canadian 

woman with a son. Have been 

working for Museums in Canada 

and for the past five years I 

have been curator of museums 

and collections for the City of 

Kingston in Ontario. 

Ruth Wallis: Qualified as a Legal 

Executive in October 2010 and 

work as a Private Client Lawyer 

for a leading law firm in the 

South East. 

Jim Yonazi: Completed my PhD 

at the University of Groningen. 

2005 

Megan Collins (Johnson): 

I attended Keele on study 

abroad from BGSU. Currently, 

I am happily married in Ohio, 

teaching first grade and 

attending BGSU to obtain 

my masters in curriculum 

and instruction. 

Mike Kenyon: Now working at 

CERN on software projects in 

the IT department. 

Kandappu Mylvaganam: 

I have established clinical 

ethics committee in the hospital 

and chair the committee, 

also involved in teaching & 

developing policies. 

2006 

Rajiv Ariaraj: I’m teaching the 

subjects I studied at Keele at a 

local sixth form college. 

Robyn Wilson (Bright): 

Just celebrated our first 

wedding anniversary with 

Jean-Marc (2003). 

Stewart and Emma Cope 

(Hodgson): We met in our first 

year at Keele in 2003, we both 

studied music and played in 

Keele Concert Band together 

and we got married in 2010 in an 

“all-Keele affair”. The ceremony 

was held at Keele University 

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Chapel. We thought this was a 

very appropriate place to get 

married as we met at Keele and 

played many concerts in the 

Chapel throughout our time at 

Keele. We graduated together 

on the same day in the Chapel in 

2006. The reception was held at 

Keele Hall and the entertainment 

was provided by Keele Big Band. 

Three of the bridesmaids, one 

of the ushers and the best man 

were all ex-Keele students. It 

was a truly amazing day! We 

couldn’t have imagined getting 

married anywhere else but Keele 

and it was thanks to Keele that 

we met and fell in love. We now 

live in Leek together and are 

enjoying married life. 

Louise Gibney: I’ve just 

published my first novel, 

‘Girl Meets Boys’. It’s an internet 

age romantic comedy based on 

my real-life experiences of online 

dating. The book’s been very 

well received so far with lots of 

support locally and globally. 

Oliver Kean: Studied an MSc 

in Petroleum Geoscience at 

Imperial College London then 

became a Geoscientist at 

Centrica Energy plc. Exploring 

for oil and gas to supply to 

our downstream business, 

British Gas. 

Adam Lightfoot: Moved onto 

a PhD at Liverpool and now a 

career in research. 

Ally Memon: I went to 

Edinburgh for further education 

and teaching. 

Lizzy Rushton: I completed an 

MRes in English and Media 

and a PGCE in English. I am 

currently a teacher at a local 

Stoke-on-Trent School. 

2007 

Teddy Abrokwa: Had a 

wonderful year at Keele and still 

enjoying the benefits. 

Alexander Ashton: I recently 

returned from a 16 month 

travelling trip in which I visited 

Peru, USA, Bolivia, Chile, New 

Zealand, Australia and Canada. 

Desiree Capstick: I went to 

work in Ontario and then 

back-packed to Europe. I went 

back to university in 2009 and 

did an MA in Journalism and 

now work as a Journalist. I plan 

to move to Canada for good! 

Jen Johnson: I now work for 

the Knowledge Media Institute 

at the Open University and am 

engaged with plans to wed 

in 2012! 

Qiu Li: I miss Keele so much! 

Farshid Sefat: I am 

working as a post-doctorate 

research assistant. 

Amy Sell: I’ve just found out 

that I’ll be performing in the 

opening and closing ceremonies 

of the London 2012 Olympic 

Games. Excited! 

Lourdes Villamor: Completing 

a Master of Education degree 

at York University (Canada) and 

looking into PhD programmes in 

Education and Communication. 

Joey De Whytell: I got my call 

to the Canadian Bar, finally! I’m 

officially a practicing lawyer! I’m 

being thrown in at the deep end 

with my first criminal trial being 

in the court of Queen’s Bench. 

It’s going to be fabulous – I 

can’t wait to get stuck in. How 

is Keele? I miss it there. It’s so 

cold over here in Canada at the 

moment! It was minus 53 at one 

point last week! 

2008 

Peter Betts: Joined John Lewis, 

then Waitrose, opening stores 

across the country and Jersey 

and Guernsey. 

Stewart Godwin: Working in 

London for a Lloyds of London 

Insurance Syndicate. 

Dan Reed: I moved to Hull to 

study advertising and marketing, 

and now work as a marketing 

professional. Still looking to 

get into the gaming industry! 

Recently got engaged to Fiona 

McIlroy; we met at Keele, I 

proposed at Keele and we may 

even get married at Keele! 

Katherine Reveley: Went to 

Birmingham and completed 

Masters in Toxicology, then 

trained to be a teacher and 

now teach in an international 

school in Italy. 

Graeme Smallman: 

Financial Consultant. 

Ian Stanley: Travelled for a 

month, trained as a journalist, 

worked in a charity for a 

year then got a job in PR 

at Motorpoint, the car 

supermarket giant. 

2009 

Mel Coudert: Currently doing 

my PGCE at... Keele! Living 

happily with my boyfriend 

whom I met at… Keele! 

Tom Ellison: I have worked 

and travelled in America. I am 

currently working as a marketing 

executive for an exhibitions 

company and married Ellen 

(Tines) who came to Keele on 

Study Abroad from Oklahoma 

State. I plan to further my career 

in marketing and will begin 

taking my chartered marketer 

exams next spring. 

Matt Forde: I participated in the 

student enterprise programme 

at Keele and began turning 

my idea of running an online 

window blind business into a 

reality. Over the past four years 

I have continued persevering 

with the business, tackling a 

number of challenges and a 

lot of hard work along the way. 

The business is showing steady 

growth as a sideline project 

to working for a national blind 

company running their customer 

service office and as a buyer. 

The experience gained from 

working for a national company 

has provided me with a real 

insight into what is needed to 

succeed as well as giving me 

the skills and contacts needed 

to grow my own business 

tremendously, which I hope to 

be running full-time within the 

next year. 

Georgie Hammerton: Having 

always loved my time spent 

at Keele’s KUBE Radio where 

Peter ‘Neb’ Brooks and I spent 

many long nights in the studio 

tweaking the various pieces of 

technology and then chatting 

about matters of great geeky 

importance. I took a job working 

for my parent’s camping guides 

company but something had 

to change. I developed an 

iPhone app with a ‘guide in 

your pocket’ as the idea. The 

whole experience was great fun, 

challenging and hard work but 

I loved it. I’d found my passion 

for iPhone apps. I called Peter to 

join me in starting a company. 

Fergus Murray: Moved to 

Singapore to work in the Oil and 

Gas industry (Upstream). 

Abia Ng: I have found a job in 

Hong Kong with a two year 

contract as a piano and music 

theory teacher. 

Anemone van Zijl: I am a PhD 

student within the Finnish 

Centre of Excellence in 

Interdisciplinary Music Research, 

University of Jyvaskyla. 

Samantha Williams: I am a 

Doctor at Mater Children’s 

Hospital in Brisbane. 

2010 

Ad Broersen: Followed EuMaG 

courses as a part-time student 

from VU, Netherlands. 

Stephanie Case: Currently 

studying MSc Management at 

University of Southampton. 

Nikki Cooper: After a year as 

Vice President at KUSU, I moved 

back to Birmingham; started 

an MA at Warwick University, 

started doing freelance 

photography and am working 

part-time at Birmingham Guild 

of Students. 

Mfon Etukudo (Ekon): I now 

live in Houston, Texas and work 

as Environmental Investigator 

at the Texas Commission on 

Environmental Quality. 

Laura Fletcher: I returned to 

Keele for my PGCE in Secondary 

Mathematics and was fortunate 

to get a job at my placement 

school in Kidsgrove. I now 

teach the subject I love, to 

wonderful kids, and get to see 

the odd squirrel around the 

place to remind me of the fun 

I had at Keele! 

Laura Inman: Going to do 

PGCE in Secondary English 

with Media at the University 

of Cumbria in September. 

Bridget Miles: I am volunteering 

for the charity Self Help Africa, 

an international development 

charity supporting rural 

communities in Africa to grow 

enough food to feed their 

families and earn an income. 

Krzysztof Pazowski: 

Completed MSc in Mathematical 

Modelling and Scientific 

Computing at Oxford. 

Nimal Ratanyake: I am back in 

Sri Lanka. I got married and 

we are having a baby too. I work 

for a manufacturing company 

as GM Sales & Marketing. 

My wife and I are keen to 

embark on our own business 

venture as early as possible. 

Our first most likely venture will 

be in professional education and 

student migration consultation. 

Bernard Farrell-Roberts: 

I work as Director of Diaconal 

Formation at the Maryvale 

Institute in Birmingham, where 

I lecture in Bioethics, Theology 

and Healthcare. I also lecture 

at the Theology Faculty of 

Barcelona and the Religious 

Sciences faculty in Tarragona. 

I gained a Masters in Theology, 

to add to my Keele Masters 

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and my OU one in Applied 

Theology, and am about to 

complete a teaching licence in 

Theology. I am two years away 

from completing my doctorate 

in Bioethics at Surrey. I do some 

guest lecturing in Twickenham 

and Scotland. 

Nathan Greenwood: 

Student at University of 

Derby and part-time cashier 

for Morrisons PLC. 

Lina Meghani: I am a Chemist 

working for AkzoNobel. 

Nuran Ozan: Training as a 

Barrister hopefully! 

Harriet Palmer: Went into 

property management, 

and looking to move into 

recruitment consultancy. 

Steve Price: I work in Teddington 

for Ikon Science, which designs 

and builds software based on 

rock physics. 

Yasmin Rajan: Currently 

studying Masters in clinical 

psychological research at 

Keele University. 

Craig Shenton: Continued 

at Keele, for MSc 

Environmental Sustainability 

and Green Technology. 

Aaron Smith: Studying for 

MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience 

at York. 

In Memory 

Courtney Rice (1956) 

George Duncan (1967) 

Philip Sheppard (1956) 

Sue Cooper-Maggs (Francis) (1968) 

John Cole (1957) 

David Childs (1969) 

Mary Tainton (Aldridge) (1957) Stuart Ballantyne (1971) 

Anne Docking (Pearson) (1958) Chris “Kit” Renwick (1971) 

William Andrews (1959) 

Barbara Fryer (Anderson) (1973) 

George Dawson (1959) 

Paul Kelly (1976) 

Denis Delay (1959) 

Bob Miller (1976) 

Roger Perry-Hands (Hands) (1959) Jan Czul (1983) 

David Price (1959) 

Debbie Hayward (Bush) (1985) 

Joyce Rhodes (Nelson) (1959) 

Ros Effer (1986) 

Christopher “Ticker” Hayhurst (1960) Mike Fryer (1986) 

Ray Joyce (1960) 

Peter Hudson (1986) 

Chris Powell-Evans (1964) 

Dave Pilot (1987) 

Maureen Ritchie (1964) 

Kristina Humphries (1994) 

Sally Wright (Vasey) (1964) 

Donald Williamson (1995) 

Mick Bennett (1966) 

Pauline Booth (1997) 

Suzy Straw (1966) 

David Mountford (2009) 

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KEELE: 

Living the Dream 

 

 

A 

Keele University graduate 

has been heavily involved in 

some of the key investigative 

work surrounding the Staffordshire 

Hoard – the largest collection of 

Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork 

ever found anywhere in the world. 

The world-renowned collection was 

discovered in a field near Lichfield 

in 2009 and consists of more than 

3,000 items. 

Vicky Tunstall, a graduate in Geology 

& Educational Studies, used the 

skills she acquired gaining her 

degree as the only geologist on 

the team tasked with the testing 

of materials found with the hoard. 

The opportunity to become involved 

with an archaeology find that 

astounded experts came courtesy 

of Vicky’s role as trainee curator 

at the Potteries Museum in Hanley. 

When the Hoard was acquired by the 

museum, it presented Vicky with the 

chance of a lifetime – one she was 

delighted to accept. She says: 

“The Staffordshire 

Hoard has been a fantastic 

find for Staffordshire and 

the Potteries Museum. 

After the Hoard was 

acquired by the Museum, 

I went to the Louvre in 

Paris as the only geologist 

on the team, assisting the 

researchers who were 

testing the materials found 

on and with the finds. It was 

an incredible experience.” 

Local girl Vicky fell in love with 

geology from an early age and was 

often out picking up pebbles on the 

beach. When it came to deciding 

where to formally study a subject 

she was passionate about, Keele was 

her obvious choice. “I loved my time 

studying at Keele, the specimens in 

the labs and the staff who were great. 

Going on the field trips with fellow 

geologists was fantastic fun and a 

great learning experience.” 

After leaving Keele, Vicky taught 

science before landing her position 

at the Potteries Museum which 

opened up the chance to become 

involved with the Hoard. In recent 

times, as well as retaining links with 

the University through the Geological 

Conservation Group, Vicky has taken 

the experience she has gained and is 

now working at Leicester University 

as a curatorial and teaching support 

technician within the Geology 

Department. She is using both her 

geology and educational skills to help 

students and researchers. She still, 

however, retains fond memories of 

her time at Keele and the foundation 

it gave her. “Although I am a scientist 

at heart, dual honours at Keele led 

me to where I am now – I was able 

to study the perfect combination 

so that I can now do exactly what 

I dreamed of doing.” 

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NAFKU Scholars 2011-2012 

Natasha Flick 

NAFKU USA Scholar 

2012 MA Diplomatic Studies 

Natasha Flick was the first in her family 

to graduate – from San Diego State 

University. She says: “My time on study 

abroad in the United Kingdom shaped 

my future more than anything else. I 

researched Keele and it looked perfect 

for me. SDSU is a huge urban campus 

but I wanted to be part of something 

more accessible, part of a community. 

Everything is close by and it’s so 

English – and yet there are people here 

from all over the world. It’s a great 

place to get a true global perspective. 

And it’s gorgeous. Walking to class 

every day I see something new, 

something different, it’s just beautiful. 

My study is focused and serious, very 

intense. There are no lectures; it’s all 

debate and discussion, so you can 

really challenge the professors and one 

another. That’s very different from my 

undergraduate experience. There is a 

feeling of a common purpose, people 

who really want to learn. Keele is great. 

I love Keele.” 

Annabelle Flores 

NAFKU Canada Scholar 

2011-2012 MA Human Rights, 

Globalisation and Justice 

Annabelle Flores studied at Ottawa 

University and says: “The great 

experience I had at Keele on study 

abroad is part of the reason I 

returned for my postgraduate studies 

here. I want to get to know British 

students better and to improve my 

English because my first language 

is French. I heard out about the 

programme in Human Rights, 

Globalisation and Justice. It is a 

unique course, unlike anything else 

I have seen elsewhere, and certainly 

not a course I could pursue in 

Canada. I knew Keele already and 

I liked the course so it was a very 

easy decision. Keele seems to be a 

traditional University with a good 

community life. I really like the idea 

of being in the country – there are 

cows on campus here – that’s weird! 

And I like the way of teaching here; 

the groups are much smaller than I 

am used to and we have much closer 

connections to the lecturers. I can 

meet a lot of people here from 

different countries and it’s great to 

learn first-hand from people and 

not just from books.” 

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