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the From small beginnings of 1,500 students and students small beginnings of 1,500 From and students 17,518 to staff less than 100 within has developed Reading 4,058 staff, become one of the UK’s to those 80 years leading academic institutions. Welcome to this historic issue of the this historic to Welcome year, This Magazine. of Reading University its 80th anniversary, celebrates the University in 1926. granted was Charter our Royal after 60% of the University’s academic staff are ranked internationally internationally ranked are academic staff 60% of the University’s Higher Education as a to changes Although there will be many With cutting edge research, top quality teaching and links to and links to teaching quality With top research, cutting edge and 80 years heritage, greatin the pride University’s also take We the the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for us receive saw This year as in importance grow dimension continues to Our international and part of the University, an integral activities form Enterprise £275 million on its infrastruc invested will have The University 08 10 15 ellor Vice-chanc excellent (5 or 5*) and 100% of our RAE 5*-rated units have been of our RAE units have (5 or 5*) and 100% 5*-rated excellent international the highest sustained 5**, meaning they have rated a decade. for quality and in teaching excellence for strive will continue to whole, we have to proud alumni who are talented produce and to research, achievements Your of Reading. the from University graduated the to along with testament are and staff those of our students today. are we leading institution Marshall Gordon Professor businesses and organisations all over the world, Reading is very Reading the world, all over businesses and organisations Century university. much a 21st and tradi our values Charter, theon from of the granting Royal intact. tions remain excep for second time. The Queen’s Anniversary awarded Prizes are in the Higher and Further institutions tional contributions by Edu Department of Reading’s the wider community. to cation sectors departments as one of the is recognised outstanding Meteorology about this 4. more can read on page You of its kind in the world. this part place changes; of a will form the education market global in the next issue of thespecial feature magazine. as our original func as important be considered will continue to and has the largest The University and Research. tions of Teaching in the Centre Partnership UK. Transfer successful Knowledge most In addition, years of the Inter this century. 10 the first over ture the to £5 million Association has donated Market national Capital which helps Markets, Financial Business School for University’s this as one of the reputation Centre’s consolidate leading institu tions of its kind in Europe. …From

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II co| uNniteverntissty news 03 | uNiveristy news - - - - Research determined where surface where determined Research essential because was “This information This, in turn, has given vital clues about vital This, in turn, has given Evidence from radar Depart of the University’s White Dr Kevin satellite explains how ment of Geography and archaeological evidence technology clues about both new the past revealed and of human of theenvironment Sahara in theprehistory area. im using radar by present once was water space. These from of theages desert taken and springs lakes rivers, showed images shifting sand dunes. below buried now As these bodies dried out thousands of deposits ago, the mineral resulting years and sediments together the lake cemented by detectable are these layers hardened images. using radar their efforts focus need to archaeologists and springs, lakes near ancient rivers, due to congregate people used to where said Dr White. water,” their basic need for tools of stone quantities large found “We indicat sources, thearound ancient water phases of human separate two ing at least occupation.” Saharan Lakes Saharan been the arid, has not always The Sahara it was – place thatinhospitable it is today accord with life, teeming once a savannah of at the researchers Universities ing to and Leicester. Reading clues Historical in the desert Libyan of studies Eight years one of the harshest, now of Fazzan, area Earth, inaccessible spots on most have that have in its climate swings revealed periods, lasting wetter caused considerably when the thousands desert of years, for provided and lakes savannah turned to people and animals. for water the of humans in the history and area these coped with ancient inhabitants how dry to as the change land began climate themup around again. - “The Innovation Works is essentially a is essentially Works “The Innovation of the mountain ranges of the of Former of the ranges mountain experiencing widespread are Union Soviet a relatively are glaciers Mountain retreat. – if change of climate indicator reliable it could they the across melting are world, potentially in sea level, mean an increase displacing millions of people. creative thinking space,” said Kate Pitts, said Kate thinking space,” creative environ “The different Manager. Project been ments in the zones have various to help people come designed specifically up with and concepts. ideas new experience Unique audio technology, “It uses the very latest and lighting – it and visual equipment or draw can write that has walls you even that the lab is unlike guarantee on. We in. worked ever other building you’ve any experience which a unique offering We’re people think the change way aims to results tangible and provides and work, build upon. to away that clients can take is all Works that The Innovation Given seemed Week ideas, Enterprise about new said Kate thethe launch,” ideal time for Blumenthal is a true as Heston Pitts. “And in his field, he’s the perfect innovator open the lab.” person to aucasus Mountainsaucasus C - - orks in November. orks in W esearch shown to MPs to shown esearch niversity’sInnovation eading’s creative thinking lab thinking creative eading’s U Dr Stokes and colleagues at The Dr Stokes Based on the success of the Royal Mail’s Based on the success of the Royal orld-renownedopenedHestonBlumenthal chef, W the Detailed climate measurements on a glacier in the the in glacier a measurements Detailedon climate University of Reading and Moscow State State and Moscow of Reading University that in one glaciers discovered University R the from School of Human Dr Chris Stokes invited was Sciences and Environmental theMarch House of Commons in to to discov change climate his recent present ery MPs at a special reception. to R The Innovation Works – a custom-built – a custom-built Works The Innovation creative stimulate designed to facility November thought launched on 17 was chef, the by renowned at the University Blumenthal. Heston in (established Laboratory Innovation Works@Reading 2002), The Innovation the of its type in is only fourth facility Lab in the UK, and the Innovation only the ap a whole new It offers South East. and business problems solving proach to helping people think ‘outside the box’. ------, the Chap U ypography and S heer heer eading C R ony Corley was awarded the D OC hristmas hristmas hild hild

ith funding and encouragement With funding and encouragement from the University’sCounselling Service, Study the International Abroad Office and RU laincy lunch in arranged for a buffet especially for students staying Mojo’s at the University over the Christmas holidays. Ninety guests attended. A number of students were also placed with families over the Christmas period. until 25 June 2006 until Psychologists at the University of Reading and London have developed for obsessive com a new treatment and teenagers. It is accomplished by convincing children that the intrusive, worrying thoughts they experience are indeed experienced by everyone and then gradually proving to them that their feared situation will not oc cur even if they ignore these thoughts. UniversityFormer Economics T Lecturer, Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (DLit) at the University’s graduation Mr Corley ceremonies in December. worked as a Lecturer and as a Senior Lecturer in the University’s Depart at the age of 82, he and 1988. Now, to make a valuable contri continues Thirty-five after years a University of the Reading exhibition inaugurated unique relationship with the town’s and Nobel work of the Irish writer Prize Winner Samuel Beckett, visitors to the Museum of Reading were once again able to view the treasures of the Beckett Archive this year at a feature special exhibition. A central of the exhibition was an installation created by Martin Andrews, Lecturer in the Department of T Graphic Communication, which in corporates many of the stage images and props that made Beckett such an iconic theatrical figure. D) in children pulsive disorder (OC bution to academic life at Reading. ment of Economics betweenment 1962 Samuel Beckett: The Irish European, exhibition at Reading Museum runs C C HonoraryGraduate Beckett at at Beckett » » » » » » » In Brief In - - - - was was

exteriorview : artist’s : nion building. nion Left the impressionof studentservices new building. Below: Students’ new of U Eden Cinema The University is also investing £2m in is also investing The University substantial upgrade of the upgrade Sports Centre substantial will The development changing facilities. successful our increasingly compliment at Reading. sports teams house imformal meeting spaces and a house imformal luxury entrance. Union will The work sports this facilities year. of demolishing the old squash consist exten two-storey build a large courts to at the Studio the Fitness Bodyworx sion to Sports weights The free Centre. Wolfendon will be included in thearea extension new be refurbished will area and the existing squash A new studio. yoga/dance as a new exist court our two will be built alongside courts.ing glass-back will also be a There Theatre & Television’s series of research series of research & Television’s Theatre in whichperformances, academic staff critical and theoreticalexplore ideas through theatrical practice. performance Marguerite Duras’ Duras’ Marguerite Produc Bulmershe as theperformed first Theatre Studio tion in the Kayley Bob new theat Bulmershe Court by Department in Novem & Television Theatre of Film, play, ber and December 2005. The 1977 ever if is rarely Lib Taylor by directed in theperformed UK and this production of all the opportunities advantage took the by new offered multimedia staging for piece of an important present to facilities theatre. The performance contemporary in the Department is the of Film, latest - - - - orporal. C

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02 | uNiveristy news RESEARCH FOCUS: A Bright Outlook – Clouds: one of the biggest 40 years of Meteorology unknowns when it comes to forecasting global warming By Anthony Illingworth and Robin Hogan – Dept of Meteorology Graduate Profiles Name: Fiona Campbell Degree: BSc Meteorology Year of graduation: 2000 Clouds affect how we feel. A clear sunny day cheers planet. While both these effects are large, at the moment they Occupation: Marine everyone up, but grey skies make us all pretty gloomy. nearly cancel each other out, leaving a small net cooling from Meteorologist; own forecast- Clouds also play a crucial role in the Earth’s climate and clouds. ing company Skye Weather & surface temperatures. Over the next century global warm- To become more confident in forecasting global warming and Meteorologist to the British ing is predicted to be between 1-5ºC. At the moment predict more specific temperature increases, researchers start Olympic Team & specifically scientists can’t be more specific, because of the difficulty by checking that atmospheric models correctly represent cloud the British Sailing Team. in representing clouds in global climate computer models. cover. Over the past decade, the Department of Meteorology has |

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f f “The Met building was brand new when I started, a You would think measuring clouds would be easy: just look out helped develop two new instruments to measure cloud profiles. e e a a great new facility with a friendly feeling (a fantastic of the window. But from the ground we only see their undersides At Chilbolton, Hampshire, cloud radar and lidar accurately ture: 40 ye 40 ture: ture: 40 ye 40 ture: change from the strict school environment) as the coffee and only during the day. Most satellites just see their tops. From a measure cloud heights by timing the delay of the backscattered room was the real hub of the department allowing the climatalogical angle we need to know what the clouds are like all signals. The lidar sends out short pulses of laser light, water undergraduates to mix with folk who work in the various the way though, and accurately measure the height of their tops clouds give a big reflection, but the light cannot penetrate far The Vice-Chancellor and Head of School, Professor Keith Shine are awarded areas across the department. This built links which I still and bases. into the cloud. Cloud radars, using technology developed to the Queen’s Anniversary Prize use today as the department assists me as Meteorologist to allow cruise missiles to follow the ground, penetrate clouds with The University’s Department of Meteorology has been the British Olympic team as we prepare for Beijing 2008 Clouds as reflectors? little weakening of the signal. They are sensitive to the larger par- awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and & London 2012.” If the planet continues to warm, cloud cover will probably ticles in ice clouds, and tend not to detect the smaller droplets in a a Further Education this year. The presentations by the Queen change. More low clouds would reflect more sunlight back to water clouds. With these observations we are starting to answer r r took place during a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace. space and tend to cool the climate. But, more cold high ice the question as to just how well atmospheric models represent s o s o Among those attending from the University were Vice-Chan- clouds would radiate less heat out to space and so warm the real clouds. Name: Jing M Chen cellor Professor Gordon Marshall, President of Council Mr Degree: PhD, f m f m Timothy Ford and Head of the Department of Meteorology Meteorology, 1986 Professor Keith Shine. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes are Occupation: Professor and eteoro eteoro awarded for exceptional contributions by institutions in the Senior Canada Research Chair, Higher and Further Education sectors to the wider commu- Department of Geography, nity. Reading’s Department of Meteorology is recognised as University of Toronto one of the outstanding departments of its kind in the world.

“My interest in applications of satellite remote sensing to l l The Department, celebrating its 40th birthday this year, is o o terrestrial ecosystems started during my PhD here when internationally renowned for its training and research in g g I was involved in the Tropical Applications of Meteosat weather, climate and physical oceanography. After graduating y y (TAMSAT) project led by Dr. James Milford. Dr. Alan Ibbetson from its uniquely broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate taught me much about turbulence measurements in a wind degree programmes, its alumni have gone on to serve in weather tunnel. Theories and techniques that I learned during the services, environmental agencies, government and industry, both three and a half years laid a solid foundation for my career.” in the UK and overseas. Research within the Department focuses on the fundamental understanding of the physics of the atmosphere and oceans, and it has contributed significantly to the understanding and predicting Name: Stuart Webster of air quality, weather systems and climate change. Degree: BSc Mathematics and Important research centres, funded by the Government’s Meteorology, 1991; PhD, Natural Environment Research Council, designed to improve the Meteorology, 1995 national capability in atmospheric science, are based at Reading Occupation: Research Scientist and there is considerable interaction with Met Office research at the Met Office (came straight scientists working in the Department. One of the areas in which here from Reading). the Department has contributed is in the understanding of the dif- ferential effects of emissions of different greenhouse gases, which “My time in the Department has served me well because we is needed by the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework were always encouraged to see the ‘bigger picture’, e.g. to Convention on Climate Change. attend all the departmental seminars and not just the ones Professor Gordon Marshall, Vice-Chancellor, said: “The Depart- clearly relevant to our PhDs. Now I believe that attitude ment is engaged in the very highest quality of research, which benefits me when trying to understand and (hopefully!) helps inform the vital global debate concerning climate change. solve problems with the weather forecast model – the final We are absolutely delighted that Meteorology’s exceptional contri- solution is often very different to that initially proposed. bution has received such prestigious recognition.” “The Department was (and still is) very active socially, so Head of Department, Professor Keith Shine, is delighted by the effectively promoted the much talked about work-life award. He said: “The prize represents a real team effort by all the balance ethos – as I get older I realise more and more how staff and students in the Department, not only in showing our past important that is! I played in, and, for a couple of years, achievement, but in showing the depth and breadth of our current organised both the departmental football and cricket teams training and research in an area of such importance to society.” – now I am doing the same at the Met Office! I was also As we go to print, alumni, staff and students will meet on the Sports’ Rep. for St. George’s Hall in 1989 – that appears to 5th and 6th May for a special clebration of their 40 years and to have served me well because I now organise the Met Office focus on their outstanding research. athletics sports day in which almost 200 people take part!” Super cooling The next stage is more difficult. How do the clouds affect radia- tion? The high concentration of small droplets in liquid water Supporting Reading clouds means you can’t see through them and they stop the sun getting through to the ground below. The same mass of cloud water in the form of ice creates thinner cloud reflecting back annual fund campaign Project Focus: Fantastic Plastic less sunlight because the ice crystals tend to be much larger Once again your generosity has made an enormous What’s the link between disposable nappies and flat than the water drops. There is another complication: once the difference to futures at Reading – thanks to your continued screen TVs?; Lego™ blocks and rubber trees?; false legs temperature falls below zero clouds often become super cooled support of the Annual Fund Campaign. Reading alumni and zero pollution cars?; oil slicks and cress? The answer is with the droplets remaining liquid. However, most models force have pledged £460,000 since our campaign began in the ‘polymers’ – or ‘plastic’ – as local youngsters found out. all clouds to be 100% ice below -20°C, and increase the water frac- autumn of 2004. tion linearly with temperature until they are 100% liquid at 0°C. Dr Averil MacDonald a part- But after using the radar and lidar at Chilbolton for two years, Student callers have really enjoyed the opportunity to talk to alum- time Lecturer in the Univer- we have found that super cooled clouds behave quite differently. ni and find out more about their time at Reading. It is also a way in sity’s Physics Department They tend to occur in layers a few hundred metres thick and often which we can get feedback from you, you can find out about Read- took GCSE students on a tour hundreds of kilometres wide. The return from the radar, which ing as it is now, and discover the many other ways in which you through the fascinating lifecy- is influenced by larger particles, does not detect the small, super can become involved with us. Alice Bradley (2nd Year Philosophy cle of a polymer thanks to you! cooled droplets but does detect the ice cloud above and below the and English) gave us her thoughts on talking to Reading alumni… Investing in the Sciences is one layer. Aircraft flying through such clouds confirmed the presence “Reading graduates have incredibly warm feelings toward the place way by which we are attract- of super cooled drops. and are willing to give back to current students in a community ing future students to Reading There is much less condensed water in super cooled clouds than that still means so much to them. Looking at the diversity in their and reaching out into the local

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in ice clouds, yet they dominate how much sunlight gets through, careers and lifestyles was really inspiring… The campaign has also community. f s e with the layers typically reflecting almost half the light back to shown me how much of an impact philanthropy has on people The way Physics recruits its u a

space, thereby cooling the climate. Our observations at Chilbolton – both those who choose to give and those who are recipients”. students has ensured that we pp ture: 40 ye 40 ture: show that about one quarter of clouds below 0°C contain super Many projects have been supported since the Annual Fund be- now have three times as many ort cooled layers, so we are concerned that they barely figure in gan, which wouldn’t have been possible without your help. Much- as there used to be – which is numerical forecast models. needed scholarships for students and other departmental projects unique in the whole of the UK.

have ensured that we are able to continue to attract the very best Talks such as Averil’s make a ing re Better modelling of students and offer excellent facilities. real difference to the University Are our comparisons for one grid box over southern England Here are just a few of the projects you have helped to fund and the lives of young people. similar to clouds the world over? Future space missions should – hardship grants and bursaries; an Asperger’s syndrome diagnos- Speaking recently, Averil said, “We talked about what can a

answer this question. We are fortunate to be on the science team tic clinic for students at the University; new equipment has con- happen at the end of a polymer’s life – how polymers can be ading r of NASA’s CloudSAT mission to launch a cloud radar in space this tributed greatly to the development of the student radio station reincarnated to save precious resources or how they can be made s o summer. We are also leading the joint science team for the Japa- and its volunteers, preparing Reading’s future broadcasting talent; to biodegrade and return to the Earth in a useful way. All that nese and European Space Agencies EarthCARE mission, recently a Lunchtime Concert series has helped to develop a cultural asset and the children got a perfect recipe for slime along the way! I’m f m selected to launch a cloud radar and lidar on the same satellite. of real quality, open to all at the heart of the University; also delighted to tell you that, as a result of funding my Fantastic The data will be used to evaluate cloud representation in climate Videoing facilities to enhance student employability; enhancement Plastic talk for this year, I’ve been able to secure £80,000 worth eteoro models, and should lead to much more accurate global warming of facilities in the Bob Kayley Theatre and a Volunteer Develop- of funding from EPSRC to cover the talk for the next 3 years. The forecasts. ment Project. Royal Institution also wants to advertise the talk to schools on These projects, and many more, have been made possible by our behalf, as part of its schools’ programme. Thanks again for Professor Anthony Illingworth is the lead scientist of the proposed JAXA/ donors to the University of Reading Annual Fund… Thank you! your support!” ESA EarthCARE mission to launch a cloud radar and lidar on the same l o satellite later this decade. Dr Robin Hogan is a lecturer in the Department

g of Meteorology and is interested in comparing cloud observations with For more information about the Annual Fund, please contact Ann Cotton, Annual Fund Officer at [email protected] or telephone 0118 378 5238.

y their representation in models. Visit the website at www.cloud-net.org From top to bottom: The Department’s meteorological field site, used for both teaching and research; Clouds play a crucial role in Earth’s climate and surface temperatures; Envisat, which provides observations Project Focus: Sports Scholarships of stratospheric ozone that are assimilated by the Department into numerical forecast models Proceeds from the Annual Fund ensured continual The England Hockey Association has written to us to thank the development of three Sports Scholars while they have University for its continual support of Richard as they are unable been at the University. to fund any of their athletes. Natasha Page and Alex Gregory are both accomplished rowers The recipients were Richard Springham (Hockey), Natasha Page in the Senior Great Britain Squad. Natasha received a Gold medal (Rowing) and Alex Gregory (Rowing). in the U23 World Championships in 2004 and took the step up to Richard Springham has over 20 international caps in the the Senior World Championships in 2005 where she finished 5th England Junior Hockey team and is hoping to be selected for the in the GB eight boat. Both Natasha and Alex will be aiming to be Great Britain squad that will try and qualify for the Beijing Olym- amongst the medals at this years World Championships. The fund- pics in 2008. The scholarship has enabled him to dedicate more ing that both athletes received has enabled them to go on the time to his hockey training while reducing financial pressures. Senior GB training camp that took place Sevilla, Spain.

Left to Right: Sports scholars Richard Springham (Hockey), Natasha Page (Rowing) and Alex Gregory (Rowing) Image: ESA Image: 09 | showcase: cornelia parker - -

‘post-war’ ‘post-war’ post Wonder, The Rainbow Wonder, 1991 – A Garden Shed and and Shed Garden A – 1991 , Phillip Fisher, tells us that: us tells , Phillip Fisher, Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View, Exploded An Matter: Dark Cold When thinking about Cornelia Parker’s work, one might one work, thinkingWhen about Cornelia Parker’s primary of neglected experiences the aesthetic most ‘Wonder, with is a very artist British a mind Cornelia Parker my To been she had after in hospital visit her going to I remember the Bronte for doing a project is presently Cornelia Parker Below: Below: fragments the army, British the artist by the for up blown contents lightbulb. a around suspended consider the philosophical experience of wonder and, contrast it and, contrast theconsider of wonder experience philosophical with that book, of the In his 1998 sublime. Experiences of Rare Aesthetics and the the or of of delight, aestheticization involves within modernity, the than principle rather pleasure the death whose principle, within is the experience agent aesthetic sublime’. one might say British, and characteristically deaths that (and her works Any she envisages sense of humour. as she has are, and deconstruction) of destruction events engage of the post-war any deaths’.said: ‘cartoon embrace She does not in her work of death drive elevation or the destructive existential Nor does she at Bacon. Francis work of such as one finds in the the decon literary referencing by practice her elevate to tempt 80s. thatstruction in the fashionable so theoretically became late ‘deconstruction’, she acknowledges way, in her own Nevertheless, death and destruction. cheerful, in characteristically She was in a serious car accident. struck She has always not minor. of her injuries, which were spite than in the laugh rather of adversity face me as one who would has been a great of the source and this, I believe fate, bewail and the suspension of belief or disbelief thatbuoyancy her engages. so playfully work and will be part exhibition of the inaugural Museum in Yorkshire in January 2007. of Tokyo Artat the Center National of her London gallery website can visit the Frith information you more For www.frithstreetgallery.com/parker.html Street of ‘Cold Dark multimedia exploration is an excellent interactive There Matter: An Exploded View’ www.tate.org.uk/colddarkmatter/default.htm website. Tate on the in Focus as part online Works of the Cook is now part-time a Department in the Dr Roger lecturer Art. of Fine

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, 1995 , , the brain of Charles Babbage, Queen Babbage, of Charles , the brain TheMaybe Cold Dark Matter: An Exploded View Cold Dark Matter: Tilda Swinton, Swinton, Tilda Her work democratically engages the active and imaginative and imaginative the active engages democratically Her work with the collaboration Tilda actress Swinton her 1995 It was work Her 1991 I had some hand in the of the documentation which explosion Left: London Gallery, Serpentine the at Installation ), (1960– Swinton Matilda Swinton Tilda and Parker Cornelia between collaboration a participation of any viewers who allow themselves to be open be open to themselves allow who viewers participation of any that in the share the wonder simplest to us She invites it. to ordinary apparently of the and everyday most transformations in remember I evoke. circumstances, in charged objects might, witness her event-installation to being invited 1989 persuade the Pancras authorities to which at St had managed she which attach of handkerchiefs a number her to allow to Station and sizes shapes of various of cut-out holes in suitcases pulled out the the si experience was resulting departed station: as a train and absurd. touching tearfully multaneously at the Serpentine Gallery entitled when, in museological mode, she the public’s attention, her to consider a number of ordi members of the public to invited from extraordinary objects which she had scavenged yet nary, that the they aura for vitrines, and put in glass places various with which he wrote quill objects such as Dickens’ might evoke; The Mystery Edwin Drood of however It was Ice Skates. and Mrs Simpson’s stocking Victoria’s in a asleep the (1960–), prize exhibit, the Tilda actress Swinton vitrine, which caught the and caused them public imagination to her with the the round Serpentine rewarded block. In 1998 queue and since then her reputa a one-person exhibition of her work, exhibition at The In 2000 she had a major tion has escalated. Chicago to which toured Art Boston, of Contemporary Institute and Philadelphia. the the by British Army, artist up for blown shed and contents until recently a light bulb, were suspended around the fragments Modern. at Tate suite Life Life/Object/Real in the Still displayed docu me to as Cornelia a part asked of this work, constituted when half embarrassment my recall ment it on video. I vividly to ask the through British Army I had to the countdown, way video acquired newly halt, as I fumbled with the on my controls in charge, including the Major everyone, Thankfully, camera. in their cheerfully stride. amateurism my took - - -

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REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL A York. ‘exploded’ Wolverhamp a London- award She was included are her works of The University Cornelia Parker, studied art and received Parker of Birmingham in 2005. The University Gallery and the MOMA New Tate ‘cartoon deaths’. As a distinguished alumna of the University, she recently attended attended she recently alumna of the University, As a distinguished thein Art Department party students Fine of where retirement my It was charmed her openness and warmth by of personality. were with discoveries her artistic share to in her desire this, manifest met her as me when I first others, her to endeared which greatly re have We in the Department student in 1980. a post-graduate in the public since. This openness is manifest mained friends ever with artist a popular proved and she has accessibility of her work, public. the general talks to Alumna, Cook Roger based sculptor and installation artist internationally recog favours which work nised for her multi-layered and views of Reading in 1982. at the University an MFA from doctorates ed honorary ton in 2000 and Turner Prize nominated artist 1997, in in the London

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Last summer’s momentous England v Australia Ashes test up and down screaming, champagne was going everywhere. It was r captured the hearts and minds of the nation. Cricket has never the most fantastic feeling! s o been so popular and it wasn’t just the men wowing the crowds; Both teams were in the victory parade around London. That must the English Ladies Cricket Team put on a tremendous display, f E have been a special feeling? beating the Australians in a series for the first time in 42 years. Yes, it was. What the men’s team achieved was brilliant and we xce A series win that alumna Beth Morgan (BSc Psychology, 2005) were chuffed to be part of all the Ashes celebrations. Being on one is extremely proud to have played a major part in. of Excellence

of the buses was fantastic, we couldn’t believe the number of people ll Beth began playing cricket aged 12. She made her one-day inter- who came out to support both the men and the women; it was so e

national debut at 17 and played in her first test match against the special. The sight when we drove into Trafalgar Square was one I’ll – Anniversary Special n

Australians last year. Her contribution in the final test proved vital never forget – it still gives me goose-bumps just thinking about it! In 1926, the University of Reading was formally granted its Royal Charter – the ce in the team’s magnificent victory. Training for the new season is un- only University to receive this status in the interwar years. The win definitely raised the profile of ladies cricket in this country. derway, but Beth managed to spare some time to bowl us over with What are your hopes for the game? an interesting chat about her time at Reading and cricketing life. The Ashes win hugely increased coverage of the women’s game. I What were the factors in choosing to study at Reading? hope this continues and leads to more girls playing and enjoying The course looked good and when I came to visit Reading I imme- cricket, and all sport – that is the most important thing. diately liked the atmosphere and surroundings. The idea of three What’s the best thing about being an international cricketer? years there definitely appealed to me! It was also an ideal location It sounds obvious but actually playing cricket for England! It’s such Our origins lie in the Schools of Art and Science established in Since then a number of milestones have shaped and close enough to where we train. an honour to play with the best and against the best. Every game is Reading in 1860 and 1870. These became part of an extension college the University’s history and made us the centre of Do you have fond memories of your time with us? Is there anything so special. Also to get the practical support to allow us to train at opened in 1892 by Christ Church, Oxford. The new University College, excellence and vibrant community we are today: that particularly stands out? the best facilities with the best coaches – I count myself very lucky. Reading thrived, receiving its first treasury grant of £1000 in 1901. I have very fond memories and still go back. I met some great peo- Three years later the local Palmer family, of the famous biscuit manu- • 1947 we purchased our main Whiteknights How do you combine working with playing cricket for England? ple, made fantastic friends and really enjoyed my course. One of my facturer Huntley & Palmers, gifted our London Road site. Their con- campus, the former country estate of the Marquis I work part-time so I can train nearly every day. We’re fortunate to fondest memories is playing for the University Women’s Football tinued support helped to fund expansion, including the opening of of Blandford get lottery funding through Sport England which covers our train- Club (my other sport!) and helping out with the committee. It was Wantage Hall in 1908 and The Research Institute in Dairying in 1912. ing costs and a bit goes towards living expenses. It can be tricky hard work but we had great fun and the social side of University The first Royal Charter petition, submitted in 1920, was unsuccessful • 1972 the first British university to integrate an fitting work and study in around training and tours. It’s hard work sport is brilliant! due to insufficient numbers, but in May 1925, the success of the sec- industrial Research and Development Group on and some sacrifices have to be made – but it’s worth it. ond petition was announced at the May diploma-awarding ceremony. its campus How did your interest in cricket come about? What are your ambitions for the future? Such was the excitement, students bore aloft the man who would Some of my earliest memories are playing cricket with my family in To stay in the England squad as long as I can. I’d love to contribute become the University’s first Vice-Chancellor, and carried him through • 1989 merger with Bulmershe College of Higher the garden or at the park for hours on end. The whole family used to England becoming number one in the world. It’s a case of taking the grounds. Dr William M Childs, having been Principal of the Col- Education created our third campus, a 42-acre site to play until it was too dark to see the ball! I decided to join a club one step at a time, training hard and playing the best you can in lege since 1903, would serve as Vice-Chancellor until 1929. He accepted in Woodley close to Whiteknights when I was 12 and progressed from there. domestic cricket. Then you have to transfer that to the international the Royal Charter officially, on March 17 1926 from George V. Describe how you felt the day you won the series? stage every time you play. • 1989 being the first university to win the Queen’s It’s hard to describe; because Australia have dominated women’s Career-wise I haven’t made any decisions yet. Perhaps once my Main image: A deputation of Reading students on the march from Paddington Award for Export Achievement cricket we knew it would be a tough series. We also knew we’d come cricket career has finished I’ll go into an area of Psychology. I’m also to Downing Street where they presented to Mr Churchill a petition protesting a long way in the last three years so we couldn’t wait to play them considering going back to education to do some postgraduate study against an invitation sent by their male colleagues to three female students • 1998 and 2006 twice receiving the Queen’s and put it all into practice. When we scored the winning runs it but we’ll have to wait and see! from Paris to lead the Reading Rags parade. Anniversary Prize for Higher Education was amazing. The whole balcony erupted, everyone was jumping

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2006 2001 2000 - - - ) and Agricul see right The University has grown has grown The University 17,500 to students 1,500 from from whichof are 16% nearly of With a turnover overseas. a vibrant now are we £156m century 21st and diverse University. This decade sees many new new This decade sees many on White buildings erected knights including Microbiol Soil Science, Psychology, ogy, ISMA (now Meteorology, ICMA, 3sixty student The new ture. opens in 2001. nightclub In the evening, Olympic rowing silver medallist and Reading and Reading medallist silver rowing Olympic In the evening, Department of Meteorology will have taken place. taken will have Department of Meteorology Reading Boat Club would like to congratulate all participants for all participants for congratulate to like Boat Club would Reading and so special and thank the the day helping make University their continued support for and the of the ‘Friends University’ encouragement.” the prizes to present on hand to Debbie Flood was graduate the night, even into continued late winners. The celebration HRH Prince Harry! visit from an unexpected Sam prompting “It went: the day at how delighted was organiser, Hibbs, festival but not the best Conditions were night. day…and a fantastic was their hearts out and were turned up, played the competitors should be Everyone their University. for great representatives proud. extremely itself Day on Charter place on campus took Birthday celebrations with a slice of our 80 years celebrate to invited were when staff and a gift. the After cake meeting of Court, the Vice-Chancellor cut a giant anniversary cake. at the Love’ ‘First novella of Beckett’s production A premiere go place and as we Bulmershe has taken Theatre, Bob Kayleigh and and an alumni reunion presentations lectures, press, to mark the 40th to Anniversary of Gate at Earley celebration - - 1975

1970 - The Queen, who is the of theVisitor University, of opens the Faculty new academic The first Letters. be built on building to since it Park Whiteknights the bought by University was £105,000. for in 1947 1960 The late 60s and 70s Read The late part in a take ing students In 1969 number of protests. interrupt a meeting students the of Council, prompting of thecreation University as a staff- Joint Committee forum. student Every send spring, the UK’s clubs, schools and universities the event needs support from many quarters. The University of The University quarters. needs support many from the event The Boat Club got the 80th Anniversary festivities off to theThe Boat Club got the off per 80th to Anniversary festivities successful Head the most On 4 March the start. club hosted fect An enormous entry of over history. year Raceof the in its 71 River Thames on the River converged competitors) 1500 (over 200 crews in events prestigious in one of the most compete to in Reading calendar. the rowing The no exception. was and this Reading year to crews their top the from Lean famous Squads astounding. of entries was calibre as crews as well clubs all participated and Molesey Henley der, along with Reading Universities Brookes and Oxford Oxford from taking University, Brookes Oxford winner was itself. The overall of 13mins Cup in a time Challenge Roe home the celebrated among the fastest again were crews of Reading 38secs. University Will Rand said, “As and did the Boat Club Director, club proud. in the country, public sporting student-run event the largest 1957 - 1945 1943 - The Royal Charter granted granted Charter The Royal Success the University. to is announced at a diploma- at the ceremony awarding Pupils chair the end of May. Principal, William M Childs. is Charter The foundation March 1926. 17 dated The VC cuts the cake; hockey at the Varisty Sports Festival Sports Varisty the at hockey cake; the cuts VC The While stationed in Eng While stationed II, War land during World American Servicemen take part in a farming course to learn about pigs at Sonning which theFarm University in 1937. acquired Left to right: Leftto The University of Reading’s Varsity Sports Festival proved to be to proved Sports Festival Varsity of Reading’s The University conditions, with the the cold and damp success despite a huge team lift in a great putting the to performance overall home team 80th birthday celebra part of the University’s festival, The trophy. Winchester Surrey, of the from Universities teams guest saw tions, on the Whiteknights and indeed submerge and Bath Spa converge battled universities the from four 450 competitors Over campus. of sports including football, in a range of the day most it out for warm and dry Keeping in the hockey. netball and mixed rugby, and indoor cricket the fortunate Sports were Centre University players! badminton events Anniversary in or initiated been sponsored have of events A number year: of our 80th anniversary celebration 1930 - - - - there A Pic Today 1925

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1,500 students and less than 100 staff. around were 17,518 students and 4,508 staff. are there for quality teaching, al reputation At (see the inside back cover merchandise page). A set of commemo merchandise page). (see the inside back cover sale, depicting aspects of for also available, are postcards rative era. a different from life present day. It includes a large number of images drawn from the from drawn number of images It includes a large day. present in also published some of which were archives, University’s torial History 1892–1992 Office and Alumni Relations the from Development Bott available & Humanities to author a history of our chartered years. Entitled years. author of our chartered a history & Humanities to and More Score Four until the its inception in the from 1890s of thehistory University Four Score and More the Vice-Chancellor our 80th anniversary year, commemorate To of Arts Dean of the Faculty Cedric Brown, commissioned Professor in British as a leading force higher edu established Firmly cation, is delivering programme multi-million pound investment centurytwenty-first facilities, did excellence it is today. Here are are Here it is today. excellence of them….. a few just There have been many interest been many have There shaped which have ing events and history the University’s helped it become the of centre 1906

12 |anniversary: So what was your time at Reading like? We asked some of our alumni who studied at Reading to comment….

Adrian Punaks is Peter Perkins came to now a Senior the University of Executive for Individual Reading at the age of 21, Giving at Imperial after his National Service College, London. He and studied for a BSc Hons graduated with a BA in General, followed by a Politics & International Hons Special BSc in Relations in 2001. Geology (1961). After a year “Between Swindon in Local Government as an and Slough doesn’t Admin Officer he returned to Reading for the sound exciting – but Dip Ed course and started teaching in Keith Sanderson (far left) and friends in 1965 Special Report: being a student at Reading was great. A beauti- Birmingham in 1963. ful campus, some first class academics, Up The “There have been three strands that have con- Keith Sanderson (BSc Agricultural Science, The Pandemic potential of H5N1 bird flu Junction and the weir walk over the lake. Sitting tinued through most of my career, apart from 1964) lives in South Africa and is one of our in the meadow at the back of the Union after teaching, and two in particular owe a lot to the Overseas Secretaries. a lecture on a sunny afternoon – Fantastic! I’ve influence of the University of Reading. I became “The agriculture degrees at Reading have still got a massive group of friends I met at Read- very interested in Geology as a youngster and always attracted many students from the Unless you are a thoroughly determined recluse it will Were it not for the fact that the virus is highly pathogenic (it kills ing – far more than friends from other universi- was able to study it at ‘A’ level. I’m thankful that Commonwealth and Overseas. They still do, have been impossible to avoid the press coverage of avian many of the animals it infects) the spread of H5N1 would be quite ties (Keith, the Childs Hall porter, seems to have I was offered a place without interview – I was of course. awe inspiring. It is evolution in real time, a highly successful vi- 14| influenza in the last couple of years. The spread of the virus 15| stopped returning my calls though…?) ‘serving Her Majesty’ in Cyprus at the time. I am In the late 50s and 60s, the then Rhodesian anni in migratory birds, mass culling of chickens in affected rus displacing pre-existing infections to become the predominant f Living in Childs Hall in my first year meant grateful to the Geology Department for their Ministry of Agriculture actively recruited stu- e lectures were only ever a 5 minute walk away. I inspiration and have fond memories of Phoebe dents from around the agricultural universities areas and the occasional transmission to people, often world strain, at least for now. However, it is highly pathogenic a had some fantastic tutors in the Politics Depart- Walder, Roland Goldring and Prof Allen. I have in the UK, including Reading. children, and a frighteningly high mortality rate of around and the fact that its killing properties are maintained when it a ture:

ver ment – Bob McKeever and Peter Jones spring to been able to teach Geology at Secondary level The recruiting campaign by the Rhodesians 50%. Add to this the resurrection from frozen tissue of the occasionally finds its way into humans means that this is very mind. A lasting memory of Reading has to be throughout a teaching career that took me must have been good because a fair few of us biggest mass infection of all time, the great influenza of 1918 real threat to human health and one for which the announced “High Tea” at Childs Hall on a Wednesday after- across the UK. ended up there. I arrived in November 1964, only and you would be forgiven for thinking the end was nigh, pandemic preparedness plans are entirely appropriate. sa noon. It sounds so much grander than orange The second strand has been as a singer. I had to find that one of my mess-mates on a remote brought on by rampant influenza infection. Clearly, it is an Will it happen? Unfortunately, that’s an impossible question to squash and hot dogs ought to... I’m sure it was singing lessons as an undergraduate in the v ry: 80 Y research station in Matabeleland was none other unprecedented time for influenza alarm but how concerned answer. What the science of virology can say is that it certainly flian different at Wantage!” School of Music and was a member of the Uni- than Dave Holness, with whom I had played should we really be? Professor Ian Jones talks about the has the potential to become the next human pandemic and that versity Singers. I was with them for a recording rugby at Reading. And the list grew and grew. threat of H5N1 and cutting-edge research being carried out the widespread distribution of the virus gives plenty of opportu- for BBC Home Service (Music at Night – 9/10/62). Although scattered around the country, we nity for this still bird virus to come into contact with man. If, in Alex Deyhim I have happy memories of the Singers in Jantacu- all kept in contact and made sure that we got at the University.

graduated from lum and singing from the balcony in the town together every year. The reunions were quite one of these occasional human infections, the virus manages to u e the University in 1987 hall with Prof Woodham conducting the Town something and few missed the event. Sadly, as Influenza (from “influence” meaning a seasonal visitation) has adapt to growth in human cells then human to human transmis- a with a BSc in Mechani- Carol Concert. the Zimbabwe story unfolded over the years, been with us from time immemorial. However it is not a truly sion may occur and the next pandemic will have begun. r cal Engineering. After The third strand has been running, but my s o we were blown across the globe and those days human infection. The natural host for influenza are avian species What can be done to stop it? For all the sensationalism of the graduation he moved to times were never good enough for me to excel at remain just a very strong and fond memory. But where there are many influenza types. In most birds the virus press, drawing the issue into the public arena has forced govern- the US and worked in Uni. I had to give up two years ago at the age of we were all Reading to the core!” appears to be no worse than our experience of the common ments around the world to plan actively for a pandemic outbreak. f exce industry, later studying 68 with three marathons behind me!” at Cornell University cold and the virus persists and multiplies to spread within and In addition, new monies earmarked for influenza research have where he obtained his between different bird species. Occasionally however, the virus been announced by various funding bodies. Virology at Reading Masters in Engineering Rod Ellis studied for a BSc in Agriculture Shell, and its rival, The Kennet Review, were railing crosses the species barrier to infect man, usually via close contact has always been strong and current influenza research is aimed

ll and later, his MBA. In 1995 he started an in 1964… against student apathy. Most of us, however, just with an infected bird and, as the human population has no pre- at understanding why some viruses, like H5N1, are so deadly engineering and scientific consulting firm, “The University of Reading in the late 1950’s and got on with having fun, enjoying Jantaculum, existing immunity, a pandemic (a world-wide epidemic) occurs. while others are apparently innocuous. Similarly the develop- e Advanced Design Consulting USA, Inc. playing sports and participating in our favourite n early 1960’s was a fine place to be. There were a Such was the case in 1918, again in 1957 (Asian influenza) and yet ment of simple and effective vaccines that can be manufactured (www.adc9001.com). wide variety of courses offered, including the clubs and activities, and drinking and pursuing ce again in 1968 (Hong Kong influenza). The universal concern today quickly and cheaply is an area of current activity. This research “The foundation to the success of my compa- Sciences and Arts. The University was particularly the opposite sex. Many of the intakes in 1959 is that the current H5N1 virus may become the next pandemic. addresses significant unmet need in the field and maintains ny was put in place at the University of Reading. and 1960 were the last to undergo the two year noted for its Agricultural degrees, which The now notorious H5N1 virus has been known since 1996 and Reading at the forefront of research in this topical and urgent The faculty and staff there were absolutely out- attracted students from all over the world, and compulsory military call-up and they brought came to the attention of the public in 1997 in an outbreak in area of infectious disease. The developments it enables may be standing. I enjoyed my three years at Reading sent even more of them out to the tropics maturity and leadership that was a great asset to tremendously, living at Windsor Hall, where I afterwards. There was also an excellent Fine Arts the student body. Hong Kong where millions of chickens were culled and the virus part of the solution that prevents the current H5N1 ever becom- made many friends. The University of Reading is degree. The Vice-Chancellor, Sir John Wolfenden, “I feel sure that most of the people who at- passed to 18 people via the live poultry markets; six died. Seem- ing the human pandemic strain everyone fears. an excellent educational intuition with state-of- was famed for his contribution to sexual tended the University in that period left it with a ingly controlled by the cull and new hygiene standards the virus the-art facilities, outstanding faculties and staff. liberation and many of the faculty were at the broad education, fond memories of many activi- appeared to disappear but it surfaced again in Vietnam in 2003 Influenza research at Reading is done in the laboratories of Dr Wendy I am glad to see the University is taking a more top of their profession too. ties and friendships that have lasted for the rest from where it has made steady progress through the bird species Barclay, Reader in Virology and Professor Ian Jones. For more information, assertive role to position itself where it needs to “Looking back, the 1960’s were supposed to of their lives. Some went on to achieve high hon- of the world reaching Western Europe by the turn of the year. contact Professor Jones at [email protected]. be. Having lived in the UK for eleven years and have been a period of rebellion. The Campaign ours, like Sir John Collins the former Chairman now in the US for eighteen years I believe Read- for Nuclear Disarmament had its members of Shell UK, some became leaders in their chosen ing is one of the finest educational institutions marching from Aldermaston to Trafalgar Square, field, and others were just happy doing what they in the world and should be ranked with places the Anti-Apartheid Movement was boycotting liked best, but all were grateful for the opportu- such as MIT, Cambridge, Oxford and Cornell.” South African oranges and the University paper, nity of attending the University of Reading”. Facts about Avian Flu

Oscar Puls went up to the University, lum” where the boar’s head was ceremoniously of the Union, brought with it many privileges, • The H5N1 strain was first detected in humans entering Wantage Hall, in 1932 and carried in by the Warden of Wantage Hall. Danc- such as frequent contacts with the Vice-Chancel- in 1997. graduating with a BSc in 1935. After this he was es, in the Great Hall were very popular events lor (Dr. Franklin Sibly). awarded a Commonwealth Fund Fellowship – all very formal in evening dress with the most I was also President of the JCR in Wantage, • So far, nearly all human victims of H5N1 had senior members in white tie and tails. which gave me the right to the best room in the (now Harkness Fellowship) which took him to direct contact with birds, and no H5N1 strain the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for I was awarded a Wantage Senior Scholar- Hall. In those days we had coal fires for which, two years, after which he was awarded a PhD. ship of £120 per annum – enough to keep me in the winter months, we received a bucketful has passed easily from person to person. “In 1932 the University was entirely on the throughout the University terms as it paid all of coal every other day; we had to make and London Road site. Life in Hall was very much the Hall and University tuition fees. I planned to light our own fires but the ashes were cleared by • Scientists are looking at the potential of H5N1 controlled. The gate was locked at 9 o’clock but take a Masters but was then awarded the Com- our room servant. He also brought us our daily mutating and spreading more easily from admission could be obtained by ringing the bell. monwealth Fund Fellowship. ration of tea and milk but we had to provide person to person, spurring a pandemic. Up to 11 o’clock the porter would admit one but In my last year I was elected as President of our own cakes which we always shared with our after that one was locked out. the Student’s Union. This position, apart from friends. Dinner, in hall, was always in academic Influenza virus particles emerging from an infected cell At Christmas there was the feast of “Jantacu- being responsible for the general governance dress, so our gowns had plenty of wear”. 17 | alumni and friends news - - - -

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16 | alumni and friends news of The Royal Bank of Scotland. mapping company prior to Borough of Redbridge. and conservation with her Katie Reah LandMan 05, WL has Will marry Nerys WILLIAMS (98) travelling in New Zealand and Julie Needham (Mrs Foster) Fr 00 enthusiasm for working with joined Berrys in Shrewsbury to in April. hoping to undertake an MSc in has worked as a support worker children. Kate’s parties are assist with valuation work, Samantha Watson MA OrgHist 99 Remote sensing at UCL in Sept. for a mental health charity and aimed at primary school-age specialising in estate Alumni Benefits is a free lance/self-employed Sara Collington (Mrs Broad) Engl is now an office housekeeper at children. She also takes the management and rural policy. organ builder. She has co- 03, MA Child Lit 04 is studying for Newbury and District MiniMonsters roadshow to Thomas Roundell Greene Phil 03, authored a book on Organs of the a PhD at London, while Agricultural Society. libraries, schools, youth groups WI. Currently working as a City of Worcester. teaching part-time. She would Ian Friend BiolSc 05, PA has such as Scouts and Guides sustainable development policy Being an alumnus or Friend of the University of Reading National Car Rental & Guy Salmon Prestige Rental Avis Rent-a-Car Matthew Webb LandMan 95, GE, love to hear from grads 2000- joined the expanding land around East Anglia. advisor to the Cabinet Office. offers you the opportunity to access a number of on graduating, joined Edwin 2003. She has 3 children. management department at Emma Jamieson Art 02 is gallery Christopher Russell Soc 02 is a discounts and special offers, ranging from the University curator of the new Gun Street probation officer with the Hill; then in 97 he joined Hillier Jonathan Bury LandMan 05, WG Strutt and Parker’s Exeter itself to a wide range of companies and services. Here are Parker as industrial agent, but has joined McCartneys in the office. He will be responsible for gallery in Reading, which was National Probation Service in in 98 rejoined Edwin Hill as Ludlow Ox Pasture Office where the running of clients’ estates established through close Slough. just a few. Check out the benefits section of the alumni professional surveyor. He was he will be primarily concerned as well as dealing with regional collaboration involving local Catherine Scandrett LandMan 05, website for details of the offers we have available www. promoted to associate partner with all aspects of rural lettings and valuations of rural businesses, community workers WK has joined Savills’ rural reading.ac.uk/alumni in 00 and in 04 equity partner. professional work. property. and artists. The gallery is for department in Cambridge, He is now head of new business Thomas Caspari MSc ManSoilFt Jonathan Gibbins Ag 02, WK has emerging and local artists. fresh from a stint on an development. Graham Jones MMus 03 is Australian cattle station. University Library The Affinity Leisure Programme offers exclusive and 00, BR is a research assistant for set up in partnership with his Avis is pleased to offer great car rental rates Claire Williams Zoo 97, WL has Albert-Ludwigs Universitat parents with a view to taking Director of Music, Ministry of Agneta Sjoberg Psy 00, BU. After preferential rates on car and van hire in the UK and Defence, in London. In Nov 05 international car hire in over 80 countries. Members worldwide to University of Reading alumni and decided to leave the glazing Freiburg, assisting soil over the family farm when they returning home to Sweden after friends. For further information or to make a industry to retrain as a science ecological research and retire. was awarded DMA by Univ of a year of travelling and working in the UK can also enjoy the luxury of the Guy Salmon fleet. See the alumni benefits section of the website for reservation, please visit teacher with English on a teaching at the Institute of Soil Nicholas Golunski LandMan 00, Salford. in mental health, she has further details. www.avis.co.uk/premierpartners or call graduate training program at Science and Forest Nutrition. WG works in the investment Rupert Kelton Invs & Fin Prop 04 emigrated to Brisbane, 0870 60 60100 and quote X2252014. Terms and Thamesbridge College, Reading. Jonathan Clarke Ec 02, CH has team of chartered surveying has joined Howard Day Australia, with her Australian conditions apply – please check at time of booking. Associates and will be operating boyfriend. She is a guidance Nerys Williams AgEc 98, WL. See joined BDO Stoy Hayward as a firm Cooke and Arkwright in Swan Hellenic Cruises William Vizard ( 98) trainee accountant and will Cardiff, S Wales. from the newly opened Regents counsellor for the Australian Sarah Waghorn (Mrs Wilson) now have to juggle this with Christian Guy Pol/IR 04 is the new Street office in London and the Red Cross Disability Services. A discounted membership rate of £35 per annum is Open Fairways BEd PE 96, BU has taught both hockey commitments – he will community development Hampshire office at Droxford. Justin Smith Ag Bus 05, BR. Has offered to graduates of the University and Friends. Reception and Year 1 classes at be part of England’s squad at officer for Leatherhead. His first Before this he was on a 3 mth set up own business specialising Tel: 0118 378 8770 / Email: [email protected]

20| 21| Lordswood, Chatham, for the the Commonwealth Games in major project was a planting African humanitarian in the student market. Wh last 5 years. She is taking time Melbourne. day in Oct 05, planting 7,500 expedition, focusing on Currently working alongside al Wolfenden Sports Centre out to look after her daughter Amelia Cole Mus 01, CertEd Mus wild flowers behind the Bridge conservation and education Student Access Ltd, for a born in Sept 05. 02. After her degree completed a youth club on the recreation projects in developing regions London PR firm dealing with Alumni are entitled to a discounted rate at the u ere a ere

of Mozambique and Zambia. University Sports Centre – unlimited access to the mni Anna Worthington PG(Cert) Ed PGCE, then worked at Court ground. media relations and reputation 2 for 1 golf at over 1000 courses… gym and fitness classes paying only £29 a month. 94, BU is a self-employed teacher Moor School in Hampshire for 2 Daniel Halliday Ag 01 is junior Andrew Keyne ConMan 03. After management. The Open Fairways green fee & hotel Privilege cards Contact the Sports Centre for further info on working as a tutor of primary years before moving to her vice-chairman of the National spotting a gap in the market, he Erum Syed MSc AppDevSt 01. Is will entitle you and your friends to 50% off your play current position as music has set up his own business, currently setting up her own Tel 0118 378 8799. or stay over 1000 of the finest golf courses and hotels

age pupils with specific Federation of Young Farmers’ : b teacher at Brooke Weston CTC PlanB Gaming, running multi- interior design business with in the UK and Ireland. University of Reading Alumni re youre n learning difficulties. Clubs, one of the largest youth in Corby, Northamptonshire. player gaming events such as the focus on international can join for an exclusive rate of £89 (RRP£120). organisations in the UK. e Katharine Selley (Mrs Wright) birthday parties and corporate Careers Centre Mus 99, GE is now Head of Olivia Creber FdT 05, WX is Ruth Harvey PhD Anim&MicroSc design. For Full course listing and to apply go to n fun days. The University Careers Service has re-vamped its Finance and company secretary responsible, with others, for the 03 is a researcher working on Colin Taylor HumGeog 05, WI. The University’s 2006/7 cruise programme is held on www.openfairways.com (please quote UREAD06 in the New Product Development Debra Lane Ger 01, CH. After four Having gone out to Kenya with website allowing Reading graduates easy access to special offers box) or call us direct on 028 9076 911. e at Cozart plc bioscience in avian influenza at Oxford Univ. Swan Hellenic’s cruise liner, Minerva II. fi career information and jobs – useful for those Abingdon. team in the Bakels Test Bakery. As a molecular virologist, her and a half years translating for a university project to build a

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within 24 hours. Many of the posts on offer are open to s 00, WG. After graduation began disease’s front line, but it could Bath in November 2005 to be Development Control Officer off brochure fares Courtyard by Marriott 2000–2006 nearer to parents and took the for the Environment Agency in 2nd jobbers and beyond! Just click on “graduates” to ow? a career in the Armed Forces, prove to be a vital part of a see how we can help. If you would like to offer your Exploring Brazil, Venezuela & Barbados Edis Andrew LandMan 05, WK attended Sandhurst in Sept 00, bigger research jigsaw between plunge into freelance work. Somerset. He is still playing services to help current undergraduates think about 16 November–1 December 2006 – 15 days was runner-up in Savills’ tax then joined the Scots Guards in the avian flu virus and human Ahmed Manjang Micro 02, HL is music. their future careers or help out with careers events Venture through the fringes of the Amazon, a river so planning exercise and has Sept 01. Since then he has viruses on a molecular level. working part-time as medical Fr/Man 04 is head- Laura Thielen then you can post your employment details on the site. vast that before colonisation, it had no overall title; joined the Lincoln-based rural served in London and The lab assistant at Bristol Royal hunting for Robert Walters in Mary Herbert IntSecInvBnk 03, Again just click on “graduates” on the home page and instead, indigenous peoples named only the Fancy staying in a superb hotel for a long weekend, practice team where she will Infantry Training Centre at Infirmary and is also studying Luxembourg, specialising in Second Lieutenant in the Royal follow the links. www.careers.rdg.ac.uk individual sections they occupied. Experience the family break or simply an excuse to go shopping? concentrate on estate Catterick. He also served in part-time at UWE. Artillery, has clinched an finance. richness of Venezuelan history before enjoying the Prices are from only £58 for a family room for 1 night management. Northern Ireland and Bosnia. Maths 05, MN is on honour at the inter-service David McCrea Adam Thornhill Maths/Met 02, PA relaxed pace of Barbadian life. including breakfast. With children able to stay and Thomas Arthey LandMan 05, PA He has now left the Army and white water canoe a gap year and in February a meteorologist with the British has joined the Norwich office of University Accommodation have breakfast and dinner free, why not make it a real works in the City of London as a championships. She spent a notched up a comfortable Antarctic Survey, leaves the UK Cruise M704: Capitals of Colonialism – Save up to 45% Strutt & Parker in the land Black Horse House, the University’s purpose-built family getaway? Courtyard by Marriott hotels are stockbroker. week paddling down the victory at the the largest shortly for a summer season at off brochure fares situated in great locations around the UK. See the management department, sudoku contest held in Britain. conference centre, centrally situated on the Claire Dinsdale Zoo 02, CH. After freezing waters of the River Halley Station, Antarctica, as a Whiteknights campus, offers special rates for Exploring Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname and benefits section of the alumni website for further specialising in the management working in quality assurance Nith, near Dumfries, Scotland. He won a trip to Japan for his radio operator. of rural estates, compulsory rooms booked within fourteen working days. Barbados details. lab for 3 yrs, gave it up to Canoeists from all three triumph in the Asahi Pure Logic Daniel Trim Phys/Met 00, WX is a purchase and planning work. Tel: 0118 378 8906 24 February–11 March 2007 – 15 days become a full-time volunteer services took part and this year Sudoku Championship held in Lieutenant with the Royal Felicity Aston MSc ApplMet 00, GE forester for the National Trust, the Army won. a Covent Garden pub. Artillery in Southern Iraq. He is Immerse yourself in the cultural riches of some of The Tussauds Group was guest of honour at a the most prominent capitals in the Americas. See for Cliveden Estate in Taplow. Christopher Hood PhysGeog 05, Rebecca Miller Acc&Man 04, WL a keen sportsman, living in The Friends of the University ceremony to honour academic Nicola Duncan-Anderson WX is an Environment Agency turned down a graduate Sidmouth, Devon, and has yourself the successes and failures of colonialism. And excellence of more than 100 traineeship with KPMG to The Friends share their concern for the University’s reach out to touch the zeitgeist of modern Latin and RurResMan 03 has joined the hydrogeologist and is being represented many of the town’s welfare with its graduates and offer grants to enable pupils in Tonbridge in Dec 05. Rural Practice Dept at Savills in sponsored by the agency to do pursue her business idea, an on- sports clubs, especially the Caribbean life. Felicity attended the school line resource to help students the University to undertake initiatives outside core You can take advantage of special discounted fares the Chelsmford office and will an MSc Appl Hydrogeology (part rugby club where he is a regular activities of teaching and research. Membership is before going on to university, concentrate on farm agency time) at the Univ of Newcastle. and graduates to learn career first team player. and Swan Hellenic will donate 10% of the fare to A whole array of discounts are available from then afterwards joined the open to all. For further details contact Brenda Morris support the work of the University. the Tussauds Group – including Alton Towers, and estate management, as well Andrew Howett Invs & Fin Prop skills called, Top Dog Training. Simon Wade Pol/IR 00, AN is British Antarctic Survey as a on 0118 378 8006 / Email: [email protected] Chessington, Thorpe Park, Madame Tussauds, as giving professional advice to 03 will take part in his first Karen Shiel (Mrs North) Art 01, assistant solicitor with Taylor See http://www.fp.rdg.ac.uk/alumni/services.htm meteorologist in 2000. 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Events Round-up Beckett Gala Evening Wantagenarians dine… – a night with the stars! Over 90 members of the Wantage Society (Ag & Fd 40) whose poignant memories hold a special dinner to mark the occa- gathered in hall, with Warden, Dr John of times in hall and at Reading proved to sion. Membership of the Society is free Hollywood A-lister Jude Law and comedian Lee Macdonald and his wife, guests and four be very entertaining. The excellent meal and open to all ex-Wantage students. The Evans joined a cast of stars performing excerpts Councillors from the JCR, for their an- culminated in a glass of port which was Society holds a trust fund for the benefit from the works of Samuel Beckett as part of a nual dinner on Saturday 25 March. The served from decanters bought for the hall of Wantage students and makes regular charity gala evening at Reading Town Hall on Chairman, Ed Lyons (Psy 91) read out a by the Society. 2008 will be the hundredth grants to purchase items for the hall and 2 April. The evening was part of the 100-year nostalgic letter from Richard Carruthers anniversary of the hall and it is hoped to benefit of the students. anniversary celebrations of Beckett’s birth being coordinated by the Beckett International Foundation at the University of Reading. Alan Rickman, Rosamunde Pike, Felicity Kendall, Billie Whitelaw and Barry Q9 Reunion Bulmershe McGovern made up the impressive line-up Q9 are all ex residents of Childs Hall and tea but we still drank the wine cellar dry in whose performances were directed by Oscar- mainly of mid-late 1970’s vintage. Andrew March 2005! This year we had 12 graduates Geography winning director Anthony Minghella. All Dudley reports on their latest reunion. “We plus wives, husbands and partners congre- proceeds went to Macmillan Cancer Relief with kept in touch through the usual round of gating in the Cotswolds. over £20,000 raised. Reunion post graduation weddings, but when the “A very special mention must also be Graduates meet up with the Vice-Chancellor in Bangkok last of the group was partnered off in 1984, made of our great friend and founder Over 100 former graduates attended a For further details go to www.beckettfoundation.org.uk we decided to meet in 1986 for a weekend. member, Rhys Roberts (Physiology & reunion in January to celebrate over

22| 23 If you would like to find out more about the Becket | al Twenty-six years later we’re still making Biochemistry 1976–79), who sadly died forty years of Geography education at al International Foundation, please email: our monthly contributions into the Q9 in February 2004. He is badly missed and Bulmershe. Graduates exchanged news, u Vice-Chancellor visits alumni in [email protected] u mni bank account! much remembered. renewed old acquaintances, and viewed mni “The format has changed over the years And why the name Q9? Well, the vast some of the work done over the last forty Malaysia & Thailand during 80th with vigorous sport and compulsory all majority of the group had lodgings in one years – including pictures and films : eve night drinking giving way to afternoon Childs Hall “S-Pantry”, and from the com- of peers and colleagues on earlier field : eve Anniversary Year – March 2006 rambles and the occasional peppermint munal kitchen.” Andrew Dudley courses! It was also a very special oppor- tunity for graduates to bid farewell to Dr n From left to right: Dave Harris (Ag79), Tony n The Vice-Chancellor held two very special and we thank you for making our trip so Les James, who organised the reunion. t Robertson (ComSc 79), Annie Collins (Chem 79 t alumni receptions to meet over 100 worthwhile. We hope to meet more of our The reunion showed the affection former s rou & PhD 83), Liz Harris (neé Moore) (Ag 81), Stuart s dia graduates in Malaysia and Thailand in international alumni soon. students had for Les and other colleagues Pearce (EstMan 79), Alison McTaggart (FdSc 79), March 2006. Caroline Nunnerley, Acting Speaking of the two events, Caroline in the Department. Yet another wonderful Larry Hannam (EstMan 79), Steve Lacey (QuaSur 79), International Director, Patricia Leopold, Nunnerley said, “It is always a pleasure to day at Bulmershe was had by our alumni.

Gill Minett (neé Baldwin) (FdSc 79), Elaine Hannam ry nd Head of the Law School and Trish O’Neill, meet our alumni when we are recruiting (neé Jones) (Physy&Bioch 79), Andy Dudley (EstMan Alumni Relations Manager, were able to new students overseas, but this was a Organiser, Professor James Knowlson with Jude Law and 79) and John Duffus (Ag 79).

-u meet with alumni, make trips to the quite different kind of recruitment trip. Anthony Minghella. British Council and other institutions This kind of joint venture between the In- p and meet potential applicants. ternational and Study Abroad Office and Two alumni from our Malaysian group the Development and Alumni Relations – Dato’ Ikmal Hijaz Hashim and Prof. Dr. Office marks the beginning of working Yang Farina Abdul Aziz have now offered with our alumni more closely and using Law Events Events Diary to act as President and Secretary for their goodwill and happy memories of Please note that the Grand Reunion is having a year off! Prospective Student Open Days Reading Real Estate Foundation Events Malaysian alumni and we hope to collabo- the University to spread the word about The Paul Jackson Lecture But fear not – young alumni will have the opportunity 10.00am–3.00pm, Fri 23 June, Saturday 24 June and RREF supports real estate education rate with them soon to ensure we build a Reading more widely overseas. The fourth annual Law School Paul Jackson to meet for a large reunion in Autumn of this year. Saturday 30th September 2006. at The University of Reading robust network for Malaysia. “Our Alumni are our best ambassadors, Lecture was held in February, given by Profes- Remember to keep your email address up to date All are welcome to attend and there is no need to book. Business School and has formed an For more details contact: Anthony Keeble; alumni association for all Reading Dr Narin, our Overseas Secretary for and seeing the proof that our graduates sor Javaid Rehman (LLB Law, 1988), a Reading (this can be done easily by updating your details at www.reading.ac.uk/alumni). Details will be available Tel: 0118 378 6554; email: [email protected]; real estate graduates. For more Thailand and Dr Alistair Hicks have are successful and really making a differ- Law graduate, now Professor of Law at Brunel soon on the website. www.rdg.ac.uk/opendays. details about all RREF events please contact Alex Marshall on 0118 959 enlisted the help of two of our young ence to the world makes our proposition University, London. He gave a fascinating Plant Sciences Event 1957 / www.rref.net. alumni based in Bangkok, Atchana and when recruiting international students lecture entitled ‘Islam and International House of Lords Event – 2007 4 August 2006 Julie Hawkins (Plant Sciences lecturer) and Mark RREF Annual Golf Day Khemwan. We thank them for their as- even stronger. Having the VC there was Terrorism.’ The reception was attended by Nesbitt (Agric Bot 1983) are organising a meeting at the 24 May 2006, 1.00pm (18 holes followed by dinner) sistance with future collaborations! the icing on the cake in terms of raising alumni, members of the legal profession and Linnean Society in London on 4 August 2006, in The RREF Annual Golf Day 2006 will be held on Our links in South-East Asia are strong our profile in two of our most important university staff and students. honour of Dr Barbara Pickersgill, who recently retired Wednesday 24th May at Burnham Beeches Golf Club, from Reading. The meeting is likely to be of interest to Burnham, Slough. Individuals have the opportunity to and it was a wonderful opportunity to international markets – I hope that this quite a few Reading Plant Sciences alumni (theme: buy a ‘four ball’ for the price of £300 and invite three meet just some our valued international collaborative model of using our Alumni Law Pro Bono Day People, Plants and Evolution). guests, with a suggestion that teams include two The conference registration form is available for Reading graduates. alumni. Your welcome was overwhelming will continue for many years to come.” In February, the Law School held its first Pro download in the news section at: Bono Day. Talks were given by Richard Grimes http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/scihort/ecbot/index.html Research Day 5 July 2006, 9.30am from Law Works, Naomi Cunningham (LLB Autumn talk & performance for The Friends of the University The aim of the research day is to share information Law, 1991), a barrister and working for the 18 October 2006, 5.30pm in G10 Palmer Building. between the University, the real estate industry and The Master & Mistress of Mooting! Free Representation Unit, and Law student Schumann’s albums for the young given by Nils real estate professionals – an excellent opportunity to Franke, Director of the University’s Music Teaching hear about and comment on Reading’s ‘cutting edge’ Holly Johnson on working for Student Action in Performance and Practice programme and Stuart blue sky and industry related research and to The final of the Osborne Clarke Internal for Refugees (STAR). Dunlop, the Director of Music. Tea from 4.15pm in contribute to shaping our future research. the Blue Room, Park House, Whiteknights. Moot Competition was held in March We are giving advance notice of a special event open to RREF RGC Summer Drinks Reception and judged by David Jabbari, Associate International Graduates – please check our all alumni hosted by the Chancellor, Lord Carrington. 1967 Reunion 13 July 2006 A drinks reception will be held on Friday, 15 June 2007 16 June 2007 The RREF Recent Graduate Committee (RGC) will be Director, Allen and Overy. The winners website for a full list of Overseas Secretaries in – on the Terrace and in the Cholmondeley Room from Alumni are given advance warning of a 40 year reunion putting on a summer drinks reception on Thursday were given the opportunity to undertake your area. If you don’t have one close by – why 6.30–8.30 pm. As part of this event, alumni will be able for those who graduated in 1967. This follows the 13th July at Cushman & Wakefield. RREF would like to to take a tour of the Lords before the reception begins. a week’s work experience with Osborne not contact us and discuss the possibility of reunions held in 1997 and 2003. We will be thank Cushman & Wakefield for kindly offering to host This is a unique opportunity in a unique setting. Places meeting in ‘the Nob’ from lunchtime onwards, this event. Thank you! Clarke or a week’s mini pupillage with holding Reading alumni events in your area? are likely to sell out fast so keep up-to-date with what’s followed by escorted visits to Halls. The reception and RREF Annual Dinner Antony Haycroft (LLB Law, 1979) a barris- happening and update your details! More news on this dinner venue will be on the Whiteknights Campus and to follow… accommodation will be in Black Horse House for the 11 October 2006, The London Marriott ter and Reading law graduate. Are you holding an alumni reunion or event? If The Annual RREF Dinner is a great opportunity for Annual General Meeting of The Friends of the University first 38 to commit. If you are interested please email Reading real estate graduates to renew old so, please do contact us with your photographs 20 June 2006 Nicholas Moate (Economics, Pats) – [email protected] and ring those friends acquaintances and network with new contacts. Profits From left to right: Rory Sands, Stuart Ballard (runners up), Peter Sheppard and Lisa Maundrell (from and event reports – we love to hear what you’ve A production in the Bob Kayley Theatre, Bulmershe, you haven’t seen for ages to persuade them to from the event go towards RREF and help to support Osborne Clarke), Yusra Butt (joint winner), David Jabbari (Allen and Overy) and Haley Collett (joint winner). been up to and can advertise and help plan followed by tea at 4.30 pm followed by the AGM at property education at Reading through awards, grants 5.30pm. come. 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