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Culturextravaganza University Primed for Capital of Culture Action CONTACT US the FIRST ght si UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL AUTUMN 2007 in # # ## # # # ## # # # # # # Culturextravaganza University primed for Capital of Culture action CONTACT US THE FIRST THE ALUMNI RELATIONS TEAM WORD Karen Brady Alumni Development Manager (overall responsibility for the Alumni team) T: +44(0)151 795 2348 It’s our final insight magazine before the I am really pleased to report on a huge E: [email protected] party starts here in Liverpool to mark the city’s number of developments this year, not least status as European Capital of Culture 2008. the mailing of more than 25,000 graduates Emma Smith We love a good party so we’ve dedicated with whom we had previously lost touch. Alumni Officer (general enquiries, plenty of space this issue to tell you about the There has been a fantastic response and, when events and reunions, services and many events on offer in the coming year. If we add those who have subsequently been benefits) you’ve been looking for a chance to visit the ‘found,’ in addition to the recent July T: +44(0)151 794 6940 city again, now’s the perfect opportunity! graduates, we now have a record number of E: [email protected] The University is proud to be at the contactable alumni on our database. On behalf forefront of the events on offer in 2008 – not of the whole team I would like to extend a Elizabeth Adams least because of the opening of the Victoria warm welcome to all of our new or Stewardship Officer (Donor, Friends Gallery and Museum in our beautiful redbrick reacquainted alumni. and Convocation enquiries) Victoria Building. We’re also involved with We are also very excited about the much T: +44 (0)151 795 4639 literary and science festivals, public lectures, anticipated launch of our interactive E: [email protected] concerts and art. Take a look at pages 12 to 14 community, University of Liverpool Online, for more details. which heralds a change in the way we Lisa Hannah-Stewart If you can’t make it back to the University communicate with those of you with computer Annual Giving Manager (Benefactor’s for a specific Capital of Culture event, we’ve access, although you will still receive your Fund enquiries) got loads on offer to tempt you over the copy of insight through the post. See page 21 T: +44 (0)151 795 4638 coming year. From prestigious dinners at the for registration details. We are really looking E: [email protected] stunning Knowsley Hall, or fun forward to receiving your news, stories, photos informal get-togethers, there’s and feedback. Sue Irvine something to appeal to all tastes. I was honoured to meet several of our Alumni Co-ordinator (general We’re also busy organising our alumni in China during a visit there in August. enquiries, UK and overseas alumni annual alumni reunion weekend The response we had to the events was associations, lost alumni) which is growing every year so overwhelming, and, along with the events T: +44(0)151 794 2269 perhaps that’s the perfect excuse for earlier in the Summer in Beijing and E: [email protected] you to pay us a visit! As usual, the Shanghai, we have had very positive events listings are on the final pages feedback about the formation of Sue Evans of the magazine, along with a handy associations in China – see page 40 Database Assistant (general booking form. Alternatively, you can book for photos from the events. enquiries, mailing lists, updating online at www.liv.ac.uk/alumni We have also received a contact information) A great selection of graduates took time to fantastic number of applications for T: +44(0)151 794 2270 chat to me for our alumni profiles this issue. our new Alumni Ambassadors E: [email protected] David Liddiment is renowned in the television programme. We rely very heavily on industry; Mark Johnson has a our volunteers to help THE PUBLICATIONS TEAM glittering career in the glamorous “We are very build and maintain Suzanne Elsworth world of diamonds, and Lewis Booth excited about the links throughout the UK and the T: +44(0)151 794 6992 and Terry Leahy are leading two of much anticipated world, so the appointment of E: [email protected] the world’s most famous business launch of our these key contacts has proven to names – Ford and Tesco. Make sure interactive be of vital importance. See pages Kerry McManus you let us know what you’ve been up community, 26 and 27 to meet your T: +44(0)151 794 2250 to since leaving the University – you Ambassadors and find out more. E: [email protected] University of can email us or send your details on Liverpool Online, Finally, I want to take the the enclosed carrier sheet. opportunity to thank all of you Janis Morgan One final note – please take a which heralds a who have supported the T: +44(0)151 794 2251 look at the back page of the change in the Benefactors’ Fund, in particular E: [email protected] magazine. We’re planning a fantastic way we those who responded to the project for 2008, but we can’t do it communicate recent mailing. The generosity of CONTRIBUTORS: without you. We want to use a with you.” our alumni is overwhelming and Sophie Wilcockson selection of your photos in a new we do hope that many more will Ben Davies book which will showcase the great and the join our current donors in supporting the Jessica Witty good, as well as the crazy and quirky side of University when our first telephone campaign life at the University! starts in October – see page 28 for details. YOUR DETAILS Suzanne Elsworth Karen Brady If any of your contact details are incorrect, insight editor Alumni Development Manager or you have any other admin issues, please contact Sue Evans on: +44 (0)151 794 2270 or email: [email protected] New Insight text 21/9/07 13:44 Page 1 53 Dates for your diary sight There’s so much going on, you’d be mad to miss out! UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL AUTUMN 2007 in # CONTENTS # 02 University news # 04 Faculty news # 06 Sport 06 In focus – Sport Liverpool # # # # 10 In profile – Lewis Booth Liverpool 12 Capital of Culture 2008 # # ## # 15 In profile – Terry Leahy # # 32 David 16 Panto and guild memories Liddiment 21 Alumni news 26 International news 28 Fundraising 30 Campus news 31 Mum’s the word 32 In conversation – David Liddiment 10 Lewis Booth Culturextravaganza 34 In the post 12 37 In profile – Mark Johnson 16 Panto 38 Alumni weekend 2007 and 40 Student eye guild 41 In honour memories 42 Alumni reunions 47 In memoriam 48 In touch 53 Dates for your diary 31 Mum’s the word New Insight text 21/9/07 13:44 Page 2 UNIVERSITY NEWS Boost for small animal care 13th VC announced The University of Liverpool will welcome its 13th Vice-Chancellor in September 2008, when Professor Drummond Bone retires after six years in the top role. Sir Howard Newby is currently Vice-Chancellor of A £9.6 million Small Animal Teaching echocardiography room for scanning the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, Hospital (SATH) has officially been hearts. The hospital is the only one in having previously spent five years as the Chief opened by His Grace The Duke of the UK with both an MRI and CT scanner Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for Westminster, placing the University at in-house. England (HEFCE). He has also previously been Vice- the forefront of small animal veterinary Professor Sandy Trees, Dean of the Chancellor of the University of Southampton and care in the UK. Faculty of Veterinary Science, said: “The Chairman and Chief Executive of the Economic and The 86-room referral-only hospital, SATH is a European centre of excellence Social Research Council (ESRC). based at Leahurst, Wirral, services the in researching, treating and managing From 1999 to 2001, Sir Howard was President of whole of northern England and North illness in small animals. Our veterinary Universities UK, the UK body which represents the Wales. The facility is also used to train university sector. He was also President of the British the 600 students on the University’s Association for the Veterinary Science degree programme. Advancement of Science The facility includes Europe’s first for 2001-2002. He was Hill’s Pet Mobility Centre to enable a made a CBE in 1995 for range of orthopaedic and services to social science musculoskeletal research projects that and knighted in 2000 for could lead to improved treatments for services to higher conditions such as arthritis in cats and education. dogs – a condition which affects 20% of Sir Howard said: adult dogs and 50% of cats over “I am delighted to have 10 years of age. been appointed to such Treatment for cancer in small 02 an exciting and animals will be provided by the Johnson challenging role. Foundation Radiotherapy Unit – the only Liverpool is one of the radiotherapy unit in the UK supported by UK’s most dynamic and both a therapeutic radiographer and a students will be trained in the most-up- Vice-Chancellor forward-thinking institutions with a growing global specialist veterinary oncologist. The to-date techniques available, which Professor reputation. Drummond Bone has made a major radiation equipment will bring additional means our graduates will consequently Drummond Bone, contribution to Liverpool’s success and I am looking benefits to students on the radiotherapy have a significant impact on the quality Professor Sandy Trees, Dean of the forward to building on his excellent work.” degree course in the School of Health of animal health and welfare in the UK.” Faculty of Veterinary Sciences who have limited access to The University is grateful for the Professor Bone added: “Sir Howard will bring a Science, the Duke great deal to the University of Liverpool in terms of NHS treatment facilities.
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