Students First Annual Review 2018 Contents Achievements...... 3 Awards...... 6 Forewords...... 8 Mission, Vision and Foundational Values ...... 14 Our campuses and sites...... 16 Factfile #100Students100Stories ...... 18

An holistic student experience Building the student relationship...... 22 Founded: Student life...... 23 1839. The University is one of the longest established English Student support...... 28 higher education institutions still in its original form, predating Chaplaincy...... 35 all but Oxford, Cambridge, London and Durham. Educational opportunities ...... 36 Volunteering and mentoring...... 41 Students: Student projects...... 46 20,700 (70% undergraduates, 30% postgraduates). Enhancing employability...... 50 Staff: 1,737. Learning environment Chancellor: Staff...... 56 Dr Gyles Brandreth. Research and innovation...... 61 Publications...... 66 Vice-Chancellor: Staff involvement...... 70 Canon Professor Tim Wheeler DL.

Conferences...... 74 Campuses: Guests...... 78 Four in Chester, one in Warrington, one in Thornton, Facilities...... 80 one in Shrewsbury (with Shropshire Council), Sustainability...... 81 in addition to NHS sites on the Wirral and in Crewe and Macclesfield. Community Outreach and widening participation...... 86 UK strategic alliance partner: Educational partnerships...... 90 University Centre Reaseheath. Engagement with enterprise...... 97 Associate colleges: Beyond our boundaries...... 100 Coleg Cambria; University College Isle of Man; Global connections...... 106 Wirral Metropolitan College. Honorary graduates...... 112 The alumni community...... 118

Senior staff and members of the University Council. . . 120 Financial results...... 122 Achievements

£140 million 10th invested in the Chester, Thornton, Warrington and Shrewsbury out of 66 institutions campuses over the last 10 years for overall satisfaction Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018 22,362 Hours of voluntary work contributed by students Approaching and staff in the last year £500 million University’s contribution £45,000 to the region, based on progress since the Raised for charity by 2015 economic impact Chester Students’ Union assessment report Sports and Societies 4 Annual Review 2018

Achievements

97.2% Percentage of UK domiciled taught postgraduate leavers in employment/ further study six months after completing their course and 100% achieved by nine departments Higher Education Leavers Statistics: UK, 2016–17

69 companies Are supported by Commercial Operations at Thornton Science Park, Riverside Innovation Centre and NoWFOOD, employing over 600 company staff and providing student placements Annual Review 2018 5

95.6% Percentage of UK domiciled full- time first degree undergraduate leavers in employment/further study six months after completing their course and 100% achieved by three departments Higher Education Leavers Statistics: UK, 2016–17

18th For facilities spend out of 132 institutions Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 6 Annual Review 2018

Awards

Employer Engagement Award Equality Challenge Unit for University of Chester – Royal Caribbean commitment to advancement of International Internship Programme gender equality: representation, Business School of the Year progression and success University of Chester Business School University of Chester (overall) and (with Liverpool Hope Business School) Department of Psychology

Research Project of the Year University of Chester – Social and Economic Conditions Contributing to Homelessness in Cheshire

Highly Commended Environmental Industry Award University of Chester – Greening the Libraries Highly Commended Carbon Reduction Category University of Chester

Food and Drink category Hospitality and Residential Services

Staff category HR Excellence in Research award from Shaunagh Smith (Administrative the European Commission Assistant, Estates and Facilities) Annual Review 2018 7

Positive judgement in all areas relating Rated Outstanding by Ofsted to academic standards and the quality for Primary and Secondary Initial of learning opportunities for students Teacher Education – the only provider (Institutional audit, 2010) in the North of England to achieve such recognition in the last three frameworks of inspection

Teaching Excellence Framework 2017

21st out of 154 universities in the People & Planet University League with a First-Class Honours award for Participant in National Union of environmental and ethical performance Students sustainability programme 8 Annual Review 2018

‘Students first’ is not only the theme of this (British Universities & Colleges Sports) Northern Annual Review for 2017–18, but an absolute Conference Cup Finals, together with many watchword for everything we are – and other significant team and individual successes. have always been – as a University. All of the The sports clubs and societies have also raised institution’s diverse activities and its future a tremendous £45,000 for local and national strategies consistently have students at their charities, and together with the 22,362 hours of heart, which is especially critical during such volunteering hours contributed by students and turbulent and uncertain times, both for the staff, this shows how the importance of giving sector and globally. We strive to give our students back to society is embedded into University life, the best possible experience in higher education, not just as part of our Mission Statement. and as time passes they – as our alumni community – are increasingly making ongoing The 20-year anniversary of Work Based and contributions to our development and progress. Integrative Studies (WBIS) programmes demonstrates how the University has always There have been many significant milestones led the way in blending part-time education for our students this year. We were delighted and practice in a highly flexible manner for the to welcome HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to benefit of both students and employers. With Chester Cathedral to receive an honorary degree 69 companies based across Thornton Science for her work in promoting literacy and literature Park, Riverside Innovation Centre and NoWFOOD, and were particularly pleased that she had the part-time work across all campuses through opportunity to chat with current students on the UniJob scheme, and established links with Canon Professor vocational public service programmes about life external employers, the University gives students at the University. Similarly, the official opening of considerable opportunities for work experience, Storyhouse, Chester’s innovative theatre, cinema internships and employment. Biomedical Science TJ Wheeler DL and library, by HM The Queen and HRH The student, Gareth Garner, embodied the vision Duchess of Sussex, gave two student volunteers, for Thornton Science Park, gaining a permanent Vice-Chancellor and Principal Lucy Murphy and Jade Hughes, the chance to position as a Microbiologist with an antimicrobial share with royalty their experience of a social technology firm, after his collaborative enterprise helping the over 50s with IT skills. dissertation work and a summer internship there. The University’s close and multi-disciplinary Nursing student, Lauren Cooper, worked at the relationship with Storyhouse continues to Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust and develop, with student, staff and community was rewarded by the national Student Employee involvement in cultural activities of all kinds. of the Year ‘Above and Beyond’ Award from the National Association of Student Employment Chester Students’ Union (CSU) is an integral Services, for students in part-time employment. part of the holistic student experience and We support our students to be both employable three of the sports teams won their BUCS and to effect societal impact and improvement. Annual Review 2018 9

More than £140 million has been invested Educate North Awards: Employer Engagement into the Chester, Thornton, Warrington and for the Royal Caribbean International Internship Shrewsbury campuses over the last 10 years Programme; Research Project of the Year for and Health and Social Care students can now ‘Social and Economic Conditions Contributing to benefit from the latest teaching facilities at Homelessness in Cheshire’; joint Business School “It is a constant source of Marriss House in Birkenhead. This new Wirral of the Year; and a Highly Commended in the nursing site means that students can utilise Environmental Industry Award. This is a small satisfaction and inspiration for the fully equipped skills laboratory to practise sample of the manifold ways in which students their skills, as well as the state-of-the-art virtual and staff excel in so many fields. reality equipment to prepare them for a range me to see our students, then of hospital placements and community-based It is a constant source of satisfaction and settings, which will provide a greater focus for inspiration for me to see our students, then graduates, making their mark forward-thinking care. The graduation of the first graduates, making their mark upon the world, cohort of undergraduates at University Centre having benefited from the transformative nature Shrewsbury (UCS) has marked the extension of the education that we provide, formally and upon the world.” of our tailored student experience into an area informally. As a result, I would like to thank every identified by the Government as having a lower student and staff member for their outstanding participation rate of young people in higher efforts in making the University such a creative, education. UCS, in partnership with Shropshire stimulating, nurturing and ultimately fulfilling Council, has increased access to a student- place to be. I hope that you will enjoy reading focused university education and so enhanced about the breadth of activities that took place the economic advantages for the county and in 2017–18 in the following pages and can see the wider region. for yourself how students remain the highest priority for the institution as we embrace what The role of staff in creating a welcoming and the next 12 months holds. enthusiastic University community is integral to the student experience, and they combine this with other major achievements. For example, Dr Tim Grady was the sole UK author shortlisted for the Cundill History Prize (and was shortlisted for the acclaimed Wolfson History Prize); Professor Alan Finnegan is only the 12th UK nurse to receive fellowship of the American Academy of Nursing; and Dr Christina Stanley was one of the top 10 Higher Education Social Media Superstars identified by Jisc, the digital resource for higher education. The University also won the following 10 Annual Review 2018

The theme of this Annual Review – Students first These values have shaped the development of – emphasises the ways in which the University the University and served it well throughout its of Chester ensures that students are constantly lifespan and will continue to guide its progress at the forefront of its activities, as they have been as it adapts to the evolving needs of society. since its foundation in 1839. In a rapidly changing world, the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the The following pages show the breadth institution have remained true to its founding of activities that takes place across the principles, through the provision of education, institution, involving students, staff and the skills, support and motivation for students to wider community, and demonstrate how the equip them for contemporary life. University strives to develop students into confident world citizens, who can serve and As the bedrock of our commitment to students, improve the global communities within which the re-named Foundational Values outline how they live and work. As a result, students have the University recognises the dignity and worth always been the lifeblood of the University of of every individual, the vital role of education Chester and remain its highest priority for the in the service of others and the inherent value future – whatever their background, course of of the pursuit of truth and freedom of enquiry. study or interests.

The Rt Rev Dr Peter Forster

Lord Bishop of Chester, Lord President of the University Council and Pro-Chancellor Annual Review 2018 11

The theme of this year’s Annual Review is ‘Students University’s governing body is the Pro-Chancellor. first’ – and quite right, too. Without students The principal role of the Chancellor is less there would be no University – and without complex, but quite as satisfying: to congratulate giving those students a satisfying, stimulating, the students on achieving their goals and to enjoyable and worthwhile experience there thank them for the contribution they have made Dr Gyles Brandreth would be no future for the University. Success to the University. breeds success and, happily, the University of Chester goes from strength to strength, thanks It is a special privilege to do so here at the Chancellor to both the quality and commitment of the Vice- University of Chester, which began its life as a Chancellor and his staff and the commitment and pioneering college of education, founded in 1839 quality of the students here. to train teachers for Church of England schools. Today, the University offers a veritable A to Z Our 20,700 students have been at the heart of of degree courses (from Applied Computing University life during this past year, based at the to Zoo Management), but whether studying campuses in Chester, Thornton, Warrington, Science or Animal Welfare, Nursing or Education, Shrewsbury and beyond. In due course, as Engineering or Business Management, Theology, ceremonial head of the University, I will hope Psychology, or Healthcare and Social Work, the to meet almost all of them when I have the concept of ‘education for a life of service’ remains honour of presenting them with their degrees at the core of the University’s ethos and mission and qualifications. The executive head of the and is one of the many reasons I am so proud to University is the Vice-Chancellor; the Chair of the be Chancellor. 12 Annual Review 2018

Ensuring that students come first is key Our Sexual Health and Guidance week in for Chester Students’ Union (CSU), which February saw over 1,000 health packs handed is run by students for students. This year out to students, and the Union’s continuing saw CSU build upon its success in recent work with Body Positive has helped to make years, with continued growth in each of its testing more accessible for our students. three charitable objectives: support and advice; representation of students; and the In terms of representation, we continue to provision of student-led activity on campus. seek new and accessible ways for student In addition, it recruited a new CEO and feedback to be gathered and acted upon. Over undertook a major consultation exercise with the second half of the year, we introduced students, which led to the adoption of a new The Big Idea, which allows any student to strategic plan, focused around supporting submit a suggestion and for other students students’ wellbeing. to vote on whether it should go through for consideration. A total of 21 ideas were The provision of advice and support is an proposed, attracting 490 votes, and we hope to increasing priority for CSU, students and the build upon this positive response, to highlight University. The advice team had over 1,100 issues which matter to students. enquiries this year, a 48% increase on 2016–17. This growth in demand was across all the Similarly, our first Question of the Month areas of advice: academic representation, generated over 700 responses to the question housing and finance. Housing alone of ‘Keeping Wednesday Afternoons Free’. As a Chester experienced a 180% increase in enquiries and, result of this, a paper was successfully taken to as a result, the Union is actively working with University management and we are working the local authorities and landlords, to create with colleagues to ensure that all students can Students’ Union new initiatives which promote good practice be involved in Wednesday afternoon activities. in student housing. A separate survey on whether students wanted The CSU Sabbatical Team to receive exam feedback received over 500 We are particularly pleased to have established responses and so a paper was taken to the a successful partnership with Student Futures, academic committees for discussion. with the Advice Team now offering support with applications for the University’s Financial In addition, we continue to work with the Assistance Fund, resulting in over £30,000 University to support and train approximately being awarded to students experiencing 800 Student Academic Representatives hardship. We are seeking to strengthen this (StARs) and postgraduate representatives, relationship further in the future, as students to facilitate feedback between students and continue to face challenges with the current their academic staff and bring about positive cost of higher education. change within departments. Annual Review 2018 13

We are particularly proud of the re-brand established. Our societies held a variety continuing. Our response has been to of the Student Led Teaching Awards into of events throughout the year, from the organise more non-alcohol based events. the 1839 Awards, a reference to the date Theatre Society’s performance of Dr Faustus, The bar caters for students of all different of the University’s foundation, which to the Chinese Society’s celebration of backgrounds, with experiences such “The provision of we hope reflects both its mission and Chinese New Year. as doggy de-stress days, hosted for the traditions. By moving the awards ceremony Union’s wellbeing campaign week, and advice and support is to Storyhouse (Chester’s innovative new Our support for those students at other entertaining Monday karaoke nights. It has theatre), we wanted to create a new annual locations has strengthened over the year. At been a challenging year for retail, but we an increasing priority celebratory event in the heart of the local University Centre Shrewsbury, we welcomed have consolidated the Starbucks into the community. More than 500 nominations the first two sports teams to enter the BUCS main shop area to improve the facilities for CSU, students and were submitted by students for staff and league there and a new martial arts club. and reduce overheads. This provides academic representatives and the event A number of social events, such as the more space for a welcoming reception, a the University.” was a great success End of Year Hollywood Ball, were all great valuable addition to our services, where successes. Due to the growing and diverse students can receive initial advice and It has been a record-breaking year for the community of students, the emphasis on make appointments with advisors, access CSU Activities team. We are proud of all broadening the appeal of SU Shrewsbury to accommodation listings and job vacancies the achievements and targets of our sports more commuting, mature and international and see merchandise, such as clothing and and societies, which include raising £45,000 students has been at the forefront – a other branded products, on display. for national and local charities, almost priority that will continue into the next double last year’s total. Sporting success academic year. All of these examples show how the has flourished this year, with six BUCS CSU strives to ensure that our students (British Universities and Colleges Sport) On our Warrington Campus, the creation of always take priority and so are inspired League winners and three BUCS Northern seven new sports and societies and a fresh to be happy, healthy and to gain the best Cup winners, our best performance ever. take on the inter-hall championships, have possible experience during their time at the Varsity saw a double win for Chester (against seen increased participation in SU activities, University of Chester. the University of Salford) and Warrington with both residential and commuting (against Wrexham Glyndŵr University) both students taking part. We’re proud to say taking home the Varsity Cup, through the we now have a strong connection with our efforts of over 600 students. Other successes Campus police surgery, as well as ensuring included the Dance Society winning 18 the fund set up in honour of the late Lucy trophies at inter-university competitions and Blackburn continues to help students Quidditch becoming champions in one of from the Faculty of Health and Social Care the British Quidditch Cup competitions. We to cover placement and course costs for are developing our provision constantly and nursing programmes. this year reached a total of 135 sports and societies, with a number of new academic Last year’s trend for more students societies and inclusive sports clubs being abstaining from drink or drinking less is 14 Annual Review 2018

Mission, Vision and Foundational Values

Mission Vision

The University, a Church of England At the heart of the University’s Vision is an institution founded in 1839, continues to be unwavering commitment to ensuring an guided by Christian values and is justifiably outstanding student learning experience, proud of the open, inclusive and supportive developing the expertise of staff, providing environment that characterises the teaching excellence, and actively growing institution. The University welcomes students research and scholarship. and staff of all faiths or none. Through these actions, the University hopes It seeks to provide all its students and staff to make a positive impact on the lives of with the education, skills, support and students, staff, and the communities that it motivation to enable them to develop as serves, enabling the institution to make a confident world citizens and successfully to significant and growing contribution to the serve and improve the global communities region, nationally and internationally. within which they live and work. In valuing and celebrating its long history This Mission, which has helped shape our and traditions, the University is committed development and diversification, continues to engendering a sense of pride and shared to actively inform its future planning and ownership in all that it does. It is dynamic and enrichment as a University. enterprising in its approach to developing new opportunities. Annual Review 2018 15

Foundational Values

Mindful of the University’s history and Christian foundation:

We recognise the dignity and worth of every individual. Therefore we value every member of the University; we endeavour to help each student and member of staff to discover his or her gifts and talents and grow to full potential; and we foster wellbeing for all.

We recognise the vital role of education in the service of society. Therefore we encourage the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills; and we acknowledge a responsibility to look for every opportunity to put that knowledge and those skills to good use throughout the community.

We recognise the inherent value of the pursuit of truth and freedom of enquiry. Therefore we find joy in discovery; we take pleasure in invention; we celebrate human creativity; and we seek wisdom, embracing it wherever we find it and strive to apply it to every aspect of life.

In humility, we aspire to honour these values and hold ourselves accountable to them. 16

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#100Students100Stories #100Students100Stories #100Students100Stories 099 Lindsey, BA Marketing Management 084 Tony, BA International Business Management

Following the success of #MyChesterStory, home for the first time, learning new skills, the distinctive social media campaign which participation in sports and societies, studying tells the real story of the University through abroad, field trip experiences and graduation. the narrative of students, graduates and Students had the opportunity to give a sometimes staff, a complementary student personal insight into what was important to experience campaign asked 100 of these them and what they had gained from their students to expand on their Chester story, to University experience, allowing prospective enable prospective students to find out more. students to gain a further insight into the Their stories included moving away from authentic student experience at Chester.

Lindsey's Story Tony's Story

#MyChesterStory is a tad different. I'm an The picture is of me (Disney College international burlesque and sideshow Programme student) from Chester performer. A mama of four girls, Operations meeting one of the characters (Lilo) on my Director for a CIC company called Art and day off at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. I Soul Tribe and Alternative Fashion Fest. have gained a substantial amount of skills And now a student at @uochester studying from this so far. I am two weeks in and I Marketing Management. This pic was taken have gained skills I will take with me for by Chester resident Neil Kendall who is just life and in my future careers. I have learnt a diamond and legend. Hair and makeup new cultures whilst trying to learn different is by The Vintage Beauty Parlour and the languages like Spanish whilst out here as gown is from Florentyna Design. I know most guests speak Spanish. my Chester story is going to take me on stranger paths and stories untold, but till then I'll just enjoy the journey. Annual Review 2018 19

#100Students100Stories #100Students100Stories #100Students100Stories #100Students100Stories 077 Lucy, BSc Animal Behaviour and Psychology 021 Roy, BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare 012 Becca, BSc Geography 075 Josh, Community Policing and Criminal Investigation

Lucy's Story Roy's Story Becca's Story Josh's Story

If I’m honest, I became the club captain of I was attending a field trip as part of my Hey, I'm Becca, and I have just finished Being part of the University of Chester Quidditch because nobody else wanted experiential learning module, where we my third and final year of University. For Warrington Campus has given me some the daunting role, and for the same would be assessing the health of the coral one of my last assignments I had to go great opportunities, especially being part reason, I did it for a second year as well. In reef in the Red Sea! It was an amazing out into the field to collect some primary of the Rugby Union team. Being a part of retrospect now, I would have volunteered experience, meeting so many people and data, which is when this picture was taken. this team has not only given me a stress straight away. It’s been an amazing having the opportunity to swim with Spinner It was an extremely wet day, but this did relief from the academic side of being two years, boosted my CV more than I Dolphins, Hawksbill Turtles and a range of not deter me from going out and getting at university, but it also has given me ever imagined, massively improved my fish species! An opportunity of a lifetime! stuck in. I enjoyed heading out by myself friendships that will last throughout my time confidence and over three years of playing to do some independent research. I have at university and hopefully for years after. with the Centurions I’ve met the most gained invaluable experience during my amazing bunch of nerds. I’m going to miss three years at the University of Chester and everything about Chester, but wherever I would like to thank everybody who has am, it’s not time to put my broom away yet. supported me. #100Students100Stories 007 Jess, BA Archaeology

Jess’s story

This picture is me about to submit my dissertation. After three of the most rewarding and life changing years at Chester I completed my degree in Archaeology. Following this picture were major celebrations with my fellow students who have made the experience the best I could imagine. Thank you to the University of Chester for a period of my life I'll never forget. An holistic student experience 22 Annual Review 2018

Building the student relationship

The journey of prospective students, from initial enquiry to enrolment, is a carefully managed process, to ensure that students who choose to study with the University are making a fully informed decision with a true understanding of what it means to be a Chester student.

The advice-driven approach provides prospective through the provision of blog posts from higher students with a whole host of ways to find education advisors, lecturers and students. This out more about the real student experience enables prospective students to gain an insight at the University. All prospective students are into the student experience and read posts encouraged to visit before enrolling but, because that provide guidance and tips to help them to this is not possible for all students, it is critical prepare for university life. that the University’s online presence reflects the views of current students. Content generated Regular contact with prospective students by students for #MyChesterStory is shared across throughout the long decision-making process various platforms, not only through social media ensures that these students can feel a part of but also in print and online. The University’s blog the University community, not just on day one platform, The Inside Story, also allows prospective of their Chester story, but throughout the whole students to delve deeper into the Chester story, application process. Annual Review 2018 23

included: Member’s Choice Award, Swing Student life Dance Society; Society Development of the Year, Drama; Male Society Personality, Prioritising students’ needs in all that they do, Chester Students’ George Smith (Drama and Theatre); Union (CSU) and the University offer a host of experiences on Female Society Personality, Ellena Mason campus and externally that give students enjoyment, the chance (Swing Dance); Society Person of the Year, to develop their skills and knowledge, achieve personal goals and Ant Hughes (Marvel); and Small Society gain an holistic education. of the Year, the Rotaract Society.

The culmination of the year's Basketball Men’s first team won the Significant sporting success was achieved activities for Chester Students’ Union BUCS (British Universities & Colleges by four sports teams competing in the Sports and Societies was the annual Sport) Team of the Year, for winning BUCS Northern Conference Cup Final: awards ceremony, which recognised the BUCS league and becoming Men’s Basketball First; Futsal First; Men’s Dance Club members. achievements of all kinds by the record- reigning BUCS champions in the Rugby Union Second; and Men’s Football breaking 128 clubs and societies involving Northern Cup Final. Other winners Third teams. The Men’s Basketball First over 3,700 students in sporting and included: Male Sports Personality, team were champions for the second society activities, as well as raising over Kieran Higgins (Men’s Football); Female year in a row and both the Men’s Football £45,000 for charity. The Sport of the Year Sports Personality, Bethany Heywood Third team and Men’s Futsal First team trophy went to the Dance Club, which has (Dance); Special Recognition, Futsal; won their respective finals. Sarah Latham, raised over £2,000 for charity, performed Jane Hodson Unsung Hero Award, Ben CSU Student Activity Manager, said: at Storyhouse and the Christmas Clarke (Tennis); Sports Person of the "This is a fantastic achievement. The Light Switch On and won 18 trophies Year, Kieran Wynne-Cattanach. teams go across the North to compete in different genres at inter-university against other universities and all the work competitions. Lyndsay Young, Dance Club The Theatre Society won Society of the they have put in throughout the cold Captain, said: “It’s been an astonishing Year and its outstanding fundraising and wet games has all been worthwhile.” year for Chester Dance and to win Sport efforts included a performance of Dr Callum Atkinson and John Taylor (Tennis Club) with Cllr Bob Rudd. of the Year was just unbelievable – I could Faustus, raising over £1,200 for Mind. The Lawn Tennis Association Unsung not be prouder of my team. I know that Theatre Society President, Matthew Hero award was the reward for Callum my University experience would not have Miller, said: “I am so proud of how the Atkinson (History with Politics). He been the same without Chester Dance Society has grown and developed and it volunteers as a tennis coach to teach and I can’t wait to see them continue to has been such a privilege to be President beginners and intermediates at home, at succeed next year.” of this award-winning group; working the University and at Hoole Tennis Club, with some of the most dedicated, hard- has assisted at Open Days and helped The Tennis Club won the Sport in the working, and talented people I could ask new students to settle in on campus. Community Award for its volunteering for.” The Law Society won Best New Club Sam Stokoe, Director of County Durham work within the local community and or Society and its Law Ball was attended company The Raquet Man, said “Callum’s its partnership with Hoole Tennis Club. by over 120 students. Other winners enthusiasm on court and love of the Men’s Football Third team. 24 Annual Review 2018

game at all of the clubs he coaches has helped to the Jane Goodall Institute UK, Chester Students’ The sport involves up to 20 skaters moving University of Chester rugby team, in partnership see a high increase in numbers. He’s greatly missed Union and lecturers like Dr Sonya Hill, Programme together in routines with technical ice skating with Prenton Rugby Club, to take part in the local whilst away, but it’s brilliant to see all his hard work Leader for Animal Behaviour and Welfare.” elements and dance steps. Bladerunners came Saturday league structure. We are so grateful to and dedication is being recognised with such a second out of 63 teams at the 2018 British the Club for all their support. Having games on prestigious award.” Five members of the victorious Quidditch Championships, achieving a personal best Saturdays makes it easier for alumni members to team, Chester Centurions, were selected to play score, and Gina was the British Adult Champion take part and fit in sport around their jobs and The Wild Society was commended for its in the 2018 Quidditch Premier League (QPL). in 2017, as one of her total of 22 medals from also means friends and family can come and contributions to the environment by the Jane After their first national trophy win at the 2018 events across Europe. Gina also skates alongside watch games, which is great for the students Goodall Institute’s education programme British Quidditch Cup, the five players were alumna, Alice Williamson in the team, helps who would usually only play on Wednesday. I am for young people – Jane Goodall’s Roots & selected to represent their regions in the QPL younger skaters and has gained her Level One delighted with the team’s success and the fact Shoots. Chester Wild is a wildlife society which across the country. Coaching Certificate. that we have gone on to win the league.” Mick accommodates students with a passion for Cavanagh, Chairman of Prenton RUFC, said: “The wildlife and a love of the outdoors. Samuel Wilde Gina Rimmer (Marketing with Business) A student and alumni rugby team celebrated introduction of Prenton Academicals to Prenton (Law), attended the event, where he received the combines studying with synchronised ice winning the League Trophy in its first season. RUFC has seen the transformation of the rugby commendation from Jane Goodall and exhibited skating and was part of the Trophy d’Ecosse The Prenton Academicals are the Raging Bull club. The integration of the University of Chester some of the Society’s work. Samuel said: “It was winning adult team, Bladerunners, who Division Four West champions and collected the players has been seamless, both from a playing an absolute pleasure to attend and it would triumphed over international teams at this league winner’s shield after a series of wins. Barry and social point of view – there is a great vibe not have been possible without support from International Skating Union competition. Miller said: “This season, we decided to start a within the Club.”

Samuel Wilde with Dr Jane Goodall DBE. Rachel Hodges and Yasmin Woodward, Leighton (Photo credit: Roger Marks Photography.) Chester Centurions. Alice Williamson and Gina Rimmer. Nursing Society. Annual Review 2018 25

Reace Edwards with Professor Steve Wilkinson, Daniel Reeves. (Photo credit: SCI, M. Halliday.) Lydia Hinde.

The Leighton Nursing Society was established by signed a professional contract with Italian team know people. I recommend the course for anyone (EEOLCP) which is aimed at improving student Rachel Hodges and Yasmin Woodward in 2017 Sambenedettese Basket. Having completed his wanting a business career because it covers all resilience in the provision of end of life care before and has grown to have the largest membership degree, Connor is now competing in Serie C Silver aspects of business.” they go out on their first placement. Rachael of any of the student societies. The Society for the team. and Ellen created a complete learning resource provides talks, trips and social activities, so that Reace Edwards (Chemical Engineering) received an package with end of life experts (see p. 46). Lydia Adult Nursing students at the Leighton site can Accounting and Finance student, Daniel Reeves, SCI Liverpool and North West Group student award Hinde was nominated in the ‘Student Midwife of socialise and increase the understanding of issues won a Chartered Institute of Management for the best academic performance in the second the Year’ category at the Awards for her academic and conditions associated with caring for others. Accountants (CIMA) award for his contribution year of her course. Professor Steve Wilkinson, Head achievements, as well as proving to be warm, The success of the Society was rewarded with two to the CIMA-accredited programme over his of Chemical Engineering, said: “I’m delighted that compassionate and empathetic in practice and Warrington Students’ Union Awards for Society three years of study. He acted as a student Reace has been awarded this prize, which is richly a valued multi-disciplinary team member. Lydia of the Year, and for Rachel and Yasmin as Society representative, facilitating the flow of feedback deserved. She is an absolute pleasure to teach and has represented the student voice as a StAR People of the Year for all their efforts in enhancing between students and lecturers, and helped at I’m quite sure she has a great future ahead of her.” (Student Academic Representative) and took the student experience for students based at the the open and applicant days. Daniel said of his part in professional and academic reviews of the Leighton site. experience: “I’ve loved it. Chester is a fantastic The 2018 Student Nursing Times Awards saw two programme, including a Nursing and Midwifery place to live and study. Every moment has been student nominations. Rachael Lambe and Ellen Council educational monitoring review. Lydia has The Basketball Club was delighted that one of fun, with great lecturers and impressive buildings. Soutter were nominated in the ‘Outstanding been involved in organising student-facilitated its BUCS and National League team members, The flow of communications between staff and Contribution to Student Affairs’ category. They applicant days, to showcase the Midwifery Connor Murtagh (Physical Activity and Health), students here is brilliant and you really get to founded the Expanding End of Life Care Project programme provision, and volunteered as a 26 Annual Review 2018

student representative for the revalidation of the The highest scoring Chemical Engineering Station’ for student Cat Warren. Radio Production Mental Health and Learning Disability programme. graduate in the first cohort at Thornton Science Leader, Michelle Ponting, said: “More than 100 Park has secured a top graduate job working for people were entered into the Outstanding Jodie Carr (Specialist Practitioner Qualification, Powerhouse, developing pioneering gasification Contribution category, so I am really happy for District Nursing) received The Philip Goodeve- technology. Jordan Jones received a first-class Cat’s work to be recognised. The management Docker Memorial Prize, a Queen’s Nursing Institute honours degree, and said of his decision to study team this year is made up of just six students and (QNI) Award, at her graduation ceremony, in at Chester: “I was looking for a university which they have done some fantastic work.” recognition of her hard work and innovation in offered chemical engineering in an ideal location practice. Jodie developed an assessment and with excellent academic opportunities and social Two mature students gave up successful careers in prompt tool during her course, to manage the aspects. The facilities that were on offer at the site industry to follow a lifelong passion for Archaeology blood sugars of diabetic patients. The ‘Diabetic confirmed that this was the right university for and History. Neil Bayliss and Pauline Clarke juggled Pocket Guide’ has proved to be useful for students, me.” He added: “I have made some great friends, domestic responsibilities and achieved exemplary Sarah Carter. qualified staff and healthcare assistants and is gained an abundance of engineering knowledge attendance records and quality of work. Pauline being embedded into practice at East Cheshire and it has allowed me to develop a lot of new finished full-time work as a senior buyer in the NHS Trust, to improve patient outcomes. Jodie transferable skills, which I could take into many automotive industry and found the opportunity to said: “I am overjoyed yet humbled to have been different industries.” Jordan cited his three summer study History alongside Archaeology too tempting put forward for this prize, as it was not something I internships as ideal opportunities to gain practical after her business and management qualifications. had ever expected. The course developed my skills knowledge and apply theoretical knowledge in Pauline said she was “blown away” on an open day: in dealing with complex case management and real-life situations and encourages other students “The quality of the lectures and the lecturers, the enhanced my leadership skills.” to take advantage of the links with industry at range of study options and the whole atmosphere Thornton. David Ryan (Director, Powerhouse Energy of the campus, were amazing.” Pauline received A dream of a career in Marketing inspired Group) added: “We hired Jordan on his excellent the David and Betty Evans Valedictory Award for Sarah Carter, who had left school without any academic performance and I am pleased that his Achievement in Archaeology, added: “The lecturers qualifications, to return to education and gain practical engineering application has matched his are truly inspirational and genuinely interested in a first-class degree. She worked part-time while previous excellent academic results. He has made a their students. I have experienced so much on my Neil Bayliss, right. studying for her BTEC in Travel and Tourism and positive contribution to our research programme.” course, and have been supported every step of the gained triple distinctions and one GCSE. Sarah way. I never imagined I’d be preparing to study for found her passion for Marketing when “inspired by The University’s student radio station, based at an MA – how great is that?” Neil was a print finisher the enthusiasm of her lecturer” on the Marketing the Warrington Campus, won the Best Student and said: “I’d had enough of the industry, and Principles module, where she was given a “vision Radio Chart Show Award from the 2018 Student History and Archaeology both interested me a great of what she really wanted to do”. She excelled at Radio Awards. The station also received three deal. It wasn’t easy combining studies with family her studies and won the Dean’s Commendation nominations for the I Love Student Radio obligations. But completing my degree has opened Award at the annual Valedictory service. Sarah said: Awards 2018. These recognise outstanding up a path to a career I can enjoy.” He added: “As well “It has not been easy, but thinking about my future commitment to student radio and The Cat Radio as the amazing support I relied on from my family and studying something that I’m passionate about was nominated for ‘Most Improved Radio Station’, and my partner, Louise, it’s thanks to the University has got me through. Being committed and not ‘Team of the Year’ for its management team and and the help from all the fantastic staff that I feel I giving up is the key to success.” the ‘Outstanding Contribution to a Student Radio can now reach new levels in my working life.” Pauline Clarke. Annual Review 2018 27

A first-class degree in Sports Development Education and Children’s Services, to explore and Coaching was the reward for James the experiences of BTEC students at school and Preston, who followed his sporting interests how this information could help University staff into higher education. teaching these students.

Having been active in sports coaching in his James says that the learning environment at the teens, James said that the choice of subject University is very student-focused with “lots of “seemed logical, if I was to be motivated to study”. avenues for students to explore and make their He continued: “I really enjoyed the academic time at the University a success. My class sizes nature of the course, so studying was fun, even were relatively small and the lecturers provided though it meant extra work and lots of reading. plenty of opportunities for meetings and Because I enjoyed the subject, it just came discussions, which really helped me learn. That naturally and I guess that’s how I was able to open environment is great if, like me, students achieve a high grade average and graduate with are willing to grasp all the opportunities offered a first.” to them.”

While studying at the Warrington Campus, Although his degree has been “fantastic James was the student representative for the BA and opened up many career opportunities”, Sports Development and Coaching programme, James has opted to study for a Post Graduate the Board of Studies representative, and a StAR Certificate of Education at the Riverside Campus (Student Academic Representative). This depth in order to progress his coaching abilities in of involvement in the development and delivery a professional vocation – and then to inspire of his course and his natural academic abilities, future generations through teaching. led to him receiving the University’s prestigious Dean’s Commendation Award for Performance (Sport and Community Engagement). James Preston

During his studies, James completed a five-week placement in Uganda, running sports-related BA (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching activity workshops for children in rural areas and helping with a community HIV testing programme. He undertook a 10-week coaching placement at Sale Sharks Rugby Union Club High Performance Centre for the Junior Academy in West Cheshire and still continues in this role. He has also been working on an ongoing research project for the Faculty of 28 Annual Review 2018

liaison and financial support, student help those affected. For example, The Active Student support counselling and volunteering and mentoring. Wellbeing Programme is now a fixture in A greater degree of tailored help is available student life for students with low-level anxiety, A welcoming and encouraging environment has always been at the heart of the for groups such as commuting students, low mood and low confidence. This scheme University community, and its extensive support network is there for students students from care backgrounds, international offers personalised support from a wellbeing throughout the higher education journey, to empower them to reach their potential. students, and students with disability, in order co-ordinator and personal fitness instructor, to allow them to participate fully in student life. plus a 12-week exercise schedule. However, The University has a strong reputation for services to include, retain and develop successful In addition, advice, support, counselling, and the programme is an holistic approach to an welcoming students from a wide range of learners who may have diverse entry profiles. learning opportunities are available throughout individual’s physical and mental wellbeing, backgrounds and providing them with a high each course. The University upholds the highest offering advice and guidance on sleep patterns, quality and supportive experience, characterised The Student Futures team provides students professional standards and is committed to nutrition, hydration, organisation, smoking by an emphasis on both academic and personal with practical information and advice on any meeting the needs of students with sensitivity cessation and overall lifestyle management. This achievement. This is especially evident in the non-academic aspect of the student experience, and care. scheme has gone from strength to strength and opportunities offered for the development of such as settling into student life, helping with was shortlisted for ‘Best Student Experience’ at employability skills and work-related learning. any problems that may arise and offering There has been a national rise in students the 2018 Educate North Awards. The University underpins its work in this area opportunities to try new things and learn accessing wellbeing and mental health support with a commitment to high quality learning and different skills. These areas include wellbeing services and this has meant adapting services The Wellbeing and Mental Health team teaching and to the provision of strong support and welfare, inclusion and disability, community and introducing innovative ways in which to has developed a support section for the

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University of Chester app and the aim is to course is available for staff in key student-facing rugby player and mental health activist) and opportunities for education to all, the institution provide all students with information and roles and the aim is to have 80% of frontline staff Mental Health Nursing students from the offers an extensive range of targeted measures self-help resources on how to take care of qualified as MH First Aiders, alongside shorter Warrington Campus. Other activities included to help provide financial support for around mental health and improve wellbeing. The courses for MHFA Champions and awareness- mindfulness sessions, Tai Chi and a local walk by 40% of students, particularly those from less team worked closely with Learning and raising sessions for other staff over the next the Chat and Listen More group. advantaged backgrounds. Information Services to develop the app and three years. to ensure that it is informative and interactive, Two staff members, Malcom Bate (Team Leader, The University is committed to a comprehensive to encourage continued usage. The app has a Other specialist staff training included a half- Porters and Security) and Becky Lees (Sexual support package for students for 2018–19, which five-step challenge, based upon the five steps day workshop entitled ‘Supporting Students Consent Project Officer, Student Futures), were includes the following measures: to wellbeing: connect; give back; take notice; with Autism Spectrum Disorder on Professional invited to an event at the House of Lords hosted keep learning; and keep active. Each step has Degree Courses and in Work Placements’ by Baroness Henig, Patron of ProtectEd, to share ŸŸ Chester Bursary: An award to the value 20 challenges to be completed over the first delivered by Jo Sullivan (Lecturer, Department best practice. This is the accreditation scheme of £1,500 is given to any new full-time term, such as giving up a seat for someone or of Public Health and Wellbeing) and Pam Moss for student safety, security and wellbeing, undergraduate degree entrant paying a researching information on a new country, with (Academic Skills Tutor, Student Futures). This and the event brought together university tuition fee of over £6,000, who has a declared the content refreshed each term. The app is was aimed at University staff who support representatives and organisations from across household residual income of £25,000 or less. designed to support all students, ranging from students in professional placements or work the sector with an interest in these issues that This comprises £500 of benefits in each year those who are struggling with their mental experience settings. affect students’ lives. The University has been of the programme. health, to those who are well but experience ranked by the Complete University Guide in the occasional emotional wellbeing issues. The team A range of activities was on offer at the top three safest places to study in the region for ŸŸ Chester Bursary for Part-time Students: will be conducting focus groups with student Warrington Campus for Mental Health four consecutive years and Becky said: “Student This bursary has a total value of up to users, to assist with further development. Awareness Week and the guest speakers support staff in Student Futures, Out of Hours, £1,500 in cash and is applied on a pro-rata included Mark Edwards (NHS Mental Health Residential Living and our award-winning basis, based on the credit intensity at each The Wellbeing and Mental Health team has Nurse); Dr Phil Cooper MBE (Nurse Consultant in Porters work tirelessly to ensure the safety and level of study. Eligibility is based on new been working with the Volunteering and Alcohol and Drug Misuse); James Howes (Sport positive wellbeing of our students. They truly part-time undergraduate degree entrants Mentoring team to develop peer-led sessions and Lifestyles Manager, Warrington Wolves go above and beyond, to provide the most paying a tuition fee of at least £7,000 (full from peer mentors, alongside the wellbeing Foundation); Richard McManus (Specialist outstanding service to those who need it at any time equivalent), enrolled for a minimum of sessions delivered by staff. The idea of the peer- Practitioner, North West Ambulance Service given time.” 40 credits at the start of Level 4, and with led sessions is for current students to provide NHS Trust); Malcolm Rae (State of Mind Sport); a declared household residual income of an insight into their own experiences and offer Ian Knott (former rugby player); Russell Treasure Financial support £25,000 or less. guidance to first-year students on topics such (Mindfulness Coach); and David McCollom For 2018–19, tuition fees are set at £9,250 for as ‘Making the Most of University’, ‘Step Up In (DMC Media). Radio Production and Journalism home and EU students studying full time for first ŸŸ Care Leavers Bursary: Available to verified care Workload’ and ‘Time Management’. student, William Dell, created ‘The mind guide’, a degrees and £7,650 for foundation degrees. The leavers on a first come, first served basis. The set of podcasts that were released daily on The estimated average fee paid by students at the scheme will normally provide Care Leavers There are around 300 trained Mental Health Cat Radio. These included interviews with some University after fee waivers is £8,969. with £6,000 of benefits over the three years First Aid Champions (MHFA) at the University of the guest speakers and Jake Mills (Chasing of their programme (or up to a maximum and a Champions network to enable staff to the Stigma), Colin Dolan (Mental Health Football In keeping with the Mission, Vision and of £8,000 if the award is made from the share experiences and good practice. A two-day Association), Danny Sculthorpe (ex-England Foundational Values, which advocate extending Foundation Year of the programme). 30 Annual Review 2018

ŸŸ Young Adult Carers Bursary: In partnership to students who progress into Year 4 of The University Mission Committee has #100Students100Stories 027 Sophie, MA Theology with organisations such as Cheshire Young their MEng course. The Summer Work limited funds for University Mission Carers (CYC) the University has developed Experience Bursary awards £1,200 to Awards, which provide support for student a targeted financial support package Engineering or Natural Science students at projects and activities which are consistent for young carers. This is in the form of Thornton Science Park who complete their with the University’s Foundational a bursary package totalling £4,500 over first-year placement. Values and Mission Statement; for local three years of study (or up to a maximum community projects and voluntary work of £6,000 if the award is made from the The Chester Alumni Fund: Supporting by students in Chester, Warrington and foundation year of the programme). current students was a founding principle the surrounding area; for students who of the original ‘College Club’ and this ethos are past participants of projects, activities ŸŸ Foundation Year: All students (home is continued with the Chester Alumni or volunteer work, which are consistent and EU) on the University’s extended Fund. This provides support for students with the University’s Foundational Values degree programmes including a Level 3 to participate in a range of memorable and Mission Statement, who are returning foundation year, receive a £1,000 fee waiver and meaningful activities that benefit to do volunteer work or study related to in the first, foundation year of study. the student experience. As part of the their activity; and for students competing Chester Alumni Fund, the Cestrian Award in sporting activities at national or All full-time students starting their first is given annually to initiatives by students international level. year at University in September 2018 were showing excellence in sports, community Sophie's Story eligible for the University of Chester Aspire or academic work. This could include Sports scholarships are available for existing Books offer, which consisted of a package of competing in sports at an international level, and prospective students who compete The sun shining over the meadows down essential textbooks for their undergraduate leading special projects or running academic for the University in British Universities at the River Dee provides me with a perfect course. This scheme is run jointly between conferences. An annual allocation of up to & Colleges Sport (BUCS) events and at a escape time from my studies. It feels so the University and John Smith’s bookshop £1,500 is available for students requiring national or international level. These consist refreshing to chat to my friend about my on the Parkgate Road Campus. financial assistance for a specified activity, of a package of financial support and other struggles with my Master’s, but to feel without which they would struggle to benefits such as strength and conditioning loved and listened to warms my heart and The government-backed Postgraduate Loan achieve their goal. sessions, access to a resident sports therapist reassures me. Looking out over the River scheme allows students to apply for a loan and athlete education workshops. and listening to all the people enjoying of up to £10,000 as a contribution towards University Foundation Awards for the sun allows me a space in which to join the course and living costs. If courses are Excellence: Through the generosity of the A Choral Scholarship is available to a them in feeling rested and content. longer than one year, the loan is divided Alumni Association and gifts from parents, student who is able to play a leading role equally across each year of the course. governors, and staff past and present, in the musical activities of the University, the University gives three annual awards particularly with the management of the The Chester Science and Engineering of £500. These are intended to assist University Chapel Choir. Award is available for Engineering or outstanding students of the University Natural Science students at Thornton in study overseas, study for a higher The Chester Employability Fund enables Science Park and provides £500 in Year 1, degree or competition in a sport at an students who meet the eligibility criteria while the Thornton Prize is £500 awarded international level. to purchase items or carry out activities to Annual Review 2018 31

enhance their employability up to a student finance. The bursary comprises banners, live streaming technology maximum award of £500. a full tuition fee waiver and limited and assistance with transport costs. financial support to help meet study Unusually, the team consists of alumni Santander Universities has increased and travel costs. and current students and is competing support to the University as part of in Division 3, having won back-to-back its commitment to 83 UK universities Student Futures Support can advise promotions from the Men’s National and over 1,200 worldwide, in countries on a range of other external options Founders Cup and Division 4 and been including Argentina, Brazil, Italy, France, to supplement students’ income while runners-up in Division 3. Alumni player, Russia, Spain, China, Portugal, USA, studying at the University including: Dave Thomas, said: “It’s a chance Germany, Mexico and Singapore. This Financial Assistance Funds; Childcare to continue playing at a high level partnership with higher education or Adult Dependants’ Grants; Parents’ alongside the guys I’d met through Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Santander Universities. institutions, which has seen donations Learning Allowance; Disabled Students’ the years, as well as helping to of more than £1.5bn since 1997, Allowance (DSA); NHS Learning welcome the newer students and provides scholarships, mobility grants, Support Fund; and bursaries from getting them involved. The team has support for special projects and sponsors or charitable trusts. only been around for a few years and academic and non-academic awards. we’ve already achieved so much, it is As Chester is a participating university, Selected recipients of financial something I’m proud to be a part of as its students can benefit from the range support from the University we continue to grow.” of funding options. For example, in A University Foundational Award for 2018–19 students and staff received Excellence was awarded to Michelle The new strand of the Cestrian Award six Community Service Awards, one Ravenscroft, who studied for an MA (see page 30) funds student-led Community Project Fund grant, nine in Nineteenth-Century Literature and academic activities. Recipients were: International Research Excellence Culture. This support helped with Awards, 13 Ambassador Awards, seven the costs of travel and books for her ŸŸ Kate Roberts (MA, Creative Awards for Excellence in Enterprise and course. Michelle was encouraged to Education) for developing Entrepreneurship and 11 SME (small and progress to postgraduate study from workshops to engage ESOL (English Michelle Ravenscroft. medium-sized enterprise) Internships. a combined undergraduate degree as a second or foreign language) at Chester, as she was “particularly students through drama. Since 2010, the University has impressed with the enthusiasm the supported the Helena Kennedy tutors had for their subject, and their ŸŸ Stephanie Matthews, Victoria Bounds Foundation’s Article 26 project, to commitment to supporting students to and Sophie Roberts, led a group promote access to higher education get the most out of their studies”. of undergraduate Archaeology for people seeking sanctuary in the students, who organised Digging UK. The University aims to make higher The Men’s National Basketball into the Dark Ages: The Third education a reality for one student per League team has been supported University of Chester Archaeology year who is seeking sanctuary in the by the University of Chester Alumni Student Conference, held at the The Men's National Basketball League team. UK and who does not have access to Fund through funding for new kits, Grosvenor Museum in Chester. 32 Annual Review 2018

ŸŸ Sally Jones (PhD, English Literature) have learnt in the classroom into a real- organised Queen of Suspense: A life setting”. She described her experience Patricia Highsmith Symposium, the as “something which will stay with me first ever conference dedicated to the forever thanks to the help of the bursary author. Sally said of the experience: “I from the University”. have represented the University, the postgraduate community and the Another University Mission Award Department of English in a way in recipient was Connie Martin, who which I can feel proud.” travelled to Grenada as part of her experiential learning module for her Kieran Wynne-Cattanach (Sport and Conservation Biology course. Connie Exercise Science) was awarded a sports studied the dry forests, the habitat of scholarship from the University, to allow the endangered Grenada Dove, with him to progress his cycling career alongside the local forestry department and his degree. He achieved a bronze medal also gathered data for her dissertation in the British Universities & Colleges Sport project on the environmental factors Cycling National Hill Climb Championships that impact on the growth of Randia and now benefits from winter gym training, aculeatea (the white indigo berry). help from personal trainers, the funding to She concluded that this support and travel further to races and to attend a pre- experience has “given me a whole new Kieran Wynne-Cattanach (Photo credit: Matt Grayson.) season training camp. burst of motivation for my course” and “some unforgettable memories and Geography student, Lorna Scamans, friends I will have for a lifetime”. received a University Mission Award to work with faith-based organisation Selected recipients of external grants Justice and Mercy in Homa Bay, Kenya. ŸŸ Holly Taylor-Holbrook (BA, Social Lorna gave talks in schools on the Work) was awarded a grant from the importance of clean water, helped to International Development Fund by the renovate a youth centre with fellow British Association of Social Workers, to Chester student, Gemma Smith, visited a enable her to attend the International prison to help with the rehabilitation of Federation of Social Work Conference ex-prisoners and collected data on water in Dublin. collection points for her dissertation, meeting many community groups. ŸŸ Three Interior Design students received She said the opportunity “was unlike the second Chester Fine Arts Society The ‘Chester Suite’ renovated by Lorna Scamans and anything I could experience in the UK Bursary, with £1,000 to fund a study Gemma Smith in Kenya. Lorna Scamans and Gemma Smith. and it was incredible to put work that I visit to Florence. Annual Review 2018 33

ŸŸ Maxwell Cope (LLB, Law) was awarded be difficult at times with juggling university, the Queen Mother Scholarship by the hospital and home life, but the support is Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, to more than I could have ever imagined, from complete the Bar Professional Training Course. the disability support before I started to the lecturers’ support and friendship.” Outside ŸŸ Polly Green (LLB, Law) was awarded the her lectures, Stephanie became a StAR for prestigious Kalisher Scholarship, to undertake a Photography, did work experience at Key 103 Master of Laws at the University of Birmingham. radio station, including an award-winning interview, as well as competing in wheelchair Student experiences basketball at a national level. Reflecting on her Adult Nursing student, Jemma Sharratt, is a first year, she said: "I don’t think I would change peer mentor herself after having benefited anything about it or would do anything Connie Martin in Grenada, (second from right front row). Tiffany Williams. from the scheme when she began her course differently, as I loved every single minute of it. at the Warrington Campus. She said “Starting I’m so excited to spend another two years here, university is very daunting for everyone, but for creating more memories and having more fun mature students, or students with children, it’s while working hard to graduate.” a huge step that completely changes your life.” She wanted to help others in a similar position Tiffany Williams (Tourism Management) found to make their transition to university life as out that she had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, an easy as possible: “As a peer mentor our contact uncommon blood cancer, three months details are passed to new students who have before she was due to start her Tourism questions or want a bit of support with getting Management degree and was advised to orientated. The whole process doesn’t take up postpone her studies. However, with the much time (just a short training session and dedicated support of Kate Northcott Spall email exchanges), but it is very rewarding. If you from The Pamela Northcott Fund and the are thinking about becoming a peer mentor, University, she was able to complete her course just go for it! It’s a good opportunity to pass on despite undergoing chemotherapy. Tiffany your knowledge and you can even gain points said: “Throughout my time at Chester, I never towards the Chester Difference Award.” excluded myself from anything and I always thought of myself as normal. The support As a commuting disabled student, Stephanie systems that the University has in place for Taylor (Digital Photography and Radio students are incredible and the teams of Production) was initially apprehensive about people behind these are amazing! After my the problems she might face studying at three years at the University of Chester, I could the Warrington Campus. However, she said: not be happier that I chose to study there. The “Everyone made me feel so welcome. Having world is your oyster, anything is possible if you Stephanie Taylor with alumna, Paralympian and Wheelchair Basketball Coach, Anna Jackson. a disability and being in a wheelchair can put your mind to it!” 34 Annual Review 2018

A first-class degree in Social Work was the Dr Gillian Buck, Lecturer in Social Work said: reward for former looked-after child, Cheryl “Cheryl has been an inspiration to teach and Thompson, and she is now following her learn from. She’s been a resilient student, dream to “make a difference by being a obtaining high marks in her written work great social worker”. and excelling in her placements – a great role model for other young people.” Cheryl plans to Cheryl grew up in the care of a local authority further her education and career by studying and struggled throughout her school life, for a Master’s degree in Criminology or Mental being labelled as a “naughty child” and leaving Health, and then go on to do a PhD. without any GCSEs. She said “Growing-up as a looked-after child had its challenges. It involved Cheryl concluded: “My qualification has enabled multiple moves from placement to placement, me to follow my dreams. Despite everything often with little or no notice – it meant my I’ve been through in life, I have gone on to finish whole world was packed in bin bags.” She found university and gain my dream job in front line school life difficult and was keen to have her social work – and now I’m on a mission to help own independence as quickly as possible after change the world.” leaving school, so she moved into a flat and worked until the age of 21.

At this stage, she realised that she “wanted to be that amazing social worker who could really empathise with young people” in similar situations to her own. As a result, she studied for her GCSEs and an access course alongside paid work, to enable her to begin her degree Cheryl Thompson at the Warrington Campus. She was diagnosed with dyslexia during her course, but the smaller class sizes, strong support network, comfortable BA (Hons) Social Work environment, extra opportunities to improve her skills, and “amazing resources in the library” all contributed to her success. Annual Review 2018 35

Warrington, which includes giving Chaplaincy talks on Wellbeing, Church Schools and Spirituality to PGCE students A friendly and inclusive community is available to every student and providing pastoral support. and member of staff, of any faith or none, where Friendship, The accessibility of the team has led Learning, Worship and Mission guide the array of activities. to work with a range of individual students, student groups and The Chaplaincy team is a visible the team was active in the University departments providing practical Christian presence, meeting with gaining reaccreditation as a Fairtrade and spiritual support and helping students and staff and creating University. A new initiative is a Baking to improve the student experience. opportunities for communities to form, Group, which has developed into a The Warrington Chapel has been as well as leading services in Chapel weekly session for all students. This redecorated to provide a more and Chaplaincy House. In addition is very popular with international calming environment where students, to the programme of events and students, keen to bake English cakes, staff and visitors can socialise, eat services, it supports members through as well as being an ideal opportunity food, relax, reflect, meditate and pray. Baking Group. Chaplaincy events. significant life events, such as weddings for students of different cultures and The main weekly service, ‘Monday and christenings, as well as through backgrounds to learn from each other Night in Chapel’, has taken a more challenging times of stress, illness in a relaxed environment. informal approach to worship, and bereavement. with conversation about life and As the nation remembered the faith over food and drink, while the Chester centenary of the end of World War special services to mark significant Chaplaincy staff have continued to One, the Alumni Association, the events, such as the annual Service build relationships with staff and Development and Alumni Relations of Remembrance, have been greatly students across the Chester campuses Office and Chaplaincy worked together appreciated by the community. and find ways in which to support to hold a special service in Chapel departments. A weekly community to honour the 77 members of the Shrewsbury lunch is held in Chaplaincy House University who lost their lives during The Shrewsbury Chaplaincy is still very on the Parkgate Road Campus after the conflict. A display was created by much in its infancy and is developing lunchtime prayers and the introduction members of the Alumni Association the ministry of simply ‘being around’. of a prayer tree at Riverside for in the Chapel, which included an The prayer room is often used by written thoughts, prayers and individual cross and poppy created for students as a quiet space, and more reflections has been welcomed. The each of the 77 men who died. are engaging with the activities introduction of a new blog has given held there. The first graduation in the whole Chaplaincy community the Warrington Shrewsbury was held in St Chad’s opportunity to share thoughts and Building positive relationships and Church and reflected the church reflections with a wider audience, while community are key to the work at foundation in Shrewsbury. The 77 Fallen display. 36 Annual Review 2018

Work Based Integrative Studies Educational opportunities (WBIS) The University celebrated 20 years Novel courses, internships and Study Abroad are among the of providing this distinctive method diverse variety of options that enrich the education of the of workplace learning by holding an University’s students. interactive exhibition. WBIS builds on the University’s expertise in New courses Cert Strategic Leadership for Directors Work Based Learning by blending The portfolio of undergraduate (WBIS); MD Internal Medicine; MA education and practice and hundreds courses offered by the University has Journalism; and MRes Storytelling. of individual students have now increased to include new BSc degrees achieved qualifications through Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship students. in Microbiology and Pharmacology The Institute of Policing’s MSc this flexible and bespoke learning and BA degrees in Primary Education programme has been designed to programme. The team has also helped Studies, Acting and Musical Theatre. provide graduates with an in-depth to configure corporate programmes The Business and Management understanding and appreciation for organisations with particular degree now has the option of a single of the complexities of policing, professional development needs, and honours BA, with a choice of either law enforcement and security in accredited vocational learning fostered Business Finance, Entrepreneurship, contemporary society. This has been by others, such as human resources Human Resources or Marketing. designed following consultation departments and specialist training with policing, law enforcement organisations for clients including the New postgraduate courses include and security agencies, so that the Cabinet Office, RAF, NHS, Airbus and the following: MSc/Post Graduate content delivers the key knowledge Chester Zoo. The ‘blended learning’ Diploma (PG Dip)/Post Graduate requirements of professionals approach of WBIS offers a wide range The CWRS team at the WBIS exhibition. Certificate (PG Cert) Exercise Medicine; currently working in that field. of learning methods, such as group MSc/PG Dip Physician Associate workshops, experiential learning, Studies; MA/PG Dip/PG Cert Autism The range of apprenticeships has been online delivery and virtual learning Spectrum Condition; PG Cert expanded to include the Senior Leaders environments and the opportunity to Dyscalculia Research and Practice; MSc Master’s Degree Apprenticeship, which accredit prior learning. Sport Coaching and Development is an industry-driven opportunity for a (Warrington); MSc Applied Psychology; business or organisation of any size to Dr David Perrin, Director of the Centre for MSc Policing, Law Enforcement and develop their own Senior Management Work Related Studies (CWRS), said: “The Security; MSc Sports Sciences (Sports Team. It has been designed by a group of exhibition illustrated how Chester has led Medicine); PG Cert Professional leading businesses, in conjunction with the way in recognising that much of the Development in Small Animal the Chartered Association of Business important knowledge capital in society Emergency Practice (Work Based and Schools and professional bodies, to help exists in the workplace. It also showed Integrative Studies, WBIS); PG Cert employers to address skills gaps and how the University has been able to help Business Administration (WBIS); PG grow their own workforce of the future. capture, develop and reward this learning WBIS exhibition. Annual Review 2018 37

for thousands of part-time learners featuring interviews with staff, students a result, 82 students were placed in seeking professional development.” and employers. These have now been companies at Thornton Science Park used by the ILM across a variety of UK or further afield. Neil Burns, Director The University has teamed up with IN media to illustrate the opportunities of Croft Filters Ltd and Croft Additive Professional Development (INPD) to offered by degree apprenticeships for Manufacturing Ltd, said: “We’ve hosted use the WBIS framework to accredit potential students and employers. four University of Chester student executive education leading to higher placement projects over the last two education postgraduate qualifications. Work Based Learning and internships years and we really value this input The partnership has yielded its first The University has undertaken a for our business as a high technology, Postgraduate Certificate in Business programme of Work Based Learning manufacturing company. Engineering Administration through WBIS and has a (WBL) for over 25 years which fits in student Christian Mamwell added: “The Directors’ programme in the pipeline. with current government philosophy amount I gained from my placement INPD founders, Marc Davis and Dave to strengthen university and business was incredible.” Hall, worked closely with business engagement, and to help ensure Christian Mamwell, (left), with Rob Watkins, Croft Additive Manufacturing Ltd. experts and staff from Chester Business that they are developing employable Two students were selected to School and Marc said: “I’ve known graduates. WBL offers a unique represent local social enterprise, Here about the Centre for Work Related approach through a university-wide, and Now Digital Buddies, at the official Studies at Chester and the WBIS centralised, credit bearing module opening of Storyhouse, which was framework for some time and have for second-year (Level 5) students, attended by Her Majesty The Queen always been impressed by it. It has a which provides a relevant and and The Duchess of Sussex. Jade strong reputation in the sector. When authentic learning experience that Hughes (Psychology with Criminology) we created this new company, Chester offers guided reflection via module completed her Work Based Learning Chester Business School placement students with staff. seemed the obvious university partner assessment. The overarching aims are placement with the social enterprise, to work with.” to aid the development of transferable while Lucy Murphy (Economics and employability skills, support students Geography) was a volunteer for six In planning its award-winning in critical reflection, gain new personal months and then gained a Santander degree apprenticeships, CWRS has insights, articulate the development internship as a Digital Trainer. Digital collaborated with the Institute of of skills and help to shape graduates’ Buddies is an intergenerational social Leadership and Management (ILM) expectations about the world of work. A enterprise that aims to reduce social to develop and design accredited major benefit of this programme is that isolation and loneliness among programmes, ensuring that both it helps to support local and national the over 50s in Chester, through learners and employers can access the business through increasing the skills developing their IT skills. The sessions optimum number of qualifications. As a and experience of the workforce. are run by volunteers every Friday at result, the ILM has now commissioned Storyhouse and the students said: “It a bespoke suite of multi-media Science and Engineering students was an exciting and memorable day footage which showcases the Centre’s have the opportunity to carry out work that we will never forget, and it was a innovative programme delivery, placements as part of their course. As great privilege to talk to Her Majesty Welocalize placement students. 38 Annual Review 2018

University of Chester Royal Caribbean International interns for 2018. Dave Cooke and the Teams 4 U group. Danielle Rowe.

The Queen and The Duchess of Sussex about for the graduate programme and is now looking brand with exceptionally talented and skilled The Study Abroad team is determined to give Digital Buddies.” forward to “a career at one of the best technology employees, so we are beyond delighted that all students the opportunity to study abroad, firms in the world”. Rhianna and Hannah, who both showed whatever their prior experience or academic Faculty of Business and Management students incredible talent and potential during their ability, and provides the support to allow have the opportunity to take a year out from Rhianna Rees and Hannah Jarrett secured internships, will join our ever-growing team.” students to reach their potential. The team held their studies to work in industry, either in the permanent jobs with cruise line brand Royal the first Study Abroad Destination Fair, so that UK or overseas, to prepare them for graduate Caribbean International following their internships Study Abroad and overseas study visits students thinking of studying overseas could roles. Students enjoyed working with companies in 2017. The students gained first-hand experience The opportunity to study abroad gives students meet those who had already benefited from the including BMW, Lidl, GE Aviation, Welocalize, of the tourism industry through the one-month a whole new perspective and the chance to experience. This was an opportunity to learn Debenhams, Tactical Solutions and Marketing internship, as part of the University’s exclusive experience a different culture and way of life. about the range of options, from year-long Cheshire. Ben Summers (Business Management partnership with Royal Caribbean, which gained A range of students studied at 22 different exchanges to Summer Schools and Short Term and Entrepreneurship) experienced all aspects the Educate North Employer Engagement Award. institutions around the world, including South Experiential placements, and to meet global of the business at Lidl and hopes to apply for its Hannah (Events Management and Marketing) Africa and Mexico, as part of their courses. A learning providers. Dave Cooke, Founder of graduate scheme, while Lauren Verdon (Marketing worked in marketing and customer-facing roles, further 33 students spent May and June on six of charity, Teams 4 U, said: “We encourage students Management) was one of those working at while Rhianna (Tourism Management) was in the seven continents, raising £17,000 for charities and the public in general to go and improve the Welocalize as part of the global marketing team. revenue management. Ben Bouldin (Associate in the developing world, and the University lives of disadvantaged children in Africa, Asia Jake Gardiner (Business) enjoyed a placement at Vice-President and Managing Director, UK and contributed £14,000 to help students to fund and Eastern Europe. The work our volunteers Microsoft, was recommended by his manager Ireland), said: “Royal Caribbean is an extraordinary these endeavours. do is hugely important to local communities, Annual Review 2018 39

whether it’s helping keep young children in dry forest vegetation plots and surveyed endemic recommends that other students: “Visit Peru and and knowledge to students. Some of these school, or supporting the administration of wildlife as part of the long-term climate change have the adventure of a lifetime like I did!” included: Alan Bowen (solicitor specialising HIV tests. It is always empowering to hear how research on the island. To promote knowledge in travel) and a Chester alumnus; Dave volunteers say the experience develops them transfer, Dr Nelson also presented the Chief Course activities McRague and Richard Pontefract (One Fell personally too.” Forestry Officer of Grenada National Parks and The University welcomed BBC Radio 4 and the Swoop); Alex McKinlay (Iceland); Jonathan Forestry Department with the undergraduate Any Questions? team for a live broadcast of the Maddams (Association of Chartered Certified A Study Abroad trip was organised in and MSc student theses arising from the previous weekly debate programme from the Parkgate Accountants), Greg Knight (Chartered Institute collaboration with University of North Florida experiential learning visit. Road Campus. Fifteen Events Management of Management Accountants), Chris Lofthouse (UNF), Jacksonville for the module ‘International students from Chester Business School assisted (KPMG); a Merrill Lynch team provided perspectives of early childhood’ on the BA Early Danielle Rowe (Adult Nursing) travelled to Cyprus with the evening and gained valuable experience employability sessions and workshops; and Childhood Studies course. Five students spent for her elective placement at the British Armed towards their degree. Student, Emily Morgan, said: senior retail figures from organisations such as two weeks in Jacksonville visiting early childhood Forces Medical Centre. Danielle serves as a Private “The event was really enjoyable and has helped Liverpool ONE and McArthur Glen Designer settings, meeting and collaborating with in the 208 Field Hospital Army Reserve and me massively with my course.” Outlet acted as a panel at the first assessment UNF staff and students and attending taught wanted to gain a greater insight into the nurse’s centre exercise for final-year students. Students sessions. This enabled the students to develop role in a military environment. She worked in the Arts and Music students have a range of also had a walking tour of Chester’s planned an understanding of philosophy and pedagogy Medical Centre, travelled to other Army camps opportunities to build their knowledge and Northgate development, led by Clare Huber behind the early childhood provision in Florida. with the sexual health nurse, visited military experience during their studies: ITV’s The Voice (Cheshire West and Chester Council), and a families with the health visitor and observed auditioned selected BA Pop Music vocalists; visit to the ACC (Arena and Conference Centre) Second-year BA (Qualified Teacher Status) doctor and physiotherapist clinics. She also Dance students participated in the Chester Liverpool with Tom Lechthaler. students went on enrichment placements to participated in sports activities and adventure Christmas Light Switch On Parade with Cheshire partner institutions in Granada (Spain), Vaasa training. Danielle said of the experience: “I was Dance and benefited from Shadowing Work After HRH The Duchess of Cornwall had (Finland), Ballarat (Australia), and Selinsgrove really lucky to spend my placement with the Experience Placements with dance companies; received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (Pennsylvania). Their experiences in contrasting military: I was able to experience a placement some of the music industry’s leading artists gave from the University (see p. 113) she met a group education systems enabled them to compare completely different to others.” a series of masterclasses and workshops and of students from the Faculty of Health and teaching and learning in primary schools in the public performances during Pulse Week; local Social Care, Faculty of Education and Children’s UK and to broaden their understanding of how Another Adult Nursing student journeyed to dance artists, including National Dance Company Services and the Institute of Policing (Faculty of education can work in different contexts. The Peru for her elective placement through Work Wales and Company Chameleon, participated Social Science). She was able to find out how feedback from partner institutions included: “the the World. Nicola Looby stayed in Arequipa, in a programme of curriculum enhancement they are aspiring to make a difference through students are fabulous. They are enthusiastic and where she did a one-week intensive Spanish workshops; productions and workshops for Drama their careers by becoming the nurses, midwives, a credit to the University.” course before working in a hospital. She spent and Theatre Studies students which included a teachers and police officers of the future. time in the women’s surgical bay and the performance by Teatro Pomodoro; and MA Drama Dr Howard Nelson (Senior Lecturer in Biological operating theatres and was able to observe and Popular Music final performances were held An exploratory alumni mentoring project has Sciences) led a successful MSc Wildlife the differences in procedures and the reliance at Kingsway, Chester Arts Centre, Storyhouse, seen first-year Marketing students linked with Conservation field course to Suriname, where on the patients’ families to provide equipment Alexander’s Live and The Golden Eagle. high profile marketing professionals, who are the students learned about ecological field and care. Nicola said: “I learnt so much from all alumni of the Business School. Louise Law, techniques. Second-year Biological Sciences my hospital placement and it gave me a new Chester Business School welcomes many Global Communications Manager at Welocalize, students went to Grenada, where they monitored appreciation for my own healthcare system.” She experts to impart their practical experience said: “It is so important that the next generation 40 Annual Review 2018

of marketers gain insight into the functioning invited into Fury’s training camp, where they professional Association of Chartered world of global business. Welocalize actively filmed and interviewed the former world title Certified Accountants exams alongside his supports Marketing undergraduates at the challenger and his father and trainer, Peter Fury, work. Michael’s course gained him maximum University through the Alumni Mentoring at the Team Fury gym in Bolton. Student Rowan exemptions from professional exams, which Programme, to help guide them through their Newman said: “It was an unbelievable experience gave him a head start, and he found the built- academic studies and in their career ambitions.” to report live from such a big fight.” in work experience valuable. He concluded: “I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found Student engagement with the University’s Student successes it to be enthralling from start to finish. It is a creative writing magazine, Pandora’s Box, has Business Management and Entrepreneurship fantastic feeling knowing that the hard work Alex McKinlay (Iceland) with students and staff. continued to grow, alongside the associated student, Matthew Bates, received two job has paid off and I have landed my dream job of Open-Mic nights. The magazine, based in offers from international companies and the working within Finance for Kerry.” the Department of English, has welcomed experience gained through his course helped many student submissions to Pandora’s Inbox him through the two assessment processes. He German student, Rebecca Bohn, studied for online and the best poems, pieces of flash was offered a place on the Project Management the MSc in Management with Marketing and fiction and short stories are selected for the Graduate Scheme at Fujitsu, but opted for the secured a job before finishing her course. print publication. One of the student editors, Global Management Trainee Scheme at ISS She now works as a Marketing and Audience Joshua Cialis (English Literature and Politics), UK, a facility services company. This involved Development Assistant at Rapid News is also General Editor of Foxtrot Uniform – an an interview in London and assessment at the Communications, a B2B publisher and exhibition independent magazine of poetry, prose and art company’s Copenhagen branch. Matthew’s organiser in Chester. Rebecca said: “The MSc has for 'rebellious writers'. achievements included being a North contributed significantly to my employability West finalist in the Young Enterprise team and has prepared me for my future, both Digital Marketing students made an impact competition and acting as a Student Council professionally and personally.” for local companies through social media representative for Sports. ISS UK is based in campaigns as part of the assessment for their 72 countries and so Matthew will have the A coveted job as a Digital Media Editor at FC HRH The Duchess of Cornwall with students course. The students delivered a series of opportunity to travel and complete a three- Barcelona was the reward for Sam May on from the Institute of Policing. engaging campaigns using the platform of their month overseas placement. finishing his BA Sports Journalism course. He choice. Projects included a digital overhaul for had interviews in London and Barcelona to Gas-Tec Ltd, resulting in an increased volume Michael Owen (Accounting and Finance) secure the role and felt that his varied work of business and a more popular Facebook gained his graduate job at Kerry Group in experience and the resulting portfolio work was profile, while a review of Facebook marketing Ireland on finishing his studies with a first-class vital. Sam completed placements and freelance was conducted for local charity Family Refugee degree. He went through Kerry’s application work for the Daily Mail, talkSPORT, Liverpool Echo, Support Project, to engage a new audience. process during his studies, including a video A S Roma and BBC Sport, as well as a week in interview and evaluation at the company’s Johannesburg with the South African Broadcast Sports Journalism students gained exclusive assessment centre in Ireland and is now Corporation. Sam wrote for a number of access to work with British Heavyweight champion working in corporation tax in Tralee, County websites during his studies, including AS Roma’s Hughie Fury, as he beat Sam Sexton at the Macron Kerry. Michael is looking forward to travelling official site and Sportskeeda, and is now working Stadium, Premier Suite in Bolton. Students were with the company and will be taking his at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Alumni mentors with students and staff. Annual Review 2018 41

ŸŸ William Foster (History) volunteered 456 Volunteering and mentoring hours for Scope and is Captain of the Anime Manga Society. Continuing the institution’s long-held tradition of serving others, students and staff embrace a range of fundraising, volunteering and mentoring activities, ŸŸ Rosina Pendrous (MSc, Psychology), epitomised by the phenomenal £45,000 collected for charity by the Chester volunteered for more than 260 hours Students’ Union (CSU) Sports and Societies. with Rethink Mental Illness, British Heart Foundation, PAPYRUS, and the University. The annual Valedictory awards included three Taylor-Holbrook has volunteered with NYAS Ede and Ravenscroft Awards for Excellence (The National Youth Advocacy Service) – a ŸŸ Rebecca Watson (Animal Behaviour and recipients for extra-curricular activities: ‘rights-based’ charity which operates across Welfare) volunteered more than 309 hours Andrew (Andy) Dolman-Bayley (Community England and Wales for children, young people for Cancer Research UK and with N/a’an kusê Policing and Criminal Investigation), and adults. Holly is a voluntary independent Wildlife Sanctuary, Namibia. Amy Mahan (Business Management and visitor in a community with high levels of Leadership) and Holly Taylor-Holbrook unemployment and poverty, taking young Two CSU clubs and societies received (Social Work). Andy is a mature student, people out as part of a befriending service. nominations for the National Fundraising Rose King. served in the British Army and is a reservist Other students were recognised for their Awards. Rose King, the Charity Officer of who established the Listening Out Loud volunteering work as follows: the Swimming and Waterpolo Club, was Foundation, a charity providing support for shortlisted for Student Fundraiser of the Year as veterans (see p. 45). Amy is an exceptional ŸŸ James Bullen (Geography and Natural Hazard a committed Charity Officer for over two years ambassador for apprenticeships having Management), volunteered for more than and helping to raise over £7,000 for different been a board member on the North-West 340 hours for Chester Students’ Union Sports charities. The Rotaract Society was shortlisted Young Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and Societies. for Most Improved Student Fundraising group and has participated in or led 90 career after raising over £3,000 in 2017–18 for various events, 30 assessment centres, 11 National ŸŸ Hannah Cook (Geography and Natural Hazard charities including the Purple Community Fund Apprenticeship Service Events and delivered Management), volunteered for over 778 and Chester Aid for the Homeless (CATH). Netball Club member at the sleep out. 40 presentations to over 5,000 young people. hours with the 48th Chester Scout Group, She organises community events for 3,000 14th Harrogate Scout Group and 3rd Upton Students have raised an impressive £45,000 for students, providing young people with an Brownies. She has also been involved with charity through the Chester Students’ Union insight into technology, and has placed over the Tour de Yorkshire, is a Student Academic (CSU) Sports and Societies. The activities 300 students on work experience, raising Representative and a Geography ambassador. included the following: aspirations for diverse groups. Amy also works with the charity, Age UK Cheshire ŸŸ Laura Davies (Bioveterinary Science) ŸŸ The Netball team raised £3,190 from the East, to provide Christmas celebrations in has volunteered for 373 hours with Hell Runner event in aid of Giddo’s Gift and the local community for around 130 older Bambelela Wildlife NPC and Vervet Movember; £774 from the annual sleep out people without friends or family and has Monkey Rehabilitation, Chipangali Wildlife for Chester Aid for the Homeless; and £1,137 raised almost £10,000 for the charity. Holly Orphanage and EPIC Kids Project. from an event for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Netball Club member at the sleep out. 42 Annual Review 2018

ŸŸ The Events Society held a Winter ŸŸ The Drama Society raised a total Experience and Corporate Performance, Ball for Chester Women’s Aid and of £2,832, including £1,089 from its said: “Volunteering is a fantastic way to get raised £1,371. production of Sister Act the Musical, in involved in the local community, whilst aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and developing key personal skills, and this ŸŸ The Pole Fitness Society ran a Chester Women’s Aid, while Kingsway event has been a brilliant way to celebrate mental health awareness night Players staged Chasing Angels, exploring this with our students and our local in the Students’ Union and the effects of Post Traumatic Stress community partners.” volunteered as charity street Disorder, and made over £260 for Help collectors for Marie Curie, raising for Heroes. The student mentoring programme for over £458. school pupils aims to raise standards Tennis Club Half Marathon team. ŸŸ The activities held in aid of BBC Children of performance, increase awareness of ŸŸ The Swimming and Waterpolo in Need included: a charity rowathon, higher education opportunities, develop Club raised £7,133 through events organised by the Events Society; a and improve study skills and help with including a bag pack, skydiving and a sponsored walk by the Mountaineering self-esteem, motivation, confidence, Charity Gala for a variety of charities. Society; a 12-hour Danceathon by the persistence and application. The 35 Drama Society; a film night by the student mentors who supported school ŸŸ The Dance Club raised over £2,200 Orchestra Society; and the Rotaract pupils in the region worked either on from activities such as hosting an Society participated in a Zumbathon in a one-to-one basis, or in groups, to event with Chester Best Dance Crew Chester Cathedral. support academic and social-emotional and a catwalk show in Debenhams. problem solving. This is to inspire young Students volunteering in the community people to reach their full potential and ŸŸ The Tennis Club ran the Chester and their positive impact were recognised help with widening participation in Hannah Cook. Alannah Bolton. Half Marathon, raising over £957 for at the annual Volunteer Celebration higher education. mental health charity, Mind. Evening. This honoured students who had completed the University of Chester The Running Club ‘took over’ one of the ŸŸ MMA (Mixed Martial Arts Club) Volunteering (UCV) award scheme, which city’s parkruns at the Countess of Chester organised a Charity Rowathon recognises voluntary work, alongside Country Park. President, Alannah Bolton, with the Rowing Club, which workshops and presentations. The was the Run Director responsible for raised £372, and a charity winner of the Students’ Choice Award hosting the event and many of the Club’s martial arts competition, which was Healthwatch Cheshire, which helps students acted as volunteers. The event raised £574 and attracted to shape and improve local health and attracted 170 runners, one of whom was clubs from a wide area. social care services. The winner for the honorary graduate, journalist and TV Charity’s Choice Award was Hannah Cook presenter, Louise Minchin. ŸŸ The Rotaract Society raised over for her 778 hours of volunteering with £3,000 for charities such as the the 48th Chester Scout Group and other Over 120 students participated in the Purple Community Fund and Chester voluntary organisations. Dr Chris Haslam, Community Clean-Up, organised by Aid for the Homeless (CATH). Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Student Chester Students’ Union (CSU), and Volunteers at the Community Clean-Up. Annual Review 2018 43

they were joined by Garden Quarter ŸŸ Chester Health and Well Being During Mental Health Awareness Councillor Bob Rudd who said: “It’s Events hosted a fitness event in aid week, students and staff at the fantastic to see so many students, who of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Warrington Campus took part in regularly attend community events, give activities to raise money for local back to the community.” ŸŸ Studious Events held ‘Spring into homelessness charity ‘Teardrops’, Activities’ in partnership with and over £350 was raised through a Events Management students gained Storyhouse, which involved around raffle, car wash and bake sale. Dean hands-on experience of hosting a range 150 children in a range of creative McShane (Lecturer, Department of fundraising and community events learning activities, including of Mental Health and Learning for local and national charities and raised anatomy body painting, storytelling Disability) and some of the Mental approximately £7,500: and volcano making. Health Nursing students presented Teardrops with the money raised, and ŸŸ LMPE Events raised almost £1,000 for A group of Welly Wednesday helped to paint the new St Helens Music Matters Events Team. the Hospice of the Good Shepherd student volunteers worked with premises for feeding and supporting from a cocktail masterclass, bake sale the Volunteering team and the local homeless people.Students and and Spinathon. charity, Sustrans, to bring colour staff also held a gruelling 24-hour and wildlife back to the Chester football match in aid of mental health ŸŸ The ‘Enchanted Kingdom’ was Greenway by planting hundreds of charity, Chasing the Stigma and organised by Perfect Plan Events in wild flowers. The aim was to enhance raised £839. aid of Alder Hey Children’s Charity. the biodiversity of the route and to engage new volunteers. Nursing students and Student ŸŸ Limelight Events hosted a Fruit Ninja Quality Ambassadors (SQAs), tournament at Virtual Reality Escapes A team from the Department of Anne Parsons and Bliss Jones, for Save the Family. Social Work joined other volunteers at took part in the Chester Aid to the the Gateway in Warrington, to ensure Homeless (CATH) sleep out, to raise Chester Greenway planting. ŸŸ ‘Menu for Murder’ was held at Ye that 50 vulnerable families had a funds and awareness for SHARE Olde King’s Head by Enigma Events festive celebration. Around 15 Social (Supporting Homeless Assisting for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Work students joined departmental Refugees Everywhere), and they also staff at the annual event, organised nominated SHARE as the chosen ŸŸ Opulent Events, worked with Corks by Warrington Youth Club. charity of the year for the SQA group. Out, to host an evening of wine, cheese and prizes for Whizz-Kidz. Six Pre-Registration Nursing students Staff volunteering activities include: from the Leighton Hospital Campus ŸŸ ‘Alive with Music’ provided musicians volunteered to take blood pressures ŸŸ Churni Jennings (Senior Lecturer, with a platform to perform in aid of in Crewe, in conjunction with the Department of Business and Finance) Music Alive and was organised by Crewe Rotary Club, and tested around completed the London Marathon to Music Matters. 200 people. raise £2,470 for the NSPCC. The Warrington 24-hour football match. 44 Annual Review 2018

ŸŸ Sandra Lawson (Wellbeing ŸŸ An Alzheimer's Society Elf Day, Community Action Award at the Information Point Advisor, Student hosted by the Faculty of Health National Union of Students Green Futures) competed in the Deva and Social Care, raised £275. Tie Event for supporting the charity Divas Triathlon and held a bake sale Toilet Twinning. They raised more to raise over £1,000 for PAPYRUS. ŸŸ Faculty of Health and Social Care than £500 through a bake sale, which staff held a Children in Need raffle, funded nine toilets for impoverished ŸŸ Jim Mason (Senior Lecturer, raising £363. families overseas. Department of Media) walked the 22-mile round trip from home ŸŸ Jo Sullivan (Lecturer, Public Health Dean McShane (Lecturer, to work to raise over £600 for and Wellbeing) ran the London Department of Mental Health and Children in Need. Marathon and raised £500 for the Learning Disability), organised a series National Autistic Society. of ‘Dementia Friends’ information ŸŸ Helen Clayfield (Senior Lecturer, sessions across the University. The Student Futures Super Savers Green Team. Department of Business and ŸŸ Jo Skellern (Senior Lecturer, interactive one-hour sessions, run by Finance) completed Moon Walk Department of Mental Health and volunteers trained and supported by London 2018, raising over £500 Learning Disability) completed the Alzheimer’s Society, were open for breast cancer causes. the Midnight Walk for St Luke’s to staff and students who wished Hospice, Winsford. to learn about dementia, how to ŸŸ Student Futures Department support people with it (and their staff volunteered for a day ŸŸ University staff and business families), and how to create more at local charity, Barrowmore, tenants at Thornton Science Park ‘dementia-friendly’ communities. which provides supported living took part in a charity fundraising accommodation for disabled and day to raise money for Headway, Dean has also jointly developed a vulnerable people. the brain injury charity. They successful Dementia Buddies Project, donned hats of all varieties in as part of creating a dementia friendly Football match for Mike Piercy. ŸŸ Staff held a charity football match memory of the husband of Jane campus. He worked with Steve Phillips and raffle in aid of a colleague, Kiely at Byotrol plc, a company (Warrington Wolves Rugby League Mike Piercy, who is recovering based at the site. Club) on a project where student from the rare autoimmune nurses assist those with dementia at disorder, Guillain Barré Syndrome, Students, staff and visitors raised more Warrington Wolves home games. Two and raised more than £1,000. than £1,500 from spare change at the people from a local residential home Catering outlets in aid of Marie Curie, attended the Salford game and said ŸŸ Staff donated numerous items for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd that they were “treated like royalty” the Help the Homeless Shoe Box and The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. and felt part of the rugby community Appeal run by two charities: The again. This project was nominated Soul Kitchen, Chester and The Staff from the Student Futures for the ‘Trailblazer’ category of the Peach and Movement. Super Savers Green Team won a National Dementia Friends Awards. Headway fundraising at Thornton Science Park. Annual Review 2018 45

Switching career from the armed forces to a supports veterans experiencing difficulties after degree in Community Policing and Criminal military service. To date, they have assisted 120 Investigation has given Andrew Dolman- veterans by providing accommodation for those Bayley the opportunity to combine study at who are at risk of homelessness, counselling the Warrington Campus with seeing his son, for psychological problems and addiction, plus serving as a reservist and supporting veterans employment support. Andrew finds that the through the Listening Out Loud Foundation. knowledge from his course “helps massively” in supporting offenders through liaison with Andrew attended a military school in Germany the Probation Office, attending meetings and for most of his schooling and, on finding that visiting veterans in custody pre-release. This the Royal Navy had a waiting list, he signed reduces the risks for veterans and the wider up to serve in the Royal Dragoon Guards from community and decreases the likelihood of 2000 as a tank driver, gunner and loader. He re-offending. Andrew also assists with medical, then became a chef in the Royal Logistics court and children’s services appointments, and Corps, serving with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish these actions have helped to reunite families Regiment until 2010, when he left because and avoid emotional trauma, addiction and deployment abroad meant that he could not see rough sleeping. In the future, Andrew would like his son for extended periods of time. However, to expand the services of the charity, especially he still maintains military links through serving the adventure training branch, and perhaps with the Army Reserves within units such as the extend services to US veterans. Royal Military Police and Field Hospital. Andrew often speaks to young people Andrew was encouraged to consider studying considering a career in the forces while out for his degree as a result of speaking to the volunteering or serving with the reserves and Assistant Chief Constable for Cheshire Police advises them “to study and get qualified first, at an open day at Cheshire Constabulary as it’ll give you many options for the future”. Headquarters. He is aiming for a career in However, Andrew’s example shows how higher Andrew Dolman-Bayley intelligence and Counter Terrorism and is “loving education can help to transform lives at any the course”. He has found the tutors “fantastic age and how he is making a real difference to BA (Hons) Community Policing and very supportive”, the Warrington Campus the lives of vulnerable veterans in the region is “the perfect size” and that the course has alongside his studies. and Criminal Investigation “opened lots of doors”.

Not content with combining study with Army reserve and family commitments, Andrew has also run the Listening Out Loud Foundation for the last six years with his parents and this 46 Annual Review 2018

said: “The Weekend Wind Down was Student projects a programme I really put my heart and soul into during my last year of Creative work, research and other course-related activities are a University and it honestly means fundamental part of the student experience and encourage the so much to me. This nomination is “Providing end of life care development of valuable skills and knowledge as a foundation for the cherry on top of the cake to the future careers. end of the best three years on The is a privilege that we are Cat Radio and at the University’s A project developed by two Nursing support is available to them if they are Warrington Campus.” blessed with as nurses; we students has been praised for its struggling to come to terms with the positive impact, won the Hartley Larkin death of a patient, and that there is no Work from students in the School of only have one chance to get Award, was highly commended at the shame in getting upset when someone Arts and Media has been exhibited NHS FAB Awards and was shortlisted dies; compassion and empathy are at venues around Chester, to give it right and we hope that our for a Student Nursing Times award. what make a good nurse.” students the chance to show to the Rachael Lambe and Ellen Soutter, who general public and gain valuable project supports students in are both Student Quality Ambassadors, A team of engineering students experience: Fine Art and Graphic have already had their End of Life competed in the Formula Student Design students exhibited at the providing high quality end of Care Resource Project integrated Challenge, which involved the design Søstrene Grene store in the Grosvenor into the University’s Pre-Registration and construction of a single-seat Shopping Centre, as part of its Artist life care for their patients and Nursing curriculum and identified racing car. This was then raced against of the Month scheme; second-year Art that many students feel out of their cars from 130 universities worldwide at and Design students and staff exhibited their loved ones.” depth with end of life care. As a result, Silverstone Circuit and the team came their work in the Forum Shopping they founded the Expanding End eighth in the Class 2 competition. The Centre; final-year Fine Art students Rachael Lambe and Ellen Soutter. of Life Care Project, with the aim of students gained real-life engineering installed their artwork in collaboration improving student resilience in the experience, links with industry and with Chester West and Chester Council provision of end of life care. Following new skills. at the Market Street and Trinity Street the publication of this work on the car parks; and the work of final-year Academy of Fabulous NHS Stuff, a A nomination for the Student Radio students in Fine Art, Graphic Design platform to share health and social care Awards was the reward for Bex and Photography was shown in the ideas, services and solutions, the pair Brighty (Radio and TV Production), studio spaces at the Kingsway Campus. led a Twitter webinar through who broadcast her Cat Radio show, @WeEOLC organised by Dr Sarah The Weekend Wind Down, at the Artistic work by international students, Russell (Head of Research at Hospice Warrington Campus. Bex’s Sunday including those at the University, UK), and have recruited a team of night show was nominated for the went on display at Tate Liverpool. student nurses across the country to be ‘Best Entertainment Programme’ The event, ‘From Mittens to Barbies: advocates for the project. Rachael said: and featured interviews and a International Arts-Based Education “We want students to be aware that question and answer session. Bex Research’, featured work by students Annual Review 2018 47

Alannah Brown at Søstrene Grene. Marike Hoekstra's work at Tate Liverpool. Mubashra Latif. The Gogs at Aspiration Live.

from the Faculty of Education and Children’s businesses in the innovation and adoption The Aspiration Live showcase was hosted by the world’s largest sustainable fashion competition, Services. This interactive event emerged as part of low carbon technologies. As a result, Department of Media at the Warrington Campus, which aims to promote environmental of ‘The Pedagogical Turn to Art as Research’ Mubashra is also supported by the UK’s leading and featured local acts such as Jupiter Hollow sustainability in the fashion industry, recognised project, which aims to investigate Arts-Based distributed biomass company Arensis (through Blues Band, The Gogs, OXBLOODS, and Paige Lili’s upcycled collection of denim. This raised Educational Research through a comparative Green Growth Power Ltd). Mubashra became McKenzie, closing with a live set from EDM duo awareness of the damage that dyeing denim international study of doctoral programmes. interested in renewable energy while working Hard T!me. Media student, Alex Melling, said: “I causes to the environment and limited water at Dawood Hercules in Lahore, was encouraged think Aspiration Live 2018 was a fantastic event resources. Lili said: "With this collection, I want to A way of helping to solve Pakistan’s energy to study for a PhD and received a scholarship and it was a wonderful feeling to see the efforts of encourage people to start thinking about others crisis is the aim for Mubashra Latif, through to carry out research on the challenges faced everyone involved in the project come to fruition.” and the future of our planet. Even small changes her PhD research on alternative feedstocks by Biomass Gasification Technology. Mubashra Each Aspiration Live coincides with the release will make a difference.” to convert into energy. Mubashra is based said: “I feel very lucky to be somewhere where of a single and Dan Johnson (Commercial Music in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at my research will be implemented into the real Production and Marketing and Public Relations), Cindy Lim, a physiotherapist based at the Thornton Science Park (TSP) and supported world to solve real world problems. And not fellow students and staff, released 'Trombone' by Singapore Heart Foundation and one of by the University’s Eco-Innovation Cheshire only will I get my PhD, but this research project Hard T!me (Feat. Rosalie), which reached 15 in the University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS)’s first and Warrington project, part-funded by the is also giving me hands-on experience of Music Week Commercial Pop Club chart. international Master’s students studying European Regional Development Fund. This working for Arensis. Also, Pakistan lacks energy Exercise Medicine, shared her work at project is led by the University, in partnership specialists, so I hope eventually to go home as A semi-final place at the Redress Design Award EuroPrevent 2018, the European Congress on with Lancaster University, to work with local an asset to my country.” was achieved by Lili Sipeki (Fashion Design). The Preventive Cardiology in Slovenia. Experts 48 Annual Review 2018

heard from Cindy on the beneficial effects competition devised by UK Games Talent and that a circulation therapy known as External Finance, a Community Interest Company (CIC), Counter Pulsation (ECP) has on lung function. which works with a host of regional contributors The UCS research funding and ECP devices and is funded by the UK government. Nebula are provided through a partnership project Games was awarded £5,000 through the sponsored by Renew® Health, an award- competition to produce a game prototype, ‘The winning, connected health medtech company. Clockwork Rogues’, for a national showcase event. Professor John Buckley (Chester Medical Ryan Lewis said: “Tranzfuser was an amazing School) said: “I’m extremely proud of Cindy’s opportunity for us to show off our skills and push work thus far, and in my 30 years of academic ourselves to create something new and unique to work, she’s certainly one of the brightest and put our own mark on the games industry!” most dedicated postgraduate students with whom I have ever worked. The results she has The first TEDxUoChester talks were organised by reported have helped us greatly in attracting a team of students and filmed in front of a live further interest from clinical and medical student audience at the Kingsway Campus. TEDx scientists, both nationally and internationally.” is a global programme of local, self-organised community-based events under a brand licence Four History undergraduates and postgraduates from TED and the speakers included Hems from UCS are volunteering to support the de Winter, Lou Walker and Dr Christina Dunn. National Lottery-funded restoration of the The films were published on YouTube and the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings. Their research Fallen Angels Dance Theatre film has received Nebula Games Team. will help to ensure that the public’s thoughts over 7,000 views. Event Licensee, Adam Crane and ideas are at the forefront of its multi- (Employer Engagement Co-ordinator) said: “TEDx million pound redevelopment. Student, Caitlin was a fantastic, student-led event, which brought Osborne, said: “It’s great to talk to visitors to gain together many different topics to inspire and their views on the Flaxmill. The redevelopment share ideas with our students.” work is bringing such an important building back to life – and by getting involved in such MSc research carried out at the University shows research we can bring our studies to life.” Alastair that secondary school pupils are more likely to Godfrey (Historic England) said: “It’s fantastic intervene in instances of cyberbullying than that University Centre Shrewsbury and its traditional bullying. Peter Macaulay studied students are supporting the project to restore for a degree in Psychology and then received the Flaxmill.” a sports scholarship to study for an MSc in Family and Child Psychology. This enabled A team of six Games Development students him to complete his studies at the same time were chosen to take part in a national games as coaching the University’s Rowing Club to development competition. Tranzfuser is a national level. His research was produced in Staff and student helpers at TEDxUoChester. Annual Review 2018 49

conjunction with Professor Michael Boulton ŸŸ Emma Barnes worked on a personal project outdoor furniture products. Zest 4 Leisure The University’s second Cybersecurity and found that female participants suggested related to ageing and dementia. identified two designs for possible manufacture. conference was led by third-year student higher levels of positive bystander behaviour Richard Bloxam-Rose, following the success than males, an effect that was consistent across A Nigerian PhD student based at TSP won ŸŸ Leighton Hospital: Students from Fine Art, of his inaugural event. Richard used the both traditional and cyberbullying instances. a research prize for his team’s work on the Graphic Design and Photography collaborated Department of Computer Science’s close Those with previous involvement in instances development of sustainable renewable to develop materials for the teaching links with industry, policing, and government of cyberbullying were also more likely to exhibit and nuclear energy. Austin Benni (Chemical department within the Hospital, received a £50 to attract speakers such as Damian Walton negative bystander responses, such as ignoring Engineering) attended a Nuclear Knowledge prize for their work and the project came top (Director, IntaForensics), who gave his keynote the incident or supporting the bully, and this Management School organised by the in the Quality Improvement Award at the 2018 speech on ‘Cyber Attack – a Clear and Present was more pronounced in male pupils than International Atomic Energy Agency and the Library & Information Health Network North Danger and Demonstration’. Other speakers females. Peter presented his research at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy. West (LIHNN) Quality Awards. included the National Crime Agency, James British Psychological Society’s Social Psychology Twelve groups were given different tasks and each Kettle (Head, Research, PortSwigger Web Section Annual Conference. one delivered a presentation. Austin’s group task ŸŸ Passsoul Studios CIC, St Helens: A Fine Art and Security) and Darren Kewley (Network and was the development of a nuclear knowledge English Literature student working on a Fine Cyber Security Specialist, Protos Networks). Photography students have worked on art and management plan for a nuclear newcomer Art and Photography Experiential Learning documentary projects with social engagement country and his team was the joint winner. placement was instrumental in developing PhD Student Sophie Cowell has continued impact in different community-based and Austin’s research is on sustainable development in a successful Arts Council bid for the studios to grow in her role with the Kick It Out Youth public contexts as follows: the energy sector and how the use of sustainable to continue their work, which resulted in Group (ASPIRE) and has secured her place energy sources, such as renewables and nuclear, funding of £9,000. as a leading advocate and campaigner in ŸŸ Suzanne Bowen worked with Wirral Health will help to provide a more sustainable sector with relation to football and equality. In addition and Social Care and vulnerable young associated improvement in environmental, social Master’s student, Hoimonty Mazumder (Public to working on her PhD, Sophie has presented women on The GIRLS Project: an alternative and financial sustainability. Health), has had two papers published on widely at UK conferences on positive action, informal education programme for girls Bangladesh: one in The Lancet on sexually race and football and given keynote speeches aged 11–19, who have been identified as Art and Design students on their Work Based transmitted infections among Rohingya and presentations to leading organisations being at risk, vulnerable, hard to reach and Learning and Experiential Learning placements refugees and one in the Journal of Aggression, and individuals on her work. Notably, she has with multiple complex needs. worked with the following partners: Maltreatment and Trauma on sexual violence on presented to the FA’s Chair, Greg Clarke, on public transportation. the work of ASPIRE, on equality and diversity ŸŸ Tony Hayes worked with patients at ŸŸ COSAC: Runcorn Smart Street Project: a mixed at an Everton in the Community event and Heathside Mews Residential Care Home group of students from Fine Art, Graphic English Literature graduate, Jonathan Hay, is also at Telford College of Arts and Technology. in Warrington, as part of Warrington Design, Product Design and Interior Design now studying for his MRes in English, which was Sophie has been a tutor on the 2017 Kick Community Living, to portray the residents developed concepts for the smart street of offered by the Department of English for the It Out Equality and Diversity Awareness in in a positive light and promote the values of the future. first time in 2017–18. Jonathan has had two of Football Award and has been accepted into the home. his papers published in postgraduate journals the Football Collective, which is a network ŸŸ Zest 4 Leisure: This national outdoor furniture and presented a paper ‘Science Fiction and the for researchers in football. She has also ŸŸ Mary Wyn Lloyd documented her family and designer and manufacturer worked with Quotidian’ at the 10th Conference of the Beyond been appointed to Wigan Athletic Equality the farming community in her local area in students from Fine Art, Graphic Design and Humanism Conference Series: Cultures of the and Diversity Advisory Group, following a North Wales. Product Design, to develop concepts for new Posthuman in Poland. competitive process. 50 Annual Review 2018

A good example of collaboration with academic that students complete at registration and Enhancing employability departments was the new ASK initiative. ASK re-enrolment. This involves career-focused (Ask questions, Shape ideas, Kick-start careers) questions that provide an insight into the career- Throughout their time at the University, students are equipped with the skills, is a series of industry-led, subject specific readiness of students, track the development knowledge and confidence to take them on the next stage of their professional sessions for students which take the form of of student employability during their time in journey. From embedded employability activities and Work Based Learning in a modern, chat show style Q&A panel. In its higher education, predict employment outcomes the curriculum, to extra-curricular training and events, students have a variety inaugural year, the target of ASK was to inspire and evaluate the effectiveness of employability of learning and development opportunities to give them a head start in the and enable students to learn about specific strategies and interventions. By analysing the data graduate job market. roles and industries and to help them make at departmental level, Careers and Employability informed decisions. ASK engaged 347 students and academic departments can work together Student Futures – Careers and Employability embedding employability in the curriculum in subject-specific sessions and involved 26 to develop employability support and activities offers a broad range of services and consultancy and works collaboratively to progress career external employers, ranging from start-ups to tailored to their students’ needs. to students, employers, academics and other management learning. These arrangements are SMEs, through to public sector organisations. A University colleagues, working to ensure that the documented in Annual Partnership Agreements total of 20 sessions were held, with 50% being An example of this tailored approach was skills, aptitudes and behaviours which graduate with Careers and Employability Link Tutors embedded into scheduled teaching sessions. the Mathematics Careers Event held at employers seek are reflected in the learning (CELTs) or Programme Leaders and often involve Thornton Science Park, to help undergraduate environment. Careers and Employability participating in the planning and delivery of This year also saw the introduction of Careers and postgraduate students improve their advises academic staff on developing and tailored events for programmes. Registration, which is a short questionnaire employability through workshops and

Student Futures – Careers and Employability. ASK session. Annual Review 2018 51

presentations. Employer representatives Association of Student Employment Careers and Employability delivers included: HMRC; Institute for Services (NASES) SEOTY Awards for her Enhance Your Employability (EYE) Mathematics and its Applications; work as a Healthcare Assistant/Student training throughout the year, giving Immunosys Ltd; and the Countess of Nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital students a complete toolkit of skills Chester NHS Foundation Trust. NHS Foundation Trust. Lauren won and knowledge to help them plan the national award in the ‘Above and their next steps, apply for jobs Two new initiatives took place Beyond’ category and the North West effectively and manage their career. this year, adding to the diverse regional award. The awards recognise and Sessions include interview techniques, opportunities on offer to students. promote the outstanding contributions commercial awareness, effective CV CareersFest 2017 proved to be very and achievements of students who writing, developing a LinkedIn profile successful, attracting 48 employers work part-time and study. Lauren and insights into graduate careers. and organisations, and was was nominated by Amanda Woodard The Graduate Head Start programme, attended by over 1,000 students. (Manager, Gynaecology Outpatient aimed at final-year students and recent TEDxUoChester, was held as an Department), who said: “Lauren’s graduates, combines many elements of engagement activity, with the aim dedication to the job and eagerness to EYE Training with online learning and to inspire and broaden students’ learn has definitely enabled me and my careers guidance and is aimed at those horizons. The event, held at the team to continue to provide the highest who feel they need extra support in Kingsway Campus, comprised 11 possible quality of service. I believe that progressing their career ambitions. Lauren Cooper. inspirational speakers talking about Lauren is an exceptional person who fully inter-disciplinary collaboration. deserves the Award.” As well as developing employability skills through core, co- and extra- UniJob continues to be popular Another SEOTY North West regional curricular activities, students and with both students and University winner in the ‘Step up to Leadership’ graduates can visit the Careers and departments. The scheme aims to place category, was Elizabeth Pittaway Employability Centre for advice. In students into part-time jobs on campus (Events Management) for her work on 2017–18, a total of 5,123 students and and enables departments to recruit TEDxUoChester. Elizabeth worked in the graduates called in, 1,219 one-to-one quickly and easily through the service, Careers and Employability Department advice and guidance appointments which is delivered by the Careers and through the UniJob scheme and was took place in person and there were a Employability team. Student workers nominated because of her “enthusiasm, further 3,017 email or online guidance have continued to demonstrate their quality of work and willingness to step up” interactions. The team also manages impact in the workplace and two of by Adam Crane (Employer Engagement The Chester Difference Award, which these students were recognised in the Co-ordinator). Elizabeth said: “This continues to go from strength to 2018 Student Employee of the Year experience has given me the confidence strength and again demonstrates the (SEOTY) Awards. to go the extra mile and perform well in many extra-curricular achievements my next role. Being a regional winner will of students. Points towards the Award Final year Nursing student Lauren definitely benefit me in the future and will are gained from volunteering, work Cooper was recognised at the National look great on my CV.” experience, responsibilities in student Adam Crane and Elizabeth Pittaway. 52 Annual Review 2018

societies, skills development and involved and really immerse yourself provides the opportunity for students part-time work, among many other in University life, as my involvement to apply and develop knowledge, activities. Employers place a high value in volunteering and sports and integrate theory with practice and on the experience gained through societies were key talking points at explore possible future career areas. such skills awards and the following the interview. While it is important to The programme evaluation reports example of James Bullen (Geography stay focused on your degree, you also that a significant number of students and Natural Hazard Management) need to look at the bigger picture. claim to have developed greater self- demonstrates how beneficial The CDA There is tough competition out confidence, personal and professional was in his job applications. there for graduate roles, so you need growth through meaningful something that sets you apart from engagement with the placement James secured a role as Graduate other graduates.” experience. Additionally, placement Consultant in Intelligent Mobility at providers feel the programme helps to Atkins, a global design, engineering Employers are increasingly looking prepare students for employment and and project management consultancy. to recruit students who have already they highlight the positive experience He underwent an intensive application had a period of work experience from of hosting a student and the benefits process, culminating in a presentation their time at university. The Chester it can have on their business. Being Chester Difference Awards 2018. and interview, and received very Internship Programme (CIP) provides assessed, with grades counting positive feedback. James’s overall opportunities for current students towards the degree mark, not only performance resulted in his role and recent graduates to undertake a validates Work Based Learning but also working on self-driving vehicles, smart paid internship, working for a small or helps to provide an authentic learning cities and cloud storage. James said: medium-sized enterprise (SME). Full- experience that challenges comfort “Obtaining The Chester Difference time internships are offered for five zones, with mutual and multiple Excellence Award, Volunteering or 10 weeks, with part-time options benefits for all those involved. Awards and Sports Personality of also available. Financial support is the Year were key talking points in provided by Santander Universities The Venture Programme shapes, my interview. I was able to provide UK, which enables the employer to supports and develops students and examples of where I had gone benefit from the skills and knowledge graduates to start up their business, the extra mile, been involved in of the intern, while providing the to enter self-employment or start projects and had overcome difficult intern with invaluable experience for freelancing. Venture provides students situations. My degree has been a key their future career. with entrepreneurial skills to innovate enabler in obtaining this graduate within an organisation, a skill sought role too, especially my Work Based The University supported around by employers. Sessions are delivered Learning placement, at Ambiental 1,450 students (around 75% of the by entrepreneurs, industry experts, Technical Solutions, where I attended second-year cohort) in successfully business consultants and coaches, GeoBusiness2017 (a global innovation completing a work placement, through a mix of interactive workshops, in the geospatial industry event).” His with over 97% passing the rigorous practical sessions and talks. Students James Bullen with Cherelle Mitchell. advice for other students is “to get academic aspects of the module. This and graduates were successful in Annual Review 2018 53

#100Students100Stories 031 Charlotte, BA International Business Management and Marketing

Venture Accelerate winners.

Charlotte’s story securing start-up funding and other support useable sanitary products. Other initiatives short courses or accommodation costs for to set up in business, courtesy of Santander receiving start-up funding were Yam work experience. Funding was awarded to This photo was taken at the first round Universities UK, after taking part in a Venture Kovatch Photography, Sarah The Dog Carer 131 students in 2017–18. of the British Touring Car Championship Programme’s Accelerate event. and Amazing Performing Arts, while The at Brands Hatch racetrack in Kent. As part Diet Maze, BossGal and Rentspeg gained Students who are proactive in engaging of my placement year at BMW UK in CRM One of the successful projects chosen other awards. with career planning, develop a portfolio of Marketing, I’ve had opportunities to manage was the idea of Stephen Noon and Jordan skills and can articulate their achievements national direct marketing campaigns by Oddie (Business Studies) who received While there are a huge number of to employers, are in a great position to seize myself, work at various large scale events £250 to progress the research and activities for students, many find it difficult the career opportunities presented to them including the BMW PGA Championship and development of NextGym, which aims to to participate in work experience or as graduates. This is shown by the fact that Goodwood Festival of Speed and assist my be the first self-sustaining eco-gym in the other employability enhancing events a total of 95.6% of 2016–17 University of team with the introduction of the GDPR. North West. Beth Henwood (Geography because of financial barriers. The Chester Chester graduates are in employment or I’ve had the most amazing year and would and International Development Studies) Employability Fund was established to further study. However this only represents recommend a placement year to anyone! As received £500 for her social enterprise Love help those students. If they receive a the beginning of their career journey and I finish the last few weeks of my placement, Every Day, which aims to address the taboo specific bursary or scholarship, or they the opportunities they have experienced I’m now looking forward to returning to around menstruation in Uganda, tackle are a young carer or have a disability, they at the University will equip students to fulfil Chester to complete the final year of my period poverty and educate and empower could apply for up to £500 towards travel their potential as they progress through International Business and Marketing degree. women in Uganda to create and sell re- expenses, smart clothes for interviews, their careers in a changing job market. #100Students100Stories 024 Steveen, BA International Relations and Sociology

Steveen’s story

The past three years have been so amazing, I have enjoyed them so much. Studying International Relations and Sociology has showed me so much, and taught me so much about the world. I could not have chosen a better place for my undergrad. The city is very welcoming, and lecturers have been there throughout it all. I will miss the University, the city, and everything it has to offer. This is not the end of #mychesterstory, just the beginning of another story. Learning Environment 56 Annual Review 2018

outcomes and the teaching profession. Staff They are the first parent and child to receive the accolade. Students are fortunate to draw on the extensive knowledge and skills of staff members who receive external recognition for The 2018 Learning and Teaching excellence in many different spheres. Conference saw the inaugural staff teaching awards, which provided The Academic Development Team in awarded a Senior Fellowship. Over 100 recognition for outstanding teaching the Learning and Teaching Institute staff from across the University remain teams, innovative and research-informed supports all colleagues involved in engaged in developmental programmes teaching, leadership in learning and teaching or supporting learning to leading towards initial or enhanced teaching, and making positive changes develop their teaching practices, placing higher education teaching qualifications. to support student achievements. the needs of students first and helping Awards were also presented for staff to gain recognition for their work. Phil Smith (Visiting Research Fellow, outstanding contributions to teaching The new and refreshed schemes have Business Research Institute) was from postgraduate students, visiting assisted staff in different roles and at recognised as one of the top 100 lecturers and support services. different career stages to achieve a level global influencers in retail by Vend in of Higher Education Academy (HEA) its worldwide list. In addition to his Dr Christina Stanley (Lecturer, Animal Fellowship. In 2017–18, these schemes key management roles in companies Behaviour and Welfare) was named included a Postgraduate Certificate (PG including Asda, B&Q and Makro, he as one of the top 10 Higher Education Cert) in Learning and Teaching in Higher gave his time to Chester Cathedral to social media superstars for 2017. The Education for newly appointed academic develop the retail strategy which resulted competition was run by Jisc, the UK staff (with a similar PG Cert in Professional in the redevelopment of the gift shop. higher education, further education and Phil Smith. Education run from within the Faculty of He also led a team of retail mentors on skill sectors’ not-for-profit organisation for Health and Social Care for new staff); an the Welsh Government’s ‘Thriving High digital services and solutions. The award in-house recognition process for more Street Campaign’ and has mentored aims to celebrate the excellent social experienced staff; and a new scheme, business owners and managers in media work by sector professionals and Teaching and Learning Essentials for Liverpool and Ellesmere Port. the most innovative ways of using social New Teachers (TALENT), to support PhD media to enhance their practice. students, visiting lecturers and support Academic history was made by Dr Ruth staff with teaching responsibilities. The Healey (Department of Geography and The work of Dr Michelle Mattison scheme proved to be successful, with International Development) when she (Lecturer, Psychology) and Professor 45 attendees starting work towards a became the fifth member of University Penny Cooper (Barrister; Institute for teaching qualification over the year. staff to receive an HEA National Teaching Criminal Policy Research, Birkbeck, A total of 22 staff members gained Fellowship, joining her father, Professor University of London) was shortlisted Associate Fellowship of the HEA, 28 Mick Healey, in being recognised for for both the 2017 Times Higher Education achieved Fellowship status, and six were her outstanding impact on student (THE) Awards and the 2018 Educate Dr Ruth Healey. Dr Andy Williams. Annual Review 2018 57

North Awards. The pair worked in Hospitality and Residential Services staff to research, development and collaboration with the New South were successful at the TUCO awards innovation at the Cheshire and Wirral Wales Department of Justice and the for in-house caterers in the higher and Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Police Force of New South Wales on a further education sector. Tom Maxwell Recognition Awards. project working to implement the use (Bar Manager) gained a bronze in the Bar of intermediaries in child abuse cases in Skills competition. Artisan Baker, Dave A social media project about a key event Australia and gave evidence to the Royal Quinn, won silver and best in class for his in German history was run by Dr Richard Commission into Institutional Responses Cookie Challenge in the Salon Culinaire Millington (Senior Lecturer, Department to Child Sexual Abuse. In the final report, category, bronze and best in class for his of Modern Languages). To mark the the Royal Commission put forward a Bread Display and bronze for his Coffee 65th anniversary of the first uprising in recommendation that the provision of Shop Style Sponge Cake. the Eastern Bloc, Dr Millington brought intermediaries be rolled out across all it to life through a German and English Tom Maxwell. states in Australia. Their achievements Dr Lisa Peters (Policy Implementation Twitter project, which saw seven fictional in conducting research and delivering Officer, Academic Quality Support East Germans tweeting ‘live’ from the training to over 400 justice system Services) represented Wales as an uprising, using material based on oral practitioners, in order to implement umpire for the ladies’ final between histories recorded during his research. the first pilot intermediary scheme in Canada and Sweden at the World Junior This achieved recognition through the Australia for child victims of sexual abuse, Curling Championships in Aberdeen. country’s Ministry for Culture, Ministry of were recognised in the International This follows on from her achievement the Interior and TV channels. Collaboration of the Year category at as the first Welsh umpire at a World the THE Awards and the International Curling Federation event, when she Professor Joe Howe, Executive Director Partnership category at the Educate umpired over 60 games at the European of Thornton Energy Research Institute, North Awards. Championships C Group in Andorra. has recently been appointed as a Non- Executive member of the Engineering Dr Andy Williams (Senior Lecturer, Four full-length albums of solo and Construction Industries Training Board Department of Mechanical Engineering) orchestral contemporary harpsichord (ECITB), the statutory skills body for has been appointed as an ad hoc music have been recorded by Dr the British engineering construction member of the Air Quality Expert Group. Christopher Lewis (Lecturer, Department industry. Professor Howe has also been This is a high profile, independent of Performing Arts) for Naxos Records. participating in an ECITB task force scientific committee that informs He performs internationally and considering the future skills requirements Government on air quality and Dr has toured widely in Europe, North for this important sector for the North Williams is contributing expertise America and the South Pacific. West, especially in Cheshire. on transport technology, transport emissions and exhaust emission Professor Vimal Sharma (Department The Roman history of Chester came reduction technologies for the of Social Work and Interprofessional under the spotlight for a Channel 4 Department for Environment, Food and Education) was awarded a ‘Lifetime primetime documentary. Dr Caroline Dr Lisa Peters. Rural Affairs. Achievement Award’ for his contribution Pudney (Lecturer, Department of History 58 Annual Review 2018

and Archaeology) was interviewed by Professor Dr Maziar Ashrafian Bonab (Senior Lecturer, Award at the BASES Conference for MSc research practice and research. Professor Finnegan was Alice Roberts for the programme, Britain’s Most Chester Medical School) was interviewed for conducted by alumnus, Joshua Lee, on muscle also awarded one of 10 Travelling Fellowships Historic Towns. The interview took place at the Iranian television as part of a series profiling Iranian damage and changes in resting metabolic rate from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. Racecourse, where Caroline explained how expatriates and their jobs overseas. Dr Bonab is a after exercise. This was supervised by Professor The Churchill Fellows investigate overseas Chester was a key strategic location for the medical doctor, a biomolecular archaeologist and Twist and Dr Jamie Highton and feeds into their approaches that have had a positive impact on Roman army. a human molecular/medical geneticist, having research group’s broader interests in the responses a range of healthcare issues, returning with any worked in Iran as a forensic pathologist, forensic to training and match activities in rugby players. new solutions that benefit their working practice Department of Theology and Religious anthropologist and then founder and head of the Professor Twist said: “The students gain a great and communities in the UK. This funding is being Studies staff have gained external recognition Iranian National Museum of Medical Sciences. deal from the process of being involved in a used to study approaches in preparing nurses to through the appointment of Professor Elaine project, both in terms of research training and care for military personnel in the USA. Graham to the Theology and Religious A fellowship from BASES (British Association of experience that makes them stand out when Studies sub-panel for the Research Excellence Sport and Exercise Sciences) was awarded to applying for jobs or postgraduate studentships.” Professor Paul Kingston (Centre for Ageing Studies) Framework 2021. Professor Paul Middleton Professor Craig Twist, Department of Sport and was invited to chair the National Health Service has also won a place at the US-based Center Exercise Science for his professional achievement, A fellowship with the American Academy of England’s Safeguarding Adults Network. This is the of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, to join skills, knowledge and service to the Association Nursing was awarded to Professor Alan Finnegan, national voice of adult safeguarding leads working eight other international scholars for an and the sport and exercise science community. who is only the 12th UK nurse to be selected for, or on behalf of, English Clinical Commissioning intensive period of collaborative study around He also received the Sportesse Sport and Exercise to join the Academy. This award recognises Groups, and its role is to support NHS England in the theme of ‘Religion and Violence’. Science Free Communication Presentation nursing leaders in education, management, the strategic delivery of adult safeguarding services.

Professor Lynne Kennedy. Professor Alice Roberts with Dr Caroline Pudney. Professor Paul Middleton and Professor Elaine Graham. Professor Craig Twist. Annual Review 2018 59

Peter Shelston (Career Consultant, Professor Lynne Kennedy (Head) served An invitation to chair the Scientists Careers and Employability Department) as a member of the Active Workplace for Cycling Network for the European was recognised by the Association of Physical Activity Task Force sub-group Cyclists’ Federation was accepted by Graduate Careers Advisory Services for key stakeholders for Active Cheshire Professor Peter Cox (Department of (AGCAS) for being the best student on with Dr Lizzy Deery (Lecturer); was an Social and Political Science). This body the AGCAS/Warwick Career Education, invited judge on the UK Active Awards, co-ordinates and brings together Information and Guidance in Higher which were presented at a Parliamentary contributions for academics of all Education postgraduate qualification, event on Physical Activity and Public disciplines supporting the advocacy and was awarded the John Roberts Health; is on the National Strategic Group work of the Federation, and produces Memorial Prize. on Promoting Public Health to Allied strategic advice on socially and Health Care Professionals for Public environmentally sustainable transport. An invitation to appear on BBC One’s Health England; attended the National As part of the role, Dr Cox has been Countryfile was forthcoming for Dr Krista Stakeholder Forum to work on a new involved in discussions in Brussels, McLennan (Lecturer, Department of national policy framework for healthy advising on the European Cyclists’ Biological Sciences). She has developed a and sustainable diets; and attended the Federation Vision 2030 strategic scale for estimating pain levels in sheep, UK Chief Medical Officer 2011 Physical plan, which is identifying long-term based on facial expressions and was Activity Guidelines Update Scientific planning for sustainable urban invited to assess the flock of presenter, Consensus Meeting with Dr Deery. Dr mobility across Europe. Dr Krista McLennan (left). Adam Henson, to identify when pain Orla Flannery (Senior Lecturer) was relief should be administered. appointed as an expert advisor on obesity Dr Maeve Marmion (Senior Lecturer, and weight management for NICE (the Chester Business School) received BBC One’s The One Show visited the National Institute for Health and Care international recognition as one of Kingsway Campus to learn more Excellence) for its Centre for Guidelines, the 51 Most Awesome Scholars in about the Spirograph toy, which is while Professor Weili Li has acted as an Tourism. Women Academics in Tourism 50 years old. Presenter, Marty Jopson, international advisor on a High Value (WAiT) set up the awards to celebrate made a short film and Lesley Halliwell Nutrition Project at the Cawthron Food exceptional scholars who have (Visiting Lecturer, Department of Research Institute in New Zealand. inspired others by their contribution, Fine Art), Neil Grant (Head), Dr Alan encouragement and virtues. The list Summers (Senior Lecturer), Tom Hignett Lindsey Nicholls (Lecturer, Public Health was created from over 200 nominations and Chris Millward (Technicians/ and Wellbeing) was awarded the worldwide and chosen by an Demonstrators, Department of Art and title of Queen’s Nurse by the Queen’s international panel of 16 judges. Design) made a two-metre wooden Nursing Institute. This prestigious title is Spirograph for the programme. awarded to nurses ‘who are committed Academics from the University of to learning, leadership, and high Chester Law School have participated Staff from the Department of Clinical standards of practice and patient care’ in the following activities: Professor Sciences have participated in a range in community nursing, and is held by Chantal Davies gave evidence at the of national and community projects. only 100 nurses across the UK. All Party Parliamentary Group on Lesley Halliwell. 60 Annual Review 2018

Women in Work on the use of positive online resource to assist with running Group to focus on apprenticeship action to address gender segregation institutional or cross-institutional development and delivery. Lisa and has provided keynote speeches action learning programmes. It attended the Association’s 2017 and training on positive action and was funded by the Leadership annual conference as an invited human rights at three universities. Foundation for Higher Education. speaker on degree apprenticeships She has also sat on the board of the and took two apprentices, Jack Equality Challenge Unit and been on The University commenced de Wynter-Smith (Airbus) and the committee to merge the ECU into implementation of a 180 degree Emilia Hoyle (HeatTrace) to share AdvanceHE. Dr Emma Roberts (Senior feedback scheme for managers. their experiences of the Chartered Lecturer) has been invited to participate The first year of a three-year Manager Degree Apprenticeship in a Young EU Private International implementation plan involved 63 programme. Lisa said: “The feedback Lawyers project on Recognition of managers across the institution was excellent – the apprentices were Status and is the only UK representative being provided with developmental the stars of the show.” on this international project. Eghosa feedback to enable them to enhance Ekhator (Lecturer) is a member of the their management skills. Chester Students’ Union held the 1839 Global Network of Human Rights and Awards at Storyhouse to reward both the Environment for policy-makers and Professor Emma Rees, (Department of teaching excellence, and those who Lisa Rowe. activists working on human rights and English/Institute of Gender Studies) also make a difference by supporting the environment. appeared on the panel for BBC One’s in a pastoral capacity. The winners, The Big Questions, to discuss issues as voted by students, were: Rebecca Dr Shelley Piasecka (Senior Lecturer, around gender and equality. The Collins (Geography and International Department of Performing Arts) topical debate TV programme, hosted Development); Neil Pickles (Biological was invited to a conference on Race, by Nicky Campbell, asked the panel Sciences); Connie Hancock (Business Racism and Xenophobia, hosted by to discuss if women are holding and Finance); David Acquaye (Business MEP Cecile Kyenge and New York themselves back in the workplace and Finance); Denise Meakin (Centre University at the European Parliament and beyond. for Work Related Studies); Jasmine in Brussels. Stanley-Ahmed (Chester Medical Lisa Rowe (Deputy Head, Centre School); Sam Moss-McCleave (Student The North West Cross Institutional for Work Related Studies/Business Futures); Reece Cushing (Geography Action Learning Project was runner Engagement Partnerships) was Student Academic Representative); up for the Developing Excellent chosen to join a new national Jake Edwards (Sport and Active Practice Award from the Staff working group on degree Lifestyle); and the Porters. Cherelle Development Forum for Higher apprenticeships. She is one of only Mitchell, CSU President, said: “We want Education. Gemma Edwards (Human a small number of people selected to demonstrate that there are those at Resources Business Partner) was one to become a member of the the University that constantly engage, of the contributors from North West Chartered Association of Business challenge and inspire students to learn universities who developed this Schools Apprenticeships Working and develop.” Nicky Campbell and Professor Emma Rees. Annual Review 2018 61

for the development of a series of higher An intervention workshop, CHANGES Research and innovation education and professional development (Challenging Hazing and Negative Group courses addressing skills shortages in flood Events in Sport), developed and led by Professor The University fosters a rich environment for research and innovation, which management, modelling and engineering. The Moira Lafferty (Department of Psychology), brings local, regional and international recognition for staff and students and Department of Geography and International has informed and developed from research has a positive impact on society. Development and Reaseheath College, relating to the student athlete experience of together with industry stakeholders, are initiation activities and welcome events. This Funding for research at the University included Fund Awards were granted for the following exploring the development of work-focused has been delivered to over 200 student sport a £1.39 million recurrent grant from the Higher projects: Health in Ghana; Sustainable modules which can be standalone, build up to officers/officials and involved working closely Education Funding Council for England/Office Transport in Brazil; Literacy and Equality in a Foundation Degree in River and Coastal Flood with British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) for Students (HEFCE/OfS) and more than Francophone Africa; Disaster Risk Reduction Engineering and Management, or a Master’s through presentations at the BUCS Advisory £900,000 for knowledge transfer activities. in the Caribbean; and Conflict Prevention and degree/Continuing Professional Development Board, BUCS Regional Committees, the BUCS The value of grant and contract applications Resolution in Africa. The following examples provision in ‘Flood Risk Assessment, Modelling Annual Conference and the BUCS/Rugby processed amounted to £24 million and show the scope of the research from across and Engineering’ (FRAME). The courses are Football Union student event at Twickenham. successful applications to £5.5 million, with a the institution. being developed with the Government’s More than 15 universities have requested the success rate of 51%. The Research Councils UK Industrial Strategy in mind, recognising that delivery of the intervention workshop and grants accounted for over £500,000, while five A successful joint bid of £112,000 was upgrading water and flood defences is an discussions are ongoing with Student Sport Quality-Related Global Challenges Research secured from the HEFCE/OfS Catalyst Fund urgent priority. Scotland to roll out the ‘Train the Facilitator’

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programme, so that others can be Font Palma to lead the Research and Mariska Griffith (Research Assistant, trained to deliver the workshop. Development of a new technology Department of Public Health) carried for carbon capture, continuous out 26 semi-structured interviews Dr Yu Shi and Dr Yu Jia (Senior cryogenic separation, patented by at three Cheshire centres for the Lecturers, Department of Mechanical sister company PMW Technology Ltd. homeless and collaborated with Asmait Engineering) at the Thornton Science PMW Research Director Paul Willson Yohannes (Mount Sinai Hospital, New Park (TSP) are working with partners said: “I am delighted to be working York) on the project. They found that Titan Wind Energy and Nanjing with the University team at TSP who homeless people expressed the view University of Aeronautics in China and contribute outstanding technical that behavioural lifestyle factors, such Ilika Technologies in the UK, to find a skills, ambition and commitment to as substance abuse and engaging in more innovative, and cost effective an exciting but demanding project.” criminal activities, are the causes of Professor Moira Lafferty. way to maintain off shore wind becoming homeless. However, further turbines. The objective is to develop an A collaborative research project on discussions uncovered life events integrated smart composite, which will decarbonising gas in the North West is that seem to have weakened their be incorporated on to the wind turbine taking place at the TSP in partnership capacity to engage in relationships, to blades, and powered by a combination with Costain, the smart infrastructure connect with social institutions and of an energy vibration harvester and solutions company. The Departments deal with the demands of society. The a solid state battery. The composite of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, published research will encourage will be able to perform autonomous Chemical Engineering, Mechanical policy-makers and service providers structural health monitoring of the Engineering and Natural Sciences to devote the same attention to blades, to detect the early signs of are working alongside the Thornton tackling the fundamental determinants damage, help to predict maintenance Energy Research Institute and Costain’s of homelessness as to that of the scheduling, prevent the icing of the energy teams. Gerard Shore, Oil behavioural causes. Dr Yu Jia and Dr Yu Shi with Ilika staff. blades and sustain the power supply. and Gas Sector Director for Costain Alongside staff involvement, this said: “We will be working alongside Professor Chantal Davies completed project will also give students the the University to develop the new a one-year funded research project chance to work on short-term research. technologies and people needed, not on the use of positive action in only to keep pace with the energy gender segregated apprenticeships Building on the University’s energy transformation, but to lead it.“ in England with the Young Women’s expertise at TSP, carbon capture Trust. Her report, ‘The Use of Positive experts within the Department of The social and economic conditions Action in Apprenticeships Across the Chemical Engineering are working which contribute to homelessness UK’, will inform the development of closely with start-up energy company have been explored in a research new national guidance on positive PMW Research Ltd, which is based project, which resulted in a win for action by the Equality and Human on site in the High Growth Centre. the researchers at the Educate North Rights Commission, and was launched PMW Research’s Director, Paul Willson, Awards in the research category. Dr in Parliament. Chantal is also part of The PMW Research Team. is collaborating with Dr Carolina Mzwandile Mabhala (Reader) and a consortium which gained Marie Annual Review 2018 63

Professor Chantal Davies. The BEACHeS Study Steering Group. VR collaborative project. VR collaborative project.

Sklodowska-Curie Actions EU funding for the enable Acceptance and Commitment Therapy a web-based psychological intervention to the wider children’s workforce. Dr Charlotte doctoral training network, INNOVATEDIGNITY, (ACT)-based psychological therapy sessions improve wellbeing and reduce healthcare use Rowland, West Cheshire’s GP Clinical Lead for has given evidence at the All Party Parliamentary to be delivered to people with cancer who in women with advanced breast cancer. paediatrics, said: “We are thrilled to have been Group on Women in Work, and has provided are transitioning into specialist palliative care nominated for the award and it has been a true keynote speeches and training on positive services. Professor Nick Hulbert Williams A collaborative project, using Virtual Reality partnership approach.” action and human rights at three other (Department of Psychology), who is leading (VR) to help manage lower respiratory tract universities. As a board member of the Equality the BEACHeS Research Study said: “This will be infections in children and reduce avoidable The Enhancing Fieldwork Learning project Challenge Unit (ECU), she has been involved in one of the first studies that begins to explore hospital admissions, was a finalist in the Journal is led by the Department of Geography and the merger of the ECU into the newly created the benefits of ACT empirically for this group of of Health Visiting awards in the ‘Contribution International Development, in collaboration higher education organisation, Advance HE. patients and we are very excited to be working to Health Visiting Education Award’ category. with the Universities of Reading and Sheffield. with both Marie Curie Hospices and Macmillan Academics from the Faculty of Health and It focuses on fieldwork and ‘out-of-classroom’ The University, in partnership with the University Cancer Support on this project.“ Social Care and health professionals from activities for undergraduates, promoting the of Edinburgh and terminal illness charity Marie the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS effective use of mobile technologies and Curie, has been awarded £34,000 by Macmillan Professor Nick Hulbert-Williams is part of a Foundation Trust and NHS West Cheshire social media to enhance students’ learning, Cancer Support for a new research study. This is team awarded a research grant by the Cancer Clinical Commissioning Group developed skills and employability. The project has won to develop a psychological support intervention Council South Australia. The project is being the workshop after it was found locally that a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence for cancer patients who have been referred led by Dr Lisa Beatty at Flinders University, there was a gap in education and continuing from Advance HE (formerly the Higher into palliative care services. The funding will Adelaide, and will undertake a pilot trial of professional development in this area among Education Academy, HEA), which recognises 64 Annual Review 2018

and rewards collaborative work that alliance with HCD Economics. will explore why physical activity has had a demonstrable impact on The work is founded on six successful levels drop off dramatically during teaching and learning. Professor Derek research bids over the past year, with adolescence and how university France, said: “This was originally meant an aggregate funding of over £3 environments may facilitate positive to be a three-year cross-disciplinary million, and offers a unique insight physical activity behaviour. project, which was funded by the HEA, and perspective into what matters but such has been its success that, to patients as well as decision- As part of the ongoing evaluation of eight years on, it continues to run with makers, informed by academic rigour, the Brightlife project, which aims to new collaboration and support from independence and credibility. The reduce social isolation among over the British Ecological Society.” research is characterised from a 50s in Cheshire West and Chester, societal perspective, using a range of the Centre for Ageing Studies has The Social Work team at the relevant measures of burden, including secured increased funding from The Warrington Campus, along with patient-reported outcomes, healthcare Big Lottery for a Social Return on partners from three other higher resource use, and personal medical Investment (SROI) evaluation. SROI is a education institutions and local and non-medical costs. The alliance framework for measuring, identifying employers, were awarded a £1 between the University and HCD and accounting for a broader concept million teaching partnership grant, Economics provides a mechanism of value and improved wellbeing, by enabling knowledge transfer and to meet the health demand for incorporating social, environmental practice development across the economic analysis within healthcare and economic costs and benefits. On region for a minimum of two years. and specifically the need for health the Brightlife project, data is being One of the core aims is to create economics and business intelligence collected from beneficiaries of social the right environments for excellent within the public and third sectors. prescribing and a broad range of practice and innovation to flourish, stakeholders, giving a rich data set that leading to better outcomes for The University is one of four considers all aspects of social value Professor Derek France and Dr Katharine Welsh. vulnerable individuals and families. institutions to take part in a new to supplement the other qualitative This accredited collaboration is international multi-site study on and quantitative data on the project. hosted by Liverpool City Council students and their physical activity. and the funding will be used to The research is an inter-university Visiting Professors Susan Benbow support change and improvements collaboration between the Universities and Sharmi Bhattacharyya have in social work education, as of Chester, South Wales, Wales been working with Professor Paul part of the move towards the Trinity Saint David, and Australian Kingston on a project analysing establishment of a new regulator Catholic, exploring how first-year Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) for the social work profession. students experience physical activity. reports from reviews that involved Professor Lynne Kennedy and Dr older adults (60+) as victims and/ Studies into the societal burden of Katherine Markwell, (Senior Lecturer, or perpetrators. These reviews are illness are being undertaken within the Department of Clinical Sciences and carried out when an individual The team working with HCD Economics. Faculty of Health and Social Care, in Nutrition), are leading the study and aged 16+ appears to have died Annual Review 2018 65

from violence, abuse or neglect by a person from 1995 to the Present Day’; Angharad Harrop easier digital version that can be accessed on a who is a relative, a partner or a member of (Lecturer, Department of Performing Arts) – range of devices. Students can rate the quality the same household. This project involved £1,000 for ‘Perguntas and Antebion – Creating of their practice learning experience, which is a secondary qualitative analysis of existing Intercultural Performance for Children in Brazil’; instantly collated and presented to placement public documents for 30 reviews, to identify Dr Nikos Kavallaris (Senior Lecturer, Department area and University staff in an accessible report. learning and improve service responses of Mathematics) – £2,340 for ‘Computation PARE also provides a closed instant messenger to domestic abuse. Areas of complexity Modelling and Stochastic Analysis of DNA function, to allow the student, the practice included the personal use of terminology, Dynamics’; Dr Martin McNally (Lecturer, educator and the lecturer to communicate the different focus of risk assessment in older Department of Geography and Development and bridge geographical barriers and the adults and the myths about older adults Studies) – £3,510 for ‘International Fieldwork often maligned ‘theory/practice gap’. This and violence. The study also highlighted the Experience, Human Geography (GE6019)’; Ryan has been a successful collaborative project stressful nature of the roles of caring, and Michael Nolan (MRes student, Department of involving academics, students and stakeholders being cared for, and family experience of Biological Sciences) – £500 for ‘Conservation combining to improve the student experience mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse. of Critically Endangered Primates in Ghana’s and has received funding from Health Education Rainforests’; Dr Geraldine O’Connor (Lecturer, England (North). The Department of Clinical Sciences secured Department of Biological Sciences) – £650 two Innovate UK grants: Professors Saphwan for ‘Next Generation Sequencing of Immune The Faculty of Education and Children's Services Al-Assaf and Weili Li are working on a two- Receptors in Autoimmune Conditions’; Dr has published insights from a three-year year £150,000 project, in partnership with Simon Oliver (Senior Lecturer, Department of EU Funded project ‘Inside Out – Outside In: Sainsbury’s, to reduce fat and salt in soups, Biological Sciences) – £1,000 for ‘Enhancing Building Bridges in Teacher Education Through sauces and ready meals by utilisation of novel the Detection Rates of Acoustically Tagged Encounters with Diversity’, which explores one processing to create novel microstructures. Sharks for Basin-wide Telemetry Studies’; and of the biggest challenges for teachers in schools Primates in Ghana’s rainforests. Professor Al-Assaf gained another grant of Adam Welsh (MRes student, Department of across Europe. The project has strengthened the £57,000 for the development of food expiry Biological Sciences) – £500 for ‘Conservation of teaching profession through sharing practice labelling with Mimica Lab Ltd, plus a further Endangered Primates in Ghana’s Rainforests’. developed in response to the increasing student £6,000 from the company. diversity in classrooms across Europe. Dr Bethan The Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation Hulse and Professor Allan Owens were members A number of researchers have benefited from (PARE) project was originally developed to make of the team of teacher educators from Sweden, Santander International Research Excellence learning in practice easier and more effective Finland, Hungary, Austria, Spain, Estonia and Awards: Professor Roy Alexander (Department for student nurses, while also helping clinical Germany. In addition to academic publications, of Geography and Development Studies) – educators and lecturers to support students this practice-based research project produced £5,000 for ‘International Fieldwork Experience, and colleagues. It has been adopted by another a series of three evocative video reports for Physical (GE6021)’; Stephanie Burgess-Arteaga 10 universities for 17 healthcare professional other professionals, including headteachers (MA student, European Languages and Global programmes. PARE takes paper based practice and senior teachers responsible for intercultural Cultures) – £500 for ‘A Critical Discourse assessment documentation used by healthcare and multicultural education, education policy- Analysis of Social and Political Issues in a professional educators to assess students in makers and others who are responding to these Collection of Spanish Fanzines and Punk Music training, and provides a more efficient and issues and helping to shape teacher education. Inside Out Workshop. 66 Annual Review 2018

Publications

The following selection of original research and creative work demonstrates the breadth of publications generated from within the University, some emerging from its own publishing outlets, the University of Chester Press and Flash: The International Short-Short Story Press.

Dr Tim Grady.

Shortlisting for two leading literary prizes has been the significant achievement for Dr Tim Grady’s book, A Deadly Legacy: German Jews and the Great War. Dr Grady was the only UK author of eight to be shortlisted for the 2018 Cundill History Prize, which recognises historical scholarship, originality, literary quality and broad appeal. The book explores the experience of German Jews during the First World War and how the aftermath of the conflict affected their lives. The publication also made the final shortlist of six titles for the 2018 Wolfson History Prize, which is the UK’s foremost award for historical publishing. Annual Review 2018 67

Dr Lucy Andrew (Lecturer, Department of English) Dr Simon Grennan (Leading Research Fellow, wrote The Boy Detective in Early British Children’s Department of Art and Design) edited Marie Literature: Patrolling the Borders between Boyhood Duval with Roger Sabin and Julian Waite; and and Manhood. Parables of Care. Creative Responses to Dementia Care, As Told by Carers with Ernesto Priego, David Atkinson (Visiting Lecturer, Department of Christopher Sperandio and Peter Wilkins. Media) wrote Inside Fatherhood. Dr Donna Jackson (Senior Lecturer, Department Dr Mark Duffett (Reader, Department of Media) of History and Archaeology) wrote US Foreign wrote Counting Down Elvis: His 100 Finest Songs. Policy in the Horn of Africa.

Valerie Ebrahimi (Senior Lecturer, Department of Professor Tim Jenkins (University Centre Social Work and Interprofessional Education) and Shrewsbury) and Dr Rachael Abbiss (Visiting Hazel Chapman (Senior Lecturer, Department Lecturer, Department of History and of Acute Adult Care) edited Reablement Services Archaeology) edited Fortress Salopia: Exploring in Health and Social Care: A Guide to Practice for Shropshire’s Military History from the Prehistoric FORTRESS

Fortress Salopia is the culmination of contributions from LITERARY ILLUMINATION LITERARY heritage and historic professionals, practising archaeologists Intersections in literature and science Students and Support Workers. Period to the Twentieth Century. and academic historians that explores the unique military past of the county of Shropshire from the prehistoric period to the 20th century. Shropshire is one of the most Literary Illumination examines the relationship characteristic counties of the Welsh Marches and occupied a strategic position between England and Wales. Consequently, between literature and artificial illumination,

in Nineteenth-Century Literature in Nineteenth-Century LITERARY the county boasts the highest numbers of Iron Age hillforts demonstrating that developments of lighting The Evolution of Artificial Light in England and the greatest density of Motte & Bailey castles. technology during the nineteenth century definitively

The archaeological remains that adorn the landscape are a prescient reminder that SALOPIA Dr Hannah Ewence and Dr Tim Grady Dr Nikos Kavallaris (SeniorShropshire Lecturer, was once a frontier battleground, although such reminders are often lost altered the treatment of light as symbol, metaphor ILLUMINATION amongst the picturesque rural landscape that prevails today. However, Shropshire’s and textual motif. Correspondingly, the book also military significance is not just confined to the prehistoric and medieval periods. The Evolution Throughout the last 400 years the county has maintained military associations and engages with the changing nature of darkness, and of Artificial Light in (Senior Lecturers, Department of History and Department of Mathematics)became a major centrewrote of training and supply during both World Wars. LITERARY how the influence of artificial light altered both public Nineteenth-Century Comprising seven chapters Fortress Salopia explores a range of phenomenon perceptions of, and behaviour within, darkness, as Literature ILLUMINATION throughout the past two thousand years. Andy Wigley contextualises the origins of well as examining literary chiaroscuros. Within each of Archaeology), wrote Minorities and the First World Non-Local Partial Differential Equations for THE PREHISTORIC PERIOD TO 20TH CENTURY EXPLORING SHROPSHIRE'S MILITARY HISTORY FROM hillforts and their social context within the evolution of the wider landscapes around them. Roger White focuses on the inter-relationship between the Roman Army and the four main chapters dedicated to the analysis of a single native peoples in Shropshire and on the legacy of urbanisation and Romanisation in dominant light source within the long nineteenth- War: From War to Peace. Engineering and Biology: MathematicalWroxeter. Paul Belford examines the significance of Offa’s Dyke, the western boundary of the Kingdom of Mercia, large parts of which survive in Shropshire. Rachael Abbiss century – firelight, candlelight, gaslight, and electric considers the changing military landscape during the Georgian period including light – the author considers the phenomenological preparations for war, socio-economic developments and the creation of new military properties of the light sources, and where their Modelling and Analysis withstructures. Takashi Tim Jenkins reflects on theSuzuki. contribution of the county to the training and supply demands imposed during the two world wars and later 20th century conflict. presence would be felt most strongly in the RICHARD LEAHY This includes the development of military installations and their significance as Fortress nineteenth century, before collating a corpus archaeological remains in the 21st century. Ruth R. Brown and Kay Smith highlight Dr Valerie Gant (Senior Lecturer, Department of the significance of the arms and armour collections in Shropshire museums focusing of texts for each light source and environment. on two rare shields known as Wrexham bucklers. James Pardoe deliberates upon the interpretation of our military heritage through the medium of regimental museums and considers their sustainability in an increasingly changing socio-economic climate. Social Work) wrote Working with Family Carers. Dr Richard Leahy (Lecturer, Department of EDITED BY TIM JENKINS AND RACHAEL ABBISS SALOPIA In conclusion, Fortress Salopia is a unique miscellany of Shropshire’s military heritage Exploring Shropshire's Military RICHARD LEAHY is and a fascinating insight into the antiquity of one of England’s most rural shires. Lecturer in English at History from the Prehistoric the University of Chester, English) wrote Literary Illumination: The Evolution of Period to the 20th Century whose research interests Cover image: John Atkinson include the nineteenth Grimshaw, Blackman Street, London (1885). By permission, century, technology and The History Collection / Artificial Light in Nineteenth-Century Literature. literature, and techniques Alamy Stock Photo. of illumination. Cover: Olwen Fowler

www.uwp.co.uk Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru RICHARD LEAHY Edited by TIM JENKINS and RACHAEL ABBISS University of Wales Press 68 Annual Review 2018

Professor Paul Middleton (Department of Theology and Religious CONTEMPORARY CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ‘If parenthood is the epitome of social citizenship today, the normalisation of non-heterosexual parenting is a crucial step. Pratesi shows how this barrier has been broken in the interactions of everyday life, where the emotions surrounding doing care smooth the way. A deeply empowering and optimistic book.’ Studies) wrote The Violence of the Lamb: Martyrs as Agents of Divine —Randall Collins, University of Pennsylvania, USA

‘This enlightening book challenges many of the tired assumptions surrounding research on care by questioning binary and heteronormative accounts and makes a welcome contribution to the sociology Judgement in the Book of Revelation. of emotion as well as to scholarshipIncludes on ancare.’ —Mary Holmes, Universityinterview of Edinburgh, with UK

‘The underpinning argumentHILARY is rigorously theoretical, but the writing is anything but dry. Indeed, the DOING CARE, DOING CITIZENSHIP writing brings both the subject and research subjects to life. The resulting embodied social theory of care which Pratesi crafts is MANTELaccomplished, engaging and insightful.’ Dr Giulia Miller (Visiting Lecturer, Department of English) wrote —Jacqui Gabb, The Open University, UK ‘This book makes a vital contribution to our understandings of the emotional dimensions of inequality and citizenship. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the contemporary dynamics of care and citizenship.’ Studying Waltz with Bashir. —Brian Heaphy, University of Manchester, UK ‘An essential reading to develop new ways of thinking how the dynamics of care intersect citizenship, social inclusion and social change in the context of our rapidly changing societies—through emotions.’ —Carolyn Kagan, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

‘Doing Care, Doing Citizenship is an exceptional piece of scholarship.’ —Jason Powell, University of Chester, UK

Dr Eileen Pollard (Senior Lecturer, Department of English) Grounded in empirical research that involves different types of care and family contexts, this book situates care within more inclusive and critical approaches while shedding light on its multiple and often overlooked meanings and implications. Doing Care, Doing Citizenship is essential reading for students edited Hilary Mantel: Contemporary Critical Perspectives with and academics interested the relationship between care, emotions, social inclusion and citizenship. Alessandro Pratesi is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Chester, UK. He is a member of the Sociology of Emotions Research Network of the European Sociological Association (ESA) and has HILARYAlessandro Pratesi DOING CARE, published widely in the areas of care, emotions and relationships. Ginette Carpenter. DOING CITIZENSHIP TOWARDS A MICRO-SITUATED AND MANTEL EMOTION-BASED MODEL OF SOCIAL INCLUSION Edited by Eileen Pollard Alessandro Pratesi Dr Alessandro Pratesi (Senior Lecturer, Department of Social and and Ginette Carpenter Foreword by Mark Lawson Political Science) wrote Doing Care, Doing Citizenship: Towards a Micro-Situated and Emotion-Based Model of Social Inclusion.

Professor Emma Rees (Institute of Gender Studies and Department of English) edited Talking Bodies: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Embodiment, Gender and Identity.

Dr Ian Seed (Senior Lecturer, Department of English) wrote New York Hotel.

Dr Alex Tankard (Lecturer, Department of English) wrote Tuberculosis and Disabled Identity in Nineteenth-Century Literature: Invalid Lives.

Professor Alan Wall (Department of English) wrote Walter Benjamin: An Arcade of Reflections. Annual Review 2018 69

Professor Howard Williams (Department of History and Archaeology) edited Cremation and the Archaeology of Death with Jessica I Cerezo-Román and Anna Wessman.

Flash: The International Short-Short Story Press Drs Peter Blair and Ashley Chantler (Senior Lecturers, Department of English) edited Nothing to Worry About: Flash Fictions by Vanessa Gebbie.

Drs Peter Blair and Ashley Chantler (Senior Lecturers, Department of English) edited Travelling Solo: Flash Fictions by David Steward.

Short on Sugar, High on Honey: Micro Love Stories, edited by Mark Budman and Tom Hazuka.

University of Chester Press Drs Katherine Harrison and Cassie Ogden (formerly Department of Social and Political Science) edited Pornographies: Critical Positions.

Dr Jonathon Louth (formerly Department of Social and Political Science) edited Edges of Identity: The Production of Neoliberal Subjectivities with Martin Potter.

Simon Poole (Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Children’s Services/Senior Lead for Cultural Education and Research at Storyhouse) edited Opening Words: Stories and Poems for Children from the Cheshire Prize for Literature 2017. 70 Annual Review 2018

Influences on Adolescent Body Image: Friends ŸŸ Professor Andy Lovell (Department of Staff involvement or Foes? A Multi-Method Study’. Mental Health and Learning Disability) – ‘Re-Thinking De-Escalation: Engaging The extensive knowledge of staff is shared with the public at a wide range of Faculty of Health and Social with People with a Learning Disability public lectures, conference presentations, workshops and seminars, which Care Historical Society and a Propensity for Violence’. means that their expertise reaches across the University community and ŸŸ Professor Elizabeth Mason-Whitehead beyond. This selection demonstrates the breadth of the activities undertaken by (Chester Medical School/Faculty of Health ŸŸ Professor Nick Phin (Visiting Professor/Public staff from across the institution. and Social Care) – ‘Leprosy: The Long Health England) – ‘International Agencies Journey to Overcome the World of Its Most Responsible for the Prevention, Surveillance Chester Literature Festival ŸŸ Dr Hannah Heath (Lecturer) – ‘The Friend Stigmatised Disease’. and Control of Communicable Diseases and ŸŸ Dr Peter Blair (Senior Lecturer, Department of Carer: Constructing a Supportive Identity in Emerging Diseases’. English) – ‘Flash Fiction Now (and Then …)’. the Context of Self-Harm’. ŸŸ Professor Emma Rees (Department of English/ Institute of Gender Studies) – ‘Hard Sell and ŸŸ Professor Alex Scott-Samuel (Visiting ŸŸ Professor Timo Obergöker (Department of ŸŸ Dr Annie Scudds (Senior Lecturer) – ‘Fit(Bit) Hard Cell: The Suffragettes’. Professor) – ‘International Policy Perspective Modern Languages) introduced François for Work: An Overview of the Value of the of Health Impact Assessment’. Cusset – ‘France, Europe and the Left after the Physical Activity for Wellbeing Initiatives in ŸŸ Professor Angela Simpson (Executive Dean, French Elections of 2017’. the Workplace’. Faculty of Health and Social Care) – ‘A ŸŸ Professor Mary Steen (Visiting Professor/ Celebration of Health Education at the University of South Australia) – ŸŸ Simon Poole (Senior Lecturer, Initial Teacher Chester Theological Society University and Reflections on How Health ‘Being a Resilient and Resourceful Education) – ‘Bumblebees like jazz’. ŸŸ Professor Philip Alexander (Department of Education is Changing to Meet Future Health International Researcher’. Theology and Religious Studies) – ‘Frederic Priorities’ (for the NHS 70th anniversary). ŸŸ Dr Katherine Wilson (Senior Lecturer, Shields and Evangelical Iconography: The ŸŸ Dr Julie Sutton (Lecturer, Department of Department of History and Archaeology) – Chapel at Eaton Hall, Cheshire’. ŸŸ Professor Terry Wardle (Dean, Chester Medical Acute Adult Care) – ‘Sleep Hygiene Education ‘Europe’s Rich Fabric: The Growth of Luxury School) – ‘From Barracks to Bevan and and Children with Developmental Disabilities: Textiles (1300–1500)’. Department of Clinical Sciences and Beyond’ (for the NHS 70th anniversary). Findings from a Co-Design Study’. Nutrition Research Seminar Series Chester Research Unit for the Psychology ŸŸ Dr Tom Butler (Senior Lecturer, Department Faculty of Health and Social Grosvenor Museum Lunchtime Lectures of Health Lecture Series of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition) – ‘Diet and Care seminar series ŸŸ Dr Clare Hickman (Senior Lecturer, ŸŸ Professor Ros Bramwell (Head) and Dr Liane Heart Disease’. ŸŸ Professor Paul Cosford CB, (Visiting Lecturer/ Department of History and Archaeology) – Hayes (Senior Lecturer, Department of Director, Public Health England) – ‘Leading ‘They Work and Breathe the Fresh Air Amidst Psychology) – Pregnancy, Childbirth and ŸŸ Dr Sohail Mushtaq (Senior Lecturer, the International Response to Communicable Surroundings They Themselves Largely Help New Parenthood: Perspectives from Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition) Disease Outbreak, e.g. Ebola, SARS, Zika’. to Shape: The Open-Air School, its Health Psychology’. – ‘Vitamin D Deficiency and Heart Disease’. Gardens and Child Health in Early Twentieth- ŸŸ Ian Jacobs (Honorary Lecturer/HCD Century Britain’. ŸŸ Dr Ursula Kenny (Lecturer, Department Economics) ‘Health Economics in 90 Minutes’. of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition) – ‘Peer Annual Review 2018 71

ŸŸ Dr Michael Huggins (Senior Lecturer) – ‘Irish Presbyterians ŸŸ A University of Chester academic panel reviewed the film and the Union: A Pre-History, 1791–1829’. I Am Not a Witch.

ŸŸ Dr Donna Jackson (Senior Lecturer) – ‘A Better Future for Universities Association for Lifelong Learning the World: Ethiopia, Somalia and the Establishment of the Conference, Cambridge United Nations’. ŸŸ Dr Jon Talbot (Senior Lecturer, Centre for Work Related Studies) – ‘The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Inaugural Professorial Lectures Scheme at the University of Chester: Some Early ŸŸ Professor Peter Cox (Department of Social and Political Experiences from Employers, Students and Tutors’. Science) – ‘A Sociology of Cycling: Connecting Academia and Community’. ŸŸ Debbie Scott (Senior Lecturer, Centre for Work Related Studies), Wendy Miller (Faculty Administrator, Arts and Dr Lucy Andrew. ŸŸ Professor Stephen Fallows (Department of Clinical Sciences Humanities), Lee Bennett (AV Technician, Learning and and Nutrition) – ‘Britain’s Nutrition Transition – A (Personal) Information Systems) and Jamie Toner (Assistant Subject Social History of Food, Nutrition and Health’. Librarian, Chester Business School) – ‘Empowering Employees to Become Lifelong Learners in a Changing World’. ŸŸ The Rev Professor Peter Madsen Gubi (Department of Social and Political Science) – ‘Let’s Dance: The Integration University Centre Shrewsbury of Psychotherapeutic and Theological Paradigms and ŸŸ Dr Lucy Andrew (Lecturer, Department of English) with Sam Resources in the Service of Another’s Wellbeing’. Saunders – ‘A Study in: Sidekicks: The Detective’s Assistant in Crime Fiction’; ‘The Secret of the Sidelined Sleuth: Tracing ŸŸ Professor Timo Obergöker (Department of Modern Nancy Drew in the 21st Century’; ‘J K Rowling’s Harry Potter Professor Tim Wheeler, Professor Timo Obergőker and Dr Brendan O’Sullivan. Languages) – ‘Remembrance of Things Past: Cultures of and the Philosopher’s Stone – Twenty Years Later’. Nostalgia and Nostalgia of Culture in Contemporary France’. ŸŸ Dr Jane Ford (Visiting Lecturer, University Centre Storyhouse Summer Lectures, Christmas Lecture and Shrewsbury) – ‘The History of Sir Richard Calmady by International Film Festival Lucas Malet’. ŸŸ Dr Graham Atkin (Senior Lecturer, Department of English) – ‘The Tempest’. ŸŸ Professor Claire Griffiths (Department of Modern Languages) – ‘Revolutions in Art: Reality and Subterfuge in ŸŸ Dr Sarah Heaton (Head) – ‘The Crucible’. Painting French History’.

ŸŸ Professor Darren Sproston (Deputy Dean, Director, School ŸŸ Dr Bill Hughes (Department of English) – ‘Poetry – A Private of Arts and Media) – ‘O Magnum Mysterium or … What Art or a Public One?’. Makes Christmas Music Christmassy?’.

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ŸŸ Paul Kirkbright (Deputy Provost) – ‘What Does Good and Bike Activism: Understanding and Making Inclusive Growth Look Like?’. Connections’, Velo City, Rio de Janeiro; ‘Moments of Rebellion: Connecting Cycle Activism with Other ŸŸ Dr Giulia Miller (Visiting Lecturer, Department of English), – Actions’, Bicicultura 2017, Recife, Brazil; ‘Why Not ‘A Sci-Fi Extravaganza: 50 Years of Adapting Philip K Dick’s Now? Proximate Utopias, Mobility and Anchoring’, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Blade Runner and International Mobilities Conference, Lancaster; ‘Social Beyond’; ‘Bob Dylan – Nobel Prize Winner’; ‘Nobel Prize Practices and the Importance of Context’ with Heike Roundtable: Kazuo Ishiguro’. Bunte, International Cycling Conference, Mannheim.

ŸŸ Professor Chris Walsh (Department of English) – ŸŸ Dr Chandrika Devarakonda (Senior Lecturer, Faculty ‘Tolkien and his Work’. of Education and Children’s Services) – keynote speech and two workshops, Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Early Years Conference, Belfast; ŸŸ Dr Dimitra Antonopoulou (Senior Lecturer, Department inclusive education lecture to postgraduate of Mathematics) – ‘On the Sharp Interface Limit of the students and staff, Pondicherry University, India. Stochastic Cahn-Hilliard Equation’, 40th Conference on Stochastic Processes and Their Applications, ŸŸ Dr Mark Duffett (Reader, Department of Media) – ‘Gate Gothenburg; invited speaker at the First Congress of Greek People: Fan History before Elvis Heritage at Graceland’, New Mathematicians, Athens. Perspectives on Elvis Conference, Memphis and co-organiser Dr Mark Duffett. with Dr Amanda Nell Edgar. ŸŸ Professor John Buckley (Centre for Active Living, University Centre Shrewsbury) – invited speaker, Singapore Prevention ŸŸ Dr Eghosa Ekhator (Lecturer, Law School) – ‘Sustainable and Cardiac Rehabilitation Symposium: Advances in Cardiac Development and the African Union: An Appraisal’, Rehabilitation for Improved Health, Singapore. African Union Law Research Network Workshop, London; ‘Regulation of Multinational Corporations in Africa: ŸŸ Dr Tom Butler (Senior Lecturer, Department of Clinical Sciences Overview of the African Union’s Regulatory Framework’, and Nutrition) – ‘One Lump or Two? The Importance of Sugar International Law in Context Conference, Canterbury; in Cardiovascular Health and Disease: An Expert Seminar’. ‘African Solutions to African Problems’: The Malabo Protocol and Regulation of Multinational Corporations ŸŸ Caroline Chappell (Senior Lecturer, Law School) – ‘The in Africa’, Socio-Legal Studies Association, Bristol. Utility of Criminal Prosecution in the Context of Female Genital Mutilation’, The FGM Conference: Zero Tolerance for ŸŸ Dr Sarah Rose Evans (Deputy Head, Department of Female Genital Mutilation’, Salford. Performing Arts) – ‘Working “In Between the Waves”: An Analysis of Haylo Theatre’s Approaches to Theatre ŸŸ Professor Peter Cox (Department of Social and in Health Education’, Drama Spa, Cambridge. Political Science) – ‘Social Movements, Bike Cultures Dr Chandrika Devarakonda. Annual Review 2018 73

ŸŸ Simon Grennan (Leading Research Fellow, Department of ŸŸ Katherine Markwell (Senior Lecturer) and Professor Lynne ŸŸ Dr Shelley Piasecka (Senior Lecturer, Department of Performing Art and Design) with Ernesto Priego – ‘Parables of Care: Using Kennedy (Head, Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition) Arts) – ‘The Role of Theatre in Education in Countering Comics to Enhance the Impact of Dementia Care Practice and – ‘Making the Transition into Adulthood – How are University Radicalisation and Extremism with Young People in Schools’. Research’, Creating Comics, Creative Comics, Cardiff. Students Experiencing the Physical Literacy Journey (The TEDx talk and ‘Celebration of Women’s Research’; and directed PLJUS Collaboration)?’. Association Internationale des Écoles ‘Ada Nield Chew, Radical Suffragist: Pop-up Protest’, Manchester. ŸŸ Lottie Hosie (Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Supérieures d’Éducation Physique World Congress, Edinburgh. Sciences) – ‘Methods for Welfare Assessment in ŸŸ Professor Emma Rees (Department of English/Institute Amphibians – From Husbandry to Conservation’, ŸŸ Dr Servel Miller (Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography and of Gender Studies) – ‘Who Broke Feminism? The Obligation National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement & International Development), organised the Building a Hazard of Privilege’, keynote speech, International Women’s Reduction of Animals in Research/Zoological Society of Resilient Society Conference, Kingston, Jamaica. Conference, Edinburgh. London Workshop on Amphibian Welfare, London. ŸŸ Simon Morrison (Senior Lecturer, Department of Media) – part ŸŸ Dr Emma Roberts (Senior Lecturer, Law School), – ‘Crossing ŸŸ Dr Fotini Karakatsani (Lecturer, Department of Mathematics) – of organising team and chaired two panels ‘Bank Notes for Intranational Borders: Devolution and Conflict of Laws’; Kate invited speaker, First Congress of Greek Mathematicians, Athens. Musical Notes: How to Make Money from Music Writing’ and McCarthy (Department of Law) with Tola Amodu, ‘Confining ‘Discotext’, Louder Than Words Festival, Manchester. that Sole and Despotic Dominion? Private Landlords as Proxies ŸŸ Dr Nikos Kavallaris (Senior Lecturer, Department of for Government Actors and Implications for Tenants under the Mathematics) – ‘A Non-Local Parabolic Equation Associated ŸŸ Dr John Morrow (Lecturer, Law School) – ‘Not My Employee “Right to Rent” Legislation’, Socio-Legal Studies Association with Gierer-Meinhardt System on an Evolving Domain’, Not My Problem? Employers’ Liability for Sexual Harassment Conference: Devolved Nations and International Law, Bangor. Modern Mathematical Methods in Science and Technology Committed by a Third Party’, keynote presentation, ACAS North Conference, Kalamata, Greece; ‘Data Driven Model Selection West Annual Conference, Key Trends and Challenges for HR in ŸŸ Dr Jason Roberts (Head, Department of Mathematics) and Parameter Estimation for DNA Methylation’, 11th European 2018 and Beyond. – ‘Mathematical Modelling of DNA Methylation’, Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology, Lisbon. 2018 Welsh Mathematics Colloquium, Newtown; ŸŸ Drs Sohail Mushtaq and Tom Butler (Senior Lecturers), Mathematical Modelling in the Biosciences: A Case ŸŸ Professor Louis Levy (Visiting Professor/Head, Nutrition and Lizzy Deery (Lecturer, Department of Clinical Study‘, Immundnz BioHub Symposium, Alderley Park. Science, Public Health England) – ‘Obesity and Health’. Sciences and Nutrition) – ‘Keep your Heart Pumping’, Storyhouse, Chester; Dr Sohail Mushtaq – ‘Vitamin D ŸŸ Sarah Spies (Senior Lecturer, Department of Performing Arts) ŸŸ Professor Andy Lovell – (Department of Mental Health Deficiency and Heart Disease: Is There a Link?’. – co-curated the Autumn Programme for Independent Dance and Learning Disability) – ‘De-escalation of Violence with Amy Voris; panel member at ‘Dance and Art Forum: Why in the Context of Intellectual Disability: Working with ŸŸ Dr Howard Nelson (Senior Lecturer, Biological Sciences) – Dance in Museums?’, London. Complexity’, European Congress on Violence in Clinical ‘Conserving Biodiversity Beyond Protected Areas – Valuing Psychiatry, Dublin; workshops on the complexity of de- Indigenous Landscape Solutions’, plenary talk, Society for ŸŸ Dr Yubin Yan (Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics) escalation in different populations for Merseycare and Conservation Biology’s inaugural Latin America and Caribbean – ‘Detailed Error Analysis for a Fractional Adams Method the Restraint Reduction Conference, Birmingham. Congress for Conservation Biology, Trinidad. with Graded Meshes’, Computational Methods in Applied Mathematics, Minsk, Belarus. ŸŸ Paul McKie (Senior Lecturer, Centre for Work Related Studies) – Applied Lateral Thinking – How to Help People Think Outside the Box Within an Organisation’. 74 Annual Review 2018

of Gender Studies hosted a special event Evans, (Lecturer, Department of Business and Conferences with author, feminist and journalist, Naomi Finance); Pip Weston (Senior Lecturer, Centre Wolf in conversation with Professor Emma for Work Related Studies, CWRS); Matt Parkyn Events hosted at the University, such as those listed below, bring students, staff Rees (Director, Institute of Gender Studies/ (Doctor of Business Administration student); and visitors together to benefit from the latest ideas in specialist fields of study Department of English); Alison Johns (Chief Nerise Johnson (Head of International Operations, and mix with leading academics on the global stage. Executive, Advance HE); and Raj Holness Director of Postgraduate Programmes); Debbie (founder of Breaking the Silence Ltd). Scott (Senior Lecturer, CWRS); two for Lisa Rossetti Renowned equality campaigners shared their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Kingston (Senior Researcher); and seven contributors to views with students, staff and the general University); Wanda Wyporska (Executive Deepening Impact was the focus of a research the: ‘A Unifying, Boundary Crossing Approach public at the annual Diversity Festival, which Director, The Equality Trust; Professor Abigail conference hosted by Chester Business School. to Climate Literacy: Work-based Learning as a was entitled ‘No Limits’. Kellie Maloney (retired Locke (University of Bradford); Sean Russell The conference showcased the research carried Catalyst’ project. boxing manager and promoter) opened the (founder, Get Out Stay Out); John Dobai out across the Faculty and it was an opportunity Festival and other speakers included Jonny (Holocaust survivor); Dr Gillian Proctor (Clinical to celebrate multiple awards, which were The Institute of Policing held a conference Benjamin MBE and Neil Laybourn (award- Psychologist/Lecturer, University of Leeds); supported by international professional bodies, promoting a multi-agency approach to winning mental health campaigners); Peter and Hannah Jepson (Co-founder, LGBTed). including the Global Centre for Work Applied managing honour-based violence, forced Purton (formerly Equal Rights Policy Officer, Learning in Australia, the Chartered Institute marriage and female genital mutilation at TUC); Jen Yockney MBE (bisexual community As part of the Diversity Festival, and to celebrate for Personnel and Development and Lapidus the Warrington Campus. The event brought activist); Nona McDuff OBE (Director, International Women’s Day, the Institute International. The award recipients were Vicky together public sector multi-agencies and NGOs

Kellie Maloney. Jen Yockney. Naomi Wolf. Dementia Friends session at the Diversity Festival. Annual Review 2018 75

to raise awareness about the complexities of researcher), Professor Wynne and research managing and safeguarding girls and women students Elaine Rowland and Brenda Rewhorn. from FGM, and about the cultural barriers faced in managing FGM, honour-based violence and The Rural Places, Rural Challenges seminar forced marriage. Speakers included the Deputy was organised by the Rural Services Network Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, at UCS and speakers included: Martin Collett, Sareda Dirir, who highlighted the importance of Operations Director, English Rural Housing policing these issues and support for survivors. Association; James Saunby, Independent Networks Cooperative Association and GreySky The Narratives and Alternative Stories Consulting; Sheila Dee, Rail Officer at Chester- Conference, hosted by the Department of Shrewsbury Rail Partnership and Deb Watson Performing Arts, explored how stories and from Public Health England. storytelling can have an immense impact on how we construct knowledge, understanding An event was held at UCS to build on and memories of the world we inhabit. work to support older people to become involved in and benefit their communities. The Department of English held a study day The event showcased the Senior Social on Writing the Midlands: A Sense of Place in Entrepreneuring (SSE) project, a European Institute of Policing Conference. Institute of Policing Conference. the Work of Mary Webb and Arnold Bennett at Union initiative in which UCS is a participant, University Centre Shrewsbury (UCS). This was in alongside organisations across five other association with the Mary Webb Society and the European countries. The project establishes Arnold Bennett Society and was led by Professor a network of ‘Senior Social Change Brokers’ Deborah Wynne (Department of English) and to exchange knowledge, ideas and Naomi Walker (PhD student/Visiting Lecturer). experiences, to support them to be active External speakers included Dr Gladys Mary Coles in their communities, and to create activities (President of the Mary Webb Society) and Dr Lisa and projects which make a difference. Blower (novelist/short story writer). Staff from the Centre for Ageing Studies The sixth textile study day was held at UCS, in conducted a symposium: New Vulnerabilities conjunction with the Friends of the Flaxmill for an Aging Society in the 21st Century. This Maltings in Shrewsbury, and the theme was was held at the 3rd European Network in Aging Working Textiles: Textile Workers. Professor Studies Conference on Cultural Narratives, Deborah Wynne led the event which explored Processes and Strategies in Representations of textiles in relation to work, working people Age and Aging on Cultural Gerontology in Graz, and working practices. The speakers included Austria. Research on the effectiveness of an Maralyn Hepworth and Penny Ward (Friends of anti-scams initiative, the analysis of data about Flaxmill Maltings); Jane Thomas (needlework scams and the evolution of adult safeguarding Institute of Policing Conference. 76 Annual Review 2018

was presented and speakers at commercial imperative. Guest speaker, The Westminster Centre for Research the main conference included Professor John Corner (University and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing Professors Susan Benbow, Sharmi of Leeds), spoke about everyday held a Military Veterans and their Bhattacharyya and Dr Vicky Ridgway food, culture and the media. Families Wellbeing Symposium (Director, Pre-Registration Nursing). entitled ‘Supporting the Armed Forces A seminar exploring all aspects of Community’. The keynote speaker was The Centre for Ageing Studies, in rural life in England was hosted by Sir Simon Wessely (Regius Professor of partnership with Brightlife, hosted the Department of Geography and Psychiatry, King’s College London) and a conference entitled ‘Myths International Development, organised other presenters included: the Rt Hon and Misconceptions of Ageing’, by the Rural Services Network and Chris Matheson MP; Dr Jonathan Leach which aimed to raise awareness welcomed members of the Royal (Chair, NHS England Armed Forces about ageing and challenge both Geographical Society with the Institute and their Families Clinical Reference professional and lay perceptions of British Geographers (RGS with IBG). Group); Professor Hilary Meredith (Chair, and stereotypes about later life. The event, exploring the definition Royal British Legion Legal Group); and Speakers included Professor of ‘rural’, and how it is a spectrum of Professor Malcolm Rae OBE, FRCN Paul Kingston, Dr Charlotte Eost- places (from coast to countryside), (Chair, State of Mind Charity). The event Telling and Dr Lou Taylor. Haylo, featured speakers such as Professor also featured a panel discussion chaired a two-woman theatre company John Shepherd (Birkbeck, University by Dr Peter Carter OBE; with Colonel Military Veterans and their Families Symposium. established by former students, of London); Ian Baker (Small Woods Phil Harrison (Regional Commander, was used to explore some of the Association); Jeremy Pickles (East North West England); Brigadier Robin stereotypes around ageing through Riding of Yorkshire Council); and Lois Simpson OStJ (Dean of the Defence the bespoke play The Spice of Life. Mansfield (University of Cumbria). Medical Services); and Major Bev Sapre (General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist, The relationship beween food and The Faculty of Health and Social Care Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS culture was the focus of an international, Historical Society joined with the Social Foundation Trust). interdisciplinary symposium organised Work History Network for ‘Shaping a by the Department of Media in Profession: The Historical Development The 21st Annual United Kingdom association with the NoWFOOD of Social Work Education and Training’. Association for the History of Nursing Centre and the Institute of Gender Chaired by Dr Michael Burt (Visiting Research Colloquium was led by Visiting Studies. Communicating Food: An Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Social Professor Claire Chatterton (Chair of the Interdisciplinary Symposium explored Care), the event featured talks by Ann Royal College of Nursing’s History of food’s complex connections with Davis, (Emeritus Professor, University of Nursing Society/Open University) and issues of identity, social class, race, Birmingham); Malcolm Jordan (voluntary hosted by the Faculty of Health and Social gender, religion, and globalisation worker); and Karen Lyons, (Emeritus Care Historical Society. The topics covered and its depiction in the media (in Professor, London Metropolitan a range of national and international terms of lifestyle and celebrity) University), together with a visit to nursing history and delegates also visited, which has an increasingly important the University’s Riverside Museum. the University’s Riverside Museum. Professor Paul Kingston. Annual Review 2018 77

The British Association for the Study Social justice has become a growing and Management) was one of five of Religion Conference: Narratives in focus for many educators and panellists at another keynote session Religion was hosted by the Department practitioners in the visual arts, and the debating difficult research challenges. of Theology and Religious Studies. The idea of art and design having agency keynote speaker was Professor Ronald in the process of social change has The Department of Performing Arts Hutton, who spoke on ‘Narratives gained traction. The International hosted the national symposium, of Pagan Religion’, and papers from Journal of Art & Design Education (iJADE) Inquiring Bodies 5, with Cheshire the conference were published conference addressed this in the Dance. This was run by dance artists as an issue of Journal of the British context of art, design and education. for dance artists to provide a mutually Association for the Study of Religions. Keynote presentations on relational supportive environment for dance encounters and social action were exploration and open dialogue through The annual World Social Work Day given by Professor Sharon Todd (Head, workshops, discussions and sharing. acknowledged the work of social Department of Education, Maynooth workers globally. Staff, students University), and Dr Gregory Sholette An international conference on and local practice partners at the (Co-Director, Social Practice Queens, Cyberworlds was held at TSP in Warrington Campus participated in Queens College, City University of New cooperation with the Eurographics specialist workshops and seminars, York). The Journal is published under Association and the International heard about cutting edge research the auspices of the National Society for Federation for Information Processing. Cyberworlds Conference. and had an introduction to the Education in Art and Design and run Keynote speakers were Professor Min international context of social by Research into Education, Creativity Chen (University of Oxford) and Dr Rafal work. The keynote speaker was and Arts through Practice in the Faculty Mantiuk (University of Cambridge). Siobhan Maclean (registered social of Education and Children’s Services. worker, trainer and consultant). The annual Warrington Works The Centre for Work Related Studies research festival featured The Faculty of Health and Social and the International Centre for presentations and workshops from Care’s 7th Annual Postgraduate Thriving at Work hosted the European staff and students, including: Dr Research Conference was entitled Mentoring and Coaching Council’s Mark Duffett (Reader, Department Health and Social Care: Whose International Coaching, Mentoring of Media); Dr Frances Atherton; Dr Business is it? Staff and research and Supervision Research Conference. Chandrika Devarakonda and Paul students presented their work and This was themed ‘Research and Moran (Senior Lecturers, Faculty of a discussion was led by Professor Practice Working in Partnership’ and Education and Children’s Services); Paul Cosford CB, (Visiting Lecturer/ the keynote speaker was Linbert Dr Valerie Gant (Senior Lecturer, Director, Public Health England) and Spencer OBE (founder director of Department of Social Work); Ross Professor Paul Lincoln (Chief Executive, The Centre for Inclusive Leadership), Frisby (Senior Lecturer, Department of UK Health Forum) on ‘Who Should who spoke on how to create Sport and Community Engagement); Take Responsibility for the Nation’s inclusive environments. Professor and Dr Chris Hart (Senior Lecturer, Health: The State or the Individual?’. Tony Wall (Department of Business Department of Media). Ross Frisby at Warrrington Works. 78 Annual Review 2018

Guests

The chance to hear eminent speakers from across the world is integral to academic life and this sample of public lectures hosted by the University illustrates the opportunities for the public and the University community to benefit from their knowledge.

Department of Clinical Sciences and Haygarth Lecture Nutrition Research Seminar Series Rt Hon Lord Howarth of Newport CBE (Co-Chair of Dr Abdulmannan Fadel (University of Leeds) – the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Arts, Health and ‘Dietary Fibre and Inflammation: A New Perspective’. Wellbeing) and Alex Coulter (Secretary) – ‘Dancing to a Different Tune: The Contribution of Arts to Health’. Professor Louis Levy (Head of Nutrition Science, Public Health England) – ‘Obesity, Health and Government Policy’. Institute of Gender Studies Research Seminar Series Jay Hayes-Light (Director, UK Intersex Association) – Dr Verner Wheelock (Verner Wheelock Associates) ‘You Can’t Create a Woman with a Scalpel and a Tablet: Britain’s – ‘Healthy Eating: The Big Mistake’. Intersex Adults’.

Faculty of Health and Social Care Historical Society Libora Oates-Indruchova, Professor (Sociology of Gender, Professor Christine Hallett (Director, UK Centre for University of Graz) –‘The Tractor Driver’s Nemeses: Helpmates, the History of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Feminine Superwomen, and The Void of Masculinity’. Manchester) – ‘Nurses of Passchendaele’. Matthew Burton. David Pickering (writer, storyteller and creator of the #ManSurvey) Martin Johnson (Emeritus Professor of Nursing, University of – ‘What About the Men? Mansplaining Masculinity’. Salford) – ‘A Short History of Health Care Ethics’ (joint event with the Royal College of Nursing History of Nursing Society). Nikki van der Gaag (Oxfam Director of Gender Justice and Women’s Rights) – ‘Building Strength Colin Jones (ECT Nurse, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS from Diversity: Feminism in the World Today’. Foundation Trust) – ‘The History of Electroconvulsive Therapy’. Hibo Wardere (anti-FGM campaigner) – ‘Cut: One Brigadier Robin Simpson QHS, Dean, UK Defence Medical Services Woman’s Fight Against FGM in Britain Today’. – ‘The Veteran and the GP’ (joint event with the Westminster Centre for Research and Innovation in Veterans’ Wellbeing, WCRVW). Thornton Science Park Christmas Lecture Marty Jopson (The One Show), ‘Dangerous Equations’. Dr Peter Carter OBE (former Chief Executive, Royal College of Nursing), ‘The NHS and the Military: Standing Together’ (joint event with the WCRVW). Philip Cox (centre). Annual Review 2018 79

University Centre Shrewsbury Philip Cox (Chief Executive, Cheshire Mike Bradbury (Royal Observer Corps and Warrington Local Enterprise Association) – ‘The Eyes and Ears of the Royal Partnership) – ‘Growing the Cheshire Air Force – A History of the Royal Observer Economy after the Referendum’. Corps and the Part Played by Shropshire’. Karl Fitzpatrick (Vice Chairman), Professor Mark Hignett (Oswestry Town Museum) Steven Broomhead (Chief Executive), Steve Price – ‘Soldiers in Love – Park Hall Camp, (Coach) – ‘Warrington Wolves – A New Era’. Oswestry in World War Two‘. Dave Thompson MBE (Chief Executive, Professor Martin Rudwick (University of Warrington Disability Partnership) – ‘Disability in California, San Diego/University of Cambridge) the 21st Century’. – ‘The Darwin Memorial Lecture 2018: “I, The Geologist”: Charles Darwin’s First Career’. Sir Andrew Carter OBE (Chair, Independent Mark Schneider ‘Trends in the Medical/Healthcare Review of Initial Teacher Training, CEO, South Sector in China: The Business Opportunities Being Farnham Teaching School) – discussed the Created and How To Take Advantage of Them’. Independent Review of Initial Teacher Training.

Peter Scott-Presland (actor/author) and Dr Simon Dowell (Science Director, Chester Andrew Lumsden (journalist/co-founder of Zoo) – ‘Chester Zoo in the Wild: How the Dr Simon Dowell. Gay News), ‘The Trial of Lord Alfred Douglas’. Zoo is Working in the Field to Prevent Extinction of Species Around the World’. Jane Traies (author) – ‘“How Arena 3 Saved My Life”: Lesbian Networking before the Internet’. Dame Sue Ion, FREng FRS (President, National Skills Academy for Nuclear and Professor Gary Warnaby (Manchester honorary graduate) – keynote speaker Metropolitan University) – ‘The Evolution of at the University’s Research Festival. Place Branding: A Darwinian Perspective’. Dr Miranda Kaufmann (Senior Research Fellow, Warrington Campus Institute of Commonwealth Studies) Black Tudors: Sarah Blackie (Head of Operations, PAPYRUS The Untold Story. UK) – ‘Prevention of Young Suicide’. Baroness Nuala O’Loan (Northern Ireland’s first Matthew Burton (Head, National Crime Police Ombudsman) – keynote speech for the Agency UK) – ‘The National Crime Agency’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities Knowledge Sir Andrew Carter OBE. Dr Miranda Kaufmann. International Reach and Tools’. Sharing event for International Women’s Day. 80 Annual Review 2018

Facilities

The latest Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide ranks the University in the UK’s top 20 for the investment in facilities. The flagship new nursing site at Birkenhead and other improvements are testament to how the University seeks ways in which to enhance the student experience and bring higher education to a wider geographical area.

An impressive new education facility for student nurses Other improvements include the creation of a student-centric has been opened in Birkenhead. Marriss House (named Information Point for Learning and Information Systems after Professor Dorothy Marriss, the University’s first Dean and Student Futures, refurbishment of the Students’ Union of Health and Social Care) replaced existing provision at building and seminar spaces and the creation of a new The opening of Marriss House. Clatterbridge Hospital. The purchase and refitting of the postgraduate space at Chester’s Parkgate Road Campus; new Old Market House on Hamilton Street represents a multi- common room spaces at Kingsway, Thornton Science Park and million pound investment in nurse education and contains Chester; the upgrade and refurbishment of halls of residence a fully equipped skills laboratory. This includes virtual reality at Chester and Warrington; a new car park at Warrington; and equipment and offers the space and technology to equip the continued replacement of light fittings with LED bulbs. student nurses with clinical skills before undertaking a range of hospital- and community-based practice experiences. The solar panels, which were installed on 10 buildings on The building also contains classrooms of various sizes, the Parkgate Road and Queen’s Park campuses in 2015, have smaller rooms for group work and a fully stocked library. generated 852.71 MWh of electricity. This power, combined with the implementation of a number of energy efficiency The Institute of Policing has added to its array of measures including the replacement of lights, optimisation facilities by providing a purpose-built custody unit at of heating settings and a cleaner mix of electricity Student nurses at Marriss House. the Warrington Campus. This provides a realistic and generation nationally, has resulted in a saving of 39% of

safe environment to teach students about the process the University’s total CO2 emissions (from energy use and and legalities of detaining individuals and the safety travel) compared to the baseline in 2015. With a target of issues involved. It also complements the use of a crime 43% savings from this baseline by 2020, the University is on scene house and Courtroom at the Warrington Campus, track to achieve this and reduce its carbon footprint back to and an indoor road traffic collision unit at the Thornton the level recorded in 2008, despite the subsequent addition Science Park, for the benefit of Policing students. of the Thornton Science Park and Queen’s Park sites.

Institute of Policing Courtroom. Annual Review 2018 81

Sustainability Green Chester 2017/18 The ongoing commitment to reduce the University’s impact on the environment highlights through the efforts of students, staff and the institution’s management team is demonstrated through many significant achievements. “87% of students say that sustainable development is something that universities should actively incorporate and promote” (NUS, 2018). Six years after launching the Sustainability to implement a co-ordinated approach to Here’s what Green Chester initiatives have achieved for sustainability at the University of Chester in 2017/18. Strategy and the Green Chester initiative, the energy and carbon reduction across the University achieved one of its key aims in institution. The University’s work in putting achieving a 1st Class award in the People and sustainability at the heart of everything it

Planet University League. This is the UK’s only does, and its holistic approach to encouraging We achieved a 3 Awards Highly Commended Highly Commended First Class award at the Environmental Association of at the Educate North Awards comprehensive and independent green ranking and advocating the environmental and in the People and Planet League Universities and Colleges Green Gown for the Environmental Industry ranked 21/154 universities Awards. (Carbon Reduction, Food & Drink category for the of universities and the University is ranked health benefits of vegetarianism and in the UK. and Environmental Hero). Green Impact Community. 21st out of 154 universities. The University veganism, was recognised in the Food Energy Saving 17 water scored 100% in the Education for Sustainable and Drink category. In the Sustainability Case Study fountains installed Recycled over disseminated 10 saving over Development section for creating opportunities Champion (staff) category, Shaunagh Smith The University has been throughout the National 250,000 10,000 Fit for the Future Network. a Fairtrade University to link sustainability into the formal and informal (Administrative Assistant, Estates and Facilities for 10 years! bottles so far. coffee cups. curriculum, and continues to drive this forward Department) was Highly Commended for new bird through the Responsible Futures Initiative. The her volunteering work for the Sustainability 10 boxes created. Generated 1,039 University also achieved high scores in the Unit, including many out of hours activities. 104, 589

kilowatt hours 587 bags donated to Installed over pledges made Environmental Policy category (90%) for covering since August. the British Heart Spring into on DoNation. Total since installation Foundation raising Sustainability 11,000 LEDs. 852.71 Megawatts! £12,054. the broad spectrum of sustainability themes The Sustainability Unit has worked with 16 events from energy, water, waste, travel and transport, Estates and Facilities to drive down energy over 130 people attended. to procurement, community involvement, food, use and identify and implement additional The Big PawPrint 18 staff Green Impact biodiversity and construction and refurbishment. measures to reduce energy usage, including attracted Over 250 people 20 Teams 211 visitors. visited VeggieFest 2018. student volunteers. replacing LEDs and fitting motion sensors. The University’s environmental performance Water fountains have been installed 10 bikes sold to Monthly Sustainabilty was recognised at the higher education across the sites and have saved in excess students and staff at Forums Bren Bike events. Over 100 trees obtained • RSPB Chester 837 sector’s 2017 Green Gown Awards, where of 250,000 single use water bottles. The 18 bikes donated to from the Woodland Trust to • Plastic Free Chester suppliers signed up to Bren Bikes from Cheshire plant across sites including the • Fairtrade Farmer NetPositives, to improve it was shortlisted in three categories and feedback from staff and students has been Police and students. Memorial Woodland. the supply chain. Highly Commended in each. These were extremely positive and first-year students the Sustainability Unit in the Carbon have now been given free, reusable, If you would like to keep up to date with Green Reduction category for its Carbon and recycled water bottles, to encourage use Chester and find out more about other initiatives, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or sign up to the Energy Innovation Lab, which was created of the refill stations across the University. Warble via [email protected] 82 Annual Review 2018

The Big Stitch. Chester Zoo's Sustainable Palm Oil City Champion status. The Green Tie Awards.

The Green Impact initiative continues to go Sustainability Strategy, such as Fairtrade, Chester Zoo’s ‘Sustainable Palm Oil City’ project Sustainable Palm Oil City Champion status, as from strength to strength and 18 staff teams Biodiversity, Food and Community, and encourages catering and retail outlets to work part of Chester Zoo’s campaign to make Chester celebrated their environmental achievements attracted around 130 students and staff. with their supply chain, to ensure that where the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City. at the annual Green Tie Awards, hosted by These included film screenings, bird box palm oil is used, it is derived from sustainable the Sustainability Unit, after audits were building workshops and a guest speaker, sources. The Catering team worked closely with The Fairtrade Foundation commended the completed by 11 student auditors. Nine Marcial Quintero (a banana producer from its suppliers, to ensure that every product sold University for its commitment to Fairtrade, as teams achieved the Gold award and these Panama), who spoke about his experience across the institution’s catering outlets and it retained its status for the 10th successive teams demonstrated some innovative and the impacts of Fairtrade. Sessions containing palm oil comes from a sustainable year. Activities range from regular events to campaigns and initiatives, including: within the Diversity Festival included a source, to avoid habitat loss in islands, such promote Fairtrade to the encouragement collaboration between six teams to collect presentation by Dr Alex Lockwood (University as Borneo and Sumatra, where species are at of student research on Fairtrade issues. and recycle coffee cups, which resulted in of Sunderland), who explored the social risk and to protect biodiversity. Chester Zoo over 10,000 being collected over a six-month and environmental benefits of vegan diets, is working with a number of conservation The University’s aim is to reduce its period; toilet twinning; and the inaugural while the Catering team hosted a vegan organisations and international stakeholders environmental impact on the local community ‘Big PawPrint’ event, which explored how taster session. In addition, there were three to find solutions to this conservation problem and to seek to create a positive impact to reduce the carbon footprint of pets. Sustainable Palm Oil workshops, organised through influencing sectors in the palm through actions and decisions. The institution as part of the Green Impact submission by oil supply chain and promoting the use plays a key role within the local community The ‘Spring into Sustainability’ events the Riverside Library team and delivered of sustainable palm oil. Thanks to the hard and an integral part of the strategy is the incorporated many aspects of the by Chester Zoo’s Educational team. work of staff, the University has now achieved development of partnerships, such as with Annual Review 2018 83

The Green Gown awards. The Educate North Highly Commended award. VeggieFest.

Bren Bikes and Cheshire Police. Bren Bikes food, there were also companies selling zero- Monthly Sustainability Forums took place Sustainability team has delivered sessions refurbishes and repairs unwanted/unused plastic fruit and vegetables and beauty brands. with guest speakers from the RSPB and the as part of the Enhance Your Employability bikes to sell at affordable prices. A number leader of the Plastic Free Chester campaign. scheme run by Careers and Employability, to of Dr Bike sessions were held by Bren Bikes Working closely with Chester Students’ Union, These encouraged students to reduce their explore the sustainability skills that employers throughout the year to fix student and staff Hospitality and Residential Services and consumption of single use plastic and make and organisations seek and how sustainability bikes on campus and it hosted a number the British Heart Foundation, 1,039 bags of positive contributions in the local community. relates to students’ subject areas. The Unit of pop-up stalls to sell bikes as part of the donations were collected from students leaving Chester Students’ Union removed plastic continues to work with academic departments, objective to encourage students and staff to accommodation at the end of the academic straws from the bar and members of the to develop research projects and dissertation travel more sustainably. Together with Cheshire year and the money raised from the sale of Chester Wild Society worked with the topics for students to experience sustainability Police, the University has donated over 20 donations went back into the local community. Grounds and Gardens team to create 10 new at first hand and to contribute actively towards bikes to Bren Bikes for repair and re-sale. This has contributed to 29 Heart Start Schemes, bird boxes for the University campuses. the implementation and development of 239 defibrillators and the provision of CPR the University’s Sustainability Strategy. All of VeggieFest aimed to raise the profile of the training to all University Residential Assistants. The Sustainability Unit hosted a number these activities show the commitment of the nutritional benefits of plant-based diets and of student work placements, ranging from University to reducing its carbon footprint natural plant-based products in a fun and Embedding sustainability within the secondary school students visiting weekly, to a and for its students and staff to incorporate engaging way and it featured stalls with free curriculum is one of the key aims of the second-year Work Based Learning student, who sustainability into their everyday lives. samples, products for sale, displays, games and Sustainability Strategy, and there have been analysed travel data to calculate the University’s talks. As well as the opportunity to sample many opportunities for student involvement. carbon footprint from business travel. The #100Students100Stories 010 Patricia, MSc Sports Sciences

Patricia’s story

After receiving a Bachelor's degree in the Netherlands, I wanted to go abroad for a Master's course in Sports Sciences. I chose the University of Chester, because I thought the course sounded really interesting and the city looked so nice. And it was true! The University and the city were amazing and everyone was so nice. And to top it off, the graduation ceremony was truly magical. Community 86 Annual Review 2018

The following examples show the Outreach and widening range of outreach and widening participation activities run across the participation University. The Outreach team hosted the Winsford Primary Pathways event, The University’s investment in widening participation is evident which involved over 200 school from its extensive engagement with groups of people who are children from the Winsford area visiting under-represented in higher education, ranging from primary the Parkgate Road Campus. This gave school pupils who may not otherwise consider university, to the children the opportunity to explore mature college students. a working university campus, and meet staff and current students. Annette The University seeks to work with all As part of the four-year Higher Williams (Executive Headteacher, local schools and colleges to support Education Funding Council (HEFCE) Grange Community Primary School), them in assisting their pupils to make National Collaborative Outreach said: “It was a fabulous opportunity to Winsford Primary Pathways event. informed decisions about the next Programme, the University is a member inspire our children and engender a steps. The institution’s Outreach Team of two networks; Higher Horizons+, belief in them that they can achieve works specifically with students, and Shaping Futures. Through the all they aspire to.” Feedback from one teachers and careers advisers to Higher Horizons+ network (including of the children stated: “I thought the extend the participation of all students, higher education partners across Uni was inspiring and there are lots of especially those from under-represented Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire), subjects to study – I definitely want to groups in higher education. This is the University continues to host a hub go there!” through activities designed to raise the of staff, who are striving to meet the aspirations of students, and increase objectives of the project within target Chester Business School hosted a their awareness of the benefits of a wards in the local area. The project Dragons’ Den style contest for Young university education. aims to provide additional outreach Enterprise competitors from five activity to these wards, in order to Cheshire schools and colleges. The Throughout the year, the Outreach complement existing activity delivered teams, who were all competing Team offers engaging and informative by institutions as part of their individual in the Young Enterprise Company events, tailored to the needs of Office for Fair Access agreements, and programme, were from Christleton schools, colleges and their prospective to boost the numbers of students High School; Cheshire College South students. More than 5,500 prospective progressing into higher education from & West; Wilmslow High School and students were hosted as part of these targeted, under-represented Alderley Edge School for Girls. A panel almost a hundred events on various groups. The University is also a member of judges observed presentations campuses. In addition, over 230 events of the ‘Shaping Futures’ Merseyside and interviewed participants in the were delivered in schools and colleges, Collaborative Outreach Programme, impressive boardroom of the Business providing talks and workshops to over which works with higher education School. Students also received support 9,000 prospective students. partners across Merseyside. from Swimwear Mansion, a company Queen’s Park High School pupils. Annual Review 2018 87

that was established through the University, in The Warrington Campus hosted a new initiative Visiting Lecturer, Dr Jen Davis gave a talk to conjunction with the Young Enterprise Start-Up for local Year 6 primary school children and their sixth-formers at Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen programme. Joey Staerkle and Sarah Armstrong teachers called ‘Crucial Crew’, which is based on: ‘Moving Up: Thinking About University’ and qualified for the Young Enterprise North West around online safety, first aid and road safety. It Visiting Lecturer, Dr Sarah Martin gave talks at finals with their innovative range of swimwear taught them about personal safety online and in several Flintshire high schools. The Department and Joey said: “Young Enterprise and the real life. Workshops were presented by Nursing also hosted visits for Year 11 Winsford Academy University have inspired Sarah and I so much, it students; Catch 22; Cheshire Constabulary; and St Chad’s Catholic and Church of England seems completely appropriate to be able to pay Bridgewater Community Healthcare; High School pupils from Runcorn. that back.” Stagecoach; Tours Housing; and Warrington Council Road Safety. Patrick O’Malley, Child The National Flash Fiction Youth competition A group of 25 Year 8 and 9 pupils from Queen’s Safety Media Director, said: “The Warrington gave A Level and Scottish Higher students the Park High School attended a marketing taster event was the first multi-agency child safety opportunity to submit their short-short stories session at Chester Business School at the programme to happen in the area for a number (of no more than 360 words, including the nearby Queen’s Park Campus, to give them of years, providing important health and safety title). The three winning stories were published an experience of a University environment. education for over 600 children.” in Flash: The International Short-Short Story They were tasked with promoting Chester Magazine and on the competition website. The Business School and Matt Yeoman (Queen’s Staff from regional colleges and sixth forms competition is run by the Department of English Park High School) said: “We are incredibly proud joined the Warrington Campus for an event and the International Flash Fiction Association Student nurses at the Crucial Crew event. of the way our students engaged with this entitled Working Together for Student Success. and the author David Swann and Drs Peter Blair opportunity and their engagement on the day The aim of the event was to promote the and Ashley Chantler chose to award first prize was testament to their drive and ambition to Campus by facilitating an opportunity for to ‘The Mermaid’s Purse’ by Lucie Stanfield become entrepreneurs in their own right in the partnership building and to showcase the (Winstanley College, Wigan). future. We are looking forward to working in facilities. The event included the Faculties of partnership with the University again, to further Health and Social Care and Education and To mark and celebrate the awarding of an support the development of the potential, Children’s Services, Departments of Media, honorary degree to HRH The Duchess of aspirations and ambitions of our students.” Business and Management, Sport Management Cornwall in recognition of her commitment to and the Institute of Policing. promoting literacy and celebrating literature, Other school visits to the Queen’s Park Campus children in Year 6 at the University Church Free included Year 9 and 10 students from across The Department of English has undertaken a School in Chester each created a piece of flash the Wirral and Cheshire, who enjoyed a range of engagement events with local schools, fiction. The children met the Duchess after the Dragons’ Den style challenge, looked at brand such as the visits of 180 Year 8 students from the graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral, image and sustainable tourism and played ESSA Academy in Bolton, in order to experience where they presented her with a framed version a production line game to find what factors taster lectures. Two interactive lectures were of the winning flash, ‘A Little Treasure’ written by influence efficiency. Sixth form students from given to 100 Year 12 students from Whitby High Lily Wehbeh, and a bound copy of all the entries. Flintshire also visited to experience business School in Ellesmere Port by Senior Lecturers, courses before completing their applications for Dr Graham Atkin on Romeo and Juliet and The Department of Performing Arts continued university places. Dr Urszula Skrzypik on English word classes. with its programme of school and community The Crucial Crew event. 88 Annual Review 2018

outreach work as Drama students and staff lectures and careers events. Many of these delivered bespoke workshops, including those activities were held in partnership with the RAF, for The Marches School, Holy Cross School, and Engineering UK, STEM Cheshire, Cyber Girls and Pinetum Care Home. Whitby High School pupils MCS Projects. In addition, there were 18 visits visited the Kingsway Campus for a taster lecture, to schools by TSP staff to inform pupils about a workshop with students and a talk about opportunities for studying STEM subjects in studying in higher education. Two workshops in higher education and possible career paths to Active Drawing and Photography were held for follow; a one-week work experience programme the HE:Arts event, organised by Higher Horizons+. for school students at TSP, including project work The interviews for the Young Artists in Tuscany in the labs and two days at an on-site company; places were hosted at the Kingsway Campus. and the award of STEM trophies and vouchers for the ‘most improved student’ in Biology, Richard Molony (Deputy Head, Department Chemistry and Physics at Upton High School. of Performing Arts) and Alan Summers (Senior Lecturer, Department of Art and Design), The collaboration between the University together with support from Caroline Ford and Starchaser Industries on the Skybolt (Deputy Head, Department of Media), helped 2 rocket resulted in a successful launch in to organise and run the British Film Institute Northumberland for this £8.3 million safe, (BFI) Film Academy at Chester’s Storyhouse. reusable launch vehicle and it is now inspiring The event was the first to focus on Virtual the next generation of engineers, scientists Reality (VR) filmmaking and was a partnership and space explorers through an extensive between BFI, the University, Storyhouse and Educational Outreach Programme. The launch Reel Solutions. Fifteen young people aged was the next stage in paving the way for Steve Bennett (Starchaser Industries) with students at the Rocket Day. 16–19 years attended for six days from across the crewed tests of the company’s Space Tourism north of England and pitched their ideas, wrote rocket. Professor Nick Avis, Pro-Vice-Chancellor screenplays, learnt new skills and produced (Research and Knowledge Transfer) and Provost three very different short films. The BFI Film (Thornton Science Park) said: “The University Academy VR Premiere of the films was held at is delighted to support Starchaser and to Storyhouse so that the public could experience collaborate on this research project – which their work. is already sparking inspiration for the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s undergraduate The Faculty of Science and Engineering projects at Thornton. Steve and his team STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and already work with us in engaging young people Mathematics) team, led by Angela Lupton, Higher and encouraging them to pursue Science, Education STEM Co-ordinator, welcomed 884 Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students from 62 schools to Thornton Science (STEM) subject areas.” An example of this was the Park (TSP) for workshops, laboratory sessions, visit of Year 9 and 10 children from Christleton Students at the Rocket Day at Thornton Science Park. Annual Review 2018 89

International Studio, Chester; The Grange School, Mechanical Engineering) with Angela Lupton, careers in cyber coding and computer activities Scientists and Engineers Fair in Birmingham. Runcorn; Sandymoor School, Runcorn; and and David Bolam and Ian Dykes from UCEA, during a recent ‘Cyber Girls First’ day at TSP. The students then demonstrated the skills they Whitby High School, Ellesmere Port to TSP, where and its aim is to encourage and inspire boys, The Faculty of Science and Engineering, in had learnt at the event at Thornton and a team they had the chance to design, build and launch in particular, to study STEM subjects. The partnership with the RAF and Cyber Girls, from Mosslands School in Wallasey qualified for their own model rocket. dedication of the Green-Power Car Challenge organised the day, to support and encourage the finals. Team resulted in a win in the Class/Team of girls who enjoy STEM subjects to consider a Year 10 pupils from the University Church the Year at the 2018 Cheshire Schools Awards. career in science. The annual Faculty of Science and Engineering of England Academy (UCEA) began a series David Bolam said: “I am proud of the team, who Christmas lecture at TSP was given by Marty of monthly visits to TSP, to begin work on a have come together over the many months and One of 25 regional heats of the Tomorrow’s Jopson on ‘Dangerous Equations’. This interactive two-year STEM project to design, build and worked so hard to be the best.” Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge, which saw lecture attracted an audience of 280, including race a green powered car for a competition school children involved in ‘aviation missions’, school children from Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire hosted by the Greenpower Education Trust. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Year took place at TSP. A total of 80 pupils in eight and Shropshire, students, staff and the general This collaboration has been established with 8 and 9 girls from schools across Cheshire, teams competed for a place at the UK finals, public to hear The One Show’s ‘science bloke’ Bobby Manesh (Senior Lecturer, Department of Wales and Shropshire, were inspired to consider which took place at The Big Bang UK Young exploring the laws of physics.

RAF STEM Day at Thornton Science Park. RAF STEM Day at Thornton Science Park. Mosslands School pupils at Thornton Science Park. 90 Annual Review 2018

industry standard food centre, a horticultural Educational partnerships centre for plant production and research, an equestrian centre, a commercial farm and a The University has forged close links with institutions across the region, especially zoo. A new extension to the Higher Education University Centre Reaseheath and University Centre Shrewsbury, to increase University Centre Reaseheath Centre has opened to meet the increasing access to an individualised higher education experience for a broader cross- This leading specialist and technical land-based demand for Reaseheath degrees and to section of the population. campus, located near Nantwich, is the home provide a dedicated centre for nearly 1,000 of the University’s Faculty of Agriculture and undergraduates. The College also has a new A first-class degree was the reward for A mother and daughter from Jersey have both Veterinary Science, which means that higher engineering and agri-technology centre and a Rebecca Ashcroft, who came to the University graduated from the University, having provided education students can take advantage of an new sports centre, to complement the existing for her final year after completing an HND in mutual support during their studies. Honor Blain impressive range of industry-level facilities in a high-tech gym, sports science laboratory and Tourism Management at Wirral Metropolitan is the first student to have completed a Master’s rural setting. 3G rugby pitch. College. Having been told that she was not degree through its Jersey MSc programme, ‘university material’, Rebecca graduated while working as the Director of Workforce and The undergraduate degrees on offer for Some of the 2017–18 highlights for higher with a BA in the subject and gained valuable Organisational Development at Jersey Hospice students at Reaseheath range across education students include: practical experience in marketing and Care. She studied for her MSc in Professional agriculture, horticulture, equine science, food events during an internship at Chester CH1 Studies locally through the State of Jersey's science, countryside conservation, business Agriculture Business Improvement District. She said: Health and Social Services Department, to avoid management and animal science. There is Agriculture undergraduates discussed the “Studying for my BA in Tourism Management travelling off the island. Her daughter, Alexandra, a strong tradition of designing the courses impact of Brexit on the food and farming at the University has been an amazing graduated with a BN in Adult Nursing and hopes in collaboration with industry partners, so industry when Reaseheath hosted BBC Radio 5 experience for me. I’ve had loads of support to do more study to specialise further in her that employers can benefit directly from the Live’s flagship financial series Wake up to Money. and encouragement from everyone here, nursing career. Honor said: “I feel privileged academic knowledge and practical skills that This was broadcast from the lambing sheds and especially the lecturers.” to have been in the position that I was able to students gain. All Reaseheath undergraduates featured BSc Agricultural Business Management work alongside my team as a colleague, as well complete relevant work placements, often undergraduates George Browne and Rachel Kirree Quayle (Events Management and as a student. Attending Alexandra’s graduation with ‘live’ research, to help employers expand Armour and course managers James Bickerton Marketing) studied at the University College in Chester Cathedral really helped to spur me their businesses, and can engage with the and Helen Machin (herself a Reaseheath Isle of Man (UCM), a partner institution, and on as it was such a memorable event.” Julie many industry partners and visiting lecturers graduate). They were joined by Terry Jones, was awarded a year’s internship with the Isle Bailey-McHale (Associate Dean, Faculty of Health who use Reaseheath’s facilities for research (NFU Director General), and Sam Watson-Jones, of Man Commonwealth Games Association, and Social Care), said: “The Faculty is delighted and development. Many students participate (Co-founder of the Small Robot Company). The leading up to the 2018 games in Australia. at the success of Honor and Alexandra and it in study tours abroad and these combine speakers were commended for their balanced The internship was open to Manx students is an excellent example of the requirements practical experience and learning in a different and informed views and the undergraduates studying at both UCM and the University, and for lifelong learning in Health and Social Care. environment and culture. earned particular praise for the way in which allowed Kirree to develop marketing plans, We have a close relationship with Health and they represented the next generation of farmers. raise funds and build links in the community, Social Care colleagues in Jersey, who deliver a The technical training resources at the to give the Manx team the best possible number of our undergraduate and postgraduate Reaseheath Campus have benefited from an Animal Science preparation for this major sporting event. programmes, and we wish Honor and Alexandra investment of over £80 million in the past 10 Animal Science undergraduates enjoyed a well in their careers.” years and these specialist facilities include an study tour to South Africa at Care for Wild Annual Review 2018 91

Rhino Sanctuary NPC, the world’s largest rhino with a first-class degree in Equine Science. orphanage and Sanctuary, and Balule, a remote Jodie chose to specialise in microbiology reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. and immunology and won a prestigious Duties at the Sanctuary included hand-feeding placement with the equine influenza team at rhino calves, behavioural observations and the Animal Health Trust. enclosure maintenance. In Balule they improved their wildlife identification skills and surveying Horticulture techniques, helped to control invasive plants Landscape Architecture students designed and painted the nursery at a local crèche. Martin and built a show garden at the RHS Flower Bornman from African Conservation Experience Show Tatton Park to win a silver medal. The Animal Behaviour students at Balule Game Reserve. wrote: “Our teams always look forward to the garden featured a greenhouse, equipped arrival of Reaseheath’s undergraduates. They with growing and propagation technology, have a reputation for being extremely polite, including LED lighting. The cottage-style genuinely hard working and interested in all planting showcased new varieties and the elements of the natural world. We hope they left garden was sponsored by Pochin’s Ltd, a South Africa with experiences that will remain construction specialist, which built the latest with them for the rest of their lives.” technical teaching facilities at Reaseheath. Some Landscape Architecture undergraduates Another group of animal science undergraduates also joined Alan Titchmarsh to create a new enjoyed a similarly successful trip studying garden at the Royal Manchester Children’s ecology and conservation in Costa Rica. Others Hospital for ITV’s Love Your Garden. Canine Behaviour and Training students. focused on animal husbandry, enclosure design and the conservation role of modern zoos Collaborations during a trip to the Netherlands. Students on The Innovation, Research and Development the Foundation Degree in Canine Behaviour and Showcase invited small and medium-sized Training were able to give nine puppies, rescued businesses to see the advanced level and by charity Animal Lifeline, their first training lessons scope of academic research and trials being at Reaseheath’s Animal Centre, in preparation carried out at University Centre Reaseheath. for finding homes. The undergraduates gained The event was aimed at encouraging practical experience of puppy training and mutually beneficial collaborations, which socialisation, which supplemented their learning, would allow undergraduates to carry out and they appreciated the consequences of high quality research projects and problem irresponsible dog breeding. solving for companies and, in return, gain essential industry experience. As a result, Equine Science undergraduates and staff are already carrying A Reaseheath Academic Excellence Award was out scientific research within the food supply The RHS Flower Show Tatton Park show garden. the reward for Jodie Patterson, who graduated chain and for natural flood management. 92 Annual Review 2018

University Centre Shrewsbury This pioneering partnership between the University and Shropshire Council has been developed to provide students with a personalised student experience and introduce the first higher education institution to this historic and picturesque town and county.

A day of civic celebration took place for the first cohort of undergraduate students to graduate from University Centre Shrewsbury The graduation ceremony at St Chad’s Church. (UCS). Dr Gyles Brandreth, Chancellor of the University of Chester, which established UCS with Shropshire Council, led a ceremonial procession through the town centre before the ceremony at St Chad’s Church, where he presented the students with their degree certificates. More than 50 students attended the ceremony, along with three honorary graduates, who were recognised for excellence in their respective fields and their support for Graduating students. UCS: The Rt Rev Mark Rylands, Professor Lalage Bown OBE, FRSE, FAcSS and Sir Neil Cossons OBE, FSA, FMA (see p. 113).

Provost of UCS and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chester, Professor Anna Sutton, said the inaugural graduation was a significant milestone for the institution: “It is testament to the hard work and dedication of a committed group of people, not least, of course, the students themselves, that we have reached this landmark in Armed Forces parachutist. The graduation procession. Annual Review 2018 93

our history. UCS is going from strength Defence, formalising its support these youngsters a stage, on which to to strength. As our first students towards the Armed Forces community, tell the world their ideas.” celebrate their success, we have just which has an extensive presence welcomed our biggest cohort of new across Shropshire. In recognition of Other Festival events at the Guildhall undergraduates, who are starting their its support and commitment, UCS included the Evolution of Education journey with us. Congratulations to all received the Defence Employer Conference, which welcomed of our graduates and we wish them well Recognition Scheme Silver Award, Professor A C Grayling (philosopher, in their future careers, many of which which was presented by Colonel author, Master and founder of the lie in Shrewsbury or Shropshire and Rosie Stone at the institution’s first New College of the Humanities) demonstrate further how UCS is making graduation ceremony. and Professor Tim Wheeler (Vice- a significant economic contribution to Chancellor, University of Chester) as the the town and county.” UCS played a major role in the first keynote speakers. They explored what DarwIN Shrewsbury Festival by skills, knowledge and understanding Dr Gyles Brandreth said: “These hosting a range of events to celebrate educators need to prepare students graduates are pioneers and it was fitting the birthday of Shrewsbury’s famous for 21st-century life and it was also to see them celebrating the culmination son. The Festival began with the finals an opportunity for a Memorandum of three years’ hard work in front of their of the first Shropshire Young Thinkers’ of Understanding to be signed families, friends, University staff and Competition, run by UCS and Morris between UCS and the New College the wider Shrewsbury community. My & Company, which attracted more of the Humanities. There was also an heartfelt congratulations go to all of our than 350 entries. Children spanning a extensive programme of other public graduates, and I wish them happy and 10-year age range were reduced to a events hosted by UCS throughout the Professor Anna Sutton and Robin Morris. successful futures.” shortlist of 20 and the finalists brought year and further details can be found in their ‘One Great Idea to Change the other sections of this publication. The continued development of UCS World’ to life in front of an audience. has been evident in all aspects of its The winners were Rose Farquharson’s In recognition of the role that UCS operations. The physical footprint is I-Smile Watch, to suggest happy has played in the local community, growing, with the Shropshire Council- activities when stress levels are rising, a Silver Award was presented to UCS led construction of further, purpose- and Katie McPartland’s Social Media in the Community category of the built accommodation at the Tannery Moratorium. Robin Morris, Chairman 2017 Shrewsbury Mayor’s Awards. An site. This construction is a key element of Morris & Company, said: “We could example of its contribution to many of the redevelopment of the west end never have guessed how hard it would key local events was a show garden at of Shrewsbury town centre and the new be to judge this first Young Thinkers" the Shrewsbury Flower Show, which accommodation facility is due to open Final. We were bowled over by the gained a third consecutive gold medal. early in 2019. imagination and scope of the ideas ‘The Roots of Darwin’s Discoveries’ presented. How great that Shropshire was designed by Sarah Hopkinson UCS signed the Armed Forces has such a wealth of young talent and (Curriculum Area Manager/Lecturer at Covenant with the Ministry of it has been such a privilege to give University Centre Reaseheath), with the Rose Farquharson (centre), a Shropshire Young Thinkers’ Competition winner. 94 Annual Review 2018

support of a dedicated team of Grounds and an event to explore natural ways to manage Network, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Garden staff from the University of Chester. flooding in Shropshire, and the sponsorship Trust and Shropshire Partners in Care, together The garden has now been installed in the of a new Environmental Innovation Award with SMEs who can innovate and contribute to courtyard of the Guildhall. at the 2018 Shropshire Business Awards. This addressing health issues. funding is helping UCS to act as a catalyst for The Shropshire business community is economic growth, linking into key industrial, The progress made in the development of UCS receiving a £1.6 million boost, thanks to a environmental and commercial sectors and, and its plans for further initiatives to benefit successful bid for European Union funding alongside this, attracting and retaining talent Shropshire were brought to the attention of by UCS. A new centre has been created at in the area for the benefit of the county’s the Government’s Universities Minister. UCS the institution, in partnership with University business economy. leaders and Shropshire Members of Parliament Centre Reaseheath, to develop and increase visited the House of Commons to discuss the Shrewsbury Flower Show garden. the productivity of environmental science Paul Kirkbright, UCS Deputy Provost, said: institution’s development and next steps with and technology businesses. The Centre for “We are thrilled to have secured this funding the former Minister of State for Universities, Research into Environmental Science and to contribute to strengthening the county’s Science, Research and Innovation, Sam Technology (CREST) is bringing together a business economy and creating new jobs.” Gyimah. Professor Sutton said: “The meeting range of experts to help Small and Medium- provided a valuable opportunity to showcase, sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the county, Further ERDF funding has been secured for at Government level, current happenings including Telford and Wrekin, to grow and a Digital Solutions Project, to build upon the at UCS. We are increasing higher education succeed. Support will be provided through existing expertise and resources to deliver prospects, offering a personalised and research and specialist advice, and helping targeted support to SMEs. This aligns with engaging student experience, and creating SMEs to develop innovative ideas and the Marches LEP’s growth plans for its digital research centres which can have a significant Shrewsbury Flower Show garden. products before bringing them to market. and related sectors, especially how digital positive impact, locally and further afield." Activities include workshops to learn about developments can be used to unlock growth new technologies and opportunities, and in the health sector. This is a £1.6 million A new fund has been established by UCS and researcher placements. The £1.6 million project project which includes £970,000 from the the Furrows Group, to encourage individuals has been made possible by a European ERDF, together with £646,000 match funding and organisations with ideas that offer long- Regional Development Fund grant of almost from the University. It will involve working term benefits to the Shropshire community. £1 million awarded to UCS, via the Marches with SMEs across the Marches, to develop new The fund will foster local partnerships by Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), as well as a digital innovations, and providing assistance helping to turn proposals into projects, contribution of c. £630,000 from the University with the exploration of digital innovations for providing start-up funding, offering the time of Chester. SMEs working in the digital sector and beyond. and input of UCS students and staff and There will be a particular focus on support for helping networks and neighbourhoods to Some of the ways in which CREST has SMEs wishing to enter the public health sector develop. The aim of the UCS Community been engaging with the local community market and the project team will engage Innovation Fund is to become the first point include free business events, such as the with relevant stakeholders in the area, such as of contact for Shropshire innovators, with business breakfast preceding the TECH Shropshire Council, the Digital Health Group, new ideas that will benefit the county. The Launch of the Centre for Research into Environmental Science and Technology (CREST). Severn Conference with Shropshire Council, West Midlands Academic Health Science development of these new opportunities Annual Review 2018 95

will enrich Shropshire’s economic, social, UCS students have excelled in many fields cultural and intellectual life and give students during their student experience and made the the chance to put their learning into practice. most of the opportunities on offer. For example, Nic Coward, Chairman, Furrows Group, said: Holly-Elizabeth Smith (History) won the Shining “Furrows is delighted to be supporting the Star Adult accolade at the 2017 Dyslexia Awards. Community Innovation Fund. The Fund is a great Holly shared her experiences as part of a ‘Dyslexia, opportunity for us to help create new and exciting It’s Not What You Think’ campaign at UCS, to partnerships, harnessing the expertise and highlight different ways it can affect people’s lives, enthusiasm of UCS, for the benefit of communities and break down misconceptions. She was among across the county.” the first UCS undergraduates, was a Student Ambassador at Open Days and events, received The growing research profile of UCS, with benefits the Best Student-Led Campaign award at the for the local and wider community, is illustrated 2016 End of Year Ball for her awareness-raising by the collaboration with global company Renew activities during International Women's Day, and Health. It is funding a project led by Professor the Fundraiser of the Year Award at the 2017 End John Buckley (Chester Medical School) at the of Year Ball, having raised more than £1,000 for UCS Centre for Active Living. The investment is various charities. Holly's fundraising activities part of the company’s Global Billions in Change included organising ‘The Magnificent Severn’ movement, which is tackling pressing problems sponsored row, to buy adapted equipment for around the world in the areas of water purification, Pengwern Boat Club. She was also invited to give accessible energy and preventative healthcare. readings in Westminster Abbey for Her Majesty The Renew© External Counter Pulsation (ECP) the Queen’s 90th birthday. Comments from device enhances the pumping of blood around Holly’s Dyslexia Award nominations included: Lenell John-Lewis, Professor John Buckley and Chris Skitt. the body and the project aims to evaluate “Holly is such an inspiration” and “Holly wants to whether enhanced circulation can benefit people go into teaching to help with children that have with breathing problems, such as asthma and dyslexia and support them, a differently wired emphysema. The expertise from the UCS research brain can be wonderful”. on this device has been passed on to Shrewsbury Town FC, to help its players to benefit from Other student fundraising efforts over the year improved circulation, particularly before their included Carrie Lanceley (Geography), who took play-off final for a place in the Championship. The on Ben Nevis to raise £3,000 for the Alzheimer’s technology had only been available to a number Society with family members. Connor Parry of leading Premier League clubs and Shrewsbury (Sports Management) raised £1,500 for CALM Town FC Physiotherapist, Chris Skitt, said: “We are (Campaign Against Living Miserably) by climbing pleased to be working with UCS to support their three peaks in three days and cycling 450 miles research and our players to recover after matches, between each. Hayley Townsend (Genetics and training or injury.” Evolution) and a group of friends raised £465 Holly-Elizabeth Smith. 96 Annual Review 2018

for Movember by walking 827km, and A team of Events and Festival study at UCS because of the amount she organised a Macmillan Coffee Management students helped with the of practical experience, the recognised Morning with Charlotte Utting (Medical visit of the Anglo-Belgian performance exercise qualifications mandatory for Genetics). Hayley said: “It’s important company, Reckless Sleepers, when the health industry and the opportunity for us to run charity events and raise they performed The Last Supper at St to work with real patients/clients. His awareness of topics and issues close to Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury. Ninety7 new job is as part of a multi-disciplinary our hearts, as well as giving something Events gained valuable experience in team to help patients achieve their back to the local community, who working on a community event with an health and wellness goals through we are extremely grateful to, for the international touring company. exercise, nutrition, behaviour change, welcome and ongoing support they stress management and sleep. He have given us.” Medical Genetics student, Max Yates, will also be able to gain additional Carrie Lanceley. received the Michael Davie Research ECG accreditation, phlebotomy/ILS Shropshire student, Lauren Richards, Foundation Award for best overall (Immediate Life Support) training, cancer gained a first-class degree in Health accomplishment in Life Sciences in rehabilitation training and a Master’s and Exercise Science and has now his first year and aims to qualify as a degree in Physiology. He concluded: “If secured a key job as an Active doctor in the future. The Foundation you are looking to study somewhere Lifestyles Officer with Salford City is a Shropshire biomedical charity that with awesome staff who genuinely care Council. The role involves leading supports research into bone-related about you … UCS is the place!” health promotion and physical conditions. Professor Davie said: “Many activity programmes for people with disciplines now apply to the bone field Professor Anna Sutton, UCS Provost chronic health conditions. Lauren and the trustees were impressed by said: “On behalf of everyone at cited four reasons for her success: the courses now being held at UCS, UCS I would like to thank the local recognised exercise qualifications many of which have applications to community, our partners and peers for as part of her degree; hundreds bone disease. They were attracted by continuing to welcome and support of hours of clinical experience; the quality of the teaching and of the our students, staff, and the institution. tutors able to adapt learning to her students, and wished to support such This year has been significant in many needs and ambitions; and gaining an excellent local initiative.” ways and we’re looking ahead to the personal confidence and self-belief. coming years with great enthusiasm – She transferred from another, larger New Zealand student, Christian Heenan, whether it’s seeing our new students University in her first year where she has found his dream job at Nuffield settle into University and community felt she was “just another number” Health Medical Centre in Canary Wharf life, welcoming the public to more and feels that the tailored and as a Health and Wellbeing Physiologist events, the development of new personal student experience “has after finishing his Health and Exercise student accommodation, contributing certainly built my confidence to a Science degree. Christian wanted to to local schemes and partnerships that level where now I’m not afraid of the work in chronic disease rehabilitation can enhance the county’s prospects, challenges of work and the demands in the health and fitness industry, after expanding the courses we offer, or Macmillan Coffee Morning. of other people”. his brother died of cancer. He opted to sharing our research.” Annual Review 2018 97

experience to educate and train Engagement with enterprise people in a wide variety of digital skills. To celebrate their new business, The University collaborates closely with businesses in the Bev and Jayne hosted a launch event community, through student placements, business support at the Riverside Innovation Centre, activities, research and a range of initiatives to foster which was attended by Chester entrepreneurial success. MP Chris Matheson. He said: “I am supporting Cheshire Digital Skills The Commercial Operations team to the research capabilities of the Academy because of the importance is now supporting 69 companies at universities for facilitating research and of ensuring local people in Chester Thornton Science Park (TSP), Riverside development (R&D) for new low carbon are up to speed with their digital Innovation Centre (RIC) and the products and services. The project is skills.” The company also hosted two NoWFOOD Centre, which employ more part-funded by the European Regional students on Work Based Learning than 600 staff at the sites. In terms of Development Fund and there are short placements, Sydney Cox and Mattia Eco-Innovation Cheshire and Warrington. student engagement, the companies and long-term R&D programmes of Carr, who developed the social media based at TSP have had 16 students on support for eligible SMEs in Cheshire sites and increased the audience. placements, with a further 20 based and Warrington. Managing Director, at the Riverside Innovation Centre. Lee O’Nions, said: “It’s fantastic for Branding and creative communications The number of entrepreneurs and Core Additive Technologies Limited agency, Row-A, received a highly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to undertake research with the commended award for the category (SMEs) receiving support from the University’s Eco-Innovation project. As of ‘Best Internal Communications University through the ERDF-funded an SME, getting access to the know- during a Brand Development Project’ Cheshire & Warrington Business Growth how, knowledge and facilities offered at the Transform Awards Europe 2018. Programme, and the Innovation to by a Science and Engineering Faculty The RIC-based company received the Commercialisation project (I2C), has is a unique opportunity. It helps me to recognition for its work with business now reached 340. The NoWFOOD commercialise a new process for the travel agency Clarity Travel, which Centre is fully occupied and was remediation of acid tar pits, providing involved internal communications and featured on BBC’s Inside the Factory benefit to the environment and a rebrand, as two travel management series. The following examples show people’s lives.” companies, Portman Travel and the many ways in which the University Clarity Travel Management, merged engages with businesses and Two RIC tenants have established the to become the UK’s sixth largest. The organisations across the region. Cheshire Digital Skills Academy – project included research, strategy, The Cheshire Digital Skills Academy launch. a new company which aims to positioning, identity, film, events, and a Eco-Innovation Cheshire and address digital skills shortages new website. This is the third Transform Warrington (EICW) is a project led by in Cheshire and beyond. Bev award Row-A has received for its work the University of Chester, in partnership Cowperthwaite and Jayne Muspratt with Clarity Travel, as it won a gold and with Lancaster University, to link SMEs are using their extensive teaching silver at the 2016 Awards. 98 Annual Review 2018

New company, Jeffrey’s Tonic, has Molexis process, something which its Autichem Innovation Challenge been founded by Mike Robinson we’ve been working on at Thornton was based around engineering and to produce soft drinks and is Science Park for the past 12 months. programming. Director, David Morris based at the NoWFOOD Centre. The breakthrough comes 18 years after acted as a judge and advisor. He said: As a result, the company has been ESL Fuels became the first commercial “I enjoyed being involved with the able to access support from the biodiesel producer in the UK and 12 Hackathon and was very impressed Cheshire and Warrington Business years after developing Ultra 35 heating by all the teams. The wide range of Growth Programme. Mike said of his oil, which has sold over a billion litres projects undertaken demonstrates experience: “A significant part of this nationwide. Our location at Thornton what a comprehensive subject operation has been the support I have Science Park, with its focus on energy Computer Science is, and based on received from NoWFOOD. I realised and support of innovation, makes the my experience of the event, I would that I needed the equipment and University an ideal partner for us.” certainly encourage other companies resources to help take the business to participate.” from a kitchen scale to the next level TSP tenant, Jonathan Quinn, spoke and the Centre Manager, Jeff George, at the University’s TEDx talk about Motrac Race Engineering Ltd has and the team have been great. With its opportunistic inventions, solutions given students valuable experience production kitchens, NoWFOOD has and everyday problems that can on a range of work placements at helped me refine the food production be rectified by making some small TSP. Two carried out a feasibility study process, as well as managing the flow changes – often leading to big of re-commissioning a rolling road ESL Fuels. of the product during its production. results. He has pursued a career in test cell, while another designed a It’s not always been an easy process, chemical recovery and established fully working dilution tunnel, used so to have that support has been two successful companies, Hygienic for engine emission testing, which extremely helpful.” Innovations Ltd and Blockwalls. In is now in regular use. A further two addition to higher education student students completed the design and A low energy process has been engagement, he also works with local construction of a flow-bench for developed by ESL Fuels in laboratory schools and colleges to inspire young the development of race engines. space at TSP. The new and innovative people to think about inventions and Steve Hammond, Motrac’s Managing Molexis technology will complement entrepreneurship. Director said: “This is Thornton at its large volume production of diesel, best, where students get first-hand heating oil and marine fuels from sites TSP-based company, Autichem experience of working in industry, across the UK. The first production unit Ltd, supported the University’s first problem-solving, designing and is currently being built and it is expected Hackathon for Computer Science learning, while genuinely adding value to process up to 50 tonnes per hour and students, which took place across to the companies that engage. It’s to build up to running at full capacity. a weekend. Autichem Ltd is a what we came here to do.” Stephen Whittaker, Managing Director UK-based engineering company, for ESL Fuels said: “I am extremely specialising in the design and The University of Chester Business excited by the potential for our new manufacture of chemical reactors, and Advisory Council has been created by University of Chester Business Advisory Council event. Annual Review 2018 99

the Chester Business School to bring together Cheshire, Sarah Callander Beckett, and the Vice- ŸŸ The High Sheriff’s Award for Responsible ŸŸ The Cheshire Business Leaders Award for the a group of like-minded business people in the Chancellor, Professor Tim Wheeler. The guest Business Practice (sponsored by Outstanding Cheshire and Warrington Business city to share a vision of making Chester the speaker was Dr Sandeep Ranote, Medical Director Warrington Borough Council) – The Land Leader – Dave Maisey, Managing Director at ICC number one place to set up and run businesses for North West Boroughs Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington. Laser Quantum Ltd from Solutions Ltd, Warrington. in the North West and North Wales. A series of Trust, who developed the award-winning Stockport was Highly Commended. bimonthly networking events has been held medical skin camouflage service for promoting ŸŸ The Best Apprentice Award – shared between across the city where business community, recovery in self-harm with the Changing Faces ŸŸ The Roberts Bakery Family Award Business Administration apprentice, Charlotte staff and students were invited to hear from charity. A total of £2,655 was raised at the event of Excellence – shared between Car Thompson, at Rock Chemicals Ltd in Warrington, high profile speakers on business growth, for the Cheshire Community Foundation and the Transplants UK, Winsford and Overwater and Brickwork apprentice, Jordan Ireland, at leadership, marketing, social media and finance. High Sheriff commended the Cheshire Business Marina, Nantwich. C&C Catering Harry Fairclough Construction in Warrington. Nick Hodson, Chair, said: “The University plays community for their generosity. Equipment Ltd, Chester was Highly a key role in the economic health and vibrancy Commended. Sarah Callander Beckett, the High Sheriff of of the city, and the Business Advisory Council The winners were: Cheshire, added “One of the highlights of my is making sure that businesses in Chester are ŸŸ The Micro Enterprise Award – Chestnut year as High Sheriff has been promoting the aware of how the Business School and the ŸŸ High Sheriff’s Award for Enterprise Meats, Tarporley. wonderful businesses across the county and in Faculty of Business and Management can help (sponsored by LDF) – Urban Landscape particular introducing the new Micro Business them to succeed.” Design, Great Barrow. ŸŸ The Cheshire Business Exporter of the Award. Celebrating the wealth of opportunity Year (sponsored by Click Consult and West and variety of enterprises from the more rural The annual High Sheriff of Cheshire Enterprise ŸŸ The Mornflake Oats Award for Innovation – Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of south, to the enterprise and science corridors of Awards was hosted by the High Sheriff of Perfectus Biomed Ltd, Daresbury. Commerce) – Heat Trace Ltd, Frodsham. the north of the county is so important.”

Chestnut Meats. High Sheriff's Awards for Enterprise winners. Urban Landscape Design. 100 Annual Review 2018

specialises in practice-based research Beyond our boundaries into creativity, learning and the arts, in professional educational contexts In addition to the diverse range of community activities supported through international collaborations. by both students and staff, the economic value contributed by the Attendees were able to meet colleagues University is approaching £500 million. from across Europe and Palestine, who are shaping arts-based tools Rod Hunt MBE and Alex Brychta MBE, anthology, Opening Words: Stories and and methodologies in their diverse the team behind the Biff, Chip and Poems for Children from the Cheshire Prize professional contexts and disciplines, Kipper Oxford Reading Tree series books, for Literature 2017, which was launched and share practice-based experiences. were the special guests at the 2017 High at the Queen’s Park Campus. The new Workshops were also held in Estonia and Sheriff's Cheshire Prize for Literature High Sheriff of Cheshire, Alexis Redmond Palestine. Simon Poole said: “Enabling awards evening. They gave the audience MBE, presented the authors with their and sharing the best of learning and an insight into how they created their copy of the anthology, which contained research in arts-based practices brokers much-loved stories at the event, which a foreword written by Rod Hunt MBE and precisely the kind of close relationship celebrated the best children’s short a cover designed by Alex Brychta MBE. that Storyhouse hopes to engage with stories and poems from writers with a The volume was edited by Chief Judge, between culture and learning. Especially Cheshire connection. The High Sheriff Simon Poole (Senior Lecturer, Faculty if it enhances public benefit and Cheshire Prize for Literature Awards winners. of Cheshire, Sarah Callander Beckett of Education and Children’s Services/ develops international networks of the presented the prizes and the first prize of Senior Lead for Cultural Education and kind in this project.” £2,000 was won by Laura Bridge for her Research at Storyhouse) who said: “The story, ‘The Crate’. Laura said: “As a primary stories and poems for children featured From Mittens to Barbies: International school teacher, I was excited to hear how in this anthology are nothing short of Arts-Based Education Research Rod and Alex create their stories. I was marvellous. There are so many different was a week of international artist overwhelmed to win and it was such an genres and styles too: remarkable residencies at the Tate Exchange in honour to have an extract of my story examples containing adventure, heart- Liverpool, to explore and investigate read out by Rod!” There were two Highly breaking loss, and even some with more education through arts-based Commended prizes for Eric Twist’s ‘The than just a touch of magic about them.” concepts, techniques and practice. Exploding Artichoke’ and Elizabeth Programmed in association with RECAP, Iddon’s ‘The Fall of the Sycamore’. Two A University team of performing arts this involved artists from five partner further entries were Commended: and education specialists invited institutions: Chester, the University Sharon Forsdyke with ‘Saved by the practitioners and researchers from all of British Columbia and Concordia Elephant’ and Elizabeth Harris with ‘The disciplines to attend an open workshop University (Canada), the University of Spy Left Out in the Cold’. at Storyhouse. The Beyond Text team Granada (Spain) and the University is part of the University’s Research of Lapland (Finland), as part of ‘The The best entries from the Cheshire into Education, Creativity and Arts Pedagogical Turn to Art as Research’ Prize for Literature were included in the through Practice (RECAP) Centre, which project, which aims to investigate Beyond Text event at Storyhouse. Annual Review 2018 101

Arts-Based Educational Research (ABER) through workshop to teach students about the different discovered at sites around Lake Flixton, an The University and its Faculty of Health and a comparative international study of doctoral techniques required in the art of storytelling. extinct lake in North Yorkshire, as part of a study Social Care was invited to become an academic programmes. The project was supported by led by the University of York, in collaboration partner with the National Centre for Rural Health the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Two University archaeologists are among the with the Universities of Chester and Manchester. and Care. This invitation, through Professor Council of Canada, as part of a Partnership team who have discovered evidence for the use Paul Kingston (Centre for Ageing Studies), was Development Grant. of pigments by prehistoric hunter-gatherers. Following the success of their first recognition of the key role in the development New scientific analysis, published in the Journal performance at the Kingsway Campus, Gary of University Centre Shrewsbury as a higher The Department of English offered a new of Archaeological Science: Reports, showed how Lloyd and Bettina Carpi (a former student) education presence in Shropshire. experiential learning module in partnership the hunter-gatherers who inhabited Britain performed their live contemporary dance with Storyhouse, to take storytelling out into the during the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) used theatre production of Alan Moore’s The Mirror The University hosted its first Apprenticeships community. ‘Chester Retold: Unspoken Stories, ochre, a mineral rich in iron oxide, to create a of Love. Gary said of the students’ response: Day in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Put into Words’ encouraged students to engage red pigment. The ochre pebble, discovered “Many of them have kept in touch with Bettina Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). Thirty with the local community through narrative during excavations directed by Dr Amy Gray and me. They are so wonderfully enthusiastic, apprentices attended, representing a wide variety and a flash mob dance. The aim is to allow the Jones (Deputy Head) and Dr Barry Taylor energetic, and really interested in what we're of job roles and studying for a number of different untold stories of Chester people to be put into (Senior Lecturer, Department of History and trying to achieve and this new version of the qualifications. Lisa Rowe, Director of Business words and heard, so that the story of the city Archaeology), was probably used to stain furs show grew from the opportunity to research Engagement and Partnerships, said: “The CWP can be retold. The module is structured around or textiles, create art, or applied directly to the and develop the work with the University’s Apprenticeship Day showcases the organisation's a formal talk, or lecture, followed by a practical body. This, and a crayon-shaped piece, were Performing Arts, Dance and Music students.” outstanding commitment to the development

The Tate Exchange exhibitions. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Apprenticeships Day. The Mirror of Love. 102 Annual Review 2018

and learning of its staff, through the provision educate students about issues such as The Bluecoat in Liverpool; Cheshire Fire and of workplace mentors, opportunities to learn sexual violence, drugs and their expected Rescue Service; NHS R&D North West; RECAP; and time allocated for study.” behaviour in the community.” Well Now, Diabetes and You; AmaSing, Made by Mortals; Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Chester city centre has been awarded the As part of Chester’s Heritage Open Days NHS Foundation Trust; University of Liverpool; coveted ‘Purple Flag’ status, in recognition of events, four University sites were opened to Faculty of Education and Children’s Services; its flourishing night-time economy. Chester the public: the British Army’s former ‘Western Delia Derbyshire Day; IAAC (Information was described as a “clean, welcoming and Command’ building, now Churchill House at Assurance Advisory Council); Youth vibrant city with an abundance of evidence the Queen’s Park Campus; the Vicarage and Federation; and Cathedral Group Arts, Health of its historic past”, while also recognising Chapel on Parkgate Road; and the University’s and Wellbeing Network. Projects include: the “diverse range of options for families, Riverside Museum at the Riverside Campus. evaluation approaches to creativity, singing young people and adults available during Tours were given of both Churchill House and and creative music technology in primary the day and night time economy”. The the Vicarage, and the Museum and Chapel schools; alternative approaches to post campaign for Purple Flag status was driven were open to visitors at specific times. diagnostic dementia support and diabetes Chester’s Purple Flag status. by CH1ChesterBID (Chester’s Business education; as well as initiatives around Cyber Improvement District, BID), in partnership The latest cycle of the Chester Mystery Plays Safety and Adverse Childhood Experiences. with Cheshire West and Chester Council and took place in 2018 and there was involvement other organisations, including Cheshire Police, from a range of alumni, staff and students The Westminster Centre for Research and Chester Pubwatch, the University and several for the performances in the Cathedral, which Innovation in Veterans Wellbeing received third sector groups. take place every five years. Jo Sykes BEM, positive feedback for work on a video former University Registrar and Chairman of looking at the health and social care issues A joint initiative between the University and the Chester Mystery Plays Board, said: “I am impacting the veterans’ community. The Cheshire Constabulary enabled new students eternally grateful to the Vice-Chancellor for his Centre conducted two focus groups and to settle into their new home as quickly and continued support of the Mystery Plays.” co-ordinated a strategy meeting with four as smoothly as possible and resulted in a local authorities, third sector charities and positive impact on community relations. As The Philip Barker Centre for Creative Learning representatives from the Ministry of Defence, part of the ongoing working relationship, operates across the University, to explore the before commissioning Chester-based Frozen Special Constables patrolled the Garden role of creativity, arts and culture throughout Moon to make the video. Colonel (Retd) Alan Quarter area during Freshers’ Week, with life. The Centre operates in collaboration Finnegan, Professor of Nursing and Military regular police providing reassurance to both with the cultural sector, to deliver innovative Mental Health, said: “These focus groups were longer-term residents and students, as part approaches, develop practice, disseminate held to develop a clearer understanding of of the joint Operation Cherokee. This also evidence and be an advocate for change. the local armed forces' community needs, involved delivering educational messages, Conference presentations were co-delivered resulting in a video to help and inform those advice and guidance to the student at the NHS R&D North West Conference, the involved in their care.” population. Jack Bostock, Police Constable Mayo Clinic’s TRANSFORM Conference in and Garden Quarter Beat Manager, the USA and Nesta’s The Future of People Angharad Harrop (Lecturer, Department Michael Grant, student and Special Sergeant who helped with Operation Cherokee. said: “We worked with the University to Powered Health. The Centre collaborated with of Performing Arts) was commissioned by Poster. Annual Review 2018 103

Pontio Arts Centre in Bangor to create NHS. The Society marked the 70th Family History Group. As a result, the a new dance film that explores the anniversary by holding talks relating Society has continued to strengthen its building's architecture. Supported to the organisation as part of its community links through collaborative by a Dance Buddy grant from Creu programme of public talks by guest work and looks forward to welcoming Cymru, the film was shown alongside a speakers (see pp. 70, 76, 78), and its more visitors to the Museum and its programme of work from the National University of Chester Riverside Museum related programme of talks. Dance Company Wales. loaned artefacts to the NHS Cheshire Career and Engagement Hub and Department of Art and Design staff Students and staff from Leighton Leighton Hospital for their activities have created the following exhibitions: Hospital celebrated the 70th around this landmark date. The Dr Cian Quayle (Programme Leader, anniversary of the NHS in July by Museum, which is run by volunteers Photography) – ‘Detours and recreating a 1950s ward in the skills and is situated at the Riverside Campus, Dislocations’ and Tom Wood (Visiting lab in their spare time. Volunteers has two exhibition rooms containing Lecturer) 'Cammell Laird 1993–1996’ at transformed the area with a pop-up curiosities from medicine, nursing, the Williamson Art Gallery as part of the museum which displayed donated midwifery and social work and the ‘First Independents Biennial, in conjunction artefacts, a 10-minute looped video World War: Returning Home’ exhibition. with the Liverpool Biennial; Technical NHS 70th Anniversary event at the Warrington Campus. chronicled the history of the NHS and It attracts visitors from the community Demonstrators Greg Fuller (Printmaking there were posters created by a local and tourists visiting Chester during and Drawing), Thomas Hignett (Digital), Brownie group. Hospital staff dressed its regular opening times and hosts a Chris Millward (Sculpture), Christopher Leighton Nursing Society students in variety of external pre-booked groups, Bebbington (Photography) and Tabitha 50s-style uniforms and they welcomed including local history societies, WI Jussa (Photography) – ‘Techne: Creating school pupils from Crewe and Chester groups, women’s groups, U3A groups Art’ at the Grosvenor Museum; Tom to showcase the profession and mark and Italian nurses. The Museum opens Wood, Tabitha Jussa and Ken Grant – the occasion. Other visitors included for local community events, such ‘Common Ground’ at The Colonnades, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation as the British Legion Poppy Walk, Albert Dock, Liverpool; and Dr Tim Daly Trust staff and retired lecturers, while Chester Heritage Festival and Heritage (Senior Lecturer) – ‘No Sign of Canals the provision of refreshments resulted Open Days, and is used for teaching on Mars: The Illustrated Travel Diaries of in a donation to a dementia charity. The purposes by departments from across Eileen Burke’ at the National Waterways Warrington Campus also joined in the the University. Thousands of visitors Museum, Ellesmere Port. national celebrations with its own NHS to Chester’s Grosvenor Museum talk and other special activities. saw ‘Home from the Front’, a pop- Art and Design staff have included up exhibition of Riverside Museum works in the following exhibitions: Dr The Faculty of Health and Social Care artefacts, which was facilitated by Big Jeremy Turner (Deputy Head) exhibited (FHSC) Historical Society is now in its Heritage. Volunteers from the FHSC sculptural work as part of ‘Inspired 10th anniversary year, having been Historical Society also give talks in by Nature’ by the Royal Society of founded to coincide with the 60-year the community, such as to meetings Sculptors, the Forestry Commission anniversary of the foundation of the of the Aldford Gold Club and Chester and Forest Artworks at Grizedale Leighton Nursing Society students. 104 Annual Review 2018

Forest, Ambleside; Dr Alan Summers (Senior Campus, as part of the Ark exhibition at Chester not only is this an incredible facility but it also has have continued in volunteering roles and Lecturer) and Chris Meigh-Andrews displayed Cathedral; Dr Tim Daly ran a workshop at Kingsway some fantastic people, who we work very closely employment after their placements. The NCS the augmented reality sculpture ‘In Darwin’s for members of the Royal Photographic Society with. In recent years, our Chairman, Head Coach course is a personal development programme Garden’ at Carbon meets Silicon, Oriel Sycarth on Exhibition Printing for Photographers; and and myself have attended a number of successful for teenagers that provides opportunities for Gallery, Wrexham; Tabitha Jussa contributed to Professor John Renshaw was invited by Baroness public talks at the University, attended by 200 young people to try new experiences, such as the group show 'Bathroom Darkroom Project' at Floella Benjamin to participate and submit a people, staff, students and members of the local living on the Warrington Campus for a week, The Grosvenor Gallery, Manchester Metropolitan design for a playing card for the Transplant Links community. We hope to continue this strong which can encourage them to consider higher University; and Lynne Connolly (Senior Lecturer) Community Deck of Cards auction. relationship for many years to come.” education as an option. The charity received exhibited work in ‘Borders’, a Shutterhub the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2017 exhibition at the Bridewell Theatre, London. The Warrington Campus continues to enhance Alumnus, Phil McNicholl, who is National Citizen and is currently working in partnership with the its links with the local community through Service (NCS) Delivery Manager at Warrington private sector, Onside and Warrington Borough Other public engagement activities by Art and partnership work with other organisations. Youth Club, has continued to engage with Council to develop a Youth Zone in Warrington. Design staff included the following: Dr Quayle Warrington Wolves Chief Executive Officer, Karl the Warrington Campus, to maximise the This would enable the membership to double hosted ‘Michael Sandle RA in Conversation Fitzpatrick, said: “In addition to the University opportunities for its 4,000 members and for and revolutionise the work that the Club does for with Cian Quayle’ at the Grosvenor Museum, being a valued partner, it also provides our University students to gain valuable experience. young people. Phil concluded: “As Warrington to coincide with the major exhibition and gave primary training base at the Padgate Campus. The Club offers placements for students on Youth Club and the University both continue to local radio interviews; Dr Turner ran an aluminium This facility has become one of the leading Youth and Community Work, Social Work develop and grow, it gives more opportunities to casting workshop for the public at the Kingsway training complexes within Super League, and and Sports Development courses and some young people and to students.”

University of Chester Riverside Museum. Dr Cian Quayle, interviewed for BBC Radio Merseyside. (Image credit: Tom Wood). Annual Review 2018 105

A first-class degree has enabled Elizabeth After applying to several civil service graduate Beecher to land a role in a government schemes, Elizabeth was offered a job within department, despite her dyslexia. the Government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, working in a Elizabeth originally wanted to study engineering team on Company Law and the changes that at another university, but did better at her are required for the EU exit as an aspect of enrichment topics of Geography and Economics. the EU exit plan. She said: “I’m finding my job As a result, she abandoned her original plans very interesting after I’d adjusted to the steep and sought alternatives. She said: “An internet learning curve on what Company Law entailed. search highlighted the fact that at Chester, I My aim is to work towards future promotion, could combine studying for a BSc in Economics and then possibly work in the private sector. I’ve and Geography – a quick visit and I was hooked. learned that in planning your future, you have to Coming from a rural county, I particularly be flexible.” liked that it was a compact university in a beautiful and historic city. It had a really friendly Elizabeth says her time at the University really atmosphere and all the facilities I needed, and broadened her horizons. “It would be easy to even better, it has a women’s rugby team!” go to university and keep yourself to yourself. But a large part of the university experience is She had always found study challenging: “But mixing with people from all walks of life that you the support available to me at the University wouldn’t necessarily meet in your home town. was superb. I had a tailored dyslexia assessment, It’s about getting out of your comfort zone and and the correct support in lectures and exams. making the most of the opportunities, facilities The lecturers made me believe in my ability and and friendships available to you – improving and from the start, made me believe that a First was growing yourself and your skills.” achievable. I’m pleased I lived up to my own, and their, expectations of me.” Elizabeth Beecher

Elizabeth was also a high achiever outside lectures. She was a StAR (Student Academic Representative) BSc (Hons) Economics and Geography for all three years and a peer mentor in her second. She loved being involved with the University’s women’s rugby team and was President of the club for two years. She said: “It was a fantastic way to keep fit and make friends, and to be able to change people’s ideas of how a typical female rugby player looks and behaves.” 106 Annual Review 2018

“Becoming a Doctor of Midwifery is a Global connections dream come true, and l am particularly thankful to the University of Chester for The University welcomed 1,100 students from 130 countries in giving me this opportunity.” 2017-18, forged key collaborations with overseas institutions and academics, gave students the opportunity to study overseas and Chester Business School has further hosted multiple international visitors. developed its summer schools programme, following a successful pilot International students from the EU and understanding of the wider world. Their and funding, to create a global network beyond brought at least £37 million involvement with UK universities can for the University. The School is aimed a year to the economy in the city of enhance overseas investment, business at private sector educational institutions Chester, £19.4 million in Ellesmere Port and trade links and even indirectly aid from outside the UK, who are interested and Neston and £31.8 million across diplomatic relationships.” in International Business or International Warrington, according to a 2018 report Tourism. US students from the Palumbo by the Higher Education Policy Institute, A Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the Donahoe School of Business, Duquesne London Economics and Kaplan University of Port Harcourt became the University and Pittsburgh enjoyed two International Pathways on the 2015–16 first midwife in Nigeria to be awarded weeks of experiential learning at North cohort. The report found that across a doctorate in her subject. Dr Faith West venues, together with master the North West region, all international Diorgu is helping pregnant women in classes, to showcase the cultural and students were shown to generate her country through her research and business-related aspects of the UK and £1.91 billion. Unlike earlier analysis, the this achievement has been recognised the North West. costs and benefits of international by the Nursing and Midwifery Council students by parliamentary constituency of Nigeria. She originally completed Students at Chester Business School were balanced to arrive at a net sum, a Master’s and PhD in Educational benefited from a visit from an The Chinese Society's Spring Festival. which indicated the students’ overall Psychology at the University of Port Italian academic, whose teaching economic worth. Public costs of Harcourt and then a second Master’s on how to be both innovative and hosting students include education, in Midwifery at the University of considerate is informed by her health and social security. However, the Nottingham. This was followed by her experience of working in the financial survey demonstrates that the benefits PhD at the University of Chester, which sector. Dr Barbara Della-Bruna, from outweigh the costs 10 times over and was partially funded by the Faculty of Avellino, shared her expertise with equated nationally to an additional Health and Social Care. Faith hopes Business School students and said: “I £310 per UK resident. Jonathan that her research on birthing positions thoroughly enjoyed presenting to the Pritchard (Head of the International and perineal trauma during childbirth students and I was very impressed Centre), said: “International students will bring about change in midwifery with their engagement and their as individuals enrich both the areas practice in Nigeria, based on the hunger for knowledge of sustainable where they live and the student body, evidence that it would offer women a commitments. I can see that it's likely bringing cultural diversity and a greater better childbirth experience. She said: that many of the students will pursue Postgraduate international students at the Warrington Campus. Annual Review 2018 107

careers that will involve a contribution (Head) and Ge Min (Lecturer, Department Dr Mike Hancock (Visiting Lecturer, to 'green' issues within the business of Modern Languages) visited Shanxi Department of Chemical Engineering) arena, along with the concept of University in Taiyuan city to build the was invited to speak at the University sustainable development.” relationship as the new host institution of Cape Town (UCT) while visiting the in China for students studying Chinese city. He visited its Chemical Engineering Almost 50 visitors from five key for their Year Abroad programme. There Department and held a seminar for Chinese universities spent two weeks are now six Chester students studying members of the South African Institution in Chester, experiencing the diversity at Shanxi University and the visit also of Chemical Engineers. Dr Hancock of cultural and business life in the UK. furthered collaborations in Arts and was keen to encourage UCT and other Undergraduate and postgraduate Humanities subjects at undergraduate Chemical Engineering Departments in students and academic staff from the and postgraduate levels. South Africa to work with the University South China University for Nationalities of Chester through international visits and Dalian Minzu, Guangxi Normal, Students gave a glimpse into Chinese and exchange programmes and to build Huzhou and Wuhan universities culture and tradition with a Spring strategic partnerships. Dr Faith Diorgu with Faruk Umar Abunakar. enjoyed summer school programmes, Festival, hosted by the University’s organised by the Business Research Chinese Society. The event was Johaina Idriss received her PhD at a Institute (BRI) and its China Centre, supported by visiting students and staff ceremony at Chester Cathedral at the based at the Riverside Campus. The and those interested in Chinese culture. age of 60, after four years of study. students engaged with five different The aim was to provide an opportunity Johaina was born and raised in Beirut, faculties and postgraduate students for students to perform and strengthen Lebanon, married at 16 and emigrated had the opportunity to attend the the cohesion and friendship between to Germany with her husband. After a ninth annual Chester Forum, hosted Chinese students and the University. few years, she went to live in Jordan, by the BRI and the West Cheshire and where she studied for her high school North Wales Chamber of Commerce. Indonesian student, Phoebe Sudiro, is diploma, which allowed her to enrol Qihong Wang, of Dalian Minzu studying Early Years Primary Education at the University of Jordan. She was University, commented: “I experienced and said of her experience at the the top student at the College of Food a lot during the summer school University: “I love my course because and Agriculture on her degree course programme and was able to immerse it has provided me with a number and completed a Master’s degree. She myself fully in UK life and culture. of professional work placement qualified and worked as a dietitian in The lectures were quite different opportunities. The Work Based Learning Canada, before becoming a lecturer from those we have in China, which module is great. Instead of learning at the United Arab Emirates University provided space for critical thinking and in a classroom, you are learning at a (UAEU). Johaina worked part-time as a opportunities to practise my English professional organisation and developing dietitian during her PhD and returned language skills.” new skills, as well as implementing the to UAEU as a visiting lecturer. Her ones you already have.” She added: “To research was on ‘Hygiene Compliance Dr Brendan O'Sullivan (Deputy Provost, sum up the University in three words, I in the Small Independent Restaurant Warrington Campus), Dr Mark Gant would say fun, supportive and inclusive.” Sector in Abu Dhabi’ and arose after Chinese summer school. 108 Annual Review 2018

volunteer work on a project to develop a Services. The workshop included a screening mapping and standards, as well as the during observation of previous European work, simplified food safety control management of the In-Out Evocative Report; discussion production of training courses. Kirstie was and participants took away written plans to system for small independent restaurants. of the theory that has informed the project; Course Director for the pilot programme held develop or enhance their own strategy. Johaina said that her University of Chester context-based pedagogical methods and a at Vierumaki, home of the Sport Institute for experience was “wonderful” and that she wants collective reflection on the project. The next Finland, and, in this role, developed, co- Italian student, Roberta Mancini, is studying to progress her career at an academic institution stage of the project saw four Chester students ordinated, and delivered five one-day courses Criminology and values the opportunity to where she can “stand in a classroom and shape from the Faculty working alongside 28 others for 40 aspiring sport administrators from study Mental Health as part of her course. young minds”. However, she added: “I’ve always from across Europe for 10 days in Vienna. across Europe. In Lyon, Kirstie presented the She said: “When I first visited Chester and the loved learning and I live by a quote by Socrates, Professor Owens said: “This project provides development of the pilot study and the learning University on an Open Day, I knew this was the who said: ‘The only good is knowledge and the access to innovative, contemporary theory points, as well as results from an independent right place for me to study. During my first week only evil is ignorance.” and practice for Chester students and adds to evaluation. as a student, I made so many new friends from the international reputation the Faculty has in across the world and I settled in almost instantly. Teacher educators from eight countries creative pedagogy.” Kirstie also travelled to Dubai to engage Coming to the UK as an international student gathered at the University, to take part in a full with members of the United Arab Emirates can be daunting, but I have found the support day workshop sharing understandings of the Finland and Lyon were the destinations for National Olympic Committee (NOC) and sports network here to be first class. Chester feels like challenges and opportunities that increased Kirstie Simpson (Head, Department of Sport federations on the subject of strategic planning. one big family and I would recommend the cultural diversity is presenting in educational and Community Engagement and Warrington The trip, which was funded by NOC, involved University to all students.” settings across Europe. The event was hosted School of Management) to work on an EU- the delivery of a four-hour workshop on strategy by Professor Allan Owens and Dr Bethan Hulse funded project, Strategy to Action (S2A) Sport. basics such as the use of analysis tools, as The Department of Mathematics has made from the RECAP (Research into Education, This focused on enhancing the skills and well as implementation and evaluation ideas. a number of connections with overseas Creativity and Arts through Practice) Centre competences of sport administrators across She embedded good practice from national institutions: Dr Nikos Kavallaris (Senior Lecturer) in the Faculty of Education and Children’s Europe, through the use of occupational agencies into the workshop, which was gained hosted an Erasmus visit by Dr Christos

Johaina Idriss (fourth right). Dr Mike Hancock (second right) in South Africa. David Cumberland and Professor Allan Owens at a RECAP workshop. Annual Review 2018 109

Nikolopoulos (Associate Professor, University of the Chemical Engineering was the degree chosen Aegean). Dr Kavallaris, Dr Jason Roberts (Head) and by Qatari student, Emair Hamad EM Al-Naemi, Dr Mark McAuley (Senior Lecturer, Department to study at the University “because the course is of Chemical Engineering) hosted Dr Anastasios accredited by IChemE and this was a big selling Matzavinos (Assistant Professor, Brown University, point”. He said: “I like the course because it’s USA) and Dr Kavallaris visited Brown University practical and the lecturers are very supportive. as an IBM Fellow, supported by a Santander Staff have an extensive knowledge of the industry International Research Excellence Award, to which is passed on to me and my classmates. The strengthen links between the institutions. Dr facilities at my campus (Thornton Science Park) Dimitra Antonopoulou (Senior Lecturer) and Dr are very professional, using them has helped me Roberts hosted a visit by Dr Marina Bitsaki from the prepare for work after I graduate.” University of Crete, to discuss the role mathematics can play in optimising healthcare choices for An updated Memorandum of Understanding patients and their families. Dr Joe Gildea (Senior (MOU) resulted from the visit of Dr Dianne Lecturer) hosted a research visit by Dr Abidin Kaya Morison-Beedy from Ohio State University College (Kharisma Bangsa School of Global Education, of Nursing. The three-year MOU with the Faculty Indonesia), to discuss computational methods of Health and Social Care will mean that the in Coding Theory. Dr Yubin Yan (Senior Lecturer) institutions can work together on learning and also visited the Beijing Computational Science teaching initiatives, research projects, and student Kirstie Simpson in Finland. Research Centre, to give an invited talk and discuss and staff exchanges. new research ideas. Dr Daniel Satge and Sarah Habib-Hadef from Lorena Barbeito Barciela from the External ONCODEFI visited Debbie Wyatt (Senior Lecturer, Relations Office at Universidade de Santiago de Department of Social Work and Interprofessional Compostela in Spain, visited Chester as part of Education), following a 2013 study carried out the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility programme. This with Pat Talbot on caring for people with learning allows staff members to visit another university disabilities who have cancer. ONCODEFI is a to exchange best practice, strengthen links and French organisation “dedicated to the best cancer learn about each other’s processes. Lorena was care in people with an intellectual disability” hosted by the Research and Knowledge Transfer and discussions took place about replicating the Office and shared best practice around Erasmus+ original research in France. The ONCODEFI staff projects, such as staff mobility programmes, also visited Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, where Strategic Partnerships and Erasmus Mundus Debbie works part-time as a Macmillan Nurse and projects. She also met with staff across the cancer care specialist. University, to gain an insight into different aspects of the University in relation to international Sarah Spies (Senior Lecturer, Department of students and Erasmus projects. Performing Arts) received Arts Council, British Erasmus+ visitor, Lorena Barbeito Barciela. 110 Annual Review 2018

Council (ConnectZA) and Artists’ individual achievement rather than The competition was for a redesign International Development Funding to team performance. Six months after of part of Bologna’s fashion district, lead on international artistic exchange team-based KPIs were introduced, Centregross. Only 10 entries received programmes. She was also invited my colleagues were collaborating honourable mentions, putting Yi Lin to Mezzanine's artistic practice and and there were also financial and Asia in the top 14 out of hundreds research project in Porto. Angharad improvements.” Dorathy said of her of entries. Their entry transformed Harrop (Lecturer) was commissioned achievement: “Dreams and aspirations the one kilometre long rooftop by Body Cinema in 2016, to create a don’t just happen. It takes an awful lot of Centregross into a sustainable work inspired by the music of Danse of determination, perseverance, self- community, with a ‘green rooftop’, Macabre. She worked with current discipline and effort – but the rewards including cafés, an outdoor exhibition students (now graduates) and this are worthwhile.” area and shops. Marc DiDomenico, film was screened at the State Theater Director at FIDI, said: “We find it quite of Freiburg, Germany, in a Totentanz Students at Global College Malta extraordinary that students of Interior program for a new Screendance series: were presented with certificates Design would be confident enough TanzKino. Angharad's collaborative film on completion of their University to attempt to enter a competition of piece with Wren Ball was also screened of Chester Business degrees by the this scale. The project area under study at the event. President of the Republic of Malta. Her consisted of a fashion office complex Excellency Marie Louise Coleiro Preca, of one million square metres. The brief Dr Amanda McStay, Principal at Global College Malta. A work-based learning programme attended the ceremony to present the was aimed at young architects under allowed mature Nigerian student students with their certificates and the age of 35, thus most of the other Dorathy Ezeoke to complete a congratulated them on all their hard teams were composed of architects, Master’s degree in Human Resource work. The students were also invited some with years of experience. To have Management with the University’s to attend the University of Chester been ranked in the top 14 finalists far Centre of Work Related Studies, despite graduation ceremony in Chester exceeded anyone’s expectations.” working in Lagos and having her fourth Cathedral. Global College Malta is child. Dorathy works for a large banking currently catering for over 200 students, American student, Ed Crocker, is institution and decided to study for an many of whom study on the business- studying Biomedical Science at the MA in Human Resource Management related courses. University and said: “Stepping out at Chester because the course allowed of my comfort zone and moving to her to use her workplace as a learning Two third-year students, Yi Lin Lawson Chester has been the best decision of environment, both for her own benefit and Asia Arutiunian, who both my life. The academic experience at and to help innovate change within her studied Interior Design as part of the Chester is truly unique; the lecturers are organisation. Dorathy said: “Through BA in Design at Florence Institute of incredibly enthusiastic which makes my project research, I discovered that Design International (FIDI), gained for some really engaging classes.” He my team members were competing honourable mentions for their entry concluded: “If you’re thinking about rather than collaborating, because in the Young Architects Competition coming here, do it! This is an amazing Young Architects competition entry. our appraisal system encouraged 2018, and were praised for their efforts. university and the city is truly beautiful.” Annual Review 2018 111

The first MPhil student to graduate from published. He received another travel bursary, as the Faculty of Science and Engineering the only UK candidate to present at the ‘Journey was Chi-Ho Ng, a Hong Kong student, who through Science Day’, hosted by the New York conducted research on laser materials Academy of Sciences and PepsiCo. He also processing and gained a whole host of gained a year’s visiting research associateship at achievements in the process. Queen’s University Belfast and was involved in a collaboration between both universities, the Chi-Ho was inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s Technical University of Denmark and The Hong quotation: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life Kong Polytechnic University, which resulted is about creating yourself” to study in the UK at in a publication. More success came when he the Thornton Science Park – “a major research was selected to present his research at the IOP and innovation hub for the North West with Tribology Group – Winter Tribology Fair and won high quality cutting edge research”. His passion his first Best Poster Presentation Prize. and enthusiasm for engineering research inspired Chi-Ho to overcome the initial language Chi-Ho hopes to use all the skills and knowledge barrier and he credits the support from his he has gained to make a contribution in the tutors and the warm welcome and advice from laser industry and to society back in Hong Kong Chaplaincy in helping him to assimilate into and hopes that his example will encourage University life. He became a regular attendee at other Chinese students. worship and met a wide circle of friends through the social activities. Chi-Ho also volunteered He concluded: “Chester and the University for the Institute of Mechanical Engineering in are now my second home and family, as the Merseyside and North Wales region, for the they have given me unlimited warmth and Institute of Physics (IOP) and as a demonstrator continuous support to encourage me to achieve for the Big Bang Fair North Wales for school my goals in the UK. The University has also students, all of which enriched his experience. provided a platform for me to showcase my Chi-Ho Ng research ability and potential in a competitive Chi-Ho’s research focused on how applying research environment, and to achieve a unique laser technology could improve the friction, experience which I wouldn’t have had in Hong MPhil Mechanical Engineering lubrication and wear of biomaterials in total Kong.” joint replacement surgery, particularly in the femoral head of a hip implant. His achievements included presenting at the International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics, for which he received support from the IOP C R Barber Trust Fund towards his conference expenses, and had his work 112 Annual Review 2018

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In the magnificent setting of Chester Cathedral and, this year for the first time, St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury, the graduation ceremonies celebrate the achievements of students, together with the award of honorary degrees to people with a local connection. These awards recognise significant contributions to society at a regional and national level.

The Rt Rev Michael Baughen Doctor of Divinity

The Rt Rev Michael Baughen worked in banking and served in the Forces before he was called to ordained ministry at the age of 21. He gained a Bachelor of Divinity Degree at the University of London and was ordained in 1956. He was the Bishop of Chester from 1982 to 1996 and followed this with roles as Assistant Bishop in London and Assistant Bishop in Guildford. He served on the General Synod of the Church of England and was an Area Dean, a Prebendary of St Paul’s Cathedral; a member of the House of Lords and chaired the Central Readers’ Council and the Committee for State Aid to Churches in Use. He was a trustee for Jubilate Hymns and has been involved with various Evangelical bodies and Conferences and the Langham Trust/ Foundation. He has authored many songs and hymns and composed music for many more. He was Chairman of Chester College Governors and oversaw its progress towards becoming a University College, before it became the University of Chester. Annual Review 2018 113 Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image

Professor Lalage Bown OBE, FRSE, FAcSS Vicki Bulgin HRH The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO, CSM, PC Sir Neil Cossons OBE, FSA, FMA Doctor of Letters (University Centre Shrewsbury) Master of Music Doctor of Letters Doctor of Letters (University Centre Shrewsbury)

Professor Lalage Bown grew up in Shropshire Vicki Bulgin gained a BMus and MMus from Her Royal Highness, who also has the title Sir Neil Cossons studied Historical Geography at and studied Modern History at Somerville Cardiff University and then a PGCE at the Countess of Chester, is a champion of literacy in the University of Liverpool and was the Deputy College, Oxford. After graduation, she trained University of Cambridge. She taught at the the UK and overseas. She visits schools, where Director of Liverpool Museum for three years. in adult education and during her career Cambridgeshire High School for Girls and then she often reads to children, and has supported He then moved to Shropshire to become the from 1949 to 1992 she built or expanded two Cambridge sixth form colleges, while literacy projects to improve adult reading skills first Director of the lronbridge Gorge Museum university adult education, much of it in six new singing with the Cambridge University Music and to encourage fathers to read to their children. Trust in 1971, developing the Museum to gain universities in Africa. In 2009 she was inducted Society. Vicki moved to a Head of Music position The Countess has a number of key patronages the 1978 European Museum of the Year Award. into the ‘International Hall of Fame in Adult and in Bishops Stortford, and then to a Head of the involving literacy, including The Queen’s In 1983 he became Director of the National Continuing Education’ and three years later Creative Arts Faculty position in Rhyl in 1990, until Commonwealth Essay Prize, the National Literacy Maritime Museum in Greenwich for three years she gained the title of Distinguished Africanist retirement in 2008. During this time she had also Trust and the BookTrust. As an honorary judge, and then Director of the Science Museum. His from the African Studies Association. In 1981 become the Director of Music at the then Chester she has promoted BBC Radio 2’s ‘500 Words’, 14 years there culminated in the opening of the she became Director/Titular Professor in the College and took the choir to represent Chester to encourage creative writing for children. The new Wellcome Wing, which was a landmark Department of Adult and Continuing Education to the annual Choirs Festivals nationwide. She Countess is Patron or President of over 90 charities in the development of hands-on interactive at the University of Glasgow and then Emeritus conducted the massed choirs of over 200 singers, and undertakes public engagements on their learning. He was awarded an OBE in 1982 and Professor on retirement. Since then, she has with orchestra, in Chester Cathedral in 2005, 2012 behalf, such as offering support to patients, knighted in 1994. Sir Neil was the Chair of been an Honorary Professor at the University of and then in 2015 as part of the celebrations of researchers and health professionals engaged in English Heritage until 2007, is a Trustee of the Warwick and the University of London's Institute Chester’s 175th anniversary. Vicki retired from this the management of osteoporosis as President Heritage Lottery Fund and President of the of Education. She has published extensively and position in 2015 after 15 years, but still thoroughly of the National Osteoporosis Society. Her Royal Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society. carried out consultancies in 15 countries. Lalage enjoys conducting the Chester Deo Gratias Choir, Highness has visited centres for victims of rape He is a broadcaster, writer, public speaker and received an OBE for services to Adult Education which she formed in 2009. and sexual assault and developed a growing advisor for governments, museums and heritage in Nigeria in 1997 and, since the advent of interest in financial inclusion. The Countess is agencies worldwide. He has been a long-term University Centre Shrewsbury, has been a passionate about good food for the young, supporter of the restoration of Shrewsbury’s supporter for its development. promoting food education in schools and Flaxmill and is a member of the Advisory Board supporting local food producers. for University Centre Shrewsbury. 114 Annual Review 2018 Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image

John Evans Sir Peter Fahy John Greaves Sir Algernon Heber-Percy Doctor of Science Doctor of Laws Master of Business Administration Doctor of Letters

John Evans was born in Cheshire and studied Sir Peter Fahy has a French and Spanish degree John Greaves joined HomeServe UK as Director Sir Algernon Heber-Percy has been the Lord at Charterhouse School College of Estate from the University of Hull and a Master’s in of Public Relations and then became Brand Lieutenant for Shropshire since 1996. During his Management. He began his career as a Human Resource Strategy from the University of Director. He reports to the UK Chief Executive army career, he was Lieutenant in the Grenadier Management Trainee with J & N Phillips Textile East Anglia. He was Chief Constable of Cheshire Officer and is responsible for internal and Guards, Hon Colonel in the 5 Battalion of the Wholesalers, before joining Beresford Adams from 2002 to 2008, overseeing the move of the external communication, Corporate Social Shropshire and Herefordshire Light Infantry and and Sons in Chester in 1964. He was made a headquarters and establishing neighbourhood Responsibility and community engagement, Hon Colonel of the West Midlands Regiment. Partner in 1969, after qualifying as a Chartered policing terms, and then Chief Constable of content marketing, social media, public Since leaving the Army, his career has focused on Surveyor, became Regional Director after the Greater Manchester (GM) from 2008 to 2015. He affairs and the global HomeServe brand. At the agricultural, horticultural and estate activities acquisition by the Nationwide Building Society held national leadership positions for workforce HomeServe, John has created and led a number at Hodnet Hall. His positions include: Executive and was Senior Partner and Consultant at development, race and diversity and the of award-winning communications campaigns Member for the Council of the National Trust, Beresford Adams Commercial from 1994 to 2015. Prevent counter terrorism programme. Sir Peter and has helped the company to become a Chairman of the Mercia region and Trustee of Other appointments have included: Chairman of was elected Vice President of the Association Glassdoor top-three place to work in the UK. the National Garden Scheme. He is interested in Chester Association of Estate Agents Surveyors of Chief Police Officers, was the Director of Before joining HomeServe, John worked in raising awareness and opportunities for those and Valuers; Chairman of Merseyside and Isle of the Strategic Command Course at the Police Chester at MBNA/Bank of America for 13 years with disabilities and was Chairman of The Lyneal Man Branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Staff College and was knighted for services to as UK Communications Director and, before Trust. He is President of the Severn Hospice and Surveyors (RICS) and President General Practice policing in 2012. His charitable positions include that, at Bank of Scotland in a senior corporate has been a Fellow of Woodward Schools and Division; Governor, Deputy Chairman and Hon Chief Executive of Retrak, founder and Chair of affairs role. John's jobs at both MBNA and Bank a Governor of Shrewsbury School. His official Life President, Nuffield Hospitals; Governor at We Stand Together, and working with Hope for of Scotland involved supporting the Chester appointments have included High Sheriff of the University of Chester; Governor, Moreton Justice. He has been a school governor, held community through a range of activities and Shropshire, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire and, Hall School; President of Chester City Club positions in the scout movement, is Chair of investments, and he was also a board member from 1996 until 2018, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant and Chairman of Chester City Club. He was Plus Dane Housing Association, is an Honorary for Marketing Cheshire. for Shropshire. This role included the promotion awarded the degree for his contribution to the Professor at the University of Manchester and of the county in many forms, especially voluntary Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as past a member of the Commission for the Future of service, the Armed Forces, the appointment President and to the University of Chester as a Policing in the Republic of Ireland. of magistrates and the encouragement and member of the University Council. attraction of new businesses. Annual Review 2018 115 Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image

Dame Sue Ion FREng, FRS The Rt Rev Libby Lane The Very Rev Gordon McPhate BA, MB, ChB, Professor David Major Doctor of Engineering Doctor of Divinity MA, MTh, MSc, MD, FRCP Doctor of Business Administration Doctor of Divinty Dame Sue Ion is Honorary President of the The Rt Rev Libby Lane became the Church of David Major joined Chester College of National Skills Academy for Nuclear. She was England’s first woman bishop in 2015 and serves The Very Rev Gordon McPhate is a Visiting Higher Education in 1981, teaching Theology Chairman of the UK Nuclear Innovation Research as the Bishop of Stockport in the Diocese of Professor of Theology and Medicine and served and Religious Studies, having gained his Advisory Board (NIRAB) and represents the Chester. In the Diocese, Bishop Libby currently as Dean of Chester from 2002 to 2017. He qualifications while working. His involvement UK on a number of international review and serves as Chair of the Diocesan Board of qualified in Medicine at Aberdeen, with a prize with Work Based Learning (WBL) began in a oversight committees for the nuclear sector, Education and as Chair of Foxhill House and for research in the pharmacology of asthma. project with the Learning from Experience Trust including chairing the Euratom Science and Woodlands. She is Vice-Chair of The Children’s Appointed Lecturer in Physiology at Guy’s Hospital and he worked on what is now the Level 5 WBL Technology Committee. She is the only non Society and the Chair of Cranmer Hall Theological Medical School, he began research which led to placement module. He focused on the idea of US member of the US Department of Energy’s College, Durham. She is an elected Suffragan a Master’s degree in Clinical Biochemistry from learning through work and reflective practice Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee, on Bishop in the House of Bishops and General Surrey, and a Doctorate in Biochemistry from for a Master’s degree and then a Doctorate of which she has served since 2005, and was Synod and serves on the national oversight Cambridge. At the Guildford hospitals, Gordon Professional Studies with Middlesex University a non-Executive Director on the Board of committees for Vocations and Senior Leadership. was Registrar, trained as a pathologist and in 1999 London. This work fed into the Work Based and the Laboratory of the UK Health and Safety Before being made Bishop, Libby served as a was appointed to the General Medical Council. Integrative Studies (WBIS) framework, which Executive from 2006–2014. She has been a parish priest in diverse communities. She has also His preparation for ordination in the Church of was validated in 1998, and the establishment of member of the Office for Nuclear Regulation worked in the Church as Social Responsibility England was at Westcott House and Fitzwilliam the Centre for Work Related Studies (CWRS), of Technical Advisory Panel since 2014 and spent Officer, as Director of Ordinands, as hospital and College, Cambridge, where he took a degree in which he became Director. David led a period of 27 years with British Nuclear Fuels Ltd, rising to college Chaplain and was Dean of Women in Biblical Languages and Theology and Patristics. growth in engaging with business through WBIS, the position of Chief Technology Officer in 1992, Ministry. Bishop Libby’s interests have included On appointment to St Andrews, he also became such as the Foundation Degree in Government until the company was wound up in 2006. Dame being a school governor, encouraging social Anglican Chaplain and stayed for 16 years, taking for the Cabinet Office and work with the RAF. A Sue served on the Prime Minister’s Council action initiatives, sport and the arts. a Master’s degree in Ethics at New College, Faculty of Lifelong Learning was created with for Science and Technology from 2006–2012. Edinburgh. In 2002 he was appointed Dean of David as its Dean and he led on the creation of She has been a Member of the Board of the Chester by the Crown. As a member of the Society the DProf and DBA as Doctoral level extensions University of Manchester since 2004 and is a of Ordained Scientists for many years, Gordon to the WBIS framework. This gave CWRS the Visiting Professor at Imperial College London. sought to promote high quality science/religion ability to enhance and reward practitioner dialogue and debate at all levels, particularly in learning across the higher education levels. sixth forms and universities. 116 Annual Review 2018 Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image

The Rt Rev Mark Rylands Jonathan Slater David Suchet CBE Richard Thomas Doctor of Divinity (University Centre Shrewsbury) Master of Business Administration Doctor of Letters Master of Business Administration

The Rt Rev Mark Rylands was brought up in Jonathan Slater was appointed The Chester David Suchet left Wellington Public School, Richard Thomas joined the Royal Marines Malpas, boarded at Shrewsbury School for a time Grosvenor’s Managing Director by the age of 30, Somerset, having played Macbeth in a school straight from school and after five years as a and studied Anthropology and English at Durham and with the support of the Westminster family, production, and joined the National Youth military man, began his career in the racing University. He worked in the UK and overseas, spent the next 30 years building the legacy of Theatre. He was a prize-winning student at the industry. Following short stints at Aintree and before training for the ministry at Trinity College, this independent five-star hotel. Jonathan retired London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Huntingdon Racecourses, he became Managing Bristol. Mark was ordained as a curate in Stockport, from The Chester Grosvenor in 2015 and has and his first acting job was at Chester’s Gateway Director of Haydock Racecourse, where he served as a Vicar in a multi-parish benefice in created Oddfellows Management Company, to Theatre. He spent four years around the English improved profitability from £200,000 to £1.2 south Cheshire and then as Team Rector in Bath provide a new addition to the region’s boutique repertory theatres, followed by 13 years playing million in seven years. He has been Chief and Wells Diocese. He became Diocesan Missioner establishments in the form of Oddfellows leading roles at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Executive of Chester Race Company since 2000. at Exeter Cathedral and gained an MA in Mission Hotels. Jonathan has been involved in the global in Stratford and London. In 1989, David took Richard has encouraged and pioneered new and Evangelism from the University of Sheffield. marketing consortium, Small Luxury Hotels of the title role in the television adaptation of and exciting events and leisure attractions, such He served as Bishop of Shrewsbury from 2009 the World, as International Board Director for Agatha Christie’s Poirot, receiving a Lifetime as the mini music festival, Chester Rocks, and until 2018, encouraging the growth of 'Messy 21 years, nine of which as Chairman. He is an Achievement Award from the Royal Television two annual polo tournaments. Richard has more Churches' to bring everyone together to promote ambassador for the North West and Chester, Society for this in 2014. David’s career also than doubled the number of race meetings good ways of growing as a family. As Bishop, he visiting Asia and America, often in conjunction includes roles in theatre, film, and radio plays, held each season, while maintaining and focused particularly on supporting small, rural with Marketing Cheshire, of which he is a Director, plus audiobooks and voice-over narrations. His developing facilities which keep Chester and churches, was closely involved with the creation of and is a Director of the Chester BID company. He many awards include: an Olivier Award for the Bangor Racecourses at the forefront of leisure Shrewsbury's Street Pastors, worked as a governor has created strong human resources initiatives Best Revival of Long Day’s Journey into Night, a offerings. The Racecourse was recognised as a in schools and colleges and was Chair of Churches that have strengthened the standard of the North What’sOnStage award for his role as Joe Keller in Showcase Champion at the industry’s annual Together in Shropshire. He was also a member West hospitality scene through his personal All My Sons, and an International EMMY Award for awards in 2013, where excellence and innovation on the Advisory Board for the University Centre mentoring and training. He created the Simon Best Actor as Robert Maxwell. David is a Fellow across British Racing is celebrated. More recently, Shrewsbury, is a trustee of the Farm Community Radley Kitchen Academy in 2013, to attract young of the Royal Society of Arts and a Freeman of the Chester was recognised for its Owners’ and Network and Chair of the Melanesian Mission. He is chefs with talent to the North West and continues City of London. He was awarded an OBE in 2002 Trainers’ Experience, having been awarded the now Assistant Bishop in the Exeter Diocese. this at Oddfellows, where he has launched the and a CBE in 2011 for Services to Drama. top prize by both the Racecourse Association Oddfellows Academy for apprentices. and Racehorse Owners Association in 2016. Annual Review 2018 117 Image credit: Ede & Ravenscroft. Ede credit: Image #100Students100Stories 0100 Freia, Chester Business Masters

Canon Jeffrey Turnbull The Rt Hon Lord David Willetts PC, FRS, Doctor of Education HonFRSC, FAcSS Doctor of Letters Following 18 years in teaching, culminating in a headship and a short period in a local education The Rt Hon Lord David Willetts served as the authority office, Jeff had the privilege of serving as Member of Parliament for Havant (1992–2015), as Director of Education for the Diocese of Chester Minister for Universities and Science (2010–2014) for over 26 years. During this time of considerable and previously worked at HM Treasury and the educational change, the support of the 110 Number 10 Policy Unit. He is the former Minister Freia’s Story primary schools and six secondary schools in the for Universities and Science, Chair of the British Diocese has been vital to providing appropriate Science Association, and Chair of the Eight This photo was taken on my first educational opportunities to the children and Great Technologies Fund, which is a specialist graduation ... There’s nothing better young people within them and the communities technology venture capital fund focusing on than throwing your cap in the air in they serve. For most of this time, Jeff also headed the eight technologies identified by the UK celebration of not only three years of hard the team responsible for supporting youth and government for support and development in work but three years at the University of children’s work in the churches of the Diocese. areas where Britain has scientific strength and Chester and two more to come with my He serves as a Reader in the Church and is a Lay there are global market opportunities. Other Master’s degree around the corner! I may Canon of Chester Cathedral. Jeff served on the positions include: Visiting Professor at King’s not be a student forever but the values Board of the National Society and the Church of College London; Governor of the Ditchley I have learnt of independence, strength England’s Board of Education and was the first Foundation; board member of UK Research and honesty will stay with me and guide Chair of the Association of Anglican Directors and Innovation; Chair of the Genome Research my path of success. of Education. He continues to serve on 10 local Campus; and a member of the Council of the educational charities and has the honour of being Institute for Fiscal Studies. Lord Willetts is an Vice-President of the University Council, a body Honorary Fellow of Nuffield College Oxford and on which he has served (with its predecessor) the Executive Chair of the Resolution Foundation. since 1991. 118 Annual Review 2018

The alumni community

The University provides a valuable lifetime focal point for alumni through the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). Former students and staff from any era are encouraged to maintain their connection to the institution via a programme of events, initiatives and opportunities.

The Alumni and Development Office was re- Funding was awarded to the following titled the Development and Alumni Relations students: Kate Roberts (MA, Creative Education), Office (DARO) and this has signalled more than who created a drama workshop to engage just a change in name. At the core of what the English for Speakers of Other Languages DARO wishes to achieve is philanthropy by (ESOL) students; Stephanie Matthews, Victoria alumni with a ‘students first’ ethos. The vision Bounds and Sophie Roberts, who led a group is to have a growing global community of of undergraduate Archaeology students and alumni, who are proud, aware and committed organised the Digging into the Dark Ages to the University through participation and conference and Sally Jones (PhD, English philanthropy, which can include giving time, Literature), who organised the first conference Annual Reunion. talent or treasure. dedicated to the author, Patricia Highsmith, attracting scholars from around the world. The DARO has already begun building a network of DARO champions across the academic and The DARO’s sponsorship of the University’s professional departments; understanding how National League basketball team (which it can support and fund research within the consists of both current students and alumni) University and transforming communication contributed to a highly successful season channels, to ensure that a broad range of alumni and team member, Connor Murtagh, was and supporters is reached. professionally signed to an Italian team. The sponsorship attracted engagement from the The DARO has secured just over 200 regular founder of the University basketball team, donors to the University of Chester Alumni Fund, Malcolm Wragg (1959 Leaver). Malcolm donated after alumni were asked to convert their historical a match ball to the team and presented awards subscriptions to donations. These donations have to the team at their end of year social event. funded the Academic Strand of The Cestrian Award, which gives students the opportunity The DARO was delighted to collaborate with to run academic conferences, seminars or the Department of Marketing, Tourism and workshops to showcase their research and invite Events Management at Chester Business School others to do the same at the University. (CBS) to pilot an Alumni Mentoring Project. Joe Etherington, pictured with the match ball. Annual Review 2018 119

This involved three undergraduate Marketing to relive their College memories this year. The volunteers spent hundreds of hours researching 77 Fallen project, Audrey Bullough (a family students and three Marketing graduates DARO was also thrilled to welcome back a group the men’s early lives and military careers and member of the alumnus, Frederick Bullough) from CBS. The students received support and of 1958 Mid-Year Starters for their special 60- tracing their families. Individual poppies were entrusted the DARO with the solid gold locket guidance from alumni who have careers in year reunion. The group enjoyed drinks in the made by alumni, students, staff, and the wider Frederick gave to his wife Ada when he left for areas, in which they are interested. Creating Students’ Union bar and a campus tour, before community and a commemorative wreath Service. The DARO also worked with the Land opportunities for students to enhance their reading extracts from an 1844 College report in of 77 of these poppies is now displayed in a Trust and the Friends of Countess of Chester employability skills and enrich their experience the Chapel. hand-crafted decorative cabinet. A variety of Country Park to plot a walking route from while at the University remains an important aim trees supplied by the Woodland Trust were also Upton through the Park to Chester Cathedral. for the DARO. To commemorate the centenary of the end of planted across the campuses as memorials to This includes points of significance for those the First World War, the University of Chester the 77 Fallen. fallen during World War One and the 77 Fallen Each year, the Annual Alumni Reunion brings Alumni Association chose to research the wreath was displayed in the Chapel for visitors hundreds of alumni back to Campus, and a '77 Fallen' alumni named on the memorial As a result of all the volunteers’ hard work, throughout the series of commemorative record number of over 250 alumni returned plaque in the University Chapel. The alumni relationship building and commitment to the events, held to mark the end of the conflict.

Frederick Bullough’s picture and locket. The 77 Fallen poppy wreath in its cabinet. The 1958 Mid-Year Starters reunion. 120 Annual Review 2018

Senior staff

Senior Management Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Community Liaison) and Executive Academic Deans Professor Angela Simpson – from 12-2-2018 Provost (Warrington) BA, MA, (Nuffield Institute, Leeds) PhD (Newcastle), Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Annette McIntosh-Scott Arts and Humanities PGCE (Huddersfield), RMN (York School of Nursing) Canon Professor Timothy Wheeler DL BSc, PhD (Edinburgh Napier), Dip CNE (Queen Margaret, Dr Brendan O’Sullivan BA, PhD (Wales), FE Teachers’ Cert, CPsychol, CSci, AFPBsS, Edinburgh), Cert Ed (Jordanhill College, Glasgow), RN, GMus (Huddersfield), PGCE (Manchester Metropolitan), Medicine, Dentistry and Life Sciences FSS, FRSA, MCIPR, MIOSH, MIIRSM, CCMI SCM, RCNT, RNT, FHEA MA (Liverpool), PhD (Chester), FHEA Dr Chris Haslam (Acting) BSc (Newcastle), PhD (Southampton), DMS (Open) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Public Benefit and Business and Management Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Enhancement) Cultural Engagement) and Provost (University Professor Clare Schofield Science and Engineering Professor Neville Ford Centre Shrewsbury) BA, PhD (Manchester Metropolitan University), FHEA Garfield Southall MA (Oxon), MSc (Manchester), PhD (Liverpool), FIMA, FHEA Professor Anna Sutton MSc (Liverpool), CITP, FBCS Cert Ed, BEd, MEd (Wales), FRSA Education and Children’s Services Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Professional Services and Professor Anna Sutton – until 31-8-2017 Social Science Operations) and Chief Information Officer Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University Cert Ed, BEd, MEd (Wales), FRSA Professor David Balsamo Brian Fitzpatrick – from 1-9-2017 Secretary and Director of Legal Services BA (Middlesex), MSc (London), MSc (Oxon), DSocSci BSc, MBA (Open) Adrian Lee (Bristol), CQSW David Cumberland – from 1-9-2018 MA (Oxon), LLM (Staffordshire) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge BA (Liverpool), MA (Chester), PGCE (Liverpool), PG Dip Transfer) and Provost (Thornton) (Manchester Metropolitan), NPQH (Manchester) Academic Deans Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Professor Nick Avis Recruitment, Quality and Student Experience) BSc (Reading), PhD (Sheffield) Health and Social Care Agriculture and Veterinary Science Dr Chris Haslam Professor Annette McIntosh-Scott – until 11-2-2018 Rachel Ellis-Jones – to 21-5-2018 BSc (Newcastle), PhD (Southampton), DMS (Open) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Resources) and Chief BSc, PhD (Edinburgh Napier), Dip CNE (Queen Margaret, BA (Northumbria), PGCE (Huddersfield), MA (Lincoln) Financial Officer and Bursar Edinburgh), Cert Ed (Jordanhill College, Glasgow), RN, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise) and Mr Richard Waddington SCM, RCNT, RNT, FHEA Chester Medical School Principal of Reaseheath College BA (Newcastle), MBA (Chester), ACMA Professor Terry Wardle Meredydd David OBE – from 1-12-2017 BMedSci, BM BS, DM (Nottingham); FRCP (London), FIMLS HND (Welsh Agricultural College), MPhil (Aberystwyth) Annual Review 2018 121

Professional Services Deans (Executive) Business Research Institute Registrar Professor Charles Forsdick – from 1-9-2017 Professor Phil Harris Jonathan Moores Ben France – Chester Students’ Union President – Academic Quality and Enhancement BA (York), PhD (Manchester Metropolitan), CertEd, BSc (Imperial), MSc (Dundee), ARCS from 1-07-2018 Dr Karen Willis Chartered Marketer, FAMS, FCIM, FIPR, FRSA, HFAMS Jeannie France-Hayhurst BA (Dunelm), PGCE (Manchester Metropolitan), MA Research and Knowledge Transfer Dr Ian Graham – from 1-9-2017 to 9-4-2018 (Open), EdD (Bristol) Domestic Bursar and (Executive) Hospitality Dr Elizabeth A Christopher Karen Howell and Residential Services BSc (Dunelm), BSc (Open), PhD (Dunelm), MRSC Cherelle Mitchell – Chester Students’ Union Chapel Ian White President – to 30-06-2018 The Rev Canon Dr Peter Jenner MIH, MIoD Student Futures Nick Jenkins MA, PhD (Cantab), Dip Theo (Nottingham), DPS (St John’s Dr Sean Dunkin The Very Rev Professor Gordon McPhate – College, Nottingham) Corporate Communications BSc (Sheffield), PhD (Wales), PGCE [HE] (Bolton), FHEA to 30-9-2017 Jayne Dodgson Dr Anna Mackenzie BA (London) Cathy Maddaford Directors of Services Members of the University Council David Munt 2017−18 Estates and Facilities Sandra Rudd (Senior Executive) Commercial Operations and Gary Hughes Dr Liane Smith Chief Executive Officer, Thornton Research President – The Rt Rev the Lord Bishop of BSc (Salford) Garfield Southall – from 1-5-2018 Properties Ltd Chester, Dr Peter Forster Margaret Steward – to 31-8-2017 Paul Vernon Deputy President – Canon Dr Jeff Turnbull International Centre Professor Anna Sutton BSc (Manchester) Secretary to the University Council – Adrian Lee Jonathan Pritchard Sandra Verity LLB (Keele), LPC (University of Law) Christine Allen BEM Canon Professor Tim Wheeler DL, Vice-Chancellor (Senior Executive) Human Resources Francis Ball Julie Dagnall Learning and Information Services Professor Lawrence Bellamy – from 6-10-2017 to BA, MA (Liverpool John Moores), FCIPD Henry Blackman 31-1-2018 BSc, MSc (Chester) Dr Colin Daniels (Senior Executive) Strategic Economic Meredydd David Development Office Marketing, Recruitment and Admissions Ian Davies – from 1-9-2017 Charles Woodcock Richard Bengree Dr Martin Degg BA, BSc (Lancaster), PGCE (Keele) BA (Lancaster); MA (Liverpool John Moores) Dr John Evans – to 31-8-2017 Professor John Fisher – to 31-8-2017 122 Annual Review 2018

Financial results Trade Union Year ended 31 July 2018 facilities time

April 2017 – March 2018

Total number of union officials 12

Full time equivalent employee number 10.27 Income Expenditure Percentage of time spent on facility time

0% 4 1-50% 8 51-99% 0 100% 0

Percentage of pay bill spent on Tuition fees and education contracts 97,834,000 Staff costs 69,799,000 facility time

Funding body grants 10,813,000 Other operating expenses 39,666,000 Total cost of facility time 36,360 Research grants and contracts 2,526,000 Depreciation 6,371,000 Total pay bill 66,597,350 % of the total pay bill spent on Other income 16,821,000 Interest and other finance costs 2,476,000 facility time 0.05 Investment income 414,000 Paid trade union activities Total income before endowments 128,408,000 Total expenditure 118,312,000 and donations % of total paid facility time hours 0 Surplus for the year 10,124,000 Donations and endowments 28,000

Total income 128,436,000 Credits:

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