Spring 2019 News from the University of Surrey for Guildford residents

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Guildford Residents’ Survey 2019 The University is calling on residents of Guildford to take part in our fifth annual residents’ survey.

Since its launch in 2015, the Guildford Residents’ Survey has provided the

Right: an artist’s impression of the garden design University with Main image: the garden will feature irises, flowers celebrated valuable insight, for their wellbeing properties. Credit: Getty Images feedback and ideas to build greater links with our home town. Last year, more than Anti-stress garden coming to 1,300 local residents took part, with many entering the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show prize draw to win The University has partnered with Silent Pool Gin to present an anti-stress garden at the one of five £100 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, transporting visitors to the Surrey Hills using scents and sounds. cash prizes. We want to hear The exciting collaboration with Albury-based He will be using sensors to detect and from you – to gin brand Silent Pool, acclaimed Surrey-based capture changing electrical signals directly complete the survey garden designer David Neale and Dutch from the plants, enabling the garden to visit: surrey.ac.uk/ horticultural pioneers Plant-e will explore govern and interact with the soundscape. guildfordsurvey plant technologies that encourage wellbeing. Professor Murphy said: “This truly exciting The survey closes Through their combined expertise, the team collaboration brings to life the hidden power on 1 July 2019. will create a sustainable oasis of calm for of plants, their value for sustainability and visitors to enjoy, with a plant-controlled the innovative ways we can experience soundscape created by two professors the natural world.” from the University. These natural sounds, which help the body Professor Tony Myatt, Head of the Department relax, will be combined with flowers that are of Music and Media, has designed a natural, celebrated for their wellbeing properties, three-dimensional soundscape featuring including roses and irises. audio recordings from the Surrey Hills. The orchestration of the soundscape will After the Flower Show, the garden will be be carried out by the garden itself, through donated to Guildford-based respite charity, the power of plants. Cherry Trees. Professor Myatt said: “By creating a Ian McCulloch, Co-Founder of Silent Pool Gin, soundscape orchestrated by the plants, the said: “We’re thrilled to be working alongside garden will reveal more about what’s going the University and award-winning garden on inside plants and how we can work with, designer David Neale for this partnership. rely on and benefit from them.” Through emulating sounds inspired by the Director of the Centre for Environment and beautiful Surrey Hills, it will be a celebration Guildford High Street Sustainability Professor Richard Murphy of the local heritage of both the Silent Pool specialises in plant science and sustainability. Gin distillery and the University.” 2 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 3 Welcome Community news

Instagram: Spring has sprung To celebrate the beauty of Guildford in spring, we asked Support for sustainable travel our Instagram followers to share their best seasonal snaps – The University of Surrey is supporting Guildford Borough here’s a selection of our favourites, taken by students, staff Council and Surrey County Council’s new and improved and local residents. Sustainable Movement Corridor (SMC). Follow @uniofsurrey on Instagram to see more. The SMC aims to encourage people to walk, cycle or take the bus by providing a safe, attractive and 1 high-quality route across Guildford. In support of the SMC, University researchers and students have investigated ways to improve the pedestrian and cycle path routes between the town centre and western neighbourhoods of Guildford – routes that have often presented challenges due to perceived road safety issues, litter and air pollution. Left to right: Sir Martin Sweeting OBE, Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell DBE and Distinguished Professor Alf Adams Credit: David Hatful To help tackle this, Professor Prashant Kumar and his Global Centre for Clean Air Research have been providing advice on pollution mitigation measures and sustainability improvements, which will be used to further enhance the A stellar performance: prestigious Adams experience of pedestrians and cyclists on the route. Sweeting lecture series celebrates women The University’s Students’ Union has also contributed to the scheme by designing a mural that will be installed in astronomy 2 3 in one of the two underpasses near the campus, making pedestrian access more attractive. The University welcomed world-renowned astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell DBE to present the first event of the 2019 Adams Sweeting lecture series, hosted by Surrey academic, Professor Jim Al-Khalili. Guest editor, Peter Gordon Adams Sweeting is the University of Burnell give her lecture, which shed Surrey’s flagship lecture series, created light on the challenges of today’s Welcome from our guest editor Peter Gordon, in honour of two of the University’s most perception of female scientists, prestigious academics; Distinguished while celebrating the careers of local broadcaster, media adviser and actor Professor Alf Adams – who invented some well-known female astronomers. the strained quantum well laser used I was delighted to be invited to be guest I would also recommend that you study in devices such as DVD players and Dame Jocelyn has been credited editor for this edition of Your University. the recent social impact report (page 6). barcode scanners – and Distinguished with ‘one of the most significant I know you’ll find it a truly interesting It’s easy to simply see the University as Professor of Space Engineering, achievements of the twentieth century’ read. As a Guildfordian born and bred, a group of buildings and people at the Sir Martin Sweeting OBE, a pioneer for her co-discovery of the first radio and having worked in the area’s media top of Stag Hill, but it’s so much more! of modern small satellites and the pulsars in 1967, and has since become for nearly 30 years, I have a huge The report gives the facts, figures and Founder and Executive Chairman a role model for young students and respect for the University of Surrey. evidence to support this – from charity 4 of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. female scientists throughout the world. In recent years particularly, the giving to local volunteering. growth and opportunities which avail The events offer the local community The next lecture in the series will welcome themselves at the University have On page 10, there’s an interview with the chance to hear about the pioneering geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Prize seemed to be almost limitless. the University’s Distinguished Writer- developments and innovations that are winner and Chief Executive of the Francis in-Residence, Iain Sinclair, who has an shaping our world. Crick Institute, on 16 October. Within the spirit of collaboration interesting take on how to interact with A greener Guildford On 27 March, more than 250 guests To find out more and register for a ticket, and under the progressive and budding writers which is well worth a read. passionate leadership of Professor The University is leading a locally-focused research project, joined us to hear Dame Jocelyn Bell visit: surrey.ac.uk/asevents Max Lu, the University continues to The University’s work in cosmic dealings collaborating with stakeholders in the north-west Guildford area. go from strength to strength. I have is well known – but what it’s now doing in In partnership with Surrey of life, as well as witnessed this first-hand through the terms of making all things space relevant to Wildlife Trust and Guildford understanding more about joint projects we have completed at our daily lives is of particular interest, as we Seeing the funny side of research Borough Council’s Project the community’s aspirations. Eagle Radio, as well as being lucky head onwards in this ever-changing twenty Aspire, the ambition of the After a successful 2018, Bright Club Guildford kicked off the year with a sold out enough to have received a Guildford first century. For example, on page 12 you There are several other NW Guildford 2030 project is performance at Guildford’s Boileroom on Wednesday 6 March. Roll of Honour award – a joint scheme can find out more about the SPRINT scheme local research projects which aims to help small businesses better to help support the residents between the University and Guildford taking place in tandem, Bright Club is a national platform where, Bright Club will return later in the year understand space technologies and what of north-west Guildford in their Borough Council. 5 all designed to enhance for one night only, university academics at Guildford’s Fringe Festival on 19 July, this means for our future. desire to spark positive change the community and help Among the pages to follow, I would 1. @raincat_photography and researchers put down their followed by an autumn performance at in their community. Drawing better understand and solve draw your attention to the details of Finally, I would also encourage you 2. @surreycwb microscopes, pick up a microphone the Boileroom. For more information 3. @marmelx on participation from the local practical problems faced by the Guildford Residents’ Survey – to read about the various collaborations 4. @ms_emilog and find the funny side of their research. about Bright Club, find them on Facebook community, alongside analysis those living in the area, such the fifth of its kind and a vital way for between the University and local 5. @rgbcraft Each performer takes to the stage to tell or follow @BrightClubGLD on Twitter. of social networks, the project as parking, sustainability the University to receive important schools and colleges (page 11). From the audience a little about what they do seeks to establish a greener and social cohesion. feedback from those in the community Shrek singing workshops to science future for the area. through the medium of stand-up comedy. who have suggestions and thoughts. research placements for local sixth To find out more about Guildford’s Bright Club performs at form students, these projects help A series of workshops have NW Guildford 2030, visit: On page 4, the review of the recent least three times a year and, in the to bring the next generation into the already been held with the nwguildford2030. Innovate Guildford festival is a great first event of 2019, 80 guests enjoyed University environment. local community to understand wordpress.com example of how the University gets how investing in ‘natural many laughs as researchers from the involved with local events, enabling I do hope you enjoy reading Your University capital’ (the world’s natural To find out more about University of Surrey performed comic students and academics to take part and find it informative as well as a reminder assets and green spaces) Project Aspire, visit: routines on topics ranging from quantum biology and psychology, through to in an occasion which is fast becoming of the wonderful things that happen right can lead to sustainable guildford.gov.uk/ Bright Club Guildford a must-do in the town’s calendar. here on our doorstep. enhancements to quality projectaspire aerospace engineering. 4 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 5 Community news Community news

The stranger on the bridge More pedal power OBE for former To mark University Mental in recognition of launching Following the University’s successful launch University council chair Health Day 2019, the University the ThinkWell workshop for of a 50-strong bike-share scheme in Guildford hosted an in-conversation event schools and has recently last year, Surrey has secured further funding Dr Jim Glover has been awarded an OBE with Jonny Benjamin and Neil published his memoir, to expand, improve and safeguard the project. for voluntary service in the Queen’s New Laybourn, who talked about The Stranger on the Bridge. So far, more than 1,200 University staff, students Year’s Honours List. their story, mental health and the Laura Smythson, Deputy and Research Park tenants have registered to Jim served as Chair of University Council journey to hope and recovery. Director of Wellbeing use the scheme, with approximately 600 cycle for almost seven years and, most recently, In 2008, Jonny stood on at the University, said: journeys made each week across the network. has achieved great success as High Waterloo Bridge, about to jump. “This inspiring story shows Sheriff of Surrey, tackling rising permanent Together with partners Santander, Huawei Runners gather at the University to warm up before the start of the race A stranger saw his distress how one person can make exclusions in Surrey schools and and NextBike, as well as local businesses and stopped to talk to him – a difference and save a life. encouraging student volunteering across Left: Surrey graduate Winnie Mac and Guildford Borough Council, the a decision that saved Jonny’s Our mission is to reduce the higher and further education institutions. Above: Winnie Mac greets Michelle Obama on stage University scheme will benefit from planned Credit: Will Fahy life. Six years later, together stigma of mental health and Limbering up for Jim has continued to connect Surrey with Rethink Mental Illness, suicide, encouraging people improvements to local road networks over students with practical, local work Jonny launched the #findmike to talk openly and seek the next few years. local charities experience, enhancing their education Surrey graduate takes centre stage campaign to find the stranger support early.” University of Surrey Transport Manager In February, more than 500 runners participated in and employability. One such project has who helped him, and the Ed Nelson said: “The University continues with Michelle Obama pair were reunited after the the first Kelly’s Guildford 10k, organised in partnership brought together Guildford’s judiciary, to invest in improvements to the cycle campaign went viral. with the University of Surrey Students’ Union. civic leaders, the University of Law and Meeting Michelle Obama in 2009 was the catalyst that schoolgirl Winnie Mac needed infrastructure on campus that will further the University of Surrey’s School Of Law Students’ Union Vice President Activity Alexa to motivate her for success. The former First Lady visited Winnie’s Islington school 300 guests, including local support our NextBike users. Over the next six to create a strong network linking Hughes said: “One of our aims is to bridge the gap with the message “Being smart is the coolest thing in the world.” residents, staff, students and months, a widened cycle path between Stag education, outreach and justice. between the University and our town. I’m passionate alumni, listened to the pair Hill and Manor Park as part of the Sustainable The message stayed with Winnie and I messed up my words, especially discuss how far we have come in about having an active campus and we’re thrilled to Vice-Chancellor Professor Max Lu said: Movement Corridor project will make inter-site have raised over £19,000. This would not have been “I can think of few people as deserving a decade on she was invited to join with the large audience of students rethinking our attitudes towards travel quicker and easier than ever. Mrs Obama on stage for an emotional and reporters. Once it started, I felt mental illness while highlighting possible without our partnership with Kelly’s Storage, of this recognition. which covered all of the event costs, meaning all return visit. Since their first meeting, immediately comforted; she answered how much more needs to “Exciting plans are also developing to expand “Jim’s commitment to improving lives the money raised will go to our two chosen local Winnie has achieved good exam all of our questions engagingly and spoke be done to create true parity the scheme to the Guildford Business Park and across Surrey – from our University charities; Oakleaf and Shooting Star Chase.” results, volunteered as a maths tutor at of things that a lot of us can relate to – between mental and physical into Guildford town centre. We are committed community to the county as a whole – her school, gained a BSc in Chemistry relationships, finding our passions and health provision in the UK. to putting this scheme at the very heart of our For more information, and to sign-up for Kelly’s stands as a great and lasting example from the University of Surrey and imposter syndrome to name a few.” Since reuniting, Jonny and green travel arrangements for years to come.” Guildford 10k 2020, visit: charity.kellystorage.co.uk of philanthropy and compassion.” secured work as a scientist. Mrs Obama said of reuniting with Winnie Neil have become leading Winnie said: “I was so excited to join and other former pupils: “Meeting the advocates in helping end Top: Jonny Benjamin her on stage but at the same time girls reminded me how much courage mental health stigma. In 2017, Bottom: Neil Laybourn I was also very nervous in case and talent and hope there is.” Jonny was awarded an MBE Beating period poverty: staff support The Red Box Project ‘Learning Together’ Innovate Guildford festival explores the future of living Staff from the University’s to a secondary school in with local prisoners This year’s Innovate Guildford festival, run which forms part of a project on the University’s Faculty of Health and Portsmouth, the scheme by Guildford Borough Council, saw thousands engineering courses, sees teams from across Medical Sciences have has seen attendance levels at the school increase Studying criminology at university rarely brings of people inspired by innovation in science the globe design, build, market and race single joined forces to support by nearly a third. There students into contact with the subjects of their and the arts. seat racing cars. Team SURTES first entered The Red Box Project, analysis – the prisoners themselves. But that’s in 2008 and, in 2016, moved to an electric a not-for-profit scheme are now 2,700 red boxes The University was proud to be part of the all about to change with a new scheme. model – making them one of the first UK teams which seeks to help young nationwide. 2019 festival, which was hosted at G Live and to compete with an electric car, illustrating the people in our community by Established at the University of Cambridge, the Heidi Kitson, co-ordinator celebrated the theme of ‘future living’. Now in importance of electric vehicle development providing local schools with ‘Learning Together’ project brings the criminal of the project at the its fourth year, the annual event showcases within Innovate’s ‘future living’ theme. red boxes filled with free justice and higher education sectors together for University, said: “We love advanced technologies and offers family-friendly sanitary products. that this project makes a the purpose of shared learning. As part of this, the insight into projects from across the region. Chris Burchell, Local Economy Manager at University of Surrey has launched a new module Guildford Borough Council, said: “Innovate Founded in March 2017, real difference in our local Have you been surprised by Surrey? Nikki Dormon, Public Engagement Manager The Red Box Project was community. We currently called ‘Opening Criminology’, where students Guildford is a fantastic way to show young You might have noticed the hashtag appearing across social media, at the University, said: “Innovate Guildford launched by three friends support six local Guildford #SurprisingSurrey spend eight weeks studying alongside prisoners people the opportunities open to them right as the University showcases how the work we do can benefit our local community. from HMP Send, a closed training prison for provides the perfect opportunity to come here in Guildford. The University’s contribution who were angered by schools and hope to be women. Together, they’ll explore a range of together with local pioneers to celebrate to the event reflects the depth and diversity of reports of ‘period poverty’ able to support more Guildford as a true hub of innovation. It also throughout the year.” Have you ever wondered how “Our staff and students do some introductory criminology topics, including the talent that emerges from this world-class facility in the news and the idea that hedges can help you breathe, or how incredible work to contribute to local enables us to share some of the ground- young women were missing psychology of crime, issues with state crimes and their exhibits were a great attraction for You can donate to The Red technology could beat diabetes? How culture, community, business, sport, and environment and constructions of crime. breaking work the University is doing, and our thousands of visitors.” out on their education Box Project Guildford by much science you can get in a pint, or discovery and sustainability. Last year, hopefully inspire young innovators of the future.” because they couldn’t afford Across the country, ‘Learning Together’ has visiting the Bravissimo store how coffee waste could supercharge more than 170,000 people attended sanitary products. Since in the town centre, or follow already demonstrated positive outcomes, Academics and students from across the the world? our public events on campus and more University took part in the event, presenting initially providing a stocked the project on Facebook for including improved prisoner self-confidence We want to share some surprising than 100 local musicians took part in hands-on and engaging demonstrations for box of menstrual products other ways to donate. and communication skills. And it works both examples of how the University’s our Community Orchestra Day. We visitors. Exhibitions included discovering the ways, with participants challenging their own research on campus, as well as the want the #SurprisingSurrey campaign assumptions as they discuss ideas as peers. hidden salt in everyday foods, unearthing hands-on work we do in the community, to highlight some of the lesser known the science behind nanotechnologies and Carlene Dixon, Governor at HMP Send, said: helps to address some of the biggest aspects of our work.” exploring what robots and artificial intelligence “This is an exciting partnership that will give challenges facing society today. can do in space. Prepare to be surprised and visit women at Send the chance to work towards Lisa Dimbylow, Public Engagement our website for more stories at: their full potential, while also breaking down Team SURTES, the University’s Formula Student Visitors talk to a University of Surrey Physics student at Manager at the University, said: surrey.ac.uk/in-the-community barriers and challenging perceptions – a huge team, were also in attendance, displaying the Innovate Guildford festival 2019. Credit: Grant Pritchard step in building hope for a better future.” their car from last season. Formula Student, 6 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 7 Feature Digital Guildford

Highlights from the 2017-18 report AI improving Measuring up the University’s social impact lives The University has published its latest team with Kings College, Guildford. THE UNIVERSITY social impact report, Measuring Up 2017-18. The report also addresses important 171,700 OF SURREY AND Doctors could get a head people attended SURREY SPORTS PARK With updates on the significant activities local issues such as student housing public events held start in treating cancer and achievements of the University and transport and sustainability, by the University thanks to new artificial community over the year, the report and identifies how the University is and Surrey Sports intelligence developed at the celebrates Surrey’s close relationships with working with Guildford residents and Park 100+ University of Surrey’s Centre the local town, global partners, alumni and organisations in these areas. community- for Vision, Speech and Signal friends in its aim of giving back to society. focused projects Processing (CVSSP). The University will continue to evaluate and schemes This includes Surrey’s world-leading its impact in order to better understand Researchers have created research, supporting regional growth and how it can improve its contribution to 2,740 two machine-learning models innovation, as well as local community- the local area and wider community. active student that are able to accurately focused schemes such as the community volunteers From left to right: Simon Jones, Paul Stewart, Chris Howard, Professor Caroline Scarles, predict the severity of three Louise Punter and Husna Zainal Abidin. Credit: Paul Stead Credit: Getty Images garden for Westborough, and the work of To read the full report, visit: common symptoms faced by the Widening Participation and Outreach surrey.ac.uk/socialimpact2018 cancer patients – depression, A digital boost for our local economy anxiety and sleep disturbance. To date, the results of the 19,000+ GUILDFORD All three symptoms are project have found that the actual reported symptoms school and college The University of Surrey’s Centre for Research and Enterprise, Visit Surrey and Surrey associated with a significant were very close to those students took part in Chambers of Commerce are joining forces to support local businesses. reduction in cancer patients’ widening participation quality of life. predicted by the machine and outreach learning methods. activities 8,706 Tourism is a big business in Surrey, The event brought the three The project, which is a Surrey alumni with 30 million day-visitors bringing organisations together with local collaboration between the in £2 billion a year. In a bid to boost living in the businesses to stimulate conversations University of Surrey and the CVSSP celebrates its 30th Guildford area the local economy, a new partnership about embracing the digital economy, University of California, uses anniversary this year. Over between the University, Visit Surrey ROYAL SURREY with attendees including members algorithms to predict when, the decades, the Centre’s 222 COUNTY HOSPITAL and Surrey Chambers of Commerce will of the local community, marketing and if, symptoms surface. research has pioneered a students on introduce a series of events aimed at placement at Royal This information can then range of new technologies helping local businesses enhance their and PR managers and directors of Surrey County help clinicians identify high- for the benefit of society profitability through digital collaboration. visitor attractions. Hospital risk patients and pre-emptively and the economy, from This partnership follows the success of Local businesses will be able to find develop a plan to manage healthcare applications Students paint a wall mural at Cathedral View Collaboration in Surrey – The Key to Digital out more about the follow-up events the symptoms, with a view to to improved security. Success, an event held in November. as details are released. improving their quality of life.

Surrey needs you! Parking AI-style Blue light for lower Want to make a difference to NW Guildford 2030 Fed up with parking nightmares? Thanks blood pressure your community, improve the to new technology being developed at the Residents in Park Barn local environment, or even help University of Surrey, cars could soon be A new study from the University and Westborough can solve some of the world’s able to drive themselves to a multi-storey of Surrey and Heinrich Heine check out the NW biggest challenges? carpark, find a space and return to their University Düsseldorf, in collaboration Guildford 2030 hub owners at the push of a button. with Philips, has found that exposure The University of Surrey has many to stay up to date with to blue light can decrease blood Innovate UK has awarded a multimillion opportunities for local residents to upcoming green projects pressure, potentially reducing our risk pound grant to the Autonomous Valet get involved with current research, in north-west Guildford. of developing cardiovascular disease. from joining our pioneering Parking project led by Surrey’s Centre for Visit: nwguildford2030. academics out in the field, to Left: Guildford in Bloom 2018 student garden Vision, Speech and Signal Processing, with During this randomised study, wordpress.com Above: Stuart Riddle, Recycling and Waste supporting the future of animal a target to produce a live demonstration participants were exposed to for details. Project Officer, Guildford Borough Council health and welfare. in May 2020. The University is working 30 minutes of whole-body visible blue light at approximately iSCAPE Project in partnership with Parkopedia, Transport Surrey Clinical Research Centre You said, we did Systems Catapult and Guildford Borough Credit: Getty Images 450 nanometres (a dose comparable Help reduce the impact Take part in a study on sleep or Council to pilot the technology in Guildford, to daily sunlight). This was then of air pollution through Following our Guildford Residents’ Survey 2018, we wanted to the immune system at our world- and has already collected preliminary data followed by exposure to a control community-centred share how we’re addressing some of your concerns about how renowned centre for sleep, vaccine from Farnham Road carpark. NHS funding to transform local light on a different day. To assess the research activities. students affect their local environment. GUILDFORD impact, participants’ blood pressure, research and patient studies. Autonomous valet parking could be one of Turn to page 8 to read stiffness of arteries, blood vessel RESIDENTS’ the first fully autonomous features available diabetes care Visit: helpresearch.co.uk about the recent clean Through working closely students have the correct number dilation and blood plasma levels of SURVEY 2019 to the general public and the project will for more information. air project local residents with Stuart Riddle, Recycling of bins for their properties and An ongoing collaboration between the University of Surrey, nitric oxide stores were measured look at how vehicles can park themselves participated in. and Waste Project Officer at removing litter from the streets. North East Hampshire and Farnham Clinical Commissioning before, during and up to two hours School of Veterinary Medicine Guildford Borough Council, Take part in this safely with the help of parking maps. Group, SilverCloud Health Ltd and OurPath Ltd has been Visit: We have also provided students after being exposed to both lights. livinglabs. alongside local resident year’s survey awarded £545,000 by NHS England. Through our pet donation with an online guide called This project is part of a range of research iscapeproject.eu/Guildford groups, we’ve been able to before it closes Researchers discovered that while scheme, your best friend can Know Your Bins! into autonomous vehicles at the University. The money will go towards improving diabetes care in for more information. further educate students on at 5:00pm on the control light had no effect, the continue to have a positive Richard Bowden, Professor of Computer the UK through BEAT Diabetes, a programme that will use For details about how one of the biggest concerns Planning is also underway for our 1 July 2019. blue light significantly reduced impact on the world, providing Vision and Machine Learning, is building online digital platforms to encourage and support people you can get involved raised by local residents – new garden entry for Guildford in the systolic blood pressure of a vital resource for veterinary a fully autonomous car based on a Renault with type 2 diabetes to make positive lifestyle changes. with the University’s how to manage their waste Bloom 2019, and we will launch Visit: participants, producing a similar education and research. Twizy and is sharing the research on ‘How to research, contact our properly. This work has a student competition for the best surrey.ac.uk/ This innovative partnership is one of seven successful result to that seen in clinical trials build an autonomous car’ through his blog. Contact: [email protected] Public Engagement team: resulted in labelling bins with before and after garden images, guildfordsurvey projects across the UK to share a portion of £7 million with blood pressure lowering drugs – or [email protected] publicengagement@ official council warnings and encouraging students to take For more information visit: from NHS England, helping to tackle some of the country’s potentially leading to new drug-free for more information. surrey.ac.uk property numbers, ensuring care of their home environment. autonomous.home.blog/ biggest challenges in health and social care. methods of blood pressure control. 8 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 9 Research Research

Seeing green: residents join forces with the Sign of the times Funding boost for dengue battle University to tackle pollution in Guildford The world’s first machine capable of translating British Sign Language (BSL) Researchers from the University of and so forces them to produce high into written English is set to be built by the Centre for Vision, Speech and Surrey have been awarded £750,000 quantities of viral proteins which are The University’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) has been Signal Processing (CVSSP) at the University of Surrey. from the prestigious Biotechnology responsible for transmitting the virus running interactive community workshops with local residents. and Biological Sciences Research throughout the body. BSL is a language in its own right, It’s an important landmark for Council to shed further light on the This new research could lead to the Organised through the iSCAPE Professor Prashant Kumar, Director with its own grammar, and is deaf-hearing communications deadly dengue virus. project, the workshops saw of GCARE, said: “What has been very very different from English. The helping the deaf community to fully development of new techniques to participants given Smart Citizen apparent and heartening from the language uses several parts of participate in the digital revolution. Working in collaboration with stop the potentially lethal virus in kits, which enabled them to perform iSCAPE events is how well informed the body simultaneously to fully academics from the University of its tracks. pollution-related experiments within and passionate Guildford residents express a range of phrases, ideas Cambridge, Surrey researchers will In addition, understanding the their communities. The workshops are about cleaner air. It is clear that and emotions. investigate how the mosquito-borne mechanisms of protein synthesis allowed residents to identify residents love their community, and dengue virus instigates increased The team at CVSSP – who are – a contributing factor in many problem areas near schools, we were floored by the number of protein production in cells. Previous diseases such as cancers and playgrounds, hospitals and beside innovative and workable ideas that passionate about sign language work from this acclaimed team neurodegeneration – could busy roads, where the use of green resulted from the workshops.” and have all learned to sign – are transform how we treat infrastructure such as hedges to develop a new system that will discovered that the dengue virus Professor Kumar is also advising could improve the air quality. The recognise not only hand motion infects cells, altering their function, these conditions. Guildford Borough Council on clean citizen science also helped GCARE and shape, but also the facial air issues in the wider Guildford area. add further value to its world-class expression and body posture of pollution research. the signer. This unique machine The iSCAPE project is part of will then work out how these Celebrating innovation in the arts Credit: Getty Images the Guildford Living Lab scheme, aspects can be put together into which is a platform for raising phrases and how these phrases The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) hosted their third can then be translated into written citizens’ awareness of air Credit: Getty Images annual Festival of Research, exploring the impact research can pollution issues and the use and spoken language. have on societal challenges. Cleaning up the cosmos: harpoon Green infrastructure such as hedges could of green infrastructure to improve air quality. Credit: Getty Images successfully captures space debris improve health and wellbeing. More than 200 staff, students ill-health and the societal impact and visitors from business, of developments in digital In a keenly-anticipated experiment, the University of Surrey’s public bodies and the local technology, both generating RemoveDEBRIS satellite has proved it can make space a safer place. community attended to hear interesting discussions Event explores new ways to fight cancer an exciting mix of discussion and questions. The third successful test in orbit RemoveDEBRIS previously used panels and presentations, The University of Surrey, Surrey Cancer Research Institute (SCRI) and The festival provided the perfect for the RemoveDEBRIS project’s its on-board net to successfully highlighting the innovative charity Topic of Cancer have co-hosted an event to inform the public opportunity for guests and harpoon-capture system took place capture a simulated piece of debris, and interdisciplinary research about the latest revolutionary treatment for cancer. researchers to network with on 8 February 2019. and then trialled its state-of-the-art produced within the faculty. colleagues across different vision navigation system to identify Some 7,000 tonnes of ‘junk’ travel Held at the Harbour Hotel in conventional cancer treatments The festival highlighted a disciplines, igniting ideas for ‘space junk’. This third test has around our planet at thousands of Guildford, the event welcomed with the potential to cure patients. range of innovative research future collaborations. proved the harpoon’s capability miles per hour – from used rockets more than 100 guests to hear how methodologies – from to pierce a target. “However, much more research is to dead satellites and everything immunotherapy is now routinely digital technologies to used to treat several cancers. needed to make immunotherapy in between. This threatens The fourth and final experiment will even more effective in a wider qualitative approaches catastrophe for vital GPS satellites take place this spring, making the Speakers included oncology range of cancers and reduce the such as ‘walking interviews’ and space stations; even a fleck RemoveDEBRIS mission one of the consultants from the Royal Surrey in outdoor environments. number of side effects which can of paint can cause damage if it first demonstrations of active debris- County Hospital specialising result from treatment. Topic of Guests also heard from expert collides at high speed. removal technology in human history. in melanoma, lung and kidney cancer, as well as patients. Cancer has been instrumental in panel discussions, showcasing Postgraduate research student Gemma University of Surrey scientists and The spacecraft is operated in orbit current faculty research into Connell presents at the FASS Festival raising funds for my group to carry of Research. Credit: Paul Stead engineers are leading the operation by engineers at Surrey Satellite Professor Hardev Pandha, head of out this essential work and to raise aspects of wellbeing and 2018 Newton Prize winner Dr Claudio Avignone-Rossa to test debris-removal technology. Technology Ltd in Guildford. the University’s Targeted Cancer the profile of immunotherapy in Therapy research group and the community.” founder of SCRI, organised the event. He said: “Immunotherapy For more information visit: Newton prize for electrifying coffee Life-changing research funded by is now a credible alternative to topicofcancer.org.uk waste research Helping autism through the arts Surrey graduate A new research project has been and ‘fake it’ in order to fit in. This A Surrey academic has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Newton Prize awarded £800,000 to investigate the often affects self-confidence and The Equal Opportunities Foundation, established by Surrey graduate and for ground-breaking research into coffee waste. impact that drama and participatory self-worth, leading to increased philanthropist Marcus Lee, has pledged £1.5 million to the University of arts can have on girls with autism. Surrey to support pioneering research in vaccinology and renewable energy. The award, which recognises the waste contaminates water streams rates of mental health issues pioneering research projects and soil. But through the action of Conducted by researchers from among this group. The generous gift will go Programme, enabling Surrey supporting economic development microorganisms, the degradation of the Universities of Surrey and Kent, Dr Emma Williams from Surrey’s towards investigating how new and Chinese students and and social welfare in developing those highly polluting compounds can this pioneering project will examine School of Psychology said: “There vaccines might combat infections researchers to benefit from studying countries, will see Dr Claudio be converted into electricity. whether taking part in participatory is a particular need to support Avignone-Rossa and Dr Lina increasingly resistant to antibiotics, or working in both countries. Dr Claudio Avignone-Rossa said: arts workshops can help improve the self-development and wellbeing Agudelo, his collaborator at the such as tuberculosis and malaria. It will support scholarships, “Coffee is enjoyed by millions of self-perception, mental wellbeing in adolescent autistic girls, as University of Antioquia in Colombia, It will also fund research into a professional training bursaries people across the world, many and self-esteem of adolescent adolescence is a crucial period receive up to £200,000 of funding new generation of solar cells that and research collaborations. of whom are not aware of the autistic girls. The workshops will for making sense of who we are… can easily be incorporated in to continue their work. use novel methods such as film, Marcus Lee, who graduated from damaging environmental impact it Findings from our research could structures and rooftops, ultimately puppetry and performance. Surrey with a BSc in Engineering The team’s research found that natural can have. What we have found can help inform the support offered enabling buildings to be their own in 1992, said: “The innovative and microbial communities can digest help limit the impact coffee waste Previous research in this area has to girls with autism. The creative source of energy. pioneering work going on at Surrey Left to right: Dr Madeleine Hewish, The Royal Surrey County Hospital; Kim Ronaldson, Topic of Cancer the highly polluting organic matter has on the environment and turn suggested that autistic women are tools developed for use in the The gift will also set up the makes the University an ideal partner Charity Trustee; Professor Hardev Pandha, University of Surrey; patient representative Chris Caswell; contained in coffee waste. If untreated it into something useful which can more likely to experience feelings workshops could be embedded Surrey-China Fellowship for us to support.” Dr Nicola Annels, University of Surrey and Dr Agnieszka Michael, The Royal Surrey County Hospital and released to the environment, help transform the lives of farmers.” of invisibility, mask their identities in the school curriculum.” 10 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 11 Meet the team Schools and colleges

“I’ve been a practising writer for a long I come to appreciate that my own experiences – Distinguished time, indeed most of my life – published, as author, editor, publisher, broadcaster, film-maker Summer science for sixth formers and unpublished and not even dreaming of – are useful only as a proof that there are many This summer will see the electronic components using Writer-in-Residence: publication (any other titles or add-ons feel roads to finding your written voice. University continue to everyday organic materials arbitrary and undeserved.) So in becoming My main career achievement so far has been inspire the next generation such as egg white, and inkjet meet Iain Sinclair Surrey’s Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, finding my ability to persist, to keep going, making printing technology. I was happy to accept the challenge of engaging of scientists, partnering the numerous adjustments required by changing The University of Surrey recently appointed with students, at various stages of their own with local education charity Bo-Yan’s supervisor, fashions and decades – not getting trapped in a internationally renowned writer and film-maker careers, as they try to understand what being SATRO to provide research Dr Radu Sporea, said: single mode or set of conventions. For this reason, Iain Sinclair as its new Distinguished Writer-in- a writer might actually involve. placements for local sixth “Through this project we in my tutorials, I have tried to suggest tasks that Residence. We sat down with Iain to find out a form students. hoped to prove that a future When it comes down to it, being a writer is require the students to attempt approaches bit more about his role and how his experiences of low-cost electronics can not about learning to write in the same way outside their comfort zones, their usual styles and The four-week placements could inspire the next generation of writers – be realised by enterprising as established authorities. It’s about hunger, interests. I have invited them to apply techniques Above: the cast of Shrek. Credit: Robert Workman give students the chance and vice versa. engineers. The enthusiasm determination, self-criticism and the love of of detective stories to non-traditional subjects, to Left: participants in the Shrek singing workshop to work in a research Credit: Steve Porter for science is always there risk. The only right way, in the end, is your way: start narratives from found images, to work with environment with world- in young people, and in finding your own voice. To locate it and trust lists and catalogues, to imply presence through leading academics. In these placements we seek it. And give it free play without expectation of descriptions of empty rooms or spaces. Keep it October, sixth former Shrek helps local group believe in themselves to enable students to express immediate applause or reward. Creative writing live, keep it sharp, keep it going.” Bo-Yan Chung from Purley their curiosity and ingenuity, is as much about creative reading. Creative On 28 March, Guildford School of Shrek is a marvellous vehicle for this won the SATRO STEMX with very rewarding results.” thinking. Knowing when you can keep quiet Acting (GSA) hosted a Shrek singing kind of workshop as the story and Annual Award for her with a blank page. workshop for more than 180 children characters are widely recognised and work with the University’s If you would like to apply ? and adults with special educational its message of inclusivity is a perfect Advanced Technology for a 2019 placement, visit: What I have enjoyed in my role at Surrey is needs and disabilities. fit for this kind of collaboration.” Institute, helping to create satro.org.uk switching parts, coming away from the safety of my desk (where nobody offers contradiction) and DID YOU KNOW? A collaborative event between GSA and Alison Wrigley from Surrey Arts added: having to stand outside, responding to work in Surrey Arts, the workshop saw attendees “The aim of the day was to develop so many different genres and registers. Science Surrey has played host to a range of work with cast members and Shrek the group’s singing and related skills, fiction, travel documentation, poetry, surreal visiting poets since the sixties, from Musical Director Michael Cotton to learn and further raise their self-esteem and confidence. short story, graphic novel or epic novel: they are Seamus Heaney to Ted Hughes. various musical numbers from the show, including ‘I’m a Believer’, before being all out there, even in the fragments we have time “Through bringing together a treated to a performance of Shrek the Iain Sinclair. Credit: Joy Gordon to examine in my creative writing sessions with wide age range, we hope young Musical by GSA final-year musical theatre students. And so, I learn so much every week. participants see singing as a skill students at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. for life, and a progression route Julian Woolford, GSA’s Head of Musical from school to adulthood through Improving children’s cancer care Theatre, explained: “We’re delighted to community choirs, as well as the collaborate with Surrey Arts to enable benefits of singing in a group – which Placement students collect their certificates, alongside staff from SATRO Your University asks award-winning nurse Professor Faith Gibson about her joint role as Professor of this group to work with final-year GSA helps tackle social isolation and give and Dr Jim Glover OBE, the High Sheriff of Surrey Child Health and Cancer Care at the University of Surrey and Director for Research at Great Ormond musical theatre students. a sense of belonging.” Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) NHS Foundation Trust.

How did you come to be in your current roles? What would you say has been your greatest achievement? Heroic healthy eating Guildford School Supporting Bellfields I started training as a general nurse in 1978, later specialising in cancer care and then I was awarded a fellowship by the Royal In January, Year 5 pupils from Guildford Grove of Acting brightens Community Centre children’s nursing. Having been at GOSH in College of Nursing in 2007 and more recently Primary School attended a Healthy Heroes a number of different clinical, educational in 2018, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the workshop at the University to learn about pre-schoolers’ horizons The Higher Education Outreach Network and research roles since 1986, I feel so lucky International Society of Paediatric Oncology. nutrition and healthy eating. (HEON) is working to support the Community to be in this post; the future is about closer But my greatest achievement is probably being Children from Bright Horizons Nursery and Youth Workers Programme at Bellfields collaborations between the places nurses are awarded a PhD, it certainly was for my mam. During the workshop, pupils were taught Pre-school visited the University’s Guildford School Community Centre in north Guildford. educated, and the places in which these nurses about the Eatwell Guide and designed their How important is it to engage the next of Acting (GSA) for an ‘acting school’ workshop. then work. The gap between education and own ‘perfect plates’ using different food The scheme runs varied and engaging generation of nurses, doctors and researchers Run by GSA Marketing Coordinator Madeleine practice for me no longer exists, now we just groups. They also explored the University activities in a range of subject areas through in your field? Gibb, the workshop featured drama-related games need to work on the gap between research and campus to find out more about university life monthly visits, aiming to encourage the practice. My position at Surrey enables me to do We know that early engagement with designed to encourage the use of improvisation, young participants to consider their futures and the similarities and differences between mime, voice and storytelling skills to develop research, mentor and supervise, as well as build researchers, such as myself, is essential school and university. and explore the higher education and career research capacity across child health topics. to influence and inspire students about communication and awareness. Alison Avis, options available to them. In a similar vein, at GOSH I advocate the idea the importance of research in their nursing A particular highlight of the day included a GSA’s Head of Enterprise, also led a class in In the last six months, staff from the that we all contribute to a research agenda that practice. Research drives advancements in practical lab session investigating lactose animal dance and movement. University of Surrey and the University improves care and patient outcome. treatments, and so that must be matched with intolerance by testing the sugar content of Bright Horizons manager Leah Dyer said: advancements in nursing and supportive care. different types of milk. Commenting on their “The children from our pre-school class loved for the Creative Arts have arranged a variety What inspires your work in young people’s experience, one pupil wrote: “I love science visiting GSA. It is so important for the children to of activities, from building working robots cancer care? What advice would you give someone who’s that are capable of drawing, to extracting interested in studying or working in children’s and now want to be a scientist!” learn about expressing themselves through role Surviving cancer is now very real for many play and expressive arts.” DNA from strawberries. cancer care? The day was supported by Surrey students, children; treatments continue to advance, but HEON is a partnership working across we need the associated nursing and supportive Just do it – it is the most rewarding of careers. as well as Year 7 and 8 pupils from Kings Surrey and north-east Hampshire which, care in order to continue improving their Seek a mentor early on, grasp opportunities College. Emily Ridgley, Widening Participation through collaboration with partners chances, or indeed ensure they survive with for work experience, and get involved Professor Faith Gibson and Outreach Officer, said: “It was fantastic minimal effects from their time in hospital. wherever you can. having the Kings College students involved in such as the University of Surrey, the event. They really stepped up and took on aims to increase the progression rates of students who are currently the role of student ambassadors, answering underrepresented in higher education. any questions or worries the Year 5 pupils had We always welcome suggestions for new features and feedback on Your University. To share your thoughts, about secondary school. It was great to see Working with the students in Bellfields is Talk to us or to find out more, contact:[email protected] an important aspect of HEON’s growing the students from Kings gaining in confidence Children from Bright Horizons take part in the GSA acting workshop over the course of the day.” work with communities across Surrey. 12 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 13 Business and learning Students in Guildford

Bursaries for better futures Launching Surrey businesses into space Societies in society: Surrey students The University’s Professional Training backgrounds, allowing them to In March, Surrey Space Centre being used in a wide range of volunteer with local school pupils placement programme is one of the take up a business placement. hosted a networking event to help applications, from construction largest in the world, with more than The Forever Surrey Fund propel more small businesses into to disaster relief. Students from across the University community have been giving up 2,300 partners across Guildford, the provides crucial support across the sector, thanks to the new Space their time to work with school pupils from Kings College, Guildford. Professor Guglielmo Aglietti, rest of the UK and around the world. the University, with thousands of Research and Innovation Network for Director of the Surrey Space alumni and friends of the University Technology (SPRINT) scheme. From taking physical education a set for their Jumanji-themed Going on placement gives students Centre, said: “We are looking donating to the Fund every year. lessons to hosting musical taster dance performance. The Theatre vital experience of the workplace but, Funded by Research England, to build on the long and storied sessions, representatives from Society said: “Working with the for some, financial difficulties mean One student, Kayleigh Cheong, SPRINT aims to encourage UK-based history – plus the recent, exciting Surrey’s societies and sports clubs local community is something we’re they can’t take part in the scheme. was struggling to make ends meet. space and space-related enterprises developments – of the south-east have been volunteering as part of passionate about, especially when That’s why, in 2018, the Forever A close family bereavement meant to collaborate on funded projects in the space sector. This region has a scheme with the Students’ Union. it provides a chance to learn about Surrey Fund gave bursaries to her search for a paid Professional with one or more of the scheme’s proved itself to be the epicentre of As well as volunteers from student an area they might not have had 25 students from disadvantaged Training placement was put on hold. five university partners – Surrey, innovation and ideas; SPRINT aims groups, individual students have experience in before. Set painting Leicester, Southampton, Edinburgh also been providing tutoring and was perfect for this! It was a learning A grant from the Forever Surrey to foster and nurture this spirit in

and the Open University. as many small local businesses helping at homework club. and bonding experience between Fund covered her living costs and the Society and the pupils.” as possible.” By bringing university and school

enabled her to focus on finding Leading experts met with local businesses, academics and Students’ Union President Alex Harden and Vice President Activity Alexa Hughes students together, Kings College a placement that would boost UK companies can apply for up accompany Steve the Stag during RAG week. Credit: Rob Shambles pupils can discover more about “ her employability. She is now organisations with a view to forming to £150,000 of funding to start these collaborative partnerships, what it’s like to study at university, I’m now able to contribute successfully working for Surrey collaborative projects with relevant which could in turn create innovative while University of Surrey cancer clinical trial specialists, academic experts such as the as not only a university new products and services to Students raise thousands students are able to develop their “ Theradex Oncology. SPRINT partners. student, but also a member transform their commercial future. communication skills and help support their local community. of the community. Kayleigh Cheong For more information visit: Space technologies and satellite To find out more, visit: for local charities surrey.ac.uk/alumni/giving imagery and data are increasingly sprintnetwork.space In one project, the Theatre Society Luke McCabe, Surrey Students’ Union ran a refreshed programme of activity for worked together with the school’s BSc Computer Science student RAG Week, dedicated to fundraising for two local charities. Rock Challenge team to create €5 million to help boost businesses Surrey wins employability award This year, the Students’ Union has University and Union staff were chosen two local charities to benefit also invited to wear the University’s through Blockchain The University of Surrey’s from its fundraising efforts: Oakleaf colours of blue and gold on the Employability and Careers Centre Enterprise, Surrey’s only mental health Tuesday of RAG Week, in a joint effort The University of Surrey has kicked off a new collaborative project that has won the National Undergraduate charity working as a social enterprise to fundraise and boost team spirit for will use Blockchain technologies to support start-ups and small-to-medium- Employability (NUE) Award 2019 for to provide vocational training for student societies and sports teams sized-enterprises – and it’s been awarded €5 million of funding by the Best University Placement Service. those suffering from mental health during their annual varsity tournament. European Union. Last year more than 1,000 Surrey issues, and Shooting Star Chase, The Union ran many more students completed Professional a leading children’s hospice charity fundraising sessions throughout The Blockstart project unites Universities of Surrey, Bath, Bristol, Representatives from the Employability and caring for babies, children and young Training placements with employers Careers Centre with their NUE Award 2019 the week, and both charities hosted the University with SETsquared Exeter and Southampton, will across the world. people with life-limiting conditions. pop-up stalls on campus, raising Surrey, based in Surrey Research offer development and coaching of the excellent support offered Raising and Giving (RAG) Week, awareness for their work and giving Park, and other groups across services to help businesses plan The judges described Surrey by our Professional Training which took place in March, kick- students and staff the opportunity Europe, creating a partnership effectively for their ever-changing as “demonstrating a belief in admin team and placement tutors, started with a sponsored ‘jailbreak’ to donate personally. with the goal of harnessing the markets. Blockstart will also use employability”, with the panel and celebrates the achievements which saw students taking on the power of Blockchain technology the University of Surrey’s world- particularly impressed by our peer- This academic year alone, the of students completing a placement challenge of travelling as far away to boost small business innovation. leading Blockchain testbed to help to-peer coaching scheme, which Students’ Union has raised a as part of their studies. Surrey from the University as possible – combined total of over £40,000 Blockchain is a continually-growing advise companies on available sees current placement students has an outstanding graduate without spending a single penny. for charity. database that functions across technologies and opportunities mentoring undergraduates looking employability record, with several computers at once, with for research and development. for placements. 93 per cent of our graduates new sets of data (blocks) being A detail from the campaign poster design. Credit: University of Surrey Students’ Union Caroline Fleming, Head of Chief Student Officer, Lucy Evans, in employment or further constantly added. Focusing on Incubation at SETsquared Surrey, said: “The NUE Award is a reflection education after six months.” the areas of health, logistics and said: “This project is a great Students help inspire futures agrifood, this project will use opportunity for small businesses ‘Stay Together, Stay Safe’ in Guildford Blockchain to help ensure that to test and integrate state-of-the- The Your Future programme, run in collaboration with Surrey County The University’s Students’ Union, along with the Public Engagement team, the work of small businesses art technologies in their current Council, supports local refugee and asylum-seeking young people. Guildford Borough Council, Safer Guildford Partnership and Experience remains secure and efficient – and future business models. Before the crowd, there was a gaggle… Guildford, have been working to launch a personal safety campaign for from protecting their data, to SETsquared will be there to This 12-week programme Of their time supporting tracking and invoicing goods. This year, students from Surrey In turn, support is generated students and residents. support small businesses in Business School (SBS) ran by users signing in with email introduces the secondary school the programme, one Surrey Many smaller businesses find it any way we can.” crowdfunding campaigns which addresses instead of pledging and college students to England’s student said: Posters will be displayed on large as well as offering additional education system, including the difficult to adopt new technologies For more information visit: raised more than £7,500 for a money. This means that once the “It’s really exciting and moving wheelie bins in the centre of town, support for more vulnerable opportunities available after because the scale of their business setsquared.co.uk range of projects, from Wildlife projects migrate to a crowdfunding to be given the opportunity as well as in central bars and pubs, students in the Student Support leaving school and the benefits is often not large enough. The Aid Foundation and Children platform, they bring their gaggle to make a positive impact to encourage people to think Zone. A dedicated confidential of higher education. Blockstart project is designed in Action, to the University’s with them for additional support. on these young people. carefully about how they get student telephone service, to change this, with its partners Theatre Society. Undergraduate students from the I really love the enthusiasm home and stay safe around town. Nightline, is also available. working together to identify and Following the students’ Their success lies with the University provide support for the and positivity of our group. Gemma Paine, Students’ Union tackle the greatest challenges successful use of Gaggle Connect, The campaign’s main message gaggle – the initial digital programme, helping participants Considering what some of Vice President Community said: faced by small and medium representatives from crowdfunder. is: ‘Don’t leave your friends to crowd that makes crowdfunding to gain confidence through them might have had to face “This year the Students’ Union has enterprises. This system will then co.uk and SBS are in discussions get home alone – travel in groups campaigns fly. Gaggle Connect meeting others and developing (and might still be facing) focused on creating a safer Surrey provide businesses with support, with Guildford Borough Council or pairs to ensure you all get is a crowdspeaking website their language skills. The volunteer in order to be here, at the through collaborations with local networking opportunities and an about how the site could be used back safely’. where student teams set up students are also from refugee university I call home, makes partners. We cannot wait to see environment for testing. by local communities. project pages to build support or asylum seeking backgrounds the experience incredibly The Students’ Union is also our joint campaign come to life or speak the same language. humbling and rewarding.” SETsquared, an enterprise Credit: Getty Images and evolve their ideas based Find out more at: producing an online guide for and create a safer home for partnership between the on supporter feedback. gaggleconnect.com students called Safer at Surrey, Surrey students and residents.” 14 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 15 What’s on Sport

1 3 4 Getting active at Surrey Sports Park While Surrey Sports Park is well-used by the many students living in MEMBERSHIP OFFER Guildford, the £36m facility is also fully open to the public – and there’s something for everyone. Start your health and fitness journey at Surrey Sports Park with 12 months for the price of 10! You can get active at Surrey Sports and wellbeing activities – from yoga Park by either becoming a member, to indoor cycling. Email: [email protected] or joining activities on a pay-as- If you’d prefer to watch live sport, you-go basis. Home to the only the Sports Park offers family-friendly indoor Olympic-sized pool in Surrey, entertainment, with professional the Surrey Summit climbing wall, sports teams including Surrey Storm 5 indoor and outdoor racket courts (netball) and Surrey Scorchers and award-winning grass pitches, (basketball) frequently competing in the facility has plenty for members the facility’s 1,000-seat arena. Beyond 2 of the public to get involved with opportunities for exercise, the Bench throughout the year. The Sports Sports Bar and large Starbucks coffee Park also runs courses and classes, lounge have excellent views of the A view of Surrey Sports Park and playing fields covering a vast range of fitness surrounding area.

1. Credit: Getty images 2. Free Fest 3. GSA Saturday School student. Credit: Mark Dean Local kids bounce into the weekend Inspiring member: Ella boosts her 4. Bad Girls: The Musical. Credit: Steve Porter 5. Pint of Science. Credit: Grant Pritchard The Forever Surrey Fund has bought a high-spec trampoline to help physical and mental health through support local clubs at Surrey Sports Park. ‘Choose to Lose’ What’s on The international-standard Universities and Colleges Sport trampoline will be used by the Regatta – a record achievement Your University caught up with Surrey student Ella Finley to find out how GSA Saturday School Guildford International Free Fest Pint of Science 2019 The Crucible Surrey Trampolining Club, whose for Surrey. joining the ‘Choose to Lose’ weight loss course at Surrey Sports Park has 27 April – 6 July Music Festival 18 – 19 May 20 – 22 May 30 May – 1 June student members help run the made a significant difference in her life – after just eight weeks. For more information about GSA, Stag Hill 10 – 25 May Stag Hill Various venues PATS Studio Theatre Saturday Sports Club, providing PATS Studio 1, Stag Hill the Saturday Sports Club, visit: Guildford School of Acting’s Hosted by the Students’ Are you curious about In early summer, Guildford sessions for local children with “Choose to Lose has possibly been have been spectacular, another surreysportspark.co.uk/juniors/ Saturday School provides Guildford International Music Union, Free Fest is a fun- science? Pint of Science School of Acting brings us special educational needs and the best thing I have invested in factor I have noticed is the drastic saturday-sports-club world-class training to Festival will bring together filled two-day festival held festival returns to bring a thrilling new production of their families. for my health and wellbeing. I call improvement in my mental health. students aged five to 17+. a diverse range of exciting near the beautiful lake on you some of Surrey’s most classic drama, The Crucible. it an investment as not only has the The buzz I have been getting after Every year, thousands of alumni From ballet and street musical performances from both the University’s campus. brilliant researchers all from Written by Arthur Miller, course encouraged me to begin the hour-long workouts has been so and friends of the University dance, to acting and musical students and guest performers. The family-friendly event the comfort of your local one of America’s greatest exercising regularly and to eat well, good that I’m finally starting to kick donate to the Forever Surrey theatre, there are a huge The event will showcase is free to attend and is Guildford pub. Sit back playwrights, the story it’s also taught me how to look after my habit of emotional eating. For the Fund, and in 2018 the Fund range of classes available. impressive classical recitals, set to include lively music and enjoy a pint while you confronts the evils of my body during exercise and to first time in my life, I am excited to awarded almost £250,000 to help specialist guitar and cello days, performances, movies at our listen to and engage with persecution and the terrifying always keep pushing myself. keep exercising and to see where All sessions take place support work placement bursaries experimental electronica and open-air cinema, a children’s academics at the forefront power of false accusations this journey will take me.” between 9:30am and and students in financial hardship. “Everyone I have met through this much more. In this celebration inflatable play area, of their fields, discussing in a town paralysed by fear 5:30pm every Saturday process has been so amazing and Surrey Sports Park offers a variety of music, everyone is welcome. incredible food and more. captivating science topics. and religious extremism. Eight Surrey clubs and societies during a 10-week term. encouraging. I cannot thank them of courses and classes, from yoga were also given funding, allowing enough for helping me choose and running, to weight loss and gsauk.org surrey.ac.uk/events facebook.com/surreyunion pintofscience.co.uk/events/ gsauk.org/events them to offer our students more to lose a whopping 8.4kg (so far!) aqua zumba. Discover more at: guildford transformational experiences. This Although the results on the scales surreysportspark.co.uk included the University’s rowing A member of the Trampolining Club club, which last year produced displays their skills Conductors’ Concert Bad Girls: The Musical Bright Club Guildford GSA Summer Adams Sweeting lecture – a top 10 finish in the British 1 June 6 – 8 June 19 July Conservatoire Science as Revolution Holy Trinity Church, Bellairs Theatre, BBC Surrey 29 July – 9 August 16 October Guildford Ivy Arts Centre GSA, Stag Hill Stag Hill Once again, Bright Club Student conductors from This powerful, uplifting Guildford is performing at Guildford School of Acting The Adams Sweeting Sports Park launches football ‘Satellite Club’ the University of Surrey and raucously entertaining Guildford Fringe Festival. is launching an inspiring lecture series sees scientists Surrey Sports Park has launched a new football ‘Satellite Club’, as part of its Symphony Orchestra are British musical, based on the Combining comedy, new Summer Conservatoire present fascinating talks on ongoing commitment to provide students with a platform to help the community. set to take the baton for an award-winning and hugely science and music, for young people aged 14+ pioneering developments in evening of stunning musical popular ITV television comedians and musicians who are passionate about their area of expertise. In partnership with Active Surrey, and to provide new opportunities for performances. With a wide drama, is full of big songs share the stage with the pursuing a career in the In the second lecture of Surrey Football Association, young people to get involved. It is repertoire of compositions, and big characters! Set in a University’s best and arts. Our acting and musical 2019, geneticist and Nobel Kings College School and local hoped that the sessions will have the from Mendelssohn’s women’s prison, Bad Girls brightest to spin their theatre courses provide a Prize winner Sir Paul Nurse grassroots football club, Guildford added benefit of working to combat glowing Hebrides Overture introduces us to a spirited specialisms into comedy fun and challenging training speaks about how science Saints, the weekly recreational social exclusion in the area, using to Beethoven’s gripping bunch each with stories of gold. Dive headfirst into the experience which aims may be the most long-lasting session for 14 to 19-year-olds is this inclusive football club as a way Symphony No.5, the event lives left behind and dreams scene and enjoy a lot of to bring out the best in revolutionary activity known led by Guildford Saints football of raising the aspirations of young promises to be an exhilarating of a better future. laughs along the way. everyone taking part. to humankind. coaches, and supported by student people who take part. feast for your ears. coaches from the University. surrey.ac.uk/events gsauk.org/events guildfordfringefestival.com gsauk.org surrey.ac.uk/asevents The Satellite Club takes place at The club has been made possible Surrey Sports Park every Friday from by way of a Sport England grant 6:30pm – 7:30pm, at a cost of £1 per through Active Surrey, to help person. (Bursaries are available.) Interested in hearing more about events at the University? Sign up to receive our monthly ‘What’s on’ email guide achieve Sport England’s aim of Find out more by sending your name and email address – with the subject line ‘What’s on newsletter’ – to: [email protected] bridging the gap between school, To find out more, visit: Above: inspiring member, Ella Finley college and community sport, surreysportspark.co.uk Right: runners at Surrey Sports Park 16 YOUR UNIVERSITY Sport

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Surrey Sports Park has its own in-house injury and therapy clinic – and it’s open to everyone. Whether you have an ongoing niggle or need help with post-surgery rehabilitation, you can get a free 10-minute consultation by emailing: [email protected]

Left: Georgina Agnies, Sports Participation Manager Above: a young participant at a netball junior summer camp Taking sports participation up a gear Local students learn Your University caught up with Georgina Agnies, Sports Participation Manager at Surrey business from sport Sports Park. We asked her to tell us about what inspires her to work in sports development. A local college visited Surrey Sports Park Can you tell us a bit about your background us to create a footprint in the local community to explore how sports skills can be applied and role at Surrey Sports Park? which I believe can open people’s eyes to in the workplace. what the University has on offer and raise the Since completing my degree in sports aspirations of young people. ‘Business in Sport’, a collaborative project management, I’ve been working in the sport between the Higher Education Outreach sector gaining experience within higher What three things do you think our readers Network, Surrey Sports Park and Fieri education, community and national governing might be surprised to learn about the Sports Leadership, used team-based sports to body settings. At Surrey Sports Park, my role Park’s outreach and community work? explore professional skills such as problem encompasses the management of a portfolio 1. We have two professional teams based at solving, leadership, and persuasion. of sports and a team of officers and coaches Surrey Sports Park – Surrey Storm (netball) working towards a sports development strategy. Year 10 students from Christ’s College and Surrey Scorchers (basketball), both of Along with my team, I lead on the design and Guildford took part in a variety of activities, which are involved in providing local sport delivery of a diverse, exciting and innovative including overcoming fear of failure by opportunities for young people programme of sports opportunities which support breaking wood with their bare hands, playing the growth of sport and physical activity for all. 2. In 2017-18 we worked with more than 16,000 basketball with the Surrey Scorchers and school children on a number of different building their confidence on the climbing wall. Why is sports participation and outreach so projects including community outreach work important to Surrey Sports Park? One teacher said: “It was great to see how 3.  We have a team dedicated to delivering junior the games linked to skills that the students It’s all about the added benefits being active and sport and participation opportunities in the need to develop, whatever they decide to taking part in sport can have on people’s lives. local community and at the Sports Park. do in the future.” Whether it’s an individual’s goal to be healthier, or simply to gain the mental health rewards of What’s on the horizon for the next six months? being physically active, Surrey Sports Park wants Well, the next six months will involve more to be a part of it. We have an amazing facility and planning for next year – more projects, events want it to benefit as many people as possible. and opportunities for people to take part in. You work closely with a number of local This includes our summer open day on community groups, schools and colleges Saturday 27 July, a day when families can – why is this work so significant? visit Surrey Sports Park to sample the many activities and facilities on offer. Sessions will be We have lots of fantastic relationships within suitable for kids of all ages, as well as adults, the local community and continue to grow these. and will include exercise classes, racket sports, Working with so many different groups not only basketball, netball, pool activities and much more! allows members and students to benefit from Year 10 students take part in an overcoming fear of failure activity at the ‘Business in Sport’ workshop great programmes and facilities, but it also helps To find out more, visit:surreysportspark.co.uk

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Sports Pro Series Junior summer camps Summer open day May – September 25 July – 30 August 27 July Surrey Sports Park Surrey Sports Park Surrey Sports Park Are you an avid sports fan? Surrey Sports Park Whether it’s fun family activities or full-day The team at Surrey Sports Park are is running a series of exciting sports personality holiday camps, Surrey Sports Park has plenty inviting families to come along to an open Q&A events throughout the summer. With to keep the kids active and entertained this day at the venue and sample the many fun sporting legends past and present from the summer. From netball and basketball, to activities and facilities on offer. Sessions worlds of cricket, tennis, netball, basketball tennis and climbing, our summer camps are are suitable for kids and adults of all and rugby sharing their advice and experiences, a great way for juniors aged three to 16 years ages, and will include exercise classes, the Sports Pro Series is sure to inspire. to learn new skills and banish boredom. basketball, pool activities and more.