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The University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations 1. Waving flags on Guildford High Street 2. Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Gordon Jackson (left) and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu (right) 3. Folarin Oyeleye (left) and Tamsey Baker (right) 1. 3. Celebrating 50 years at home in Guildford The bells of Guildford Cathedral rang out on 9 September 2016 to mark the beginning of the University of Surrey’s 50th Anniversary year, celebrating half a century of calling Guildford ‘home’.

The University’s Royal the cobbles of Guildford In the 50 years since setting Residents of Guildford and Charter was signed in 1966, High Street, adorned with up home on Stag Hill, the surrounding area are establishing the University banners and brought to the University has been warmly invited to join the in Guildford from its roots in life by the waving of blue warmly welcomed as part University as it ends its 50th Battersea, London. Exactly and gold flags, and made of the local community Anniversary celebrations 50 years later, bells pealed their way up to Holy in Guildford. Its staff and with a bang, in the form of across Battersea and ended Trinity Church. students are involved in a ‘birthday party’ event this their journey in Guildford the local community in summer. The University to signify the University’s A number of activities were laid on throughout a number of ways, from of Surrey Festival of move from its beginnings in volunteering and charitable South London to its home the day for local residents Wonder, on Saturday 13 and spectators, who came work, through to widening May 2017, will include a in Surrey. The bells were participation and outreach to celebrate the University’s whole host of fun and free fittingly rung by Surrey Bell activities in local schools. Ringers, a proud and historic strong connection, proud activities, including science society of Surrey alumni history and special The University looks demonstrations, music and local residents. relationship with its forward to continuing to and dance performances, home town. grow the breadth of its local Celebrations continued sports activities, hands-on in the heart of Guildford Other events throughout impact and the strength workshops and special guests on Saturday 22 the University’s 50th of its relationship with its such as national treasure October 2016 with the Anniversary year home town. On page 10, Brian Blessed, renowned Anniversary Procession have included fun and we welcome you to explore soap actors Emma Barton and Thanksgiving educational activities wonderful moments in and Ian Kelsey, ex England Ceremony, taking place and competitions this relationship. Moments cricketer Ebony Rainford- 50 years to the day since throughout Guildford and that have been captured Brent and legendary sports in photographs and then the inauguration of the in local schools, with the commentator John Inverdale. University’s first Chancellor. University’s own mascot preserved, catalogued and A procession of robed Steve the Stag often making shared by the University’s Turn to page 11 to discover students, staff, alumni an appearance to delight Archives & Special more about our final 50th and special guests took to adults and children alike. Collections team. celebration event. 2 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 3 Welcome Community news

What’s inside Guildford gets on board with Monopoly Take a peek inside this edition The University of Surrey is proud to feature as one of the top spots on the of Your University. new Guildford Monopoly board.

In this new edition of the iconic board game, University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Max Lu. 3 & 4 Guildford Cathedral and the University of The new board was created by Winning Moves Community news Surrey take the place of Mayfair and Park UK with the help of the University of Surrey’s Local news, community Lane on the London original. own English Literature and Creative Writing volunteering and upcoming The Monopoly board was designed after student Jack Probyn, during his Professional events. Guildford came out on top against five fellow Training placement with the company. 5 & 6 home county towns and cities in a public vote Greg Melly, Senior Vice-President, to decide which would receive its own edition Advancement and Partnerships at the Your view counts of the family-favourite board game. University of Surrey, said: “We are delighted Community relations, how The game was revealed at a special launch at to be part of the Guildford Monopoly board. local residents have helped G Live on 20 October 2016, attended by Mayor We are very proud of our history and extensive shape what we do and our of Guildford, Councillor Gordon Jackson, connections to our home town.” 2017 Residents’ Survey. members of the community, and staff and The University is proud to feature three of 7 Guildford Monopoly students from the University. Mr Monopoly its grounds, with Surrey Sports Park and Jack Probyn and Vice-Chancellor also visited Stag Hill campus to celebrate the Surrey Research Park also honoured with Professor Max Lu meet Mr Monopoly Digital Guildford University’s inclusion on the board, meeting the their own tiles. Engineering the future of healthcare and mobile networking, and Guildford’s new Makerspace. Science and comedy brewed in Guildford

8 & 9 Bright Club and Pint of Science are set to return to Guildford in 2017. Research Discover more about these popular events below, which bring science The latest research discoveries; and comedy to your local pub. Dame Penelope Keith, investigating disease, pollution, DBE, DL Pro-Chancellor Bright Club - 8 June Pint of Science - 15 to 17 May sexism and more. What happens when the Ever wondered about the Letter from the Editor 10 & 11 University of Surrey’s world- origins of our universe, the inner- class academic and research staff Celebrating 50 years workings of the human mind, or We are delighted to welcome Dame Penelope Keith, DBE, DL, Pro-Chancellor and share the stage with side-splitting A selection of photographs from how the technology of tomorrow Actress as the Guest Editor of this special 50th Anniversary issue of Your University. comedians? our archives in celebration of will shape the future? Ditching desks for charity Described as ‘the thinking person’s “My friends at the University of Surrey know well diagnosis and treatment of cancer, better care for our 50th Anniversary year and Guildford’s 2017 Pint of Science your invitation to our ‘Festival of University staff volunteer at SeeAbility comedy night’, Bright Club is an my appreciation of the English language and so it dementia patients, access to safe drinking water and festival, taking place in local Wonder’ birthday party. event that transforms academics venues between 15 - 17 May, was a pleasure to accept the invitation to be Guest the supply of more sustainable energy to our homes. into comedians for one night only will see University of Surrey Editor for this special 50th Anniversary edition of Surrey staff volunteer in local community “It was a delight for me to join some of these 12 with highly entertaining (and academics deliver fascinating Your University. surprisingly educational) results. academics, as well as leaders and friends from Meet the team Staff at the University of Surrey are proud to be active in the local and accessible short talks on the “The county of Surrey has been my home for nearly the local community as we processed up the High An interview with Nigel Hodge, community and volunteer for a number of local charities. Staff from the University are taken latest scientific research 40 years and during that time I have followed the Street of Guildford last October in celebration of 50 Head of the University’s to a local pub where they are and breakthroughs, all in the grounds team. University staff recently took clear an old nightclub ready for given just a few minutes each to comfort of your local pub. University’s considerable progress with interest. years since the University was established in the part in several ‘community days’, it to be transformed into a non- spin their specialism into comedy Since 2009, I have enjoyed an even closer association town. It was a poignant day and an opportunity to 13 swapping their desks for time profit live music and arts centre. gold, and teach something along The event allows you to listen with the University as one of its Pro-Chancellors, and commemorate the University’s many impressive spent in the local community and the way. to, and engage with, researchers Schools and colleges The Phoenix Cultural Centre a highlight of my role is to confer degrees on the achievements and strong links with the borough. visiting a range of local charities and academics at the forefront of The University’s work in local and organisations. commented: “The team were great Organised by the University of their fields, discussing the latest University’s talented students at their Graduation “The University and its staff and students have always schools and a crossword puzzle and finished the whole job, which Surrey, Guildford’s next Bright research discoveries. ceremonies. These are truly wonderful occasions been very active in the local community through for kids to complete. Over several days, colleagues from was amazing as there was a lot Club event will take place on 8 the University’s Student Services This year, Guildford’s Pint of and I greatly enjoy meeting the students and hearing various volunteering activities and partnerships to cover. We really enjoyed their June 2017 at popular arts and and Administration, Employment music venue The Boileroom. The Science festival will explore about the many ways in which they hope to make with the region’s businesses, and I hope to welcome 14 company as well.” and Careers, and Wellbeing evening will combine comedy, captivating themes such as a positive difference in the world. Business and learning University of Surrey staff also them again to the Surrey County Show at Whitsun departments visited eleven science, research and music, as Beautiful Minds (neuroscience, Programmes, partnerships and contributed to the creation of “I believe education is a privilege and it is important on 29 May, in my new role as President of the Surrey different charities to lend comedians and musicians share psychology and psychiatry), courses to benefit both you and a helping hand. a wonderful sensory garden at to me that this privilege is available to all, no matter County Agricultural Society. the stage with the University’s Atoms to Galaxies (physics, your business. SeeAbility Denecroft, a residential Charities including Bells Piece, best and brightest. chemistry, maths and astronomy), the background or financial circumstance of a young “You too can discover more about the University’s home specialising in supporting National Trust, Woking Hospice, Tech Me Up (biotechnology, person. Many people don’t realise that the University work at its Festival of Wonder on Saturday 13 May. 15 and assisting people with sight The event is open to all and local Guildford Food Bank, Mane robotics and computers) and is a charitable and not-for-profit organisation and There will be a whole host of fun and exciting Arts loss. This fantastic community residents are warmly invited to Chance sanctuary, Cherry come along and dive headfirst into Our Society (law, history, therefore relies on fundraising schemes such as the activities from music and comedy, to talks from local The Guildford International Music Trees and the Fountain Centre volunteering effort was recognised Bright Club, enjoying a couple of politics, policy and languages). recently launched Chancellor’s 50th Anniversary celebrities, sporting action and demonstrations of Festival, our Community Orchestra benefitted from this volunteer with the sensory garden picking up a Silver Gilt award in the drinks and a lot of laughs along With an informal delivery, Appeal to help disadvantaged students enjoy the the science and technology of the future. This day is and upcoming arts events. effort, with staff getting stuck Guildford in Bloom competition. the way. Q&As, and interactive games and benefits of a good education. into an array of activities from open to all and the University very much hopes to competitions, Pint of Science 16 decorating and gardening to If you are a local charity or For more information, find them welcome you onto campus. promises to be just as fun as “I have also learned that the University has many Sport building and street cleaning. organisation that could benefit on Facebook or visit: brightclub.org it is fascinating. brilliant academics who are conducting research to “Until then, I hope that like me, you enjoy learning News out of Surrey Sports Park, Staff volunteers also visited from our help, contact our Public try to find the answers to some of the most urgent about the University on your doorstep in this upcoming events and the Park’s the Phoenix Cultural Centre in Engagement Manager: Or get involved via For more information, visit: problems we face in today’s society. Such as the early special edition of Your University.” new weekend membership deal. Woking, where they helped to 01483 686848 @BrightClubGLD pintofscience.co.uk 4 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 5 Community news Your view counts

Reflections on faith and belief “At Surrey, there is space for differences to be understood and explored. The University Have your say in our is a secular institution that does not privilege any faith Local Residents’ Survey or belief system over any Rev. Andrew Bishop other. Indeed, people of Co-ordinating Chaplain different faiths and belief @CanonAndrewB At the University, we believe that The survey will run from 15 May - 11 systems all enrich the life your view counts. That’s why we are June 2017. To take part, please visit of the University. and university life and asking Guildford residents to take surrey.ac.uk/localsurvey to stand a policy reflects this. part in the University’s third annual “The team of chaplains chance of winning one of five £100 Students’ Union active in Local Residents’ Survey. This will reflects this diversity, with cash prizes* “With a vibrant multi- involve completing a short, online Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, local community national, multi-cultural survey to help us understand how *For full information and the terms Muslim, Sikh, Christian The University of Surrey’s Students’ Union are passionate and multi-faith staff and you view your local university. and conditions of the prize draw, (Anglican, Catholic, about giving back to the community, with many clubs and student body the University please visit: surrey.ac.uk/localsurvey Methodist and Orthodox) Your feedback will help the University societies actively involved in fundraising and volunteering. is committed to fostering and non-religious to strengthen its links within the For a paper copy of the survey, dialogue between people community and identify the steps we Dance Squad Exploring Higher Education (Humanist) chaplains. please call: 01483 686 848 week in 2016 by delivering of different faiths. In the could be taking to share more about In December 2016, Surrey’s four fun sessions on frisbee ”There are also thriving world today, that task is all our organisation with you. Dance Squad danced with and university to 80 children student faith and belief the more important and the children at Shooting Star from local schools. societies and staff fellowships. Chase’s Christmas party in something the University Woking. Their dance-a-thon Community Tea Dance “Being a secular institution takes a lead on too.” on 17 February 2017 raised does not mean religion is Surrey’s Students’ Union is Rev. Andrew Bishop, £150 for the local children’s proud to have taken over pushed out: it contributes, Giving back to Co-ordinating Chaplain for hospice charity. the monthly community Guildford but does not dominate. Tea Dance at the United A selection of the University of Surrey and Team Surrey Ultimate photographs of the “Faith and belief is a Reformed Church, bringing Students’ Union’s Canon of Guildford Cathedral fundraising and ‘protected characteristic’ Community Surrey’s frisbee society all ages together through volunteering activity joined in with Year 8 a shared love of dance. under equality legislation canonandrewb.blogspot.co.uk Reps scheme

In July 2015 the Students’ Guildford Book Festival Guildford warmly Union started its Community Reps scheme, with the aim of The University of Surrey was delighted to welcomes twin town improving the communication 2. sponsor and hold three events of its own between University students during Guildford’s annual Book Festival On Saturday 10 September 2016, the and local residents. What are your hopes for the in 2016 for its 27th year. University of Surrey was pleased to welcome scheme? a delegation of visitors from Guildford’s twin “I hope that through the scheme Taking place between 9 - 16 October, town Freiburg, in Germany. The Community Reps scheme Professor Simon de we can make local residents feel Guildford Book Festival saw over 50 notable Lusignan (right) presents Dr Sue was created following a series Davidson (left) with the Firm The delegation was led by Lord Mayor of Active in the local community more comfortable with living in authors visit the town for the event, including of successful meetings between Foundations Award Freiburg, Dr Dieter Salomon. Guildford 1. Meeting local residents 2. Saskia neighbourhoods near students household names such as Graham Norton the Students’ Union, Guildford’s Cochrane, VP Community (centre) Borough Council organised the event and Warden Team and the heads of and the Community Reps team and the University itself. We are and Jeremy Paxman, and renowned fiction brought the delegation to campus with the the local residents’ associations. 1. here to help make a happier writers Anthony Horowitz, Jodi Picoult and Royal Surrey County Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Gordon community overall!” Robert Harris. Jackson, Council Leader Paul Spooner, and Since she took office in July perception of students within A 60 second Why do you believe the Hospital Awards Dr Peter Slade, Chairman of the Guildford- 2016, the Students’ Union’s VP our community. I have currently The week included a huge variety of readings relationship between the Freiburg Association. Community, Saskia Cochrane recruited eleven student volunteers interview with and fun-filled workshops, including a new Staff from the University of Surrey’s Faculty of has built on the Community who are all friendly, approachable University and Guildford five-day creative writing workshop offering Health and Medical Sciences represented the President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Community Rep Reps’ solid foundation with and enthusiastic students, keen to is important? budding writers the chance to develop their University at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Max Lu treated the guests to a tour of the ambitious plans to greatly get involved as Community Reps. Paige Frankson “By creating a strong line of skills under the expert guidance of Surrey’s Staff Awards on 8 December 2016. University campus, visiting the medical develop the scheme’s reach and simulation suite and the 5G Innovation They can be contacted via their Rep communication we can show own PhD student, Rachel Marsh. Local GP and University of Surrey Professor impact on the local community. Why did you get involved in the Centre (5GIC), followed by a presentation on email accounts and raise any local people who have lived in Guildford Simon de Lusignan, who recently marked his for many years that living near a Other activities and talks explored poetry and the University given by Professor Paul Smith, As a result, the number of Reps issues, with the relevant people. Community Reps scheme? 30th year as a Guildford GP at Woodbridge Hill university is not a negative thing, the work of Shakespeare, through to sport and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering working with students and local “I decided to volunteer as a Surgery, was pleased to present an award to Dr “I really hope that this scheme will and can be a pleasant experience humour, providing something for everyone at and Physical Sciences. residents has grown from five Community Rep because I Sue Davidson from the hospital’s SPACE team. grow bigger over the years and will for both students and local people.” this popular annual event. to eleven. They cover areas such Guildford and Freiburg have enjoyed a improve the relationship between have first-hand experience Alongside Professor Lusignan, Professor as Onslow and Stoke, with new in trying to settle into the What impact do you hope to have Guildford Book Festival will be returning in wonderful relationship as twin towns for students and their neighbours.” Dunn-Walters, Alison Rhodes and Jackie locations being added as the community without having lived by being involved in the scheme? October 2017 and the University is looking nearly 38 years and the University was happy McBride from the University also went along scheme grows. For more information independently beforehand. I forward to supporting the event once again. to welcome the visitors to the campus. A “I hope to give our students a to support the event. The University is proud reciprocal visit to Freiburg, attended by Saskia explained: “I wanted to on the scheme, get in touch am enthusiastic to further the voice and strengthen the For more information, see: to have strong links with the hospital through Guildford Borough Council and University take it to the next level as I felt with Saskia at: support given to students University’s relationship with guildfordbookfestival.co.uk our health and research programmes. staff, took place in March 2017. it could really change the [email protected] off campus.” Guildford residents.” 6 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 7 Your view counts Digital Guildford

Residents help shape new Surrey launches new lettings agency campus accommodation University of Surrey Lettings (USL), a not-for-profit lettings agency, offers improved support to students renting in the local area. Following consultation with local residents, a £75m investment is being made by the University into developing The new service represents a This not-for-profit venture will also the second phase of its Manor Park student village. step forward in the sector as it manage properties on behalf of works to ensure a fair deal for landlords as part of the University’s students and provide a professional head leasing scheme. This scheme service for landlords. Guildford Makerspace allows landlords to let their property Exploring technology USL will offer comprehensive directly to the University, offering as a community support to students looking for them a cost-effective alternative to properties to rent. They will also private sector lettings agents. ensure that students are aware of Guildford Makerspace their rights and responsibilities as USL will be looking to increase Supported by staff and students at the University of Surrey tenants and neighbours. their portfolio of properties and are Clean Sky 1 offering discounted rates to landlords Working to reduce the CO2 and and located right in the heart of the borough, at Guildford Liani Mannifield, USL Manager, gas emissions produced by aircraft commented: “Our service will help who become accredited under the Library, Guildford Makerspace presents the opportunity to students to make a smooth transition Guildford Landlord Accreditation connect and collaborate as a community. into the private rental sector, ensuring Scheme. Europe continues to fund Surrey’s that they live in properly maintained Makerspaces are places where people can gather to make properties and remain good and Discover more, by visiting: environmental research and create, share supplies, develop skills and ideas, and responsible neighbours.” surrey.ac.uk/lettings collaborate together on projects. They offer everyone the Despite concerns about research environmental living labs in cities chance to get hands-on experience of building and work funding post-brexit, the University of across Europe. with current and future digital technologies through fun, Surrey has been awarded more than The University has also been awarded educational and inspirational ‘maker’ style events. three-quarters of a million euros in €135,000 to assess the socio-economic As Guildford is a renowned hub for technology and research grants from the European and environmental impact of Clean innovation, the Makerspace hopes to build on the town’s Union since the UK’s electorate voted to Sky 1, the EU’s largest ever aeronautics Construction in progress, March 2017 research programme. existing strengths in digital technology, together with the Developing our Manor Park student village leave the 28-country union. Professor Max Lu, President and University’s involvement, to foster and develop skills, share Academics have been awarded €627,000 knowledge and focus on creation rather than consumption. Construction work has accommodation being built Vice-Chancellor at the University of as part of the ‘Horizon 2020’ project Surrey, commented: “These projects begun for the next 1,200 first-hand from the top of Guildford Makerspace is now seeking to grow and establish - Improving the Smart Control of Air are significant initiatives tackling air student bedrooms on the a fully realised makerspace environment. the nearby Vet School, when Pollution in Europe (iScape) – which pollution to improve the environment University’s Manor Park they attended an afternoon aims to develop next-generation for future generations.” For more information, email: [email protected] campus, with the first 500 session on campus in late rooms expected to open by March 2017. September 2018. David Sharkey, Chief 5GIC positions UK at the The high-quality design Engineering the and specification of the new Operating Officer at the forefront of mobile networking accommodation has been University of Surrey, future of healthcare shaped through consultation said: “Our students are 5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks Health problems such as obesity, smoking with local residents, who badly affected by the lack and wireless connectivity. It aims to offer far and an ever-growing ageing population are requested natural slate-effect of reasonable quality, greater capacity and be more responsive to roofing and brick facade affordable accommodation currently putting a huge strain on the NHS. In Learning how the University users’ needs, as well as more energy-efficient treatment. A third phase of in the town. We are drives positive change their Five Year Forward view, published in 2014, and cost-effective than previous networks. the student village is now therefore particularly the NHS expressed a need for healthcare in the The University of Surrey is home to the being planned for delivery pleased to make this further future to focus on prevention, diagnosis and Dr Payam Barnaghi, University of post 2019 to take the Manor Surrey (centre), demonstrates the largest academic research centre dedicated investment in new student wellness, rather than just treating disease. healthcare technology of the future Park campus to its full to the development of 5G, the 5G Innovation accommodation.” Driving positive change @PBarnaghi student residential outline University of Surrey’s new Innovation for Centre (5GIC). Did you know? As the University measurement and Health programme aims to overcome the planning permission of a Including this investment, 5GIC’s existing campus-wide 5G test bed is little over 4,000. celebrates its 50th reflection, the University challenges faced by the UK’s healthcare and managed, while healthcare professionals the University will have £1.7bn gross value currently being further developed to enhance Anniversary in Guildford intends to increase its service and promote a more integrated will be able to access increasing amounts of Local residents’ associations spent over £150m on has been generated future demonstrations of the technology. its new social impact approach to healthcare. data about patients, their diseases and how were given the opportunity student residences on across the UK by contribution to positive The Centre is working hard to build new report, Driving Positive they are managed, resulting in personalised to see the new Manor Park since 2005. the University change. This new multidisciplinary programme builds partnerships, and strengthen its existing 26 Change, has been models of care. and Surrey on the University’s existing reputation in the partnerships, with the aim of realising the Research Park. launched. It considers the The report will enable impact and contribution the University to monitor fields of engineering, biosciences and computer The UK healthcare sector is increasingly Government’s vision of integrated fibre science, centred on a new £10m facility. The and 5G trials which position the UK at the of the University to trends and understand being driven by technology. At the main focus of this programme is to produce forefront of this field, the University of forefront of 5G usage. society at a local, national the full effect it has on graduates with the skills, expertise and Surrey has pioneered research in many Did you know? and international level. broader society, which Paul Crane, Head of Mobile Research at BT, one interdisciplinary knowledge necessary to drive medical research areas, such as computer- The report reflects on the in turn will guide the of the Centre’s partners, said: “The 5GIC is in a 3,721 items of food the technology that addresses the future needs based simulation technology for training unique position to help the Government meet were donated to the collective achievements University’s future of the healthcare industry and society. of the University surgeons and cell electro-analysis for the its ambitions of harnessing the benefits of 5G Salvation Army and contribution to society for the UK economy. Its industry relationships, community, and how By 2030, new technology will enable a more early diagnosis of cancer. Hosting the 5G North Guildford in order to drive this world class research and test bed make the Food Bank through Surrey has worked with collaborative approach between GPs, hospital Innovation Centre on campus, Surrey is positive change. 5GIC an obvious candidate to continue with the the Students’ Union’s the local town to give staff, social services and patients. Technological also ideally placed to support innovative development of this technology.” #GetGivingFood back to society. Through Read the full report, at: development, such as remote monitoring, will healthcare technologies based on the Artist’s impression campaign 2016. annual observation, surrey.ac.uk/socialimpact transform the way disease is diagnosed, treated emerging ‘Internet of Things’. Discover more at: surrey.ac.uk/5gic 8 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 9 Research Research

Professor Kamila Hawthorne awarded MBE Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Associate Dean for Medicine at the University of Surrey, has been awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list. Professor Hawthorne is a general practitioner of 28 years’ Professor Kamila Hawthorne standing and an academic The importance of body vigilance medical educator. Her research Battery powertrain system for 1. Raising health concerns with a doctor service to disadvantaged patient Surrey formula student race car primarily focuses on access to Jam-packed 2. Lead author Dr Katriina Whitaker groups. This experience is being Traffic on Bridge Street, Guildford @Katriina01 health services for Black and 1. put to good use in the design of Ethnic Minority groups in the a modern curriculum, aligned to Alternative to battery UK, the development of social the needs of patients and the NHS, Sitting in traffic Body vigilance crucial responsibility in healthcare power storage discovered professionals, and equality and for application for a new medical school at the University of Surrey.” detrimental to health in battle against cancer diversity in medical education Ground-breaking research has developed technology New research from the University of Surrey, assessments. Professor Max Lu, President and New research suggests that adjusting your car’s ventilation which could revolutionise the capabilities of appliances who received funding from Cancer Research Professor Hawthorne said: “This Vice-Chancellor of the University system while sitting in traffic can reduce your exposure to that have previously relied on battery power. UK, has found that increased body vigilance of Surrey, commented: “I am toxic fumes by up to 76 per cent. 2. award is a tribute to all the The research has discovered new materials offering an could significantly contribute to earlier professional colleagues I’ve delighted that the enormous The World Health Organisation has placed outdoor air alternative to battery power and proven to be between cancer diagnoses. worked with in general practice contribution Kamila has made to pollution among the top ten health risks faced by humans, 1,000 to 10,000 times more powerful than the existing and community teams over the education is being recognised with linking with seven million premature deaths a year. New battery alternative - a supercapacitor. This development Researchers from the University to know what’s normal for you. years, to provide the best possible this national honour.” research has shown that in traffic jams, or at red traffic lights, Dr Prashant Kumar could translate into extremely high-energy density of Surrey have found that people It can be easy to put something closing car windows and switching off the fan significantly Lead author supercapacitors, making it possible to recharge mobile who are more body vigilant are new or different about your body lowers the exposure to pollutants. @pk_shishodia devices in seconds. more likely to seek medical help, down to things like getting older, The study found that when the windows were closed but the The new technology is believed to have the potential to which could contribute to earlier but if you notice any unusual or Combatting age-related diseases fan was on, the exposure was usually the highest while in increase the travelling time of electrical cars between cancer detection. The new study persistent changes, it’s important traffic, because the air outside the vehicle is generally much recharging. Instead of re-charging breaks of between six to Research has revealed that it is possible to stop the activation of a examines patients’ attentiveness to go and see your doctor. more polluted than the air inside the car. eight hours, electric cars may be able to fully re-charge in to their bodies, their awareness group of proteins known to cause most of the diseases linked to ageing. the time it takes to fill a regular car with petrol. “It’s more likely to be something Senior author of the research, Dr Prashant Kumar from the towards bodily changes and less serious than cancer, but it’s University of Surrey, said: “One of the best ways to limit your The scientific findings made by Augmented Optics Ltd and their willingness to contact The new research, conducted The researchers believe it will better to get checked out. When exposure is by keeping windows shut, fans turned off and its wholly owned subsidiary Supercapacitor Materials Ltd, medical professionals. by the University of Surrey, lead to the development of drugs cancer is diagnosed at an early in collaboration with the to treat heart disease, diabetes, to try and increase the distance between you and the car in collaboration with the Universities of Surrey and Bristol, in front while in traffic jams or at traffic lights. If the fan or have produced a safer, faster charging, more efficient and During the study, a sample group stage, treatment is more likely Universities of Reading and arthritis, dementia, and fibrosis heater is necessary, the best setting would be to have the air greener alternative to battery power and supercapacitor of over 2,000 people aged 50 and to be successful.” Cologne, and Royal Berkshire in the lungs. re-circulating within the car.” abilities as we currently know them. over were asked whether they had Hospital, has found that the Research from Cancer Research In addition, the research has experienced one or more of 14 natural mutation SNP (single has found that 46 per cent of all exciting implications for ‘cancer alarm symptoms’ over the nucleotide polymorphism) patients with cancer in England personalised medicine, a concept previous three months. Almost protects against cardiovascular which is likely to change the face Discoveries on Lads’ mags normalise sexism half the sample (46 per cent) do not get diagnosed until their disease and affects the activation of healthcare in the future. reported experiencing at last one cancer has already reached an of NADPH Oxidase, the protein your Doorstep A collaborative team of leading UK social symptom in this time period, but advanced stage. Cancer that is complex known to cause most of Director of Postgraduate Research psychologists have investigated sexism and its link to Discoveries on your Doorstep only 63 per cent of those who diagnosed at an earlier stage is the diseases of ageing. at the University of Surrey, Dr lads’ magazines. is a new series of events that reported these symptoms sought much more likely to be treated By identifying the molecular Brendan Howlin, said: “Since showcases Surrey research The University of Surrey, Clark University, University help from a medical professional. successfully, therefore being more mechanism of an SNP, the the initial research, we have and offers the opportunity for of Ghent and Middlesex University London have body vigilant could increase the research enables the design developed a series of drugs that The most commonly reported professionals and other members investigated how lads’ mags normalise sexism in chance of detecting cancer early of drugs that will prevent the prevent the activation process, of the Guildford community three new studies. symptoms were a persistent and improve survival rates. activation process in and are now working on bringing to meet the people behind the Discoveries on your Doorstep panel at ‘Connecting cough or hoarseness (23 per cent), Societies and Cultures’ event, 2 March 2017 The studies found that young men considered Lead author of the report, Dr conditions of stress. these drugs to market.” changes in bowel habits (18 per discoveries at Surrey. sexist jokes less hostile when they were in a lads’ Katriina Whitaker from the cent) and constant changes in mag context. The findings also revealed that men University of Surrey, said: “In Last November, the University was interesting way to spend an evening. bladder habits (17 per cent). displaying ambivalent sexism are more likely to order to prevent the number of delighted to launch the series with an Discoveries on your Doorstep reminded Chemical Engineering student wins buy lads’ mags. The study found that those who deaths in England from cancer, evening on the theme ‘Science Delivering me yet again how lucky we are to have were more body vigilant were we need people to identify and innovation competition Global Wellbeing’ at the recently opened such a wealth of talented, motivated Furthermore, selected participants took part in significantly more likely to seek understand changes in their School of Veterinary Medicine with researchers in our community.” a task which involved identifying which of a group help for at least one ‘cancer bodies and not delay seeking Maz Chowdhury, Chemical was linked to ground-based guests including the Mayor and of quotations had appeared in lads’ mags and which The University will be hosting two further alarm’ symptom. Unemployed medical help. Far too many cases Engineering student at Surrey, sensors to ensure that lawns and Mayoress of Guildford. The evening had been used by convicted rapists. After correctly events in 2017: ‘Connecting Societies and retired people were also of cancer are diagnosed at a late has been recognised by Bosch for plants would receive exactly the drew together a mix of both junior identifying only half of the quotations, the men who and Cultures’ and ‘Sustainable Cities, found to be more likely to stage which severely reduces her vision of how the Internet of amount of water they needed. and seasoned researchers presenting had taken part in the sorting task viewed lads’ mags have sought help. Things (IoT) could transform lives. on a range of innovative work in Economies, and Communities.’ Each as less legitimate. chances of survival. In this study The competition forms part areas including ageing, cancer care evening in the series is free and open to all. Dr Jana Witt, Cancer Research 27 per cent of those questioned Chowdhury has invented an of Bosch’s #BetweenUsWeCan Lead author, Professor Peter Hegarty from the and patent law. UK’s Health Information Officer, had not yet sought medical advice automated watering system for campaign, which supports efforts For more information, and details on how University of Surrey, said: “These latest studies said: “It’s important to pay on symptomatic signs of cancer lawns. The invention of the garden to improve gender diversity Local business owner Elaine Hickmott to attend, see: discoveriesonyourdoorstep. demonstrate how a concrete source of social influence, attention to your body and get which is very worrying.” watering and irrigation system within engineering. commented: “What an uplifting and eventbrite.com like lads’ mags, can shape the expression of prejudice.” 10 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 11 Celebrating 50 years Celebrating 50 years

Dear neighbour, pleasure to welcome you to the I hope you can join us! campus with your family and I would like to invite you to Warm regards, friends to help us celebrate this our 50th Anniversary birthday Max party on 13 May – a free day of special occasion. Below is just fun, discovery and wonder. As some of the activity that will be Professor G Q Max Lu our neighbour, it would be my taking place on the day. President and Vice-Chancellor Your invitation to

Picturing the past, looking to the future 50 years of the University in Guildford WON DER Held within the University of In 2016, support was generously Surrey’s institutional archive is received from alumni and 13 May 2017 supporters of the University a treasure-trove of photographs to work on the collection. This documenting life at the University, enabled over 8,300 photographs 11am - 5pm and key moments in history, over to be preserved and catalogued. University of Surrey, Guildford the last 50 years and beyond. The University’s rich historical source is now accessible and Please register via: The collection captures important FREE EVENT. Register here: tells a wonderful story of the surrey.ac.uk/festivalofwondersurrey.ac.uk/fow2017 milestones in Guildford’s past, such University’s and Guildford’s as the University’s construction in heritage in pictures, a selection MUSIC · FOOD · TALKS · SPORT · DISCOVERY · WONDER the 1960s, momentous sporting of which we are pleased to share events and Royal visits. It also with you on this page. Incorporating offers a glimpse into student Explore the collections via our MUSIC · COMEDY · DANCE · SPORTS · INNOVATION online archives catalogue at: FREE life over the last half a century, http://calmarchivecat.surrey. FEST by documenting social events, SCIENCE & TECH · CELEBRITY GUESTS · INSPIRING TALKS ac.uk/calmview teaching and academic activities, Or get in touch with the Archives KIDS’ ZONE · WORKSHOPS · VET ZONE · LOCAL FOOD & DRINK and annual events such as & Special Collections team via graduation and public lectures. [email protected]

Top row l-r: Nursing Studies students monitoring handing over the site for the purpose- Third row l-r: Fifth row l-r: Ceremonial procession on Guildford a patient using a Cardiorater at the built BBC Radio Surrey, based at the Microbiology laboratory at the HRH The Duke of Kent, Chancellor of High Street to mark the 10th Royal Surrey County Hospital (c.1980s) University of Surrey (20 October 1989) University (c.1970s-1980s) the University of Surrey, visiting the Anniversary of the University of HRH The Duke of Kent, Chancellor of Visit by Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Aerial photograph of the University of Department of Microbiology (1988) Surrey (23 October 1976) the University of Surrey, at a ceremony the Duke of Kent to the University (20 Surrey Stag Hill Campus (5 March 1982) Graduating students outside Guildford in Wates House to rededicate the Unveiling of the ‘Surrey Scholar’ March 1992) Fourth row l-r: Cathedral (1990s) Battersea War Memorial following statue. From left to right: Planting of a Friendship Tree to mark Hotel and Catering students (c.1980s) Sixth row l-r: restoration work (2 November 1989) Chancellor, Edward, Duke of Kent; the 125th anniversary of the birth of Ceremony at Waterloo Station Conducting experiments in a laboratory Jim meets... Wonder Zone Free Fest Second row l-r: Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick Mahatma Gandhi. Planted by H E Dr formally naming an electro-diesel in the Department of Physics (1984) Dowling; statue sculptor, Allan Sly, Julia Barker (First graduate of Dance L M Singhvi, High Commissioner for locomotive ‘University of Surrey’ to The Mayor of Guildford, Councillor Surrey Professor and BBC Radio 4’s The Life Experience virtual reality, extract DNA from a Enjoy the very best of local and student talent FBS; High Sheriff of Surrey, Studies degree) and Miss Eilean Pearcey India, in the presence of Professor mark the 21st Anniversary of the Andrew Hodges, participating in an Penelope Keith; and Mayor of (Honorary Graduate) (10 July 1987) Patrick Dowling, Vice-Chancellor of University (3 July 1987) experiment to assess muscle activity at Scientific presenter, Jim Al-Khalili meets Mark strawberry, discover our awe-inspiring solar with a twelve-hour festival of music, dance and Guildford, Councillor Tony Head of Broadcasting for BBC South the University of Surrey, and C Cobley, Richard Ellesworth and Paul Whybrow the Ergonomics Research Unit of the Evans and Brian Blessed. system and take a tour of the skies, and more. comedy, taking place on our lakeside campus. Phillips (29 May 2002) and East, Keith Clement, formally Mayor of Guildford (21st June 1995) from Radio Surrey (1983) Robens Institute (18 November 1987) 12 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 13 Meet the team Schools and colleges

Nigel’s golden rules Support for local schools and for gardening at home young people The Widening Participation and Outreach Department at the University of Surrey delivers an important dimension of the University’s work in raising aspirations and attainment for local school pupils from a range of backgrounds.

Working closely with primary subjects, life, and pathways and secondary schools in to university. Guildford and across Surrey, Steve the Stag visits An example of some of the Guildford Grove Primary School the Widening Participation and activities from the past year Outreach Department designs include the year 10 “Catastrophe and delivers a full programme on Campus” Saturday school, of exciting and informative Fun and games with Steve the Stag Spring on campus “Crime Conundrum” activities for a range of different mathematics session for year To celebrate 50 years of University of Surrey in Guildford, the ages, constantly developing new University partnered with Experience Guildford on an exciting Preparation is key 9 pupils, and the “Campus activities aimed at introducing Invasion” story writing challenge competition over the October half term in 2016. “Keep on top of garden maintenance all young people to university for primary school students. year around. Preparation is key to all Our University’s Students’ Union This great half-term activity landscaping, and is therefore also key to Mascot, Steve the Stag, concealed offered an exciting and rewarding making the most of spring and summer.” fourteen golden stags in various challenge for everyone to enjoy hiding places in the town centre’s Come rain or come shine I spy with my little eye… something in and around Guildford Town shops and cafés for an almighty Centre. “The weather can vary a lot during the space happening at Surrey! treasure hunt. Nigel Hodge (centre) and his of a month, so don’t let seasons be the sole Steve the Stag himself was also team planting trees on campus dictator of your gardening activity - be Below is a photo of some school pupils who visited the University of The first person to discover out and about in Guildford reactive to whatever weather your garden Surrey to find out what it would be like to study science at university! each stag received a University is currently experiencing.” of Surrey goody bag with some meeting people and promoting Spring is blooming marvellous on campus great prizes. There were also the competition. He paid a visit prizes for runners-up and for to three local schools, visiting Below we catch up with Nigel Hodge, Head of the University of Surrey’s dedicated the ‘overall best tweet of the 600 children at St Thomas of and talented grounds team, whose career at the University spans over 30 years. University of Surrey week’. Clues were posted on Canterbury, Guildford Grove the University and Experience Thanks for having us Nigel. Can you tell us a Is there anything particularly special about helps Guildford bloom Guildford Twitter and Instagram and Onslow Infants schools, to bit about yourself and your work? the campus? pages to assist people with say hello and to tell people all their searches. about our 50th Anniversary year. “I did my initial training at the RHS Gardens “There’s a nice balance of urban and rural at Wisley and began working at University spaces, and a high proportion of plants to of Surrey in 1984. My team and I look after buildings per square metre. The lake is a very anything that’s green and grows on Stag Hill beautiful and tranquil area of the campus site.” Inspiring young minds at and Manor Park campuses, Surrey Sports How does the campus change in spring and Park, Hazel Farm, Surrey Research Park and summer? Getting stuck into Kings College School science at Surrey Guildford Cathedral.” “Witch Hazel, Crocus, Snowdrops and Daffodils University of Surrey has launched a new partnership with Kings College School and Guildford Education Partnership Multi Academy What are your team’s day-to-day jobs? all appear in bloom. The campus comes to life and goes from being quite bleak to having a lot All the answers to this crossword are based on the photograph. Some Trust to engage and inspire Guildford’s young people. “The team’s workload is very varied throughout of colour and people sit on the grass around Duke of Kent building, answers are to do with objects in the photo and others are to do with the year. There is obviously a lot of mowing, the lake. It’s great to see people out and about, University of Surrey things that are happening in the photo. Celebrating the University’s 50th there are many girls and boys weed control, shrub pruning, hedge trimming enjoying the campus.” Anniversary by giving something in our community who could Can you figure out what they are? back to the local community, a and litter picking. Winter months are taken up Guildford in Bloom is an annual achieve brilliantly at university. Have you had any input into the new Manor partnership with Kings College with tree and shrub planting plus carrying out community competition run by Guildford S This post will massively increase Park student accommodation? School, Guildford and the their opportunities to think about landscaping projects. I’m proud to say almost Borough Council. It brings together local Guildford Education Partnership all the different things they could every task is carried out by our in-house team.” “I’ve worked closely with the architect and groups, schools, businesses and residents L A B C T C Multi Academy Trust (GEP study and how they can get had a big input regarding the choice of trees, as they come up with imaginative ways to Is your work environmentally friendly? Academies) has been formed. funding to support them.” shrubs and landscaping for the area. We make the town and its surrounding areas have planted an avenue of London Planes “We recycle close to 100 per cent of our green look their best. D As part of this, our new Widening Professor Max Lu, President and and Hornbeams, as well as the more unusual Participation Coordinator, waste. Trimmings are composted and we Vice-Chancellor at the University purple-leafed Cercus trees.” The University is proud to be supporting Hannah Trott, who is based keep wood chips from tree surgery, both of L E N G of Surrey, commented: “We are Guildford in Bloom in 2017, helping to at Kings College, will focus Can you tell us about wildlife on campus? committed to supporting young which are used on shrub beds and tree bases. celebrate and champion Guildford’s natural on bridging the gap between people in Guildford in reaching We also use organic-based fertilisers and try “We get ducks, swans, herons and cormorants environment. higher education and school for to source local products. We don’t use any by the lake, deer on Manor Park and our ponds Guildford’s young people and their potential. This role provides residual weed killers.” are full of carp, roach and rudd, tench and even Green spaces and biodiversity are things a great opportunity to develop S G their guardians. This initiative the odd goldfish from people emptying their the University cares deeply about, and aims to engage and inspire young new and exciting activities to What is the most rewarding part of your job? supporting this competition provides a ponds! We’re going to put more wildflower R people studying at Kings College enhance the capacity of the “The work we do is the first thing visitors to the meadows in over the next few years and look wonderful opportunity for the University into thinking about future school and the community for University see and the positive feedback we at proactively enhancing wildlife on campus.” to work with the local community in their Y educational pathways and to raise a bright future for young people own gardens and green areas. and families.” receive is very rewarding. It is also fulfilling to Explore our beautiful grounds yourself with their aspirations. see the grounds being appreciated by students a campus tour: Discover Guildford in Bloom, by visiting: Anna Wright, Chair of Governors Get in touch with Hannah at: and staff, as well as visitors to the estate.” surrey.ac.uk/visit-university/campus-tours guildford.gov.uk/guildfordinbloom GOGGLES SCIENCE, LEARNING, STUDENTS, CHEMISTRY, LABCOAT, Answers: at Kings College, said: “We know [email protected] 14 YOUR UNIVERSITY SURREY.AC.UK 15 Business and learning Arts

Learn to lead with Community Orchestra What’s on Executive Education A snapshot of some other fabulous arts events coming up. Tuesday 2 May 2017 Wednesday 14 June 2017 Surrey Business School offers tailor-made courses for both Far from the Norm present Idiot Child present businesses and individuals InNoForm What if the Plane Falls Out of the Sky? looking to grow their Ivy Arts Centre knowledge and skills. PATS Studio Theatre Thursday 8 June 2017 The Surrey MBA programme Friday 16 – Saturday 22 July 2017 is taught by forward-thinking Zubin Kanga GSA presents academics alongside leading Piano and Multimedia recital Fabulous 50 industry practitioners. Courses PATS Studio One Yvonne Arnaud Theatre are available in change management, business model innovation, entrepreneurship, Details for all of these and other Orchestrating success productions, shows and concerts available the digital economy and Director of Conducting, Russell organisational agility. Growing skills Keable with student musicians here: surrey.ac.uk/arts universityofsurreyarts Benefiting their business Executive Education student, Participants at the The new Executive Education Megan McGovern Business Insights Lab Leadership Development Series In 2017, the University Orchestra will open its doors to musicians will have masterclasses running enhancing professional networks from the local community for the first time, establishing its first Grow your business with Surrey from June to November 2017. and leading in a digital world. community orchestra. The courses will focus on topics Discover more about learning The most talented orchestral selected by audition to form a Discover how Surrey Business School’s renowned Business Insights such as mindful leadership, with us, at: surrey.ac.uk/sbs players in the region, from both high-quality ensemble capable Lab, or a partnership with the world-class Surrey Sports Park, could the University and the local area, benefit your business. of delivering outstanding will join forces and perform performances to Guildford large-scale works in the musical Gain vocal audiences. Business Insights Lab Business and sport repertoire, providing a fantastic confidence with GSA new resource for the local The Orchestra will be directed What happens when world-class Surrey Sports Park hosts a vast community. by eminent conductor Russell research is met with real-world array of major elite sporting In the world of business it is The University Community Keable, internationally- application? events and is a global hub of important to communicate with Orchestra hopes to provide an recognised for his world-class sport and physical activity. At Surrey Business School, their clarity and impact. opportunity for young people to performances with non- Business Insights Lab delivers They are looking for world-class Guildford School of Acting’s work together with the guidance professional orchestras. The of world-class University business-ready solutions by partners, sponsors and supporters voice and presentation training is University Community Orchestra expertise, to perform works that bringing pioneering research who appreciate the business equally as relevant in a business will launch in October 2017 and are impossible to stage with together with business and benefits and values of long-term will rehearse throughout the Tasmin Little, Violinist setting as it is to the world of smaller orchestras or ensembles. industry. True business insight is commitment. stage and screen. GSA believes The Orchestra will provide year to give a series of concerts, at the heart of everything they do. that learning and practising the including an Easter concert in Surrey Sports Park’s reach spans Chris Palmer an on-going series of events, The Lab shapes and develops new far and wide. There are over 1.5 techniques used by actors can Head of Voice, GSA where members of the local 2018 of music written for film Guildford International practice through experimentation million visitors to the venue each help build confidence and success community can join University and TV. This will feature John Music Festival and collaboration. Businesses year, in addition to a membership in all aspects of communication. staff and students to engage Williams’s Star Wars Suite, The course is delivered by Chris with exceptional educational work alongside students, of over 3,000 and links to over alongside music from the BBC Music enthusiasts were treated to a spectacular series of concerts The Vocal Confidence course Palmer, Head of Voice at GSA, opportunities and cultural academics and practitioners from 17,000 students at the University. TV series Sherlock, composed at the 2017 Guildford International Music Festival. is designed for those who lack who has worked with the World experiences. and conducted by Surrey Surrey Business School to engage Businesses who partner with confidence in speaking publicly. Economic Forum in Geneva, Hosted and sponsored by Gallery, St Mary’s and St Martha- The Orchestra will be open to alumni and Visiting Professor of in creative problem-solving and Surrey Sports Park enjoy a as well as teachers, politicians, Participants learn techniques for University staff, students and the University, Guildford on-the-Hill provided glorious address the challenges of a fast- wealth of local, national and councillors, mayors and public Composition Michael Price. improving vocal and personal the general public, but will also International Music Festival settings for some beautiful changing business landscape. international opportunities. impact, including reading body speakers of all kinds. draw together talented young For more information, or details returned in early 2017 for its chamber music. on how to get involved, contact: Businesses who participate in the Surrey Sports Park has recently language, appearing confident Discover more about the course, musicians from local schools 27th year. The University’s Vice-Chancellor Business Insights Lab are taught launched an exclusive Business and how to control nerves. at: gsauk.org and colleges. Players will be [email protected] Taking place between 24 Max Lu joined 200 VIP guests business skills for the digital age, Club, with a range of member including GSA Alumni Brenda and learn methods and skills in benefits and networking events to February – 5 March, world-class musicians performed in some Blethyn OBE, Ian Kelsey and innovation and entrepreneurship. help grow business through sport. Evening language courses 50 Years of Musicals Emma Barton at a Gala Night of Guildford’s most stunning By combining insightful In July 2017, Guildford School of Acting performance of Guys and Dolls There are also opportunities to Have you ever wanted to learn to German, Italian, Portuguese, venues, with crowds of people academic thinking with practical become a commercial partner speak Mandarin? Brush-up on Russian, Spanish and will be celebrating the University’s 50th which wowed the crowds at the Anniversary with a very special event, Life is coming along to festival events application, the Business Insights through Surrey Sports Park’s your French? Or get hands-on British Sign Language. Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. a Cabaret, at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. over the ten day celebration. Lab helps its participants develop events, facilities, teams and with British Sign Language? Other highlights of the Festival With four levels available, The event will celebrate the very best in new and exciting business professional franchises. All of From baroque to jazz and included singing workshops innovation strategies. these come with a range of The University is pleased to offer whether you’re a complete musicals over the past 50 years as GSA’s renaissance to experimental, talented students and alumni take to the stage for young people, led by Surrey options to suit the aspirations of evening language courses for beginner or looking to improve the Festival provided something Discover how your company to present an evening of much loved songs Arts and Apollo5, and family your brand. local residents. your existing skills, there is a can engage with Surrey Business for everyone. Acclaimed artists, fun at G Live, as generations course to suit you. from the shows. It promises to be a fabulous School to test new ideas and get To learn more about growing Classes are delivered on-campus occasion, jam-packed full of entertaining and including John Williams, Tasmin joined together to have a go at GSA production of rapid feedback, all to the benefit your business through sport, in the heart of Guildford. To find out more information, toe-tapping numbers for all to enjoy. Guys and Dolls Little and Tim Garland, gave playing a musical instrument in Languages taught include or sign-up for an Open Evening, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, fabulous performances to packed of your business, by visiting: visit: surreysportspark.co.uk/ Tickets will go on sale in April, via: Feb 2017 a workshop with Southern Pro surrey.ac.uk/sbs business Chinese, English, French, see: surrey.ac.uk/eveningclasses yvonne-arnaud.co.uk Photo credit: Mark Dean houses and Loseley Park, Watts Musica. 16 YOUR UNIVERSITY Sport

Sport in the local community Surrey Sports Park, Surrey Scorchers and Surrey Storm are proud to be active in the local community, benefitting young people and disadvantaged groups.

Hoops4Health Storm Junior Programme Surrey Scorchers deliver In autumn 2016, Storm netball basketball training and delivered activities to over 540 healthy-living talks to pupils participants at Surrey Sports Park through their Junior Programme. of Worplesdon and Guildford Grove Primary Schools, covering Storm Schools Sports Partnership topics such as exercise, nutrition, Storm currently works with smoking and internet safety. Surrey schools Tormead and The College of Richard Collyer, Scorchers Basketball Foundation Reaching new heights providing coaching and support Team Surrey Netball The community arm of Surrey services at discounted rates attacker, Rhea Dixon (centre) Scorchers offers coaching and to help develop their netball mentoring to disadvantaged and programmes. disabled students. The Foundation Saturday Sports Club Success for Surrey Netball currently works with Linden For 16 years Surrey Sports Park Team Surrey Netball attacker and Sport and Exercise Science student School and charities Halow and has been delivering activities Rhea Dixon was selected for the England Netball’s Under 21 Roses Disability Initiative. to young people and families squad, ahead of their home series against Jamaica. Business in Sport with special educational needs and disabilities. Over 62 local Dixon was announced in the Rhea has been a key part of the Scorcher’s Business in Sport families are currently involved squad shortly after joining the Team Surrey Netball 1st team, project uses basketball to engage in the volunteer-supported University of Surrey to study helping them climb to the top and inspire young people activity sessions, which include of the South Eastern 1A league. BSc Sport and Exercise Science. to pursue higher education. trampolining and climbing. Alongside her studies, Rhea has Participants receive occupational The U21 Roses faced Hertfordshire For more information on any also signed for Surrey Storm skills training and an insight into of the activities above, see: Mavericks, Scotland and Wasps Netball, Champions of the sports management. surreysportspark.co.uk Netball in the Vitality Netball Vitality Netball Superleague International Series. in 2015 and 2016.

What’s on

Discover a taste of the exciting events coming to @Surreysportspark Surrey Sports Park this spring/summer.

GoFest Women’s Lacrosse World Cup 28 to 29 May 2017 12 to 22 July 2017 Named the family festival of Surrey Sports Park is proud to be sport, dance, health and fitness, hosting the 2017 FIL Rathbones GoFest provides the opportunity Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. to “have a go” at a huge range of sporting activities. The event is The 2017 World Cup, which will be played over eleven days, will also host to food stalls, live music Serving charitable donations and other fun activities for the see athletes from over 25 nations Team Surrey Badminton fundraising for Challengers whole family. compete for the title. For more information, tickets or fixtures, visit: surreysportspark.co.uk/events 12-hour charity Badmin-thon

Team Surrey Badminton raised a fantastic £1,850 for local charity Challengers with a twelve-hour badmin-thon. New weekend membership Fun, games and friendly The £1,850 will be going directly Surrey Sports Park have just launched a new weekend- competition took place over a to local charity Challengers, who exclusive membership! From £37 per month, enjoy twelve-hour period of non-stop provide play and leisure schemes badminton on 9 October 2016 at full Sports Park member benefits from 4pm Friday for disabled children and young Surrey Sports Park. to 10pm Sunday. people. The day’s activities included For more information, visit: coaching, food and raffle stalls, Discover more about the surreysportspark.co.uk/membership/weekend radio DJ’s and a guest appearance amazing work that Challengers from European Bronze Medallist do, by visiting: Toby Penty. disability-challengers.org