TheAvenue magazine for alumni and friends of the University of Issue 64 Spring 2018

SPORTS CLUBS STUDENT SOCIETIES FLATMATES RESEARCH BLOGS ALUMNI GROUPS In this issue, we’re celebrating our UofG communities ii 1

In this issue Our new Research Hub will build a community of staff, research students and industries at the heart of our campus. Our vision is to create a free-thinking and collaborative environment for researchers across all four colleges to come together to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.

glasgow.ac.uk/connect/supportus/research FRIENDSHIP & FELLOWSHIP 2 Building a research community

CAMPUS COMMUNITIES 4 Giving students a sense of belonging

STAYING CONNECTED 8 Hearing from alumni groups around the world

ALUMNI NEWS 10 Events, reunions and updates

OBITUARY LIST 17 Deaths of members of the General Council

GENERAL COUNCIL 18 A report to the General Council

WHAT'S ON AT THE UNIVERSITY 21 Collections, exhibitions and events

KEEP IN TOUCH All addresses are Development & Alumni, 2 The Square, , Glasgow G12 8QQ. Deadline for content: 21 September 2018

Alumni news, events, reunion notices and reports T: +44 (0)141 330 4951 E: [email protected]

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Editorial Board: Siobhán Convery, Michelle Crane, Ailie Ferrari, Amber Higgins, Emily Howie, Gerry Law, John Marsh, Rachel Sandison, Fran Shepherd, Sarah Spence Editor: Susan Howie Alumni section editor: Jennifer Baird Online editor: Lynne Maclagan Art director and designer: Darren Jewell-Irons

Produced and designed by External Relations, University of Glasgow. Photography by the University Photographic Unit. Additional photography: Alan M Wilson (Cheetah Vet) – BBC Stuart Dunn, CASE, The Hunterian, Reuben Paris, Shutterstock.com, Eivind Yggeseth, University Archives. Printed by J Thomson.

ISSN 0950-7167 Views expressed are not necessarily those of the University or the editors. All rights reserved. Nothing may be reproduced without written permission from the Editor. © University of Glasgow April 2018 The University of Glasgow charity number SC004401 An artist’s impression of the planned Research Hub – a cornerstone project of our ambitious campus development. 2 3

DR ELIZABETH ADAMS TAKES A GROUP OF STUDENTS FOR A LUNCHTIME WALK IN KELVINGROVE PARK

FRIENDSHIP

& FELLOWSHIPBY SARAH SPENCE

The world of postgraduate research can be a solitary one. When I started my PhD last October, the first morning. These micro-communities come it’s about, is people saying they come back It’s true. I’ve recently set up a discussion thing I did was set up my home office. A new in all shapes and sizes, just like researchers feeling more motivated.” group in my specialism, the medical But becoming part of a community of your peers can help lamp, a comfy chair, even a houseplant. I was themselves. humanities, with two other students. It brings eager to work from home: no more lugging Students themselves are key in shaping these together researchers with shared interests ensure success. PhD student Sarah Spence reflects on her my laptop and books to classes. But as the Elizabeth’s team are behind a number of communities. The PGR Blog – uofgpgrblog. from different disciplines who don’t usually semester wore on, I felt disconnected from my initiatives to get postgraduate researchers com – is written for students by students. This get to meet each other. We’re eager for peer first year as part of this community. fellow researchers. It was a strange feeling, together. There’s something for everyone: online community offers professional advice mentoring, a chance to debate ideas without one I’d never had before: professional lunchtime walks, a gardening group, crafting on everything from data management to worrying about impressing supervisors, and loneliness. events and competitions. networking, alongside personal perspectives networking opportunities with like-minded and competitions. people. Reaching out to my colleagues That’s why Dr Elizabeth Adams’ work is so These events attract students from across has been the best cure for my professional important. She’s the University’s Researcher the University. Meeting people from different Leading the way loneliness. Development Manager, working with PhD research backgrounds is inspiring, says Elizabeth believes that the best results come students to organise training and build a Elizabeth. “You see all the other exciting when researchers themselves lead the way. Glasgow’s postgraduate communities community. Even though many researchers research that goes on, but you also see the “I don’t really like that idea of forcibly creating continue to thrive. Elizabeth’s excited that work independently, community is the key similarities and differences between other a community. I think you need to give people the forthcoming Research Hub will provide to success, whether through networking, people’s PhDs, and it makes you reflect back the opportunity to explore, and let them come more training, office and social spaces for collaboration or reputation in the field. on your own.” up with their own community.” The University’s researchers to collaborate. Meanwhile I’m role is supporting these ideas, whether happy to leave my home office behind a few All shapes and sizes Workshops provide formal training but through funding, offering advice or providing days a week to reconnect with my fellow What exactly is a research community? When chatting during breaks can be just as meeting spaces. researchers and the communities we share. I ask Elizabeth she says it’s not simply one big productive. Elizabeth says the biggest help group across the whole University. We each can simply be “realising you’re not the only Taking the lead can be daunting. But success • Interested in joining our research join lots of smaller communities for different one finding it a struggle”, whether that’s after the PhD depends on skills built alongside community? Find out about postgraduate purposes. You might join a writing boot camp dealing with trouble sleeping or frustrating lab the thesis, like organising events and working research opportunities at glasgow. to push through tough deadlines, form a public results. Reconnecting with others can also be with others. Being proactive in the community ac.uk/research/opportunities. engagement group with colleagues in your refreshing. “The number one bit of feedback is empowering, says Elizabeth. “You get out of subject area, or pop along to a weekly coffee we get from any workshop, regardless of what it as much as you put in.” 4 5 CAMPUS TEAM TALK COMMUNITIES BY LYNNE MACLAGAN & WILLIAM LIM It’s about belonging.

EMELIE ADENLOF, TEDx PROJECT MANAGER (PICTURED SECOND FROM LEFT, FIRST ROW)

CLUBBING TOGETHER Xavier loves the interdisciplinary nature of TEDx. Arriving on campus for the first time can be daunting, Geography student Rowan Sinclair is completely overwhelmed at university. captain of the high-performing women’s They make the time for it. They give everything but awaiting each Fresher is the opportunity for new hockey club. With 146 players across five they’ve got. friendships, new experiences and a new community. teams, that’s no easy task. What’s it like being team captain? It’s Avenue intern William Lim, now a fourth-year student, How did it all begin for you? I didn’t actually definitely been a learning curve – I think recalls where he first found his campus community. play at the University in my first semester, I especially because the club numbers are played for another club. I swapped and came so big now. I’m always checking to see if into the team halfway through the season. people are enjoying themselves and making Everyone was really welcoming and made me sure everyone’s okay. From being one of the feel part of the team straight away, especially ones having the good time to making sure To me community means belonging and I found this in the the girls in my year. I think that’s a massive everyone else is having a good time, that’s Viking Society. It’s easy to get along with those who enjoy feature of the club – we try to be as welcoming been the biggest change. as possible. the same history and activities as you. From discussing old What does community mean to you? It’s battlefield tactics to trying them out on the re-enactment Tell us about the club. The club’s been a about being there for each other. University real support network for me. There is a mix stress and hockey training can be a bit field, I always felt that I belonged in the Viking Society. It of older and younger members, and we look much sometimes. The main thing is having a seems strange to think that sharpening an axe could turn into after each other. We organise team dinners, support network – someone is always at the make sure each other gets to the bus on time end of the phone or in your flat. We’ve a really You’ve probably heard of TED, an organisation devoted to sharing friendships that will hopefully last a lifetime. But it’s not just and things like that. We’re just a big group of strong sense of friendship within the club. ideas through short, powerful talks, and perhaps you’ve attended the Viking Society that creates a tight-knit student community. friends. a locally run TEDx event. Project Manager Emelie Adenlof and Greatest achievement? We never turn Assistant Coordinator Xavier Weiss tell us what brings the TEDx I’ll let my fellow students tell you more. How has the team inspired you? There anyone away. We had 100 Freshers come to University of Glasgow community together. are some girls that will train every week, play trials and we made room for everyone. every week, also do another sport, drive Why did you get involved with TEDx? Emelie: It’s the idea of minibuses for the club. I find the commitment Photo: Rowan, far left, and fellow club openness and sharing. For that you don’t need a specific background and the time that girls give up really inspiring, members get into the TEAM spirit. or knowledge, you can just come and listen and be yourself. especially when sometimes you can feel gusahockey.com/womens Are you a social team? Xavier: We get along really well. We have wonderful potluck meals together and I bring pancakes. To test out the e-voting for the open auditions, I created a survey and asked the team what they enjoyed most about TEDx. I put things like spreading ideas and the team’s professionalism. But people said that it was the friendships and the bonds they’d made that they enjoyed the most. It’s the community itself that’s the most stimulating part of the experience.

How does socialising help? Xavier: It makes the community about more than just the TED talks. It is also about the conversations. After a couple of our events we went across to the pub. You’ve heard all these ideas and can then discuss what we all think. It strikes up conversations that are far richer than what you might normally have at the pub.

What does the TEDx community mean to you? Emelie: It’s about belonging and having people around you that you can lean on, people you can chat to and have lunch with. Whether it’s discussing something new you learned from the talk or going to a bar after an event, it doesn’t really matter. As an international student [from Sweden], having this network makes a big difference.

• TEDx University of Glasgow is run by a team of 30 students from a wide range of academic disciplines. This year’s conference theme was “press pause to begin” looking at why we need to take a pause in today’s world of rapid advancement.

tedxuniversityofglasgow.com 6 7

FAMILY FORMULA HOME FROM HOME

As a Living Support Assistant, Eleni Christoforidou lives and works at the Queen Margaret Residences. Now in her fifth and final year, Eleni looks back on her time at the residence.

Tell us about the job. As soon as the office closes down at the end of the day, we take over. It’s a rewarding job because you interact Miguel is a second- with other students. You learn what’s going on year Mechanical in the place you live. Engineering student from Spain. Why are residences a good environment for making friendships? Suddenly you’re away from everyone from home, and because everyone here is going through the same thing you have something in common. You bond with each other and you learn from each other. If someone is really good at cooking, for example, then you can learn from them.

Have you learned any new recipes? I knew how to cook before coming here, but I did teach my flatmates a few traditional things that I cook back home [Cyprus], for example, an egg and lemon soup.

What’s been your most memorable experience? We had a welcome party for the new arrivals, with pizza, music and PS4 games. A lot of students came and I met my new flatmates. Every year new students come in and all my previous flatmates move on and I’m alone again. It’s good to meet new people and make new friends every year. To unwind from her studies, Neuroscience student Eleni enjoys playing Connect 4 and Hear more from Eleni at glasgow.ac.uk/ PlayStation games. avenue.

THROUGH GOOD & BAD Laurel has an extended family here in , Laurel Brenton moved from New York state Cara loves the competition of including Alasdair the Scottie to Glasgow to study veterinary medicine. Formula Student. (pictured), four rescue cats and seven fish. She tells us about the close-knit community she found at the Garscube campus. Cara Mackay and Miguel Cuni Municio to know each other as if you were old friends. are not engineers of the future. They are Cara: We tend to be social and spend a lot of So, why Glasgow? The vet that I worked for engineers of today. As members of the time together. We held a Burns supper and a in New York was a Glasgow vet and she was UGRacing team, they are involved in the Christmas dinner. We’re quite a tight bunch. the one who convinced me to come here. design and construction of a race car which is presented at Silverstone for one Tell us about Silverstone. Cara: After your Is it a supportive community? I think that our of Europe’s most competitive student year of work, that’s your reward. You get to students are awesome. In second year my engineering contests, Formula Student. It see the car actually running on the track. father passed away and I had to take time out. SHARE YOUR takes an awful lot of work but team spirit is We camp next to the circuit in big tipis and While I was at home my entire year wrote a MEMORIES central to their success. a marquee. We cook and eat together, and card and mailed it to me. It was really nice to we go around all of the events together. It’s a get a card signed by 200 people. We definitely Why is being a part of UGRacing bonding experience. support each other in our happy moments You’ve heard from some of our important to you? Cara: You get to learn and our sad moments. current students about their things before you’ve done it in class. You’re If a student asked why they should join campus communities. Now it’s pushing yourself to learn something that you UGRacing, what would you say? The more time And inspiring? I think Glasgow vets are going your turn. We’d love to hear about know you’re going to use. Miguel: You spend Cara: We build a car! to take over the world. the clubs, societies and groups a lot of time with other team members working you spend with you joined as a student here. Tell on the car and different things. Sometimes • UGRacing was founded in 2005. Cara and What’s the best piece of advice a fellow us about the people you met, the you work 10 hours in a row. You do it because Miguel are both engineering students, but UGRacing, the more student has given you? You’re going to things you did and the memories it’s something that you enjoy. When you see the team is made up of around 45 members deeply regret it if you don’t hang out with the you have. the finished product, it’s incredibly rewarding. from a variety of disciplines. Formula you realise it’s not Scottish kids! Student 2018 takes place from 11 to 15 We’re hoping that if enough of What’s the team spirit like? Miguel: The July, and plans for 2019’s car are already just a thing to do, it’s • Based in Garscube, the School of Veterinary you respond, we could share your more time you spend with UGRacing, the under way. Medicine has around 700 undergraduates, experiences in a future Avenue more you realise it’s not just a thing to do, more like a family. 200 staff and 60 research students working feature. Email your story to us, along it’s more like a family. When we work in the ugracing.co.uk MIGUEL CUNI MUNICIO and studying together. with a picture if you have one. garage we talk about lots of things. You get Hear more from Laurel at glasgow.ac.uk/ [email protected] avenue. 8 8 9

STAYING CON NECTEDBY MARTIN SHANNON

Over 26,000 students from more than 140 graduates find jobs – and more on seasonal “What our members enjoy most about the countries study at Glasgow every year and cultural and networking events. We have association is the companionship, catching their association with the University doesn’t an annual ceilidh, which over 500 attended up with old friends met through the club, and end at graduation. From Botswana to Brazil, last year, a social event in summer and a also new experiences.” Norway to Nigeria, there are alumni groups all Christmas party.” over the world. Supporting our students Enthusiastic Shanghai Association 4,365 miles to the west of Glasgow is another There are no rules for how alumni associations member Zhou Julie Yijun (MSc 2012) says: warm and supportive alumni association. operate. It’s recognised to be a strength that “Participating in the alumni association is a they all work in their own unique ways to bring way to meet new friends away from work. As well as regular social events, the Glasgow alumni together for social, professional and The activities such as the ceilidhs are lots of Alumni Association of British Columbia networking opportunities as well as helping fun – they create a delightful atmosphere for welcomes visiting Glasgow students to them to keep in touch with their alma mater single girls and boys to meet up and some of Canada. back in Glasgow. my Glasgow friends started dating after the parties! Our shared background also allows “We have started hosting events for With an alumni community of more than 145,000 Building a community us to share some working information and postgraduate students who come to our two One of the largest is 5,623 miles to the east of cultivate valuable relationships which may universities in Vancouver in the fall and this worldwide, wherever your travels take you you’ll never be Glasgow. help us in our future career.” has been very successful,” says Dr Peter Richards (MBChB 1972), President of the far from another University of Glasgow graduate. Maintaining links with alumni is a labour Social outings and philanthropy association. “We aim to give the students a of love for Yinfan Zhang (MSc 2013), who 345 miles south of the University in London, snapshot of local knowledge and the kind is Chair of Glasgow Alumni Association Glasgow University Women’s Club recently of caveats that would otherwise take a while Alumni gatherings in Shanghai: “Although I only spent two years celebrated its 90th anniversary. to accumulate. We also discuss career Toronto (top left), in Glasgow [as an exchange programme opportunities in BC. It’s great to chat to them Greece (top right), Thailand (middle left), student and postgraduate from 2011 to 2013], “As far as we can understand, says Club and I sense a real connection between our Shanghai (middle right), it was a crucial period for my own formation – President, Margaret Goldfarb (LLB 1984), “the local members and the fresh news from Singapore (bottom). intellectually, for my career and spiritually.” club was originally founded in 1927 as a self- Glasgow that the students bring with them.” help group for women doctors, graduates of The Shanghai association has nearly 2,000 the university, who were working in London. If there’s a secret to the success of creating members, most of whom graduated from the a community it’s the friendships, the Adam Smith Business School. “The majority of “We are a social club and have several partnerships and the occasional courtships! our alumni are around 27–35 years of age and functions in London each year. We have just work in the financial and professional services enjoyed afternoon tea in Gallery Mess at sectors,” says Yinfan, “but we also have many the Saatchi Gallery and our next function is members working in the media, life sciences, a lunch to be held at St Columba’s church health care and engineering.” in Pont Street, London. We also have an annual dinner with a speaker and an outing, The emphasis for Yinfan is on building a which this year will be to the newly restored To find out if there is an community: “We rely heavily on WeChat Charterhouse. to maintain our relationship with the alumni association near alumni, rather than traditional email-based “We pay a small subscription each year and you, see glasgow.ac.uk/ communication. all our events tend to cover their costs and sometimes make a profit, which we are very avenue. If there isn’t one “After getting feedback from our alumni we happy to donate to the University. We all in your area and you focus less on career development – apart enjoyed our time at Glasgow and this is one from welcome home events to help new way of repaying our alma mater. want us to help you set one up, email alumni@ glasgow.ac.uk. 10 11

Alumni news Alumni news

NEW YEARS GLASGOW HONOURS 2018 UNIVERSITY Professor Andrew D Morris (MBChB 1987) was appointed CBE for services to science in SPORTS Scotland ASSOCIATION Professor Margaret C Frame (BSc 1979) was appointed OBE for services to cancer ROUND-UP research A number of events were recently hosted Dr Rajan Madhok (MBChB 1980) was by GUSA sports clubs, with notable NOTES FROM appointed OBE for services to renal research support from our alumni. The relationship No 2 and tackling health inequalities in Scotland between past and present members of GUSA is stronger than ever, and our News from Emily Howie, Head of Alumni Dr Lesley Sawers (MA 1981) was appointed network of sporting alumni continues Engagement in the Development & Alumni OBE for services to business and equality to grow. Office at No 2 The Square. Mr John R Tiffany (MA 1994) was appointed In October, both the men’s and women’s This issue of Avenue is all about community. OBE for services to drama hockey clubs hosted their 110th anniversary As alumni, you are members of the weekend. Many alumni turned out to give largest community of the University and Dr Stewart Arnold (BSc 1984) was appointed their support at the men’s and women’s 1st XI we are delighted that you remain part of OBE for services to industry health and safety matches, which were followed by a black tie our UofG family. Many of you belong to dinner at the Hilton Grosvenor in celebration alumni associations at home or around the Dr Mark I M Beaumont (MA 2006) was of both clubs. The weekend gave current globe which offer friendship, support and appointed BEM for services to sport, members and alumni a chance to catch up networking. You can read more about some of broadcasting and charity with old friends, meet new friends and relive these on page 8–9. the glory days. Mr Philip C Kyle (BVMS 1962) was appointed TRACKING THE CHEETAH The Network, our online community for BEM for services to young people and the The annual GUSA/GUAC (Glasgow alumni and students to share knowledge and community in Northern University Athletics Club) 1881 Dinner expertise, continues to grow and strengthen. offered another reunion for past and present We currently have almost 8,000 members, Mr Chaim Olmer (BDS 1953) was appointed You may have seen Professor Alan Wilson (BSc 1986, BVMS 1987) in a recent three-part BBC GUSA Council members in November. 43% of whom are international, and I am BEM for services to Holocaust education documentary series called Big Cats. As Professor of Locomotor Biomechanics at the Royal Hosted in the Glasgow University Union, excited to report that our new app will be Veterinary College, University of London, he spends large parts of the year in Botswana’s over 30 GUSA/GUAC Council alumni were launching in September – so keep an eye out Surgeon Vice-Admiral Alasdair Walker Okavango Delta following cheetah movements and watching how these animals hunt, breed welcomed back for a night of entertainment for this. If you would like to contribute to the (MBChB 1979) was appointed CB and interact. and reminiscing. The next reunion, on 3 success of the Network by sharing your skills (Companion of the Most Honourable Order of November 2018, will be attended for the first or mentoring a current student, see glasgow. the Bath) for services to the military It is estimated that since 2011, Professor Wilson has followed over 500 cheetah hunts using time by Anne Blythe, the first female GUAC ac.uk/thenetwork. the single-engined plane he built from scratch and taught himself how to fly. His dedication to president (1974–5). discovering more about these creatures has made him one of the world’s foremost scientists in I am excited to be witnessing the ongoing As well as the Learning & Teaching Hub, cheetah movements in the wild. Glasgow University Boat Club also development of the Gilmorehill campus restoration work at The Square (formerly CALLING THE celebrated a milestone 150th anniversary and realising the incredible opportunities known as Professors’ Square) has begun. NEXT GENERATION in 2017, and invited alumni back from across these changes are going to make possible. This will preserve a historic part of the OF SUFFRAGETTES the globe for a grand reunion weekend. The first project under way, the Learning & University’s estate for many years to come, A total of 118 attendees were present at the Teaching Hub on University Avenue, will be and I hope you will have the opportunity to The daughter of a Glasgow suffragette is Hannah Lithgow (MSci 2015) and Erin 150th Anniversary Ball on 18 November, an inspirational and diverse space that will visit us soon to witness the many positive searching for others like her. Catherine Smith’s Our chemists Bradley (MSci 2017) have both won awards hosted at the Trades Hall of Glasgow. The combine flexible study and social learning changes taking place. (BSc 1971) mother was Margaret McCann in chemistry from the prestigious Salters’ weekend provided both current members areas with multi-styled, technology-enabled (MA 1928), who as an undergraduate in the make their mark Institute. and alumni with an opportunity to share fond teaching. The Hub will also house a high- We are grateful for your continued late 1920s was active in the Clyde Coast memories, as well as recognise the success quality conference venue which will offer enthusiastic involvement with the University, Campaign for Equality for Women, alongside Hannah received the first ever Salters’ of the club over the past century and a half. economic benefits to the city of Glasgow, and love hearing from you, so whether it’s the prominent suffragette Lillian Lenton. Centenary Award, which recognises and Our front cover picture shows a crew made up provide potential events and exhibitions about your career, life, successes or time supports early-career individuals who have of alumni and current members of the club. space for the West End, encourage school at the University please keep us updated at As part of the recent events marking the the potential to make an outstanding long- engagement and boost the University’s [email protected]. centenary of the Representation of the People term contribution to the chemical and allied The annual GUSA Ball took place on widening access strategy by hosting summer Act 1918, a TV documentary suggested that industries, while Erin was presented with 3 February 2018, and a number of alumni schools. few daughters of suffragettes are still alive, let The Salters’ Graduate Award in Chemistry were welcomed back, many of whom received alone have continued the fight for equality. for her outstanding undergraduate awards for their sporting contributions and academic record. This award is based on an achievements. The night was a way for Catherine and her sister Bernadette Cahill assessment of the potential of candidates students and staff involved in sport at the (MA 1971) both worked throughout their ultimately to occupy leading positions in the University to celebrate yet another year of CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS careers towards achieving women’s equality, chemical or related industries. sporting success, and the attendance of and Catherine’s daughter Zoe (MA 1996) is GUSA alumni every year at this and all our Laura Sánchez Rodríguez (LLM 2015), who was awarded a Chevening Scholarship to also a Glasgow graduate. Both women are currently working towards events makes them even more special. enable her to study a Masters in International Competition Law & Policy at Glasgow, has industrial PhDs on the collaborative transferred her skills to the Dominican Republic. Laura says she feels honoured to be part Are there any other suffragettes’ daughters programme with the University of To stay updated with GUSA news see of the pioneering staff working for the Dominican competition authority Pro-Competencia hidden among the members of our General Strathclyde and GSK. glasgow.ac.uk/gusa. regarding the application of competition law, and conducting some of the first investigations Council? If so, Catherine would be keen to in the country. hear from you – contact dr_catherine_smith@ L to R: Hannah Lithgow, Harry Kelly (collaborative btopenworld.com. PhD programme director, GSK), Erin Bradley 12 13

Alumni events Alumni events

lumni around the world get together Glasgow: Bearsden afternoon tea Glasgow: 1451 Society to celebrate their connection with the Wednesday 4 October 2017 Thursday 8 February 2018 University. Representatives from the A Around 40 alumni from the Bearsden area Lively discussion marked a private tour of the University attend these social events to meet came together at the Kilmardinny Arts Centre recently refreshed Mackintosh House, led by with and grow our esteemed network of to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, and to hear Director of The Hunterian Steph Scholten. The graduate, current and future students. To find about the University’s campus development event was enjoyed by almost 40 members and out about future events, see glasgow.ac.uk/ plans. They also heard from Professor Jill Pell friends of our 1451 Society, which celebrates alumni/events. about the work taking place in the Institute of the special commitment of those who have Health & Wellbeing. A wonderful afternoon chosen to support the University through a was had. planned gift in their will.

Bangkok: Thailand Alumni Association gathering Saturday 11 November 2017 Around 20 alumni and staff gathered for the Glasgow: Young Alumnus of the Year celebration first meeting of the University of Glasgow Thursday 8 February 2017 Thailand Alumni Association. Guests heard Young Alumnus of the Year winners Susanne Mitschke and Patrick Renner (both MSc 2015) about recent developments at the University came back to campus to share their journey taking MindMate from a student startup to and joined in a panel discussion on the career the number one spot in the Apple health app chart in 17 countries. Chancellor Sir Kenneth paths of a selection of distinguished alumni. Special thanks go to committee members for Aberdeen: Aberdeen Club Glasgow: Hunterian Reception Glasgow: 25th Anniversary of the Calman presented them with the Young Alumnus of the Year trophy. all their hard work. annual dinner Thursday 23 November 2017 European Human Rights Project Friday 3 November 2017 The Hunterian Art Gallery welcomed alumni, Friday 9 February 2018 After speeches, club president Sheriff Douglas donors and friends of the University to say Almost 120 students, alumni and guests Cusine presented Principal Professor Sir farewell to former Director of the Development celebrated 25 years since the inaugural with a cheque for £800 for & Alumni Office, Cathy Bell. Cathy took the School of Law trip to the European Court of the campus development fund. We were opportunity to thank our friends and donors Human Rights in Strasbourg, as organised delighted that former Director of Development for their continued support over the years, and by Professor Jim Murdoch. Key speakers & Alumni Cathy Bell (MA 1980) also attended also welcome her successor, Fran Shepherd. included Jim Eicke, Judge of the European the dinner, and we would like to wish her a Court of Human Rights; Adam Bryson (LLB London: Carol Concert Hangzhou: Zhejiang alumni long and healthy retirement. 1993) and Sarah Summers (LLB 2000). Friday 8 December 2017 association launch event Over 120 alumni, friends and members of Wednesday 8 November 2017 Edinburgh: 30 Years of Erasmus the 1451 Society got into the seasonal spirit Zhejiang Alumni Association was officially celebration with the University Chapel Choir, directed by launched before 50 alumni and friends. Tuesday 24 October 2017 Dr Katy Cooper, performing a programme Professor Jane Duckett, International Dean of festive favourites. Chair of the Campaign A group of UofG staff, students and alumni for East Asia, updated the audience with the Board Sandy Black spoke at the reception and attended this event at the Scottish Parliament University’s recent developments. Dr Xiang Shenzhen: Shenzhen-Guangzhou members of the audience enjoyed meeting to celebrate 30 years of the Erasmus Li, Alumni Manager, gave congratulations on alumni association launch event with the choir. Programme in Scotland. The programme has behalf of the Development & Alumni Office Sunday 12 November 2017 enabled nine million people to travel, study and invited local alumni to revisit our beautiful London: 2018 London Alumni Nearly 150 alumni from Shenzhen, and work across Europe, and the University Gilmorehill campus. For more information, Burns Supper Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau got has had a very high rate of successful contact [email protected]. Friday 12 January 2018 together in Shenzhen for this exciting launch. exchanges. Guest speakers included previous Host Clark McGinn (MA 1983) dazzled over Along with a small UofG delegation, alumnus Erasmus participants. 125 alumni with his enthralling Address to the Martin McDermott (LLB 2002), First Secretary Glasgow: Corporate Partners Evening Haggis. Alumni also had the opportunity to of Scottish Affairs at the British Embassy, also attended. Alumni heard about the University’s Thursday 22 February 2018 join with soprano Catriona Hewitson in some classic Burns songs, and Principal Professor recent developments, enjoyed delicious food Our first Corporate Partners Evening Sir Anton Muscatelli gave an update on our and drink, played a University-themed puzzle welcomed partners and supporters to campus development. The evening concluded game and made many new friends. celebrate the impact our partnerships have with alumni ceilidh-dancing the night away. on our research, our students and the people Glasgow: Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Mumbai: Connections with Scotland of Glasgow. Hosted by Professor Neal Juster, Research Centre (POG) Carol Concert event Saturday 2 December 2017 Senior Vice-Principal and Stuart Patrick, Chief Executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, Monday 4 December 2017 Over 200 guests attended the concert at the it featured presentations from key partners Staff joined colleagues from universities University Chapel to raise funds for POG. and a full briefing on our campus development across Scotland and their respective The Springfield Cambridge Festival Chorus plans. Changsha: Hunan alumni association alumni guests at a special panel event held and the University Chapel Choir provided Glasgow: 200th anniversary of the launch event to coincide with the visit of a delegation musical entertainment, and £2,000 was raised. Regius Chair of Chemistry at UofG Glasgow: 18th Holocaust Memorial including Deputy First Minister of the Scottish Singapore: World Changing Medicine Friday 10 November 2017 Lecture Government John Swinney. The event was Monday 25 September 2017 Glasgow: 2017 Christmas Dinner from Glasgow to Singapore reception Over 50 alumni and friends attended this Tuesday 27 February 2018 launch event, along with Professor Jane designed to maintain and develop India’s Professor Lee Cronin and School of Chemistry Saturday 2 December 2017 Wednesday 8 November 2017 Duckett, International Dean for East Asia, links with Scotland. staff welcomed alumni, friends and colleagues For the 18th Holocaust Memorial Lecture we Alumni and friends from the Singapore Around 200 alumni, friends and retired staff and Dr Xiang Li, Alumni Manager. We heard to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the were delighted to welcome Emeritus Professor medical community met at the British celebrated the festive season with a mulled about the campus development and learned Delhi: St Andrew’s Day reception Regius Chair of Chemistry at Glasgow. Otto Hutter back to the University for his High Commissioner’s residence to hear wine reception in The Hunterian Museum how we can stay involved with the University. Tuesday 5 December 2017 Guests were treated to inspiring talks and the sold-out lecture Exodus from Vienna. As part presentations by our own Professor Dame before a festive dinner in the Bute Hall. Guests Board members led an unforgettable ceilidh, symposium concluded with a lecture from of one of our most popular lecture series, the and President of the Royal Alumni from Glasgow and other universities were treated to a musical performance from finishing with a nostalgic Auld Lang Syne. For Professor Cronin, who spoke engagingly attendees heard about Professor Hutter’s College of Physicians & Surgeons of across Scotland joined staff travelling as the University Chapel Choir, before dancing more information, contact business-alumni@ about the breadth of research being escape from Vienna and the stories of his Glasgow, Professor David Galloway, on part of a special delegation to India, for a the night away with a ceilidh. glasgow.ac.uk. undertaken in the Cronin Group. fellow classmates. precision medicine. St Andrew’s Day reception event. 14 15

Alumni events Reunion reports

San Francisco: Happy Hour meetup Friday 6 October 2017 Alumni and friends enjoyed themed cocktails and a presentation on news from Glasgow. The fun crowd of over 30 alumni reminisced and laughed together in the glamorous surroundings of the downtown Palace Hotel, and look forward to getting together later YEAR in 2018. Contact: Graeme Kelly, cujimmi@ Washington DC: Scottish Universities yahoo.com. Burns Supper Saturday 27 January 2018 1997 Pharmacology Almost 170 alumni and friends from On 11 November 2017, we held our reunion Scottish universities gathered at the Willard Alexandria, Virginia: Alexandria at the University, organised by Mr Martin Intercontinental Hotel for a fabulous night Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Bonaccorsi and Dr Paul Downie with great celebrating the Bard and their links to help from the alumni association, in particular Saturday 2 December 2017 Scotland. Alongside the traditional toasts and Dan and Rosie. We welcomed guests with Our local alumni did us proud again, haggis-eating, there was ceilidh-dancing, food and drink at 1A The Square, with a representing the University in the parade, whisky-tasting and a Scottish-themed slideshow of ’90s memorabilia and a killer waving the banner high and spreading the photobooth. We’re already looking forward to soundtrack. This was followed by a tour of word about Glasgow. Make sure to get in next year’s event. touch if you’d like to be involved next year. The Hunterian Museum, a mock graduation complete with scrolls, and a ’90s-themed pub quiz. It was wonderful to see everyone again, Austin: Austin alumni including our lecturers Professor Billy Martin association event 1968 Engineering and Drs William Wilson and Paul Skett. Friday 8 December 2017 The GU Engineering graduates of 1968 had another great weekend away from 13–15 The Austin Alumni Association welcomes all October 2017 to Melrose, Leadhills and Wanlockhead. They visited the old lead mine, Vancouver: BC Alumni Association Scottish university alumni to meet monthly which operated from the 13th century up to the mid-19th century, and is now a major tourist student welcome event on Thursday nights, alternating between attraction in the Southern Uplands. An integral part of the group’s activity is the trust we Thursday 19 October 2017 a Western and Northern city location. In formed to support engineering students at the University with their project work. If you want to The British Columbia Alumni Association December, ten alumni were joined by Jessica help with this, please contact Hugh O’Neill on [email protected] or Chris Cromack hosted students from Glasgow just starting from the Alumni Office for a social evening at on [email protected]. REUNION their Study Abroad year in Vancouver, at the the Grove. And who happened to be at the PHOTOGRAPHY Sage Bistro. Alumni enjoyed the excuse for next table by chance but another Glasgow 1977 BDS HOW TO GET IT a get-together and the students learned lots graduate. To keep updated, contact Gordon Toronto: Burns Supper about the area from the locals. McGregor at [email protected]. We celebrated our 40-year reunion on RIGHT Thursday 22 February 2018 22 and 23 October 2017 in Lochgreen Washington DC: Alumni Association A 60-strong group of alumni, friends and House Hotel, Troon. The intervening 40 years Are you organising or attending a Happy Hour prospective students gathered at the Omni just melted away as everyone took to the reunion or alumni event? For images dancefloor to their ’70s favourites. The hotel with impact that will bring your stories Friday 20 October 2017 King Edward to celebrate the Bard with UofG. Clark McGinn (MA 1983) offered his wonderful has been booked again for five years’ time. to life, consider some of these simple Thirty alumni from Scottish universities Toast to the Haggis and Immortal Memory, tips. gathered at Mackey’s Public House for a post- a delicious meal was enjoyed, and dancing work social. Professor Lee Cronin, Regius ensued. An impromptu singalong of traditional 1967 Zoology Chair of Chemistry, was there to meet with the We require images to be submitted songs rounded off a lovely evening. Glasgow contingent, and plans were laid for The Zoology Honours class graduating in at a resolution of 300dpi to be future DC gatherings. 1967 held our 50-year reunion in September 1 suitable for print. You can check Boston: Burns Supper 2017. In addition to a lot of chatting and this on your camera, and most Houston: December meetup Saturday 24 February 2018 West End eating, we met up with five smartphones are also equipped members of the teaching and technical staff Monday 11 December 2017 The Hilton Back Bay Hotel hosted 80 alumni, to take pictures at this resolution involved in our education. We also visited A small group of alumni and friends gathered friends and prospective students for their – if in doubt, most phones have a SCENE at Rowardennan and were treated for a drink and banter at the Omni Hotel UofG Burns celebration. The crowd was “high-quality” setting. to a fascinating account of the history and Westside in Houston while Jessica from the delighted by Clark McGinn’s (MA 1983) recent research at the field station, which our Alumni Team was in town. Alumni in Houston toasts, and the dancefloor was packed with Be aware of what is in the class had been among the first to use. The are well connected and always happy to ceilidh dancers of varying skill levels. Auld background of your picture. Is handout for the reunion included a copy of welcome alumni new to the area with warm Lang Syne resonated loudly from the ballroom 2 there a plant or a lampshade our final examination papers, which certainly Texan hospitality. to finish off the night. growing out of someone’s head? brought back memories. We hope to meet Make a few adjustments with up again in a few years’ time. positioning and your picture will be Reconnect with former classmates, find out about cleaner and have more impact. alumni events happening in your area and get some For large groups, try and arrange handy hints for organising your own reunion at 1977 Beta the subjects so that light will fall Houston: Alumni get-together We were joined as always by loyal honorary 3 evenly on them, and think about glasgow.ac.uk/avenue. using stairs or chairs to give a November 2017 president Chancellor Sir and his wife, who have taken great interest variety of heights and avoid one Graduates and friends gathered to celebrate 1960 Delta as our varying careers unfolded over the long line of people standing in a a significant birthday of alumna Kay Twenty-five members of the Delta Club 1960 years. Golf, cycling, hillwalking, laughter and row. Boardman’s (MA 1964) husband Derek. The enjoyed an excellent lunch at The House for wine all helped to make this a very enjoyable group, including five more 1960s alumni, an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park on weekend, and our undying thanks go to Consider using a selfie stick or a celebrated with curry and pints and many 1 September 2017. We plan to meet there Rona for all her efforts to keep this diaspora tripod as this will give you support stories of the old Shish Mahal. again, 58 years since graduation, on Friday connected. To join future reunions, please 4 and reduce camera shake. 31 August 2018. contact: [email protected]. 16 17 Reunion notices Deaths of Members of the General Council noted from April 2017 to February 2018

1958 Beta Club 1968 Engineering 1978 Electrical Engineering 1988–1993 Wolfson Hall 1930–1939 Herriot, David Thompson, MBChB MacIntyre, Robin Reid, MA 1962, 1957, died 22/11/2017 LLB, died 30/12/2017 Our 60th reunion will be held in We will celebrate our 50th The Blown Fuse Society is Did you stay in Wolfson Hall Phillips, Margaret Janet Ross (Mrs planning its 40th reunion from Kinnaird), MA 1939, BSc, died MacLennan, Duncan Hugh, MA MacMillan, John Alexander, MA Glasgow from 25–27 September anniversary of graduating at a between 1988 and 1993? We 1957, died 24/04/2017 1962, died 31/01/2017 2018. Contact: Stuart Parker, dinner in the Randolph Hall on 5–7 October 2018, at the are planning a 25th reunion on 06/2017 MacNab, Ruth Fraser (Mrs [email protected]. 6 October 2018. Professor Frank University. We would like to campus on 3 and 4 August Thomson, Barbara (Lady Macrae, Elspeth Leslie (Dr Hepburn), MBChB 1959, died Martin‑Smith), BSc 1963, died Coton, Vice-Principal, Academic encourage those we have lost 2018 and staying overnight Macfarlane), MA 1936, died 29/10/2017 09/08/17 28/08/2017 & Educational Innovation will touch with to try and participate at Wolfson Hall once again. 1958 English Literature in the milestone event. Contact: Martin, Ursula Hampton (Mrs Miller, Evelyne Dall (Dr), MBChB also attend. Contact: Ian McCall, Contact: Nicola McIntosh, 1940–1949 Greenwood), BSc 1956, died 1964, died 02/05/2017 We are planning to hold a reunion [email protected]. Ken MacPherson, kenneth. [email protected] Arrol, Ellen Jean, MA 1941, died 11/02/2017 Remocker, Geoffrey Bers, BDS in June 2018 at the University [email protected] 16/10/2017 or James Gray, jamesygray@ McKellar, Helen B (Mrs MacNeill), 1966, died 20/08/2016 to coincide with the 60th or (+44) 7801 714163. me.com. Boyd, James Ferguson (Dr), MBChB 1969 Natural Philosophy BSc 1954, died 08/09/2017 Stenhouse, Alexander Liddell, MA anniversary of our graduation. If 1948, MD, died 19/05/2017 you are interested in attending, Commemoration Day in June Milne, Nicol, MA 1955, BD, died 1960, LLB 1964, died 29/05/2017 1978 Zoology 1993 Engineering Carstairs, Vera (Mrs Lamb), MA 20/11/2016 contact William (Bill) Greenock, 2019 is an ideal opportunity Weir, Alexander (Alastair) (Dr), We are planning to hold a reunion 1945, died 17/08/2017 [email protected], (+44) 141 for a class reunion. Depending We are getting together to Nisbet, Helen Cameron (Eilidh), MA MBChB 1964, died 21/04/2017 on numbers and interest, in June 2018 to celebrate 40 celebrate the 25th anniversary Crosbie, George William (Dr), BSc 1954, BSc, died 15/07/2017 321 7531. 1946, PhD, died 18/05/2017 1970–1979 this can either be part of the years since graduating and of our graduation on either 22 Peters, Ian Thomson, BVMS 1958, Beal, Anne Elizabeth (Mrs Watson), larger celebration, a separate would be delighted if you Fischbacher, Ronald Ernest, BSc Bankside, Old Town Hill, died 1959 Gamma September or 29 September MA 1974, died 30/09/2017 event, or both. Contact: Robert could attend. Contact: Mick 2018 in Glasgow. Contact: Alwyn 1944, died 03/12/2017 05/10/2016 Following a very successful 58th McGowan, mrpm12@gmail. Foulds, Marjory Gordon Findlay Pinkerton, Andrew, BSc 1954, died Cuthbert, David William, MEng Boyd, ireneandrobertboyd@ McLeary at alwynmcleary@ 1971, died 19/08/2017 reunion, plans are proposed for sbcglobal.net. com or Paul McMenamin, paul. gmail.com. (Mrs MacKellar), MA 1947, died 24/10/2017 01/05/2017 a 60th reunion in 2019. Contact: [email protected]. Price, Edward Charles, BSc 1958, Johnstone, Alexander Henry Norrie Mackay, (+44) 141 616 Izatt, Gordon Wilson, BL 1941, died died 16/08/2017 (Emeritus Professor), PhD 1972, 1969 Chemistry 1998 Geology 16/07/2017 died 01/12/2017 2831, [email protected]; 1980s Molecular Biology Ritchie, Susan Moira (Dr McNicol), Marjory Macsween, (+44) 141 To celebrate 50 years since our The Class of 1971 are planning Morgan, Neil Lindsay, MA 1948, Nelson, D James (Dr), PhD 1977, Did you graduate with a BSc MBChB 1958, died 23/08/2017 639 0254, marjorymacsween@ graduation, I am calling all 1969 to celebrate 20 years since died 11/09/2017 died 13/09/2017 in Molecular Biology in 1985 or Smith, James Hogg (Dr), MBChB googlemail.com; John Chemistry graduates who would graduating with a get-together Morton, Dorothy Murray (Mrs Sledge, Colin James, BSc 1979, 1986? Would you be interested in 1956, died 13/08/2017 Kennedy, (+44) 141 632 8540, be interested in arranging a in 2018. Contact: Caroline McNair), MA 1943, died 27/03/2017 died 16/06/2017 a reunion? If so, we are looking Taylor, Noel Douglas, BSc 1950, [email protected]. golden reunion in summer 2019. McAssey, carolinemcassey@ Murray, Margaret Hair, MA 1943, died 14/01/2017 Spencer, Andrew John, BVMS 1975, Contact: Dr Neil Hair, neilix@ to arrange a reunion for summer icloud.com. died 14/10/2017 PhD, died 13/10/2017 2018. Contact: Tom Gillespie, Templeton, William Kennedy, MA optusnet.com.au. Pincock, Grahame Winnington, MA Thomson, Iain, MA 1972, died 1960 Delta gillespie.thomas@btinternet. 1952, died 15/04/2017 1998 Gamma 1949, MEd, died 10/05/2017 05/05/2016 com. Thow, James Charles, BSc 1951, Following a successful reunion 1969 Engineering in 2017, we plan to meet again We will be having a 20-year Stanfield, Colin Campbell McKenzie, died 28/05/2017 1980–1989 BSc 1946, died 29/12/2017 Fox, Christine Catherine (Mrs at House for an Art Lover in Would you be interested in 1982 Law reunion in late 2018 – look out Tomlinson, Thomas William, MA Bellahouston Park on Friday 31 taking part in a reunion in 2019, for updates on gamma98.com. Stewart, Iain Ogilvie (Professor), 1950, LLB, died 08/11/2017 McMenamin), BSc 1981, PhD, died Law Class beginning 1978: MBChB 1949, died 01/09/2017 05/10/2017 August 2018, to celebrate 58 to celebrate 50 years since Walker, Frederick (Eric) (Emeritus please join us on 5 October 2018 years since graduation. Contact: graduating? If so, please contact 1998 BDS Strathearn, John, MA 1947, Llwyn Professor), MBChB 1958, PhD, MD, Holyoake, Tessa Laurie (Professor David Kerr. [email protected]. for the 40-year reunion of the LLB Celyn, died 10/11/2017 died 31/07/2017 FRSE), MBChB 1985, PhD, died Dr Anne Loudon at anneepl@ Please join us for our 20-year class who began their studies Thom, Christina Brown (Mrs 30/08/2017 aol.com or phone (+44) 141 639 reunion. We are looking to hold Watson, John Brownlie, BSc 1952, in 1978. Contact: Michael Dean, Roberts), MA 1943, died 22/10/2017 died 30/06/2017 Keddie, Jean Lilias, MAcc 1984, 4185 for details. 1970 Delta the event in November 2018 [email protected]. Wilson, Barbara Margaret (Mrs died 24/08/2017 We will be holding our 50th in Glasgow. Contact: Nadia at Watt, William, BSc 1956, died Tyler), MA 1943, died 03/11/2016 27/07/2017 Kilpatrick, Robert James (Dr), 1961 Zeta anniversary reunion in the [email protected]. MBChB 1980, died 03/08/2017 1988 Chemistry 1950–1959 Wintersgill, Donald, MA 1955, LLB, Our 57th reunion will be held Westerwood Hotel and Golf The Class of 1988 are planning died 30/06/2017 1990–1999 from 12–14 September 2018 Resort on 20 and 21 May 1999 Delta Bell, Evelyn Mary, BSc 1956, died 2020. Contact: Bruce McInroy: to celebrate 30 years since 10/01/2017 Zachariah, George, BSc 1958, died Roberts, James, BSc 1990, died at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in We are planning our reunion at 03/11/2017 [email protected] or graduating with an ’80s-themed Bratten, Neil Turner (Dr), BSc 1950, 06/09/2016 Glasgow. There will be dinners the University in May 2019 and (+44) 1294 553508. get-together on Saturday 8 MBChB, died 18/12/2017 1960–1969 2000–2009 on the Wednesday and Thursday would love to see you there. Join September 2018. If you are Collins, James Weir (Dr), MBChB evenings and other activities the Facebook group “Delta 99 20 Abernethy, Robert James (Dr), Macpherson, J H Forbes, CBE, interested in joining, please 1957, date of death unknown MBChB 1962, died 26/11/2017 OStJ, CA, DUniv 2005, died will be arranged closer to the 1971 Geography year reunion” or contact: Shalini, contact Jacqui Campbell, jacqui. Cumming, Margaret Lamont Howie, 16/12/2017 event. Contact: Douglas Briggs Would you be interested in taking [email protected]. Anderson, John Muter (Dr), BSc [email protected]. MA 1952, died 25/12/2016 1964, died 01/12/2017 (+44) 141 334 9744, j.douglas. part in a reunion on 31 August Young, John W (Dr), DEng 2001, Dalton, Rodger Guy (Dr), BVMS died 06/01/2018 [email protected]. 2018 to celebrate 50 years Barron, Thomas Duncan, BSc 1962, 1988 Gamma 1956, PhD, died 15/03/2017 date of death unknown since starting our studies? If so, Ex-Officio Dames, John, BSc 1957, date of 1963 Maths & Natural please contact Dougie Lamont, We are celebrating our 30th Cameron, Ralph Donald, BSc 1961, Curtis, Adam Sebastian Genevieve death unknown died 16/09/2016 Philosophy [email protected]. anniversary in November 2018 (Emeritus Professor), died with drinks and canapes at the Drysdale, Alexander Douglas (Dr), Dunsmore, Peter Stewart, BDS 08/08/2017 We will celebrate our 55-year BSc 1955, died 04/2017 1960, died 16/08/2016 1978 Notre Dame University on Friday 2nd and Richards, Bryan Edward (Emeritus reunion at the University’s a reunion ball at the Grand Findlay, Robert Jones, MA 1957, Ferguson, John Alexander, BSc Professor), died 30/10/2017 Commemoration Day in June We are planning a 40th reunion Central Hotel on Saturday died 20/08/2017 1963, died 24/10/2017 2018. Contact: ibjones@ on Saturday 23 June at the 3rd. Contact: gamma88@ FitzPatrick, John, BSc 1950, died Goodyear, Fred, BSc 1961, died fastmail.co.uk. University’s Catholic Chaplaincy, btinternet.com and join our 08/01/2017 08/06/2017 with mass at 12 noon followed Facebook group, facebook.com/ DON’T MISS Flynn, Eileen D (Dr Downie), BSc Guthrie, James Leslie (Rev), 1968 Natural Philosophy by a meal and reception until GlasgowUniversity88. THE DEADLINE 1956, PhD, died 02/08/2017 MA 1966, BD, Apartment, died 6pm. Contact: Frankie Farrell, Would you be interested in Gibson, Lilian Margaret (Dr Dall), 23/03/2017 [email protected], celebrating our 50-year reunion Submit your reunion notice, MBChB 1953, died 05/06/2017 Henderson, Andrew Ernest (Dr), (+44) 1555 751543 or John report, event or news some time in 2018? Contact: Gilmour, Andrew Boyd, MA 1954, PhD 1961, died 05/11/2017 Duffy, [email protected], item for the next edition [email protected] or john. died 28/01/2016 Howie, James Gordon, MA 1963, (+44) 141 570 3856. of Avenue, to alumni@ [email protected]. Gorrie, John Grant, BSc 1953, died died 29/12/2017 glasgow.ac.uk by 14/08/17 Locke, Hugh Clelland, LLB 1969, Friday 21 September 2018. Graham, Donald Morrison, BDS died 25/02/2017 1952, , died 15/10/2016 18 19 CONVENOR’S COMMENTS Next

Meeting of From John Marsh, Convenor of the General The General Council Council Business Committee The General Council The next meeting takes place on This edition of Tuesday 19 June 2018 at 6.30pm Avenue is all about in the Senate Room, Main Building. communities. Perhaps many of The General Council of the University was set up by Act of Parliament to give voice to the us have forgotten that as alumni we views of the graduates and academic staff on the regulation and wellbeing of the University. automatically belong to what is, by a wide A report prepared for the General Council Principal’s Report, by Vice-Principal, is responsible for approving the regulations margin, the largest by Amber Higgins, Clerk to the General Professor Frank Coton to run the elections. The new regulations community in the University, General Council Council. [email protected]. The Principal reported that the University would contain the detail for the running of the – a community of 156,000 individuals around continued to make progress in the UK and elections and the procedures and processes OUR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE the world. The last General Council meeting was held World league tables and had been named for doing this, including the provision for on Monday 22 January 2018 in the Imaging Scottish University of the Year by The Times e-elections. The regulations could easily be Our community may be the largest, but Centre of Excellence, Queen Elizabeth and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. updated to reflect any changes in the future we are not very active in the University. University Hospital, Glasgow. The Principal, In the National Student Survey the University by the General Council Business Committee The financial figures we reported for 2016–17 confirmed You will probably have received invitations Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, was in the had been rated joint first overall in the Russell and Court Office rather than the need to go to to University events, but how many of us chair. This article contains an abbreviated Group. Nineteen subjects had been in the the Privy Council. The General Council body the strong position we are in as an institution. Our total take advantage of them? Events such description of the business of the meeting. top ten for the UK and three had been at had changed significantly over the years and as Commemoration Day, when honorary A full minute can be found at glasgow. number one. It was also reported that student this streamlined procedure would allow more income of £608m included almost £180m of research graduations take place in an atmosphere ac.uk/about/generalcouncil/gcmeetings/ numbers were increasing for UG and PG members to vote in elections and bring the of perhaps medieval ceremony; the annual gcminutes. student intake. University in line with other ancient income, reflecting our reputation as one of the UK’s Christmas Dinner, which included a ceilidh universities. this year, and was a sell-out; or one of the Election of General Council Business The University had an operating surplus of leading research-intensive universities. graduate functions in far-flung places. Committee Members £32m last financial year (2016–17) and the The Clerk reported that the Draft Ordinance It was reported that one member of the University’s research order book has been had been submitted to the Scottish The University is required by statute to consult General Council Business Committee (GCBC) the highest ever, currently sitting at £345m. Government and the University was waiting with the General Council, one component whose first term of office was due to expire (See bar graph on the right.) The University for approval to go to public consultation. The of the governance structure, which through had intimated that they wished to stand had also been successful with the Global GC raised no concerns over the new draft its relationship with the thus again for another four-year term of office until Challenges Research Fund. Ordinances in relation to the elections of the holds the University to account. Through its January 2022. They were as follows: Chancellor or GC Assessors on Court. Business Committee, the General Council Gerry Law BA(Ord) 1980. The Principal reported that the campus is the link between the University and its development was progressing and outlined Closure of the Meeting alumni, and its half-yearly meetings give an Report of the Business Committee the plans for the Learning & Teaching Hub The Principal closed the meeting by thanking opportunity to hear from the Principal and Convenor, Mr John Marsh which would help improve the student all present for their attendance and invited his senior management what the University Business Committee Matters: Convenor experience. The Learning & Teaching Hub Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Vice- is doing, and to ask questions or express John Marsh thanked the Principal for his foundations were currently being built and the Principal and Head of the College of Medical, concerns. introduction and welcomed everyone to the building was due to open in late 2019. Veterinary & Life Sciences, to address the meeting. The Convenor reported that there members. The last General Council meeting was held had been two meetings of the GCBC since Q&A: General Council members commented in the world-leading Imaging Centre of the last half-yearly meeting. The meeting was on the positive report by the Principal and Excellence at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth informed about the work of the Academic were delighted that the University continued WE HAVE UPDATED University Hospital. It included a tour round Standards Committee and the matters noted to go from strength to strength under his the 7 Tesla magnetic resonance scanner, by the GCBC were the proposals for the guidance. A General Council member asked THE DEVELOPMENT the largest research scanner in Europe. I am Teaching Excellence Framework. about the use of IP, licensing and spinoff & ALUMNI OFFICE delighted to say that this attracted one of the companies. It was reported that the University PRIVACY NOTICE largest attendances we have had. It was also noted that the GCBC had agreed was working on this area to improve success to changes to the General Council Card and rates but that the University wanted to make We are committed to protecting Our next meeting on 19 June will be a that a series of email communications would sure that it was not spread over too many your personal information and being joint meeting with the University Court, the now be sent out to recent graduates instead areas and that critical mass was important. transparent about the information we University’s governing body, to which two of a one-off letter, in the hope that this would The Principal drew this section to a close. hold and how it is used. All graduates of Assessors are elected by the General Council. increase engagement with recent graduates. the University of Glasgow are members All alumni are entitled to take part in these It was also reported that meetings had taken Draft Ordinances – Election of of the General Council; a database of meetings, and this will be an opportunity to place with Rachel Sandison, Director of Chancellor and General Council graduates is retained by the University’s learn how both bodies, as constituent parts External Relations, following the restructuring Assessors on Court Development & Alumni Office and your of the governance structure of the University, of University Services. The Clerk to the General Council reported details are used to contact you as a have been exercising oversight of the that currently three different ordinances member of the General Council. Your University. The GCBC has approved Draft Resolution covered the elections of the Chancellor and data is also used by us for alumni and 677 – Board of Catholic Education, which General Council Assessors on Court, which supporter relations, and for fundraising. If you are interested in discovering what the amended the membership, remit and can make it very difficult to understand the University is doing about current issues, if you responsibilities to reflect changes in the processes. The current ordinances contain For more information about the RESEARCH TUITION FUNDING OTHER INVESTMENT have a concern about the University or higher University structures and nomenclature. the need for a purely postal vote and outline management, use and retention of GRANTS & FEES & BODY INCOME INCOME education generally, if you just want to find out The Principal thanked the Convenor for his the voting papers which must be used. your data, or to tell us about your CONTRACTS EDUCATION GRANTS £80.4m £9.2m what is happening on the Western Infirmary report and thanked all the GCBC members The three existing ordinances would be communications preferences, please read £179.5m CONTRACTS £160.4m site, come along to this meeting and take part. for all their hard work on behalf of the General withdrawn and replaced by one ordinance. our full privacy notice (mailed with this £178.4m Better still, why not take an active part and Council. It was noted that no questions The new ordinance would be stripped back issue of Avenue) or see: glasgow.ac.uk/ stand for election to the Business Committee? were raised and John was thanked for his and only outline the terms of office for both alumni/welcomehome/privacynotice. presentation. positions, who is eligible to stand, and who glasgow.ac.uk/generalcouncil 20 21 WHAT’S ON AT THE HUNTERIAN

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

SCOTLAND’S OWN COINAGE photographic prints and some short film Until 26 August 2018 works. This is the first solo exhibition of Ulrike Hunterian Museum (Admission free) Ottinger’s films and photographs to take place Issuing coinage is an important symbol of a in a UK art gallery and is part of Glasgow nation’s independence, status and power. International Festival of Visual Art 2018. Scotland struck its own coins for hundreds of years before the Act of Union with WILLIAM HUNTER AND THE ANATOMY OF created a British coinage in 1707. From THE MODERN MUSEUM The General Council nobles, lions, unicorns, ryals and testoons 27 September 2018 – 6 January 2019 Paper A: Report by the Principal to merks, dollars, bawbees, groats and Hunterian Art Gallery (Admission free) placks, Scotland’s Own Coinage features a Celebrating the tercentenary of William spectacular variety of gold, silver and base Hunter’s birth, this exhibition explores the metal coinage to explore. contexts in which The Hunterian founder On 22 February, I had the great pleasure of travelling to Buckingham Palace to receive the formed his collections and the unique position STILL MOVING: THE FILMS AND they occupy in the development of modern Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education for the Historical Thesaurus of English. PHOTOGRAPHS OF ULRIKE OTTINGER museums. For the first time in 150 years, Until 29 July 2018 visitors will be able to see the scale and I was accompanied by the Chancellor, Professor Sir Kenneth Calman; Professor Roibeard Hunterian Art Gallery (Admission free) quality of Hunter’s collections all in one place, This solo exhibition profiles the influential reuniting paintings, ethnographic objects, Ó Maolalaigh, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts; Professor Marc Alexander, filmmaker and artist Ulrike Ottinger, whose anatomical and natural history preparations work has rarely been exhibited in the UK. and items from Hunter’s library and coin Director of the Historical Thesaurus; Dean of Research Professor Catherine Steel and Still Moving features a range of Ottinger’s collections. students involved in the project. The Queen’s Anniversary Prize is the highest accolade for David Gauld, Music or Two Figures in a Landscape, any academic institution and it’s the fourth time the University has won it, having previously 1889. © The Hunterian, University of Glasgow 2018. Ulrike Ottinger, Begegnung im Grasland, 1988. Colour photograph. Context: Johanna d’Arc of Mongolia, glasgow.ac.uk/hunterian received the prize in 1994, 1998 and 2013. Altan Gol, Mongolia. Courtesy of the artist.

We’ve covered the background to this on around 35% of the current entries, as well exciting programmes of research. Like the remarkable piece of scholarship in previous as the addition of 20,000 new words. Thesaurus, we want, and work, to “exploit” the NATIONAL & editions of Avenue but it’s worth recalling potential applications of our research, which INTERNATIONAL something of the scale and span of the work. On top of this new funding, the royalties means sharing what we do across the public, It is the result of over 50 years of scholarship received from the printed Thesaurus are private and third sectors, and this is also why LOANS at Glasgow, involving more than 230 linguists, reinvested in the project principally through we are encouraging business and industry Not based in Glasgow? You can enjoy The On loan – Lamplight by Bessie MacNicol, and now consists of nearly 800,000 words undergraduate and postgraduate prizes and onto our campus development. It’s important Hunterian’s collections throughout the world Winter in Glencairn, previously known as arranged by their meaning, spanning more scholarships. too that we encourage public engagement, with our national and international loans Moniaive by James Paterson and Music or than 1,000 years. It thus reveals the roots and which is one reason behind the development programme. Two Figures in a Landscape by David Gauld. development of the English language. As a University we are continually striving to of our Research Beacons – six broad build and support the kind of environment research themes which capture the key areas KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND A remarkable resource that is a catalyst for great research. The of our work in a clear and understandable MUSEUM, GLASGOW Rembrandt and Britain (7 July – 14 October The project has been described as “a success of the Thesaurus reinforces certain way. It’s also why we are planning to make Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Making 2018) unique resource for scholarship, education key messages around what creates research our new campus more open to the public with of the Glasgow Style (30 March – 14 August On loan – 12 works on paper by artists and creativity”. Like all great research it has excellence and the impact it can have. pathways through our grounds, connecting ABOUT 2018) including Rembrandt, Whistler and Turner. multiple applications and has captured the The Thesaurus began with the vision and the community around us, with easy access THE HUNTERIAN On loan – 33 works by Charles Rennie academic and public imagination alike. Those leadership of Professor Michael Samuels to the Research Hub and displays of what The Hunterian is one of the leading Mackintosh and insect specimens collected LEEDS MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES leading the project also wanted to make all those years ago and it has maintained our academics are doing. And just as the university museums in the UK and one of by J J F X King. Beavers to Weavers (July 2018 – January this rich resource accessible and available, that strong leadership and vision through Thesaurus harnesses great research to deliver Scotland’s most important cultural assets. 2019) and so to mark its 50th anniversary in 2015, Professor Christian Kay and now Professor new resources for teaching and education, Founded in 1807, it is the country’s oldest THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, On loan – 11 bird and insect nests. an enhanced digital Thesaurus was made Alexander. It relied on a community of so we continue to value as highly as possible public museum and home to one of the NEW YORK available online. excellent scholars intent not on quick wins but teaching that is research-led. We believe largest collections outside the National Visitors to Versailles, 1682–1789 (9 April – 29 NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND on maintaining intellectual integrity. that this is what has the potential to inspire Museums. July 2018) Pin-ups: Toulouse-Lautrec and the Popular We also recognise, while celebrating the the next generation of scholars, the next On loan – Isabella, Countess of Hertford by Print (6 October 2018 – 20 January 2019) success of the Thesaurus, that it is important Showcasing our research generation of people who will want to apply Alexander Roslin. On loan – 24 works on paper by artists to avoid the temptation to sit back and rest We continue to strive to invest in our staff their talents to address the world’s great including Aubrey Beardsley, Toulouse-Lautrec on our laurels but to maintain and support and encourage progression through such challenges. OPENING TIMES KIRKCUDBRIGHT GALLERIES and J D Fergusson. the outstanding scholarship necessary to schemes as Early Career Development Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm Stars of Scotland (16 June – 9 September build on its success. For this reason, and Programmes, research and leadership Above all else, gaining the Queen’s Sunday: 11am to 4pm 2018) in conjunction with the award, we agreed to training, recognition and reward, and Anniversary Prize, and the recognition it invest more than £400,000 over the next five promotion opportunities. The development brings, is a huge boost to our colleagues, Free admission to the Hunterian Museum years in the second edition of the Thesaurus of the Research Hub at the centre of our staff and students, in English Language and Art Gallery. Admission charge for and in the creation of a new Lectureship in new campus is intended to draw great and the College of Arts, and a great The Mackintosh House and some SUPPORT THE HUNTERIAN — BECOME A FRIEND Historical Thesaurus Studies. This edition will researchers together, building interdisciplinary encouragement to the University and our exhibitions (free to University of Glasgow The Hunterian Friends scheme offers a range of exclusive benefits including unlimited access benefit from new research and allow updates communities to generate new ideas and new, research agenda. staff and students with valid staff or to charged exhibitions, free admission to the Mackintosh House, invitations to private views matriculation card). and exclusive curator-led events. See glasgow.ac.uk/hunterian to join. 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