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Ut 10,000 People Are Diagnosed Each Year, at Present There Is No Cure for PD Your University. The magazine for alumni and friends of the University of Sheffield • 2009/2010 Rag renaissance applying creativity to fundraising Understanding our ageing world research unravels the facts A creative heart for WN a Henderson’s Relish gift box. the campus See page 11. explore the Jessop development Our alumni have an important role to play within our community Vice-Chancellor Professor Keith Burnett CBE, FRS Comment I have now had opportunities to meet many of our alumni – work place, with many students taking up opportunities to some in positions of high responsibility on the international gain real-life work experience related to their degrees. Our stage, others working in challenging jobs that have a direct Careers Service is also extending its commitment to provide impact on many lives. One question that recurs in our timely information and advice beyond graduation to new conversations is what the current economic situation means alumni who still require support in the crucial first for the University and its students. I would therefore like to months of finding a career. You can read more at share my views on how we can work together to protect the www.sheffield.ac.uk/careers/students/recession. world-leading quality education and first-class experience for all our students here in Sheffield. But the advice is not just theoretical. Older and more experienced alumni already established in their careers Wherever University graduates and students live in the world, are taking part in mentorship schemes and occupational very few of you can be immune from the economic challenges talks, translating the concept of an alumni network into currently being experienced. Each of us is working in our own practical support at a difficult time. To all those who have context to respond to these challenges to secure the things undertaken this kind of work, my sincere thanks. And to we value and to adapt for future success. those who feel you might have something valuable to offer, please get in touch. Your involvement is just one illustration The past year has seen some wonderful successes here in of how our alumni have an important role to play within Sheffield. We have again won accolades for teaching and the our community. inspiring volunteering carried out by our students. The national Research Assessment Exercise demonstrated yet Our wider family now numbers many thousands of people again the wonderful quality of educational endeavour taking across the globe. One thing we all have in common is a deep place here every day. interest in the continuing success of the University of Sheffield. I can assure you that we are working hard to repay However, I am very mindful of how the economic recession your interest with the delivery of excellent teaching and may affect the employment prospects of the newest research to new generations of students. I thank each of you members of Sheffield’s alumni family – our recent graduates. for your ongoing interest in and support of this work. For this reason, academic departments and University professional services are working hard to boost their chances of employment in the short and longer term. Teaching has an Professor Keith Burnett increasing focus on how knowledge might be applied in the Vice-Chancellor Contents COVER STORY FEATURES 20 From Twikker to Tat 8 A creative heart for 11 The taste Rag magazines the campus of Sheffield through the Explore the Jessop development The continued success decades of Henderson’s Relish 21 Farewell to a Sheffield icon 12 Understanding Tinsley Towers remembered our ageing world Research unravels the facts 18 Rag renaissance Applying creativity to fundraising Miles Stevenson, Director of Development, with the Alumni Relations team: (left-right) Alison Muir, Helen Booth and Sarah Heslop. The Development and Alumni Relations Office is your contact point for the Welcome University. If you have to the 2009 issue of Your University magazine. any questions or feedback, please contact us: If you haven’t been back to Sheffield for It was with great sadness that we heard a while you are bound to notice changes of the death of Professor Bob Boucher, Development and Alumni throughout the city: new buildings, a the former Vice-Chancellor, in March. He Relations Office Cultural Quarter, public spaces. The was instrumental in the establishment of The University of Sheffield University campus has also changed this office and would have been known 267 Glossop Road dramatically – even in the seven years to many of you through his enthusiastic Sheffield that the Development and Alumni support of our alumni reunions and S10 2HB, UK Relations Office has been in existence. events, as well as his attendance at This really is a dynamic northern city. many degree congregations. Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 1071 I encourage you to use the opportunities offered by one of our alumni reunions We received our 6,000th donation Fax: +44 (0) 114 222 1044 to come back and see how Sheffield last December. These gifts help the has been transformed. University to provide the best possible Email: [email protected] support for its students and staff. For I hope that you also take the time to the next three years we have a great Website: visit our new office at 267 Glossop Road. opportunity to access extra funds www.sheffield.ac.uk/alumni The additional space is allowing us to through the government’s new Matched develop the range of services we offer Funding Scheme so I encourage you our alumni. Our website contains news to make the most of this chance by Editor: Kate Horton Public Relations and information about our fundraising making a donation – and help to make Design: Epigram Communications and activities, and regular e-newsletters our great University even better. The Design Ltd keep you in touch throughout the year. smallest gift can make a difference. Cover: The central hub of Jessop West We are arranging an increasing number Copyright © 2009 The University of of events abroad and I am always Sheffield TUOS240 impressed by the strength of This publication is available in different affection for Sheffield shown by Miles Stevenson formats. To request an alternative format our international alumni. Director of Development please telephone +44 (0) 114 222 1303. PROFILES 17 Adventure on the ice 26 Global Phylip Scott, explorer and perspective 14 The ‘thank you’ song medical student Alice Gilbert, aid worker 28 Your Convocation 15 Assessing the REGULARS 29 Honours and awards day job 30 Alumni services and benefits Professor Sir 2 University news Ian Kershaw, 31 Alumni calendar of events renowned historian 22 Kaleidoscope Exploring the 32 Your Notes 16 Designs on life diverse group of and News Maureen McTeer, people associated Catching up expert on biotechnology, with the University with our alumni law and ethics of Sheffield www.sheffield.ac.uk/alumni | 1 News University News A landmark event The University of Sheffield featured strongly in the latest national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), a peer review process to evaluate the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. Announced in December 2008, this assessment informs the selective distribution of funds by the UK higher education funding bodies. Sheffield was placed among the top ten in the Russell Group, the association of leading UK research-intensive universities. “The results reflect the University’s international standing in the research community and will further strengthen our reputation for leading edge research that brings benefit to society at large,” said Vice-Chancellor Professor Keith Burnett. “The strong performance in the RAE has placed us in the top ten for total Higher Education Funding Council for England research funding for 2009/10, an increase of 1.27 per cent over our funding for 2008/09.” Sheffield’s quality, breadth and volume of research activity is further demonstrated by the fact that research carried out by 93 per cent of academic staff submitted is internationally recognised and in many cases world-leading. The University is also one of only ten universities in the country that submitted more than 40 units of assessment, with over 90 per cent of eligible staff included in the RAE. The subjects of Information Studies, Politics, and Town and Regional Planning came first amongst other UK higher education institutions for the quality of their research. A further 11 subjects were ranked in the top five – Architecture, Automatic Control and Systems Firth Court. Engineering, Biological Sciences, Clinical Dentistry, French, Human Communication Sciences, Landscape, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Philosophy, and Russian and Slavonic Studies. The 2008 RAE results contributed to a successful year. The University was awarded five prestigious Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Centres for Doctoral Training. Sheffield will lead two of the Centres and will partner with other UK universities in three. The Centres represent a bold new approach to training PhD students, creating communities of researchers working on current and future challenges. In securing five of the 44 centres, the University has confirmed its reputation for research excellence in the fields of energy research, metallurgy, nuclear energy and advanced engineering for the water sector. The National Student Survey (NSS) 2008 ranked Sheffield third within the Russell Group for its excellent learning experience. Many of the highest performing research departments also topped the NSS subject tables, demonstrating the University’s strength in providing a stimulating teaching environment. And the Times Higher Education’s annual Student Experience Survey placed Sheffield fourth overall. 2 | Your University 2009/2010 News 25 years and counting Degree ceremonies, gigs, Senate any other Union in the country at meetings, conferences, exhibitions, the time – although the possibilities concerts, dances, exams – the Octagon seemed daunting. An Ents report of Centre has been integral to campus life 1983 noted “[There is a chance that] since opening in 1983.
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