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One University More than 120 countries Over 3,500 online graduates t with an experience to share h What’s your story? g i s UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL AUTUMN 201 0 n i Destination P R O D U C T I O N : U N I V E R Liverpool S I T Y C O The changing face of the city R P O R A T E C O M M U N I C A T I O N S P R I N T E D O N R E C Y C L E D P A Share your experience of studying online, your P E R . P L graduation, and where your degree has taken you E . A S E R E C Capture your story in a short video as part of our Y C L E T competition. H I S D O C U M E N Visit www.ohecampus.com for more information. T PRINTED ON: EVOLUTION SATIN MADE FROM 75% RECYCLED FIBRE (NAPM CERTIFIED) AND CYCLUS OFFSET MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED FIBRE. t THE FIRST WELCOME h WORD FROM THE VC g i s Welcome to the autumn 2010 edition Geneva and also here in the UK. It has been of insight. It is an interesting time for wonderful to witness the continued enthusiasm n and support from alumni for their alma mater, i the University as cuts in Government funding mean that the higher education as well as their desire to be kept up to date sector is about to go through a great with what is happening in the city. That is why period of change. the ‘Destination Liverpool’ article on page 26 I am really pleased to be able to share and celebrate some of The results of will be of particular interest to alumni who CONTENTS the team’s recent successes, not least the Benefactors’ Fund the Government’s haven’t visited the city for some time. It surpassing the half-a-million pound mark earlier this year. Comprehensive highlights some of the recent changes that Spending Review have been made to the city landscape in recent years. 02 University news Despite current a significant contribution. Liverpool also are going to have a major effect on the The launch of the University of Liverpool in 04 Faculty news economic pressures, celebrated 10 years since the first students America Inc, a not-for-profit organisation, which we have achieved enrolled on the online degree courses, and a sector as a whole, enables alumni based in the US to retain and 06 In profile - Ali Hall a record total of new online DBA programme and £10 million but we won’t know develop their connection with the University donations this year, worth of scholarships for online study have until after Christmas and to build tax-exempt philanthropic support 08 Your gifts demonstrating the been announced. This year will see the largest how the cuts will for the institution, created the opportunity for fact that Liverpool’s alumni still recognise the cohort of new graduates from the online degree impact upon the 12 In focus - The pool of life me to attend the first board meeting, held importance of the University being able to attract programmes, contributing further to the diversity University. We have at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, 14 Online learning and retain the best students, and continue to of our ever-growing global community. already planned a Michigan. As part of the trip I was also able improve its facilities and services. We have also I am really pleased to have been able to number of scenarios to make contact with alumni based in 16 In history - Colonel Bryson seen the launch of two new alumni associations meet so many of our alumni at various events for dealing with the Los Angeles. in Singapore and Malaysia, the relaunch of our this year, including those at our first ever reduction in funding 18 In profile - Adrian Ringrose Those members of the alumni community Canadian Association in Toronto and a record overseas graduation-style ceremony in Shanghai, and are looking at who haven’t yet had the opportunity to establish 20 Benefits and services number of alumni attending events this year. which was attended by more than 100 alumni. various alternative contact with the network of alumni in their area, There have been many changes to the alumni Good alumni networks are an integral part of methods of may be interested to hear that we have 20 Contact us relations programme recently, largely thanks to the University’s Internationalisation Strategy, generating income, extended our programme of alumni events. the feedback we received from many of you and I have been delighted to hear first-hand particularly through 21 Diary dates Within the next few months we will be holding through last summer’s online survey. We have a how enthusiastic and passionate Liverpool’s increasing our events in countries that have large groups of 26 In focus - Destination Liverpool renewed focus on six key priority areas which will graduates are about their alma mater. international profile. alumni who have shown a keen interest in allow alumni to directly contribute and make an Please don’t forget that insight will be an In recent months we 28 In honour forming a network. impact on the University’s strategic priorities, annual publication from now onwards, published have taken steps to In the last edition we reported that Liverpool and have reviewed our benefits, services and every autumn. Remember you can stay in touch improve our financial 29 Careers was the only city to be attending World Expo events to provide a much more valuable and through the monthly e-newsletter by updating situation and if 2010 in Shanghai, the world’s largest business 30 In profile - June Furlong relevant offer (see page 20). As always, we your email address at: www.liv.ac.uk/alumni. we achieve all of and cultural trade show. Running under the welcome feedback, so please do get in touch our strategic aims, 31 In box theme ‘Better City, Better Life’, Expo has and let us know what you think about our we will be set to attracted approximately 70 million visitors to new programme. Karen Brady ride the storm. 32 Alumni news The philanthropic date. It has been a huge success for both The University has increased its position in Head of Alumni Relations Liverpool and the University, and created a 36 Guild news and Student eye two of the three main UK league tables this year support from our platform for the institution to host a number of and has been the recipient of important grants T: +44 (0)151 795 2348 alumni community 37 In memoriam for educational opportunities and graduate E: [email protected] continues to be a events which have played a significant role in contributing factor strengthening and developing research internships; both areas where alumni can make 01 38 In touch in strengthening collaborations between the University and 42 Alumni events and reunions our resources, institutions in China. It also created an particularly as we opportunity for the Alumni Relations team to Vice-Chancellor, are now entering hold a graduation event for graduates in China Professor Sir Howard Newby the last year of who were unable to attend their own graduation the Government’s or who wanted to process again in front of matched funding scheme which, until July friends and family. It was a spectacular day with 2011, allows us to claim an additional more than 170 people processing and two £1 for every £3 that we can raise in honorary degrees conferred. Please see page philanthropic income. 42 for more details. In the last six months, I have had the I hope you find this edition an interesting In line with its commitment to become a more sustainable institution, the University is aiming to privilege to host and attend a number of events read and look forward to meeting those of you reduce the number of printed publications that it produces. If you would prefer to receive this for both alumni and donors across the world. who attend any of the events that I will be magazine in an email, rather than as a printed version, please let us know at: [email protected] I have met groups in Singapore, Malaysia, hosting over the coming months. Front cover image – If you have any comment about insight or would like to contribute to the magazine, please contact: Supplied by Mark McNulty insight Editor, Corporate Communications, University of Liverpool, Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, L69 7ZX UNIVERSITY NEWS Carbon University supports plan to stimulate International Centre challenge regional innovation and enterprise for Educational commitment The University is playing an Mersey Partnership, it will encourage knowledge economy by 2022 – an integral role in the development growth areas in the economy in which increase of 15%. It will help to realise Opportunities launches An investment of £4 million has been and delivery of a plan to Liverpool and the surrounding region the full potential of major projects such made by the University into technology accelerate growth in key areas of have distinctive strengths and the as the Royal Liverpool Biomedical which will reduce its carbon footprint. Liverpool city region’s economy. potential to be a UK leader. The areas Campus and the further development Recent projects include a new gas include Life Sciences, Advanced of Liverpool Science Park, Daresbury Developed by the city region’s engine Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Manufacturing, Creative and Digital Science and Innovation Campus and Knowledge Economy group, plant, a revised HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Industries, and Financial and Knowsley Industrial Park.