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London South Bank University LSBU Association magazine Issue 6 > Spring 2009 Lives & times Alumni reflections through the decades So you want to be an entrepreneur? David Bomberg LSBU’s most famous teacher? FRONT COVER: Self Portrait, David Bomberg, 1937. It is a great pleasure to introduce the spring interesting insights and shows how different Inside 2009 edition of Connected. This issue it is studying today compared to the 1930s. is bursting with success stories of staff, It is with much joy the University is celebrating researchers, students and alumni of LSBU the return of some of the works of one who are performing at the highest level. of LSBU’s most famous teachers – David 04 News in brief There is much to be proud of at LSBU, with Bomberg. You can learn about this fascinating the University climbing the Times Higher character in the article - A lasting legacy. 06 Lives and times Education Table of Excellence up to 68th In this issue you should have received a To contact the Editor, please write to: – three past students reflect place out of 132 universities and moving up questionnaire. We are always keen to hear The Editor, Connected on their lives at LSBU from 7th to 6th place in the Sunday Times from you, so please complete and return in the London South Bank University University Guide for graduate starting salaries. pre-paid envelope provided. The information Alumni Office As well as celebrating success, this issue is will help us to know which events to invite 103 Borough Road, London SE1 0AA Welcome from also brimming with advice on a wide choice you to and help steer the direction of your Or email [email protected] the Editor of subjects, ranging from fitness, creating Association. It also gives you a chance to fill in the perfect CV or even how to become a your class notes, so your fellow alumni can learn successful entrepreneur. General alumni enquiries: what you have been up to since leaving LSBU. As always, we have included some reflective 020 7815 6712 I hope you enjoy Connected and I look forward articles to take you down memory lane. [email protected] page 06 to hearing from you. One interesting piece compares the different www.lsbu.ac.uk/alumni experiences some of our students have had Wendy Graves 08 So you want to be an over the different decades. This has led to Alumni Marketing Manager Annual Fund enquiries: entrepreneur… 020 7815 6073 [email protected] www.lsbu.ac.uk/about/fundraising Connected is the magazine for the alumni and friends of London South Bank University which is an amalgamation of the following: Borough Polytechnic Institute, Polytechnic of the South Bank, South Bank Polytechnic, National Bakery School, Brixton School of Building, page 08 London County Council School of Building, City of Westminster College, St George’s Institute, National College of Heating, Ventilation, 10 Time for romance Refrigeration and Fan Engineering, Battersea College of Education, – Jean Woolmer on her Battersea Polytechnic Institute, Battersea Training College of Domestic award-winning novel Sciences, Battersea Training College, South West London College, We have much to celebrate since our last while countless adults are engaged in all forms Central Catering College, Redwood College of Health Studies, 11 A lasting legacy Great Ormond Street School of Nursing and South Bank University. edition, not least the continuing achievements of higher learning, from part-time study on – David Bomberg LSBU’s of our staff and students and, of course, degree courses to personal development courses most famous teacher? our alumni. This issue reports some of in the University of the Third Age. Editor: Wendy Graves these successes, but there are many more I am delighted that London South Bank Contributors: Louise Bell / Wendy Graves accomplishments which we would like University continues to make its own contribution Design: Indigo www.indigocreative.co.uk to hear about. Connected is more than a to this vital area of lifelong learning, as the magazine; it is also a forum for the exchange Photography: Greg Funnel Photography / University archives reports in this edition demonstrate. We are of information and we welcome the news educating more students than ever, but also and views from our alumni. Indeed, I am reaching out to the community, working with Connected is published by London South Bank University Alumni Office. always struck by the enthusiasm which is public and private agencies and organisations. The opinions expressed in it are those of the individual contributors and shown when former students meet each The physical transformation of our campus is page 11 not necessarily those of the University. The next edition of Connected Welcome from other. Over the past year, for example, I have designed to enhance this process, while our will be published in September 2009. received a number of encouraging messages exploration of new technologies will, over time, 14 What makes a good CV? the Vice Chancellor from those who attended one or other of our enable us to deliver our courses to a much alumni events, or have read this magazine. wider audience. The cover for this publication uses a recycled paper containing 50% 16 Your news recovered waste and 50% virgin fibre, manufactured at a mill accredited As it happens this is my last preface since I retire It goes without saying that we live in uncertain from the University in the spring, after almost with ISO 14001 environmental management standard. The pulp used 18 Faculty news times but it is at periods like this that networks in this product is bleached using an Elemental Chlorine Free process. eight years in office. I should add that this year and connections become very important. I mark 43 years in higher education, starting The text pages use a recycled paper containing 50% recycled fibres and 20 Fundraising news Education is the key to future prosperity, as a tutor in the University of London in 1966. 50% FSC virgin fibres. both for individuals and to societies globally 22 Sports feature: The truth I mention this because, inevitably, one reflects and the University looks forward to supporting about abs on the changes which have taken place in our alumni in the years to come. education, not least university education, over I commend to you this edition of Connected, that time. Higher education in the 1960s was 23 Special offers and wish you all the very best in the future. the preserve of relatively few people; today, I am pleased to say, we are providing opportunities at Professor Deian Hopkin university for more than 40% of young people, Vice Chancellor Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the information in this magazine is accurate and all information is believed to be correct at the time of print, however change may have occurred after publication. © London South Bank University 2009. All rights reserved. No parts of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior consent of the publishers. Connected > 03 University news University news in brief Success at London LSBU basketball team showcases skills at O Arena Knowledge 2 Transfer Awards Over 200 people from the worlds of business and universities attended the inaugural London Knowledge Transfer Awards on 5 December 2008 LSBU announces Launched by the London Development Agency in August, the Awards celebrate the role played by London’s universities in collaborating with new Vice Chancellor and helping businesses and organisations improve their operations. LSBU in top 10 LSBU accounted for six of the 22 finalists in the various award categories, The University’s Board of Governors more than any other university. for graduate starting salaries has announced the LSBU graduates are appointment of among the highest Martin Earwicker as earning graduates in the Vice Chancellor and country enjoying average Chief Executive starting salaries of He succeeds LSBU’s champion basketball team has been £23,315, nearly 5 per cent Innovation strategy Professor Deian showing off their skills at an NBA and London up on last year’s figures Hopkin, who steps praised by funding council For Phil Cardew, LSBU’s Pro down in April 2009. Martin Earwicker is Basketball event held at the 02 Arena Vice Chancellor at LSBU, currently director of the National Museum of The team, accompanied by New Jersey Nets coaches Brian Hill the high level of salaries, Science and Industry family of museums. and Tom Barrise along with over 100 highly respected coaches as reported in this year’s David Longbottom, Pro Chancellor and Chair from England and America gave London coaches and basketball Sunday Times University of the Board of Governors commented, ‘The enthusiasts the opportunity to find out more about the sport. Guide, reflects the value Appointments Committee was particularly According to Andy Powlesland, LSBU’s Director of Sport and and importance of the impressed by Martin Earwicker’s commitment to Assistant Coach to the team, playing at the O2 Arena alone was a University’s degrees. ‘LSBU widening participation in education. His blend of dream come true. ‘But more than that, it was a great opportunity is pleased that we have commercial, academic and broad-ranging public for our top players to tap into some really expert professional continued to produce sector experience gives him a unique perspective knowledge,’ he says. ‘Some of our players will eventually be graduates who achieve within higher education at this time of change.’ coaches, and this is great way for them to learn. It was a very high salaries upon entering He added, ‘On behalf of all of us, I would special moment. The University should be proud of the team.’ employment,’ he says.