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Welcoming, passionate, well supported and sunny, This is a privilege as well as especially so over the last few weeks. These are the words a responsibility and we that come to mind when I think back over my first few need to take seriously. We weeks here at the . will be stronger together and be able to make a greater I have been delighted by the very warm welcome that impact together for our the University of Suffolk family has given me on my students, our community arrival and the willingness to meet me, talk with me, and our economy and this is share thoughts and ideas, and help me settle into this an important feature of our new role. Many of you have commented that we are so place in the town, the county friendly because we are small; this certainly makes it and the region. easier although I was struck by my attendance at one of our recent staff development days where about 25 staff I have lost count of the number of times that people from across the University were working together and the mentioned Sussex or Surrey when my new role was feedback included enjoying the opportunity to get to know announced. Suffolk, the county with the most days of colleagues that were not known previously. As we grow sunshine in the UK, is a hidden gem with its rural idylls, its in size as an institution lets keep remembering that its our coastal landscapes and its lovely historic towns. relationships with people that make an organisation thrive Suffolk also houses the biggest digi-tech company with the and succeed and that we all need one another and all have largest number of patents in the UK logged under , an important part to play. the largest off shore wind farm in the world, a world The other overwhelming sense is the passion that we all famous racecourse, manages 50% of all the UK freight have for our University. We are the University and I feel very through its ports, etc., etc. Simply putting Suffolk and our privileged to be working with such a passionate group of University on the map as the go to place for industry and people who clearly want us to thrive, grow and develop education is not an option; we need to ensure we remain at into a mature higher education institution. Please don’t the heart of the regeneration of our beautiful county. lose your passion for your work and your institution, its an So thank you for the lovely welcome you have given me, integral part of our values and our DNA and will carry us far I have really appreciated it. And as we approach the end of in our endeavours. the academic year may I take this opportunity to say thank

I have been very struck by the enormous support and pride you for all your hard work over the last year and I look that our external partners have in our University. This was forward to all that the forthcoming academic year has in palpable during my interview process and has been borne store. out since in the many meetings I have had with our external Professor Helen Langton stakeholders who are determined to see us succeed. Vice-Chancellor

Issue 4 Summer 2018 page 1 Professor Mohammad Dastbaz A YEAR IN FOCUS Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The 2017-18 academic year has been a momentous year in the young life of the University of Suffolk. A year since its independence on 1 August 2016, we have seen significant developments in the University’s portfolio of courses, its research, its community engagement and impact, and in its constant drive to provide an excellent student experience.

Excellent Student Experience Our new portfolio

As a community impact higher education institution and as a Becoming an independent university meant university proud of having the 3rd largest community of students from that we had the opportunity to look at our ‘Widening Participation’ (WP) backgrounds, we put our students at the undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio heart of our planning and development. The National Students Survey of courses and embark on an ambitious (NSS), as one measure of how students view their University provided programme of development responding to us with very encouraging feedback. The NSS 2017 was the first year our regions need for economic growth and that University of Suffolk entered in as an independent University. providing the highly skilled workforce required We were extremely pleased that 10 of our courses received 100% to implement the industrial strategy. Thus, a satisfaction. The courses receiving 100% were: BA (Hons) English, whole range of new programmes including BA (Hons) History, BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Photography, Cyber Security, Architecture, Law, Economics, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Project Management, and Marketing, to name Criminology, BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology, BSc (Hons) a few, were developed and successfully Child Health Nursing, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Work Based), validated. The new areas of development have and FdSc Network Engineering. We are looking forward to seeing the been backed with significant investment by NSS 2018 results, published on 27 July 2018. the University putting in place new resources and around 30 new high calibre academic staff We wrapped up the year with the University of Suffolk significantly joining our University. improving its overall position as well as its subject rankings; these th included our History programme being ranked 5 in the country, our As part of our new portfolio development, we th Photography programme ranked 10 , and a number of subject areas also worked closely with our local business being ranked in the top 30 universities in the country. and community partners to put in place a With our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Langton, starting range of degree apprenticeship programmes on 1 June, we have ended the 2017-18 academic year on a high and ready for delivery in the 2017-18 academic in short, this has been a year of significant development for our year. The University now has over 200 degree University, which has laid the foundation for our future successful apprenticeship students going through development. programmes in Adult Nursing, Business Management Professional (Chartered Manager), Digital and Technology Solutions, Mental n History ranked 5th in the country, out of 96 institutions Health Nursing, and Healthcare Assistant n Photography ranked 10th out of 67 Practitioner (Higher Apprenticeship). We have n Design ranked 26th out of 75 also put in place plans to start new degrees and n Health Profession ranked 28th out of 72 postgraduate apprenticeships in areas such rd n English rising 43 places to 33 out of 105 as Cyber Security Technical Professional, MBA st n Criminology ranked 31 out of 64 (Senior Leader Masters Degree Apprenticeship), th n Sport Sciences ranked 37 out of 76 Social Work and Policing for delivery in 2018-19.

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The first Suffolk Sustainability and Innovation Summit On 9 January 2018, we held an important conference on was held within the Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre ‘Emerging and Current Challenges in Cyber Crime’ jointly (IWIC) at the University of Suffolk on 2 February 2018. with the Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Crime at Sheffield Hallam University. The event brought together Industry and Academic Keynote speakers including Tim Passmore, Chief Crime Leaders, businesses, students and key stakeholders to Commissioner, and Chief Constable, Gareth Wilson, talked reflect on how innovation is unlocking the true value of about the challenges of cyber crime and online security incorporating sustainability into business strategy. The facing our communities. This event also saw the launch event also saw the launch of the Suffolk Sustainability of the ‘Institute of Security’ led by Professor Nicholas Institute (SSI) in partnership with Suffolk County Council. Caldwell. This Institute will provide consultancy and research, support innovation, and enable knowledge transfer On 5 February, we launched a partnership with Leeds and skills development for business, community, policy Beckett University running the ‘One Suffolk’ initiative for and place makers, in Suffolk and through UK-wide Suffolk County Council. The launch coincided with the established networks. The Institute will provide a regional establishment of a new Centre for Health and Wellbeing centre of excellence for transforming and supporting a Research at the University of Suffolk. The Centre for Health constant dynamic progression towards UN’s Sustainable and Wellbeing Research is led by Professor Jill Robinson Development Goals (SDGs). Cllr Matthew Hicks, from and resides within our School of Health Sciences. The Suffolk County Council, delivered a keynote speech at the Centre brings together a growing body of research from summit emphasising the importance of the new Institute across the institution and aims to develop its portfolio of and the collaboration between the University and Suffolk funded research responding to key health and wellbeing County Council. challenges within the local population.

Developing our research

The 2017-18 academic year also saw significant developments in our research portfolio. A number of new research institutes and centres were established, and the University hosted a number of significant national conferences.

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Exploring neaco The Network for East Anglian HEC activities in schools and the community Collaborative Outreach (neaco) The HECs deliver, organise and commission a very wide is a consortium of five universities range of activities at schools but also organise educational trips and visits to universities and colleges across the and eight Further Education (FE) region. colleges across East Anglia, is working to increase progression to So far they have organised nearly 3,000 events with our target students. For example, Stoke High School have just higher education and degree level finished their six week dance programme with ‘Just Jay’ apprenticeships. dance and are linking to the University of Suffolk Dance degree and the ‘Take Your Place, Get Set, GO’ sports neaco is one of 29 consortia across which festival on 4 July for Year 9 students. together form the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP). This year the University is running the first neaco residential for students from across Suffolk. The three day programme The University of Suffolk is the operational lead for all of activity will include academic tasters and project work. neaco delivery in Suffolk and a team of 11 Higher Education There will also be a residential between the University of Champions (HEC), who are based in target schools and Suffolk and Norwich University of Arts for those interested colleges, deliver and facilitate a diverse programme of in Photography in July. inspirational and aspirational activity. Guest speaker Dave Smith (pictured) talked to Year 9 The neaco programme aims to support the Government’s students at Northgate High School in Ipswich about goals to: creative writing. n double the proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in higher education (HE) by 2020 n increase by 20% the number of students in HE from ethnic minority groups n address the under-representation of young men from disadvantaged backgrounds in HE

In Suffolk the HECs work with students from 25 target wards, through 35 schools and sixth form colleges and our three partner FE colleges. We have a target of working with 2,000 students in the first two years of the programme, to December 2018. So far they have engaged with over 1,200 (60% of target).

The Office for Students (OfS) has recently announced that NCOP funding will move to academic years and therefore have confirmed that funding is secure to the end of July 2019. The OfS will be conducting a review of their Widening Participation funding with the intention of deciding in December 2018 the future of NCOP and funding through to 2020/21.

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Exploring neaco (continued) End of Year Show

Community Grants June saw the very successful Art, Design and Humanities degree show. This year neaco has been funding a range of community organisations to deliver innovative activity and Work from English, Fine Art, Interior Architecture and programmes in the community with particular focus on Design to Digital Film Production and Graphic Design was engaging the parents/carers of our target students but on display. also includes programmes for young people over the Dr Lisa Wade, Dean of the School of Art, Design and summer. In Suffolk, neaco has funded eight community Humanities, said, “At the culmination of our academic year, organisations to work in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Haverhill we celebrated the achievements of students across all and Sudbury. creative areas with our End of Year Show. The Show provided School Grants students with an opportunity to present their collected works in a formal setting and to demonstrate the broader working To support the aspiration and progression of target and academic contexts that inform their practice.” students into higher education, neaco has provided funding to schools and sixth form colleges for specific Photography students exhibited their work earlier in the projects. month as part of the PhotoEast Festival. It is the second time the University has hosted the festival which runs along The following are some of the successful applications the Ipswich Waterfront and this year followed the theme showing diverse and innovative approaches to supporting of Belonging. outreach activity. n

A STEM focused summer school working with students with an interest in STEM subjects. Activities for the summer school include a visit to the University for a higher education taster day, visits to London to experience the museums, visits to post-16 providers and local STEM employers. n

Around 30 student representatives to visit parliament to see how decisions are made nationally. The project will include meeting with MPs to discuss the merits of Louise Flores being active participators in their community. School students will also have the opportunity to meet with politics graduates in London and academics from the Politics degree programme at the University of Suffolk to discuss university pathways.

A group of students to travel to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park to introduce concepts of computing beyond the classroom and introduce the history of computing. Students can also explore the areas of Cryptography and Computer Programming.

Scarlett Painter

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Dr Paul Andell Following the recent incidents of violent substance misusers known as crime in Ipswich, Dr Paul Andell has provided “cuckooing”. Some as young insight and commentary to the media on as 10 deliver drugs when the issues of gang culture and the rise in they receive calls from gang these types of crimes: elders on their phones. Young women may also be sexually I have been a practitioner and have researched knife crime, exploited and trafficked by gangs and drug markets, for about 20 years. gang members.

Firstly it is fair to say that it is clear from national statistics People generally ask why here, why now? Shifts in the that knife crime is on the increase in England and Wales. labour market, public services and popular culture has There were 37,443 offences in the 12 months ending in resulted in some young people seeking rewards and September 2017, a 21% increase on the previous year and respect through the alternative market of drugs and the the highest number since 2011, the earliest point for which perceived protection of gangs. The street drugs business is comparable data is available (Home Office). often accessed through belonging to a gang, often known as “fam” or family. Services to support young people to It should also be noted that the majority of knife offenders make the right choices have reduced significantly recently are adults. Last year, 19,243 people were cautioned, with 90% of local authorities said to have made cuts to reprimanded or convicted for carrying a knife in England youth services since 2010 (Unison 2017). and Wales, most of whom were adults. But one in five, 4,148, was under the age of 18, the highest number for The University of Suffolk has been assisting local seven years (Ministry for Justice). partners to devise a strategy to reduce harms from county lines. This strategy broadly consists of targeted Our recent research in Ipswich (Andell and Pitts 2017) enforcement, gang exit work, prevention and education explains violence and exploitation as being precipitated by and community development work. While there has been the drugs business and gang culture. Metropolitan gangs some development of practical application of this strategy have been expanding their drug businesses into smaller there is still some way to go to develop the dynamic towns and cities through what is known as county lines involvement of stakeholders in neighbourhoods our report for at least the last 5 years. It is said by the National Crime envisaged. However, it is fair to say it is early days for the Agency (NCA) that county lines affect about 90% of the recommended multi-modal strategy to be enacted and as a country. County lines operate by drug users contacting a good community partner, the University are always here to dealer in a larger city via a known mobile phone number. assist future phases of this work if needed. The dealer then uses a different line to contact a local delivery agent or “shotter” to deliver.

In summary what the report explains is that some drug markets are changing. The lower end retail markets in crack and heroin are becoming more dangerous due to the involvement of gangs. Local drug businesses have been taken over or co-opted into larger drug network franchises.

Dangers exist for young people exploited into working in county lines. Sometimes young people from Suffolk and larger cities go missing because they are coerced into transporting drugs on the public transport system, sometimes in their body cavities. A practice known as “plugging”. Or they disappear for days to work in flats that have been occupied for drug sales from vulnerable

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Award successes Fine Art Graduate wins a BP Portrait Award Student receives top award from the Royal Society of Biology A graduate of the University of Suffolk’s Fine Art degree has been awarded the Young Artist Award in the BP Portrait Explorative research on apparently simple questions can Awards. sometimes reveal itself as having a huge, readily applicable impact. This was the case for the research work initiated as Ania Hobson’s A Portrait of Two Female Painters depicts an undergraduate student project, on a model of muscle the artist with her sister-in-law Stevie Dix and explores the cells grown in vitro. The project, undertaken by student relationship between the two of them as painters working Jordan Schofield, has been recognised by the Royal Society in the studio together. of Biology as the ‘Student Top Accreditation Award’. The award seeks to acknowledge outstanding research Ania was one of only four artists to have been shortlisted work of undergraduate biologists by publicly recognising for the Awards at the National Portrait Gallery in London. It their skills and abilities and inspire them into pursuing a is one of the largest art competitions for portrait painters career in science. in the world. The artworks were selected from 2,667 entries from 88 countries, submitted for judging anonymously Jordan’s work was developed into a research project led by a panel which included journalist and broadcaster by Dr Masieri in collaboration with an Italian company Rosie Millard and artist Glenn Brown. Last year Ania was leader in the field of medical biophysics and with input selected to exhibit, this is the first time her work has been from colleagues working at King’s College London. The considered for the Awards. project was supported in part by the University of Suffolk’s Foundation Board. The results were presented at the OARSI The BP Portrait Award 2018 exhibition will run until (Osteoarthritis Research Society International World) Sunday 23 September 2018. Congress, held in Liverpool and published as a supplement in the prominent medical journal Osteoarthritis and For information about the prize winners visit Cartilage. National Portrait Gallery Prize Winners Dr Masieri said, “It is fantastic to see that our work has For more about Ania’s work visit www.aniahobson.com been recognised in such an eminent convention: it is proof that our University of Suffolk Science students are exposed to forefront research. The results of this study may open up new avenues of helping muscle repair and we are very excited to take it forward with our students and collaborators.”

In September Jordan Schofield and fellow MSc Regenerative Medicine student, Jamie Ballisat, will present their work at the prestigious European Orthopaedic Research Society Conference in Ireland.

Photo: Jorge Herrera

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Award successes (continued)

Student and employee wins national Festival of Terrie’s nominator, her Personal Tutor and Course Leader, Learning award Dr Allison Boggis from the University of Suffolk said, “She is a remarkable woman who inspires others to achieve A student and member of staff at the University of Suffolk and reach their potential.” has been announced as the winner of the Festival of Learning Patron’s Award for her exceptional achievement in Stephen Evans, Chief Executive at Learning and Work adult learning. Institute, added, “Terrie’s dream to help others like herself has been made possible by her dedication to her learning. Terrie Cornwell-Dunnett, was selected as the recipient She has overcome challenges of her own disability, low of the special award by the Learning and Work Institute’s confidence and raising a family to now being a university Patron, HRH The Princess Royal. The award recognises student. We are delighted to be awarding Terrie this special individuals who, through learning, have transformed their accolade chosen by our Patron, HRH the Princess Royal.” own lives and the lives of their families, friends, their communities, and the places they work. “Festival of Learning is all about inspirational stories of people like Terrie that show that anyone can benefit from As a young child, Terrie was told she would never amount learning. Lifelong learning is vital for all of us as jobs and to much. Fortunately, her foster father disagreed, and with society change around us. We encourage everyone to his support and guidance, Terrie slowly began to believe in give learning a try, particularly in June when hundreds herself again. Terrie went on to secure a place at college to of free activities can be found on our Have a Go Month study for a BTEC Diploma in Social Care, where her passion calendar. Further information on learning opportunities and for social equality was ignited. support with the costs of courses is available through the Living with a disability herself, Terrie, age 42, has always National Careers Service, colleges and community learning been motivated to learn and understand more about providers.” disabilities and she has gone on to support children who are hearing-impaired for many years. Award success for Nursing Lecturer When Terrie saw the University of Suffolk promoting a An Adult Nursing Lecturer at the University and practicing degree in Special Educational Needs and Disability Studies, nurse has become one of the first winners of a Cavell Star Terrie knew that this was her chance to pursue something Award. she felt passionately about. Aware that studying for a Degree as a mature student while also working at the Pippa Sharp, a University in the Operations Team and raising a child would Staff Nurse with be difficult, Terrie was Thornbury Nursing determined to progress Services in Bury her career and needed St Edmunds, was formal qualifications to nominated by a do this. colleague for going above and beyond Terrie commented on for her colleagues. her learning journey: “I hope to achieve Cavell Nurses’ Trust this degree and make is the charity that valuable changes to supports UK nurses, other people’s lives. midwives and HCAs, My foster dad has both working and retired, when they’re suffering personal always believed in me or financial hardship often due to illness, disability, older and it’s this belief that age and domestic abuse. In 2017, the charity received more motivates me to go on.” than 2,200 calls for help.

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International visitor to the Virtual Violence: SENDS programme Technology-facilitated

The BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability Domestic Abuse and Control Studies (SENDS) students have benefitted from a visit by The University hosted a conference addressing ‘Virtual Assistant Professor, Dr Maureen Johnson (pictured) from Violence’ which looked at technology facilitated domestic the Department of Health Sciences (Public Health) at abuse and control. Indiana State University. The aim of the conference was to bring together multi- Dr Johnson attended a lecture by Dr Cristian Dogaru and it agency practitioners, academics and students in order to is her third visit to the University following the Children and raise awareness of technology-facilitated abuse, advance Childhoods conferences in 2015 and 2017. understanding around the digitalisation of abusive relationships and to discuss approaches moving forward. Dr Johnson has a personal and professional interest in autism and believes that there are many misconceptions Laura Higgins from the Revenge Porn Helpline gave the concerning autism. As someone with first-hand experience, keynote speech. The organisation has reported a 110% rise her passion is to raise awareness and inspire children and in cases over the last two years with a quarter of cases adults with autism. involving ‘threats to share’.

Working closely with Dr Allison Boggis, Dr Johnson is Laura said, “I was delighted to support the University of researching ways that undergraduate students from Suffolk in their efforts to bring together a diverse range Indiana and Suffolk can work collaboratively on projects of professionals and organisations to share best practice involving young disabled people. The Level 5 BA SENDS around safeguarding victims of Virtual Violence. The event students will be sharing their experiences of working was a great success and I hope the learning from it is with disabled children and young people via a Skype link shared across the region. The impact of these offences between the universities later this semester and are hoping are catastrophic and it is essential that there are effective to start some virtual conversations in the near future. services to help victims to recover and rebuild their lives.”

Dr Boggis and Dr Johnson presented topics relating to The event was held thanks to the funding awarded to SENDS at the International Festival of Learning at the West the University of Suffolk by the HEFCE (Higher Education Suffolk College recently, which was attended by over 1,000 Funding Council for England) catalyst fund. delegates from across the region. The funding was awarded to universities to tackle online harassment and hate crime. The University of Suffolk is taking a whole university community approach with an aim to increase digital civility and online safety amongst our students by raising awareness via workshops, seminars and conferences as well as the Digital Civility survey and speaking to students directly. The University hopes to increase staff confidence in responding to disclosures with a digital element.

The conference should aid in increasing awareness of phenomena such as revenge pornography and the use of technology in coercive and controlling relationships, something which is becoming increasingly prevalent across young people.

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Social Media and Social Work “The comments, questions and connections continued via Twitter and the conference hashtag #uospeconf18 after The sixth annual Practice Educator Conference for social the event had finished. This, for me, yet again evidenced workers across the region was held. how new social technologies and spaces can support ‘communities of learning, for practice’.” Historically the conference has been a partnership between University of Suffolk, Essex County Council and Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Suffolk, Heidi Suffolk County Council. This year, as part of the new Dix, said, “We are grateful to Amanda Taylor for her Teaching Partnership, County Council and the innovative sessions and to other contributors this year for University of East Anglia were also involved. their informative and engaging workshops such as Suffolk Constabulary, The Potato group and the Health and Care The Conference, entitled ‘Social Media in Social Work’, Professions Council.” discussed emerging practice issues that are pertinent within social work education and is one of only a few held nationally that provides a forum for practice educators to Proud to sponsor Elmer’s Big share their experiences and further their knowledge and skills. Parade Suffolk The University has been named as the 40th sponsor of Amanda Taylor from the University of Central Lancashire Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk for St Elizabeth Hospice. provided the keynote address. Amanda is a technology- engaged social work academic with a keen interest in Following ‘Pigs Gone Wild’ in 2016, Elmer’s Big Parade embedding new technologies into teaching and learning Suffolk comes to Ipswich from June to September 2019, practices with the aim of influencing the development bringing 50 large and 100 young Elmer elephant sculptures and use of technologies in the social work practice space. to discover around the town. She was voted one of the Top 50 in 2016 by the higher education community in recognition of her innovative Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery approach to teaching and learning. favourite since the first book was published by Andersen Press. A modern classic, this picture book is known to Amanda has been commissioned to deliver digital literacy millions, and the entire Elmer series has sold over 8 million training to many local authorities to assist them to map copies around the world. The subtle inclusive message is their digital journey for practice effectiveness in line with that it is ‘OK to be different’. the digital shift. She is currently advising Social Work England, the new regulator for social work in England, The parade will once again be run in conjunction with regarding building a digitally ready workforce based on her public art event specialists, Wild in Art, as well as children’s research which examines the contribution of social work publisher Andersen Press, publisher of Elmer since 1989. education to the digital development of students in relation to preparing them to be ready for social work practice.

Amanda said of the conference, “I was delighted to be invited, particularly given the subject matter ‘Social Work and Social Media’. I began by sharing my contributions through the development of an online discussion space, made available to all delegates. I made a number of connections with Practice Educator and Academic colleagues well in advance of the actual event. There was certainly a warm, welcoming atmosphere and an openness to learn together. There was a real thirst for information throughout the day, a reflection of the progressive thinkers in the room.”

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The Centre for Integrated Research across Educational Spaces

The University is continuing to expand its research offering It will provide and support opportunities for cross-sector with the introduction of the Centre for Integrated Research and cross-disciplinary research collaborations, promoting across Educational Spaces (CIRES). innovative partnerships and networking opportunities.

The new Centre follows the creation of several others at the Dr Gartland added, “This is an exciting new venture. As well University, bringing expertise from across the University as bringing expertise together within the University, we into one place. are really pleased to be working with leading experts such as Professor Miriam David from the Institute of Education, CIRES will offer holistic approaches to research into London and Professor Penny Jane Burke from the University educational access and progression, extending across of Newcastle, Australia.” subject areas, educational sectors and formal and informal learning environments. The Centre was launched during the British Educational Research Association (BERA) conference entitled ‘Research Dr Clare Gartland said, “The learning journey through and Pedagogy in the Classroom’. Professor Miriam David, different institutions and into the workplace represents Professor John Pitts and Jonathan Leigh-Smith from BT challenges for people of all ages and backgrounds, provided introductions. particularly for those who have been traditionally excluded from certain routes. The ambition of the Centre is to The conference brought together teachers and researchers identify and inform best practice in supporting equality in to present, discuss and engage in collaborative reflection access and progression across all stages of education.” on the role of research in the classroom. Professor Chris Brown from the School of Education and Childhood CIRES will: Studies, University of Portsmouth, gave the keynote n Conduct high quality local, national and international address. research n Build on and develop expertise in research and practice that supports access and progression across educational contexts n Create an active physical as well as a virtual centre where relevant knowledge is regularly shared and critiqued n Foster a vibrant hub for early career researchers, PhD students and their supervisors n Support members in disseminating and promoting research outputs n Develop a forum in which cross-disciplinary research and/or projects are fostered

Working with the Royal Academy

Dr Liana Psarologaki, Course Leader for Architecture, Dr Psarologaki has recently spoken about her work at a Fine Art and Interior Architecture and Design, was one of conference in Istanbul and will be speaking at the Spatiality the eight selected presenters at the Royal Academy (RA) and Temporality Conference at Birkbeck, University of Experiencing Architecture: Inviting Dialogue. London, in July.

The two-part event explored the dynamic and reciprocal nature of architectural experience and was organised by Kate Goodwin, Head of Architecture at the RA.

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Our pledge to become dementia-friendly

The University is set to become a ‘dementia-friendly activities through the University’s Centre for Health and organisation’ as recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society. Wellbeing Research.

Dementia refers to an incurable, degenerative group of n To provide training for the University’s customer-facing brain disorders, and the number of people affected by staff and students to enable them to offer effective dementia is growing. In the UK alone, dementia will affect support and communication to people who live with one million people by 2025. dementia.

Paul Driscoll-Evans, Dean of Health Sciences said, “Health A launch event was held coinciding with Dementia Action and social care services are struggling to meet the Week (21–27 May), which is aimed at calling on everyone challenge of unprecedented numbers of older people to take action to improve the everyday lives of people living with memory loss. In recognition of the impact affected by dementia. dementia is having on communities across the East of For anyone interested in finding out how to support England, the University of Suffolk aims to be a role-model someone living with dementia or for information on organisation, actively playing a role in ensuring those living volunteering and fundraising please visit the Dementia with the condition feel understood and valued.” Action Alliance website www.dementiaaction.org.uk The University’s pledge will involve an institutional commitment to developing a Dementia Action Plan and becoming a member of the Dementia Action Alliance. The University will focus on several key areas that seek to raise awareness, support staff and students and promote excellence in teaching and research. These include: n Working in partnership with charitable organisations, the NHS and local businesses to raise awareness of dementia across Suffolk n To build on the University’s capacity to undertake research into dementia and encourage the involvement of people with dementia and their carers in research

MBA leading to success

The manager of an Ipswich home care company credits the it has taught me all the ins and outs of running a business. MBA she is undertaking at the University with her meteoric Home Instead has given me the time to go to university on rise to success. a Wednesday afternoon, which has been a big help, and I also do a lot of it in my spare time.” Joanna McCall started work as care co-ordinator at Home Instead Senior Care in November 2012. Less than six Just a few weeks after Joanna took over as general months later she was promoted to deputy manager, and in manager, Home Instead Ipswich was inspected by the November 2017 she took on the role of general manager, Care Quality Commission (CQC), and in January this year overseeing a large team of office staff and caregivers. received the top rating of outstanding. The CQC report The 47 year old mum of three started her MBA in 2016, and praised the ‘dynamic leadership demonstrated at all levels’ says it has greatly contributed to her success. She said: “I and said the manager ‘promoted the highest standards of think the Masters degree has definitely played a big part in care and support, delivered by an extremely passionate my progression from care manager to general manager, as and highly motivated workforce’.

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International Day of the The team’s efforts were recongised by being named the ‘Best Dressed Event for the region’ in the Midwife­—University stand Royal College of Midwives International Day of the Midwife wins ‘best dressed event’ competition.

To mark International Day of the Midwife in May students held an event at the University with a stand in the Waterfront Building foyer. The theme this year was ‘Midwives leading the way with quality care’ and first and third year students shared their journey to becoming midwives.

First year student, Melissa Ayriss, created a poster consisting of pictures of things her peer group have done so far during the course with reflective quotes from students. Additionally there were student’s academic assessed posters on display, as well as the students bringing their own learning materials. A cake sale was held alongside some Midwifery related games, such as: guess the weight of the baby, guess how many jelly babies were in a jar and pin the cord on the placenta.

International collaborations Working with research colleagues in Portugal MBA students visit Indonesia

Lecturers Vanessa Rawlings and Kelly-Marie Taylor from A group of MBA students have recently spent a week in the School of Psychology and Education and Katie Tyrell, Indonesia as part of their Consultancy Management and Research Assistant in the Suffolk Institute for Social and International Business module. The students went to Binus Economic Research are working in collaboration with Business School in south Jakarta for two sessions: the first, Portuguese research colleagues from the Univerisdade an overview of ASEAN trade; the second, basic Bahasa Nova de Lisboa. The University are carrying out longitudinal Indonesia language skills. research on children’s digital technology use as part of the The trip included a visit to Pernakpernikku Ceramics, a international EU Kids Online project. relatively young Indonesian company employing thirty Recently an invitation was extended to visit Portugal to craftsmen. The group met with the CEO and discussed the engage in a research exchange workshop. The team from company’s aspirations and practical requirements in more the University of Suffolk also presented various funded detail. Although Pernakpernikku has already taken the first and PhD research on UK children’s experiences and use of tentative steps into international markets, it sought the students’ assistance to develop an appropriate international digital technologies to an invited audience of postgraduate expansion strategy, with a focus on European markets. students studying in the School of Communication Sciences, and academics from the Faculty of Social The group visited the Jarkata British Embassy, meeting Sciences and Humanities. The team also met with Carla with the Trade and Investment Director and Deputy Maria Bapista, Sara Salvaterra Martins and Subdirector of Director and Operations Manager, and following this International Relations and Erasmus, Luís Oliveira Martins developed a detailed international expansion strategy to discuss future collaborations within the Faculty, which is for Pernakpernikku Ceramics. They presented their celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. strategy and associated recommendations in front of Pernakpernikku’s CEO, Binus University Faculty, a film crew The School of Psychology and Education is this year hosting and Dr Tom Vine, Executive MBA Programme Leader. post-doctoral researcher, Dr Teresa Sofia Castro, from the Univerisdade Nova de Lisboa during her research on digital Dr Vine said, “The students performed admirably and were technology with Portuguese families living in Ipswich. awarded a distinction for their efforts.”

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Portuguese interns collaborate at the University of Suffolk

The University of Suffolk has welcomed four interns from Portugal thanks to a collaboration with the Portuguese Government. The interns, who are supporting the University in several areas, will be in Suffolk for a six month period.

Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid, Dean of the School of Science, Technology and Engineering, said, “I am delighted that Anita, Cátia, Francisca and Ricardo chose to join the University of Suffolk for their internship. They have fitted in from the first day and started working with the School team on a wide range of projects. I am personally impressed with their calibre and commitment and I hope and trust their time with us will help them progress their career further. We welcome future collaborations with such talented graduates.”

Knowledge exchange opportunities

The University is helping local businesses to launch new products and services by connecting business to academic expertise and graduate talent.

The Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre (IWIC) are holding “Spring into Innovation” events across Suffolk this summer where businesses can drop in to find out about funding available in East Anglia. For more details contact [email protected]

World Association for Sustainable Development Conference

Dr Daba Chowdhury (pictured), Associate Professor and MBM Programme Leader, recently presented at a conference held at the United Nations.

The annual conference of the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) was jointly organised and hosted by a UN body, namely the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system (JIU). Both JIU and WASD are inspired by the conviction that the 2030 Agenda and its 17 goals provides momentum for a renewed UN engagement with the private sector.

The conference aimed to provide practical recommendations and actions to help transform the way the UN conducts and uses research to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and the way research institutes access and benefit from UN data.

Dr Chowdhury’s talk was entitled ‘Development and integration between public and private entrepreneurship and globalisation’.

He said, “I was happy to be there and proud to be presenting the University of Suffolk to the UN and WASD.”

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Academic presented with prestigious Churchill Medallion

Dr Clare Gartland, Association Professor of Education, has This year’s Churchill Medallions were presented by been presented with a Churchill Medallion. The medallion distinguished photojournalist Nick Danziger, whose was awarded to Dr Gartland to mark the successful career began with a Churchill Fellowship that took him completion of her overseas research as a Churchill Fellow. across Central Asia in 1982. This year Danziger presented medallions to 130 Churchill Fellows at the biennial For her Fellowship, Dr Gartland travelled to America to Churchill Fellows Award Ceremony. It was held at Church research STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and House, Westminster, which was Winston Churchill’s Mathematics) outreach activity and focused on the temporary office during World War Two. contribution of student ambassadors and other ‘role models’ to outreach work.

Speaking about her Fellowship, Dr Gartland said, “The fellowship provided me with a fantastic opportunity to travel to the USA to find out about university outreach work with school students. I was particularly focused on outreach activity in STEM subjects and how university students working with schools can help to encourage them in these subject areas. Since returning from the USA, I have been using the knowledge gained during the Fellowship in my work with a wide range of organisations including the University of Suffolk, the Royal Academy of Engineering, EngineeringUK and Suffolk County Council.”

The Fellowships were set up in memory of Sir Winston Churchill on his death in 1965, and over 5,400 Fellowships have been awarded since then. PUBLICATIONS

Law Gazette Nic Bury

Law lecturer, Dr Dimitris Xenos, has recently been Dr Nic Bury, Senior Lecturer in Life Science, has recently interviewed by the Law Society’s Gazette regarding had his work on pharmaceuticals in aquatic fish and the government’s decision to join the new international invertebrates published in the Environmental Pollution judicial institution, the European Unified Patent Court. journal: Miller TH, Bury NR, Owen SF, MacRae JI, Barron LP. Dimitris’ opinion places this new issue of loss of national 2018. A review of the pharmaceutical exposome in aquatic sovereignty in the post-Brexit referendum context. fauna. Environmental Pollution 238, 129-146.

To read the piece click here For more information please click here

Dr Xenos submitted his position paper to the European Commission, as part of their public consultation on the revision of the EU’s SME definition. As the definition of a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a key policy tool, its revision will affect the value and relevance of all previous studies and data that are connected to SMEs, as well as the policy framework in economic development matters.

Issue 4 Summer 2018 page 15 PUBLICATIONS EVENTS n The Waterfront Gallery will host Mark Ward’s ‘Birds, Le Monde Beasts and Bendy Stuff’ until 3 August

Dr Damien Cassan, Senior Lecturer in Police Studies, has been referenced in the French daily newspaper Le Monde.

Dr Cassan said, “The article in Le Monde is about the challenges of police recruitment and police training in France: recruiting more and in line with the new reform of ‘Police de la sécurité du quotidien’ (supposedly to improve police/population relationships) in the context of an increasing security threat.”

“I am cited for my ethnographic research on police socialisation in France and in England, and more specifically about on the job training of French police trainees.”

“My take on this is that French police recruits are undervalued and they are not properly tutored or PeliCantata #2 acrylic on canvas 40cmx40cm supervised. With French policing, lack of police experience n The second Focus on Survivors conference will be is synonymous of an absence of any useful knowledge, held on 24 July. skills and worthiness.” The conference will provide an opportunity to “As far as improving police-citizens relationships, I argue launch the follow up research entitled French police culture emphasizes public order policing “I’ll be a Survivor for the rest of my life”— and the crime fighting dogma much more than community Understanding Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual policing. Thus, significant changes and sustained efforts Abuses’ Experiences of Support Services are needed in terms of police recruitment and training.” For more information about our events programme Dr Cassan has also published the following: please visit www.uos.ac.uk/events Cassan, D. “La relation police/population à la lumière de la socialisation du policier anglais” (police/Population relationship through the police constable socialisation process), Les Cahiers de la Sécurité et de la Justice (CSJ- 40), Paris, 2017, pp. 63-71. IN THE NEXT ISSUE Cassan, D. “Does the police work in the public interest? An international comparison between France and England”, The next issue, due out at the start of the in Pavlovic Zoran, Freedom, Security: The right to privacy, next academic year, will include features on Novi Sad, Serbia, 2017, pp.535-546. The Hold and the Ipswich Vision.

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