Autumn/Winter 2013 The magazine for alumni, supporters and friends Issue 6

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NEWS NEWS FEATURE Were you surprised to be immensely proud. Being such a small We spoke nominated for this award? unit with the benefits and flexibility that brings is also a big motivator. Forever Surrey is Vice-Chancellor’s Completely. I had no idea friend It appeals to my entrepreneurial to Peter Will White had put my name spirit. Plus at the end of the day forward. It’s a massive compliment we’re making music for a living. We and it tickles me that my name about his finish each month with a handful of will be on the library where I spent Alumni Award 2013 records we can be proud of. award and many hours working. What did you learn at published by the Alumni his recent You’ve had a very exciting couple of years – what’s Surrey on the Tonmeister been the highlight? course? success with Surrey didn’t teach me how to Professor Vaios Lappas Emeli’s performance at the Olympic write a pop song but l gained an Games was one. We had no idea TMS. enormous amount of broader music how the song would be used and and recording knowledge. Surrey then for her to open the whole taught me to be self-disciplined & Development Office, Tell us what ceremony with the set covered in VC becomes new and structured plus you are given newspaper was amazing. Another the ability to think about projects Surrey celebrates league New system unveiled to remove was watching Professor Green President of you think on a grander scale. My final-year perform the same song on the main dissertation on the ergonomics of We are always keen to hear stage at Glastonbury this summer. Universities UK table success outdated satellites from space Chemist makes her mark synthesisers isn’t that useful to me how we can improve our My mum was there and burst into in my career, but the skills I needed communication with our alumni. In tears, causing me to burst into tears. the New Year, we will be carrying to learn to do it are – such as University of Surrey for the The University’s Vice- We are really proud that in the last few months the University The Surrey Space Centre at the University has successfully out a survey to help shape our Identifying criminals by their fingerprints has been a staple part of police investigations for more Tell us about your researching, approaching a subject Chancellor, Professor Sir has strengthened its position with a hat-trick of advancements in completed the design, testing and manufacture of the future communications, especially than a century. from more than one angle. I found involvement my small insight into the academic Christopher Snowden the national league tables, firmly placing Surrey with the leading European Space Agency’s (ESA) first deorbiting system for Forever Surrey Magazine and with The X Factor (FRS, FREng), has taken up universities across the UK and the top ten in two major surveys. telecommunications satellites. our departmental e-newsletter he first fingerprint evidence involving a scene of crime ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) can reveal ridge detail in fingerprint ridge detail was still clearly visible even after 48 world fascinating. Prior to The X Factor last year, we his new role as President Network Newsmail. Please do look mark in England was heard at the Central Criminal fingerprints that cannot be developed successfully using hours. It’s an incredibly hard course to were working with record label get on, and so all my peers were of Universities UK, the In The Guardian University Guide 2014, the University. This assessment by our The project has developed a ‘gossamer partners to flight in the next year.” out for the survey in your inbox. Court in 1902, when a burglar was found guilty because conventional developers. In the third example, fingerprints were buried in soil to T Syco, owned by Simon Cowell, smart and motivated, and I am in representative organisation we rose four places to be ranked number 8 students shows we are doing a very good sail system’ that can be used for Dr Sven Erb, Project Manager We really want to hear your views an imprint of his left thumb was found in a newly painted She said: “SIMS works by directing a beam of charged replicate burial conditions that sometimes occur in casework. alumni, friends and retired which produces The X Factor. The touch with many of them. in the country; in the influential National job, but we are determined to improve still deorbiting satellites at the end of their from the ESA, added: “The Gossamer - it is your network and we want to window sill. particles (ions) at the surface of the sample. This causes The Home Office tried all their conventional techniques but for British universities. show’s musical director approached Student Survey (NSS) Surrey moved further to ensure every student gets the life. Satellites no longer in use are Deorbit Sail technology is able to make sure it works best for you! Today, fingerprints are the most commonly used form of molecules to leave the surface of the sample, and their failed to produce any ridge detail of the fingerprint; SIMS was us and said it would be great fun, up to 9th place in the UK for student most out of their University education and commonly referred to as space junk and make spacecraft liberate their LEO evidence in criminal investigations, despite the introduction structure is detected in the mass spectrometer. Because the able to do so. What does the future In this new and prestigious public- which it was. There was a real sense satisfaction; and the latest Times/Sunday can look back with both fond memories could damage functioning satellites if orbit more quickly and burn up in the of DNA evidence. They result in over 60,000 scenes of crime ion beam can be focused to a small spot size (less than the Dr Bailey added: “These results show that not only are Moustachioed Peter, front, with hold? facing position, Sir Christopher of camaraderie being involved in Times Good University Guide 2014 and an appreciation of the academic they collided. Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their identifications per year in the UK. thickness of a human hair) it can generate a molecular image mass spectrometry techniques able to reveal the ridge detail colleagues Ben Kohn and Tom Barnes We just wrapped up our work will represent the views of It’s good such a big programme and it was a elcome to this issue of Forever Surrey. ranked Surrey at number 12 - up from excellence they have come to expect and The system is intended mainly life. This will help us to reduce the However, there are some prints that forensic teams still of that sample.” in a fingerprint, but also that they can give clues about Songwriter and record producer Peter Kelleher has been honoured with the on three albums for Sony– UK university vice-chancellors fun break from our normal routine 26th position in the Times and 21st in the deserve.” for Low Earth Orbits (LEO) but can risk of catastrophic satellite collisions, find difficult, if not impossible, to identify. Latent fingerprints Dr Bailey’s study focused on three examples that have what is being left behind in a fingerprint not being targeted Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Award for 2013. James Arthur, Little Mix and Ella to government ministers and to talk of working in a small unit. We’ve staff of the University. The Sunday Times last year. Recent changes in the Higher potentially be used in higher orbits, which is crucial for maintaining a are not visible to the naked eye and require chemicals to challenged police forces around the globe. by conventional chemical developers. This could allow Henderson. There’s a queue of new decision-makers. His appointment gone on to write and produce the In the South-East, Surrey is now ranked Education sector, such as the rise in tuition making use of solar radiation pressure sustainable space environment for develop the ridge detail that can be used to identify a suspect. In the first case, fingerprints were deposited on aluminium the development of a new, more effective generation of projects to get into once we’ve had has come during a period of Our annual Telephone Campaign 2013 winner James Arthur’s first change within higher education number two, second only to Oxford. fees, have made this a challenging time to perform end-of-life manoeuvres future generations. The mass efficiency will be taking place from 10 But the recovery rate of fingerprints is low due to either the foil by the Netherlands Forensic Institute successively until fingerprint developers to be created.” a little down time. We’ve recently his annual award is presented by the Vice-Chancellor for British rapper Professor Green in collaboration with single proper You’re Nobody ’Til and this role will be crucial in Individual subjects also ranked for many universities. Yet Surrey has seen Professor Vaios Lappas, from the that Surrey Space Centre has achieved February to 2 March. It provides type of surface the fingerprint is deposited on, the age of the the fingerprint became very faint. The fingerprint was set up a record label with Sony so to an alumnus or alumna who has made an Emeli. Its success came off the back of another chart Somebody Loves You. influencing opinion at a critical highly across all three league tables. Our applications increase by about a third University, said: “We are delighted to for this device is key for its success in the opportunity for students to fingerprint or the fact that the fingerprint has been exposed developed using superglue (cyanoacrylate), the common we’ll be keeping a close eye on outstanding contribution to their industry or society, topper, No Regrets, co-written and produced by the team time for the sector. School of Tourism and Hospitality was year-on-year, outpacing the national have completed the successful design, commercial space.” talk with our alumni about the to certain environmental conditions. procedure for the police, but there were underdeveloped T emerging talent. We’re keen to Recent research by Dr Melanie Bailey from the areas making identification difficult. The fingerprint was then in the past twelve months. The calibre of nominations and performed by fellow British rapper Dappy. What do you enjoy about follow up our success in the US with “It is time for the higher number one in the UK by the Times/ average by a factor of 10 and our students manufacture and testing of ESA’s The deorbiting system uses a University and its progress. Last working at TMS? next issue will published in this year was extremely high as ever, truly showcasing the In August 2012 they had their third UK no.1 single education sector to show Sunday Times Guide and by the Guardian now consistently achieve AAB grades at Gossamer Deorbiter, the first of its kind telescopic mast to extend the sail time, our enthusiastic team of Department of Chemistry has provided a new method scanned using SIMS, which managed to fill in the gaps and Little Mix so we have a second trip The past 30 years has witnessed exceptional work of our alumni across the globe. Peter’s (co-writing and production) in less than twelve months I’m working with my best friends leadership and to shape its own University Guide for five years in a row. A Level. internationally. deployment mechanism and then a student callers spoke to more than for revealing these fingerprints. She has been working in reveal the ridge detail. out there in February. 2 nomination shone out because of his particular success in with Wings by X Factor stars Little Mix. On the strength with whom l share a long history. I future, proactively working with Many subjects featured in the top 10 Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir “The project has been able to show large drag-sail of the size of 16-25m is 1,000 Surrey graduates, updating collaboration with the Home Office, the Israeli Police and the In the second example, the Israeli police were unsuccessful 2012. of this, TMS worked as resident producers for the 2012 started school with Ben when I was government, business and society in both guides, including Economics, Christopher Snowden said of the Times/ that the design of a low cost and robust brought into action. them on the University’s latest Netherlands Forensic Institute. in developing fingerprints on the handle of a hand grenade. Peter, who graduated from the Music and Sound X-factor run. More recently they’ve made an impact in 9, met Tom at 14 and we’ve had the to define its own policies and Politics, Sociology, Civil Engineering and Sunday Times league table: “I am end-of-life deorbiting system is not only Extensive testing simulating the news and events, sharing campus Dr Bailey, who lectures on Analytical Chemistry and The police failed to recover the fingerprints within 24 hours, Tonmeister course in 2006, is a founding partner of TMS, the US where Little Mix have become the highest charting same manager, Paul Centellas, since goals,” said Sir Christopher. “I Electronic Engineering. delighted at this result which reflects our possible but can also lead to tangible harsh space environment took place in anecdotes, receiving valuable Forensics, has shown that a technique called secondary the limit for conventional techniques, but using SIMs the together with Ben Kohn and Tom Barnes. In 2012 the debut British act with their album DNA, which entered the we were 21. Our first studio was a see my role as President as key in Talking about the NSS results, Professor continous improvement in teaching, products with a strong commercial the summer of 2013. The system can be careers advice and raising more world saw his song Read all about it beautifully performed US billboard charts at no.4. Both the hit singles from this shed in Ben’s dad’s car park so to now Spring 2014. facilitating this process.” Gill Nicholls, Vice-President and Deputy research and the student experience interest. We are looking forward to scaled for use for satellites in LEO with a than £70,000 for the Annual Fund. Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs, to strengthen our position as a leading working with ESA on the steps to take size from 10kg to 1 tonne. by Emeli Sandé at the London 2012 Olympic Closing album – Wings and DNA – were co-written and produced be in the position we are makes me Ceremony. The song was already a number one UK success by TMS. said: “It’s a wonderful achievement for university in the UK.” this technology with our industrial Please go online to bring this story to life with a film: www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Dr Melanie Bailey an acceleration of technological 4 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 5 6 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 7 8 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 9 W advancement and many of yesterday’s remarkable Pages 4–5 Page 6–7 Pages 8–9 We cannot guarantee that all articles submitted will inventions are now a part of our everyday lives. Update Chemist makes Alumnus of the Year be printed and reserve Mobile phones, for example, regarded as a the right to edit material The latest news from the her mark Meet our 2013 winner, where necessary. The luxury only two decades ago, are now owned by University of Surrey New fingerprint methods Peter Kelleher views expressed in this three-quarters of the world’s inhabitants. They aid criminal investigations magazine are those of the have revolutionised the way we communicate respective authors and are not necessarily those of the and in doing so have enhanced both human and In practical terms, what does this vision for government service delivery really mean? Please go online to bring Remaking Professor Tom the two words that we feel sum Let me highlight three emerging themes this story to life with a film: up our brand idea or philosophy: that dramatically change economic Ormerod from models for government, and offer major Wonderful thingsUniversity of Surrey. www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Create Wonder. Create describes our opportunities for entrepreneurs: the Department economic development. government for innovations in wonder and enterprise • Open government data: Open access of Psychology The race has started and it’s one Surrey wants to government data is seen as the fuel and Wonder frames our inherent to win. The prize: producing the research that for innovation. It allows businesses and happen here underpins future 5G mobile devices. the digital age individuals to make use of national academic curiosity and the furthering datasets, such as healthcare and energy usage statistics, and local trend data in of teaching and learning. 5 is the he University is at the forefront of 5G technology. towns and cities, such as bus schedules Professor Rahim Tafazolli, Head of the Centre for Alan Brown, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Surrey Business School, and crime locations/frequencies. Our new brand strategy aims to TCommunication Systems Research which includes the examines the new government strategy to put technology at the heart of its service. This year has been an exceptionally successful one for Surrey. The University’s commitment to the future new 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC), says: • New government-focused technology put the University at the forefront “To our knowledge, nobody else in the word has infrastructure: A new set of The University has climbed significantly in all the major UK approached the research on the same scale as us. It’s an hen was the last time you stepped inside a revolution, but also a cultural shift in what people companies providing innovative Photo credits: magic important race and we want to stay one step ahead of services for government will emerge. of academic endeavour to be an branch of your bank? For millions of people expect now in service delivery speed, accuracy, and league tables, attracting a record number of applications and everyone else.” in the UK the answer would probably be transparency. People are now much more likely to The Government will be looking Surrey’s expertise in mobile communication technology W for new service providers to create institution primarily focused on “months ago” or perhaps “last year”. That’s because input information directly into an online system. an extremely high calibre of students across the board. is internationally recognised and it has been awarded £35 they do all their banking online, along with a host Although the vast majority (82%) of the UK the infrastructure needed to offer million in funding from the Higher Education Funding of other everyday tasks such as ordering the weekly population is online most people rarely use online innovative, web 2.0-style services, based attracting the brightest and most number Council for England and a consortium of mobile operators shopping, checking a train timetable, paying their gas government services, and it is this trend that the on open software standards. It’s likely and infrastructure providers to spearhead further research some of these service providers will be of mobile communications has been recognised bill and filing a tax return. Britain has gone digital in a Government wants to change. Not only will the Front cover andenquiring individuals, pages both students 7 into 5G. big way, and many people now automatically turn to strategy save people time, the Government argues, new government-focused enterprise online services as their first port of call. but the digital process will save money. A 2012 public companies with significantly different and staff. This will enhance our The Government wants to tap into this mindset sector study (SOCITM) across 120 local councils business models. with its new strategy for bringing services online, estimated that the cost of contact for face-to-face urrey is a vibrant, forward- As we move up the league tables, reputation internationally and build which it’s calling ‘Digital by default’. Its aim is to transactions averages £8.62, for phone £2.83, but for • Easier interaction with government make government services more accessible, while web only 15 pence. It estimates that moving services agencies: Bringing existing services online thinking community and has we are increasingly competing with on the success of our rise through the also encouraging users to view the Government’s from offline to digital channels will save between is an easy place to start, but it is only and 11 © Thinkstock online environment as a platform for wider £1.7 and £1.8 billion a year. a first step. Existing services may need invested significantly to enhance Russell Group institutions, and we league tables domestically. public debate and collaboration. This approach – As it stands, the GDS represents the first step to be radically altered, and completely Human judgement plays with a share of the Government’s £50 million new services now become possible (in S Government-as-a-Platform (GaaP) – opens up a on a more fundamental journey. This new era of its teaching and research. The new need to have a clear story to tell, that new world of companies offering services based on government service delivery – sometimes referred fact, essential) to meet changing citizen government data and citizens actively participating to as ‘Government 2.0’ – is a complete re-imagining expectations. We’ll see many new School of Veterinary Science will be explains what we excel at, what we What difference has it made so far? in government decision-making. of how government interacts with its citizens, and pressures as we understand the services A major milestone in achieving this vision enables citizens to interact with each other. citizens want from their government in training the global veterinary surgeons stand for and how we are different to Since the introduction of this message, of government in the digital age was the recent The aim of Government 2.0 is to use collaborative the digital age. publication of the Government Digital Strategy web 2.0 technologies, such as social networking and These themes are clear motivation for a of the future. It has also attracted the competition. we have seen a 30% + rise from 2012 (GDS). Essentially, the GDS is intended to play a virtual communities, to bring about a widespread significant change in how government vital role in aviation security critical role in defining how the government’s IT change in the way people solve collective problems Please go online to bring this story to life with a film: delivers services, and a revolution in the major funding for pioneering research We have been successful in the past in registrations for Open Days and a systems will evolve to allow UK citizens online access at all levels and hence open up government much investment in projects that will drive the UK’s www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey business opportunities that are emerging to the most crucial government services, such as more widely. A vision needs to be painted that helps as a result. Their potential impact on projects, including our new 5G with a ‘Top for Jobs’ brand strategy claiming benefits, applying for a driving licence, and all stakeholders – government procurement agencies, dramatic increase in attendance. We Professor Brown was one of the guest speakers both society and the economy cannot All other images submitting tax forms. technology providers, academics, and citizens alike – be overstated. The digital technology Digitization of service delivery has been one of realise the enormity of the change taking place, to gain at the first event in our series of Surrey Business Innovation Centre. but this is no longer enough and does have also found through qualitative revolution has pushed us to the edge of a Sometime people can feel a little nervous when passing through security at airports and possibly display the most rapid and compelling trends of the past an understanding of the possibilities and challenges School lectures which focus on issues such as the fundamental reform of government service two decades. It has spurred not just a technical this brings. All of this will have a positive not represent the breadth and depth research that students find the one discussed here. To find out about more events delivery. Interesting times lie ahead. abnormal behaviour, but how do you distinguish between a worried passenger and a terrorist? in the series, visit www.surrey.ac.uk/sbs/events effect for those who form part of the of what we offer: industry placements/ Professor Alan Brown expression ‘wonderful things happen global competitiveness. The money from the Surrey family, including our alumni. employability;© teachingUniversity and learning of Surrey 10 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 11 14 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 15 here’ as highly optimistic, fostering The University wants to reflect our excellence; research intensity and a sense of opportunity, promoting wonderful environment and the entrepreneurship. a balance of the arts and sciences, n the age of computer alerts and that very often the questions do not the truth, we can use changes in ground-breaking work taking place We believedexcept it was time towhere take enticing noted. them to find out more, and CCTV surveillance, sometimes good actually require a person to lie, and an behaviour as a clue that person may across our institution, and recently a new look at what was important get a real sense that students enjoy Catalyst Fund tops up the £35 million already Iold-fashioned human judgement initial computer traffic light system be lying,” said Professor Ormerod. embarked on a complete review and for our audiences and then how we being here. Pages 10–13 Pages 14–15 Pagecan play a significant 16 role in counter- highlighting ‘risky’ passengers can “How that manifests itself will be refocusing of our branding so that portrayed ourselves. terrorism activity. distract the interviewer from observing individual to them but because of the it captures and best promotes why Professor Tom Ormerod in the the person’s behaviour. initial baseline questioning, a screener Surrey is such a wonderful place to What is the new brand strategy and Department of Psychology has “One of our researchers used can spot the difference.” study, work and live. what does it represent? received by Surrey to create a 5G Innovation developed, with Dr Coral Dando from her husband’s passport to travel on In a mock passenger study when a We spoke to Mike Hounsell, Director The newPlease brand strategy ‘re-imagines’ remember to recycle the University of Wolverhampton, purpose – and because she wasn’t group of people with made-up cover of Marketing and Communications, to the way we present ourselves to the 5 is the magic number Welcome to the Woulda security screening method that I flaggedlie up by the tocomputer as you?stories mingled with real passengers, tell us more. world. Our brand promise is ‘we has been used effectively by both suspicious, they didn’t even notice,” screeners detected 70% of those lying, inspirethis people to achieve magazine wonderful when you Centre which will develop the new technology the UK and US governments. said Professor Ormerod. Needless whereas the system currently used Why did the University develop a things’. At its heart are five key The Transportation Security and to say, this was an exercise and the detected only 3%. new brand strategy? values/characteristics that run through Administration department in the US researcher didn’t actually board a So far, four million passengers have With the introduction of higher fees all of our activities: Surrey research at forefront digital age Howis now considering psychology implementing the plane! helpsbeen screened catch and CCE has also alerted all universities have had to change • Innovationhave finished reading it. method for inbound travellers. CCE initially builds a rapport with authorities to a paedophile ring and their focus for recruitment. Surrey • Passion and train the next generation of researchers in this The key to its success is observing the passenger, asking easy questions money-laundering operation. has had to evaluate how it meets the • Collaboration behaviour change, not behaviour when they are not under pressure as a “The current system is very formal expectations of students with top • Openness per se. Called ‘Controlled Cognitive baseline. There then follows a series of and authoritative and can put the level qualifications within a more • Curiosity of 5G communications Government puts technology terrorists competitive market. More than ever, These values are embedded Engagement’ (CCE), the tool comprises questions, which are never the same most innocent of people on edge. a three-stage informal, but controlled, twice, to learn more about them, and Our method feels much more like a students and their families are very in everything we do. Our essential field (pages 10-13). now orbiting the earth. Working at the forefront of interview that for a genuine passenger the final stage is veracity testing, using conversation, but still successfully carefully weighing up where to spend professional training year/ feels like a conversation, but for information learned so far, to root out identifies suspicious passengers. We their money and which institution employability, teaching and learning, at heart of its service someone lying has pitfalls. any suspicious people. believe CCE gets people to engage in can help them most in their future research intensity and entrepreneurial Currently, all travellers going to the “By observing someone’s security, take responsibility for their career journey. It’s important that they excellence are driven by differing As an increasingly digital nation, the UK’s space missions for many years, researchers at the United States undergo a three-minute behaviour when they are asked own safety, and actively enjoy the understand what we can offer and combinations of these five qualities. interview to identify suspicious people. questions that they ought to be able process of going through a security our brand is a key tool for getting that Alongside this new way of viewing But Professor Ormerod observed to answer easily if they are telling screening.” message out. the University, we also decided on

16 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 17 University’s Surrey Space Centre have now built a the School of Veterinary Science. The Series saw the launch of a new report The University strongly believes population has come to expect high quality online SUPPORTING SURREy School aims to inspire and educate ‘Surrey Uncovered’ that identified the that the knowledge it generates should Please go online to bring the two words that we feel sum the veterinary professionals who will serious social and economic issues in be used to help society and improve Professor Tom advance veterinary medicine to meet pockets of Surrey. people’s lives. We are very grateful for this story to life with a film: I had four fabulous the needs of a changing world through Education and research has a role all the donations we receive, small or Ormerod from up our brand idea or philosophy: Wonderful things years at Surrey and I the ‘One Health – One Medicine’ to play in overcoming many of these large, which contribute to an enriching www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Create Wonder. Create describes our want to give something philosophy. Our vision is to create a obstacles. The University strives to environment, where students can grow the Department Investing in centre of excellence for veterinary do this through our research into and learn, and funds life-changing back. I get to pass on innovations in wonder and enterprise my business experience medicine and science in the South- health areas such as obesity, heart research. of Psychology East and work locally, nationally and disease and nutrition, and by making services. The publication of the Government’s ‘Gossamer Sail’ device which can be deployed to and Wonder frames our inherent and work with bright globally to deliver multi-disciplinary education available to all through happen here young minds testing the future research and innovative education programmes such as the In2Surrey academic curiosity and the furthering the boundaries to benefit veterinary medicine. We scheme that recruits students from share this vision with a number of under-represented groups. Widening of teaching and learning. Janet Preston, leading veterinary organisations and participation and outreach is an Physics graduate One of the challenges highlighted by the 2012 Pearce Report’s review of philanthropy in UK local practices who have pledged their important dimension of the Our new brand strategy aims to higher education was the need for universities such as Surrey to promote public understanding support for the new venture. University’s work in raising aspirations This year has been an exceptionally successful one for Surrey. of the impact we make on society – from improving young people’s life chances to offering The University is a community and attainment for students from a put the University at the forefront solutions to some of the biggest issues of our times. within the wider community of Surrey. range of backgrounds. The University has climbed significantly in all the major UK The county is perceived as a wealthy, Digital Strategy at the end of last year highlighted deorbit end-of-life satellites (page 5). leafy one, but we still have areas where of academic endeavour to be an families struggle to survive financially league tables, attracting a record number of applications and igher education has a life- Contributions to our Annual Fund fortunate that we receive backing from on our doorstep. If you would like more changing effect on young benefit all students through improved a number of companies who want to institution primarily focused on The University has joined with information about how an extremely high calibre of students across the board. people, irrespective of their facilities and opportunities, such as support talented students and further H the Community Foundation for you can support Surrey or financial circumstances, and there the Hardship Fund, which provides research. For example, BP has invested attracting the brightest and most Surrey to address these problems, would like to be sent the 2012/13 is no better way of investing in the vital support to those who face serious in a new research centre to improve with the collective aim of increasing Supporting Surrey report, please future. financial difficulty through no fault recovery of crude oil, Santander enquiring individuals, both students philanthropy within the county. The contact Chris Gethin, Director Much of our research underpins of their own. Beneficiaries range from provides scholarships for students first event in our Philanthropy Lecture of Development and Alumni and supports the work of other a PhD student hoping to find new who want to study abroad, and Fluor Forever Surrey Relations, at As I hope this edition of and staff. This will enhance our its plans to transform the delivery of its online charities and organisations. For ways to beat tuberculosis to a talented has upgraded chemical engineering [email protected] or on example, improved detection rates actress who so nearly had to give facilities which the Organisation for +44 (0)1483 689210. urrey is a vibrant, forward- As we move up the league tables, reputation internationally and build and treatment of prostate cancer have up on her dream. the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons been developed by scientists at Surrey Many of our donors are alumni who (the recent Nobel Peace Prize winner), thinking community and has we are increasingly competing with on the success of our rise through the which will make a real difference to want to give something back to their uses to train weapons’ inspectors. thousands of patients. The University university. However we are also Partnerships such as these are vital invested significantly to enhance Russell Group institutions, and we league tables domestically. ach year, the University of Surrey receives the the excellent contribution they make to the Surrey Welcome to the is at the cutting edge of research that for our work to continue. One of our Human judgement plays S voluntary support of alumni, friends, local businesses community, through their time, expertise and connections. helps people all over the world have newest and biggest investments is its teaching and research. The new need to have a clear story to tell, that Eand entrepreneurs. This gift of time and expertise It will also soon create new roles for international country access to safe water, and our new 5G helps in many important ways. Some of the ways our ambassadors and class representatives. Innovation Centre is leading the world services using the newest technologies. With highlights, the University is not only keeping School of Veterinary Science will be explains what we excel at, what we What difference has it made so far? supporters help us is in providing students with interview Trudy Monk, Head of Alumni Relations, said: “Our in designing the next generation of skills and career guidance, mentoring students in the alumni’s involvement in these ways is extremely valuable. mobile telecommunications. training the global veterinary surgeons stand for and how we are different to Since the introduction of this message, development of fledgling businesses, advising on the Alumni are our greatest asset – and the new volunteering All of this is made possible thanks University’s governance and representing the institution programme is a fantastic way for them to give something to the generous funding we receive of the future. It has also attracted the competition. we have seen a 30% + rise from 2012 Donate your time and internationally. back to the University. Many alumni are already involved from our supporters. In the last vital role in aviation security expertise and contribute The impact of alumni volunteers cannot be in sharing their knowledge and expertise, as they value the year we raised over £2 million to Forever Surrey underestimated. By volunteering graduates can make a education they received at Surrey. It helps them see first- major funding for pioneering research We have been successful in the past to the University’s support research, new facilities and in registrations for Open Days and a vital contribution to what makes Surrey successful. They hand the difference they can make to our students. Their success tomorrow’s talent through bursaries projects, including our new 5G with a ‘Top for Jobs’ brand strategy dramatic increase in attendance. We actively contribute to the University meeting its objectives, support is deeply appreciated and scholarships. support both current and former students – and help Surrey “By developing a formal programme, we can increase a wealth of experience in such systems, the pace with technological change but driving its Innovation Centre. but this is no longer enough and does have also found through qualitative Volunteering maintain and grow its reputation across the world. the ways in which our alumni are able to assist. We want Sometime people can feel a little nervous when passing through security at airports and possibly display This month, the University is launching the Forever to create a volunteering community at the heart of the All of this will have a positive not represent the breadth and depth Surrey Volunteer Programme, which aims to highlight Forever Surrey network and are looking forward to abnormal behaviour, but how do you distinguish between a worried passenger and a terrorist? research that students find the the volunteer opportunities available to our alumni. The working with our alumni to build a rewarding and effect for those who form part of the of what we offer: industry placements/ expression ‘wonderful things happen Programme programme is a formal way of recognising and celebrating worthwhile programme.” Surrey family, including our alumni. employability; teaching and learning here’ as highly optimistic, fostering 18 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 19 22 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 23 evolution. The University wants to reflect our excellence; research intensity and a sense of opportunity, promoting University responded to this report to help focus wonderful environment and the entrepreneurship. a balance of the arts and sciences, n the age of computer alerts and that very often the questions do not the truth, we can use changes in ground-breaking work taking place We believed it was time to take enticing them to find out more, and CCTV surveillance, sometimes good actually require a person to lie, and an behaviour as a clue that person may across our institution, and recently a new look at what was important get a real sense that students enjoy Iold-fashioned human judgement initial computer traffic light system be lying,” said Professor Ormerod. embarked on a complete review and for our audiences and then how we being here. its success (pages 14-15). can play a significant role in counter- highlighting ‘risky’ passengers can “How that manifests itself will be refocusing of our branding so that portrayed ourselves. terrorism activity. distract the interviewer from observing individual to them but because of the Pagesit captures and best promotes17 why Page 18–21 Pages 22–23 Professor Tom Ormerod in the the person’s behaviour. initial baseline questioning, a screener Surrey is such a wonderful place to What is the new brand strategy and Department of Psychology has “One of our researchers used can spot the difference.” study, work and live. what does it represent? developed, with Dr Coral Dando from her husband’s passport to travel on In a mock passenger study when a We spoke to Mike Hounsell, Director The new brand strategy ‘re-imagines’ Another important area which is benefiting the University of Wolverhampton, purpose – and because she wasn’t group of people with made-up cover of Marketing and Communications, to the way we present ourselves to the a security screening method that flagged up by the computer as stories mingled with real passengers, tell us more. world. Our brand promise is ‘we has been used effectively by both suspicious, they didn’t even notice,” screeners detected 70% of those lying, Wonderfulinspire people to achieve things wonderful Volunteering Supporting Surrey the UK and US governments. said Professor Ormerod. Needless whereas the system currently used Why did the University develop a things’. At its heart are five key from technological advances is the fight against The Transportation Security and to say, this was an exercise and the detected only 3%. new brand strategy? values/characteristics that run through Administration department in the US researcher didn’t actually board a So far, four million passengers have With the introduction of higher fees all of our activities: is now considering implementing the plane! been screened and CCE has also alerted all universities have had to change • Innovation Philanthropy supports future method for inbound travellers. CCE initially builds a rapport with authorities to a paedophile ring and happentheir focus for recruitment. Surrey • Passionhere programme The key to its success is observing the passenger, asking easy questions money-laundering operation. has had to evaluate how it meets the • Collaboration crime. Fingerprints are still the most commonly behaviour change, not behaviour when they are not under pressure as a “The current system is very formal expectations of students with top • Openness per se. Called ‘Controlled Cognitive baseline. There then follows a series of and authoritative and can put the level qualifications within a more • Curiosity Engagement’ (CCE), the tool comprises questions, which are never the same most innocent of people on edge. Newcompetitive market. branding More than ever, These values are embeddedreflects the How alumni can inspire generations a three-stage informal, but controlled, twice, to learn more about them, and Our method feels much more like a students and their families are very in everything we do. Our interview that for a genuine passenger the final stage is veracity testing, using conversation, but still successfully carefully weighing up where to spend professional training year/ used form of evidence in criminal investigations. feels like a conversation, but for information learned so far, to root out identifies suspicious passengers. We their money and which institution employability, teaching and learning, someone lying has pitfalls. any suspicious people. believe CCE gets people to engage in can help them most in their future research intensity and entrepreneurial Currently, all travellers going to the “By observing someone’s security, take responsibility for their University’scareer journey. It’s important that they excellence values are driven by differing students and make a difference United States undergo a three-minute behaviour when they are asked own safety, and actively enjoy the understand what we can offer and combinations of these five qualities. Research by Surrey academics is leading the interview to identify suspicious people. questions that they ought to be able process of going through a security our brand is a key tool for getting that Alongside this new way of viewing But Professor Ormerod observed to answer easily if they are telling screening.” message out. the University, we also decided on 16 Forever Surrey Pages 24–30 Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 17 Page 31 Back page way in a new analysis method which is helping Network News In profile Leaving a legacy police to recover prints with more detail than conventional means (pages 6-7). One of Man’s greatest technological triumphs Contact us at is space exploration. An unfortunate side-effect Professor Sir Christopher M. Snowden Alumni and Alumni Relations Events and Reunions is the build-up of redundant parts or ‘space junk’ President and Vice-Chancellor Development Office Trudy Monk E: [email protected] University of Surrey E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1483 683143 Guildford, GU2 7XH, UK T: +44 (0) 1483 683695 Forever Surrey Annual Fund Scholarships Editor: Rona Cheeseman Kate Redrup Amintha Buckland E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1483 683776 T: +44 (0) 1483 689264 T: +44 (0) 1483 689236

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Professor Vaios Lappas

VC becomes new Tell us what President of Surrey celebrates league New system unveiled to remove you think Universities UK table success outdated satellites from space We are always keen to hear how we can improve our communication with our alumni. In the New Year, we will be carrying The University’s Vice- We are really proud that in the last few months the University The Surrey Space Centre at the University has successfully out a survey to help shape our Chancellor, Professor Sir has strengthened its position with a hat-trick of advancements in completed the design, testing and manufacture of the future communications, especially Christopher Snowden the national league tables, firmly placing Surrey with the leading European Space Agency’s (ESA) first deorbiting system for Forever Surrey Magazine and (FRS, FREng), has taken up universities across the UK and the top ten in two major surveys. telecommunications satellites. our departmental e-newsletter his new role as President Network Newsmail. Please do look of Universities UK, the In The Guardian University Guide 2014, the University. This assessment by our The project has developed a ‘gossamer partners to flight in the next year.” out for the survey in your inbox. representative organisation we rose four places to be ranked number 8 students shows we are doing a very good sail system’ that can be used for Dr Sven Erb, Project Manager We really want to hear your views for British universities. in the country; in the influential National job, but we are determined to improve still deorbiting satellites at the end of their from the ESA, added: “The Gossamer - it is your network and we want to Student Survey (NSS) Surrey moved further to ensure every student gets the life. Satellites no longer in use are Deorbit Sail technology is able to make sure it works best for you! In this new and prestigious public- up to 9th place in the UK for student most out of their University education and commonly referred to as space junk and make spacecraft liberate their LEO facing position, Sir Christopher satisfaction; and the latest Times/Sunday can look back with both fond memories could damage functioning satellites if orbit more quickly and burn up in the will represent the views of Times Good University Guide 2014 and an appreciation of the academic they collided. Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their It’s good UK university vice-chancellors ranked Surrey at number 12 - up from excellence they have come to expect and The system is intended mainly life. This will help us to reduce the to government ministers and 26th position in the Times and 21st in the deserve.” for Low Earth Orbits (LEO) but can risk of catastrophic satellite collisions, to talk decision-makers. His appointment Sunday Times last year. Recent changes in the Higher potentially be used in higher orbits, which is crucial for maintaining a has come during a period of In the South-East, Surrey is now ranked Education sector, such as the rise in tuition making use of solar radiation pressure sustainable space environment for Our annual Telephone Campaign change within higher education number two, second only to Oxford. fees, have made this a challenging time to perform end-of-life manoeuvres future generations. The mass efficiency will be taking place from 10 and this role will be crucial in Individual subjects also ranked for many universities. Yet Surrey has seen Professor Vaios Lappas, from the that Surrey Space Centre has achieved February to 2 March. It provides influencing opinion at a critical highly across all three league tables. Our applications increase by about a third University, said: “We are delighted to for this device is key for its success in the opportunity for students to time for the sector. School of Tourism and Hospitality was year-on-year, outpacing the national have completed the successful design, commercial space.” talk with our alumni about the “It is time for the higher number one in the UK by the Times/ average by a factor of 10 and our students manufacture and testing of ESA’s The deorbiting system uses a University and its progress. Last education sector to show Sunday Times Guide and by the Guardian now consistently achieve AAB grades at Gossamer Deorbiter, the first of its kind telescopic mast to extend the sail time, our enthusiastic team of leadership and to shape its own University Guide for five years in a row. A Level. internationally. deployment mechanism and then a student callers spoke to more than future, proactively working with Many subjects featured in the top 10 Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir “The project has been able to show large drag-sail of the size of 16-25m2 is 1,000 Surrey graduates, updating government, business and society in both guides, including Economics, Christopher Snowden said of the Times/ that the design of a low cost and robust brought into action. them on the University’s latest to define its own policies and Politics, Sociology, Civil Engineering and Sunday Times league table: “I am end-of-life deorbiting system is not only Extensive testing simulating the news and events, sharing campus goals,” said Sir Christopher. “I Electronic Engineering. delighted at this result which reflects our possible but can also lead to tangible harsh space environment took place in anecdotes, receiving valuable see my role as President as key in Talking about the NSS results, Professor continous improvement in teaching, products with a strong commercial the summer of 2013. The system can be careers advice and raising more facilitating this process.” Gill Nicholls, Vice-President and Deputy research and the student experience interest. We are looking forward to scaled for use for satellites in LEO with a than £70,000 for the Annual Fund. Vice-Chancellor Academic Affairs, to strengthen our position as a leading working with ESA on the steps to take size from 10kg to 1 tonne. said: “It’s a wonderful achievement for university in the UK.” this technology with our industrial

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Chemist makes her mark

Identifying criminals by their fingerprints has been a staple part of police investigations for more than a century.

he first fingerprint evidence involving a scene of crime ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) can reveal ridge detail in fingerprint ridge detail was still clearly visible even after 48 mark in England was heard at the Central Criminal fingerprints that cannot be developed successfully using hours. TCourt in 1902, when a burglar was found guilty because conventional developers. In the third example, fingerprints were buried in soil to an imprint of his left thumb was found in a newly painted She said: “SIMS works by directing a beam of charged replicate burial conditions that sometimes occur in casework. window sill. particles (ions) at the surface of the sample. This causes The Home Office tried all their conventional techniques but Today, fingerprints are the most commonly used form of molecules to leave the surface of the sample, and their failed to produce any ridge detail of the fingerprint; SIMS was evidence in criminal investigations, despite the introduction structure is detected in the mass spectrometer. Because the able to do so. of DNA evidence. They result in over 60,000 scenes of crime ion beam can be focused to a small spot size (less than the Dr Bailey added: “These results show that not only are identifications per year in the UK. thickness of a human hair) it can generate a molecular image mass spectrometry techniques able to reveal the ridge detail However, there are some prints that forensic teams still of that sample.” in a fingerprint, but also that they can give clues about find difficult, if not impossible, to identify. Latent fingerprints Dr Bailey’s study focused on three examples that have what is being left behind in a fingerprint not being targeted are not visible to the naked eye and require chemicals to challenged police forces around the globe. by conventional chemical developers. This could allow develop the ridge detail that can be used to identify a suspect. In the first case, fingerprints were deposited on aluminium the development of a new, more effective generation of But the recovery rate of fingerprints is low due to either the foil by the Netherlands Forensic Institute successively until fingerprint developers to be created.” type of surface the fingerprint is deposited on, the age of the the fingerprint became very faint. The fingerprint was fingerprint or the fact that the fingerprint has been exposed developed using superglue (cyanoacrylate), the common to certain environmental conditions. procedure for the police, but there were underdeveloped Recent research by Dr Melanie Bailey from the areas making identification difficult. The fingerprint was then Department of Chemistry has provided a new method scanned using SIMS, which managed to fill in the gaps and for revealing these fingerprints. She has been working in reveal the ridge detail. collaboration with the Home Office, the Israeli Police and the In the second example, the Israeli police were unsuccessful Netherlands Forensic Institute. in developing fingerprints on the handle of a hand grenade. Dr Bailey, who lectures on Analytical Chemistry and The police failed to recover the fingerprints within 24 hours, Forensics, has shown that a technique called secondary the limit for conventional techniques, but using SIMs the

Please go online to bring this story to life with a film: www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Dr Melanie Bailey

6 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 7 Were you surprised to be immensely proud. Being such a small We spoke nominated for this award? unit with the benefits and flexibility that brings is also a big motivator. Vice-Chancellor’s Completely. I had no idea friend It appeals to my entrepreneurial to Peter Will White had put my name spirit. Plus at the end of the day forward. It’s a massive compliment we’re making music for a living. We and it tickles me that my name about his finish each month with a handful of will be on the library where I spent Alumni Award 2013 records we can be proud of. award and many hours working. his recent You’ve had a very exciting What did you learn at couple of years – what’s Surrey on the Tonmeister been the highlight? course? success with Surrey didn’t teach me how to Emeli’s performance at the Olympic write a pop song but l gained an Games was one. We had no idea TMS. enormous amount of broader music how the song would be used and and recording knowledge. Surrey then for her to open the whole taught me to be self-disciplined ceremony with the set covered in and structured plus you are given newspaper was amazing. Another the ability to think about projects was watching Professor Green on a grander scale. My final-year perform the same song on the main dissertation on the ergonomics of stage at Glastonbury this summer. synthesisers isn’t that useful to me My mum was there and burst into in my career, but the skills I needed tears, causing me to burst into tears. to learn to do it are – such as Tell us about your researching, approaching a subject from more than one angle. I found involvement my small insight into the academic with The X Factor world fascinating. Prior to The X Factor last year, we It’s an incredibly hard course to were working with record label get on, and so all my peers were Syco, owned by Simon Cowell, smart and motivated, and I am in which produces The X Factor. The touch with many of them. show’s musical director approached us and said it would be great fun, What does the future which it was. There was a real sense Moustachioed Peter, front, with hold? of camaraderie being involved in colleagues Ben Kohn and Tom Barnes We just wrapped up our work such a big programme and it was a Songwriter and record producer Peter Kelleher has been honoured with the on three albums for Sony– fun break from our normal routine Vice-Chancellor’s Alumni Award for 2013. James Arthur, Little Mix and Ella of working in a small unit. We’ve Henderson. There’s a queue of new gone on to write and produce the projects to get into once we’ve had 2013 winner James Arthur’s first a little down time. We’ve recently single proper You’re Nobody ’Til his annual award is presented by the Vice-Chancellor for British rapper Professor Green in collaboration with set up a record label with Sony so Somebody Loves You. to an alumnus or alumna who has made an Emeli. Its success came off the back of another chart we’ll be keeping a close eye on Toutstanding contribution to their industry or society, topper, No Regrets, co-written and produced by the team emerging talent. We’re keen to in the past twelve months. The calibre of nominations and performed by fellow British rapper Dappy. What do you enjoy about follow up our success in the US with this year was extremely high as ever, truly showcasing the In August 2012 they had their third UK no.1 single working at TMS? Little Mix so we have a second trip exceptional work of our alumni across the globe. Peter’s (co-writing and production) in less than twelve months I’m working with my best friends out there in February. nomination shone out because of his particular success in with Wings by X Factor stars Little Mix. On the strength with whom l share a long history. I 2012. of this, TMS worked as resident producers for the 2012 started school with Ben when I was Peter, who graduated from the Music and Sound X-factor run. More recently they’ve made an impact in 9, met Tom at 14 and we’ve had the Tonmeister course in 2006, is a founding partner of TMS, the US where Little Mix have become the highest charting same manager, Paul Centellas, since together with Ben Kohn and Tom Barnes. In 2012 the debut British act with their album DNA, which entered the we were 21. Our first studio was a world saw his song Read all about it beautifully performed US billboard charts at no.4. Both the hit singles from this shed in Ben’s dad’s car park so to now by Emeli Sandé at the London 2012 Olympic Closing album – Wings and DNA – were co-written and produced be in the position we are makes me Ceremony. The song was already a number one UK success by TMS.

8 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 9 The race has started and it’s one Surrey wants to win. The prize: producing the research that underpins future 5G mobile devices.

5 is the he University is at the forefront of 5G technology. Professor Rahim Tafazolli, Head of the Centre for TCommunication Systems Research which includes the new 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC), says: “To our knowledge, nobody else in the word has approached the research on the same scale as us. It’s an magic important race and we want to stay one step ahead of everyone else.” Surrey’s expertise in mobile communication technology is internationally recognised and it has been awarded £35 million in funding from the Higher Education Funding number Council for England and a consortium of mobile operators and infrastructure providers to spearhead further research into 5G.

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With the fourth generation (4G) of mobile phones rolled out Researchers at 5GIC will be focusing on developing the 5G computer simulation. But the real challenge is seeing According to Professor Tafazolli, mobile technology will in the UK in the last few months, already providing higher ’know-how’ not the equipment, which Surrey’s partners the technology at work. continue to evolve, bringing newer generations onto the data speeds than 3G, why is research into 5G necessary? The will take forward. The two key areas are spectrum and The University campus will be the first place in the market, for applications and platforms not even dreamt of. answer is the sheer numbers of people who need or desire energy efficiency. Higher speeds will result from the work, world to test 5G technology by using lampposts as base He said: “The ‘perception of infinite capacity’ concept is data on the move. but this is not a priority target. stations around the campus to create a new ‘test-bed’ that a paradigm shift in the way research is done and I expect By 2020, data traffic will have risen 1,000-fold on 2010 “We are not going for higher speed just to differentiate will cover an area of four kilometres. that will evolve to future generations - 6G, 7G, 8G - whatever with an estimated 50 billion internet-capable devices. 5G from 4G. It will be faster but finding the technologies The test-bed will trial the technologies developed and will come. The younger engineers and researchers can take Without innovative technologies, the limited radio spectrum to enable 50 billion devices to connect to the internet will look at applications such as ultra-high definition and it further. A few years ago, we didn’t expect the likes of won’t be able to cope. in a few years’ time is more important,” said Professor 3D video, as well as performance of the radio network Facebook and twitter and in the same way we don’t know Research led by the 5G Innovation Centre is looking at what is coming, but innovators will generate smart ideas Tafazolli. generally. The first testing is due to take place next year. new ways to use the spectrum more efficiently, while at the and we need to prepare the technology to carry all these The starting point for the research has been the end same time improving the service for users. applications.” user and what they need from the technology. The Professor Tafazolli said: “Even though 4G is a state-of- New standards research team has coined the phrase ‘perception of the-art system, we are short of radio spectrum. We need infinite capacity’ as the byword for the user experience yet more advanced technologies to carry the huge amount The research will not only underpin 5G mobile of traffic we will be seeing in six years’ time. If we don’t and has built user profiles. devices and their networks, but contribute to the new act now there will be a closing down of web opportunities Professor Tafazolli explained: “This is our unique standards that need to be developed. The International instead of an opening up of new ones.” approach. It’s all about making sure that at any given Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations This closing down is not an option when the global time the user will have a service that allows them to do agency, will define a new requirement set that is agreed telecommunications industry is valued at $2.1 trillion per all they want. It’s ensuring they get value for money. before the research and development gets underway and annum and is already responsible for 6% of the world’s gross Every time they want to connect to a website, for technology can go to market. domestic product. The big challenge, according to Professor example, there should be no doubt over access.” “Once we are happy with the set of technologies that Tafazolli, is to maximize the use of the limited available In coming up with new technologies and systems of we have developed, in terms of performance, then we will What we’ve started could make Surrey a global leader in the radio spectrum and provide more sustainable technologies network design, researchers are using mathematical and push that particular technology towards standardization.” same way that we are recognised for our space research. and solutions. Professor Tafazolli

Professor Rahim Tafazolli

Artist’s impression of the new 5GIC building

12 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 13 In practical terms, what does this vision for government service Remaking delivery really mean? Let me highlight three emerging themes that dramatically change economic models for government, and offer major government for opportunities for entrepreneurs: • Open government data: Open access to government data is seen as the fuel for innovation. It allows businesses and the digital age individuals to make use of national datasets, such as healthcare and energy usage statistics, and local trend data in towns and cities, such as bus schedules Alan Brown, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Surrey Business School, and crime locations/frequencies. examines the new government strategy to put technology at the heart of its service. • New government-focused technology infrastructure: A new set of hen was the last time you stepped inside a revolution, but also a cultural shift in what people companies providing innovative branch of your bank? For millions of people expect now in service delivery speed, accuracy, and services for government will emerge. in the UK the answer would probably be transparency. People are now much more likely to The Government will be looking W for new service providers to create “months ago” or perhaps “last year”. That’s because input information directly into an online system. they do all their banking online, along with a host Although the vast majority (82%) of the UK the infrastructure needed to offer of other everyday tasks such as ordering the weekly population is online most people rarely use online innovative, web 2.0-style services, based shopping, checking a train timetable, paying their gas government services, and it is this trend that the on open software standards. It’s likely bill and filing a tax return. Britain has gone digital in a Government wants to change. Not only will the some of these service providers will be big way, and many people now automatically turn to strategy save people time, the Government argues, new government-focused enterprise online services as their first port of call. but the digital process will save money. A 2012 public companies with significantly different The Government wants to tap into this mindset sector study (SOCITM) across 120 local councils business models. with its new strategy for bringing services online, estimated that the cost of contact for face-to-face which it’s calling ‘Digital by default’. Its aim is to transactions averages £8.62, for phone £2.83, but for • Easier interaction with government make government services more accessible, while web only 15 pence. It estimates that moving services agencies: Bringing existing services online also encouraging users to view the Government’s from offline to digital channels will save between is an easy place to start, but it is only online environment as a platform for wider £1.7 and £1.8 billion a year. a first step. Existing services may need public debate and collaboration. This approach – As it stands, the GDS represents the first step to be radically altered, and completely Government-as-a-Platform (GaaP) – opens up a on a more fundamental journey. This new era of new services now become possible (in new world of companies offering services based on government service delivery – sometimes referred fact, essential) to meet changing citizen government data and citizens actively participating to as ‘Government 2.0’ – is a complete re-imagining expectations. We’ll see many new in government decision-making. of how government interacts with its citizens, and pressures as we understand the services A major milestone in achieving this vision enables citizens to interact with each other. citizens want from their government in of government in the digital age was the recent The aim of Government 2.0 is to use collaborative the digital age. publication of the Government Digital Strategy web 2.0 technologies, such as social networking and These themes are clear motivation for a (GDS). Essentially, the GDS is intended to play a virtual communities, to bring about a widespread significant change in how government critical role in defining how the government’s IT change in the way people solve collective problems Please go online to bring this story to life with a film: delivers services, and a revolution in the systems will evolve to allow UK citizens online access at all levels and hence open up government much www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey business opportunities that are emerging to the most crucial government services, such as more widely. A vision needs to be painted that helps as a result. Their potential impact on claiming benefits, applying for a driving licence, and all stakeholders – government procurement agencies, both society and the economy cannot submitting tax forms. technology providers, academics, and citizens alike – Professor Brown was one of the guest speakers be overstated. The digital technology Digitization of service delivery has been one of realise the enormity of the change taking place, to gain at the first event in our series of Surrey Business revolution has pushed us to the edge of a the most rapid and compelling trends of the past an understanding of the possibilities and challenges School lectures which focus on issues such as the fundamental reform of government service two decades. It has spurred not just a technical this brings. one discussed here. To find out about more events delivery. Interesting times lie ahead. Professor Alan Brown in the series, visit www.surrey.ac.uk/sbs/events

14 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 15 Please go online to bring Professor Tom the two words that we feel sum this story to life with a film: Ormerod from up our brand idea or philosophy: www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Wonderful things Create the Department Create Wonder. describes our of Psychology innovations in wonder and enterprise happen here and Wonder frames our inherent academic curiosity and the furthering of teaching and learning. This year has been an exceptionally successful one for Surrey. Our new brand strategy aims to The University has climbed significantly in all the major UK put the University at the forefront league tables, attracting a record number of applications and of academic endeavour to be an an extremely high calibre of students across the board. institution primarily focused on attracting the brightest and most enquiring individuals, both students and staff. This will enhance our urrey is a vibrant, forward- As we move up the league tables, reputation internationally and build thinking community and has we are increasingly competing with on the success of our rise through the Human judgement plays Sinvested significantly to enhance Russell Group institutions, and we league tables domestically. its teaching and research. The new need to have a clear story to tell, that School of Veterinary Science will be explains what we excel at, what we What difference has it made so far? training the global veterinary surgeons stand for and how we are different to Since the introduction of this message, vital role in aviation security of the future. It has also attracted the competition. we have seen a 30% + rise from 2012 major funding for pioneering research We have been successful in the past in registrations for Open Days and a projects, including our new 5G with a ‘Top for Jobs’ brand strategy dramatic increase in attendance. We Sometime people can feel a little nervous when passing through security at airports and possibly display Innovation Centre. but this is no longer enough and does have also found through qualitative abnormal behaviour, but how do you distinguish between a worried passenger and a terrorist? All of this will have a positive not represent the breadth and depth research that students find the effect for those who form part of the of what we offer: industry placements/ expression ‘wonderful things happen Surrey family, including our alumni. employability; teaching and learning here’ as highly optimistic, fostering The University wants to reflect our excellence; research intensity and a sense of opportunity, promoting wonderful environment and the entrepreneurship. a balance of the arts and sciences, n the age of computer alerts and that very often the questions do not the truth, we can use changes in ground-breaking work taking place We believed it was time to take enticing them to find out more, and CCTV surveillance, sometimes good actually require a person to lie, and an behaviour as a clue that person may across our institution, and recently a new look at what was important get a real sense that students enjoy Iold-fashioned human judgement initial computer traffic light system be lying,” said Professor Ormerod. embarked on a complete review and for our audiences and then how we being here. can play a significant role in counter- highlighting ‘risky’ passengers can “How that manifests itself will be refocusing of our branding so that portrayed ourselves. terrorism activity. distract the interviewer from observing individual to them but because of the it captures and best promotes why Professor Tom Ormerod in the the person’s behaviour. initial baseline questioning, a screener Surrey is such a wonderful place to What is the new brand strategy and Department of Psychology has “One of our researchers used can spot the difference.” study, work and live. what does it represent? developed, with Dr Coral Dando from her husband’s passport to travel on In a mock passenger study when a We spoke to Mike Hounsell, Director The new brand strategy ‘re-imagines’ the University of Wolverhampton, purpose – and because she wasn’t group of people with made-up cover of Marketing and Communications, to the way we present ourselves to the a security screening method that flagged up by the computer as stories mingled with real passengers, tell us more. world. Our brand promise is ‘we has been used effectively by both suspicious, they didn’t even notice,” screeners detected 70% of those lying, inspire people to achieve wonderful the UK and US governments. said Professor Ormerod. Needless whereas the system currently used Why did the University develop a things’. At its heart are five key The Transportation Security and to say, this was an exercise and the detected only 3%. new brand strategy? values/characteristics that run through Administration department in the US researcher didn’t actually board a So far, four million passengers have With the introduction of higher fees all of our activities: is now considering implementing the plane! been screened and CCE has also alerted all universities have had to change • Innovation method for inbound travellers. CCE initially builds a rapport with authorities to a paedophile ring and their focus for recruitment. Surrey • Passion The key to its success is observing the passenger, asking easy questions money-laundering operation. has had to evaluate how it meets the • Collaboration behaviour change, not behaviour when they are not under pressure as a “The current system is very formal expectations of students with top • Openness per se. Called ‘Controlled Cognitive baseline. There then follows a series of and authoritative and can put the level qualifications within a more • Curiosity Engagement’ (CCE), the tool comprises questions, which are never the same most innocent of people on edge. competitive market. More than ever, These values are embedded a three-stage informal, but controlled, twice, to learn more about them, and Our method feels much more like a students and their families are very in everything we do. Our interview that for a genuine passenger the final stage is veracity testing, using conversation, but still successfully carefully weighing up where to spend professional training year/ feels like a conversation, but for information learned so far, to root out identifies suspicious passengers. We their money and which institution employability, teaching and learning, someone lying has pitfalls. any suspicious people. believe CCE gets people to engage in can help them most in their future research intensity and entrepreneurial Currently, all travellers going to the “By observing someone’s security, take responsibility for their career journey. It’s important that they excellence are driven by differing United States undergo a three-minute behaviour when they are asked own safety, and actively enjoy the understand what we can offer and combinations of these five qualities. interview to identify suspicious people. questions that they ought to be able process of going through a security our brand is a key tool for getting that Alongside this new way of viewing But Professor Ormerod observed to answer easily if they are telling screening.” message out. the University, we also decided on

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ach year, the University of Surrey receives the the excellent contribution they make to the Surrey Welcome to the voluntary support of alumni, friends, local businesses community, through their time, expertise and connections. Eand entrepreneurs. This gift of time and expertise It will also soon create new roles for international country helps in many important ways. Some of the ways our ambassadors and class representatives. supporters help us is in providing students with interview Trudy Monk, Head of Alumni Relations, said: “Our skills and career guidance, mentoring students in the alumni’s involvement in these ways is extremely valuable. development of fledgling businesses, advising on the Alumni are our greatest asset – and the new volunteering University’s governance and representing the institution programme is a fantastic way for them to give something Donate your time and internationally. back to the University. Many alumni are already involved expertise and contribute The impact of alumni volunteers cannot be in sharing their knowledge and expertise, as they value the Forever Surrey underestimated. By volunteering graduates can make a education they received at Surrey. It helps them see first- to the University’s vital contribution to what makes Surrey successful. They hand the difference they can make to our students. Their success actively contribute to the University meeting its objectives, support is deeply appreciated support both current and former students – and help Surrey “By developing a formal programme, we can increase Volunteering maintain and grow its reputation across the world. the ways in which our alumni are able to assist. We want This month, the University is launching the Forever to create a volunteering community at the heart of the Surrey Volunteer Programme, which aims to highlight Forever Surrey network and are looking forward to the volunteer opportunities available to our alumni. The working with our alumni to build a rewarding and Programme programme is a formal way of recognising and celebrating worthwhile programme.”

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As well as the positive impact the past volunteering has on the University and its students, there are also benefits for to life those involved.

A recent survey carried out by TimeBank Battersea alumni are being (through Reed Executive) showed that encouraged to cast their memories volunteering can help boost your career. back and help fill in the blanks The results of the survey indicate that 73% of the University’s archives of employers at 200 of the UK’s leading department. businesses would prefer to recruit a candidate with volunteering experience, and 94% of employers who participated in any items of the University’s the study stated that volunteering can add I’ve always felt passionately about the University, and, as I felt at home archives, particularly photographs to skills. Furthermore, 94% of employees here, being able to share this with prospective students means that my from Battersea, have no recorded who volunteered to learn new skills experiences can be of benefit to someone else. M date and so the catalogue is not as complete as benefited either by securing their first job, Lewis Young, Law graduate it could be. improving their salary, or being promoted. The archives department is a valued source of material reflecting the rich history of Surrey and Battersea and ensuring memories live on for future generations. The collection dates Where you can make a difference back to the founding of Battersea Polytechnic Institute in 1891, and includes newsletters, Wherever you are in the world, you can provide invaluable support to Surrey by volunteering as little or as much time handbooks, committee minutes, examinations as you can spare. Please consider helping us in some of the following ways: pages, plus many more artefacts that capture life at the University throughout the years. Share industry knowledge and Become an international ambassador Contacts The University will be launching its Oral experience Represent Surrey at recruitment fairs Put us in touch with people or history Project at the 2014 Battersea Reunion Support students by providing and help us to organise overseas companies who might be interested (see p28 for details), which provides the professional advice through CV events and small gatherings. in the University. Relationships chance to capture and share the many amazing workshops, attending networking with industry are often mutually Host or provide a venue for an event stories and anecdotes of our Battersea Alumni. events or holding a guest seminar. beneficial. or organise a class reunion Mentor a student or alumni Provide a venue for one of our These are just some of the ways Offer one-to-one advice to current professional networking or social you can help us. Let us know Call for personal archives: students and alumni who want to events. If you can host an event – or about the kind of support you The Battersea Archives rely on graduate work in your industry or country - have a venue which may be suitable - are able to offer. stories and donations to build the or who need specialist help with a please let us know. collection. In particular we look for those professional issue. personal items that represent the student Become a class co-ordinator experience and bring history to life, such Speak to prospective students at Organise a class, course or sports Contact as: class notes, student magazines, event University Open Days club reunion, or help to find our lost For more details see posters, photographs and diaries. Prospective students can benefit alumni and encourage others to get greatly from someone who has back in touch with the University. our website: already experienced the course and www.surrey.ac.uk/ If you have some time to take part in Initiate a PTY placement or internship the post-graduation job hunt, and volunteering or contact helping us build our history or would like to Help students gain invaluable who is passionate about their time at Emma Pryke at send any materials please contact: experience with a placement year or Surrey. [email protected] Emma Pryke, Volunteer Officer internship at your company or place [email protected] or call 01483 683148. of work.

20 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 21 supporting surrey the School of Veterinary Science. The Series saw the launch of a new report The University strongly believes School aims to inspire and educate ‘Surrey Uncovered’ that identified the that the knowledge it generates should the veterinary professionals who will serious social and economic issues in be used to help society and improve advance veterinary medicine to meet pockets of Surrey. people’s lives. We are very grateful for the needs of a changing world through Education and research has a role all the donations we receive, small or the ‘One Health – One Medicine’ to play in overcoming many of these large, which contribute to an enriching philosophy. Our vision is to create a obstacles. The University strives to environment, where students can grow Investing in centre of excellence for veterinary do this through our research into and learn, and funds life-changing medicine and science in the South- health areas such as obesity, heart research. East and work locally, nationally and disease and nutrition, and by making globally to deliver multi-disciplinary education available to all through the future research and innovative education programmes such as the In2Surrey to benefit veterinary medicine. We scheme that recruits students from share this vision with a number of under-represented groups. Widening leading veterinary organisations and participation and outreach is an One of the challenges highlighted by the 2012 Pearce Report’s review of philanthropy in UK local practices who have pledged their important dimension of the higher education was the need for universities such as Surrey to promote public understanding support for the new venture. University’s work in raising aspirations of the impact we make on society – from improving young people’s life chances to offering The University is a community and attainment for students from a solutions to some of the biggest issues of our times. within the wider community of Surrey. range of backgrounds. The county is perceived as a wealthy, leafy one, but we still have areas where families struggle to survive financially igher education has a life- Contributions to our Annual Fund fortunate that we receive backing from on our doorstep. If you would like more changing effect on young benefit all students through improved a number of companies who want to The University has joined with information about how people, irrespective of their facilities and opportunities, such as support talented students and further H the Community Foundation for you can support Surrey or financial circumstances, and there the Hardship Fund, which provides research. For example, BP has invested Surrey to address these problems, would like to be sent the 2012/13 is no better way of investing in the vital support to those who face serious in a new research centre to improve with the collective aim of increasing Supporting Surrey report, please future. financial difficulty through no fault recovery of crude oil, Santander philanthropy within the county. The contact Chris Gethin, Director Much of our research underpins of their own. Beneficiaries range from provides scholarships for students first event in our Philanthropy Lecture of Development and Alumni and supports the work of other a PhD student hoping to find new who want to study abroad, and Fluor Relations, at charities and organisations. For ways to beat tuberculosis to a talented has upgraded chemical engineering [email protected] or on example, improved detection rates actress who so nearly had to give facilities which the Organisation for +44 (0)1483 689210. and treatment of prostate cancer have up on her dream. the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons been developed by scientists at Surrey Many of our donors are alumni who (the recent Nobel Peace Prize winner), which will make a real difference to want to give something back to their uses to train weapons’ inspectors. thousands of patients. The University university. However we are also Partnerships such as these are vital is at the cutting edge of research that for our work to continue. One of our helps people all over the world have newest and biggest investments is access to safe water, and our new 5G Innovation Centre is leading the world in designing the next generation of mobile telecommunications. All of this is made possible thanks to the generous funding we receive from our supporters. In the last year we raised over £2 million to support research, new facilities and tomorrow’s talent through bursaries and scholarships.

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Sporting charity offers hope to disadvantaged children across the world

hat goes on tour definitely and creativity, but, most importantly, to give them a better chance in life. does not stay on tour. to have fun. Only three per cent of children go WThis is the message that Surrey Business School has been on to tertiary education and our MBA alumnus Andy Berry is keen to involved with Andy’s charity for a focus is to get them on a high school promote through his charity, touraid, number of years, and MBA students scholarship through their sporting which uses sporting tours to give hope regularly assist touraid through visits ability.” and inspiration to children from some to countries where the charity has In Kenya, touraid is working with of the most deprived communities links, lending expertise and support. SKRUM, a charity whose aim is to offer around the world. Since November In South Africa, touraid works children a better future through rugby. 2006 more than 900 children from 26 with United Through Sport on its Felix Oloo is a teacher at New Life different countries have visited the Junior School of Excellence Program, Africa School in Nakuru and coaches UK, funded through the programme. based at a primary school within the the youngsters, some of whom were The youngsters come from very disadvantaged community in Nelson on the tour. He says the project has poor backgrounds but are united Mandela Bay. The project selects made a huge difference to the lives of through their love of sport. touraid children initially on their sporting his students. has set up links with other charities ability. The children are expected to “We started up a boys’ team first, which work on the ground, coaching attend daily after school activities, which came on tour to the UK in 2006. children in a number of sports, which continue to nurture their talent, It was such a positive experience for particularly rugby. as well as develop them further by them and five of them are now playing The benefits are much more providing extra life skills sessions, for the national under-15 team. The than simply gaining ball skills. “The personal mentoring and academic boys’ experience encouraged the girls challenges facing these children are support. and we set up a team for them. beyond description and, as they are The ultimate goal is to help “On this trip I have seen a big from very humble backgrounds, them win scholarships to attend change in the ways the girls behave. they have little support to meet such senior school. United Through Sport I can see who will take up leadership challenges,” said Andy. “We fully continues to support the children roles and girls who up to now have expect that, upon their return, they with individual needs, such as food, been unable to express their feelings will become the catalysts for changing transport and extra tuition, as well as are talking away. This tour will remain attitudes in their communities.” school fees and uniform costs. in their hearts forever.” The most recent group of children Nick Mould, who helps run the Hluma, 13, from Kenya, agrees that to visit – 10 girls from Kenya and 10 initiative and travelled with the being on the programme has made a from South Africa – spent a day at youngsters on their recent visit, said: big difference to her life: “I like playing Surrey Business School and Surrey “We work with 18,000 children from sport because it keeps me busy and Sports Park, taking part in a number township communities. We’re using stops me from doing wrong stuff. It of events designed to foster team-work sport to develop the kids holistically, has built me up.” Please go online to bring this story to life with a film: www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey

24 Forever Surrey Save paper: go digital | www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey 25 NETWORK NEWS Wheels on fire Sporting supports Jasmijn Muller, MSc Tourism Development 2008, cycled an impressive 674 kilometres at the Le Mans 24-hour Velo, and was crowned the solo female adds to student winner. She was also placed in the men’s solo top ten too. Pushing the boundaries The Le Mans Velo is a unique gathering of experience almost 2,000 cycling fans, battling it out during a memorable race on Le Mans Bugatti Circuit where Sport is a defining part of many students’ university many of the greatest motor-sport champions made experience, whether for fun, fitness or competition. That’s history. why our Annual Fund regularly supports Team Surrey in Jasmijn, who works as a consultant at a number of ways. This year more than £20,000 has been Whitebridge Hospitality in London, said: “Having granted to several clubs to enhance facilities. What a sporty lot our alumni are! In the last issue we reported on Chris Finill’s epic run across recovered from Le Mans, I can now look back The rugby and American football teams are to benefit America. Now two graduates have been in touch to tell us about their own physical challenges. with great pride on an amazing event and epic from two sets of posts for use on the new rugby pitches achievement. The humming sound of approaching currently being constructed on the terrace at Surrey carbon wheels, the frightening speed of the Sports Park. Another hugely popular sport at Surrey is peloton, the spontaneous encouragements of fellow badminton. Many of the nationalities that make up the Running man competitors and spectators calling out your name, University population find badminton an attractive and and even the leg-sapping climb up to the Dunlop exciting sport. To support performance programmes and Most of us would think a marathon bridge (every four kilometres!) and the battle student participation, the Annual Fund has funded four was tough enough to complete, against sleep and the elements in the darkest hours: new sets of badminton posts that conform to competition but Tim Lambert, BSc International these are all great memories. criteria and elite athletes’ needs. Hospitality and Tourism 2004, runs “What has made the achievement even more Members of Team Surrey’s trampolining club are twice that length as a hobby. special is that I managed to raise nearly £2,400 for bouncing with joy after receiving a grant from the Tim moved from marathon Cancer Research UK, a very worthy cause.” Annual Fund to replace dated equipment. The club has distance to ultramarathons last year achieved considerable medal success, despite the lack of a and in his first 50-mile cross-country competition-standard trampoline and having one deemed race finished in the top third. This unfit for use. The grant has enabled the club to buy year he has completed two 50-mile two good second-had trampolines, one at competition races and finished in 9th place for standard. The new equipment means the club can now his age group. He came 20th overall host competitions, and the further good news is that the at the Bath cross-country marathon three elite trampolining athletes studying at Surrey on in July, widely regarded as the the High Performance Athlete Support Scheme can start toughest marathon in the UK. training with the club and pass on their experience. More As if this wasn’t challenge information at www.surrey.ac.uk/annualfund enough, Tim will be building up to 100-mile races next year and running internationally in 2015. Tim said: “I want to push my body Jasmijn Muller at Le Mans 24Hr Velo and mind to the limit to see what Grad Sport Day I am capable of. Once you go past marathon distance it is in your head Do you think back with nostalgia on your as much as your legs and I believe days of playing a sport at Surrey? this has helped me in business, as well as a person, in knowing you can There’s a chance to relive those moments! do more than you think you can and Together with the Student Union Sports are only limited by your desire and Societies we will be hosting our inaugural Sports belief to achieve something. Day on 17 May 2014. Read more about Tim’s races at If you were a member of a Student Union his blog: http://fromsofatoultra. wordpress.com/ Sports Society, or currently enjoy playing sports, and fancy forming part of the alumni teams, please contact us via [email protected]. Tim Lambert Jasmijn Muller on the podium

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We are grateful to the many alumni who share their news with us. We cannot fit all your stories Save the date: Battersea in this section, but have put many more on our website: www.surrey.ac.uk/foreversurrey Hannah Bradley (BSc Psychology Michael G. Barrett MBE (Civil Reunion, 20 June 2014 2012) Engineering 1951) and Margaret E. Following graduation, I completed Barrett (née Botterill) Domestic a Primary PGCE at the University of Science 1952) The University will be hosting a special reunion for alumni Winchester. I have started my first Congratulations to Michael and of Battersea Polytechnic on Friday 20 June. The University is teaching post, teaching a lively year Margaret who celebrated their home to a fantastic collection of memorabilia which has been 6 class at an “outstanding” school in Diamond Wedding on 15 August lovingly put together by our archives team and spreads from Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire. I know 2013. Both are still playing golf! 1891 onwards. We will be inviting Battersea alumni to join us I have found the right profession; for lunch at our Lakeside Restaurant, followed by a unique it’s hard work but the children are Alison Northey (née Stapley) (BMus 1985) chance to view some of the materials. The event will also mark fantastic. Since graduating I have been lucky enough to work in music ever the launch of our Battersea Oral History project, where we will since and have played piano for many famous people, with Sting be asking alumni to share their memories of Battersea, as part Tim Albert (BSc Human Relations 1970) last year proving to be a highlight - he even took me to lunch! of our Battersea archive project (see page 21). Has anyone got a copy of Surrey Guardian in 1967 – or any I continue to play/accompany as much as possible but my main other memories of 1967-70 they would like to share? I am doing income comes from piano teaching. I teach around 75 people a what retired journalists tend to do and writing a memoir – week so life is chaotic. I am married to Richard (a brass player) though I hope it will look more at the things I saw and wrote and have one daughter - Kirsty, a singer - who is embarking on A Surrey graduate Nabil Shaban with Dr Who Colin Baker and Charity connection for about than the things I did. If you can help please e-mail me: level music. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me companion Lisa Greenwood Surrey graduate [email protected] - [email protected] Rosina Howe-Teo (MBA 1996) I was honoured with the Asia Women One of our alumni has praised the work of Leadership Award 2013 on 1 August Surrey students for their help with the blood 2013 by the international professional Look who’s back cancer charity Anthony Nolan. body, the Chief Marketing Officer Council (CMO). I am the only Chief Innovation Dr Emma Radway-Bright (BSc Microbiology 1995) has recently Officer, and only recipient from the Starring in their own adventure series is a become Head of Transplantation Services for Anthony Nolan government sector, to be accorded claim few Surrey alumni could make, but for and was delighted to discover there is a student-led branch of the this prestige. My MBA from Surrey has one of our graduates it’s been part of his life charity at the University. been instrumental in my professional Nick Hatley (BSc French and European Studies 2006) for 25 years. Surrey Marrow is a Students’ Union group and encourages development over the years and has I now live in San Francisco. I have been here for seven years young healthy people to register on the bone marrow register. certainly helped hone my management and this year I got married in Cambridge to my American bride Nabil Shaban, who graduated in 1979 with a BSc in Anthony Nolan helps the 63% of UK blood cancer patients who skills to the level it is today. I am proud to Keegen Brookes in beautiful Landbeach where I grew up. I loved Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology, has played the part of will not find a matching donor from within their families. be regarded as one of Singapore’s well my time at Surrey Sil, a slug-like character, in a Dr Who spin-off since the 1980s, Emma said: “Surrey Marrow, founded two years ago, has respected CIOs and a leading opinion and makes a return to the role in January next year. already recruited over 200 students. As a key part of the charity’s leader. Thank you for playing a crucial Mark Somen (BSc Hotel and Catering Management 1990) Audio adventure Doctor Who: Antidote to Oblivion is a direct work is recruiting young part in shaping my success. Going through my mid-40s midlife crisis has driven me to start sequel to Sil’s TV adventures, Vengeance on Varos and The Trial donors to the bone marrow running. Although I’m Kenyan, I have never really been as good of a Time Lord. register, I’m really proud Rabindra Nath (Robin) Parbat (BSc Metallurgical as my country-folk, but still training for the NY marathon. One of Nabil received an honorary doctorate from Surrey in 1997, that Surrey students are still Engineering 1961) my latest passions is this incredible conservation trust called the in recognition of his career achievements and his work to carrying on the tradition We are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary this year on Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust – www.maasaiwilderness. change public perceptions of disabled people. Nabil was born of giving to others in every 2 December. I still pursue consultancy services and have just org. Anyway, I am raising £3,200 and figure if everyone reading with brittle bone disease and moved to Britain from Jordan, way they can! It’s great to be helped a group of young entrepreneurs set up an aluminium this would send me £5 - that’s it, just FIVE! - then I will have aged three, to receive medical care. working in an organisation rolling mill system for melting and casting aluminium alloy rolling reached my goal before breakfast tomorrow. And I can then Following graduation, Nabil set up, with Richard where I’m still connected to the ingots, followed by scalping, preheating, hot rolling, cold rolling, focus on my training and make my country proud! http://www. Tomlinson, Graeae theatre company, the first disabled- University.” stretching, blanking, annealing and circle making for quality crowdrise.com/nyc2013/fundraiser/marksomen1 led company in Britain. Nabil said: “If I die tomorrow, I For more information, visit kitchen wares. All at my age of 78! It was a great challenge but Aside from that, I am running a hospitality consulting company Surrey graduate Dr Emma won’t mind because I will feel that I’ve helped to improve the Anthony Nolan site: the plant is in full operation. and loving life in NYC. Radway-Bright opportunities for disabled people to realise their dreams.” http://www.anthonynolan.org

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someone from that group, and I have not been in touch, do please make contact if you are interested in attending, or indeed even finding out more details. There is already an impressive list of participants, from across the HE diaspora, but the more the Volunteer blows merrier. Contact me via [email protected]

Chek (George) Yim (BSc Economics and Sociology 1978) the whistle on I am hoping to organise a reunion in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur for course mates and my friends from other courses from University football Malaysia and Singapore, who graduated in 1978. Please contact me via [email protected], Facebook (George Yim) or LinkedIn. Md. Aftab Hossen (MSc Mobile Communications Systems 2003) I want to share some good news about myself - I got married on Janet Wardle (BSc Combined Studies Programme 2002) 4 January, 2013, and the picture is on our honeymoon in Malysia. I’d like to make contact with mature students from my BSc Also in this year I have been promoted from the position of senior Archaeological group, tutored amongst others by Julie Wileman. executive to the lead engineer in the leading mobile operator If any of you are out there, please get in contact: (GrameenPhone Ltd.), in Bangladesh. I really miss UniS life … [email protected]

Graham Jones (BSc Human Biology 1978) Remembering… Doctors thought at one time that alumnus Steve Cottingham I recently visited the University of Surrey campus for the first time was just 30 minutes from death when an emergency dash to in many years. I was able to wander around the campus after Roger Doswell hospital revealed a massive blood clot in his thigh. giving a talk in the Business School. That building wasn’t there We are saddened to learn of the death of Roger Doswell in when I was a student - indeed half the buildings were not there August. Roger was a Hotel and Catering Student at Battersea ittle did Steve know at the time many years was a challenge but because Student/Trainee of the Year in Guildford and I see the Sports Hall is now an Arts Centre. It was lovely Polytechnic from 1952-55 and later a Research Fellow. He held that this life-threatening condition of my background in politics, I felt I could Borough Council’s Life with Style to wander around and bring back those memories of the past. several managerial positions in this country and abroad, before would lead him to the University’s play a fuller part.” Awards, the Outstanding Contribution Nowadays, I am a lecturer at the University of Buckingham, one his appointment as an advisor in tourism to several West Indies L door. Having spent 12 years working for Steve enjoyed all aspects of his course, to the Student Community accolade day a week. I also work for the Open University one day a week. Governments and, on a wider sphere, for the World Bank. In the London Transport Users’ Group, his particularly the stimulating debates with from the Students’ Union, and honorary The rest of the time I run my own business, helping businesses his retirement, Roger’s great love was the theatre, especially the medical condition meant he had to take tutors. But his other great love is football. membership of the Union last year. understand their online customers. I have a book coming out in ballet, but after contacting Parkinson’s disease he left his home early retirement, but he felt too young With many years’ experience of working This season, however, will be Steve’s December on that very topic, called Click.ology. You can find out in Sevenoaks to be near his daughter Justine in Dublin where he at 46 to contemplate gardening and as a volunteer administrator at various last as he feels it is time to hand over to a little more about that at http://uklik.me/clickology died. His son David is a hotel manager in Sydney, Australia. watching TV. levels in football, it was natural that he give others the opportunity to help lead It took two years for Steve to recover was invited to become involved with the the club. Matt Burdock (MSc Health Andy Collier but during that time he wondered if he University’s men’s team. “I will miss the day-to-day Psychology 2012) Andrew (Andy) Collier (BSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering would be able to pick up his studies 30 “I was invited to join the club by then involvement but I will always be at the Not long after completing my MSc my 1976) died suddenly of a heart attack on 12 July, aged 59. For years after leaving school at 16 with two president Gregg Nunn, an engineering end of the phone, and I shall keep an wife gave birth to our second baby, Mia a full obituary, please visit http://www.abtt.org.uk/news-and- O Levels. With a background as a district student who was in his final year. It had eye on them! I have met some truly McQuade-Burdock. In the last few months events/2013/7/andy-collier-abtt-obituary and country councillor, he approached been his ambition to lead the club into a wonderful people, not least the mass of I’ve been accepted at Southampton the politics department to see if they higher level of local football, something students who have passed through the University to study for my doctorate in clinical Neil Farrar would accept him as a mature student. which I was able to help with when I took football club. psychology. I believe the MSc I completed Neil passed away on 2 August 2013 aged 79. After starting his His interview went well and in over as club secretary and something the “If I had not been ill, I would never at Surrey was invaluable regarding my DClin career working for consulting engineers W.S.Atkins, Neil joined September 2005 Steve arrived as a fresher University football club achieved, some have come to the University and had such application and I have great memories of the University in Battersea as an assistant lecturer and established to study for a BA in Politics. “I was older two years after Gregg graduated. a marvellous experience. Given that my studying there. engineering geology as an important part of the syllabus in civil than nearly all the lecturing staff!” he “His enthusiasm and passion for the medical condition effectively stopped me engineering. Neil will be remembered as someone who always said. “Part of my reason for coming was cause was something that inspired me to from working full-time, my involvement Reunions had the students’ interests at heart and who helped to create to prove to those people who I had met in stay involved in the club as a volunteer.” with the University football club gave me the Surrey Civil Engineering Department as one of the foremost my career with degrees who thought they Seven years later that association is a purpose and the University itself gave Stephanie Bamford (BSc Home Economics 1978) departments in the country. were brighter than me that I had a good still going strong and Steve has worked me a feeling of belonging. It helped me I am organising a reunion for Home Economics 1974-1978 in mind. I also wanted to do something tirelessly for the team. During that time regain my life.” September/October 2014. completely different. he has received a number of awards for If you are a 1974-1978 Home Economist, or you know “Retraining my mind to study after so his commitment, including

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Everyone can leave a legacy. Please think about it. Contact:

Ian and Maxine Norley made the decision to set up a legacy Kate Redrup, Legacy Manager after a visit to Surrey to mark the 120th Anniversary of Alumni & Development Office Battersea. Their trip to campus was enough to convince them Senate House , University of Surrey that they wanted to do something to help students and Guildford GU2 7XH support world-changing research. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1483 689264 If you would like to know more about leaving a gift in your will, please contact Kate in confidence either on the phone, via email or through the post and she will be delighted to get in contact at your convenience.