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Editors’ Welcome Contents WelcomeW to the marine biologists are helping to conserve 20092 edition of the endangered horse mussel (p6), find 3 Editorial Queen’sQ alumni out how one student has given ‘Twitter’ magazine,m The its voice (p24) and learn how Queen’s GraduateG . pharmacists are fighting MRSA (p29).

ThisT issue features For those who have received a copy of exclusivee interviews the Roll of Graduates Questionnaire, withithQ Queen’s’ Chancellor,Ch ll His Excellency there is a new deadline of 30 November Kamalesh Sharma who will be officially for those wishing to be included in inaugurated in December and Mike Brown a free prize draw for returning their 4 Profile of Heathrow’s currently Chief Operating Officer of completed survey. Mike Brown Heathrow Airport who will take up the post of MD of London Underground next year. Alumni feedback on The Graduate is 6 - 8 Faculty of Medicine, always welcome to: [email protected]. And Norma Sinte (Director of Development and remember, you can keep up to date with Health and Life Sciences Alumni Relations) takes readers on a tour of news from Queen’s at: www.qub.ac.uk/ the new library, which opened for business alumni. 9 Annual Meeting of over the summer (see p10/11). Convocation We look forward to hearing from you. The Graduate also brings you the latest alumni news from around the world (see Gerry Power and Tracey McKinney, Class Notes p19-23). Plus you can read how Co-Editors

Message from the Director 10 The Library at Queen’s

As The Graduate of the University and the student body as a goes to print whole. 12 Graduate and Student around 3,500 of the Year students have Queen’s is taking a tough approach to left home for tackling this issue, while also addressing 14 Profile of His Excellency the first time aggravating factors such as alcohol abuse. Kamalesh Sharma to embark on Students and staff work closely with a range academic study. of partners, including landlords, Belfast I congratulate City Council, the PSNI and other academic 16 Queen’s Culture and Arts them all; they institutions to make the affected areas better have worked hard places to live, for local residents and our 18 Annual Blues Awards to achieve this students. and I wish them every success. 19 - 23 Class Notes In an address to parents in September, the At Queen’s we have always put our students Vice-Chancellor stressed that the University first. From our new-look Students’ Union to will not tolerate anti-social behaviour among 24 - 26 Faculty of Arts, Queen’s Sport (selected as a training camp any of its students. Several high profile Humanities and Social for the 2012 Olympics) and our new £50m campaigns warn about the dangers of Sciences library, we offer some of the best facilities in excessive alcohol and ask students to show the UK and Ireland. respect for themselves and their neighbours. 27 - 29 Faculty of Engineering Robust disciplinary procedures are in place and Physical Sciences We believe our students deserve the and every complaint is investigated. As a best Queen’s has to offer, academically, result, many students were fined and some culturally and socially. They can be our best suspended last year. 30 Queen’s International! ambassadors and we take pride in their achievements, achievements such as those A Belfast City Council community safety of Lisa Collins, from Omagh, who set up a wardens scheme is in place, part-funded by fundraising project for children in Uganda, the University, and we are also lobbying for and is this year’s Queen’s Student of the Year additional powers for police and wardens (see p12/13). such as on-the-spot fines, drink bans, and restrictions on parties in alcohol free zones. The majority of students enjoy their 32 Congratulations Class of University experience and earn an excellent It is crucial that the challenge of students’ 2009! degree. Many make a positive contribution anti-social behaviour is met decisively to to Queen’s and the South Belfast community, ensure that this year’s freshers and local 34 Perks but we are fully aware, that a small minority residents can enjoy the best ‘Queen’s engage in anti-social behaviour. This experience’ possible. damages the quality of life of local residents, 35 Miscellanea - Sudoku, particularly our close neighbours in the Norma Sinte, Director of Development Teaser, Quiz Holyland area, and tarnishes the reputation and Alumni Relations P4 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P5

‘When I was at school I didn’t really know ‘I also recall that we occupied one of the ‘All our major international competitors what career I wanted. I suppose I had a University’s buildings on campus as part of have more runways than Heathrow. passing interest in journalism and politics a student protest when we heard that the An additional landing strip would give us at the timet but I didn’t work hard enough MBA course at Queen’s was to stop,’ he greater flexibility and of course passenger High Flier at my A-levelsA to keep all of my options added, ‘but that is a story for another day!’ capacity. While we will continue to open. I have to confess that Queen’s was operate within strict environmental fourthfourth choice on my list of universities, After completing the second part of limits - by demanding quieter and cleaner For those who have to fly in andnd out of Heathrow on a but in retrospect I am really glad things his studies, Brown moved to Ealing aircraft - economically the arguments are regular basis the prospect of assumingassuming responsibilitresponsibilityy turned out as they did.’ in England with a couple of fellow compelling. It may still be eight to ten for one of the world’s busiest airportsairports would Queen’s graduates. A brief period in years away but if the UK is to compete probably be quite daunting. ThThee worwordsds “poisone“poisonedd TheThe middlemi of three children, Mike’s older Brand Management with Rank Hovis worldwide and if we are to attract chalice” spring to mind, yet takingaking on one ofof sister studieds medicine at Queen’s, while McDougall was followed by 19 years in international companies to locate here, his youngeryou brother followed the same senior operational and customer service London certainly needs more runway the major challenges in UK transportansport did not professionprofess after studying at Liverpool. roles at London Underground, now a part capacity and Heathrow is the obvious deter Queen’s graduate Mike Brown, who was Mike’s late father was also a Queen’s of Transport for London (TfL), where he location.’ appointed Chief Operating Officerfficer at Heathrow medic, and while his mother stayed at became Chief Operating Officer. in September 2008. Alumni Officerfficer GerryGerry PowerPower home tot raise the children, didn’t he feel Mike is married to Dundee graduate caught up with the Belfast-bornorn BSc (Econ) and under pressure to toe the family line? Brown was on duty, and one of the first Barbara, who comes from Bangor and MBA high flier on a recent visitit to LondonLondon.. to face a barrage of media interviews, in whom he met in London. Together they ‘There‘There was no pressure on me at all to the aftermath of the explosions which have a six year old son, Patrick, and the ‘At the time the position became vacant,cant, I hhadad beenbeen study medicine;m in fact my father was killed 52 people and resulted in over 700 family regularly comes back to Northern running the operations at London Undergroundnderground forfor rather pleased that I had other interests!’ injuries on 7 July 2005 in London. Ireland to visit family and friends and five years,’ said the affable Mike Brownown over coffeecoffee for weekends at their second home in in Terminal One. ‘In truth, though I waswas happy AnAn economicseco degree at Queen’s gave ‘After 9/11 the Tube was always on a Newcastle. there, the challenges were similar andnd I didn’t want Mike theth opportunity to develop his high state of alert, but nothing - not to regret not applying.’ interestinterest in a business career. Playing even growing up during the troubles in What of his own longer term plans - hockeyhockey for Queen’s Seconds (where Northern Ireland - could prepare you for where does Mike Brown see himself in Taking over just months after the embarrassingmbarrassing hehe sayssays he was ‘more committed than what happened that day,’ said Brown, five years? debacle that was the opening of Terminalminal Five, good’)good’) satisfied his sporting interests and clearly still moved by the trauma of Mike Brown is now responsible for 7,5007,500 staff,staff, involvementinvolve in the student version of the the attacks. ‘That said, the operations ‘Heathrow is a massive turnaround strategic relationships with dozens of national and AlAlliance Party addressed his political staff in particular, and of course the challenge, but I like a challenge… and international airlines, not to mentionn the 67 million curiosity. emergency services responded in an success, so that remains my current goal.’ passengers who pass through en routeute to over 180 unbelievable manner. I am proud to say destinations each year. ‘I guess I was a political activist that London’s response was to run a near Whatever lies in store, there’s no of sorts when I was at Queen’s, full underground and bus service the doubt that this affable and determined in the sense that I helped put up following day.’ Queen’sman, with a proven track record posters for an election in North in change management, will make a Down. At the time, however, Heathrow Airport presents a different set major contribution to any organisation he I couldn’t ever see myself of challenges. Mike Brown and his team might move to. following a political career in are tasked with driving up passenger Northern Ireland, certainly not service standards across five terminals - before seeing a bit of the world and the Heathrow Express train service Since this interview, Mike Brown has and getting a real job at least,’ into Paddington - and on transforming been appointed as Managing Director said Mike, no doubt relieved at the facilities provided for passengers and of London Underground. Brown said, how things later panned out. airlines. “In an ideal world I would have wanted Heathrow Airport to spend longer at Heathrow - but By the time he had qualified A recent Which? UK airport survey real improvement plans are in place with a BSc Econ in 1985 and suggested that Heathrow (which finished and already delivering. Despite the had started on his MBA, Mike near the bottom in most categories) has a downturn in the aviation sector, the ‘It is the first anniversary of the openingning of Terminal Brown’s career path was already lot of ground to make up. Mike Brown is, airport had the busiest August in our Five this week,’ said Mike, clearly undaunteddaunted in taking shape, helped, he recalls, however, clearly aware of the enormity of history! I am really confident that the his role, ‘and I am only too aware thatat we need by a labour relations fact-finding the task ahead. team I leave behind will continue to to improve the perception of Heathrowrow in light of trip to mainland Europe. this and other issues. Given that we are spending ‘We have to continue to improve our drive the performance higher and £1 billion annually over the next fivee years in ‘I have some really fond memories services every day. Massive building work higher once I leave. upgrading facilities, we need to ensureure that we ofo those years at Queen’s, and facilities regeneration are underway make every passenger’s journey betterter every particularlyp of lecturers Professors right around the Airport and we need “The challenges of the Underground time.’ RDCR and Boyd Black, John Simpson both to improve public perception and will be considerable - how to sustain “When I was at andan Frances Hill. deliver a world-class travelling experience and improve levels of service even as Responsibility for the world’s third biggestiggest school I didn’t really right across the board,’ he suggested. the system is rebuilt; and how to ensure (and the busiest international) airportrt ‘My‘My most vivid recollection however Already the league table of airports that the public get real value for money is a far cry from his upbringing in know what career I waswas of a wonderful economics society worldwide is showing that Heathrow’s as the investment takes place. I am very South Belfast. Mike Brown attended visit to the European Institutions in position is improving above many other excited at the opportunity to be at the Brackenber House, an old (now wanted” BrusselsBrus and Luxembourg made all large European airports. helm of the oldest and most important demolished) Victorian villa in MIKE BROWN thethe more enjoyable by the superb subway system in the world.” Cleaver Avenue in the south of camaraderiecam among class members And what of the arguments surrounding the city and a feeder school for andand several high-spirited evenings in the proposed third runway at Heathrow? Mike Brown will begin his new role Campbell College. variousvar bars!’ Brown is candid: early in 2010. P6 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P7

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Saving the Strangford horse mussel Pantridge Faculty Profile Remembered Queen’s is working on a three- Name: Professor Dennis McCance year study to conserve and restore Position: Director of the Centre for Cancer endangered horse mussel reefs in A portrait has been unveiled in memory Research and Cell Biology Strangford Lough. of one of Queen’s most famous graduates, Professor Frank Pantridge, who developed Marine biologists based at the University’s the portable defibrillator. My research work has focused on how human marine research and outreach centre papillomaviruses cause genital, especially cervical, in Portaferry, will provide scientific and Former prisoner of war and Military Cross cancers. Recent work examines head and neck technological research to map and winner Professor Pantridge, who died in 2004, is cancers and investigates mechanisms of invasion. monitor the species and undertake trials credited with revolutionising cardiology around to restore it. the world by introducing mobile coronary care. I joined Queen’s in 2006 as Professor of Cancer Research and have been Horse mussel reefs are important to the The portrait was unveiled by rugby legend and the Director of the Centre for marine environment because they are Queen’s graduate Dr Jack Kyle who was a friend Cancer Research and Cell ‘biological engineers’ which improve and colleague of Professor Pantridge. Biology since October water quality through filtering it when 2007. they feed and also because many other Members of the Frank Pantridge Portrait Fund, species depend on them for survival. who secured almost 300 donations for the After graduating portrait from across the world, joined some of from Queen’s I Funded by the Department of Agriculture Professor Pantridge’s family for the event in the worked in London and the Rural Development and the Canada Room. and America Department of the Environment, the before returning project follows a multi-agency report in The three-quarter-length oil on canvas portrait, home. Following 2004 which said that the beds were in which now hangs in the Great Hall, was painted my PhD from Horse mussels in Strangford Lough serious decline. by Belfast-based artist Martin Wedge, a winner the University in the first Davy Irish Portrait awards last year. of Birmingham As horse mussels were one of the features University is therefore ideally positioned to “Mussels are very important to the I took up a used in the conservation designation of undertake research to develop techniques marine environment as they act as The unveiling took place during a three day lectureship position Strangford Lough, the UK government is and recommendations for the restoration biological ’engineers’ in both freshwater symposium at Queen’s entitled Frank Pantridge’s in the Department obliged to protect them under European of horse mussel reefs in Strangford and marine ecosystems. When they feed Legacy, which was attended by cardiologists of Microbiology at directives. Lough. they filter vast quantities of water thereby from around the world. Guy’s Hospital Medical improving water quality. They also provide School, London, Dr David Roberts from Queen’s, who is “One year into the study we have found habitat for over a hundred other species, “Professor Pantridge is later progressing to Principal Investigator on the study entitled that horse mussel reefs are not as widely serving as a nursery ground for species of Senior Lecturer. In 1989 I Modiolus Restoration Research, said it distributed as they were in the 1970s commercial importance.” credited with revolutionising moved to the University of was the first of its kind for the species. and that some beds have extremely poor cardiology around the Rochester in New York as an mussel density. Associate Professor to head He said: “Queen’s has expertise in the world by introducing mobile the Virology Unit and in 1995 restoration of the European native was promoted to a Full Professor. oyster, freshwater pearl mussels and coronary care” a long history of marine research. The I have been the recipient of several prestigious research fellowships from institutions Including the American Cancer Society.

“Mussels are very important to the marine environment as they act as biological ’engineers’” Head of Alumni Relations Kerry Bryson, Dr Jack Kyle (centre) and Professor Alun Evans at the unveiling of the portrait of Professor Frank Pantridge P8 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P9

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Vision sciences

Queen’s academics have helped Professor Usha Chakravarthy, develop an antioxidant supplement from Queen’s Centre of Vision which may slow down sight loss in and Vascular Science (CVVS), elderly people. co-ordinated the five-year study which involved over NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF CONVOCATION The supplement, which contains 400 people across Ireland. carotenoids - rich antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables - could help those The study found that in Clerk of Convocation affected by the leading cause of blindness patients with early AMD the in the Western World, age-related supplements helped sharpen Queen’s University Belfast macular degeneration (AMD). vision. The intake of high Belfast BT7 1NN levels of the carotenoids Ian Young from the School of Medicine, [email protected] AMD is an incurable eye disease which lutein and zeaxanthin preserved the Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. causes blurring of central vision because macular pigments, slowing down the of its effects on the macula, the central progression from early to late AMD. The study was funded by Dr Mann part of the retina. Pharma and Bausch and Lomb and The Annual Meeting of Convocation will be held in the Great Hall in the main University Professor Chakravarthy said more research sponsored by the Belfast Health and building on Thursday 12 November 2009 starting at 6.30pm. Coffee/tea will be served When the eye disease progresses to late is needed to confirm the findings. Social Care Trust. It was co-designed from 6pm. AMD patients are unable to read, watch by Dr Stephen Beatty, Head of Vision television or recognise people’s faces as The antioxidant supplement was Research at Waterford Institute of they only have peripheral vision. developed with the advice of Professor Technology. The business of the Annual Meeting will incorporate the Report of the Standing Committee, and any other relevant matters of which due notice is received not later than 30 October 2009. Motions to be included on the Agenda should be submitted on the appropriate forms, Nursing launch new course on trauma which are available now from the undersigned or online. The Annual Meeting will be followed by Queen’s Question Time, which will give graduates The courses - a certificate, diploma and Professor Linda Johnston, Head of the an opportunity to put questions to local politicians on education and other matters. degree in Trauma Studies - are designed School of Nursing and Midwifery at to bring people together to share their Queen’s, said: “We are delighted to have experiences in order to help healing in WAVE as the partner for these courses. The evening will also include the Annual Convocation Lecture, further details of which will their communities. We believe they address a real need in our be available online in due course. society.” All papers (including minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting) are now available at - www.qub.ac.uk/convocation

Yours faithfully

Denis Bradley, Consultative Group on the Past, at the launch of WAVE’s new range of courses Gerry Power Queen’s and voluntary organisation Clerk of Convocation WAVE has launched a new range of courses to try to help resolve the pain LAST DATE FOR PROCEDURAL STEPS: of the past caused by the Troubles in WAVE Trauma Centre CEO Sandra Peake (left) with Denis Bradley and Professor Linda Johnston Northern Ireland. Issue of this summons - 17 September 2009 (online) Receipt of notice of business - 30 October 2009 Denis Bradley, Co-Chair of the They focus on both academic research Consultative Group on the Past, was and knowledge from those working in Issue of agenda - Thursday 5 November 2009 among those at an event held by the the field, providing a comprehensive School of Nursing and Midwifery to insight into the theories of psychological highlight the courses dealing with trauma but also addressing how they are Sandra Peake and Marianne Moutray trauma. applied. P10 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P11

providing a pleasant, well-lit reading area, environment. a centrepiece map of Narnia and excellent The Library at Queen’s - views across the University campus. The The building will also stimulate and promote map, reproduced with special permission, productive study with the accent on is by English-born book illustrator Pauline innovation and the pursuit of excellence, a a place of light and learning Baynes and is a copy of the original held at view endorsed by current Student President, Wheaton College in Illinois. Shane Brogan.

It cost £50 million to build, will provide 2,000 reader places and house over 1.5 million publications but, as ‘It is, without doubt, my favourite aspect ‘The new Library gives students an Gerry Power found out from Director of Development Norma Sinte, the new Library at Queen’s is not so of the new building,’ Norma said. ‘The attractive, state-of-the-art facility and much a book depository for past knowledge, as it is a legacy for future learning. atmosphere and the cool winter colour will quickly become the key resource for scheme give the space a charm all of its studying at Queen’s,’ said Shane. ‘It will own. A selection of quotes from his writings also go a long way in addressing student and frosted imagery of the landscapes concerns around opening hours, catering which inspired his most celebrated works, and the Library’s other services, and marks a “The Library is provide distinct echoes of Lewis. It’s a space commitment to continued development of the centrepiece I believe he would have loved,’ she added. the Library as an essential service.’ ‘Eco’ While ground floor facilities include IT The designers of the Library were also very of a transformed training rooms, a café, language centre conscious of its green requirements. Mr Lynch. ‘In due course these contributions and support areas, the upper storeys campus and will will be recognised publicly on a specially accommodate 1.2 million volumes, along ‘The building is a model of sustainable commissioned donor wall in the entrance with the University’s Special Collections and design,’ Norma Sinte said. ‘The latest help Queen’s to foyer. In addition, a number of rooms and a vast range of other printed works, over technology is used to ensure the working fulfil its promise to spaces will acknowledge our major donors,’ three extensive floors. atmosphere is carefully controlled, with he concluded. thermal rods buried deep underground used provide a world- ‘From the outset, the Library was conceived to store heat in summer for use later in the Guarding the main entrance to the building as being not only for Queen’s but also for year,’ she explained. ‘Natural light sensors class educational is Eco, a large contemporary bronze the people of Belfast and Northern Ireland,’ and automatically operated windows will sculpture by Marc Didou, depicting two explains Norma. ‘Feedback from donors and reduce electricity consumption and running experience for faces, one the right way up, the other upside down. The intriguing work was current and purchased as part of Queen’s Centenary celebrations in 2008 and was funded by the Norma Sinte future local and University’s friends, supporters and graduate associations across the world. international ‘The Library at Queen’s is an awe-inspiring The fundraising campaign was ‘Having been involved in the project since landmark building that, in the few short spearheaded over five years by The students” its inception, it is wonderful to see how the weeks it has been opened, has already Queen’s University of Belfast Foundation, concepts and ideas which we worked on become an integral part of the landscape initially under the chairmanship of several years ago have come to fruition,’ of the University,’ said Norma Sinte. ‘With Sir Allen McClay and more recently, explained Norma, ‘from the multi-storey its picturesque setting in a leafy corner by his successor Tom Lynch, a former atrium which dominates and illuminates just off Botanic Gardens, it looks as if it Queen’s Student President. In addition the building, to the overwhelming sense of has been there forever!’ to contributions from government space and the abundance of natural light. and the University, over £30m of the Studying in the Library will never again be a stuffy experience!’ The building blends the best features funding for this impressive building came CS Lewis Reading Room of a traditional library with the latest from philanthropic sources - trusts and technology, to create a 21st-century foundations, individuals and companies, Of particular note is the CS Lewis Room, environment for Queen’s students and Queen’s graduates and friends - not situated in the tower on the first floor. This others have helped shape the building that costs, while a rainwater recycling system for staff. It is the culmination of one of the just locally but also nationally and is the aspect of the Library which Norma we have today, and we hope that people greywater will conserve water,’ she added. most ambitious building projects, and the internationally. Sinte is clearly most proud of. ‘Given that from far and near will visit the café and the largest single fundraising initiative, in the Lewis’ mother, Florence Hamilton, was one CS Lewis space and make the Library their The Library also makes a distinctive University’s history. Tom Lynch explains: ‘The Library is the of the first women to study at Queen’s, own.’ contribution to the Belfast skyline and centrepiece of a transformed campus there is a real feeling that CS Lewis has the aesthetic qualities of the Queen’s ‘The building is a wonderful structure and will help Queen’s to fulfil its promise been brought home. It is appropriate that The huge construction project, which was Conservation Area, and is a tangible both inside and out, and one that the to provide a world-class educational we are able to recognise one of Northern spearheaded by the University’s Estates example of the ongoing renaissance of wider Queen’s family can be justifiably experience for current and future local Ireland’s most notable writers in this way,’ Directorate, involved staff from all areas the city. proud of. For the first time in a single and international students. With over she said. ‘From the locally designed and working together to ensure a world- location, students and staff will have 2,000 donations ranging from £5-£10m, woven carpet featuring the head of Aslan, class outcome. Integral to the design by ‘The Library has already become an access to a rich and extensive collection the Library is a living testimony to the the visitor is drawn inextricably towards the Boston-based architects Shepley Bulfinch exciting and essential part of the student of written materials, two state-of-the- power of philanthropic giving and a replica wardrobe door and to the promise of Richardson and Abbott, who worked on experience,’ said Norma. ‘Most importantly, art language laboratories, extensive lasting investment in the intellectual the magical world of Narnia beyond,’ added the building in association with Robinson however, it will provide invaluable resources training areas, as well as up to 21 group capital of Northern Ireland.’ Norma. Patterson Partnership in Belfast, is the for future generations of students and study rooms,’ explained Norma. ‘And, in provision of secluded places for quiet study researchers, and is an investment which will busy exam times, these facilities will be ‘The new Library owes much to the A beautifully hand-carved cherry wood door as well as areas for group work allowing benefit not just Queen’s but the community available 24 hours a day!’ she added. generosity of so many donors,’ continued opens onto an enchanting circular room students to choose their individual learning it serves,’ she concluded. A reception for donors to the Library was held in September. A web video of the occasion can be viewed at – www.mediator.qub.ac.uk/ms/streams/NewLibrary.wmv P12 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P13

GRADUATE AND STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARDS

honour from their Alma Mater,’ she the wider community. concluded. Hitting the right notes Queen’s SIFE was named Rookie Their first album The Priests was recorded Champion 2009 at national awards in The annual Graduate and Student of the Year Awards, supported by First Trust Bank and now in their 10th last year with the Philharmonic Academy London earlier this year, after only eight year, were presented during summer Graduation Week. of Rome from St Peter’s Basilica in the months in existence. Vatican and spent 13 weeks at number Northern Ireland’s clerical chart-toppers, I certainly wouldn’t rule it out,’ Father one. Nominated for the 2009 Classical The Priests - Fr David Delargy (centre) and Fathers Martin Shane Brogan, performing one of his The Priests, and an enterprising history David told The Graduate, when asked Album of the Year, it was the fastest and Eugene O’Hagan - are joined by QGA President Oon- first official duties as President of the “Perhaps there debut selling classical album ever. They agh Ferrity (second from left) and Queen’s Head of Alumni Students’ Union, acknowledged Lisa’s student from Omagh, Lisa Collins who what he put their success down to. Relations Kerry Bryson set up a fundraising project for children also topped the charts with their DVD volunteer work both on and off campus in Uganda, picked up their trophies in a Father Eugene graduated in Scholastic has been just - The Priests, In Concert at Armagh in his citation. packed Sir William Whitla Hall. Philosophy in 1982 and his brother Martin Cathedral - recorded in September 2008. shelter of the Social Sciences building! followed three years later in Ancient a little bit of This time though, the sun shone and we The Awards, which are run by the History, when Father David also qualified Father David, who collected the Award on had a perfect day’. “The entire day Queen’s Graduates’ Association (QGA) in History. divine providence behalf of his fellow priests, who were out and the University’s Development and of the country on holiday, spoke of the Alumni Relations Office, recognise In her citation, QGA President Oonagh involved too. I significance of the achievement. was really special excellence, achievement and service by Ferrity explained why The Priests had for both me and Queen’s alumni and students, either to been singled out for this latest honour. certainly wouldn’t ‘The Award came as a great surprise to Leadership the University or to the wider community. us, but we are really delighted. While we ‘ItIt was primarily for their contribution rule it out” don’t seek awards or recognition,g , it my mum who Of the standard of the 08/09 contenders,contenders, to classicalclassical musicmusic andand in is undeniably a pleasure to prompromise FATHER DAVID DELARGY Eileen Sowney, Regional Directortor of the recognition ooff their receive recognition forfor our accompanied me; AIB Group, said: ‘We are delightedhted with universaluniversal success music fromfrom Queen’s. We the quality of entries this year and I think in thethe llastast twelvetwelve areare very proud ofof our ShareShare Uganda, thet brainchild of 2009 in fact it was one that the achievements of our wwinnersinners monthsmonths that associationassociation withwith the StudentStudent ofof the YYear Lisa Collins, seeks to illustrate that. They are an inspirationpiration FathersFathers David,David, University.’University.’ imimproveprove lives in the landlocked African of the best days of to fellow students and graduatestes alike. Eugene andand ccountry,ountry, where half the population live This is a key event in our year andand we are Martin receivedreceived ‘When‘When I graduatedgraduated below the interinternationaln poverty line of my life!” inin 1985 we were $$1.251.25 a day. TheThe charity aims to ‘try to do committed to continuing our ssupportupport of thethe GraduateGraduate LISA COLLINS the Graduate and Student of tthehe Year ofof thethe YYearear washedwashed out byby something’ for cchildren who know what Awards into the future.’ Award,’Award,’ said thethe rainrain andand hadhad it is to ‘feel‘feel hunhungry, to have lived life as a Ms Ferrity. to runrun forfor thethe child-soldier,child-soldier, to have suffered from HIV ‘Lisa has made several selfless ‘Their‘Their warmth warmth and Aids or to hhave gained an education contributions to life at Queen’s - she andand charmcharm as in the wrong thingsth in life.’ took notes at lectures for some students ambassadorsambassadors forfor with disabilities, curated a highly praised Holy, holy, NorthernNorthern IrelandIreland andand SpeakingSpeaking to TheT Graduate Lisa said: exhibition on slavery and worked as forfor Queen’s also ‘The‘The entire dayda was really special a student caller in the Development made them worthy fforor both mmee and my mum who Office, contacting graduates to find out holy… recipientsrecipients accomaccompaniedpan me; in fact it was about their time at Queen’s,’ said Shane. ofof this oonene ooff ttheh best days of my life!’ ‘Elsewhere,’ he continued, ‘Lisa has been SShehe cocontinued:n ‘It is a complete a volunteer with the Spirit of Enniskillen The Priests hit the musical headlinesdlines in hohonournou to be Student of the for five years and more recently in the April 2008 when they signed a £1m Year. I owe so much to my Belfast City Hospital Emergency Response record deal with music giant Sonyony BMG. ffamilyamily - my father and mother, Ward.’ Fathers Eugene O’Hagan, 48, hhisis brother and my grandparents - and Martin, 45, and David Delargy,, my friends, all of whom have And to round off an excellent year Lisa 44, are all Queen’s graduates ddirectedir me and been so was recently awarded a prestigious of the 1980s and each has a ininspirational.’ Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship to busy parish in the diocese of study at Harvard University. Only six Down and Connor. Though The Masters student in Fellows are selected from the UK each their success was overnight, History, who received year with candidates chosen on the the unlikely trio have actually a prize of £1,000 basis of ‘future promise of leadership, been singing together for also helped set up strength of character, keen mind, a the past 35 years, since they the Queen’s chapter balanced judgment and a devotion to the were pupils in St MacNissi’s of Students in Free democratic ideal.’ College at Garron Tower, Enterprise (SIFE). SIFE where they were known as is a global network Perhaps not surprisingly, Lisa donated ‘holy, holy, holy’ by their of business executives, some of her prize money to her Uganda peers. acaacademic leaders and project. ‘I also paid my flights to Boston uundergraduatesnderg dedicated where I will be studying next year, and ‘Perhaps there has been to nunurturingr students’ gave some of it to my mum,’ she said just a little bit of divine Graduate of the Year Award winner Fr David Delargy and Student of the Year Award winner Lisa Collins (right), eentrepreneurialntre skills in a way before concluding: ‘I did however also go with Eileen Sowney, Regional Director of the AIB Group providence involved too. tthathat benefits their careers and to Oxygen the same weekend!’ P14 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P15

‘I was absolutely delighted when Queen’s wanted to make sure that India did not the advancement of women’s rights, offered me the position of Chancellor. It overlook Northern Ireland, just because of eliminating poverty, and economic is a great honour to be following Senator the short stretch of water between it and growth. Mitchell and it is a role I am looking the rest of the UK,’ he explained. World Citizen forward to taking up formally towards ‘There is a much greater emphasis on the end of this year.’ It was this responsibility for cementing young people today than there ever was His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary- relations between Northern Ireland and in my generation,’ Mr Sharma added, General of the Commonwealth, will be Mr Sharma became Commonwealth India leading to India’s investment in returning to a theme from his Centenary inaugurated in December as the ninth Secretary-General on 1 April 2008. Ulster business that first brought Mr Dinner address. ‘Not only are they Chancellor of Queen’s. Mr Sharma Already, in just under 18 months, he has Sharma to the attention of the University. required to be responsible citizens of their succeeds Senator George Mitchell who been to almost half of the 53 member He also gave an impressive address at own countries, but they are expected to stepped down earlier this year following nations and plans to visit the remainder the Centenary Charter Day Dinner in be world citizens as well.’ his appointment as US Special Envoy for during his term in office. He was elected December 2008. Middle East Peace by President Barack to the position during the biennial It is a theme he would clearly like to Obama. Ahead of his formal installation Commonwealth summit in Kampala, held ‘I was flattered to be asked to make advance in his new role: ‘Children of the Mr Sharma spoke exclusively to Alumni in November 2007 and succeeded Sir the keynote address at the Centenary 21st century are born internationalists. Officer Gerry Power about his career, his Don McKinnon of New Zealand. Dinner,’ said Mr Sharma, who was joined With the growth of the internet they links with Northern Ireland and his passion for the celebration by his wife Mrs Babli have wider and longer horizons than for cricket. Mr Sharma was born in 1941 in Banaras Sharma. ‘It was a landmark occasion their seniors. The solutions to the many (also known as Varanasi), one of the for the University and gave me a special pressing problems of our time are world’s oldest cities, and often referred to opportunity to renew my acquaintance increasingly being answered, not by the as the religious capital of India. Banaras not just with Northern Ireland but also older generation, but by young people.’ is located in the south-eastern part of the with Seamus Heaney, who was guest of state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India honour.’ A family man with two grown-up on the west bank of the holy river Ganga children, his interests include cosmology, (Ganges), and is one of the seven sacred Indian and Western classical music, locations for Hindus. literature (he says he is a ‘compulsive “I was absolutely reader’) and jazz. More than anything, ‘I come from a very academic family,’ he delighted when however, he loves cricket. told The Graduate. ‘I was one of seven; my father was a civil servant and my Queen’s offered ‘I am hooked on cricket!’ he said. ‘Having mother is a writer. I have one brother played it from a very young age, and at who is a professor in McGill University, me the position of a representative level at Cambridge, it’s a Canada and a sister on the staff of the sport I really enjoy watching. ‘ University of Maryland,’ he added. Chancellor. It is a great honour to be And of England’s Ashes victory over Educated at the Modern School, Australia, the Secretary-General has his Barakhamba Road and St Stephen’s following Senator own view on what gave the home side College in Delhi, Mr Sharma later read the winning edge. Literature at King’s College, Cambridge. Mitchell and it is a role He is a fellow at Harvard, a governor of ‘This Ashes series was very evenly the Ditchley Foundation (set up in 1958 I am looking forward balanced. While the superiority of the to advance international learning) and to taking up formally” Australian team is not as dominant as it was a former Director of the International once was, I think home advantage now Peace Academy in New York. He holds plays a bigger part in matches than ever HIS EXCELLENCY KAMALESH SHARMA honorary doctorates from Middlesex and before.’ De Montfort Universities and in 2001 was awarded a medal for services to Mr Sharma will be inaugurated as the internationalism by the Foreign Policy The Secretary-General first met the ninth Chancellor of Queen’s University in Association of the United States. Queen’s Nobel Laureate during his time December 2009. Speaking of the event, in New York. On the occasion of the he said, ‘I am very much looking forward A career diplomat, Mr Sharma previously United Nations Millennium Assembly, he to my inauguration and gaining the served as India’s High Commissioner to was asked to edit a book of poetry Mille opportunity to work with Queen’s unique the UK for four years, during which time Fleurs - Poetry From Around The World - and talented staff and students.’ he visited Northern Ireland on several a publication for which Seamus Heaney occasions. provided the foreword.

‘I had regular contact with Lord Diljit Mr Sharma has been a member of the Rana - India’s honorary consul in Belfast Indian Foreign Service since 1965, and and an honorary graduate of Queen’s - has served at ambassadorial level in and with the local business community five missions. His special interests lie in during my time as High Commissioner. I the empowerment of young people, P16 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P17

Queen’s University Culture and Arts Queen’s The Naughton Gallery Watch out Events at the Naughton Gallery at innovative artists working in textiles, Film Theatre Queen’s show that it is living up to its was showcased in an Ulster Bank Belfast reputation as the 2008 winner of the Festival at Queen’s exhibition that ran for Times Higher Education Award for until 8 November. introduces Excellence and Innovation in the Arts. Also for local art lovers, the annual Visual Staff profile Abram Games produced some of the UK’s Arts Lectures are being revived in a new ‘£3 for all most iconic images, including the ‘Blonde partnership with National Museums Bombshell’ ATS poster of 1941. An Northern Ireland. Christopher Breward exhibition of his ground-breaking work, of the Victoria and Albert Museum will Name: Susan Picken Mondays’ entitled “Maximum Meaning, Minimum examine the hidden meanings of men’s Position: Head of Queen’s Film Theatre Means”, ran in the Gallery in October. fashion over four centuries in three talks Directorate: Marketing, Recruitment and in the Ulster Museum Lecture Theatre Communications discounted Following this, the work of Michael from 23 to 27 November. Brennand-Wood, one of the most QTV - the new online TV station - was launched by Zoe Salmon in September. I decided to join Queen’s as it was a once in a ticket offer The service showcases the latest news lifetime opportunity to run a cinema like the QFT and events from around campus and an opening that doesn’t come along very through six diverse channels. often. I really didn’t expect to get the job though Speaking at the launch Zoe said: “QTV so I was overjoyed when I did! is a fantastic way to promote Queen’s to a global audience and I am delighted to I studied film at college at degree and masters be its first guest presenter.” levels and since then I have worked more or Archive interviews with Nelson Mandela, less constantly in the film industry. I ran events Liam Neeson and Joanna Lumley can be at the British Film Institute for five years and viewed at www.qub.ac.uk/qtv worked on the London Film Festival. I also QFT produced a couple of short films. More recently I worked in film marketing. Hot on the heels of its recently celebrated 40th anniversary, the I love going to the cinema, University’s own art house cinema, Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s and at some point I would like the QFT, has launched its new ‘£3 for to make another short film. all Mondays’ discounted ticket offer. Belfast came alive in October to May and Seamus Heaney and Michael Otherwise, I read, go to see the sights and sounds of Ireland’s Longley reading their work as they bands and live theatre - and Not only can film fans enjoy the latest biggest international festival. Rich in celebrated their 70th birthdays together I want to learn how to do releases and classic films at a budget drama and dance, music, talks, film in a concert with the Ulster Orchestra. the lindy hop once classes price, but they can make a night of it and comedy, the Ulster Bank Belfast start again. relaxing on the comfy sofas of Belfast’s Festival at Queen’s delivered 70 The 47th Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at only fully-licensed cinema bar. events in 16 days. Now in its 47th year, Queen’s was a particularly memorable The best thing about the Festival has an illustrious history, and one - here’s to 2010! working at Queen’s QFT is open seven nights a week and the 2008 event broke previous box office is the wide variety of presents the best of new and classic records and enhanced local economic Valery Gergiev people who work world cinema in a relaxed and friendly prosperity to the tune of £8 million - at the University environment. It was the first cinema in almost one in 10 of its audience came - it’s very Northern Ireland to showcase the work of from outside Northern Ireland, boosting cosmopolitan. Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, the tourism. And it’s Coen brothers and Steven Soderbergh, based in a among countless others. Commitment to economic development lovely part of is central to Queen’s mission. So too Belfast. In April 2009, QFT announced a new is a commitment to cultural and social three-year partnership with BT at the BT development. The entire community Reel Genius Festival at the QFT, which ran benefits from investment in this festival, Macbeth from 30 April to 3 May. and it is one of the ways in which Queen’s shines as a beacon for public Many other special events are planned for engagement. It is clear that the Ulster the year ahead including the Belfast Film Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s makes a Festival in March 2010. positive contribution to the image of the University and that of the city. For full information on all screenings and events, online booking, competitions Highlights of the 2009 Festival included and a regular e-newsletter, visit the QFT an outdoor production of Macbeth on website at: www.queensfilmtheatre.com motorbikes and stilts, Valery Gergiev with Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 1097 the Mariinsky Orchestra, stand-up from Sean Hughtes Imelda May Sean Hughes, a performance by Imelda P18 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P19

QUEEN’S SPORTING EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POWERADE Blue-tiful night out Class Notes Caroline O’Hanlon, an Armagh a last minute call to go to a train station Chris Kerr, BEng 2005 married his ‘American medical student, has been rewarded and when I arrived I was told someone 2000s sweetheart’ Jasmine in Santa Ana, California on Mark Pengelly, BA Politics 2006, is currently Senior for her dedication to sport at Queen’s had broken their leg! I was off to Dublin; February 27th 2009. Peter James Williams, BSc Staff Writer at Risk magazine University’s 2009 annual Blues Awards it really was my lucky break. By the time Applied Maths and Physics Kevin McCaul, BA Modern History 2005 has, since in New York. He spoke in association with Powerade. he was up again I had established myself 2009, was joined by his father graduating, completed a spell as a supply teacher and recently to The Graduate about life in the US. as a player.’ Robert James Williams, BSc is currently working in the library sector in Derry city. Applied Maths and Physics He can be reached at [email protected] Caroline, who has been a member of 1982 and his grandfather A little curiosity can go a the University’s netball, ladies football Praising the facilities and equipment Professor James Williams, Aveen Connolly, (née long way. In my case, it took me to New York! Through and Gaelic football teams while studying available to the Queen’s students Jack former reader/lecturer in McShane), BSc 2003 married Physics at Queen’s at summer Martin Connolly in October work on Queen’s student radio and elsewhere, medicine, was named winner of the reflected on how little he was provided graduations. Professor 2007. The couple now live in journalism presented itself as a career opportunity. ‘Special Contribution to Sport’ Award. with as a national team member: ‘When Williams left Queen’s in 1980 to assume his present Whitecross, Armagh. Aveen I spent two years in London writing about finance when I was asked if I would consider a position in I played we had to supply our own socks position at the University of Western Australia. qualified as a RNLD in 2001 and went on to complete a the Big Apple. Ninety students from across the University and shorts, and we received one top that Janice Kernoghan MA Drama and Performance BSc in Health Studies. She were awarded Full or Half Blues in Studies 2008, is an actor and theatre practitioner is currently employed in Consider it? I nearly leapt out of my chair! After we had to return at the end of every eight months, the novelty of living here still hasn’t (l-r): Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson, Paddy Murney who launched Living Tours Belfast in June 2009. Longstone Hospital, Armagh. recognition of their sporting success. match. On my first international away trip worn off. I can’t wax lyrical enough about New (Powerade), Hannah McMillan (Special Achievement Award York. It’s the financial centre of the world and the winner) and Jack Kyle (former Ireland Rugby international) we were told to bring our own soap and The company takes the form of a social enterprise, Ruth Johnston, BA Sociology 2003 spent two years The Men’s 1st XV Rugby team beat off towels! with the cast made up of both professional actors employed as a youth worker before returning to city that never sleeps. For a financial journalist what who gain exposure and experience of site specific study in 2005. By June of 2006 she had successfully better place to be reporting from during the most stiff competition from the Waterpolo Club theatre, and Queen’s drama students who can gain completed a PGCE in Sociology and at present calamitous downturn since the Great Depression? and the Men’s Boat Club to claim the Guest of honour, rugby legend Jack ‘We had very little training time together accreditation on the Degree Plus programme at teaches Psychology and Sociology in Cambridge Kyle, spoke about his time as a Queen’s Queen’s by taking part. House in Ballymena. Ruth hopes to go back to study Socialising is important to my work. When I’m title of Sports Achievement Team Award, and you never knew until you arrived not sitting in my office overlooking the New York medical student and of his rugby playing for her Masters one day! while hockey player Hannah McMillan at a match who would be playing. I just Living Tours Belfast is a cross between a walking Fed building, I’m out enjoying a glass or two won the Sports Achievement Individual days. He told students: ‘Nature gives the worked out a few simple leg slapping tour and a piece of promenade theatre, where the Cormac Neeson, BA English with contacts in some of the best places in town. Among the most memorable was an after-party Award. ability and fate the chance to play. I got signals and off we went.’ audience get to meet the famous and not-so-famous 2002 (left) and Paul Mahon, residents of Belfast, past and present, as they see the BA Music 2002 (right) are several months ago, in a plush hotel 50 floors city. The tour is supported by Queen’s Enterprise SU, members of The Answer above Times Square. Only from there, it didn’t Belfast City Council and UnLtd Millennium Awards a Northern Irish hard rock seem like it was real at all, but a plasticine model - Scheme. For more, go to www.livingtours.co.uk/ and blues-rock band from and one that left me feeling elated. Newcastle and Downpatrick. Stephen Lamony, LLM The band played Canada and More importantly, it’s hard to be stuck for things ‘Timely’ addition to Queen’s 5K 2008 is the Africa Outreach, the US with rock legends to do with time off. While I’m loath to admit it, Liaison and Situations Advisor AC/DC over the summer America’s convenience-oriented culture fits me like for the Coalition for the and expect to perform in Belfast’s Ulster Hall on 14 a glove. Whatever you’re looking for - shopping, International Criminal Court December. nights out, food, sport - you can get it when you Queen’s Athletics Club (CICC). In addition to his want it. Masters in Human Rights Law The Answer achieved success with their debut album hosted their annual and Criminal Justice he has Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK and If I sound enthusiastic about New York, it’s because 5K ‘Race Round the degrees in law and politics. Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 100,000 I am. But living and working internationally isn’t just about one place. A greater gain is experiencing life River’ in association worldwide. Stephen is also a reviewer on the International in a different part of the world and another cultural with Powerade on Journal of Transitional Justice and the Minority Rights Further details can be found on the band’s website - perspective. This is a source of endless fascination 1 April 2009, with Working Group’s State of the World’s Minorities www.theanswer.ie/ and apparently makes you more employable. So if you’ve got curiosity, my advice is: follow it. some notable reports. Daniel Reilly, MA 2001 and technological Over a nine-year period, Stephen has accumulated a wife Elizabeth had a son, (Mark’s full account of life in New York can be changes to their wealth of knowledge and experience in human rights Eamon Joseph Reilly, born 18 found online at Class Notes Extra). activism and research. He has worked as a monitor/ June 2009. results service. researcher and programme officer for Human Rights To supplement Focus in the Gulu District of northern Uganda and Margaret Keys, BEd Music For more information and a chance to hear Margaret online bookings, founded the Uganda Victims’ Rights Working Group 2001 has landed a four sing, go to www.myspace. Chip-Timing was (now the Uganda Victims’ Foundation). Stephen album recording contract com/margaretkeys has written on peace and justice, victims’ rights and with international music giant introduced along traditional justice mechanisms in Uganda. Stephen Universal Records. The teacher Simon Grattan, BSc Physics with an improved can be reached by email at - [email protected] from Derry is now on the 2000 was runner-up in the same label as Bon Jovi, U2 and Belfast Telegraph Young SMS text service. Christine McKeever, BA Runners prepare for the start of the 2009 Queen’s 5K Girls Aloud. Businessperson of the Year English and Modern History Award held at the Ramada John Saulters, Queen’s 2008 obtained a full-time After graduating om Queen’s, Hotel in April. In June 2008 position working in a library Margaret was awarded a Simon was awarded the 5k Event Co-ordinator, We are delighted to be working committed to developing the talent for the Northern Ireland scholarship to study for a inaugural Robert’s Enterprise commented on the in partnership with Powerade for of the future, as well as the sports Library Authority after Masters degree in singing and Award Scholarship by Queen’s and came second changes: ‘The race is a second year, as it is a brand that stars of today. We recognise the 5K graduating. She is now doing performance at the prestigious in the ‘Shell Young Entrepreneur of the Year’ for a Librarianship Diploma and Royal Scottish Academy Northern Ireland, receiving the ‘Special Award for now in its sixth year really understands the challenges committee have taken great strides is hoping to start a Masters of Music and Drama. She has sung extensively Innovation’. and is widely regarded and triumphs involved in sporting in turning this initiative into a major in Librarianship next year. throughout Ireland, Britain, New Zealand and the US as one of the leading competition.’ event and with the technology now Christine can be contacted at - and on live broadcasts for RTÉ and the BBC. Her high Simon is currently managing director of Sengenia [email protected] profile performances in Ireland include playing the Ltd, a Queen’s spin-out company, who are specialists athletics events in used, this year’s race was better leading role of Eliza in My Fair Lady in the Millennium in fibre optic sensors and offer a complete range of Northern Ireland. Paddy Murney, Business Unit than ever.’ Nicola Sim, BA Geography and Social Anthropology Forum Theatre, Derry. the latest state-of-the-art sensor reading equipment. Manager for Powerade, said: 2007 who now lives in Warrenpoint, recently got In 2006 Sengenia was awarded runner-up in the engaged to fellow Queen’s graduate David Selfridge She has won numerous awards including the Investment Belfast ‘£25k Award’ after completing a We have continually ‘We’re delighted to continue Gareth Turnbull and Kerry Harty BSc Geography 2007. The couple are due to get International Artists Profile Award, The New York detailed 35-page business plan and a presentation tried to improve our partnership with Queen’s made the most of the calm married in December 2010. Artist award, and The BBC Fame Academy Bursary. to the selection panel. The following year they were the quality of the Sport through our support of the conditions on the Stranmillis and Margaret was also chosen as one of eight finalists Regional Finalists in the Intertrade Ireland Seedcorn Debra Adams (née Roderick), BSc Computer Science in the RTÉ Young Diva of the Year and picked to competition. Simon can be contacted at - experience - from the ‘Race Round the River’. We are Ormeau Embankments to take the 2006 married fellow computer science graduate play the role of Carrie in the RTÉ Production of [email protected] moment you register working with Queen’s Sport and top honours. The team prizes were Conor Adams BSc 2006 in Belfast Castle on 11 April Carousel. She has recently worked with Sir Andrew to receiving your the University Development Office picked up by St Malachy’s AC (male) 2009. The couple had their reception in the Dunadry Lloyd Webber and as a soloist with Queen’s honorary Luis Lozano, BA Humanities 2000 and his wife Country Club. graduate, Phil Coulter. Elizabeth Hunter, BA Humanities 2000, have become all-important time. on a number of projects and are and North Belfast Harriers (female). P20 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P21

the proud parents of Sophia Kam Weng Tham, MSc 1997 is currently a Factory Stuart MacDonald, MB BCh BAO 1993 competed For those interested in medical writing, Vanessa can Bill was born in Belfast and is Maria Elena Lozano. Their Manager in a manufacturing company in Malaysia. in this year’s final of the BBC quiz show, Mastermind. be contacted via email for further information or married to former journalist Oonagh Ferrity, LLB daughter was born at the He obtained his second postgraduate degree in Answering questions on the Ryder Cup Stuart, who advice - [email protected] Marian Kerr. He has reported 1979 became President of Ulster Hospital on 21 February April 2009 (MBA in Strategy Management) and was lives in Hillsborough, chose Genghis Khan and SAS from numerous war zones, the Queen’s Graduates’ 2009 and she weighed 6lb delighted to have his wife and children present at founder Blair Mayne as his specialist subjects in Orla Corr, BSc Accounting including Afghanistan, Iraq Association (QGA) earlier 8oz. The pair shared classes the ceremony to share his joy. He would love to hear previous rounds. Regarded as the most rigorous and 1988 was inducted into the and Kosovo and has covered this year; she is currently at Queen’s whilst studying from former classmates via email - intellectual British quiz show, Mastermind was first Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame major events from the death working with Equality part time for their Humanities [email protected] aired in 1972. in 2007. The McAvoy Group of Princess Diana to the fall of NI. In her capacity as degrees. According to Luis, Director was the first woman the Berlin Wall. President, Oonagh ‘Elizabeth and I were friends Adelyn Hanny, BSc Pharmacy 1996, her spouse BK to join the Hall of Fame, which delivered the citation for at first then it just blossomed over the years.’ Choy and children Ewan (two years) and Aerin (six Ann Forsythe, BA 1992 is organised by Invest Northern In his time as ITN’s Europe Correspondent, the graduate winners - The months) have relocated to Taipei. The Choy family has recently become a Ireland. She received Northern Washington Correspondent and now International Priests - at the 2009 Graduate and Student of the François Antoine participated is adjusting to the new environment and taking a Buzan Licensed Instructor in Ireland’s foremost business Editor for ITV News, Bill has won a string of Year Awards at Summer Graduation in July. in an exchange between crash course in Mandarin. Adelyn is a trainer and Mind Mapping. Trained by accolade in recognition of her accolades, including an RTS award for his coverage of ENSAM (France) and Queen’s consultant in the area of clinical research. She would Tony Buzan (who invented business achievements and for her entrepreneurial the violence between football fans at the Euro 2000 Oonagh also recently organised a 30-year reunion in 2000. He is currently love to hear from her former pharmacy classmates the process in the 1960s), leadership. tournament. at Queen’s for her classmates. For those thinking working in Rio de Janeiro as a and can be contacted at - [email protected] Ann is the only instructor in of arranging a reunion here are a few tips: production Engineer, starting Northern Ireland and one Orla, who was the 13th businessperson initiated in He has also covered two US Presidential elections, the up a new plant for the Gareth Higgins, BA Sociology1996, PhD 2000 now of only two in Ireland. the prestigious and select group, was also a finalist in Waco siege, the death of Pope John Paul II and the Set the date early - key venues get reserved well in Michelin Company. Francois lives in Durham, North Carolina where he is a Visiting the Industry category of the 2008 Ernst and Young Asian Tsunami. advance; I booked 12 months prior and managed says ‘Brazil is a gorgeous Scholar at Duke University. He was a co-founder (in Mind mapping is a unique creative thinking Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. to get a Friday night; country’ and sends best 1998) of the zero28 Project, a faith-based peace tool, which is a whole brain alternative to linear Daniel Rafferty, BSc Zoology 1981 spent over wishes to all at Queen’s. He and justice initiative in Northern Ireland. Gareth has thinking and note taking. Mind mapping is a A qualified chartered accountant, Orla gained 10 years in the US developing and manufacturing Finding classmates - the hardest part! The can be contacted at - [email protected] written and spoken widely on religion and conflict, powerful graphic technique which claims to experience with several international companies commercial influenza vaccines. For the past three Development Office will have most of the names art and spirituality and film, with his work appearing provide a universal key to unlock the potential before joining the Dungannon-based McAvoy Group years he has been Senior Life Science Consultant at but remember: the more in your year, the more in The Independent, The Irish Times, Sojourners, and of the brain. A mind map integrates features in 1995 to develop a defined accounts department. BioVisability in the Bay Area of California. Daniel is help you will need to find them; 1990s Third Way Magazine, among others. processed by both the left hemisphere of the brain She was appointed financial director in 1998 and also a European Commission Research Directorate (words, details, analysis) and by the right (colour, managing director in 2000. Outside the business, Expert. He recently passed the US Patent Bar exam Catering - the easiest bit! Food and wine were David O’Donnell, BA Politics Gareth appears regularly on BBC Radio, and he images, fantasy, association) allowing it to focus Orla is mother to four children under the age of 11. and is now a registered Patent Agent at the US sorted out in no time; 1998, MA Political Theory and Jett Loe co-present a film review podcast called better on the information. Patent and Trademark Office. Daniel would love 2007 was the winner of Series The Film Talk which was nominated for best Arts Mary Lewis, LLB 1987, LLM 1992 gave birth to to hear from old friends and acquaintances at Menus/place cards - Queen’s Eventus provide 58 on Channel 4’s Countdown and Culture Blog in Ireland, and is a ‘battle of wits’ Ann, who is an independent Change Management a second son, Patrick, on 30th April 2009 - a little [email protected] templates for your use. It couldn’t be simpler! earlier this year, for which between the hosts as they analyze new movie Consultant and an accredited Project Management brother for Joseph, who will be three in September. he won the complete Oxford releases as well as old classics. Professional (PMP), has used Mind Mapping in Mary can be contacted at - [email protected] Music - a must at the pre-dinner reception. We English dictionaries (all 20 business for over 20 years. Her aim is to bring the 1970s had an excellent trio who helped provide a relaxed volumes) and the legendary In 2003 Gareth published How Movies Helped Save creative thinking tool to businesses, schools and Niall McCaughan, BEd 1987, is now General party atmosphere; Countdown teapot. My Soul: Finding Spiritual Fingerprints in Culturally universities throughout Ireland via tailored Buzan Manager of The Playhouse in Derry - reputed to be Seamus Boyd, BSc Pharmacy 1979 captained the Significant Films (Relevant Books) Mind Map training courses. Northern Ireland’s largest community art centre. Gaelic football team to Sigerson victory in 1981 Old photographs - essential! We had a great Shortly after he had Situated in the heart of the historic walled city, The during his time at Queen’s. After graduating, display which caused amusement, created a sense completed his MA in Political Theory, Culture and John Girvin, BSc Computer Ann is a member of the Institute of Directors Playhouse boasts a state-of-the-art auditorium with he worked in the pharmaceutical industry and is of nostalgia and broke the ice among those who Identity David was invited back to take part in Science 1995 was a member and Project Management Institute and can be seating for up to 200 delegates with additional currently VP Global Head Regulatory CMC for Sanofi- hadn’t seen each other in a while; the ‘Champion of Champions’ and was the first of Queen’s mountain bike contacted on +44 (0)7974 016503 or by email at break-out and training rooms available. Aventis having spent 23 years with the company. He contestant to appear in the new revamped show with club, but after graduating [email protected] is currently completing his qualifications/certification Email - even if some classmates can’t attend they Jeff Stelling and Rachel Riley. fell away from cycling due to The Playhouse has just opened after a £4.6 million for personal/professional coaching. Married for 25 can still send short messages on where they are other commitments. Then, refurbishment and is famous not only for being years he has two children aged 16 and 12. You can and what they have been doing, which can be Of this experience David said: ‘The production team last year, John started training featured in the BBC programme Restoration, but for reach Seamus at [email protected]. read out after dinner; were expecting a spike in the ratings. Fortunately, again and has now completed Samantha Liscio, BSc having the province’s largest education department another contestant comforted me by saying, “they three long distance events at Geography 1992, PhD 1995, and the most extensive international programme. Iris McIlroy, BSc Pharmacy 1979 has been working Photographer - we now have an official snap of are just going to be watching the new presenter and 50, 100 and 150km to raise is now Chief Information For further details go to - www.derryplayhouse.co.uk part-time in Antrim Hospital since it opened. Initially the wonderful event for our 40th reunion! Carol’s replacement, and no-one will care about you money for RNIB NI. More Officer (CIO) of the Central responsible for computerisation of the hospitals getting thrashed in front of a few million people.” information is available at http://sponsorjohn.com Agencies Cluster (CAC) in Viv Bell, LLB 1984, set up the Umbrella Foundation - in the Trust, she then set up and developed the Remember, now is the time to get started! For the government of Ontario, a children’s charity based in Kathmandu, Nepal. medicines information service. To relax, Iris loves advice, or just a general chat, you can email Kong Hian Lee MB BCh BAO 1995 recently got Canada. Since it was set up, the Umbrella Foundation has reading, skiing and travelling. Oonagh at - [email protected] engaged and is due to be married in December 2009. rescued over 350 Nepali children living in destitute Naomi Long, (née He is currently doing a Master’s degree in Radiology Previously Samantha served as conditions and provided them with a safe home, Ivan Blemings BSc Electrical Engineering 1977 and For general information and guidance on Johnston), MEng Civil at the University of Malaya and can be contacted at - the Head of IandIT Strategy education, and access to medical attention. Umbrella Sandra Blemings (née Loane) BA 1978; PGCE 1979, organising reunions contact Adele McMahon, the Engineering 1994 was [email protected] and Planning at CAC; the Head of Customer focuses on rescuing, housing, and educating moved from Ballymena to France with the Michelin Events and Reunions Officer, at a.mcmahon@qub. elected Lord Mayor of Solutions Delivery at CAC; as well as the Head of trafficked children; after the civil war ended the Tyre Company in 1994 and have been living near ac.uk Belfast on 1 June 2009. Mark Russell, LLB 1995 has Customer Services at Infrastructure Technology charity started reuniting children with their families Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne region since 2001. Councillor Long, who been appointed as Chief Services (formerly the office of the Corporate Chief or, when reunification was not possible, providing Ivan is currently the Quality Director of Michelin’s is the first woman to Executive of Church Army, a Service Delivery). Originally from Northern Ireland, she them with education and vocational skills. For more, Tyre Mould Division while Sandra is responsible and a member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for hold the post for nearly leading mission agency in the came to Ontario in 1996. go to - www.umbrellanepal.org/ for the Primary section of the “Ecole Bilingue Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern 30 years, has been a Anglican Church, with over Internationale” in Clermont-Ferrand. Ireland, which advises the Minister for Culture Arts member of the Alliance 600 staff working in projects Philip Robinson, BEng Civil Engineering 1991 is Richard Mason, BA French 1982 has been living in and Leisure. Arthur was founder chairman of Belfast Party since 1994. Currently representing the all over the UK and Ireland. the Chairman of the Institution of Highways and Belgium with his family since 1997. He is currently Both are also involved in the activities of the “Eglise Civic Trust (www.belfastcivictrust.org.uk/) and is Victoria area of Belfast, she was elevated to He is also a member of the Transportation - NI Branch. Since graduating from dealing with passenger ship safety within the Evangélique Baptiste” church in Clermont. They both presently a committee member of the Trust. He can Belfast City Council in 2001, and to the NI Archbishops’ Council and Queen’s he has been working in the civil engineering European Commission’s Maritime Safety Directorate. enjoy travelling, walking and music, and would be be contacted at - [email protected] Assembly in 2003 and again in March 2007. General Synod of the Church industry in the private and public sectors. Most of Email Richard at - [email protected] happy to hear from former Northern Ireland friends of England, and works closely his career to date has been spent with DRD-Roads and colleagues at [email protected] Liam Scott, MB BCh BAO 1970 was formerly a GP Naomi was born and grew up in East Belfast. with the Archbishop of Canterbury. For more info Service, however he has recently taken up a post as Gary McKee, BSc Anatomy 1982 is an ENT specialist in Holywood. His wife, Dr Jennifer McClelland, MB She attended Mersey Street Primary and go to www.churcharmy.org.uk/ceo or visit his blog - Senior Engineer with the Department for Regional at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast and at Lagan David Gibson, BSc Geology BCh BAO 1970 is a GP in Donaghadee. Liam is now Bloomfield Collegiate schools, before studying www.russellmark.blogspot.com/ Development’s newly formed Rapid Transit Division, Valley Hospital in Lisburn. Married to Trisha, with 1977 was recently honoured retired and living in Bangor; he and Jennifer have two Civil Engineering at Queen’s. She practised for responsible for bringing the £150m Bus Rapid Transit three sons, he enjoys tennis and travelling. he can be by the University of Maine at children, Carolyn and Christopher. 10 years prior to her election to the Assembly. David Humphreys MBE, LLB Project to Belfast. contacted at - [email protected] Farmington (UMF) where he 1994, has been appointed as has been named UMF’s 2009- Elected deputy leader of the Alliance Party Operations Director at Ulster David Howe, BA Geography 1981 has been living 2010 Trustee Professor. 1960s in 2006, Councillor Long sits on several Rugby, based at Ravenhill. 1980s in Munich, Germany, for the last eight years, having Professor of Geology, Gibson’s committees including Belfast City Council Road The 72-times capped Ireland moved there from Toronto, where he completed an year-long project will provide Maureen Halliday MB BCh BAO 1969, retired Safety Committee, Belfast District Policing out-half who led Ulster to Vanessa Lane, BSc Physiology, 1989 writes: ‘I can’t MA in Environmental Studies. David lived in Canada data that can be used to in June 2008 after working for the Cinderella Partnership - East Belfast Sub-Group and the European Cup success in believe it has been 20 years since I graduated from for just under two decades, working as an employee investigate the role volcanic speciality of Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in Titanic Forum. 1999, will be responsible for Queen’s. A lot has happened in that time including of the Ontario provincial government, assisting with eruptions may play in impacting climate variations. the Western Trust in Omagh. Dr Halliday has been overseeing all aspects of team a PhD from Cambridge, living in America and raising the building of non-profit housing. He now works an active campaigner for the Independent Health Naomi is married to fellow Queen’s graduate management and preparation a family of three wonderful boys. I now run my in a small patent law office in Munich. He can be A UMF faculty member since 1996, David has been Coalition in West Tyrone, fighting for health services Michael Long, BDs 1993 who is a dentist and a of the Ulster senior team, the own company of medical writers and support the contacted at - [email protected] involved at every level of the UMF Department of for rural areas. Castlereagh Borough Councillor. Ravens (Ulster A) and the under-20 squad. He will pharmaceutical industry, producing a wide variety Geology. He has worked extensively with students in also work closely with senior administrative staff to of educational and support material for health Bill Neely, BA Modern History 1981 won a BAFTA the field from the Pacific Northwest through Maine, Sir Brian Kerr, LLB 1969 has been appointed to sit in The Lord Mayor can be contacted by email at - build the profile of Ulster Rugby both in the province care professionals. For those who enjoy wiring or in April for coverage of the devastating Chinese the Canadian Maritimes, Ireland and Scotland. the UK’s highest court of appeal, the House of Lords. lordmayor’[email protected] and within the business community. communicating in science or medicine, it is a great earthquake in the province of Sichuan. International He took up the role at the end of June following the career path and not one that many think about while Editor for ITV News, Bill was part of the team which retirement of Lord Carswell. Sir Brian will become at University.’ won the Award for its exclusive, compelling footage Arthur Acheson, BSc Architecture 1971 is a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom of the earthquake, filmed just seconds after it struck. chartered architect and chartered town planner, when it is launched in October. P22 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P23

Sir Brian was called to the Bar in Northern Ireland in Queen’s contemporaries, especially those who daily writing based at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast. The history has been compiled by John Hughes, a years he played the violin with the Studio Symphony Dr Victor Milligan, BSc Civil Engineering 1951, MSc 1970, to the Bar of England and Wales in 1974 and climbed the stairs of 1 University Square - rdunbar@ former officer cadet and commanding officer. Copies Orchestra and participated in several music groups, 1952, DSc 1993 died on 4th March 2009. became a QC in 1983. He was appointed a High eircom.net Born in San Francisco, Chris grew up in may be obtained (price £5) from the Adjutant, playing a range of instruments. Court Judge in Northern Ireland in 1993, the same Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York. He QUBOTC, Tyrone House, Belfast BT9 6SG. Email Born in Northern Ireland, Victor Milligan immigrated year he was knighted, and in 2004 he was appointed Mike Douse, BSc (Econ) 1960, Dip.Ed. 1961, was attended Harvard University and since 1979 has lived [email protected] Richard Ferguson, LLB 1955 died on 29 July in to Canada in 1955 and worked for Geocon Ltd., Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland. the first Director of Australia’s Disadvantaged Schools in Ireland. His two other collections of poems - In the London, aged 73 years. where he rapidly rose to the position of Chief Programme. For the last two decades, he has advised New Hampshire Woods (1992) are published by the Vincent McBrierty, BSc Physics Engineer. In 1960, at 30 years of age, he partnered Lorna Mairs, MB BCh BAO 1969 has retired from the EU, UNESCO and other development partners Dedalus Press, First Light (2003); he is also the editor 1962, former Professor of The Northern Ireland-born QC featured in some with Dr Hugh Golder to found Golder Associates. He medicine but is heavily involved as a trustee of Burma on the design, implementation and evaluation of of Scar on the Stone: Contemporary Poetry from Physics and fellow Emeritus of the most high-profile criminal cases of the last was recognized throughout the world as an expert in Children’s Fund (www.burmachildrensfund.org.uk) major educational programmes. In recent months Bosnia (Bloodaxe Books, 1998), Unfinished Ireland: of Trinity College, Dublin, and two decades. Among his headline-making court geotechnical engineering and especially in the fields travelling regularly to Africa. Lorna can be contacted Mike has worked in Burma/ Myanmar, the Sudan, Essays on Hubert Butler (Irish Pages, 2003) and The former President of the Queen’s appearances were the trials of Rosemary West — of dams and embankments and soft ground tunnels. by email - [email protected] Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe and Swaziland; he is New North: Contemporary Poetry from Northern University Association Dublin, wife of mass-murderer Fred West — and of Ernest He worked on in excess of 150 separate dam projects currently advising Bangladesh’s Directorate of Primary Ireland (Wake Forest University Press, 2008). Chris published Howth through the Saunders in the famous Guinness conspiracy case. and wrote extensively, with over 50 published papers. Christine McClure MB BCh BAO 1969 retired Education and may be contacted at - can be contacted at - [email protected] eye of the artist (Trinity College from family practice in December 2007. She enjoys [email protected]. Dublin Press) in 2005. Reflecting Originally from Derrygonnelly in Co Fermanagh, In addition to his honorary doctorate from Queen’s working part-time in Public Health and loves to travel, Cahal L Dallat, BSc 1974 an abiding interest in local Ferguson was both a politician and a barrister before Dr Milligan was also recognised by the University of play golf and read. John McCurdy Computer Science and Statistics history in general and the Howth area in particular he moved to London, taking a seat in 1968 for the Waterloo in Canada. He also received a number of MB BCh BAO 1960 has recently published another he had previously published The Howth Peninsula: its Ulster Unionist Party in the then Stormont parliament. prestigious awards including Fellow of the Canadian Dr Claire Hill, MB BCh BAO 1968, helped organise (from Brampton, anthology of poetry entitled The History, Love and Legend. Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Engineering a 40-year medical reunion at the Deerhurst Resort Ontario) and Kenneth Year of Not Dancing (Blackstaff After his home was damaged in an explosion he quit Institute of Canada (EIC) and Fellow of the Royal Hotel, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada in September McNeilly MB BCh Press, 2009). The Year of Not Christopher Marsh, who is politics to concentrate on law; he took silk in Belfast Academy of Engineering in the UK, where only 70 2008. The occasion was attended by 45 graduates BAO 1963 (Kingsville, Dancing is an autobiographical Reader in Early Modern History in 1973 and in London in 1986. By the mid 1990s such persons are allowed from overseas. and their spouses and a full report can be found on Ontario) have clearly collection dedicated to his in the School of History and he was chairman of the Criminal Bar Association and the alumni website - www.qub.ac.uk/home/Alumni/ retained their Queen’s mother, who died when Cahal Anthropology at Queen’s, by 2003 he was the top-earning criminal defence Victor Milligan was always interested in amateur by following the links via Events and Reunions. connections! Their cars was eleven. Her death is the recently published a book barrister, with more than £800,000 in that year. athletics. In his younger years, he was a world-class (the Acura is John’s focus for an exploration of family entitled A Year in the Province middle distance runner. He was captain of the William Wallace, PhD while the Cadillac belongs to Ken), proudly display relationships across three generations. with part of the proceeds going He is survived by ex-wife Janet, wife Roma and by Northern Ireland team at the 1954 British Empire Botany, 1966 retired from the ‘personalised’ Queen’s number plates. to Queen’s RAG charities. The four children from his first marriage, Catherine, Games in Vancouver, and ran in the ‘Miracle Mile’, Department of Plant Science, Cahal, who has lived in London since 1974, is names have been changed, Richard, William and James, and a son, Patrick, from coming in fourth and just yards behind the two great Waite Campus, University of married to poet, Anne-Marie Fyfe; they have two so any resemblances to his second. milers, Roger Bannister of England and John Landy Adelaide in South Australia in 1950s children. He has worked in television, radio and Queen’s University are purely of Australia. 2002. He was Associate Dean publishing, plays several instruments including co-incidental! Keithley Ivor MacDonald Heath, MB BCh BAO for Undergraduate Studies Dr R Brian Lowry, MB BCh BAO 1956 was awarded bandoneon, and mando-fiddle, and writes on Irish 1952 died 3 April 2009. He is survived by his wife Donna, and sons Jeffrey in Faculty of Agricultural and a People First Lifetime Achievement Award by the fiction and drama for a range of literary journals and Michael (wife Bobbi) and his grandson Natural Resource Sciences Calgary Health Region in 2007. including the Times Literary Supplement and The Obituaries Born on 16 August 1926, Ivor was a well known Alexander. from 1996-2001. Bill would Guardian. and greatly respected doctor in Antigua where he be pleased to hear from former classmates at - Dr Lowry, who is Emeritus Professor in the RDC Black, DSC Econ 1988, died on 7 December practised and where he was responsible for starting Thomas George Nicholson, BA Geography 1966 [email protected] Departments of Medical Genetics and Paediatrics Cahal has been a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s 2008. up a maternity unit with his colleagues. died suddenly at his home in St Catherine’s, Ontario, University of Calgary, is an internationally renowned weekly arts magazine, Saturday Review, since its Canada, on November 2, 2008. Norman Barwin, MB BCh specialist in the fields of medical genetics, surveillance inception in 1998. Professor Robert Black joined Queen’s in 1945 as In a medical career which spanned over thirty years BAO 1965 has received the and public health. His involvement with congenital assistant lecturer. In an illustrious academic career Dr Heath served as Chief Surgeon at Holberton George was born in Minterburn, Co Tyrone, on 9th degree of Doctor of Laws, anomaly surveillance dates back to 1965; first with Narinder Kapur, BA Psychology 1971, has published he went on to become head of the department Hospital, was a founder of the Adelin Clinic and October 1943, the eldest son of Thomas and Connie from Carleton University the British Columbia Surveillance Registry, and later, four books - Memory Disorders in Clinical Practice, of economics for 23 years from 1962 to 1985. He was President and Medical Director of the Antigua Nicholson. After attending Minterburn PE School, he in Ottawa, Ontario in in 1982, with the Alberta Congenital Anomalies Injured Brains of Medical Minds, The Irish Raj and was also Dean of Faculty (1967-1970) and Pro-Vice- Planned Parenthood Association. Such was his moved to Dungannon Royal School and from there recognition of his outstanding Surveillance System. The Cambridge Memory Manual. Dr Kapur is a Chancellor (1971-75). contribution to the development of health care in to Queen’s. In the summer of 1966, he emigrated by contributions in the fields of Consultant Neuropsychologist and Head of the Antigua and Barbuda that the government accorded tramp steamer to Canada, where he earned his MA medicine and public health. Brian was also recognised by the Alberta Medical Neuropsychology Department at the world famous After his retirement in 1985 he became Emeritus him an Official Funeral. at Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, followed by Association and College of Physicians and Surgeons Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Professor of Economics at Queen’s. He spent time his PhD at Penn State University, USA. John M Kennedy, BSc 1965, of Alberta as one of 100 ‘Physicians of the Century’ researching and lecturing in Japan and in America, He is survived by wife Patty, his first wife Myrtle and MSc 1966 Psychology, has been awarded the title for his significant contributions to patients and Charles Sell, BSc Chemistry 1970, MSc 1971, last notably at Yale where he was Visiting Professor of their children Sean, Margaret and Roderick. George retired as Associate Director, Policy/ of University Professor by the University of Toronto. communities. year published Understanding Fragrance Chemistry Economics, and at Princeton, where he held the Implementation after 30 years with Niagara Region The University recognizes exceptional scholarly (Allured Publishing). Previous publications included position of Rockefeller Foundation Post-Doctoral Norman Robert McCammon BSc Civil Engineering, Planning Department, having spent recent years achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field Professor Desmond Burrows, MB BCh BAO 1953, The Chemistry of Fragrances (Royal Society of Fellow. Professor Black authored or edited over 70 1956 died on 11 June 2009 in North Vancouver, in developing the Greater Niagara Circle Route, a of knowledge through the designation of University was awarded the Sir Archibald Gray medal for Chemistry, 2004) and A Fragrant Introduction to publications including Economic Thought and the Irish Canada. recreational facility which will be a lasting memorial Professor. outstanding services to British Dermatology in July Terpenoid Chemistry (RSC, 2003). Question (Cambridge, 1960), The Economic Writings to him. Outside work, he was an avid cyclist, often 2009. The Medal is the highest award of the British of Mountifort Longfield (New York, 1971), and Norm, as he was known to many, had an extensive seen riding the trails of Niagara and had a keen Professor Kennedy’s doctorate Association of Dermatologists. After studying at Queen’s, Dr Sell went to Canberra Economic Theory and Policy in context: the Selected professional career focusing on the geotechnical interest in both Irish and Philatelic history. was on perception. He devised where he graduated with a PhD in 1974. He now Essays of RD Collison Black (Aldershot, 1995). engineering aspects of a wide range of civil and a theory of perspective’s works at fragrance company Givaudan UK, in Kent. mining projects. His work allowed him to travel to Pre-deceased by his parents, George is survived in influences on visual and tactile Books Professor Black received a number of honorary awards, many parts of the world including Greece where he Canada by his wife Wynne, sons Scott and Tyrone, perception, and showed that Bryan Gallagher, BA English including a Fellowship from Trinity College, Dublin. spent three years. In Canada, some notable projects and in Northern Ireland by his brothers Jim, Harry and the sense of direction available Brian McGilloway BA English, 1956 published Barefoot in He chaired the Committee of Inquiry into Angling in he was involved in were the Alex Fraser Bridge, Mervyn, and his six nieces. to the blind allows them to 1995 has just released his third Mullyneeny, (HarperCollins) in Northern Ireland, and the Commission of Inquiry into Confederation Bridge (PEI), and more recently the draw objects and scenes in book, Bleed A River Deep, 2005. The book is a collection the establishment of a Wages Council in the catering Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project. Robert Colin Parkhill, BSC (Electrical Engineering) perspective. published by Pan MacMillan. of stories from his childhood industry, Northern Ireland, as well as being a member 1961, died of cancer on 29 December 2006 at his The books’ central character, which Bryan, who is a retired of the Industrial Court for Northern Ireland. He will be fondly remembered by his wife Jean, sons home Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, aged 69. His work has supported major changes in practice in Inspector Benedict Devlin, headmaster living in Co Alan and Neil, his sister Joan and brother John and education, publication, and museums and galleries is stationed in Lifford in Co Fermanagh, told on BBC Radio Iolo ab Ithel (Iol) Davies, BPharm (Lon) died on 13 their families, sister-in-law Leny, and daughters-in-law Born in Dublin, Colin was educated at Portora Royal throughout the world. Donegal and is not your average 4’s Home Truths with the late January 2009. Sharon and Rita. School and Methodist College, Belfast before coming fictional detective. John Peel. up to Queen’s. He rowed for the Queen’s Junior VIII Robert Dunbar, BA English 1961 was recently (July Best remembered as a well-respected academic Joseph Brian Millar BSc 1952, died on 10 August in 1958 when they were Irish Amateur Champions. 10, 2009) awarded the honorary degree of Doctor After leaving Queen’s Brian Kathleen Rankin (née Lilley), BSc Chemistry 1950 pharmacist, Iol Davies transferred to the School of 2009. of Education (DEd) by Trinity College, Dublin, in taught in St Columb’s College in Derry where he is has had two books published by the Ulster Historical Pharmacy at Queen’s in 1979 from a lectureship Colin began his career as a field engineer with the recognition of his services to children’s literature and, currently Head of English. Foundation - The Linen Houses of the Lagan Valley in Medicinal Chemistry at Leicester Polytechnic. He Brian was educated at Methodist College and BBC and RCA (Radio Corporation of America) (Great in particular, for his role in establishing children’s (2002) and The Linen Houses of the Bann Valley worked at Queen’s until his retirement in 1998. Ballymena Academy. He studied at Queen’s part- Britain). He immigrated to the USA in 1965 with his literature as an academic discipline in Ireland and His first novel, Borderlands, published by Macmillan (2007). time as a Post Office Youth-in-Training from 1946 to new wife where he continued his career with RCA beyond. New Writing, was shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Within the School of Pharmacy Iol’s teaching 1952, graduating with a BSc in Electrical Engineering. in Camden, New Jersey as a product engineering Dagger 2007 and was hailed by The Times as ‘one Dr Rankin, a former lecturer at Lisburn Institute, interests were the biochemical/immunological After a career in the Post Office, later British Telecom, specialist for television stations. Formerly Head of English at Rainey Endowed School, of (2007’s) most impressive debuts.’ The new Devlin provides a glimpse of the past, drawn from the first aspects of pharmaceutical chemistry. His approach to he retired in 1983 as Controller of Planning and Magherafelt he moved to Dublin in 1980 as Head of novel, Bleed a River Deep, was published in April hand accounts and private collections of occupant lecturing was always to challenge students to think Service for Northern Ireland, and member of the He moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 1974 as English at the Church of Ireland College of Education, 2009. Brian lives near the Irish borderlands with his families found along the length of the Upper Bann for themselves and to take responsibility for their Northern Ireland Board of BT. broadcast sales representative for RCA in Washington Rathmines, a post from which he retired in 2005. wife and their three sons. Valley from Annsborough in Co Down to Cookstown, own learning. Research interests included tumour DC and Northern Virginia. He continued his career Additionally, Robert taught on the BEd course in Co Tyrone. immunology and pain management control. During his career he worked in many fields, as technical engineer with Phillips Television the School of Education at Trinity and on the MA in His second, Gallows Lane, released in 2008, was specialising in microwave aerial design and Systems Inc, BTS, Sony, King Video Associates and children’s literature at St Patrick’s College, Dublin. shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards’ inaugural Crime Queen’s University Officers’ Training Corps (OTC) In 1985 he was rewarded with a Fellowship of the installation. He was involved in the first successful Communications Engineering. He was a Member of Fiction prize. marked its centenary with the publication of a short Royal Society of Medicine. television link to the US via the Telstar satellite. He the Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Society of He has edited, or co-edited five books for young history. The OTC is one of the oldest clubs in Queen’s was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Motion Picture and Television Engineers. readers, has published numerous academic articles Chris Agee MA English 1987 has published his third with early recruits coming mainly from among When he came to Queen’s, he joined a number Engineers (now IET) in 1977. on children’s literature and is a regular reviewer of collection of poems entitled Next to Nothing (Salt, medical students. The present Honorary Colonel is of choral and instrumental groups both inside and Colin is survived by his wife Ann and daughters children’s books on RTÉ radio and in the Irish Times. 2009). Chris reviews regularly for The Irish Times and Brigadier Brian McCall BSc Mechanical Engineering, outside the University. It was through this mutual Brian is survived by a daughter and granddaughter. Caroline and Diane, brothers Brian and Alan and He would be delighted to hear from any of his is the Editor of Irish Pages, a journal of contemporary 1981 who is a former Irish rugby international. love of music that Iol met his wife Mary. For 20 sister Anne. P24 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P25

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Raising the Musical instrument drums up YouTube hit Faculty Profile

A video of a new musical instrument created by a Queen’s curtain on Brian student has attracted over 1.5 million hits on the internet. Name: Dr Ian Sansom Friel Theatre School: School of English PhD student Peter Bennett, from Stevenage, England, made the Position: Lecturer, Creative Writing video to demonstrate the BeatBearing - his electronic musical instrument that uses ball bearings to create different drum patterns. Queen’s has named a state-of-the- art theatre and research centre after I have rather toplofty and idealistic views about the importance of higher The BeatBearing has been created as part of research into the use renowned playwright Brian Friel. education - about helping others to achieve their potential, about the of ‘tangible interfaces’ for new musical instruments. The research is importance of digging down to the roots of one’s subject, about confronting being led by Sile O’Modhrain within the University’s renowned Sonic The Brian Friel the very essence of life and about adding one’s own small voice to the Arts Research Centre (SARC). Centre for conversation of mankind. Working at Queen’s offers me the Theatre Research opportunity to do all that, and more. The BeatBearing acts as a rhythm sequencer - a red line sweeps includes a across the grid, playing a sound whenever a ball bearing is 120-seat studio I was educated at the University of Cambridge encountered, “like an updated version of the old piano-roll” theatre and will and the University of Oxford and have worked according to Bennett. provide world- as a gardener, a farm labourer, a TEFL teacher, class facilities for a bookseller, a lecturer, a Fellow of Emmanuel Peter is studying for a PhD in the SARC at Queen’s and the the University’s College, Cambridge, a painter and decorator, BeatBearing is just one of many interesting projects in the performing arts students. The playwright a literacy and numeracy tutor, a journalist for department. Peter Bennett was guest of honour at a special event The Guardian newspaper, a novelist, Writer in to mark the occasion, involving student Residence at the Seamus Heaney Centre for performances of excerpts from some of his Poetry and a lecturer here at Queen’s. most famous plays. I am currently working on the fourth in my Giving twitterers a ‘new voice’ Brian Friel said: “As an honorary graduate series of Mobile Library mystery novels, to be of Queen’s, I have a long-standing published later this year; a new series of novels set A Queen’s student has come Mark McKeague, from Culdaff in relationship with the University, and I am in the 1930s and various acts of literary criticism and up with a unique way of Donegal, has invented a radio which delighted to receive this honour. literary journalism. keepingkeeping track ooff what broadcastsbroadcasts messages, or ‘tweets’ ppeopleeople across the world postedposted on social networkingnetwork site, “For the last 10 years, Queen’s has Tennessee Williams once remarked that 89 per cent areare up to throughoutthroughout Twitter.Twitter. successfully prepared students for careers of his life consisted of work and worry over work, 10 per thethe day.day. in the theatre and the performing arts. I cent was the struggle against lunacy, and 1 per cent was ThanksThanks to Mark’sMark’s invention,inventio which hope the Brian Friel Theatre and Centre for for friends. Unfortunately, this leaves little time for usesuses an old fashionedfashioned radio rad to receive Theatre Research will enhance the already developing hobbies and interests. ‘tweets’, pop icons andand celebrities excellent facilities available to Drama includingincluding LilyLily Allen,Allen, Stephen St Fry, Studies students here, and help nurture I can’t think of one single best thing JonathanJonathan RossRoss andand AshtonA their talent and develop the skills necessary about Queen’s: there are only best KutcherKutcher cancan nownow be heard to succeed on the stage and screen.” people: My colleagues at the Heaney onon radioradio stationsstation such Centre and in the School of English, as ‘Happy Twitter’ Tw and the students, Jean who cleans the ‘Sad Twitter’Twitte based on Heaney Centre, and the library thethe toneto of their staff. If literature teaches tweets.twe us anything, it is the extension of ourselves Mark,Ma who and our developeddev the sympathies radiorad while to others. studyingst the BScB Music TechnologyTe courseco in thethe School of MMusicusic and Sonic ArtsArts,, hasha created aann interactiveinteractive vversionersion tthatha allows ffansans to listen to Twitter messagesm ppostedosted on the website in real time For a chance to win a set of Ian’s mobile library mystery ssoo they can keep up to ddate with ! novels, please refer to the mailing cover sheet. Brian Friel and Seamus Heaney at the opening of The ffriends,riends, celebrities and eevenv complete Brian Friel Centre for Theatre Research Mark McKeague ststrangers.rangers. P26 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P27

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

MBA QUESTOR/QUILL celebrate milestones

Association Two of Queen’s leading research “I can’t think of centres QUESTOR and QUILL celebrated milestones recently. anywhere else in the

The contribution that the QUESTOR world where industrial Centre has made to research over the partners and competitors past 20 years was acknowledged at a special anniversary dinner in the Great work together” Hall, while QUILL was also praised for pushing the boundaries of science at an Dr Wilson McGarel, Director of QUESTOR, event to mark the Centre’s 10th year. said: “I am very proud that our research has developed so much in the last twenty During the QUESTOR event Director Dr years. Environmental issues have never QUILL staff at the celebration of their 10th anniversary at Hillsborough Castle Wilson McGarel, and founding Director been more sharply in focus and our work Professor Jim Swindall were honoured can help companies maximize the many with Excellence Awards by Dr Alex “QUILL is a unique forum. I can’t think commercial opportunities that are arising of anywhere else in the world where Schwarzkopf the American National in this area.” Dr Joe Allen Science Foundation. industrial partners and competitors work together. We have gained fundamental Over 100 people from around the world, knowledge we could never have done on including Queen’s staff and industrialists our own. Ten years down the line we are Learning to get ahead also gathered at Queen’s for QUILL’s learning more. QUILL goes from strength three-day tenth year anniversary event. to strength and new applications keep Celebrating the Centre’s contribution coming out.” Last year saw “It had been my lifelong to the world of chemistry over the past a phenomenal ambitionam to become a decade, those present took a look back increase in teteacher,a so I embarked at the achievements of the past 10 years Tommy Elliott the number of on a Postgraduate and also attended a lecture by special applications for CeCertificate in Education guest Roger Highfield, the editor of New part-time courses anand spent six years Scientist. at Queen’s. tteachinge electronic Links between graduates of Queen’s eengineering, maths Executive MBA are set to grow with l-r: QUILL Co-Director Professor Jim Swindall, QUESTOR QUILL was founded in 1999 and aims to The School of aand computer the relaunch of the programme’s Director Dr Wilson McGarel, Arlene Foster (MLA), Vice- promote collaborative industry-university Education offers pprogramming in Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson and Dr Alex Schwarzkopf, Alumni Association. research into ionic liquids. over 40 part-time sschools and colleges. Nation Science Foundation (USA) courses across A new committee has been appointed, Martin Atkins from BP and chairman of Auto-sampler for a Gas Chromatograph a range of areas “I eventually QUESTOR was the first Industry/ under the chairmanship of Tommy Elliott the IAB attended the event. He said: from Management returned to Queen’s University Cooperative Research Centre (above), to take forward the work of to Community - but now I’m the in Europe and is now a global leader the MBA Association in helping to build Development to teacher rather than in environmental and sustainable on contacts made during MBA study Counselling. the student.” technologies. and to develop a robust network of professional relationships throughout Part-time learning Joe teaches people all sectors of the business community is ideal for anyone from all walks of within Northern Ireland and beyond. who wants to widen liflife whoh hhave returned to education their skills base, but doesn’t have the to help themselves on the way to a In a recent interview for Queen’s Now time or resources to invest in full-time career change, a promotion or to fulfil a Tommy said: ‘I am very proud of my education, as Teaching Fellow Dr Joe personal goal. He says: “My students are association with Queen’s and of the Allen explains. in the same position as I found myself friendships I made during my time here. in all those years ago. It’s incredibly I am confident that Association activities “When I left school I started work in rewarding to be part of their learning will offer a wealth of networking the family landscape gardening business journey, and I hope that part-time study opportunities to all MBA graduates.’ along with my father. When he retired at Queen’s proves as invaluable and life- I decided to embark on a career that changing for them as it was for me.” Those interested in finding out more I could build for myself, rather than about the Association - or the Executive something I had inherited. Having been For a list of all upcoming courses, MBA programme - can email mba@qub. out of formal education for almost a log on to www.qub.ac.uk/schools/ ac.uk, or visit www.qub.ac.uk/mba decade, I signed-up for a part-time SchoolofEducation/ProspectiveStudents/ course at Queen’s, and soon got bitten OpenLearning QUESTOR’s Manus Carey looks through a pilot scale test rig by the part-time learning bug. P28 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P29

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Fighting the Superbugs Renewable energy Faculty Profile

The likelihood of the UK being able regarded as being among the best marine Experts from the Schools from antiseptics, disinfectants, to produce widespread energy from renewable energy groups in the world. of Pharmacy and Chemistry and antibiotics. Name: Dr Karen Keaveney wave-generated power has been given have developed new Position: Lecturer a vital boost by the School of Planning, The first prototype of Oyster®, a hydro- agents to fight MRSA and Earle said: “We have shown School: Planning, Architecture and Civil Architecture and Civil Engineering. electric wave power converter, is being other hospital-acquired that, when pitted against the Engineering launched at sea for the first time this infections that are resistant ionic liquids we developed Aquamarine Power Limited, a leading summer at the European Marine Energy to antibiotics. The fluids are and tested, biofilms offer little marine energy company, has agreed a Centre off the coast of Orkney. a class of ionic liquids that or no protection to MRSA, I came to Queen’s four years ago while I new five year research partnership which not only kill colonies of or to seven other infectious was completing my PhD in NUI Maynooth. I will develop the next generation hydro- The latest five-year deal will see these dangerous microbes, microorganisms. Our goal is had been aware of my colleagues’ research electric wave power converter. Already the Aquamarine work alongside the they also prevent their to design ionic liquids with since my undergraduate days in Galway partnership has created the Oyster® wave Environmental Engineering Research growth. the lowest possible toxicity and I felt privileged to get the opportunity power device which has been designed Centre at Queen’s. The team from to humans while wiping out to work with them. to capture the energy found in amplified Aquamarine will model several devices The development of these colonies of bacteria that cause surge forces in nearshore waves. in the state-of-the-art wave tanks in the new antimicrobial agents was hospital-acquired infections.” I teach Spatial Planning, with the main University’s Civil Engineering Department carried out by researchers focus of my teaching being Geographic from the Queen’s University Gilmore said: “Ionic liquid- Led by Professor Trevor Whittaker, and at the Marine Biology Centre at Portaferry Information Science (GIS) and spatial Queen’s Wave Power Research Group is Portaferry. Ionic Liquid Laboratories based antibiofilm agents literacy for planners. (QUILL) Research Centre could potentially be used for I have been working with the Joint Centre for Housing Studies at Harvard University, Arsenic-free water looking at how post- colonialism affects attitudes towards land ownership, A team of scientists at Queen’s experiencing other symptoms. housing and planning. University has been chosen to lead a top research and training programme Last year Queen’s scientists created low- In my spare time I enjoy to prevent groundwater poisoning in cost technology that provides arsenic-free swing dancing, reading, India. water to affected areas. The technology MRSA biofilm segment playing the guitar and was developed by a team of European singing. More than 70 million people in Eastern and Indian engineers led by Dr Bhaskar India and Bangladesh experience Sengupta from the University. and the School of Pharmacy. a multitude of medical and I love the fact that involuntary exposure to the poisonous The team was led by industrial applications. For Queen’s campus is chemical arsenic, from consuming Queen’s has now been announced as Brendan Gilmore, Lecturer in example, they could be used part of the city. It’s water and rice. a provider of training to thousands of Arsenic treatment system Pharmaceutics and Martyn to improve infection control great being able to IItt iiss estestimatedimated ppeople who will learn how to use the Earle, Assistant Director of and reduce patient morbidity nip over to Botanic that fforor every eequipment and improve environmental a low cost method of decontaminating QUILL. in hospitals and therefore Gardens on my random sample cconditions. groundwater that is laced with high lighten the financial burden lunch-break and to of 100 people levels of arsenic is a key challenge for Many types of bacteria, such to healthcare providers. They generally benefit in the Bengal DDr Harold Johnston, Director of Education sustainable agriculture in the region.” as MRSA, exist in colonies could also be harnessed to from the buzz of DDelta,elta, at least oof Civil Engineering at Queen’s, also that adhere to the surfaces improve industrial productivity city life. Belfast one person hhelped develop the training programme in “The training programme developed by of materials. The colonies by reducing biofouling and itself has so much wiwillll bbee nnearear KKolkata and Jamshedpur. Queen’s is the only method which often form coatings, known microbial-induced corrosion of to offer. ddeatheath as a is eco-friendly,y, easy y to use as biofilms, that protect them processing systems.” rresultesult of arsenic TThe programme is supported by the andand deliverabledeliverable to thethe poisoning, wwhilehile BBritish Council under the prestigious ruralrural community fivfivee in 100 DDevelopment Partnerships in Higher useruser at aann wwillill be EEducation Programme (Delphe). affordableaffordable Ionic liquids, just like the table salt sprinkled on food,, cost.”cost.” are salts. They consist entirely of ions - electrically- charged atoms or groups of atoms. Unlike table salt, DDr Sengupta, who is co-ordinating the o pproject, said: “This initiative will help to however, which has to be heated to over 800 C to become a liquid, the ionic liquid antibiofilm agents ttrain more than 1,000 people over the remain liquid at the ambient temperatures found in nnext three years in Eastern India in a novel hospitals. cchemical-free arsenic removal method. One of the attractions of ionic liquids is the opportunity ““Arsenic poisoning is behind many to tailor their physical, chemical, and biological ininstances of ill health in Asia, including properties by building specific features into the chemical structures of the positively-charged ions (the cations), Dr Bhaskar Sengupta a number of cancer cases. Developing Arsenic in its natural form and/or the negatively-charged ions (the anions). P30 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P31

Queen’s International!

At the heart of the University’s current Corporate Plan is an expansion in the number of international Staff profile students. Building on existing strategic partnerships and by developing connections with the world’s best research institutions, the University is now poised to enhance further its international reputation. Spearheading the initiative is Queen’s International - a new department bringing together the activities of the existing International Office and domestic recruitment initiatives – which aims to strengthen links in priority areas such as China, India, Malaysia and the USA.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam (centre) with Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson, Dr M Satish Kumar (far right), postgraduates and members of Queen’s South Asian Students Society

with Bengal Engineering and States. In 2010 Queen’s hopes Science University, Kolkata. to welcome students from Georgetown University in The previous month, Queen’s Washington and the University signed a series of research and of Massachusetts, Lowell. education agreements with Meanwhile, discussions on leading Chinese universities. possible future collaboration are The partnerships were created well under way with universities under the £2.3 million Science and colleges in Iowa, New York, Bridge initiative which underpins Pennsylvania, South Dakota and technology transfer and wealth Illinois. creation in both Northern Ireland and China. The appointment of the University’s new Chancellor, The new agreements, with 14 international statesman universities, will play a crucial Kamalesh Sharma, will help role in enhancing Queen’s Queen’s and the region continue longstanding relationship with to establish deeper and richer the Far East. global relationships which bring real benefits to Northern Ireland. Name: Joan Reilly Perhaps the country with which Position: International Director and Head of the University enjoys the most His Excellency Kamalesh Sharma Student Recruitment historic links is Malaysia. In is currently Commonwealth Directorate: Marketing, Recruitment and International Pictured at an event for the INTO agents and regional managers are Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Gregson (left) and Chairman of INTO Andrew Colin February, the University honoured Secretary General and former the King of Malaysia, the Yang Indian High Commissioner in Di-Pertuan Agong, in recognition London. The Vice-Chancellor Peter Gregson, of his support for higher I chose to join Queen’s in 2008 as International said the initiative will give added education and the links his When his appointment was Director and Head of Student Recruitment momentum to Northern Ireland’s country has shared with Queen’s announced, the Vice-Chancellor, because of the University’s excellent reputation ambition to be a global player. over the last 50 years. Professor Gregson, said: and its commitment to internationalisation. “Building global networks is The Partnership launch was the latest These include research central to economic regeneration I graduated from Nottingham Trent in a series of developments which saw agreements with the University of in Northern Ireland and University and returned to Northern Ireland after Queen’s continue to raise its international Malaysia, with which Queen’s has expansions of its academic completing my postgraduate Law examinations. profile during the past academic year. I worked as a Personnel Manager in the linen “In 2010 Queen’s hopes to welcome industry and later joined the University of Ulster Also in June, the University honoured focusing on their domestic and international the former President of India, Dr Abdul students from Georgetown University recruitment strategies. Kalam. in Washington and the University of The key focus of my work is partnership During his visit to Queen’s, the Massachusetts, Lowell” development, especially in China, India, Malaysia, internationally-renowned space scientist and the USA. I place great importance on the was awarded an honorary Doctorate of set up the Centre for Population horizons, and, rightly, that building of relationships and the development of Laws for distinction in public service. Health in Malaysia; Petronas, the is a primary objective of the partnerships with institutions and organisations. National Petroleum Company of Programme for Government.” The event further strengthened Queen’s Malaysia, the Universiti Teknologi The best things about Queen’s are its people - connections with India, with which the Petronas (UTP) and the University “The wealth of experience and the students and staff. University has recently forged several of Kuala Lumpur. diverse interests which Kamalesh dynamic academic partnerships. These Sharma brings to the role of My hobbies and interests are sport, travelling, include research partnerships with the Looking to the west, Queen’s is Chancellor will resonate with reading and gardening. National Institute of Immunology, Delhi, also forging closer relationships many areas of the University.” with the University of Hyderabad and Professor Gregson (seated) with the University of Malaysia’s Professor Datuk DR Gauth Jasmon, Sir Reg Empey (Minister for with institutions in the United Employment and Learning) and YB Datuk Ir. Hj. Idris Haron (Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia) P32 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P33

Honorary Graduates Congratulations Honorary Graduates Class of 2009!

Once again it was celebrations all round for those collecting their degrees during summer graduation week.

Joining graduates from across Queen’s were famous faces from stage and screen and notable figures from the worlds of medicine and 1 science, the arts, broadcasting, business and commerce, education 11 and public service who received honorary degrees.

Among those recognised for their outstanding contributions and achievements were BBC journalist Orla Guerin (DUniv for services to broadcasting), UK Ambassador to the Holy See Francis Campbell (DUniv for distinction in public service) and Belfast-born Hollywood actress Geraldine Hughes (DUniv for services to the performing arts).

Earlier in the year the University awarded honorary degrees to the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaysia, the international 2 3 peacemaker and educationalist Daisaku Ikeda, Northern Ireland actor 12 13 Liam Neeson and the former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

Over 4,000 graduates collected their degrees at 12 ceremonies before joining thousands of family members and friends at the traditional afternoon garden parties.

4 5 The Development and Alumni Relations Office organised a ‘Best 14 Dressed’ competition at the summer graduation ceremonies.

Suits, Heels and Handbags… The contest was generously supported by the Westville Hotel in Enniskillen and Perks Insurance (managed by Open and Direct). Prizes the Class of 2009 ‘dress to included a weekend break for two and free annual holiday insurance. The graduating class rose to the occasion, giving the judging panel a impress’! difficult task but five lucky winners were finally selected.

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Emma Cummings, BSc Psychology Peter Gordon, BA Modern History Charlotte McAuley, BA French Ali Alizadeh, MB Gillian Gallagher, LLB

Honorary Graduates: 1) Liam Neeson, 2) Daisaku Ikeda, 3) Martin Murphy, 4) King of Malaysia, 5) Amos Smith, 6) Michael Ryan, 7) Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, 8) Ruth Lynden-Bell, 9) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, 10) Geraldine Hughes, 11) Francis Campbell, 12) Neville Isdell, 13) Jason Smyth, 14) Orla Guerin, 15) Gerhard Ertl, 16) Dame Marilyn Strathern, 10 17) Dame Janet Nelson, 18) Minze Stuiver, 19) Edna Longley. 18 19 P34 THE GRADUATE THE GRADUATE P35

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