Magnus Magnusson Awards 2019 Helping students realise their dreams whilst making a positive local and global impact for the Common Good KBE Magnus Magnusson Glasgow Caledonian University Chancellor: 12 October 1929 to 7 January 2007 2002 - 2007

Since 2007, the Magnusson Awards have provided GCU students with incredible opportunities to realise their dreams whilst making a positive impact on the lives of others around the world.

The Magnus Magnusson Fund was established by Glasgow Caledonian University, in honour of our late Chancellor, television presenter, journalist, writer, historian, professional Icelander and “lad o’pairts”, Magnus Magnusson KBE. Each year, thanks to the generous support from our donors, Dr Sally Magnusson GCU students have the opportunity to apply for a Magnusson Award of up to £5,000 to support their dreams and ambitions. Honorary President Shortlisted students have the opportunity to pitch their idea Magnus Magnusson Fellowship in front of a panel of donors chaired by Honorary President, Dr Sally Magnusson, with projects ranging from volunteering Journalist and broadcaster Dr Sally Magnusson, in developing countries to delivering community projects or daughter of Magnus and Honorary Graduate of GCU, starting their own business. And, what makes our awards has been at the forefront of the Magnusson Awards for truly unique is that no idea is out of bounds. 12 years. Sally worked closely with GCU Principal, Professor Pamela Gillies to establish the Magnusson We look forward to offering even more talented students Awards in memory of her late father. the opportunity to realise their dreams and ambitions in the coming years. She has chaired the award selection panel every year, ensuring her father’s passion and commitment to learning and life opportunities translates to those students chosen to receive an award. The Awards present an incredible opportunity for students and are in high demand, so selecting recipients “I feel thrilled and humbled that is a rigorous and rewarding process.

so many students have benefitted Passionate and dedicated, Sally has taken an active role from the Magnusson Awards. in the ceremonies consistently since the Fund’s inception, I feel that these awards have kept presenting awards and interviewing former recipients, me connected to my father and the and ensuring participants have a wonderful experience. part of my father’s life that was GCU Sally is also Honorary President of the Magnus Magnusson which was so precious to him.” Fellowship. Hosted by GCU, the Fellowship is comprised of a group of prestigious international figures who come together Dr Sally Magnusson to discuss issues of societal concern, challenging themselves to come up with creative ideas and always with Magnus’ own interests and contribution to public life at the forefront.

1 2 “A very warm welcome to the 12th annual Magnus Magnusson “It is a true honour to be part of the Magnus Magnusson Awards celebration here at GCU. Magnus Magnusson was Awards at Glasgow Caledonian University. My father loved Chancellor of our University for five years, and carried out meeting the students at the heart of the GCU community, his duties with great enthusiasm and tireless dedication. and cherished his time as Chancellor. These awards ensure that Magnus’ contribution to our University, and Scottish education in general, will always Every year I so enjoy coming back to GCU to hear all the be remembered. developments, and being on the Magnusson Awards panel is a real highlight. It is incredible to think we have been making Past winners have travelled across the globe, changing the lives dream projects possible for 12 years now and I never fail to be of people in over 30 countries. We are delighted to welcome inspired by the ideas and exciting new projects presented to us. three former winners back to GCU to tell you about the positive impact that receiving a Magnus Magnusson Award With so many wonderful and worthy ideas, choosing the has had. I’m sure you will find them as inspiring as I do. winning projects is always a real challenge, but one I welcome and I know my father would have embraced. None of these awards would be possible without the incredibly generous support provided by our donors to the Receiving applications from students across GCU campuses Magnusson Fund and to them I express my most sincere in Glasgow, London, and recently Mauritius, has added an thanks. Gifts from individuals and organisations who share exciting new dimension to the Awards, and I look forward to the University’s ongoing pledge to support the Magnus seeing what ideas are presented to us in future years. Magnusson Awards has enabled us to raise an incredible £450,000 so far. I look forward to welcoming many of them Our 2019 winners are once again a vibrant group of young back to GCU this evening. people who I know will make good use of this special grant and act as worthy ambassadors for the University and the Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE Tonight we congratulate these young people who embody so Dr Sally Magnusson DLitt Awards. I can’t wait to hear about their accomplishments Principal and Vice-Chancellor many of Magnus’ own personal interests and values – we wish Honorary President and wish them the very best for the future.” Glasgow Caledonian University them every success with their endeavours.” Magnus Magnusson Fellowship

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Hanna Akalu Hannah Gibbs Amanda Graham and Emily Ross PhD, GCU London BSc Nursing Studies (Adult Nursing) MSc International Fashion Marketing GCU Magnusson Award Santander Universities Magnusson Award Sir Alex Ferguson Magnusson Award

Hanna plans to develop a community project in East London Hannah will be spending five weeks working as a nurse in wards SKYA is a sustainable swimwear brand which features to empower local Muslim women who have been adversely and clinics in Cambodia. This is facilitated by the company 100% recyclable and bio-degradable fabrics to help affected by social and cultural inequalities. Being a member Work the World who organise healthcare electives for students reduce the amount of plastics ending up in the oceans. of this community herself, Hanna has a strong awareness of worldwide. On this placement, she will experience how to work the significant barriers facing minority women, and is deeply in very different hospital environments, learning to meet the After noticing a lack of sustainable fashion brands, passionate about making positive long-lasting change to bind challenges of language barriers and limited resources to treat especially in the UK, Amanda and Emily hope to be communities together. patients in the hospitals of Phnom Penh. a part of the urgent change needed across the industry to create a more sustainable future. Their swimwear Hanna will explore the use of art in helping to bridge the Hannah will also have the opportunity to do a one week outpost will be affordable, good quality, to fit all shapes and sizes, “The 2019 winners have some truly gap between marginalised communities and wider society in a village clinic and stay with a local family, accompanied by and crucially, sustainable. exciting plans and I look forward to by facilitating positive interactions and connecting people a translator. hearing how their projects progress. to explore issues of wellness and community cohesion. “We have always wanted to be entrepreneurs and The project’s outcomes will be showcased at an exhibition “I was absolutely thrilled to be awarded the Magnusson thanks to the award, our dreams are becoming a reality. I have no doubt they will act as to promote cultural engagement and to have a transformative Award. This opportunity is something I never imagined We feel extremely lucky to be chosen and the funding impact for those involved in the project. being able to access. I am excited (and a little bit nervous) will go towards the necessary costs of setting up our worthy global ambassadors for about the challenges ahead, and I am grateful to be able to own business. We’ve worked really hard to get this GCU and the Magnusson Awards. “This award will allow me to undertake a community project experience it in an environment where I will have the support started and really appreciate the help and support I wish them every success.” that will have a huge impact on the lives of minority women of experienced organisers and will be staying with other that Glasgow Caledonian University has given us.” in the community. As someone who is very passionate about students from around the world.” Dr Sally Magnusson issues of social justice and equality, I am incredibly grateful that the Magnusson Fund is supporting my dream to create positive social change.”

5 6 Morgan Mickelson Jade Murphy Audrey Mutongi Martha Nasike MSc Climate Justice BA (Hons) International Fashion Branding Postgraduate Research School of Economics: MSc Risk Management Sir Alex Ferguson Magnusson Award Merchants House Magnusson Award Community Development Catherine Koranchie GCU Magnus Magnusson Award and Katharina Winterhalder Morgan’s award will enable her to experience how women from Jade’s dream has always been to work in fashion, particularly MSc Social Business and Microfinance rural communities are finding new and empowering methods of in London, the UK’s fashion capital. This summer she will Audrey will use her award to extend and enhance her social Mike Smith Magnusson Award adaptation for their way of life, in the face of climate change. undertake a internship with A1 PR Company in Shoreditch, enterprise, The No.1 Befriending Agency. London with her award assisting with associated travel and Catherine, Martha and Katharina all benefitted personally from Morgan will use her award to travel to Vanuatu, a small cluster accommodation costs. The Agency’s mission is to promote fullness of life and reduce an educational scholarship. Knowing the impact this can have, of islands in the South Pacific, and one of the world’s poorest loneliness and isolation through friendship and companionship. they want to be able to give something back and help to make countries. Vanuatu is experiencing the devastating effects As an intern, Jade will have the chance to work on a wide In addition to befriending, the Agency offers a bespoke education accessible for all. of extreme weather and global warming, and being severely variety of different roles, from photo shoots to merchandise person-centred care service with the help of a team of trained affected by natural disasters such as cyclones. displays. This opportunity will provide her with ‘must-have’ and friendly carers. All of the income from this is reinvested into They will use their award to travel to Tanzania for two weeks experience that will enhance her CV, while also establishing the business. to share their experiences and knowledge with the Umoja There, Morgan will have the opportunity to meet women that valuable industry contacts. Jade will be living away from home na Upendo Community Centre. There they will assist in the are fighting the harsh effects of climate change by empowering and in a new city for the first time, an opportunity she considers Audrey’s award will help expand the Agency’s Cup of Friendship expansion of its Education Support Programme through themselves and becoming entrepreneurs, changing their lives an exciting challenge. events, a series of tea parties bringing older people and young a scholarship awareness session as well as skills enhancement in positive ways. adults together for activities such as music, games and even workshops geared towards income generating activities in “I am so excited to be an intern in London for a Fashion PR some disco dance sessions! In addition, the Agency will launch the local community. “The award will enable me to take a cause, company as this has been my dream for years. I will gain a telephone befriending service which will take place women’s empowerment, that I am extremely passionate experience in the fashion industry that you just cannot get in between the events helping to reduce isolation. “We can’t wait to travel to Tanzania to bring this project to about and apply it towards fighting the effects of climate in university. This will not only look amazing on my CV but life and have the chance of giving back the support we have change. The experience will propel my future career by hopefully will open doors for me and get my name out in the “The Magnusson Award truly does allow you to reach for received! For us, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity. It brings equipping me with a new perspective and ability to industry. I am very grateful to be given this opportunity.” your goals. This award empowers me to do more for people us one step closer to fulfilling our dream of supporting other dedicate my career towards the advancement of the who find themselves lonely or isolated in Greater Glasgow. people so that they can pursue higher education and reach Sustainable Development Goals.” The money will transform lives!” their highest potential like we have.”

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Having completed a course on Responsibility and Ethics other volunteers, learnt many things about elephants, in Tourism and Hospitality as part of her degree at GCU, contributed to bio diversity studies and also taught English Joanna was deeply moved by one particular talk on elephants as a foreign language. She also visited the zoo in Chiang Mai in the Thai tourism industry. Shocked to hear about the to witness the more disturbing side of the role of elephants mistreatment of animals in the tourism industry, with the in the tourism industry. support of her award, Joanna travelled to Thailand to volunteer with elephants that had been rescued from Following this trip Joanna went on to volunteer in Greece terrible working conditions. which secured her goal of wanting to work in the voluntary/ human rights sector. She spent a month in Huay Pakoot, a village outside Chiang Mai, where she lived among the Karen People and with

“My project was very different to other projects, and shows that almost anything deserves support if you have the passion and drive to achieve it. Stand With Me was a dream of mine when I applied, but I now have a website, resources, service users and I feel that I am making a difference. So to an extent, a small dream has become a reality and that is highly rewarding.”

Adam Dow BA (Hons) International Events Management 2018 Merchants House Magnusson Award 2018 “I really felt honoured to receive the Having struggled with depression when he moved to in schools, and open up the conversation about mental health award. It was life changing and really university, Adam became determined to prevent others from to give young people a platform on which to talk and share opened my eyes to a different side of suffering the same difficulties. Adam used his award to help their experiences with others. establish his social enterprise Stand With Me focussed on the world and culture that I would have educating, raising awareness of, and reducing the stigma Adam also wanted to better prepare and equip young people otherwise never experienced. I now surrounding mental health. for pro-actively preventing mental health issues and to help have a lifelong understanding of ethical others who suffer with them.www.standwithmeuk.org tourism and I will always cherish this He particularly wanted to change the fact that there is still once in a lifetime experience.“ a perceived lack of education surrounding mental health issues

11 12 Irene Fosuhemaa Bossman MSc Diabetes Care and Management 2018 Bright Anyimah Oduro MSc Clinical Ophthalmology & Vision Research 2018 Catholic Bishops Conference Magnusson Award 2017

Irene and Bright travelled to rural districts in Ghana to work with health staff and volunteers at community hospitals to offer clinical support for patients with diabetes and eye diseases.

Their funding allowed them to form a team capable of offering a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and management of diabetes and its ocular complications. They ran clinics in the rural Jaman North and Ahafo Ano South districts and were overwhelmed by the number of people who showed up.

They screened around 200 diabetes patients for foot ulcers and dry-eye disease associated with the condition. They were also able to develop educational materials and acquire vital medical supplies. “The Catholic Bishops Conference Photographs Magnusson Award has been a life changing Top: Bright and Irene arriving in Jaman North District, Sampa. The hospital there experience for us. It was an opportunity to serves the health needs of more than reach out and give people the chance to 83,000 people. live a fuller life, free of the complications Bottom: Irene assessing the foot of of sight loss and amputations, and help a diabetes patient. improve their quality of life.” Opposite page: Bright examining an ophthalmic patient, using specialist Bright Anyimah Oduro equipment to examine a dilated fundus.

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Our students can apply for a variety of awards that provide life-changing opportunities and experiences. From accessing The Glasgow Caledonian University Foundation education to supporting international study or to helping develop their business ideas, our awards help students to realise their potential and fulfil their dreams. The Glasgow Caledonian University Foundation raises funds As the University for the Common Good, we are always inspired to help transform lives through education. The Foundation has by the ideas and ambitions of our students who want to go out raised over £8 million to date supporting thousands of students into the world and make a difference by developing themselves through a variety of educational opportunities. as well as supporting communities locally and internationally. Impressed by our students’ courage, passion and determination The majority of our funding is in support of widening access to succeed and help others is what motivates our donors to ensuring opportunities for all, regardless of background. continue to help us transform lives through education. Over £1.5m has been donated in support of our outreach activities including our multi award winning Caledonian Club “Education has the power to change lives. During 2018/19 and Advanced Higher Hub where we seek to raise aspirations, the Foundation is proud to have supported almost 200 build key life skills and increase articulation to further or scholarships and awards, with thousands of students also higher education. benefitting from the many grants to our clubs, societies and award winning outreach programmes, as well as access Donald, BSc (Hons) Pharmacology, Travel Award Beneficiary This is an area that inspired our founding donor Sir Alex to cutting edge equipment. All of this is made possible by Ferguson CBE to establish a £500,000 scholarships and our generous and valued donors.” Donald (second left) received a travel award to visit our partner African Leadership College (ALC) awards fund that ensures talented students have access to in Mauritius increasing his confidence and employability. a variety of educational opportunities, irrespective of their Jillian Watt “I loved every moment of the trip and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I was able to meet personal circumstances. Director, GCU Foundation some amazing people and coming from a small town with very little diversity it has opened my eyes that there is so much out there for me to experience. This is something that can’t be taught and I am so grateful that I was able to be a part of the ALC trip.“

Emma, BA (Hons) International Fashion Branding Seed Funding Beneficiary

Emma (front and centre) is a retailTRUST and Hammerson seed funding award recipient which has enabled her to grow her business pplrstrange which targets customers who are bored of mainstream brands and want something unique in their wardrobes. “The grant will enable me to grow my business a lot quicker than anticipated. It will help me bring out a new collection and fund extra stock, which I will launch at a pop-up store Sir Alex Ferguson CBE, Founding Donor and GCU Honorary Graduate at the Barras Art and Design Centre in Glasgow next year. “I am delighted to be able to support Glasgow Caledonian University. I have had a relationship The funding will also help me pay for a studio, which will with the University for a number of years and have always been impressed by the quality of its give me a place to work and stay focused on the business. work. I am particularly pleased to have the opportunity to help people, irrespective of their I really appreciate the faith that retailTRUST, Hammerson background, progress in life.” and GCU have in me and my business idea, it honestly means the world.“

15 16 Magnus Magnusson Fund Donors The University and the Magnusson family would like to warmly thank the following individuals, companies and trusts for their generosity in supporting the Magnus Magnusson Fund.

Individual Donors Organisational Supporters Magnusson Fellowship Lectures

• Mrs Elaine Acaster OBE • Bill Lucas • Arnold Clark Automobiles • Professor Muhammad • Mr & Mrs Peter Addyman • The Right Hon. Lord Ltd Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize • Ms Sheila Bain Macfarlane of Bearsden • Bishops’ Conference of winner (2008) • Mr Archie Baird • Dr Colin MacKay CBE Scotland • Dr Will Hutton, Executive • Mr Crawford Beveridge CBE • Mr John Maclean • Ede & Ravenscroft Vice Chair of The Work • Mr Alistair Burrow MA LLB • Dr Gordon Thomson • Glasgow Caledonian Foundation and former • Mr John Chapman Masterton OBE DTech University Editor-in-Chief of The • Dr and Mrs Martin Cheyne • Mr Norman J McIntosh • Glitnir Bank Observer (2010) • Dr Elie Chilton • Dr James McVittie OBE • Icelandair UK • Dr Mary Robinson, former James Donaldson, Malcolm McSporran, Scott Burnett from Santander with Sally Magnusson • Prof Roger Crofts CBE FRSE • Mrs Ellen Menzies • Kaupthing Singer & President of Ireland and • Mr Brian J Dempsey • Reverend John Miller Friedlander dedicated climate change “Santander Universities is proud to support the Magnusson Fund because it gives the students of GCU • Ms Gillian Dinsmore • Mr Alasdair Milne • Mastermind Club Campaigner (2011) the opportunity to realise their dreams, achieve their potential, and have a rewarding experience that • Mrs Jo Dowling • The Very Rev. Dr William J • Santander Universities • Professor Renata Salecl, will forever shape their lives.” • Dr & Mrs Robin Easton Morris • The Merchants House of renowned Slovenian • Mr Fraser Elgin • Mr Kenneth Munro Glasgow philosopher, sociologist and Scott Burnett, University Relationship Manager, Santander Universities • Dr Peter Finch DUniv • Lord Nickson of Renagour • The Robertson Trust legal theorist (2012) • Sir Alex Ferguson CBE • Mr Henry Perfect • UNISON • Professor Eva Haller, • Miss Alison Frazer • Mr James Purdon • Universities and College philanthropist and human Merchants House of Glasgow • Professor Brenda Gourley • Sir William Rae Admissions Service rights activist, holder of • Mr Mike Graham • Professor Seona Reid CBE the Friends of the United • Lord Dr Willie Haughey OBE • Mrs Sarah Scott Nations Population “Merchants House is proud to support some DTech • Rt Hon Lord Steel of Administration Lifetime of Glasgow’s ambitious young people through • Mrs Elizabeth Hudson Aikwood KT, KBE, PC Achievement Award the Magnusson Awards and also scholarships. • Dr Archie S Hunter • Professor William Storrar (2014) • Mr Alan & Mrs Alma • Professor Joe Thomson My colleagues take great pleasure in being Hutton • Sheriff Nigel & Mrs involved in selecting Magnusson Award • Professor George L Irving Snjolaug Thomson recipients each year enabling talented CBE and Mrs Dorothy Irving • Mr Graeme Waddell students to embark on their dream projects.” • Mr Norman Izzett • Ms Dorothee Weber John MacLeod, former Dean of Guild • Mr Paul Jordan • Mrs D Winterbottom • Dr Thomas M C Lindsay • Professor Emeritus Hamish • Sir John Lister-Kaye Bt OBE Wood CBE FRSE Lord Dean of Guild Ian Dickson with • Dr Winifred Logan Gordon 2018 Merchants House Magnusson Award winner Adam Dow

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