sign in sign up
<<
Home , Alex Walmsley, Kevin Sinfield, Mobo Awards, Super League Dream Team

ISSUE 19 Winter 2015 Winter IT’S TOUGH AT THE TOP AT SCREEN PARTNERSHIP EXCITING NEW EXCITING FOOTBALL FOOTBALL BIG SPOTLIGHT alumni magazine Leeds Beckett University

THE TREBLE WINNERS

TICKETS TO WATCH WATCH TO TICKETS WIN! BRINGS THE MOBO AWARDS TO LEEDS BRINGS THE MOBO AWARDS

KANYA KING MBE KING KANYA leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni Contents 8 12

FEATURES 8 Working towards a brighter future Research from our new Professor of Dementia Studies will benefit the lives of people living with dementia, their families and those who provide care. 10 It’s getting tough at the top New study sheds light on leading football teams. From our 12 Putting the spotlight on folk metal music 18 New research investigates whether music genre normalises masculinity. Chancellor 18 Anything is possible s we come to the close of the year, it is MOBO founder and honorary graduate, Kanya King MBE, celebrates 20 years of the only natural to reflect on our highlights, iconic music event she founded in her bedroom. A successes and achievements. Equally, we start to think about new beginnings as the new year begins to approach us at pace. What a year it has been for our University. ON THE COVER Nothing makes me more proud as Chancellor REGULARS 10 of Leeds Beckett than seeing our graduands 4 University news

become graduates as they cross the stage, and MOBO founder, Kanya King MBE I enjoyed this year’s ceremonies immensely. 13 Memory lane During the ceremonies, I had the opportunity to meet with the five graduating 14 What’s on students who, in their first year, were the 16 Alumni news first recipients of a Sir Bob Murray CBE Scholarship. I was really impressed with how 17 My room, your office they had grown as people throughout their 21 How we became... University journey and I wish them every success for their future. 22 Make a donation, make a difference 22 24 Sports news Credit: Nick “Nothing makes me more proud as 26 Where are you now? Chancellor of Leeds Beckett than seeing our graduands become CONGRATULATIONS! graduates as they cross the stage, and I enjoyed this year’s Thank you to everyone who entered our competition in the last issue of ceremonies immensely. ” Momentum to describe our University in three words. We’re delighted to announce Jack Gilbert (BSc (Hons) Computing, 2014) We also celebrated the achievements of was chosen at random to win the prize of an iPad mini. His three words many of our staff this year. More and more were: Fresh, Open and Family. staff are committing their time to achieving Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowships and another of our academic colleagues was named as a HEA National Teaching Fellow this Momentum The views expressed within this publication year, which you can read more about on page 7 Leeds Beckett University alumni magazine are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect those of our University. in this issue of Momentum. Issue 19 HAVE YOUR SAY AND WIN TICKETS TO WATCH THE LEEDS RHINOS We also celebrated the Achieving Excellence Correspondence is welcome and should be Awards recently. These annual awards Momentum is published for the alumni and friends of Leeds Beckett University, Leeds addressed to: Alumni Team, Leeds Beckett We strive to fillMomentum with interesting and relevant stories for you to enjoy. demonstrate our colleagues’ commitment University, Brontë G05, Leeds LS6 3QS to excellence right across our institution and Metropolitan University, Leeds Polytechnic, Your input is really important to us, so we would love to know what you would like it was a privilege to be a part of this year’s James Graham College, City of Leeds +44 (0)113 812 3147 College of Education, Carnegie Physical to read about in future issues. celebrations. It really is the people – our staff, [email protected] students and you, our alumni community – who Training College, City of Leeds Training leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni To be in with a chance of winning one of 10 pairs of tickets to watch treble winners make our University so special. College, Yorkshire College of Education & Home Economics, Yorkshire Training School the Leeds Rhinos in action, let us know your thoughts on Momentum and our alumni I wish you all the very best for 2016. of Cookery, Leeds College of Commerce, Leeds Beckett Alumni community by completing our online survey by Sunday 31 January 2016. Sir Bob Murray CBE Leeds College of Art (pre-1970), Leeds @BeckettAlumni Chancellor College of Technology (pre-1970) and Tell us now via: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni/survey Terms and conditions apply. Visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni Leeds Beckett University Yorkshire Training College of Housecraft. Leeds Beckett Alumni

2 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 3 In 2013, our University was proud to be In preparation for our reaccreditation, Reviewing our awarded the Customer Service Excellence we have established a CSE Champions excellent customer service (CSE) standard, becoming the third and network, with representatives from largest university in the UK to achieve across our University working together to this government accolade. It is an continuously seek to improve our customer UNIVERSITY NEWS service and ensure the experience our acknowledgement of the commitment of For the latest news from our University, visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news our University to delivering high-quality customers have with our University is the services and interactions with our students, best it can be. staff, alumni and other customers and our “Embedding a customer-focused culture of continuous improvement. culture begins with ensuring we have the “What stands out straight away is that so want to shape our future, how we make Having completed the three-year right staff who are dedicated to offering Shaping our future the best customer experience possible,” many colleagues have taken our University sure we enthuse and engage our students ® cycle since our initial accreditation, it is Our University is delighted to welcome to their hearts and are passionate about and stakeholders, and how we make our ambition to once again seek the CSE explains Kathryn Hassell, Customer Professor Peter Slee as Vice Chancellor. what we stand for and what they do,” Peter Leeds Beckett a great place to work, to standard in 2016. Services Manager, Services for Students. explains. “I am seeking to engage our build a career, and to be fulfilled.” Our approach to customer service “It is also about listening to our customers ormer Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University in a conversation about how we A cricket fan who was once a ski contributes to our University’s distinctive and observing customer interactions to University of Professor instructor in Norway, Peter is passionate character and the standard provides external ensure we are delivering the best service FPeter Slee joined our University at about making higher education recognition of this. In June 2015, we hosted we can while acknowledging that no the beginning of September as our new accessible to all. Having previously our Inspiring Excellent Customer Service matter how well we think we are doing in Vice Chancellor. “I am proud to be joining worked as Head of Education Policy at the in Higher Education conference, which was relation to great customer service, we can As Vice Chancellor, he is responsible Confederation of British Industry (CBI), attended by higher education professionals always improve.” for the leadership and management of our a university which makes where he developed a keen interest in the from across the UK. Through our University, supported by the Corporate such a powerful and positive relationship between higher education presentations and workshops, we shared Management Team and a number of and economic and social prosperity, he our own customer service journey and Learn more executive groups. Cambridge-educated has ambitious plans for our University to contribution to the social, encouraged cross-sector debate that drew To find out more about our excellent Peter succeeded Professor Susan Price, who continue to engage and contribute to the upon expert insight from customer service customer service, visit: retired in August after five years in the role. success of the region. economic and cultural leaders and award winners from outside of leedsbeckett.ac.uk/cseinfo “It is an honour and a privilege to be wellbeing of the communities “When I went to university, only eight the higher education sector, based in the the new Vice Chancellor of Leeds Beckett per cent of the population were engaged. Yorkshire region. University,” says Peter, who is a Fellow it serves and, through its This year, 48 per cent of 18 to 21-year- of the Higher Education Academy and an olds now attend. In my view, that’s still award-winning teacher and trainer. commitment to world-class not enough; everyone deserves the “I am proud to be joining a university opportunity to be the best they can be by which makes such a powerful and positive learning, transforms the lives discovering and maximising their talents. contribution to the social, economic and of so many people.” “We are still in the early stages of the cultural wellbeing of the communities it biggest revolution in higher education serves and, through its commitment to since we were granted university status. world-class learning, transforms the lives of The secret of success in this new market- so many people.” based system is to ensure that our A historian who has previously held students and other stakeholders get the senior management posts at Northumbria, very best possible service from us. Durham and Aston universities, Peter “I believe that as a major supplier was responsible for driving forward major of talented, highly educated and improvements in student satisfaction, professionally trained graduates to the research and the league table position of regional economy, and as a potential the University of Huddersfield during his five source of professional expertise and years there. knowledge through our staff, we have a Peter is keen to engage with members very substantial role to play in supporting of staff, students and the alumni community regional growth.” of Leeds Beckett about how we collectively wish to shape our future, and will be developing a new strategic plan for our institution.

Film School becomes first to receive prestigious accreditation The Northern Film School at our University has become the first film school to be awarded accreditation by JAMES, the industry body which assesses the suitability of courses to meet industry needs on behalf of organisations such as the UK Screen Association. Both our BA (Hons) and MA Filmmaking courses received the accreditation, with the assessors highlighting the professional experience of the School’s staff.

MOMENTUM / 19 5 Applications open for Exciting partnership New Associate Dean joins research fellowships launched in the city our University The Institute for Sport, Physical Activity We are delighted to announce Professor & Leisure at our University is inviting Our University is programming the Andrew Cooper has joined our University as expressions of interest for the Marie Leeds Big Screen. the new Associate Dean (Academic) of our Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships 2016. The scheme supports career Faculty of Arts, Environment & Technology. he iconic Leeds Big Screen in development and training of experienced Andrew took up his new post in Millennium Square has entered a new researchers in all scientific disciplines September, joining us from the University era through the launch of an exciting looking to enhance their career T of Salford where he was most recently collaboration between our University and development and prospects by working Academic Director for Salford’s Media Leeds City Council. abroad. For eligibility criteria and to submit City Campus. The new partnership sees Leeds “I am delighted to be joining the Faculty an expression of interest, visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/mariecuriefellowships Beckett working alongside the Council to of Arts, Environment & Technology as create dynamic content for the Screen, Associate Dean (Academic). In addition to the situated in the heart of Leeds city centre, attraction of a fascinating mix of disciplines with community organisations and local plenty to celebrate and the Leeds Big Screen “For the University, the Screen provides that interact in dynamic and innovative ways, Research and Enterprise residents able to submit content in the gives us the platform to do just that.” a brilliant opportunity to showcase our I am particularly enthusiastic about a role form of video, photos, information slides, The Leeds Big Screen already delivers a activities, our students’ achievements and We have recently published research and that enables me to join with colleagues and animations and more. wide range of content throughout the year, our partnerships to a different audience enterprise brochures for two of our four students in creating learning opportunities “It is a privilege to be able to manage from local news and sport to major national right in the heart of the city centre. It is a faculties – Arts, Environment & Technology that enrich the experience and potential of the Screen on behalf of Leeds City Council cultural events. Under the new agreement, fantastic tool for community engagement,” and Health & Social Sciences – to provide those who are involved in arts, environment and our University, but it is no small feat,” Leeds Beckett will draw on its extensive adds Gemma. more information about research across and technology at Leeds Beckett,” explains Gemma Povey, Partnerships partnerships across business and the our University. These are also available he says. Manager at our University. “Luckily, we live community to deliver additional innovative online: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/research/research- in a fantastically vibrant city where there is content, whilst also engaging students from areas/experience its world-renowned Northern Film School to Get involved source and edit content. We are always looking for new content Broadcasting between 7am and 11pm for the Leeds Big Screen and would each day, the Leeds Big Screen features Chinese Olympians visit New partnership to provide live music event experience love to hear from you if you have surround sound and an interactive camera. “The Screen provides a brilliant content ideas. You can find out more It can play video, show still images, and also our sports facilities for students about the Leeds Big Screen, the type opportunity to showcase has an interactive function meaning it can Our Vice Chancellor, Professor Peter Our School of Film, Music & Performing Arts has launched a not-for-profit organisation of content we are looking for and how play games with its viewers in the city centre. Slee, was pleased to welcome a Chinese to provide live music event experience for our students. our activities, our students’ you can submit your ideas at: The Leeds Big Screen will also be used to delegation of Olympic athletes, officials and The organisation, Broadcast Music Booking Leeds, will offer exclusive opportunities achievements and our partnerships academics to our University this autumn. for students to perform in professional venues across the city. It will also provide artist support Leeds City Council’s Vision for Leeds. leedsbigscreen.com The group, which included the Vice development support through mentoring, workshops and networking opportunities. to a different audience right in the It will showcase content linked to the key [email protected] Director General of the Sports Officials priorities of health and wellbeing, children Broadcast is run by students and alumni from our University under the watchful eye of heart of the city centre.” #Leedsbigscreen Training Centre of General Administration academic and alumnus Sam Nicholls (MA Music Production, 2009; PGCHE 2013), of our and young people, communities and business, of Sport in Beijing, were in the city for the School of Film, Music & Performing Arts. They will be booking regular music gigs at our as well as supporting Leeds’s ambition to become the best city to live in the UK. Chinese Olympic Committee Coaches Students’ Union and one-off events at other well-known venues across Leeds. and Officials Conference, and visited our A steering group of experienced locally-based artists and industry professionals has Carnegie Sports Centre for a tour of our been set up to ensure the organisation always acts in the best interests of the wider sporting and sports science facilities, and to music community. To find out more, visit: broadcastleeds.com meet our staff and student athletes. Fellowship awarded to a recognition of the knowledge, skills and Professor Sue Backhouse, of our Institute commitment of an excellent team who do of Sport, Physical Activity & Leisure, outstanding teacher everything they can to ensure our students presented to the conference about her get the best possible education for their world-leading research with the World Anti- Our University prides itself on offering high- future careers as professionally qualified Doping Agency into anti-doping practices quality teaching to all of our students and youth and community workers.” and policies. our commitment to excellence has been The impact of Alan’s work on students recognised with the award of one of only 55 was noted in his nomination for the annual National Teaching Fellowships from fellowship. His work shaping policy and the Higher Education Academy (HEA). practice within the profession was also Support for medical Now in its 15th year, the National highlighted, alongside his efforts to Teaching Fellowship Scheme recognises champion youth and community work as a innovation in Yorkshire’s individuals who have had an outstanding discipline which changes lives and creates universities impact on the student learning experience. fairer communities. This year, Alan Smith, Head of Youth and The Higher Education Funding Council “We are delighted that Alan Smith Community Work, received the prestigious for has invested £2.25 million in has been recognised by this prestigious award. Alan has been involved in educating a new project to commercialise medical national scheme. Alan is an outstanding youth and community workers for more technologies developed by researchers at and innovative teacher who exemplifies than 21 years and is highly regarded our University and the universities of Leeds, everything that is wonderful about our First online sports business degree launched throughout the UK. In partnership with Bradford, Huddersfield and York. teaching staff, and is wholly committed An online postgraduate degree course designed to equip those working in professional the National Youth Agency, he recently Working closely with the Medical to our students and their success,” adds sport has been launched by our University. The distance learning MA Sport Business headed the development of a national pilot Technologies Innovation and Knowledge Professor Ruth Pickford, Director of our course is delivered entirely online and offers flexible start dates and part-time study which has resulted in a part-time youth Centre (Medical Technologies IKC) at Centre for Learning and Teaching. over three years, enabling students to combine their studies while working in a busy and community work degree offered by our the University of Leeds, the project will The Youth and Community Work team professional sports environment. The course, which is the first of its kind in the UK, University and the agency. give researchers access to a dedicated won the inaugural Golden Robes Award is designed to enable busy sports professionals to gain a deeper understanding of “It is great to have the work of the Youth innovation team experienced in translating for Course Team of the Year and have the sports industry and the business principles that sit at its core. It will combine and Community Work team recognised in the region’s best medical technology been twice shortlisted for the same award. real-world case studies and guest lectures delivered by industry experts. this way,” explains Alan, who joins nine research into practical products available Launched in 2013, the Golden Robes are For more information, visit: courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/sportbusiness_ma other recipients at our University. “Whilst to patients. organised by our Students’ Union and our the award names me as an individual, it is Centre for Learning & Teaching.

6 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 7 Research from our new Professor of Dementia Studies will benefit roblems with memory, misplacing the risks of getting dementia increase the “My research focuses on how to Working towards items and getting confused about older someone gets. As we have an ageing improve care for people with dementia the lives of people living with Ptime and place are just some of population, the number of people with and how to better understand their the difficulties facing the 850,000 people dementia in our society is likely to increase. needs and experiences, with the dementia, their families and currently living with dementia in the UK. “This poses huge challenges in terms of ultimate goal to make their lives better. a brighter future those who provide care. An umbrella term for a number of healthcare services because older people In particular, I’m exploring how to diseases, dementia can affect people in don’t just have dementia but often have a improve the quality of care in formal different ways. “It’s a word used to describe number of other health conditions as well. care settings such as hospitals and a group of symptoms that occur when brain Staff treating these other conditions might care homes through staff education cells stop working properly,” explains Claire not have the right knowledge and training and training. Surr, Professor of Dementia Studies, who to meet the needs of individuals also living “Providing high-quality care for people joined our Institute for Health & Wellbeing with dementia.” with dementia relies on knowledgeable earlier this year. and skilled staff. Research shows that “Within the condition, there are a lot effective education and training can lead of different types of diseases, with the to better quality care. However, we also most common of those being Alzheimer’s know that not all training is effective, disease. Other people may have vascular so it’s important to identify what the dementia or dementia with Lewy bodies. In “As we have an components of effective dementia total, there are about 100 different types of training are. This research will provide disease categorised under the term dementia. ageing population, the field with good evidence about the “With Alzheimer’s disease, the effects ingredients for effective training that can are usually more global, so people don’t the number of people be used to inform the design and delivery just have problems with memory but also of training in the future.” with reasoning, perception and processing with dementia in our The results of the study will hopefully information. Vascular dementia is caused shape policy and commissioning by a mini stroke or blockage in one area of society is likely to guidelines used by the Government, the brain, so a person might, for example, Health Education England and Local have word-finding difficulties but no Education and Training Boards, and problems with their memory at all.” increase.” will inspire good practice guidelines for The impact of the condition on an health and social care organisations and individual is dependent upon a number education and training providers. of factors, including their life history, Claire and her research team will background and any other health problems Claire recently launched a three-year carry out surveys to gather data on they might have. study which will shape the future of existing dementia training programmes “Every person is different and they don’t education and training around dementia and their impact on staff knowledge experience dementia in the same way,” within health and social care. The research, and attitudes towards dementia care. says Claire whose portfolio of work has led by Claire alongside collaborators From the survey responses, they will included leading the development from the University of Bradford and the select sites where training appears to be of high-quality, sustainable distance University of Leeds, will investigate the particularly successful to conduct more learning courses in Dementia Studies, ingredients that lead to effective dementia detailed case studies. and the creation of a workforce care training. It is hoped the results Due to be completed in July 2017, development programme for a leading will inform future policy around the the independent study, entitled What care home provider. commissioning of training and should lead Works?, has been commissioned and “A significant minority of older people to better care for people with dementia and funded by the Department of Health’s across the country are currently affected and their families. Policy Research Programme (DH PRP).

Can you help? If you currently work in health and social care or are a dementia care training provider, you can contribute to this vital piece of research by completing Claire’s research survey via: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/pages/what-works where you can also find regular updates on the project.

8 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 9 It’s getting tough at the top

New study sheds light on leading football teams.

esearch by sports scientists However, it was observed that the While at the start of the study the at our University and the high-intensity performance of the top leading teams were found to cover RUniversity of Sunderland has four teams increased by only 15 per markedly greater high-intensity running revealed the gap between the Premier cent, whereas the next four teams distances in possession of the ball than League’s top four teams and those demonstrated an increase of 50 per cent. the next four teams, by the 2012–13 with Champions League ambitions is The research also found players season the distances covered were closer than ever. from the top four teams displayed virtually identical. These next four teams The study investigated the the highest levels of technical were also found to demonstrate greater evolution of match performances performance, which they defined as sprint distances compared with other in the Premier League using data the number of passes and successful Premier League teams. from performance analysis company passes. However, over the seven The study also found the points Prozone. The researchers analysed seasons analysed in the study, while difference between the top four clubs and the performances of more than passes made and received by players those finishing between fifth and eighth 1,000 players across 23,000 match from the top four clubs increased by 13 reduced during the period analysed. observations between the 2006-07 and per cent and 19 per cent respectively, “These findings could be reflective of 2012-13 Premier League seasons. much larger increases were observed a reduction in the tactical and territorial Their findings demonstrated in the next four teams, with increases dominance of the top four clubs relative that the performance gap between of 81 per cent and 113 per cent. to those chasing clubs, or could simply the top four teams in the Premier “Our study shows that physical mean that the top clubs are unafraid of League (who earn Champions League and technical performances have leaving possession to lower ranked sides qualification as a result) and those evolved more in clubs aspiring to play as they believe they have the physical, finishing between fifth and eighth (and Champions League football than any tactical and technical ability to cope,” therefore miss out on the lucrative other clubs in the Premier League,” adds Paul. Champions League) is decreasing. explains lead researcher Dr Paul “In summary, the results of our study They noted all teams covered more Bradley of our Carnegie Faculty. reveal not just a league which has evolved high-intensity running distances when “This indicates that there has been both physically and technically but one in possession of the ball during the a narrowing of the performance where the greatest pace of change has 2012-13 campaign compared with the gap between these clubs and the occurred in teams finishing between fifth 2006-07 season. traditional top four.” and eighth place.”

10 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 11 Memory lane

A footballing legacy

Our archivist, Keith Rowntree, delves into the history of former student and one-time England football team manager Sir Walter Winterbottom.

ne of Carnegie Physical Training Classmates from Carnegie Physical Training College in the 1930s. College’s most celebrated alumni, OSir Walter Winterbottom will always be remembered as the first manager of the England football team, but he also remains the youngest and longest serving national After the war, Sir Walter was appointed and they won the British Championship in 13 team manager too. manager of the England football team in out of 16 seasons. Sir Walter was a student at Carnegie 1946. There were many challenges, including In 1965, Sir Walter became the first Physical Training College – a predecessor the fact he had no power to select his team Director of the Sports Council and was able college based at what is now our (this was chosen by a selection committee), to apply his belief that sport was central to Headingley Campus – between 1937 and players had little time to train, and they the wellbeing of everyone. 1938, and studied the theory and practice of reportedly found his style of team talk overly For his services to sport, Sir Walter was many sports. academic and theoretical. awarded an OBE in 1962, a CBE in 1972 Prior to his studies at Carnegie, he However, despite these setbacks, and a knighthood in 1978. He died in 2002 th attended Chester Training College and Sir Walter proved innovative in terms of aged 88. In 2013, the FA marked the 100 gained his Teacher’s Certificate with organisation and was able to significantly anniversary of his birth by commissioning distinction in Teaching and Mathematics. improve English football, even in light of a bust which was unveiled by the current From 1933 to 1937, he taught at Alexandra growing international competition. Under his England manager, Roy Hodgson, at Road School in Oldham, where the reign, England played 139 matches, winning St George’s Park, the FA’s national football Headmaster described him as having a 78, drawing 33 and losing 28, scoring 383 centre at Burton upon Trent, in recognition of PUTTING THE SPOTLIGHT “gentlemanly disposition” and “an energetic goals and conceding only 196. On home soil, Sir Walter’s outstanding contribution to the style of teaching”. England lost only six matches in 16 years development of English football. A talented footballer, Sir Walter helped to raise the profile of Carnegie during his time here due to his first-class skills. He played ON FOLK METAL MUSIC for Manchester United throughout 1937 and was involved in a series of lectures run by New research investigates whether music genre normalises masculinity. the College and the Football Association (FA) in the summers of 1937 and 1938, which were championed by the then FA Secretary, Stanley Rous, who was instrumental in Sir Walter’s subsequent football career. he lyrics and stage clothes of some “Through this study, I found that white men and showing women and ethnic In 1938, Carnegie appointed Sir Walter to folk metal musicians have been found although women fans of heavy metal enjoy minorities their place in European society,” its staff but, sadly, his tenure was cut short Tto preserve an old-fashioned power folk metal with the same kind of passion he explains. by the Second World War. During the war, structure. According to a new piece of and intensity as male fans, and there is Karl analysed five well-established he had overall responsibility for physical research published by our University, some no doubt they find identity and belonging folk metal bands as part of his research, training at the Air Ministry and achieved the elements of the music genre can suggest through the music, the heart of folk metal is including Danish band Tyr, who are well- rank of Wing Commander. that white male Europeans are superior. predominantly masculine. known for dressing as Vikings on stage. Folk metal is a fusion genre of heavy “The bands in the research are all trying metal and traditional folk music which to identify with some reputed folk culture developed in the 1990s in Europe. The “The bands in the research are all that existed before modern times – a musicians traditionally wear costumes trying to identify with some culture of pure white people, monocultural A talented footballer, Sir Walter centred on warrior myths which have been and monoracial,” he adds. seen to promote masculinity. reputed folk culture that existed “While I do not think that the folk metal helped to raise the profile of “Folk metal’s obsession with warriors before modern times – a culture bands in this research are explicitly racist, Carnegie College during his time and cultural purity, displayed through tales they are certainly romantic, conservative of Vikings and dressing up as Vikings on of pure white people, monocultural nationalists who sell the idea of myth and here due to his first-class skills. stage, reduces belonging and identity in and monoracial.” racial purity. They reduce complex ideas a multicultural, cosmopolitan society to a of roots, identity and belonging to simple, few exclusive myths,” explains researcher imagined and imaginary communities Professor Karl Spracklen (PGCE Research “The myths are generally of masculine defined by race and nation.” Methodology, 1995; PhD Sport Related prowess and the warrior’s search for Karl’s research was published in a special Studies, 1996) of our Carnegie Faculty. glory. It is showing white men how to be issue of the journal Metal Music Studies. Sir Walter Winterbottom’s application to Carnegie Physical Training College. 12 MOMENTUM / 19 The 1976 Poly Ollies reunite at this year’s Varsity match. From l-r: Norman Allen, Joe Greevy, Steve Clark, Neil McKinley, Tony Horsfall, Mike Cowling, Phil Martin, Mike Crooks, Paul Gillick, Andy Hartley, Trevor Jones and Clive Webster. What’s on For full event details and to book your place to attend one of our events, visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events or contact: [email protected]

Old friends reunite at Varsity

January February March April 10 March 1976, when we beat them 12-7,” Original rugby players hold their annual Tony recalls. “It is pleasing to note that Leeds Law School Guest Speaker Series: Carnegie Conversations Leeds Business School Guest Speaker Association of Chartered Certified reunion celebration at popular match. our University continues to have the upper Catherine Dixon, CEO Law Society of Guest Speaker Series: Series: Fraud and Corruption in the World Accountants (ACCA) Lecture: hand in the Varsity matches today.” welve members of our University’s England and Jason Gillespie, Yorkshire County Cricket of Business Upside Down Management Tony, who was also Chairman of our original Rugby Union team – the Thursday 14 January Club in conversation with Callaghan, Chris Clements, Partner at Deloitte LLP John Timpson CBE, Timpson Ltd University’s Sports Association, worked for Poly Ollies – travelled back to 18:00 – 19:30 former South African cricketer Tuesday 8 March Tuesday 12 April T the Ministry of Defence after graduating. Headingley Campus for a reunion earlier Rose Bowl, City Campus Thursday 4 February 17:30 – 19:00 17:30 – 19:00 His career in health and safety took him all this year. The friends were celebrating 17:30 – 19:00 Rose Bowl, City Campus Rose Bowl, City Campus around the world including spells in South the 40th anniversary of the first season Leeds Business School Guest Speaker Headingley Carnegie Pavilion Africa and . in which they competed against the Series: Economic Prospects Winifred Mercier 2016 Public Lecture Professorial Inaugural Lecture of “We have held an annual reunion for the Will Holman, Deputy Agent for Yorkshire Leeds Business School Guest Speaker Professor Ian Menter, Emeritus Fellow, Professor David Douglas, Faculty of University of Leeds. past 14 years and we thought it would be a and the Humber, Bank of England Series: The Rise of Social Enterprise Department of Education, Business & Law Alumnus Tony Horsfall (BSc (Hons) good idea to this year link it to the Varsity Tuesday 19 January Paul Monaghan, Director of Up the Ethics University of Oxford Wednesday 20 April Production Engineering, 1976), a keen match as it marks the 40th anniversary 08:30 – 10:00 Tuesday 9 February Wednesday 9 March 17:30 – 19:00 sportsman who coached and captained of the first ever match between the two Rose Bowl, City Campus 17:30 – 19:00 16:30 – 18:00 Rose Bowl, City Campus the Poly Ollies during his time at our universities,” he explains. Rose Bowl, City Campus James Graham Building, Sir Walter Winterbottom’s application University, returned to watch the rugby Professorial Inaugural Lecture Headingley Campus Leeds to Carnegie Business Physical School Training Guest College Speaker Varsity finale with his former teammates. of Professor Prithwiraj Nath, Professorial Inaugural Lecture of Series: Leeds: The City of Collaboration “Up to the 1975-76 season, Leeds Faculty of Business & Law: Professor Mike Brown, Faculty of Business Leeds Law School Guest Speaker Series: Allison Page, Partner at DLA Piper University did not think we were worthy What Makes Customers “Click” and “Buy” & Law Shami Chakrabarti CBE, Director of Liberty Tuesday 26 April opponents but with us having won the from a New-to-Market e-store? Wednesday 17 February Wednesday 9 March 17:30 – 19:00 British Polytechnics Cup in the 1973-74 Wednesday 20 January 17:30 – 19:00 18:00 – 19:30 Rose Bowl, City Campus season, finished runners-up in the 1974-75 17:30 – 19:00 Rose Bowl, City Campus Rose Bowl, City Campus season, and being the first ever student Rose Bowl, City Campus Carnegie Conversations team winners of the Yorkshire Silver Leeds Business School Guest Carnegie Conversations Guest Speaker Series: Trophy, they finally agreed to play us on Carnegie Conversations Guest Speaker Series: Engaging Leaders Guest Speaker Series: Dr Leanne Norman, Senior Research Speaker Series: and Nurturing Entrepreneurs Andy Rock, Yorkshire Carnegie, Dr Ben Fellow, Carnegie Faculty MBE, Yorkshire Carnegie Natalie Sykes, Regional Director Jones and Dr Kevin Till, Senior Lecturers, Thursday 28 April Tony shared some of his memories with in conversation with Bryan Redpath, of The Institute of Directors Carnegie Faculty 17:30 - 19:00 us from his time with the Poly Ollies. Yorkshire Carnegie Head Coach Tuesday 23 February Thursday 10 March Lewis Jones Suite, Thursday 28 January 17:30 – 19:00 17:30 – 19:00 Headingley Carnegie Stadium 17:30 – 19:00 Rose Bowl, City Campus Lewis Jones Suite, Lewis Jones Suite, Headingley Carnegie Stadium Headingley Carnegie Stadium May Professorial Inaugural Lecture Leeds Business School Guest Speaker Careers in Sport LIVE (formerly known of Professor Paul Turner, Series: Governance – A Necessary Evil or a as National Sports Roadshow) Faculty of Business & Law Driver of Performance? Friday 29 January Wednesday 16 March Alex Simpson, General Counsel and 09:00 – 15:30 18:00 – 19:30 Company Secretary, ASDA Sports Arena, Headingley Campus Rose Bowl, City Campus Tuesday 10 May Your turn For more information, visit: Are you and your friends planning an Carnegie Conversations 08:30 – 10:00 www.careers-in-sport.co.uk/roadshow alumni reunion soon? The Alumni Guest Speaker Series: Rose Bowl, City Campus Team would be happy to offer support Emy Onuora, author of Pitch Black: Professorial Inaugural Lecture to help you organise your celebration. The Story of Black British Footballers Please keep checking our website: of Professor Martin Reynolds, Ways that we can support you Thursday 17 March leedsbeckett.ac.uk/events Faculty of Business & Law include contacting classmates on 17:30 – 19:00 Wednesday 18 May your behalf to invite them to attend, for more announcements of forthcoming Lewis Jones Suite, 17:30 – 19:00 providing a campus tour by a current events and guest speakers. We look Headingley Carnegie Stadium Rose Bowl, City Campus student, arranging room bookings on forward to seeing you at an event soon. campus and more. Please let us know about your reunion plans by emailing: [email protected] 14 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 Jonathan Sanderson Harry and his Carnegie Physical Education classmates (left) and Lewis Ford. at their 50th anniversary reunion, earlier this year. Architecture From l-r: Robert ‘Harry’ Green, William George, ALUMNI NEWS innovation on trial Alan Lowndes, Robert Parr and Dave Fisher. For the latest news from your alumni community, visit: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni at Leeds prison

Prisoners at HMP Leeds are benefitting from the trial of a mobile therapy space designed by an Architecture graduate from our University. Karl Lenton (BA (Hons) Architecture, 2011), Creative Director at SAFE Innovations and founder of Leeds- based architectural practice BLA: Burr Lenton Architecture, designed ‘seedS’ enabling prisoners better access to healthcare. seedS is a modular structure which can be used for one-on-one consultations or group meetings of up to four individuals, for activities including smoking cessation, group therapy, confidential assessments and Student group to benefit from top boss mindfulness sessions. My room, your office “It became apparent that there Successful graduate pledges support to student society. needed to be another system of getting more people to healthcare than is the embers of our Computing Society “The earlier students start to network norm,” Karl explains. “seedS is mobile, In September, we welcomed alumnus Robert ‘Harry’ Green to our Headingley Campus to reminisce about his time at our University. are set to take advantage of free with industry professionals, the more and breaks from institutional prison Harry began studying here 50 years ago and lived in student accommodation in Carnegie Hall. His old room is now an office used by Mcareer advice, mentorship and likely they are to have a wealth of design. Prisons by their very nature professional networking opportunities connections when they start to look for are loud environments, made from two academics from our Carnegie Faculty. through a unique industry partnership forged a work placement or embark on their materials that amplify sounds. seedS with a member of our alumni community. chosen profession.” are constructed with an inner foam or Harry Green (Cert Ed, Physical three years he had been appointed Head of Lisa Stephenson and Ruth Sutcliffe, Alumnus Jonathan Sanderson (BA (Hons) This partnership is a first for our core, which is used to dampen and Education with French, 1968), who Department at a school in Leicester, later who now call Harry’s old room their Business Studies, 2006), who has recently University between a company and a mask these external sounds of prison Freturned to our University this progressing into senior management. office, both educate the next generation been shortlisted for a national award, has student society. It builds on an already life, enabling conversations to take autumn for the Carnegie Physical Education Catching up with friends at their 50- of teachers. committed to helping Computing Society successful relationship with Corecom, place inside without inmates having 50-year reunion, Fairfax Hall was home for year reunion earlier this year, Harry found Lisa and Ruth, who moved into their students via his recruitment consultancy which has previously provided student to raise their voices to be heard.” the first two years of his degree before he his peers had followed very similar paths office in 2008, have transformed it into an company, Corecom Consulting. placements and several employability The facility also has audio and moved up the hill to Carnegie Hall for his since graduating, with many progressing academic’s paradise with floor to ceiling Founded in 2008, the Leeds-based workshops for our students. visual capabilities and provides a safe, third and final year. into leadership and management roles in bookcases, piles of exam papers ready to firm is Yorkshire’s fastest growing IT “Given Corecom Consulting’s leading confidential space for staff and During Harry’s time, students had their education, although some also took their be marked and a cosy meeting space in recruitment specialist. position within the IT industry, we will now inmates. Inside, the space has a own rooms allocated in alphabetical order. experience and skills into the world of the middle. “As a graduate, it is a real honour for me have access to some of the best resources central table, colour-changing lights, Mr Green (students at that time were business and commerce. “The space works really well as an to give something back to the University and in the region,” adds Lewis Ford, President of speakers and touch screens used always addressed as Mr) remembers being Today, Carnegie Hall is still home to our office, and it’s in a great location for us – its students. Our company is committed to our Computing Society and a second-year to deliver therapeutic interventions sandwiched between two other Gs. University’s teacher training and education close to the lecture theatres as well as the increasing student employment prospects,” Business Information Technology student. alongside current healthcare “The room had a lot of bare pine staff and is next door to our sports centre. sports centre,” says Lisa. “The light from explains Managing Director Jonathan, who “The company is fully supportive of our programmes. Its portability gives floorboards and a beautiful, big, old sash Harry’s old room has been refurbished into the windows is great, and it’s always warm was recently shortlisted as Recruitment aim to enhance student employability and mental health teams the flexibility window,” he recalls. “There was a bed and a an office for two academic staff – the only and cosy. My only complaint is that we don’t Boss of the Year at the 2015 Marketing & we have had a record number of members to see patients anywhere within the desk and chair, plus storage for books. I also recognisable feature from Harry’s time is the have more of the period features that Harry Digital Recruitment Awards. sign up to the society this year.” prison where the need is greatest. had my sports kit and, of course, the prized wooden sash window. would have enjoyed during his time here.” Carnegie blazer. It was the kind of room that A seedS on trial in HMP Leeds. might now be described in Victorian novels.” After graduating from our University, Lisa Stephenson at her desk in Kos refugees receive support from graduate Harry took a teaching position at a school in Harry’s old room, Carnegie Hall. Coventry. He believes his time at Carnegie Earlier this year, a Leeds Beckett shores of Europe – our shores – who equipped him well for this role, and within University graduate travelled to Kos to simply need refuge and a safe place to provide support and essential supplies to live,” she explains. “The governments the many refugees arriving daily on the currently cannot, or will not, provide Greek island. adequate support for the refugees and so Alumna April Humble (BA (Hons) Peace innocent people are living in dangerous Studies and International Relations, 2012) squalor – someone must help them.” “The room had a lot of bare pine provided much needed on-the-ground Since leaving Leeds Beckett, April has floorboards and a beautiful, big, support to the refugees who were fleeing been living and working in Berlin as part conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. At of the secretariat of the Earth League, old sash window, it was the the time of April’s trip, approximately 600 an international group of climate refugees a day were arriving in Kos, making change experts. She launched her own kind of room that might now be it the frontline of Europe’s biggest refugee fundraising campaign to pay for her trip Learn more described in Victorian novels.” crisis since the Second World War. and to buy the essential supplies, and Visit: safeinnoff.com and “I decided to go out to Kos in response she is continuing to raise money, since to the fact that people are suffering on the returning from Kos. burrlentonarchitecture.com

16 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 17 Kanya King MBE takes the mic at this year’s MOBO Awards in Leeds.

Anything is possible

MOBO founder and honorary graduate, Kanya King MBE, celebrates 20 years of the iconic music event she founded in her bedroom.

hen Kanya King MBE (HonD Music, Sade came out of a 10-year retirement to 2009) was growing up, her school perform especially at the event. Wreports regularly praised her ability “I always hoped the MOBOs would be a to put on plays and productions – a great success and I’m very proud of where they indicator for her future success. As founder are today,” says Kanya, who was awarded and CEO of MOBO (Music Of Black Origin), an honorary degree from our University in Kanya has transformed the face of urban 2009 in recognition of her contribution to music, bringing it from the outskirts of the music industry. British popular culture right to the heart of “It is very difficult to choose just one the UK mainstream. highlight from the MOBOs as I have such Influenced by her Ghanaian father’s great memories from over the years, but advice to: “be the best you can be”, Kanya’s giving Sir the Paving the drive and determination have been key Way accolade at this year’s ceremony to her success. The youngest girl of nine was pretty special. He gave the most children, Kanya grew up in Kilburn, North inspirational speech, which is definitely West , and now organises one of the one I’ll never forget. most anticipated events on the international “The feeling of pure joy after pulling off music scene. our very first MOBO Awards is also one “I guess you could say it was destined which will stay with me forever. We had to be,” she explains. “I have always had a everybody from Gabrielle, Jazzy B and love for the creative industries and found there and it became a real myself surrounded by extremely talented historic moment.” people growing up. Many of my friends Speaking of historic moments, this were actors and musicians, and I just year’s awards were no exception, taking didn’t feel like their talents were being place in our very own city for the first time. celebrated or rewarded, so I wanted to Hosted by Sarah-Jane Crawford at the create a platform where their talents in November, all eyes could be seen by the masses.” were on Leeds for the 20th MOBO Awards, That platform became the MOBO which featured performances from Rita Awards, which launched in 1996. Organised Ora, FKA twigs and Krept & Konan, who and booked from her bedroom in under were big winners on the night, winning the six weeks, the first MOBOs were held in coveted Best Album and the Best Hip Hop London’s Connaught Rooms, financed by Act awards. Kanya remortgaging her house. “Leeds is a fabulous city and it will This landmark event was the first urban always be a special place to me following music awards show to take place in Europe the award of my honorary degree by Leeds and was broadcast live for fans all around Beckett. The award was a very proud, and the world. Popular artists including Lionel humbling moment for me and my family, Richie, The and Tupac were all and I was extremely impressed by the honoured on the night. facilities at Leeds Beckett and the great Since then, the MOBOs have celebrated supportive infrastructure it provides for its an abundance of talent throughout their students,” explains Kanya. 20-year history, including artists such as “The choice to have this year’s ceremony , and Destiny’s in the city was made very easy when we Child. They are credited with launching the viewed the First Direct Arena. It really is careers of N-Dubz, and the late Amy a first-class venue and we hope to come Winehouse, to name just a few, and in 2000, back in the future.”

18 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 19 HOW WE BECAME… COMPANY DIRECTORS

Two years ago, alumnae Jasmine Headly-Craik (left) and Nina Hands launched their own PR agency, utilising the skills and knowledge they gained during their time at our University. We take a look at their journeys from Leeds Beckett University to company directors. Jasmine Headley-Craik Nina Hands EDUCATION 2006 BA (Hons) Public Relations 2004 One of the most nerve-racking days of my life was I chose a four-year sandwich course because I wanted starting university without knowing anyone. Luckily, I hands-on industry experience. I worked as PR Assistant at

Credit: Nick Redman made lots of friends on the first day and my placement the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust which really year at Ptarmigan taught me skills I still use today. taught me the ropes of my trade.

CAREER EXPERIENCE 2006-2007 2004-2005 Account Executive, Brahm Press Officer, Ambulance NHS Trust I bagged myself a job at a Leeds-based PR agency and spent 18 months I was headhunted straight after graduation and really got to grips Our University has had a long-standing of which include talent, production, staff, truly know what you are good at and enjoy working on some great accounts. It’s also where I met Nina. with media relations during this role. connection with the MOBO Awards. Many of stakeholders, sponsors, suppliers – the list until you put yourself out there.” our Events Management students had the goes on. It’s not an easy job, but thankfully, Kanya is hoping for a much needed 2007-2010 2005-2012 exciting opportunity to support Kanya and it tends to work out in the end. holiday following the success of this year’s Senior PR Account Manager, fuse8 Account Executive – Senior Account Manager, Brass PR her team at this year’s ceremony, working “For anybody wishing to work in the event before starting to plan for the 2016 I was approached to join a small, start-up agency and was quickly I worked my way up at one of the biggest and best integrated behind the scenes in roles including front of entertainment industry, my advice would be MOBO Awards. promoted to senior level where I looked after all consumer accounts. marketing agencies in the north, where I was responsible for the house and VIP stewarding. consumer PR team, gaining valuable agency experience. Past winners and nominees also stem 2010-2012 from our alumni community, including Piers Senior PR Account Manager, Brand8 2012-2014 Aggett (BSc (Hons) Creative Music and Sound Find out more We broke away and began operating as a small, independent agency. Account Director, Aberfield Communications “Leeds is a fabulous city I left Brass to be part of the start-up team at an agency set up Technology, 2008) and Kesi Dryden (BSc 2012-2014 (Hons) Creative Music and Sound Technology, and it will always be a special You can watch a video of Kanya by a former board director. I was responsible for bringing in new 2008) – better known as – who speaking to our University as she Senior PR and Internal Communications Manager, NG Bailey business, growing the agency’s profile and attracting new staff won the 2013 Best Album award. place to me following the received her honorary degree here: I decided to go in-house and get client-side experience, which taught which taught me a lot about how to set up a business. me a lot about clients’ needs. Awarded an MBE in 1999 for her services award of my honorary degree http://bit.ly/1T3gYrs to the music industry, Kanya admits it COMPANY DIRECTORS hasn’t all been plain sailing to get to where by Leeds Beckett.” Clips from the 2015 MOBO Awards she is today. “There have been lots of can be viewed on: mobo.com obstacles to overcome over the years, but I took some time out to travel and, after a lot of I had great contacts, a fresh approach and knew I I try to take the attitude when things go You can follow MOBO: @MOBOAwards soul searching, I realised I wanted to be my own boss. could start straight away with at least a few clients of wrong not to wallow in self-pity, but to dust to try and get as much experience as possible Nina and I hatched the plan for Content Soup and my own. At the same time, Jasmine was also myself down and get back up again. There and keep at it. Be like a sponge and absorb the agency was born. Launching our own company was pondering going alone, so we did it and launched our own are lots of things you have to juggle when everything and make yourself available for the best thing we’ve ever done. We’re an ambitious agency agency in February 2014 with two laptops, one phone and a you put on an event of this scale, some every role that you come across. You won’t bridging the gap between traditional PR and SEO. 2014- whole load of enthusiasm. We’re a small agency with big ideas. Present

20 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 21 Make a donation, make a difference

Your gifts, no matter what size, These scholarships include the Bright Every year, you, our alumni make a real difference to students at Futures Scholarships which are awarded community, support our scholarships our University. to students who have demonstrated how which make a real difference to At Leeds Beckett, we are proud exceptional they are, even in extremely the recipients. of our commitment to providing the challenging circumstances. Thank you to everyone who has highest-quality student experience “I have always had an interest in the and who continues to support all of and opportunities for talented arts and after university, I hope to have our scholarships. individuals to succeed regardless of a career running events within the arts their socio-economic background. industry,” explains scholarship recipient We have a number of scholarships and second-year Events Management in place to support students, who might student Niki Gill. “My degree is definitely Learn more not otherwise be able to afford to attend going to help prepare me for that, and our University, supported by you, our this scholarship will aid me in reaching leedsbeckett.ac.uk/giving alumni community. my full potential.”

Free thinker ENTERPRISING SCHOLAR GIVES BREAST awarded unique CANCER PATIENTS CONFIDENCE BOOST scholarship Vision of former scholarship recipient realised with launch of lingerie company with a difference.

he comfort and confidence of breast “Every woman deserves to feel first-hand the disappointment and the Fourth annual Professor Donald Bligh Scholarship awarded to an engineering student. cancer patients and survivors from beautiful,” explains Morgan, who was deterioration in women’s confidence Tacross the country is set to be greatly inspired to develop the business when her when they see what is available on the improved with the launch of a graduate mum was diagnosed with breast cancer and UK high street. Stemming from a passion to understand “I was something of a pioneer helping With ambitions to achieve chartered start-up company, boosted by a scholarship struggled to find comfortable bras. “Receiving the Vice Chancellor’s different patterns of thinking, or what university teachers to teach. This required engineer status in the future, Aaron was from our University. “We have collaborated with doctors, Enterprise Scholarship was invaluable he describes as ‘cognipathy’, alumnus an understanding of, and working within, encouraged to apply for the scholarship Two years ago, Morgan Dowler (BA Hons), surgeons and nurses to produce a line of to helping me get the company off the Professor Donald Bligh (Cert Ed Teacher contrasting patterns of thinking by lecturers for the opportunity to work with Donald Business Management, 2013) was awarded bras with patients’ needs at the forefront of ground. I was able to establish prototypes Training, 1958) has this year awarded his from different disciplines. It is that skill that to challenge ideas. the Vice Chancellor’s Enterprise Scholarship the design. We bring comfort, style and a for our products and I am really proud annual scholarship to Aaron Regan, a I call ‘cognipathy’, and when the opportunity “I am extremely pleased I was to help develop her business providing little bit of sexy with our products.” that we are about to launch. My aim is to second-year civil engineering student. came to fund a scholarship I thought I the successful candidate for the specialist underwear for breast cancer In the two years since graduating bring breast cancer sufferers a range of The scholarship was launched in should be able to apply this skill to help scholarship,” says Aaron. “It will mean patients. Now, Love Me! (...and my secret!) from our University, Morgan has won bras that will make them feel confident 2011 to support and encourage a student students think more widely. I won’t have to work as much at my is set to launch in the new year with four the and Sefton Chambers of and feminine again.” to think for themselves and argue for “Aaron described his passion as part-time job to fund my living costs. lines of lingerie. Commerce One to Watch Award, and their ideas, based on Donald’s belief questioning ‘how does that work?’, and he This will give me more time to focus her company was shortlisted in Richard that universities should be places was able to demonstrate an analytical and on and further my studies. Branson’s Pitch to Rich 2015 competition, where knowledge is discovered, questioning mind which has made him a “This opportunity will also expand Find out more which invited start-up companies to pitch developed or created. worthy recipient of this year’s scholarship. my knowledge into closely related fields “Receiving the Vice Chancellor’s for additional funding and support. lovemeandmysecret.com “I started the Professor Bligh I hope to work with him over the next and encourage me to use my creativity “Our vision is to become the UK number Scholarship to encourage freedom of academic year to develop his power of to solve civil engineering-related Enterprise Scholarship was one brand for post-surgery bras,” adds thought, independence of mind and lateral thinking and I am confident that not problems. I look forward to working Can you help? invaluable to helping me get the Morgan. “The company was established powers of criticism,” explains Donald, who only will he graduate from our University with Professor Bligh, who will help Support students like Morgan now, via: on the belief that no matter what, women has fond memories of living in The Grange as an excellent civil engineer, but he will be to develop my powers of criticism company off the ground.” deserve to look and feel great. I know and captaining the swim team during his able to apply these skills in other areas of and creativity skills, throughout the leedsbeckett.ac.uk/giving time at our University. his life too.” next academic year.”

22 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 23 Walker breaks Listen SPORTS NEWS another record at Tom recently recorded a podcast interview for us about British Athletics the mechanics of walking. th Championships You can listen to it via our Victorious at Varsity for the 11 consecutive year SoundCloud channel here: Race walker Tom Bosworth (BSc (Hons) http://soundcloud.com/ Our University once again beat the University of Leeds to become Varsity champions in an intense day of sporting action. Sports Performance, 2013, PG Cert Sport leedsbeckett & Exercise Nutrition, 2014) is celebrating ore than 1,400 students from our seven minutes, we claimed a penalty which for both universities to launch their after setting a new British record in the University and the University of full-back David McIlwaine comfortably renewed BUCS campaigns,” says Matt men’s 5km walk at the British MLeeds competed in the annual converted. By half-time, our University had Dobson, Athletics Union Executive Chair Athletics Championships. Varsity sporting competition in October, extended our lead to 10-0. The University of at our University. Competing in Birmingham earlier this which once again saw Leeds Beckett Leeds picked up some momentum during Leeds Varsity involves a host of year, Tom recorded a time of 19 minutes continue our unbeaten streak with an the second half but our University were different sports, including squash, exactly, shaving 16 seconds off the 11th consecutive victory. comfortable winners, with the final score of athletics, biathlon, water polo and indoor previous record. In what was a neck and neck battle, 27-13 capping off a fantastic day of sport. cricket, ensuring it is one of the most “I always love racing in front of such a with only three points separating the “It is fantastic to see men and women inclusive and diverse one-day Varsity big crowd, who were fantastic in cheering two universities, students competed from both institutions competing with events across the country. me round to get the record,” says Tom. in more than 50 fixtures at the popular respect and appreciation for their Our University’s men’s and women’s He now holds the 5km and 10km British autumn event, which this year was opposition. There is no better way to kick- football teams enjoyed a clean sweep records after clocking a time of 39 minutes hosted by our University. A count start this year’s sporting calendar than of victories, including a 16-0 win for the and 36 seconds for the 10km earlier in the th revealed the final aggregate scores as: Varsity, as it builds the perfect platform women’s third team. Tennis also achieved year. He also finished 24 in the 20km 30.5 points to our University and 27.5 to a whitewash of victories against their walk at the World Championships the University of Leeds. University of Leeds counterparts, and in Beijing this summer. More than 14,000 supporters filled athletics were victorious in both the men’s Headingley Stadium to watch the rugby and women’s events. Tom Bosworth at the British union final and see our University “It is fantastic to see men This year, Leeds Varsity raised funds Athletics Championships. crowned champions – this is the biggest and women from both for Marie Curie and Newlife. Players from attendance for the finale in Varsity both universities also wore rainbow laces

history, and was bigger than the crowd institutions competing with in support of Stonewall’s campaign to kick Credit: Leeds Rhinos watching the Namibia v Georgia Rugby out homophobia, biphobia and transphobia Student and alumni success World Cup match, which also took place respect and appreciation for from sport. We look forward to next year’s that night in Exeter. their opposition.” Varsity in October 2016. in historic Leeds Rhinos treble As the reigning BUCS rugby union league and cup holders, our team got stuck Current students and graduates from in from kick-off, forcing the University our University were instrumental in of Leeds to defend their lines. After only helping Leeds Rhinos to victory in the Grand Final this autumn, securing a domestic treble for the giants. Alumni Kevin Sinfield MBE (BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, 2008; How did your team do? MA Sport Business, 2015) and Jimmy For a full list of results, visit: Keinhorst (BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, 2013), alongside current leedsvarsity.com students MBE and , all played their part as the Rhinos defeated Wigan 22-20 in front of a record crowd of more than 73,000 fans at . Despite twice trailing in the Grand Final, the Rhinos fought back, with Sport Marketing student Josh scoring the decisive try to secure victory. “As a university, we are delighted Leeds Beckett Our netballers beat the to celebrate the achievements of our Bittersweet success for football star claim victory in the University of Leeds in partners the Leeds Rhinos. We are rugby union final. three out of four matches. proud of our longstanding association Manchester City right back and alumna Lucy Bronze (BSc (Hons) Sports Studies, with the club and with the outstanding 2013) has had a fantastic year, representing the England Women’s team in every achievements of our current students game of their impressive but ultimately heartbreaking World Cup campaign in

Credit: St Helen’s and graduates who contributed to their Canada. She produced consistently stellar defensive performances along with two unbridled success this season,” says decisive goals in the knockout stages – one of which, an impressive long distance Man of Steel nomination for rugby alumnus Professor Peter Slee, Vice Chancellor of drive, was shortlisted for goal of the tournament. our University. In 2014, Lucy was voted Players’ Player of the Year by her peers in the English Leeds Beckett alumnus (BSc this year in a nomination for the prestigious Sadly, it was Kevin and Sport Business top division, in addition to the two Women’s Super League championship titles (Hons) Quantity Surveying, 2012) has enjoyed a Steve Prescott Man of Steel Award. master’s student Jamie’s last game for she won while playing for Liverpool. Lucy has represented England at every level remarkable rise to prominence in rugby league. This end-of-season accolade is voted for by the Rhinos, with Kevin embarking on a internationally, was part of the England Under-19 squad that won the UEFA Women’s Known for his powerful tackles and big runs, the players and is awarded to the best player new playing career with rugby union’s Under-19 Championships in 2009, and finished third with the senior Lionesses in the 25-year-old burst through the ranks with St in Super League. Alex was also named in this Yorkshire Carnegie and Jamie taking up a Canada this summer. Lucy was also named in the All Star Team selected at the end Helens to become a fan favourite, culminating year’s . management role at Super League’s Hull, of World Cup tournament in recognition of her outstanding performances. Kingston Rovers.

24 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 25 Where are 2000s of what it takes to create a business. More equipped to deal with the needs of the importantly, it confirmed my passion increasing population. The skills I acquired Hassan Jalloh (BSc (Hons) Applied for advertising and marketing. Since during my master’s degree prepared me graduating, I have worked as a Creative to work closely with local communities, Computing, 2003) Executive at Tesco Opticians and managed helping to empower and motivate them for you now? Immediately after graduation, I joined social media clients at Cheetham Bell their own development. the Bank of ’s Computer Centre JWT. In 2014, I launched Colossal Creative, department working as a systems analyst. a social media agency that specialises in Sean Ball (BA (Hons) Public Relations with In 2005, I moved to the United States to strategy and creative content for both B2B These pages are for you to share join my fiancée and I studied for an MBA in and B2C clients. Marketing, 2014) your stories and celebrate your Information Systems Management. Over the Since graduating from Leeds Beckett years, I have founded multiple businesses, University, I have helped to create an successes with your fellow alumni. Abhinav Goel (MSc Creative Technology, 2014) Alumni of Carnegie College of Physical Education return to our including Voice Data Solutions, an IT services I loved the fact that I was never restricted innovative software platform, sponsored Tell us what you are up to and update Headingley Campus earlier this year for their 50-year anniversary reunion. company that provides a range of support to while studying at Leeds Beckett. If there by Microsoft, specifically designed for the your contact information by using small and medium-sized businesses in the was something I wanted to try, my tutors public relations industry. In my role as Washington DC region, and Payless Beauty would try their best to help me, so I was Marketing Executive for Newcastle-based the enclosed form or visiting: and coordinating the annual Open University From this event, I was selected for the RAF Supply in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a able to tailor my course to the route I IT consultancy Forfusion Ltd, I have project leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumni/update Yorkshire graduation ceremony in Harrogate, Open Water Swim Team and helped set a full-service beauty supply shop offering a was interested in. As a result, I gained managed and assisted in the development which ensured 400-plus students had a great new world record for a 45-mile relay swim large selection of beauty and hair products. knowledge of motion capture, and I am of Pragmatist. Prior to this role, I worked We will feature as many updates as graduation experience. Outside of work, I was around Jersey. I am currently a Senior Consultant in the now in a position to recommend the right at some of the UK’s leading PR agencies a Scout leader for 16 years and I continued Federal Technology Sector of Deloitte Touche software to my company, Studio Distract, and on some of the biggest global we can. Tohmatsu Limited in the USA. my studies, attaining an MA History degree. Caroline Cole (BA (Hons) European Finance where I work as an Animation Lead and entertainment brands. Performance Capture Tracker. David Canales (Modern Languages and & Accounting, 1993) Hannah Robinson (MSc Journalism, 2015) Business Studies Diploma, 1987) I spent a year in studying at the 2010s Judith Namanya (MSc Public Health – My degree equipped me well for my current 1960s Normandy Business School in Caen as part Since graduating from Leeds Beckett Health Promotion, 2014) role as a Trainee Journalist and Sub-Editor of my degree. After leaving our University, I Tony Peers (Cert Ed Physical Education and University, I have worked worldwide in Kieran Edwards (BA (Hons) Music Since completing my master’s degree at the Hull Daily Mail. In today’s news various marketing roles, including at qualified as a chartered certified accountant, Technology, 2012) at Leeds Beckett, I have begun a PhD at gathering operations, you need to be able Biology, 1968) training with one of the UK’s Big Four In 1965, petrol was 6p a litre, England were Swedish and Japanese companies. Four Instead of writing a dissertation while at Michigan State University. My research to work both in print and digitally. Having accountancy firms. After my training, I then one year away from winning the World Cup years ago, I settled in my home country Leeds Beckett, I completed a final major looks at how communities work towards undertaken the news and feature writing moved to a regional practice and became and The Beatles were rocking the US. In the (France) and I am now a business and project where I planned, created and promoting their own health in a resource- modules on my course, I know exactly how to a partner, before setting up on my own same year, a group of budding PE teachers economics teacher, using my professional launched Voodoo Records, a record label. limited setting like Uganda, where the write a feature and I am just as comfortable three years ago. I launched Savoir Faire started at the former Carnegie College experience to foster the next generation. This project provided invaluable experience healthcare system is not adequately when I have to sub-edit news copy. Accounting in 2012, and feel very lucky to be of Physical Education at Beckett Park. able to use my French in my work. My aim is When 26 of the original cohort met up this to continue with my core British clients but September (pictured), no wonder we barely 1990s also use the French I learned as part of my recognised each other. Lucy Roper (HND Leisure Studies & Recreation degree to support French clients in the UK. Leadership, 1992) 1980s During my 25-year open water swimming Roger Chadwick (PG Dip Law, 1998) career, I broke six world records and two My course at Leeds Beckett gave me an David Forrest (BA (Hons) Librarianship, 1985) British records. I recently joined the RAF excellent grounding in the legal process, I am currently in a senior learner support Reserves to give myself a new focus and set covering many different areas of law. I am RAISE YOUR GAME role at the Leeds Regional Centre of the further goals while not wanting to give up now a Partner and Head of Commercial Open University, where I manage a large competitive swimming entirely. In my first and Head of Marketing at Awdry Bailey & team. We are responsible for delivering year with the RAF Reserves, I successfully Douglas Solicitors. Most of my lecturers support services to Open University students completed a solo English Channel swim were former solicitors and the practical in Yorkshire and across the country. My and then competed in the Inter-Services experience they shared really helped me personal highlight to date was organising Open Water Swimming Championships. prepare for my career in law.

uate cour d se ra s g t s o

P Top, from left: David * s Forrest, David e f t Canales, Lucy Roper, o a r du Caroline Cole, Roger ou ra Chadwick, Hassan r recent g Jollah. Bottom, from left: Kieran Edwards, Abhinav Goel, Judith Namanya, Sean Ball and Hannan Robinson. Reach even greater heights with a postgraduate qualification with us. Learn more at leedsbeckett.ac.uk/takethenextstep *Terms and conditions apply. Visit leedsbeckett.ac.uk/alumnidiscount for full details. 26 MOMENTUM / 19 MOMENTUM / 19 27 EVERYBODY DESERVES THE CHANCE TO SHINE

Our Bright Futures Scholarships provide a financial lifeline to gifted undergraduate students who might otherwise be unable to afford a university education.

You can give the gift of a brighter future today.

Every donation makes a real difference to the next generation of Leeds Beckett students. Make a difference now at: leedsbeckett.ac.uk/giving or call 0113 812 3147.