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JOHN BYRNE CELEBRATED SCOTTISH ARTIST RECEIVES HONORARY DEGREE RESEARCH WITH IMPACT HOW STIRLING’S RESEARCH IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE STIRLING THEN AND NOW 2015 A TALE OF TWO BRIG EDITORS Introduction Contents

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Welcome to the 2015 edition Campus news 4 of Stirling Minds. It has been Latest developments on campus another exciting year for the Honorary graduates 8 University – the highlight Honours for John Byrne and Sally Magnusson being Stirling’s outstanding

performance in December’s Community 10 Community engagement Research Excellence Framework

(REF2014), which moved us Research with impact 12 Making a difference through research into the top 40 in the UK

and 5th place in Scotland for Art 16 The Alumni Relations team (L-R) – Artist and alumna – Emma Scott-Smith Lynsey Cochrane, Jennifer Forman, research intensity. Lindsey Donald, Kerry Bryson and Global reach 18 Karen McIntosh. Stirling’s international dimension Stirling alumni never cease to impress and inspire – this magazine Then and now 20 A tale of two editors offers a snapshot of some of your recent achievements, as well as the 16-17 22-23 activities, careers and ventures in which you are involved. Community garden 22 In this edition alumna Emma Scott-Smith discusses her career as an The campus good life artist and award-winning writer Siddharth Chowdhury – who wrote Alumni profiles 24 much of his novel Day Scholar during his time at Stirling – discusses the Graduates tell their story journey to his literary success, including a daily regime of 50 press-ups Literature 26 in Polwarth. Another highlight is an interview with Brig’s founder and Siddharth Chowdhury’s literary career first Editor-in-Chief, Paul Martin, and present day Editor, Lucy McLellan – Alumni support 27 which provides fascinating insight into the stark differences between the Alumni supporting current students pre and post-digital ages. Sport 28 I would like to thank all of you who have contributed to our mentoring Golfer Mathias Eggenberger scheme and the Stirling Fund this year. The active involvement of so many Academic profile 31 of you in both schemes is testament to the enduring bond between the Meet the academic – Professor Rachel Norman University and its alumni and a source of great pride for the institution. Events 32 The University will mark its 50th anniversary in 2017 and we have Events for the diary

already begun to plan the celebrations. Our alumni represent almost half 12-15 28-29 Class notes 34 a century of Stirling memories and, over the next 18 months, we will be Where are they now? talking to you about how you can get involved. Staying in touch 38 Whether you graduated in 2015 or 1971, and whether you are a Strong connections with Stirling student, member of staff, or University partner, I hope you enjoy this Philanthropy 42 magazine. Our global alumni community grew to almost 57,000 this year Making a difference and, with your continued support, we can make Stirling’s positive impact on the world more impressive than ever. Produced by Development & External Affairs Design: Sterling Photography: Jeff Holmes, Elaine Livingstone, Thea Brønlund, Pragya Sinha Chowdhury, With best wishes, Alistair Devine, Mark Ferguson, Sunnie Gibb, Lorraine Hill/Scottish FA, Julie Howden, Elaine Livingstone, Michael Rea, British Swimming, Tommy Ga-Ken Wan, Zarah Pattison, Shutterstock, University of Stirling Archives, Stefan Waldvogel/ASG. This publication can be made available in different formats. Contact Development & External Affairs for further information on [email protected] Kerry Bryson 8-9 38-40 The University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA is recognised as a Scottish Charity with number Director of Development & External Affairs SC 011159.

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Queen’s Birthday A world-class venue Honours

Pedal power Stirling campus is benefiting the Stirling area, including Stirling Venues, run Six successful female leaders gathered at the Women in Business event The University of Stirling’s from the University’s approximately 30 bikes at by the University’s – marking International Women’s Day. L to R: Rachel Gunn, Wendy Inglis former Chair of Court, participation in Nextbike three locations on campus. Accommodation and Humphrey, Hinda Miller, Professor Sharon Bolton, Carol Smillie and Alan Simpson, was – a nationwide cycle hire As part of Stirling’s Commercial Services Ann-Maree Morrison. awarded an OBE for scheme, which makes getting commitment to green travel Directorate, has been services to Education around and travelling initiatives, the University has launched to make the in the Queen’s Birthday between Stirling city centre funded a corporate subscription most of Stirling’s Inspiring women Honours List 2015. and campus easier for with Nextbike which allows all conference and students, staff and visitors. staff and students free rental of accommodation facilities International Women’s Day was honoured on campus at Alan, who stepped down a bike for the first hour of every and encourage people to several special events which sought to highlight both women’s from the role of Chair of Part of a joint initiative with ride. The scheme complements consider campus as an ideal achievements and the gaps that still remain in making gender University Court in July, Transport Scotland, Forth efforts the University has made location for conferences equality a reality. having served from 2007 Environment Link and Stirling in recent years to develop a and holidays in Scotland. to 2015, is also a Deputy Cycle Hub, the scheme provides range of green travel initiatives Echoing the 2015 International Women’s Day global theme, ‘Make it Lieutenant for Stirling and around 100 hire bikes through for students and staff. Led by Liam Spillane, Happen’, the Stirling events gathered a host of distinguished women Falkirk. He said: “I was Director of Commercial who have fulfilled their ambitions and inspired others along the way. absolutely delighted to hear Services, it provides a unique At ‘Generation W – Celebrating Women in Business’, a panel the news about receiving range of event and holiday discussion brought together TV personality and Diary Doll co-founder an OBE. I had no idea that it Lights, camera, action services using the University’s Carol Smillie, award-winning local business woman, Ann-Maree was being considered, and 330-acre property portfolio. Morrison, co-inventor of the world’s first sports bra, Hinda Miller, and it is the icing on the cake Stirling Film and Media development. Dario Sinforiani, Liam said: “Stirling Venues founder of the Butterscotch Bakery, Rachel Gunn. The event, which was following eight wonderful graduates have been Head of Production within the provides the largest service chaired by Wendy Inglis Humphrey, Project Director at Sporting Chance years at the helm of the taking their first steps in Division of Communications, of its kind in Scotland in a Initiative, saw the women sharing their experiences and reflecting on University Court. It clearly professional production, Media and Culture, said: beautiful location that sets the challenges they face in business. recognises the excellent thanks to a new partnership “The partnership is giving our it apart from the rest. It is an Other events included a ‘Women in Politics’ event and a keynote work being carried out in between the University and a graduates knowledge, skills exciting step in maximising speech from Jocelyn Bell Burnell – astronomist and campaigner for all parts of the University in leading Scottish independent and contacts that they simply our potential with existing women in science – who discussed the routes to success for women teaching and research.” Also television production couldn’t get elsewhere.” customers, and gives us in academia. honoured in the list were company – Tern TV. David Strachan, Tern TV’s a strong foothold in Professor Sharon Bolton, Dean of Equality and Diversity and Head of former Stirling Economics Managing Director, an Honorary national and international the University of Stirling Management School, introduced the events. lecturer, Dr Marianthi Through the Santander Professor in the Division, said: conference, tourism and She said: “We were delighted to welcome high profile female figures in Leontaridi, who was awarded Universities SME Internship “Stirling is the top Scottish hospitality markets.” public life, business and academia, whose successes and achievements an OBE for public service, and Programme, three alumni – University for Communication Find out more at span the local and global stage. These events serve to both spotlight Environmental Management Monta Burge, Sarah McConville and Media Studies. We are www.stirlingvenues.com achievement, and encourage others on their own professional journeys. graduate Catriona Morrison, and Ehssan Shamoradi – gained keen to work with the best The University’s commitment to equality is further exemplified through who was awarded an MBE paid internships with Tern TV to students and graduates, and our new OneStirling initiative, and our engagement with the Athena for services to sport and develop skills in a range of areas, to play our part in aligning their SWAN Charter, to advance the careers of women in science, which has voluntary service in Scotland. including research, production, studies as closely as possible been recognised with a national award.” post-production and programme to industry needs.”

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challenge New appointments honorary degrees at summer The University recently graduation. Sir John Elvidge, With the recent demolishment appointed Fiona Sandford former Permanent Secretary of Geddes Court – and brand as its new Chair of Court. to the Scottish Government, new residence Juniper Court A Stirling Economics graduate, was given the award of due to open to students this Ms Sandford has a distinguished Doctor of the University for September – many alumni career in higher education. his outstanding contribution have been feeling nostalgic Ross Murdoch She will serve as the University’s to the wellbeing of the people about their old rooms. Chair of Court for a period of Scotland and his dedication £2.4 million investment of four years, replacing Alan to the Modernisation of Public During this year’s spring confirmed for student Simpson OBE who recently Services. Kevin Clarke, Stirling telephone campaign, Lesley athletes completed his term of office alumnus and former University Dugan, current student and The Scottish Funding Council after eight years of service. Secretary, was honoured in Stirling Fund student ambassador, has recently extended funding Additionally, the University recognition of his outstanding was set a ‘Geddes Challenge’ by until 2019 for Winning Students recently appointed Vicky contribution and service to the an alumnus, who lived in Geddes – the nationwide scholarship Tierney as its new Director of University and to the Scottish Court in the early nineties. He programme managed by Campaigns. Previously Head and United Kingdom Higher pledged that, should Lesley gentleman some photos, the parties and ‘mischief’ that Stirling, which supports the of Development at Glasgow Education sector. Scottish artist successfully take a photo of the apologising that it wouldn’t had taken place there. Stirling’s brightest and best sporting Life, Vicky will head up Stirling’s John Byrne and broadcaster door to his old room before it be the exact one in which new residences are fabulous – all talent in colleges and universities Development & Alumni Sally Magnusson were also was knocked down, he would he’d stayed. He appreciated the rooms are en-suite and the across Scotland. There are Relations team. honoured (see overleaf). donate to the Stirling Fund. my efforts anyway, and very place is luxurious and spacious. 35 Stirling students currently Lesley said: “I searched high generously donated to the Fund! Alumni shouldn’t feel sad about supported by Winning Students, Innovative new course and low to try and find his exact “During the campaign, many their demolished accommodation, including Commonwealth A new Health Visiting course, room but the room numberings alumni spoke fondly about the though, because their memories breaststroke swimming delivered collaboratively had changed. I emailed the student halls of residence, and can never be demolished.” champion, Ross Murdoch. between the University and NHS Health Boards in Scotland, Carbon is improving support to young footprint falling children across the country. International carnival on campus The University’s Combined The one-year course – highly Heat and Power (CHP) plant commended by the Nursing The University of Stirling held its first is helping Stirling reduce its and Midwifery Council – was International Festival recently, transforming energy consumption and developed in support of Kevin Clarke the Atrium into a colourful, noisy and thriving carbon emissions. The CHP the Scottish Government’s international spectacle. plant, which was made possible commitment to train more by a £2 million award from than 500 new health visitors Held to celebrate the University’s diverse student and the Scottish Funding Council, in Scotland over the next staff population, the International Festival gave visitors generates 70 per cent of the three years. the opportunity to take part in language sessions, taste electricity required on campus, foods of the world, listen to music and watch a range 61 per cent of the overall Honorary graduates of cultural dances. heating site demand and has Inspiring individuals from The event was sponsored by Turkish Airlines and cut the University’s annual CO2 the fields of the civil service, part-funded through the Stirling Fund, thanks to the emissions by almost 3,000 broadcasting, the Arts and generosity of Stirling alumni. tonnes CO2 per annum. education were awarded Sir John Elvidge

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Summer honours

Celebrated Scottish Gerry Rafferty, and designing Billy Connolly’s Dementia champion why her award from Stirling was so special to infamous Banana Boots. her. She said: “It means a lot to me to receive this artist receives At the ceremony, John Byrne congratulated the honoured honorary degree from a University that has done class of 2015 and kept his advice to fellow graduates so much to pioneer a better understanding of honorary degree short and sweet: “Always remember,” he said, the needs and potential of people with dementia “never take any advice. Just go your own way and through its wonderful DSDC, with which I have do your own thing.” been hugely privileged to work.” Reflecting on his “lovely day”, he said: Sally helped launch the DSDC’s virtual care home “I feel greatly honoured because I never went to in 2012 and returned last year to launch her book University; I went to Art School. If you put your Where Memories Go, which chronicles her late heart and soul into everything you do it doesn’t mother’s dementia. matter if you become rich and famous, you’ll have Sally also talked about her family’s experience led a really good life.” of dementia, and her charity, Playlist for Life, which University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, is helping people with dementia stay connected with Professor Gerry McCormac, said: “We were themselves and with others through music. delighted to honour four outstanding individuals She finished by asking graduates to use their skills with honorary degrees at our summer graduation to help shape health and social care provision in the ceremonies. As a University with a firm tradition future and create a more compassionate society. She of excellence in media and the arts, it is fitting that said: “I would urge all of you to go into the world we celebrate John Byrne, one of Scotland’s most today, taking these degrees, your enthusiasm, your treasured, distinctive and multi-talented artists, and energy, your intellect, and your potential for doing Sally Magnusson, a familiar and reassuring presence great things, and just remember as you go, the on our screens. society you want to live in when you are 80 is the “Sir John Elvidge made a substantial contribution one you have to start creating right now.” to Scottish society and education and has, like Sally, given great support to the University’s work “...the society you want to in the field of dementia care. Kevin Clarke’s dedication, knowledge and passion were a huge live in when you are 80 is the asset to the University and to Higher Education as a one you have to start creating whole, and we have enjoyed welcoming him back to Stirling. Sally Magnusson, one of Scotland’s best- right now.” “I extend my congratulations to all of our known TV personalities, received an honorary More than 1,000 graduands were awarded graduates and honorary graduates on doctorate at summer graduation and inspired degrees in June, including Scottish artist and their achievements.” hundreds of graduates when she spoke Summer graduation saw more than playwright John Byrne who received the movingly about her family’s experience of 80 percent of honours degree students honorary degree of Doctor of the University living through the “dementia story”. achieving either a first or 2:1 degree for his distinction in the arts. “If you put your heart and classification. soul into everything you do it The BBC Scotland news presenter received the The Paisley-born artist, whose distinguished career award for her outstanding contribution to Scottish For a graduation round-up, including photos, has spanned over 50 years, is best known for his play doesn’t matter if you become life and her support of the University’s Dementia more honorary graduate stories, social media ‘The Slab Boys’ and the multi-BAFTA award-winning rich and famous, you’ll have Services Development Centre (DSDC). and case studies visit: TV series ‘Tutti Frutti’, but his CV also includes Sally Magnusson thanked the University, www.stir.ac.uk/graduation/2015 creating record covers for The Beatles and led a really good life.” congratulated her fellow graduates and explained

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Gallipoli remembered Anne Frank Part of the community exhibition ScienceGrrl All aboard to a bright future

A partnership with Santander Universities has helped to fund 72 internships over the last three years, and is continuing to boost students’ career prospects and help local businesses.

NEXT STIRLING Alumnus Geoff Morrison, Destination Manager at The University and Stirling start of a city-wide programme SCIENCE FAIR Destination Stirling, took on Council commemorated of events commemorating Local school groups SEPT 2015 two student interns, Camilla the Battle of Gallipoli with the 100-year anniversary of were invited to Barnett and Joe Greenwood, a moving poppy field the battle. participate in workshops Hundreds of local “We need greater diversity in to work on a range of installation, children’s The University of Stirling’s on Anne Frank and the school pupils participated in science to benefit from different important initiatives. Geoff poetry readings, and a Head of History and Politics, holocaust, organised by the University’s Science Fair. people’s viewpoints. Many girls said: “Camilla and Joe became lecture from distinguished Professor Holger Nehring, who the University. are put off by the stereotype that valued members of our military historian Professor helped to organise the event, The fair was organised by ‘it’s only boys who do science’ so team and were outstanding Sir Hew Strachan. said: “The commemorations The sessions were part of academic Professor Rachel we wanted to demonstrate how ambassadors for the University. are a stark reminder of the local a special Anne Frank Trust Norman who founded the Stirling science is for everyone. “They worked on the University Principal Professor impact of a global war and exhibition, ‘Anne Frank: A chapter of ScienceGrrl – a UK- “As a publically-engaged planning, implementation Gerry McCormac and Stirling throw into sharp relief just how History for Today’, hosted by wide initiative that encourages University, we need to ensure and review of a successful Council Provost Mike Robbins much we have learned from the the University Art Collection. female engagement with science. members of the community pilot transport project to were joined by Cabinet Secretary experiences and hardships of Coinciding with the 70th Professor Norman said: “The know that campus is not stuffy – link Stirling’s key heritage Fiona Hyslop and hundreds of soldiers who fought and died anniversary of the liberation event was a huge hit and it was but a friendly and exciting place attractions. The result will local school children to mark the at Gallipoli.” of Auschwitz-Birkenau fantastic to see school children where you can chat to us and be an extended hop-on hop- concentration camp, a queuing at the door to get in. get involved.” off city service due to launch Sporting links Beaconhurst School – and the team of students was in 2015, in partnership senior pupils had the opportunity trained to give guided with First.” to develop their leadership skills tours of the exhibition for New artistic vision appointment she says: If you are interested in through helping coordinate the members of the public to Macrobert “Macrobert is an outstanding taking on a Stirling intern, various activities. learn about Anne’s life Arts Centre arts centre that embodies please email: Children from Bridge of and legacy. has recently the University’s commitment [email protected] Allan Primary School also The University’s annual appointed a to placing art at the participated in a Zumba for spring Art Lecture continued new Artistic centre of University life. Zambia event to raise money the theme of Holocaust Director, I look forward to strengthening for the International education. Guest speaker Julie Ellen, its local, national and Development through Dr K. Hannah Holtschneider who was international profile by delivering Leadership and Excellence explored how works of art previously an exciting and diverse Bridge of Allan Primary School’s (IDEALS) Zambia project. The about the holocaust create Artistic programme of events and annual sports day on campus project focuses on the positive meaning and communicate Director/CEO of The Beacon. connecting with audiences benefited from the assistance impact sport can have on with the viewer. Commenting on her of all ages.” of Wallace High School and impoverished communities.

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Research carried out The University’s research improves lives, helps Protecting within the School’s communities, influences policy, and makes an Institute for Social people’s health Marketing (ISM) is impact all over the world. making an impact in myriad ways. The The stereotype of the nurse ISM team, led by tending to patients in a ward health policy expert 2008, with almost three quarters of with a stethoscope around her Professor Linda Bauld, REF2014: making research activity being rated as either looks at the effects of internationally excellent or world-leading. neck has been dramatised in marketing on people’s an impact Success was achieved across many countless films and television shows health, particularly in disciplines but, of particular note, the but, in real life, the job description relation to tobacco, When the results of the highly anticipated 2014 University took the top spot in Scotland for can be very different. alcohol and food. Research Excellence Framework (REF) were Health Sciences. An outstanding result in the Professor Linda Bauld It also looks at the announced in December, the positive impact Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science impact of public policy on health. of Stirling’s research gained unprecedented category also saw Stirling ranked 4th in the The Head of Stirling’s Professor Bauld, who is also Cancer Research recognition. REF’s UK-wide assessment moved UK for its aquaculture research, while research School of Health UK’s Cancer Prevention Champion, says: “We’ve Stirling into the UK top 40 position and 5th carried out in the University of Stirling Sciences, Professor conducted some of the main studies on the place in Scotland for research intensity. Management School ensured the University Jayne Donaldson, a restriction of tobacco advertising, which has led to The results show that Stirling has more than gained a coveted place among the UK’s top 25 former hospital nurse, policy change and is helping to protect the next doubled its levels of world-leading research since institutions for Business and Management. says: “The healthcare generation from becoming smokers.” landscape has ISM also looks at the effectiveness of smoking changed significantly cessation services which prevented almost 18,000 and the range of premature deaths in a single year in England. activities nurses now Professor Bauld says: “We’re particularly Moved to 40th undertake has grown. interested in helping young adult women to quit. th Rated top 25 in the UK for in the UK and 5 Nurses aren’t just Around 70 per cent of women in Scotland will have Business and Management in Scotland for working in acute a baby but, worryingly, around one in four women Research Intensity hospital settings; of childbearing age smokes.” Professor Jayne Donaldson they’re also out in the The team has conducted the largest trial to community, working on health prevention initiatives date researching whether financial incentives like related to physical activity, diet and lifestyle choices.” shopping vouchers can motivate pregnant women Professor Donaldson says: “The study of health to quit. They are also involved in a range of studies sciences needs to respond to these changes, and looking at electronic cigarettes, and helped to to the growing need for healthcare providers establish a new UK research forum which produces and governments to consider different types of a monthly evidence review on e-cigarettes for health interventions – including health policy and policy makers. Psychology Impact Ranked 4th in the 1 of only 4 Universities UK for Agriculture, community initiatives.” with Psychology research Veterinary and “One of the School’s strengths is conducting “Smoking is responsible for one in four rated as having 100% Food Science research which addresses social inequalities. We’re UK deaths, so tobacco still places a world-leading impact particularly good at focusing on difficult-to-reach huge burden on society. Our research groups, including the elderly, children and young therefore remains hugely relevant – it people, the socially-deprived and ethnic minorities. gives policy makers the necessary All our research responds to the needs of evidence to directly address these kinds communities, patients or health practitioners; offers tangible benefits; and is making a positive impact of problems and affect positive change.” in Scotland for on society.” – Professor Linda Bauld Health Sciences

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hunting, how is that going to Their findings will help inform affect people’s livelihoods and the Scottish Government’s plans the economies of local later this year. communities? It’s a complex and Dr Park is involved with various multi-faceted issue.” projects that are focused on the The School of Natural Science’s conservation of bats and other Protecting conservation work is also focused woodland species. She says: closer to home. Dr Kirsty Park, “We are working with partners a reader and trustee of the Bat to examine how human activities Conservation Trust says: “We are impact upon wildlife species involved in a variety of projects and how best we can try and nature where our research is helping to reduce the negative effects that protect wildlife, helping policy urbanisation or agriculture makers implement conservation can have on a large number schemes, and helping planners of species. From Scottish woodland manage urban spaces and “There’s a lot of woodland woodland areas more effectively.” planting being done across to the rainforests of Africa, In one project, Dr Nigel the UK,” she says, “so our key Willby, an expert in freshwater question is, are we doing it in Stirling researchers are ecosystems, has been looking the best way? Our findings will making a major contribution at the trial reintroduction of the enable us to provide evidence European beaver to Scotland that will underpin future to the conservation agenda. following a 400 year absence. woodland conservation efforts Stirling, along with several partner and governmental policy.” institutions, was commissioned She adds: “It’s complicated by Scottish Natural Heritage because what might be the best The great naturalist and journalist with communities and gathering are losing all the animals that “Furthermore, we are to study the impact of the trial course of action for one species David Attenborough once said: evidence to help policy makers normally eat the fruit, carry it interested in how local in Argyll. could be very detrimental for “The natural world is changing gain a fuller understanding of the somewhere else and enable the communities rely on the forests. Stirling researchers monitored others, so it’s important we and we are totally dependent on problems. One of our readers, forests to regenerate. If the forests are under threat the beavers’ effect on the continue conducting research that world. It is the most precious Dr Kate Abernethy, now sits on from bush meat and ivory environment, including aquatic in this area to ensure our wildlife thing we have and we need to various Gabonese committees plants and lake water levels. is protected.” defend it.” so our research is helping the “It’s vital we can find The research being carried out government to legislate more ways to coexist with by Stirling scientists in Gabon, effectively around conservation.” other species. On the Central Africa, embodies such Dr Bunnefeld explains that whole, humans aren’t calls to protect the natural conservationists in Central doing a very good job world. With three members of Africa aren’t just concerned of that at the moment, staff based there working on about animals being at risk of so Stirling’s work in conservation research projects extinction. He says: “We are also this area is addressing – including studies of the bush deeply concerned about how big problems that meat industry, the ivory trade depleted animal numbers can affect all of us and and tropical forests and climate impact negatively on the tropical exist everywhere – change – Stirling is addressing forests. Animals like elephants, from the woodland several key global challenges. chimpanzees and other primates on our doorsteps Dr Nils Bunnefeld, a feed on the fruit produced in in Scotland to the conservation scientist and lecturer, the forests. The hunting of these rainforests of Africa.” and part of the Gabon research species for bush meat and ivory Dr Kirsty Park, Reader in team, says: “We’re working is a big problem because we Conservation Science – Dr Kirsty Park

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Skulls stare out of Her research explores the use For Emma, the Art Collection hollow eye sockets. of community art as a means is important to students’ overall Bodies are draped with to generate critical discussion learning experience because of around disability. Through the the access to inspiring cultural snake-like vines and community workshops she opportunities every day. gargantuan flowers. holds, Emma uses art as a tool She says: “It takes you by Ribcages, skeletons to empower people – through surprise. You might be sitting and internal organs building their confidence, on the stairs between classes, are imposed over encouraging them to express or eating your lunch by the painful experiences, and loch, and you’re surrounded dental x-rays. helping them overcome by all these amazing artworks. personal challenges. Sometimes you turn a corner and This might sound like the scene She says: “Some people find suddenly see a beautiful piece. from a horror film, but it’s it difficult to put their feelings Only the other day I noticed a actually Stirling alumna Emma into words and art can be an new sculpture on campus and Scott-Smith’s kitchen, which amazing platform to express it reminded me how lucky we doubles up as her art studio. Like those feelings. Art can also lead are here to have access to such all the rooms in Emma’s flat, it on to developing further skills, exciting art.” is bursting from floor to ceiling forging friendships with others, Emma’s forthcoming with huge canvasses, showcasing or achieving personal goals.” exhibition within the Art 20 years of her work as an artist. Commenting on her Collection is themed around Emma, who completed her achievements, she says: “Having identity. “It explores letting go BSc (Hons) Psychology in 2006, left school with no qualifications, of the past and finding peace in has painted since she was a child I never thought I’d go to our identity now.” and exhibits regularly around the University. However, I completed world. This September, Emma, Stirling’s access course and got “Having left school who is currently studying for an accepted onto the Psychology with no qualifications, MPhil in Psychology at Stirling, degree programme. At I never thought I’d will be exhibiting her work in the graduation, I felt so happy and University Art Collection. proud of how far I’d managed go to University. The recurring theme of the to come.” However, I completed body, skeleton and muscles in Coming to Stirling was a Stirling’s access course her work is a reflection of her period of growth for Emma: “It and got accepted experiences of disability and was where I began experiencing onto the Psychology pain. When Emma was 12 independence, so there are a lot she developed a chronic spinal of emotional memories attached degree programme. condition that affected her ability to campus. In the early days I At graduation, I felt to walk, stopped her attending was still in a wheelchair but, so happy and proud of school, and confined her to a when I regained my mobility, how far I’d managed wheelchair for 17 years. I’ll never forget the moment I to come.” In recent years, Emma has walked across the link bridge “When I first entered regained most of her mobility for the first time.” – Emma Scott-Smith A Portrait Pathfoot many years ago, I felt but having lived with disability overwhelmed by the incredible for so long, one of her aims of the work in the Art Collection. I is to champion the rights of Visit: others and raise awareness of never thought that one day it ➲ www.emmascott-smith.com would be my artwork hanging people who are marginalised, Artist stigmatised, or living with pain ➲ www.stir.ac.uk/artcol/exhibitions on those walls.” or disability. – Emma Scott-Smith Sterling Minds | Notes from aroundStirling the Mindsworld 17 Global reach

An American student in Stirling

The University of during my studies, I seized as many of these Stirling’s thriving global opportunities as I could. Stirling’s employability community includes activities are also first-class. I completed three new alumna Madeline internships during my studies – with Enterprise Elardo (left), who came Rent-a-Car, McAdam King Recruitment and to Stirling from Chicago, PageGroup – through which I developed my skills, Angeliene Zaaruka from Namibia Takuya Mizusawa from Japan USA, and graduated in improved my business acumen, and learnt what June with a BA (Hons) in kind of career I wanted to pursue. I feel I’m in a Business Studies and Spanish. great place to take the next steps into my future.” “My time at Stirling was an amazing experience. For international students, Stirling is the perfect “Stirling’s employability activities are Reaching out University because it’s so inclusive. It also has a first-class. I completed three internships huge range of activities, clubs and societies and, during my studies.”

to the world Stirling alumni shine at Scotland Week in New York Building links with Japan The University is proud of its international For the first time, Stirling alumni joined thousands of merry The University hosted its third heritage and benefits from the diverse cultures participants marching through the streets of New York for the annual Japan Week in February – a and experiences of international students, staff, annual Tartan Day Parade. programme of events to celebrate the Each year, the parade, which showcases the best of Scottish importance of Japanese culture and alumni, partners and friends in a range of ways. Carmela Virzi from Italy culture and celebrates the links between the two countries, attracts its links with Scotland. A wide range hundreds of pipers and drummers, thousands of marchers, and tens of activities included language classes of thousands of spectators from around the world. for beginners, Japanese poetry and Students celebrating diversity To register your interest in representing the University at next film sessions, sushi demonstrations year’s Tartan Day Parade, email: [email protected] and karate and origami workshops. A student-led photography Anne Frank, “We all live with message is very important to There was also a keynote address exhibition raised awareness of the objective of being happy; remember. Studying in such by the Consul General of Japan, Mr the diversity on campus. The our lives are all different, and yet an international environment Hajime Kitaoka, who said: “Japan ‘Students of Stirling’ exhibition the same”, the students hoped teaches us tolerance and Week is a great way to enhance displayed the photographs of to encapsulate Anne Frank’s understanding of different the friendship between Scotland Stirling students who make message in their project. cultures and this exhibition and Japan. Scotland has a profound up 66 of the 122 nationalities Student Thea Brønlund will capture the similarities history and culture and continues to represented on campus. from Norway, who set up the between students, regardless be closely linked to modern Japan, Inspired by the words of exhibition, said: “Anne Frank’s of their nationality.” especially through the development of renewable energy.” Olga Dubaniowska Kerry Bryson, Director of from Poland Development & External Affairs at the University of Stirling, said: “Japan Week is one of many annual events which celebrates Stirling’s international heritage, enables us to develop our international links, and Simo Sulkakoska provides opportunities for students from Finland and staff to learn about different histories, traditions and cultures.”

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What was/is it of the contributions came McMerde, who gave us stories like to run Brig? in handwritten. about the academics. Q1 Paul: There were We were also often in conflict Lucy: Our biggest student- no mobiles, social media or the with the University authorities based stories have come from A internet so, before Brig, everyone because a shortage of suitable reports on Facebook and Twitter communicated via noticeboards. material meant we published that we’ve then been able to But with almost 1,000 people almost anything we received verify. Whilst there’s always to keep informed, the output and this did not always go the risk the rumours might be TALE of paper flyers on campus was down very well. false, social media is a good overwhelming. We created Brig Lucy: Our biggest challenge source of information because OF to reduce paper and provide was when the newspaper was it’s instantaneous and we can a common notice board for deleted the day it was due to continually update the articles as everyone. They were exciting go to print. Our backup was more information is published. times; my favourite memory has an old copy, so we had to start TWO to be holding the first edition from scratch and produce a What did you and thinking ‘we’ve done it!’ whole new paper in 24 hours. Q5 learn from your Lucy: There’s a really positive Hopefully that was the first and experience? EDITORS atmosphere; we work as a team, last time that will happen! It’s Paul: have a laugh, and are always been a learning curve, but the I’m delighted that what we happy to help each other. We entire team feels a lot more created has survived, and that turn to coffee, energy drinks confident for next year. Brig continues to be a training and snacks during editing week ground for so many young when the atmosphere gets quite Best stories or students pursuing media intense. I’ve not had one month Q3 interviews? careers. It’s wonderful to be as Editor when there hasn’t been Paul: We covered able to say I was there right at at least one missing article, or the big bands and artists who the beginning, not just at Brig, someone hasn’t had to write a came to perform on campus, but also the University. There’s last minute replacement. including Queen and Elton John. a special kinship between those My favourite interviews were of us who went through those What were/are with the painter Pat Douthwaite initial years together. All of Q2 the challenges? and Pink Floyd. us agree we were lucky to Paul: When we Lucy: My favourite interview have been there and grateful launched, funding was a was with Andy Murray, who is for what Stirling gave us. Since it was founded over rig was founded by Paul Martin in 1969 – problem. We discovered that, if my sporting hero. I also really Lucy: Brig has taught a year when the Vietnam War dominated we could generate a high level enjoyed covering the Women me about leadership and 45 years ago, Stirling’s the news; Nixon became US President; of advertising, we could cover in Sport Conference held on teamworking. I’ve also student newspaper, Brig, has John Lennon and Yoko Ono did their full production costs, allowing campus where I met many improved my public speaking Bfamous ‘bed-in’ for world peace; and Woodstock the paper to be issued for free influential and inspiring women, and technical skills which reflected the interests and music festival played to 400,000 people. On – decades before Metro had the including an ex-BBC broadcaster. will hopefully stand me in tastes of generations campus, there were virtually no showers, the same idea. good stead for a journalism only entertainment was the staff-student club, Gathering content was How did/do career – they’ve already of Stirling students. and almost everyone smoked. Over the last five another big challenge. In 1969 Q4 you sniff out a had a positive effect on my decades, Brig’s Editors-in-Chief have had a great the University had one single story? coursework. I look forward Top left: Paul Martin, Brig’s first Editor-in-Chief, 1969-1970 vantage point of campus activity. We asked Paul, computer, but no IT system Paul: We constantly appealed to enhancing these skills and Top right: Lucy McLellan Brig’s and current Editor-in-Chief, Lucy McLellan, about and almost nobody had any for stories but we also had a looking back on where it Editor-in-Chief, 2014 to present their experiences of running the newspaper. typing skills. As a result, many secret academic source called all started.

20 Stirling Minds Stirling Minds 21 Community garden Community garden THE Campus GOOD

Find out more LIFE For more information or to get involved in the garden, Some might call it the ‘Charlie Dimmock effect’. co-operative; make-do- contact Laurelin: laurelin. [email protected] Others might point to the growing popularity of and-mend workshops; and television shows about chefs cooking wholesome peer-to-peer student cookery You can also follow classes. This impressive range of updates on Facebook: food harvested from the garden. Whatever the environmental activities has reason, an increasing number of people are www.facebook.com/ been recognised by an NUS TheGreenAndBlueSpace embracing the Grow Your Own approach to food Green Impact Outstanding and horticulture – a phenomenon once satirised in Excellence award. the 1970s sitcom The Good Life – and the Stirling “Our activities represent a positive response to global campus community is no exception. concerns about waste and the carbon footprint of food,” Each day, in what was once the Fund – a Scottish Government says Laurelin Van der Molen, walled kitchen garden of Airthrey programme which awards grants Environmental Projects Co- garden group will be to work Castle, students and volunteers to community-led projects that ordinator for the Students’ with local schools – developing and not an experience normally can be found digging beds, reduce local carbon emissions Union. “We are leading children’s knowledge of wildlife associated with university.” planting seeds and harvesting and improve local areas. by example and providing and sustainable food growing. She adds: “The garden fresh fruit and vegetables in the The community garden is opportunities for people to “Food brings people together offers the ideal place for plants, campus community garden. one of many initiatives the have a more sustainable to build a sense of community wildlife and visitors alike. The “Our activities It is part of the FEAST project, Students’ Union has developed carbon footprint.” because it’s something we all garden’s soil is so fertile that it’s represent a positive coordinated by the Green to encourage behaviour change The community garden have in common,” Laurelin says. perfect for horticulture and the response to global and Blue Space Team which around food and waste. Other and wider FEAST project also “It’s indescribably satisfying to space also serves as a natural manages the Students’ Union’s ventures include Re-use, where demonstrate the Union’s raise a plant from seed because habitat for wildlife. But the concerns about environmental projects. The unwanted items are collected commitment to strengthening by autumn you’ve got a big garden is also an open social waste and the carbon garden was made possible by from students and redistributed the sense of community both courgette you can eat. To have space, where people can just footprint of food.” the award of almost £100,000 to others; an organic vegetable on campus and in the local area. been there through the entire sit down and chat or enjoy the from the Climate Challenge bag scheme and food The next exciting step for the process is incredibly rewarding beauty and tranquillity.” – Laurelin Van der Molen

22 Stirling Minds Stirling Minds 23 Alumni profiles Alumni profiles Blazing trails

Three alumni explain how their lives and careers have been influenced by their time at Stirling and discuss what advice they’d give to their younger selves.

Advice to my Advice to my Advice to my 18 year old self 18 year old self 18 year old self I’d give her a good Enjoy the things on your It’s always better to focus kick up the backside, doorstep – like canoeing and on an area of study but she’d probably walking, instead of drinking about which you are ignore it. and sleeping! truly passionate.

Barbara McKissack Studying History and Fine Art David Cottam I now run my own Stephen Li The broadness of interest BA (Hons) History (1987) was both fun and challenging. BSc (Hons) Biology (1981) management consulting MPhil Publishing Studies (1992) and willingness to take on Current job: Consultant During semester breaks I worked Current job: Director business, Optimus Transform. Current job: CEO of MEC, a challenges that a liberal arts in the arts, culture and creative as an event organiser and, at Optimus Transform We find clients who need help media and communications background inspired in me, industries, and teacher/mentor. together with fellow student management consultancy. – usually in some aspect of agency within the WPP group. and the ability to self-start and and filmmaker Mark Cousins, managing big changes in self-motivate that Master’s study Growing up, I had never even was hired for a TV conference. When I left Stirling, initially their organisations. My role After I graduated, there was engendered in me, have proven contemplated a post-school or Through that we were I was offered a place on the is split between running a wealth of employment to be invaluable assets as I post-university plan. By age 16, I introduced to producer Anita management training scheme the business and helping opportunities in Hong Kong have progressed through the had under-achieved spectacularly, Oxburgh – a life force whose with McDonalds. However, the customers. – as a consequence of the leadership curve. but a move to Scotland led to generosity, intelligence and sense a month after graduating I My most vivid memories professional ‘brain drain’ My fondest memories of working at NUS and this was of fun guided us from novices to decided I wanted to continue of Stirling are the chilled-out, taking place in the lead-up to Stirling are the wonderful when the notion of returning to securing our first TV commission studying Biology so I abandoned laid-back feel of the place Hong Kong’s handover from friends I made and the beauty education began to take hold. for Channel 4. my career in fast food for a PhD and the idyllic setting. I also Britain to China in 1997. My and charm of the area. It was Surrounded by student politicians After many years in at Lancaster University. remember fondly the really wife and I packed our bags also a joy to work with some who juggled study with other broadcasting – as an I continued in academia great lecturing staff, the friends and bought one-way tickets inspiring academics. The commitments, I realised that I too independent producer, then for six years, completing my I made and the Study Abroad to Hong Kong. professors and tutors on the could go to university. Head of Drama and Executive PhD, then doing post-doctoral year I spent in the USA. I fell into advertising Publishing Studies course were I knew it would have to Producer at BBC Scotland research and teaching at If I met my 18 year old because someone I knew not only experts in their field, be Stirling because it felt the and BBC Films – I have left Liverpool University. At this self, I would tell him make owed me a favour, and an but also wonderfully engaging warmest and friendliest to mature production behind and divide my point, I realised there were more of an effort to enjoy agency head owed that and humble human beings. students and none of the other time between consultancy and very few permanent positions the things on your doorstep person a favour. If I were to meet my 18 year- institutions compared. Having mentoring, both of which in Biology, so I decided to – like canoeing and walking, Those serendipitous old self, I would remind him to said that, every time I gave my are enormously enjoyable. build a career in management instead of drinking and circumstances formed the focus on an area of study about date of birth on registration day, If I were to meet the 18 development. Without my sleeping! I would also tell springboard to a career that which you are truly passionate, I was reminded of the decade year old version of myself science background and him go with the flow and has lasted 23 years, and seen rather than choosing a discipline between me and my fellow first I’d give her a good kick credentials, however, this don’t worry so much about me become Asia Pacific CEO with a particular job in mind and years, which was a challenge for up the backside, but she’d switch would have been much what you want to be when of one of the world’s largest running the risk of not enjoying the ego. probably ignore it. more difficult. you grow up. media agencies. it or not succeeding in it.

24 Stirling Minds Stirling Minds 25 Literature Alumni support

Student Jemma Munro and graduate Ryan Carenduff Alumni ambassador of the year A passage to Stirling Siddharth’s top 5 tips for aspiring writers

1. Only write about what you know.

2. Read everyday. 3. Revise your work constantly – it will Alumni only get better. Mentoring Programme 4. You will always be poor – make peace with that. This summer marks the fourth year of Stirling’s David Allan and Jennifer Forman, successful Alumni Mentoring Programme, which gives Alumni Relations Manager 5. Don’t take advice alumni the opportunity to help the next generation of by bitter older writers Stirling students. This year’s award goes to to heart – make your David Allan (BA German own way. Language & Literature 1985), The innovative scheme embeds marketing and events, and who has been a tremendous employability into student life. he helped me gain work supporter of the University Indian writer Siddharth I’d do 50 push-ups, write “The campus is an ideal It sees students meet regularly experience in that field. over the last few years. Chowdhury received from 7.00 to 9.30am, have place for writers and is with their alumni mentor for I would recommend the He has assisted at many the University’s Charles breakfast and then leave for gorgeous – as anyone general advice, job application programme to all students, events including graduation the English department. I’d support and career guidance. because it provides so much receptions, open days and Wallace Writer-in- who has spent time work till lunch, then catch a bus there would endorse.” Jenna Munro, a BA (Hons) support and offers you a applicant days and served Residence Fellowship to town, walk the streets and Sports Studies student, and valuable perspective on what as a member on the in 2006 and wrote buy a book or two from the My fondest memories are Ryan Carenduff, Innovation options are out there.” distribution panel for the much of his novel Day charity shops. of the times I spent talking Accelerator and Business Alumnus Ryan, who Vice Chancellor’s Fund. Scholar during his time On my way back I’d stop about literature and writing Development Manager at gained an MSc in Sport David said: “The best at the library and read the with the very warm hearted Sporting Chance Initiative, were Management in 2013, said: thing about coming back on campus. Here he Guardian and TLS, or sometimes and welcoming English one of this year’s pairs. “Having studied at Stirling, as an alumni ambassador reminisces about his borrow a classic movie. In the department lecturers, Jenna said: “The programme I know what students are is getting to meet a diverse time at Stirling. evenings I would read or watch especially Dr Gemma Robinson, appealed to me because I going through – feeling range of people, including a movie with a dram or two Professor David Richards, wanted to learn from someone overwhelmed with all the students, parents, staff, “Getting the Charles Wallace of whisky. There were no low Professor John Drakakis and who’s built a successful career in options after graduation, so alumni and prospective Fellowship was a stroke of pure points in writing the novel; Professor Ruth Evans.” the sports industry. participating in the scheme students. There have been luck. For the first time in my just a buzzy high throughout. Siddharth Chowdhury “Ryan has been a great help in was a no-brainer for me. I changes since my days as a life, I was able to write daily, I loved walking around, recently won the Professional making me aware of the career wanted to share my experience student, but it’s the same maintaining a schedule of 300- sitting on a bench by the Achievement Award at paths and opportunities that are with Jenna and support her to old campus and it still feels 500 words each day. I was living loch and looking at the the British Council’s first open to me after graduation. take full advantage of all the like home to me.” in Polwarth and each morning busy oystercatchers. Education UK Alumni Awards. “I am interested in sports opportunities available.”

26 Stirling Minds Stirling Minds 27 Sport Sport

“The University has been so flexible and Stirling golf supportive that I at a glance could turn professional before I finish.” • First offered golf scholarships in 1981 to be the best decision • 18 alumni compete on I ever made. professional tours, including “The courses in Scotland are Catriona Matthew and famous worldwide. Then you Richie Ramsay have the rain, the wind and even • Stirling is the reigning sometimes sunshine. Playing in European Universities these conditions, that’s where you Champion learn all the different shots. • Practice is on campus at the “The programme helped me University Golf Centre, out a lot, working with the coach and home matches are Dean Robertson. His experience as played at The Duke’s Golf a former Tour winner is great and Course in St. Andrews he doesn’t put pressure on you; he • Three students and alumni just helps you play the game shot are named for the GB&I by shot.” team in the 2015 Walker A third-place finish in Cup elite squad the Swiss Challenge Tour – • Practising for up to 30 where his amateur status meant hours a week, each player missing out on €10,400 – has hits around 1,200 balls only served to further his desire to Golfing glory become a professional. “I’m normally a guy who If you go down to doesn’t try to think too far ahead,” the course today... smiles Mathias, who studies part- time and aims to graduate next Mathias Eggenberger is summer. “I’m going to finish my one of 17 current golf Degree then, if my golf is good scholarship recipients enough, go to Tour qualifying studying at Stirling. His school. The University has been so team-mates include Irish ick up a tourist leaflet “I used to cross the border into one of the best amateur swimming and tennis, but in the flexible and supportive that I could International and two- on Liechtenstein and into Switzerland to go to my players in the world, representing end I had to make a choice. I was turn professional before I finish, time British Universities you’ll read about its closest course as there isn’t a his father’s native Switzerland best at golf so I chose it. I went but either way, hopefully one day Strokeplay Champion famous land-locked single club in Liechtenstein,” on the international stage and to a sport school in Davos and I’ll have my European Tour card.” Cormac Sharvin; Scottish geography and financial explains Business & Marketing competing for Team Europe at would spend half a day studying, International Jack sector, and discover it is the student and scholarship golfer the prestigious Palmer Cup – then half a day playing golf and If you are interested in creating McDonald; Curtis Cup largest producer of sausage Mathias Eggenberger. student golf’s equivalent of the going to the gym. a new scholarship, email player Eilidh Briggs and casings and false teeth in The commute was a mere Ryder Cup. “When I made it onto the Swiss [email protected] current Scottish & British the world. You won’t, 20-minute journey, however, Mathias, who is supported by National Boys Team, the coach Universities Strokeplay however, find details about and it certainly didn’t hold him a new Santander golf scholarship, told me about the programme at ➲ www.stir.ac.uk/sport/ Champion Gemma Batty. a golf course. back. Mathias has developed explains: “I also did skiing, Stirling. Coming here proved scholarships/golf

28 Stirling Minds Stirling Minds 299 Sport Academic profile Women in sport Meet the academic… the five-minute interview Marathon woman Stirling Minds asks Professor Rachel Norman about her role as an academic Running a marathon sounds challenging and her thoughts on life in general. enough; never mind swimming one. But that’s what 2014 Sports Studies graduate another, whether that is through Danielle Huskisson does for a living. In swimming volunteering our time, helping parlance, a marathon equates to 10km of open water Professor individuals, championing equality competition, a gruelling test of endurance. Rachel Norman or encouraging people to reach Danielle switched from 800m Freestyle in the is Chair of Aquatic Food Security within their potential. pool to Open Water Swimming in 2013. Finishing as the School of Natural Sciences. She is fastest Brit and second overall at her first ever event in passionate about increasing women’s 7. I’m not the Prime Minister Portugal, Danielle earned selection to the 2013 FINA participation in the male-dominated but if I were... World Championships in Barcelona. STEM subjects – Science, Technology, I would give much more money “Sometimes I get hit and punched and feel a bit Engineering and Maths. to scientific research and make Stirling alumna hits dazed afterwards. Sometimes my goggles begin to sure it is not just focused on the mark in Sweden leak. But I can’t stop. Sometimes I completely blank a small number of universities. out, and I think about what I’ll be having for my tea. I would get rid of tuition fees “Jag förstår inte (Swedish for I don’t By the end of the swim, all I want is for it to be over,” and develop systems for understand) is a must-know,” jokes Stirling says the 22-year-old from South Shields. 1. What I love most about people know that science is for encouraging healthy eating alumna Jane Ross, a professional footballer This August, Danielle will compete at her second my job... everybody. Everyone involved is and food waste reduction. I with Vittsjö GIK in the Swedish Women’s World Championships in Kazan, Russia, alongside is that my work is varied and passionate about their subject would also take positive action National League. fellow University Club swimmers Ross Murdoch, every day brings something new. and is willing to volunteer their to get more women into STEM Jane may not have fully grasped the language Robbie Renwick and Duncan Scott. The competition I learn new things all of the time, time to run events and share subjects by going into schools since moving to the small municipality in the south will have added significance, with the top 10 finishers talk to interesting people about that enthusiasm. to enthuse pupils. Did you want of Sweden, but then she lets her feet do the talking. qualifying for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. For global problems, carry out research a whole manifesto...? Originally from the Isle of Bute, Jane graduated Danielle, this means total dedication as she continues to address important questions 4. The most important piece of in Sport & Exercise Science in 2011. She is also a to train on campus at the National Swimming in Food Security, and teach the advice I’d give to students and 8. I’m good at... Scotland international striker with 36 goals in 83 Academy and compete for the University Club. subjects I love to mathematics new graduates is... multi-tasking. appearances. She said: “Life in Sweden is really and biosciences students. make sure you recognise your enjoyable. The culture and people are great and the skills, sell yourselves honestly and 9. I’m terrible at... lifestyle I have as a professional footballer 2. If I weren’t an academic... find a job which you love. meeting deadlines or getting is something I’ve always dreamed about.” I think I would still like to teach, anywhere on time, so I might Since Jane left Stirling, the University has but would probably also like to 5. A phrase I probably use too have to withdraw my answer to continued its commitment towards the women’s spend more time with my much is... the previous question. game, with a side in the Scottish Women’s Premier four children. if I can just get to the end of League. Former Arsenal Ladies Manager Shelley Kerr next week, it should all get 10. My philosophy on life is... has also joined the University, managing the men’s 3. What inspires me most... much easier! to do everything as well as I can first team and Jane, 25, isn’t surprised the set-up at is the large number of inspirational and look at life in a positive light. Stirling has gone from strength to strength. women I know, at different career 6. I wish people would care I am very lucky to live in such a She added: “The support from the coaches along stages, working in science. I have more about... beautiful part of the world and with the facilities at the University provided me with recently set up a ScienceGrrl other people in their to have the family and job that I the ideal environment to continue to develop into chapter in Stirling which is about community – at home or work. do. I try to take time to stop and the athlete I am today.” public engagement and letting We all need to look after one appreciate those things.

30 Stirling Minds 31 Events Events for the diary

Recent alumni events Forthcoming events

New York Belfast Newcastle Email them at yanniseliom@ was Emeritus Professor of Film, Thursday Thursday Thursday alumni bupa.gr and elpidadimitriadi@ Media & Journalism and previously 19 February 23 April 14 May yahoo.com for more details. editor of The Guardian and Colleagues from Development The Development and Alumni The University has just launched Glasgow Controller of BBC Scotland. & External Affairs hosted team held a drinks and canapés a new chapter in Newcastle Thursday a successful reunion for reception in the Belfast Room of following a recent reunion 6 August campus Autumn Art Lecture graduates and visiting students the Ulster Museum. Hosted by meeting with alumni at the Join us from 7.00pm at Blackfriars, Wednesday in Houndstooth Pub. Many Professor John Gardner, Deputy Pitcher & Piano by the Quayside. 36 Bell Street for an informal pub John Damien 11 November graduates also attended a Principal Education and Students, We look forward to seeing more night. Contact Douglas Baxter on Lecture: Face Fallacies The University’s annual autumn reception for alumni of Scottish we welcomed alumni, parents of you at the next event! douglas.baxter@specialbrick. Thursday Art Lecture will be delivered by universities – hosted by the of students and school pupils co.uk to confirm your attendance. 1 October Scottish artist Kate Downey. Kate Scottish Government in New considering Stirling as their This year’s John Damien will discuss ‘Shared Vision’, her York in April. first choice. Kirkland, Lecture will be given by exhibition in the University Art Washington State eminent psychologist, Professor Collection, which is inspired by London Saturday Vicki Bruce, who will discuss ink painting traditions in China. Thursday 8 August popular misconceptions about There will also be four smaller 5 March This is the second annual pulled memory for faces, and the exhibitions and workshops on A reunion for graduates from pork barbecue at alumni volunteer identification of face images a Chinese theme. the 1980s and 1990s took Jim Toland’s house in Kirkland, in passport or CCTV images. place at Azzurro, Sutton Walk, Washington State. Join Jim and The lecture will be held at 6:30pm For more information on Waterloo. Thank you to Stephen his family from 2.00pm – 6.00pm. in the Logie Lecture Theatre – no events visit: Pounder (class of 1987) and Stirling Please contact Jim on grofaz@ need to RSVP. www.stir.ac.uk/events George Martin (class of 1983) Wednesday outlook.com for details. for organising the event. Guangzhou (China) 10 June Williamson Lecture Contact them on spounder@ Sunday The inaugural Stirling Chapter Stirling Tuesday Macrobert kingstonsmith.co.uk and 3 May alumni reunion at Macrobert Saturday 10 October [email protected] Thank you to Eric Qiang for was a huge success, with 70 29 August The Williamson Lecture will Macrobert Arts Centre will be for information about the organising his last Guangzhou alumni gathering to reconnect Billy Gilmour and Val Hendry be given by Rory Stewart, holding a range of exciting events next event. reunion, as he moved to Toronto and reminisce about old times. have organised A Maisie’s Folk Conservative MP, Parliamentary over the next few months. There in July! We are grateful for all Alumni ambassador Maggie Night Reunion for the Bank Under Secretary of State at Defra, will be something for everyone his support in recent years and Roderick welcomed guests and Holiday weekend in Pathfoot. academic and author. The lecture – from the Dirty Dancing tribute wish him well in Canada where several individuals volunteered Campus accommodation has was established in memory of show and Back to Broadway hopefully he will take up an to become alumni mentors. If been reserved with other options Andrew John Williamson, a musical theatre to the Ladyboys of ambassador role in Toronto. you would like to join the Stirling available in Bridge of Allan. Stirling Politics Student. To reserve Bangkok and The Little Mermaid. Chapter, please email us at Tickets are £10. For more a place visit the online shop: See www.macrobert.org [email protected] information and tickets contact http://shop.stir.ac.uk/ for details. [email protected] Hetherington Lecture Athens Wednesday Sunday 11 November 13 September The Hetherington Memorial Yannis Eliomarkakis and Elpida Lecture will be given by former Dimitriadi would love to see you at BBC correspondent Allan Little. The their beach party reunion event at annual lecture is held in honour of the Akanthus Summer Club. the late Alastair Hetherington who

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for ScotRail. In my spare Editor for the business skies! This is a hobby for If you have news time, I am continuing my website Livemint.com me because I don’t think to share in the next 1990s long-running campaign to which is the online version any of the big airlines will edition, email me, Alex Jeikner, MSc ensure that my daughter of Mint, India’s second be looking to train a 43 Where are Jennifer Forman, Public Relations 1999 goes to Stirling when she largest business newspaper year old diabetic to fly Alumni Relations Last year, I received my leaves school – in twelve published by HT Media their jumbos for them. Manager, at PhD from the School of years’ time! Ltd. Its target readership It’s an amazing feeling of jennifer.forman@ English Literature, Language is business executives and freedom, like motorcycling they now? stir.ac.uk and Linguistics (Faculty Anders Hafsett policy makers. but on another level, of Humanities and Social Gullerud, BA (Hons) literally, plus there are Neil Gray MP, Pauline Bremner, Sciences), Newcastle Business Studies Julian Holland, BA no speed cameras! Lost alumni BA (Hons) MBA Retailing 2001 University. My job title has 1997 (Hons) German & Journalism Studies I obtained my MBA also changed and I am now After 16 years with Religious Studies Are you in touch with many of your Stirling friends? and Politics 2008 whilst working at Robert Associate Faculty, Lecturer, Touch-IT as sales manager I 1996 Do you know if they’re not receiving any emails and After graduation, Gordon University (RGU). at The American College of founded Sign-IT based I would like to announce news from us? We would like to find our alumni I spent seven years I’m still here and recently Greece – Deree. in Oslo, Norway. We that I am taking up the from the 1980s and 1990s with whom we’ve lost working across the received a Doctorate deal mainly with electronic position of Head of touch. If you can help us with this, email Scottish Parliament from the University. Zoe Comyns, BA signature pads for several Boarding at St George’s [email protected] and for the Scottish (Hons) Film & Media large clients such as banks, School, Cologne National Party, including Matt Ridsdale, Studies & History pharmacies, immigration from August 2015 See: www.scottish as Constituency Office MSc Public 1999 and police departments after 14 years at 2010s adventureawards.com Manager for Alex Neil Relations 2001 I’m a multi award-winning and we went fully Framlingham College. for more information. MSP. I was honoured I was recently awarded Independent Radio operational on 1 June. See Melissia Schmidt, Lisa White, to be selected as the the title of Outstanding Producer responsible for www.signpad.no for Craig Sergeant, Visiting Student BSc Nursing 2014 SNP candidate for Freelance PR Practitioner ‘The Book Show’ and ‘The more details. BA (Hons) 1992 2000s Airdrie & Shotts in the of the Year at the Book on One’ on RTE Radio History 1995 I’m Eastman School of 2015 General Election Chartered Institute of 1, as well as dramas and Olaf Dellit, Visiting Since 2004, I’ve been Music’s assistant dean Sneha Saha, and to go on to win Public Relations Yorkshire documentaries. I also train Student 1997 working in a government for student life, based in MSc Media the seat, with support and Lincolnshire PRide and lecture in radio and I started a new job in position in Nashville, Rochester, New York. I Management 2008 from a fantastic team. awards. I set up my audio production. February and now work as Tennessee. I earned a was recently awarded the I now divide my time business, Cannon PR a writer and editor for Masters in Environmental Grace Dawson Wilson I’m a volunteer with Friends between Westminster, in 2011. Jonathan Alles, the Evangelische Kirche Policy & Management professional development International and working the constituency and my MBA 1999 von Kurhessen-Waldeck from the University of scholarship from the in partnership with the home life with my baby Bob Crozier, Since July 2013, I’ve been (Evangelical Church of Denver in 2012. Association of College University to help and daughter and wife, who BA (Hons) the Managing Director Hesse Electorate-Waldeck), Unions International. The support international recently became a Stirling Economics 2000 and CEO of Hatton a protestant church in Stan Shires, BA award announcement students while they are in graduate too. My wife had our National Bank in Sri Lanka. central Germany. My latest (Hons) Marketing stated, “Melissia has the UK. first child on 27 August book, Die Kaperfahrt der 1994 been innovative with a Dr Alastair Ferrie, 2014 in Hong Kong. Rob Shorthouse, Kinderpiraten a children’s I recently passed my small staff to successfully Will Goodall- PhD Education 2006 Alexander is approaching BA (Hons) Film & novel was published in flying test so I am now build community and give Copestake, I am pleased to announce I’ve published four books one year old, doing Media Studies & 2012 and I’m still an a qualified pilot. After a students the true college BSc (Hons) that I got married to my and they are Step- great and looking Politics 1998 active member of the big final push I completed union experience without Environmental boyfriend Barry on 21 April by-Step Aftercare for forward to welcoming After three years fencing club. the last of the nine a physical college union.” Science & Outdoor in India. After our wedding, New Christians (2004); his grandmother to as Director of exams, my radio test, my I accepted the award at Education 2013 we moved to Los Angeles Evangelism in a Post Hong Kong later in Communications for the Nandita Mathur, navigation test, my solo the Community Builders I recently won Scotland and will start our new life Christian Culture (2008); the year – just in time successful No Campaign in MSc Media cross-country test and Award Ceremony at and UK Adventurer of there. We’re hoping for Seeing the Big Picture for his mum and the Scottish Independence Management 1997 then the general skills test. the ACUI 2015 Annual the Year at the National all the love and luck for a (2012) and Amazing dad’s 15th wedding Referendum I am now I left Google India and I’m I can now take people up Conference in San Adventure Awards. happy married life. Jesus (2015). anniversary. Communications Director now working as Deputy with me and take to the Antonio, Texas.

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Nigel Randell, BA in Hong Kong and Dr Ranee Jayamaha, Ian Gibson, Reuniting friends 1980s Computing Science Singapore. I joined MSc Economics 1976 BA History & & Economics 1982 PricewaterhouseCoopers I am Chairperson of Sociology 1971 Dr Syed Noh Syed I spent my career in IT in 1999 and I’m now back Hatton National Bank in I went to Stirling in We want to help you stay connected with each other and have helped Ahmad, MSc working in companies in Perth and Director of Sri Lanka. I am also an 1968 and was one of many alumni get back in touch with lost friends and former classmates. Accountancy & including BT and GSK, BMTG (Hong Kong) Ltd. advisor to the President the first students in the Recently, we helped Suzanne Mersch (Visiting Student, 1986) get back in Finance 1985 and from 1982 until I retired in I’m married with one son of Sri Lanka in Banking flats on the campus. touch with Lesley Sawers (PhD Business Studies, 1986). We also helped PhD Accountancy March 2011. I graduated who’s 26. and a former Deputy Since graduating, I David Allan (BA German Language & Literature, 1985) get back in touch 1989 with a BA in History from Governor of the Central have been in education with Moe Foster (BA DipEd German & Education, 1986) after almost 30 I was appointed by the the University of Kent in Bank of Sri Lanka. I working as a teacher years! We want to help the following people reconnect with their friends: Prime Minister of Malaysia 2009. I now volunteer 1970s was also awarded an in Scotland, England, to be a member of the for various history and Honorary Degree from Germany, Cyprus and Fiona Thompson (née Catherine Mallon, Advisory Panel IT-related projects in Kent Rev Maggie the University of Stirling The Netherlands. I Nicolson), BSc Biology 1978 would BA Political Studies 1988 would of the Malaysian Anti- as well as being chairman Roderick (née in 2012 in recognition made contact with the like to get in touch with Alastair like to find Mark Peterson, BA Corruption Commission. of our parish council and Clarke), BA of my contribution University when I worked Brown, BSc Chemistry 1979. Political Science 1988, Paul active in local politics. Psychology & to central banking in Sri as a volunteer at the McQuillan, BA English Studies David McDonald, Sociology 1979 Lanka and internationally. Commonwealth Games Suzanne Mersch (née Sitzes), 1988 and Elaine Sneddon, BA BSc Computing Trevor Hoskisson, in Glasgow last summer Visiting Student 1986 is looking for English Studies 1987. Science 1985 BSc Biochemistry Colin Gallacher BA, and was in the same Shandini Dhanabalan, BA Business I left Stirling with my 1980 DipEd English 1975 team as a member of Studies 1987 and Caroline Davies, We were contacted by degree and a job offer I’m now I received an M.Ed the university staff. BA Hispanic Studies 1986. Sara Hogan, who spent some from a well-known defence part of the from the University of time abroad with Kelly Moody company. When I arrived Harley Street Aberdeen. I’m a former Ron Telfer, Richard Coffey, BA Economics (BSc DipEd 1997) in 1997-1998 at the company, the HR Hypnotherapy Sports Union president BA English & & Politics 1997 would like to find before Kelly went on to become a team weren’t expecting Clinic in at Stirling and honorary History 1970 Iain Green, BA Marketing 2000. teacher. Is anyone in touch with Kelly? me and I was introduced London and I’ve won the life member. My teaching I’m still teaching English to the team responsible for title of Hypnotherapist of career was from 1975 at the King Fahd University Hugh Fitch, BA History hiring software engineers. the Year twice. I’m the until 2010 working as of Petroleum and Minerals, & English 1977 is looking for If you know of their whereabouts, So what did I become? A author of two upcoming an English Teacher at Saudi Arabia and live Charles Cameron, BA Sociology & drop us an email at: Space Rocket Scientist! The books The Book on After a successful Graeme High Falkirk, here with my Malawian Psychology 1974 and Ross Marshall, ➲ [email protected] department had a contract Weight Reduction and local government ending as PT Guidance wife and son. BA English 1977. to design/write flight The Book on Curing career in both Scotland at Ellon Academy. I’ve software for the European Insomnia which are due and England, I returned been Performance Space Agency’s Ariane to be launched in London to study at the University Lifestyle Adviser with rocket, so working in the in September and Toronto of St Andrews in 2006, sportscotland Institute of Condolences south of England and Paris, in October. I’m also whilst training to be Sport since 1998 based I spend the best four years Psychological Adviser a minister of the Church at Aberdeen Sports The University would like to offer its condolences to the family and friends of my working life as a to Pronokal, The Doctor, of Scotland, graduating Village working with of the following individuals: rocket scientist, spending The Diet and You, with a BD Hons. Living elite athletes across all Cameron Cunningham Denise Lafferty (née Fischer) Dr Gordon Graham many hours at Mission Weight Management in Causewayhead, I am sports. I was a mentor Visiting Student 2005 BA English & Spanish 1978 DUniv 1993 Control Paris watching the Programme based in locum minister in Bridge for Commonwealth latest launches of Ariane Harley Street, London. of Allan. I’m also looking Games Scotland Achieve James Munro Linda Alexander James Bowden with our flight software for your ideas on the programme 2014 and a BSc Psychology 2000 BA History 1974 MA 1993 on board. And what am Richard Arnott, BA next alumni reunion Baton carrier in Queens Diana McHardy (née Athey) Dr Duncan MacLeod CBE Dr Charles Suckling I doing now? IT Support Economics 1980 for the Stirling area. Baton Relay. I’m married BA Marketing 1992 DUniv 2001 DUniv 1985 and Maintenance for a I spent seven years Email me on maggie to Jenny (née Baxter) and large banking group – not at General Accident [email protected] we have two sons Colin Malcolm Handley Dr Ronald Stevenson quite as exciting as being a followed by 14 years if you want to find who’s a Forensic Scientist BA English 1982 DUniv 1996 rocket scientist. with Eagle Star insurance out more. and Neil, GP in training.

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A photo STR NG is worth a thousand C NNECTIONS words

The University’s relationship with its students doesn’t Students making their way stop after graduation. You, our alumni, have a life-long to lectures in Pathfoot —> connection to the institution and as many of you act as key A student“s room on campus ambassadors – raising the University’s profile all over the world – long before the University embarked on its residences

and promoting the Stirling experience – your ongoing support redevelopment—> project is vital to everything we do.

1967 – 2017: 50 years of excellence

On Monday 18 September With planning for the 50th 1967, the University celebrations now underway, opened its doors for the the organisation is looking for very first time to 195 you, our alumni, to have a big enthusiastic students. input and help us celebrate 2017 – the University’s 50th what will be a milestone anniversary – will be a year occasion for the organisation. of celebration. An exciting The University is creating programme of events will a special 50th anniversary give students, alumni, staff microsite, due to launch and visitors the opportunity later this year, which will A group of Stirling —>

to reflect on Stirling’s provide information about students on graduation day success and celebrate the the festivities and how you —> people who have made the can get involved. One of the first classes held University what it is today. In the meantime, if you in Pathfoot Lecture Theatre have photos, anecdotes or Get involved in memories of your time at Have you got our big 50th Stirling that you’d like to any old photos share and are happy to My role involves being be included on the website, of your days the voice of the alumni social media or other at Stirling? community and ensuring anniversary publications, Kevin Condron, BA Get in touch by emailing: alumni views are represented please send them to (Hons) History 1990 – Alumni [email protected] Representative on the University Court in the University’s activities. [email protected]

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