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Constantinos Politis 2001, BEng Communications and Electronics Doing a postgraduate course in mobile and satellite communications at University of Surrey.
Reidar Kristiansen 1972, BSc Civil Engineering (Newcastle) Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Project Manager with Mouchel Consulting Ltd.
Russell Clemow 1998, BEd Physics Now at Bristol - Assistant Head of 6th form and in charge of 40+ pupils completing Duke of Edinburgh award. Qualified as mountain leader in 2002.
Gillie Littlemore (previously Armstrong) 1985, BA (Hons) Social Sciences Living in Durham, two children. Would love to hear from old friends. Contact me on lmore@supanet.com
Catherine Lawton 1997, BA (Hons) Combined Studies Currently in my fourth year as a primary school teacher, recently moved to rural Yorkshire. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. email:cjlawton@surf3.net
Patricia Milward 1970, Teacher Training Certificate in Primary Education I am a volunteer with Friendly Faces at Age Concern in Sunderland, visiting three older widowed ladies every week.
Elizabeth Gilpin 1995, PGCE Science Working for P&G in Newcastle. Looking for people who like to scuba dive in the North Sea and beyond. Contact me on gilpine@hotmail.com
Panagiotis Tarsinos 1999, BA (Hons) Business Administration Serving in the Greek army as a sergeant in the armoured tanks.
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sharon is
university wins
multi-million pound contract
on top of the world
to help boost manufacturing Professor John MacIntyre
University graduate Sharon McJannet was
showcases the world’s finest young talent
recently voted one of the most talented young
in crafts, design and technology.
glass artists in the world by a panel of
Sharon, who graduated in 2000 from the
international judges.
university’s School of Arts, Design and
Sharon beat off tough competition from artists representing 25 countries to win the muchcoveted Talente 2002 competition for glass.
Media, is now studying for an MA at Ohio State University, America. Sharon’s work was also on display at another prestigious exhibition in Amsterdam called
The 25-year-old from Irvine, Scotland, was
“Young and Hot – emerging artists in Europe”.
The university has won contracts worth
The coalition, the North-East Productivity
The projects include the Graduate Retention in
the only Briton chosen by the British Crafts
She has also featured in shows in Kentucky,
more than £10m to help make the North
Alliance (NEPA), has pinpointed a number
the Automotive Sector Project (GRASP) – a two
Council to represent the UK for glass at
Ohio and Illinois in the US, London, as well
East’s manufacturing industry one of the
of issues that need addressing if
year scheme to encourage graduates to stay in
Talente 2002 – a prestigious competition which
as all over the North-East.
most competitive in the world.
manufacturing is going to prosper.
the North East after completing their courses.
For the first time, some of the region’s
NEPA, with financial support from One
John MacIntyre, associate dean of the School
leading industrialists have formed a
NorthEast’s Accelerate North-East project,
of Computing and Technology, says: “These
coalition to help improve the future of
has asked the university to manage three
projects are huge for manufacturing in the
manufacturing in the region, particularly
projects that it sees as vital to the futur
region. In five years time we will have an
the automotive industry.
of manufacturing.
industry that is leaner and more efficient,
The unprecedented move is in response
The university’s Institute for Automotive
to the pressing need for regional companies
and Manufacturing Advanced Practice
to embrace the cutting edge technologies
(AMAP) has been asked to tackle these
“Key to the success of these projects is not
that are becoming so important in
issues.
only the collaboration with industry, but the
with a body of knowledge to rival anything in the country.
Sunderland has attracted one of the region’s
Ivan, who spent ten years playing National
leading sports development managers to help
League Basketball with three of the region’s
further improve the institution’s sporting
teams, is now responsible for coordinating
facilities and student teams.
and developing sport across the university.
Former basketball star Ivan Whitfield has had
As part of a new strategy Ivan will help the
a successful career as both a sportsman and
university develop all aspects of sport and
sports manager in the region for more than
physical recreation. He will also assist clubs
20 years.
and organisations, while concentrating on a number of priority sports, including football,
region’s universities.”
manufacturing.
firefighter comes to
John Pratt
university attracts top sports manager
aid of colleagues
John Pratt’s time at Sunderland could help
John has attracted national attention with
The university sees it as a real coup to bring
save peoples’ lives, as well as have a major
his multi-media training package, which
the 38-year-old former regional development
tennis, swimming, basketball and water
effect on fire brigades all over the UK.
dramatically improves how firefighters
manager for Sport England to the institution.
sports.
The 36-year-old firefighter, from Seaburn,
administer first aid to trauma patients.
graduated in the summer after producing
His project helped him to earn a first class
one of the most important training packages
honours degree.
for firefighters for many years.
The package will increase the level of care
The divisional officer at Tyne and Wear Fire
for patients involved in trauma situations
Brigade headquarters in Newcastle studied
like car accidents. It has already been
part-time for five years for a BSc (Hons)
installed at stations across Tyne and Wear,
Computer Studies at the university’s School
and is now available to fire brigades around
of Computing and Technology.
the UK.
Iris Walls 1986, BEd (Hons) Business Studies and Education Head of business education for 13 years, teaching single option business studies and business communication. email:i.walls100@durhamlea.org.uk.
Tony Clay 1981, BEd (Hons) Married, three children, run a small recruitment company in Bristol. Still see Phil, Torq, Andy, Gav and Hog. This is like Friends Reunited. Love to hear from anyone who isn’t a teacher... and Joy.
Shamsher Gilani 1974, A.C.A Foundation Course Did four years articleship with C.A. firm qualified as a chartered accountant. Now a C.P.A with family business based in Kenya.
Susan Hickford (previously Cutmore) 1984, BSc (Hons) Environmental Studies Living in Suffolk, have one daughter. Working part-time for a marketing company. Would like to hear from those who graduated in 1984.
John Wilkinson 1995, BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Working at the Civic Centre, the Benedict Building. Would be good to hear from any of the Combined Engineering, 1991-1995. craig.wilkinson@tinyworld.co.uk
Giorgio Greppellini 1991, MSc Computer Based Information Systems I have now moved to Italy where I am working producing technical documentation (in English) for Omnitel (Vodafone).
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art show is a matter of taste
Judith Winter
new look vardy attracts
world renowned artists The university’s Vardy Gallery opened for a new season in September with a line
Over the past thirty-five years he has greatly
up of who’s who in the arts world. The appearance of such high profile artists is
influenced the development of performance
largely down to new curator Judith Winter.
art in the UK and Europe.
Judith joined the Vardy to create a fresh vision
The Vardy’s current show is by world-
His cultural renown and notoriety stems
for the gallery. If the success of the first
renowned artist Tony Sinden. He has been
largely from his experiments of the sixties
exhibition is anything to go by, her
active in making film and video installations
and seventies, which physically challenged
appointment seems to be a real coup.
for over three decades.
the body’s points of psychological, material and emotional resistance and flow.
Judith, who is highly respected nationally,
He began working with film, sound and
has attracted some of the most celebrated
expanded cinema in 1966 and progressed to
Judith says: “We are aiming to create a
and talented artists from the UK and Europe.
making major installations during the 1970s
new vision for the Vardy. We want to enable
There promises to be some headline making
for galleries such as Arnolfini, the Hayward
established artists to experiment but also
events over the coming years.
Gallery and the Serpentine. His exhibition,
to create a platform for emerging artists
“Everything Must Go” runs until December 13.
and present exhibitions that explore
The 35-year-old curator came to the Vardy last
contemporary art.
year after two years as deputy director of
The Vardy’s new programme began in
Cleveland Arts. The former senior lecturer,
September with an exhibition by international
“We will support the cultural ambitions of
who also spent five years in galleries
artist Tim Brennan.
the region and contribute to the dynamic
in London and Germany, has written many articles on art. She plans to broaden the Vardy’s appeal further by placing experimentation and research at the centre of the gallery’s activities. And this year’s line-up is expected to help her achieve that goal sooner rather than later.
arts scene in the North East. We also want He created a fascinating “sonic snapshot” of Sunderland using LPs.
to reach out to the community and introduce
One of the most visually striking exhibitions
They believed that, by involving members of
Above: International artist
to be shown at the Vardy took place in
the public – both as donors and participating
Tim Brennan
September.
visitors – the exhibition would provide a
The show, entitled Vinylarium, by
unique insight into the process of collection
internationally renowned artist Tim Brennan,
and art curation.
consisted of more than 2,000 vinyl records
Tim adds: “The show revolved around how
donated by Sunderland people.
we select things on a daily basis to fit with
Tim, who was born in Sunderland, says:
how we want to live our lives. The response
“I wanted to create a ‘sonic snapshot’ of the
was fantastic. The diversity and range of
city, to help understand more about a range of
albums were really interesting.
issues, including culture, taste and selection.”
“What was surprising was when people talked
Tim uses a diversity of media, including
about their albums they opened up about their
writing, sculpture, new technologies, sound
memories.”
and photography, to explore how all behaviour can be thought of as performance.
Tim produced 600 copies of a limited edition vinyl LP, on sale at £12, featuring him reading
He worked with Vardy Gallery curator
the reminiscences of record donors. To buy
Judith Winter to bring together the exhibition.
one call 0191 515 2128.
reunion is where the art is
them to the gallery, as well as supporting
The university is organising a reunion with
Contemporary Art, in Sunderland Library and
1996 to 2001 in fine art, photography,
students at the university.”
a difference – in an art gallery. Staff are
Arts Centre in June 2003. The exhibition will
digital media, design, glass and performing
and the University of Sunderland’s Henry
searching for former art students and will
coincide with the university’s popular final
arts. Anyone interested should contact the
Moore Fellowship artist Ralf Broeg.
be asking them to put on a special show
year Degree Show – and it is hoped that the
Vardy Gallery on 0191 515 2128 by January
to inspire future graduates.
success of Sunderland’s art graduates will
17, 2003 with information about their work.
Also listed to exhibit this year are Paul Rooney
Celebrated artist Stuart Brisley has already committed himself for next year’s programme.
The “Friends Reunited 1996-2001” exhibition Tony Sinden
will open at the Northern Gallery for
inspire a new generation of students. The university is looking for graduates from
Dave Brown 1997, BA (Hons) Creative Arts Studies About to work for the Tax and Inland Revenue Department, in the North East. Hello to all graduates from 1997 class of Creative Arts students.
Matthew Bradford 2001, BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology Living in Durham and working as an engineering geologist in Middlesbrough.
Francoise Mack 1998, BA (Hons) Glass and Ceramics I’d love to have any contact with my fellow students when I was at Ashburne House.
Joanne Popp (previously Wenham) 1992, BA (Hons) Business Studies Married to Heiko, with two children. Working as an editor part-time from home.
Louise Joslin (previously Sunley) 1994, HND Business and Finance Living near London. Help my husband’s business and run my own photography business. My son has special needs and I am very involved in fundraising and research. email: loujos@dialstart.net
Neil Chapman 1997, BSc Manufacturing Operations Management Still working as a production engineer in refrigeration industry. Would like to hear from Marcus Smith, Rachael Haynes and Caroline Potts (all fellow 1997 graduates).
Andrea Turcotte (previously Smith) 1999, BSc (Hons) Combined Prog. Michigan, USA. Working as special ed. teacher assistant in science, in a programme for emotionally impaired students.
David Young 1967, Teachers Certificate Junior/Secondary Education Teaching English in Israel. Written a historical novel. Two more historical novels awaiting publication. BA and MA in Israel. email: bev@macam.ac.il
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union news
graduate jennie is music business hit Sunderland graduate Jennie Roberts is getting used to
Jennie got her big break with the Cambridge-based
rubbing shoulders with some of the music industry’s
firm after undertaking a two-week work placement
Hello Alumni. This year, the University of
top stars after landing a dream job straight out of
last summer, as part of her course.
Sunderland’s Students’ Union has adopted
university.
a rather international flavour.
Jennie, 21, gained a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Journalism
Jennie, from Soham, Cambridgeshire, studied at Long Studies from the university’s School of Arts, Design,
The president is from South Africa, the vice
Media and Culture and immediately joined Quite
president is Zimbabwean, the women’s officer originates from Kenya (with Arabian roots) and the international officer is from the Congo. This tasty recipe has meant that the Union’s
Road Sixth Form Centre in Cambridge before moving to Sunderland for her degree course.
Great Publicity, which specialises in music business
She plans to continue her academic interests, alongside
promotion.
work, by undertaking a masters degree in Media and
The firm’s clients include Cliff Richard, Gladiator star
Cultural Studies with the Open University.
Russell Crowe’s band Tofog, Chris Rea, Jane
focus is hugely diverse and involved in many
email:sonictemple1@yahoo.com.
MacDonald, Robert Palmer and Deacon Blue.
projects.
Anne Smith 1995, Joint Honours Scheme, History with Religious Studies Joined Centre for Independent and Combined Programmes as a lecturer in 1999. I’m currently taking MA in Film and Cultural Studies.
Jennie Roberts
Since starting our term of office in July we have
Alexander Thomas 2001, BA (Hons) Media Production I am a runner for Molinare, a post-production company in Soho. I hope to join Sunset Vine, dealing with Channel 5’s ‘North American’ sports coverage.
not stopped. Our first day in the job saw us discussing improvements for students’ needs with university senior staff. In this brief report we would like to let you know what we have achieved so far and what we intend to achieve during the rest of the year: • On return to university, students were
students to book rooms to meet with their
of sport, Ivan Whitfield, who is working on
informed a mini bus service would replace the
course colleagues whereby their opinions
making Sunderland a centre of sporting
campus bus, so the union took on the task of
can easily be aired.
excellence in several fields.
• The Union has worked with the Centre for
• We are widening student awareness by
International Education to secure an
hosting live debates and are in talks to host
emergency fund for international students.
a wine tasting competition, which could win
A Gulf War veteran who left school with no
Paul’s academic achievements are a far cry from when
three lucky students a trip to Australia.
qualifications has achieved his dream of becoming
he left school in Peterlee at 16. With no qualifications
a teacher.
he joined the Royal Navy and put in ten years’ service.
bringing the bus back... this is ongoing. However, the university has secured a deal with Metro operator Nexus which gives students a considerable discount when travelling on the new system. • Following a few scares in the city the international officer has been heading up
• Our Degrees North magazine has had a total face-lift and brings hopes of winning national
• And, as always, we are in negotiation with
awards for its originality and design.
the university to achieve the best for students
Sunderland graduate Paul Barber is now working
He left the Navy in 1998 as a leading weapons engineer,
by forging a close relationship with the
as a geography teacher at Scalby Comprehensive
after serving in the Gulf War on HMS Cardiff.
university executive.
in Scarborough after graduating in the summer.
a number of campaigns have been undertaken
I wish you all the best in whatever you are up
Not only did the 31-year-old, from Peterlee, County
Durham, which got him the qualifications needed
and many more initiatives are on their way.
to. Hope you like the Reservoir Dogs picture!
Durham, achieve a first class BA (Hons) in Geography
to enter the university.
and participating in a number of anti-racism
• As usual our academic and welfare
campaigns, with much success.
departments are working as hard as ever and
• We have set up a new student representation post, which meant the creation of the new
• The sports department is working closely
Karen Wilson
Representations Officer’. This system allows
with the university’s newly appointed director
USSU President
If you are in the Sunderland area why not take
Alumni are very welcome. You simply need
a trip down memory lane at the university’s
to call to ensure that we are expecting you.
own nightclub, the Manor Quay. Regular
Tel: 0191 515 3583.
events include Wild Wednesday, a retro night
Email: manorquay@btinternet.com
of 70s, 80s and 90s party music, and Friday
or website: www.manorquay.com
prize – awarded for outstanding achievement.
David Ricketts 1978, Cert Ed – PE I have just finished six years as the Athletic Director at International College in Beirut. Off to the US for the summer and then who knows?
David Wright 1987, BEd (Hons) Sport and Physical Env. Headteacher at Shay Lane Primary School, Crofton near Wakefield.
Night Amnesia, the best of R ’n’ B, chart and dance music.
Alison Millward 1994, BA (Hons) Combined Arts Living in Manchester – studying law, singing, painting, poetry and counselling – skint, and proud of it!
The same year he enrolled on an access course in
Education, he also won the university’s HWL Miller
non-sabbatical position of ‘Student
manor quay
gulf war veteran realises dream
Gillian Plaice (previously Robson) 1991, BSc Applied Biology I completed an MSc in Environmental Health at Birmingham University and now work as an EHO with Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council.
Paul Barber
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10
one in a sunderland honours one of football’s finest This year has certainly been eventful for Niall Quinn - a £1m charity match, an honorary award from the university, a controversial World Cup not to mention the end of a long and distinguished football
million
career. Press officer, Steve Heywood spoke to him.
“NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAMS DID I THINK IT WOULD LAST NINETEEN
Not in a million years could a green youngster from Crumlin, a market town near Dublin, imagine he would
YEARS. I N EVER IMAGI N ED TH E AMOUNT OF LUCK I WOULD HAVE – IT’S
one day have his name mentioned in the House of Commons. But, earlier this year Tony Blair stood up in Parliament and praised Niall Quinn for a gesture that made headlines around the world.
A L L G O N E FA R TO O W E L L .”
But for a charmed life and the influence of
could find for a couple of hours before
balance that up – although in reality I never will.
his wife and family, the genial Irishman might
hitting training.”
It was an easy choice and it didn’t take long.”
The book is littered with anecdotes that
That easy choice has meant £450,000 going to
have become another of those forgotten stars, selling insurance or running a pub.
in some way involving drinking. But the
build a new unit in his home town of Crumlin,
This is not lost on the affable 36-year-old
‘sessions’ became few and far between
treating children with infectious diseases;
who describes the past 19 years as a great
after Niall married Gillian in 1992.
£450,000 for a new paediatric unit in
adventure.
“The turning point did come when I met
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think it
Gillian and started to really concentrate
would last 19 years. I never imagined the
and carve out a career.
amount of luck I would have – it’s all gone far too well,” he laughs.
niall: fact file
Sunderland and £100,000 to be used to rescue
• BORN: CRUMLIN, DUBLIN 1966.
youngsters caught up in child prostitution in
• HE SCORED ON HIS DEBUT FOR ARSENAL,
Calcutta. (continued on next page)
AGAINST LIVERPOOL IN 1985. HE SCORED 20 GOALS IN 94 APPEARANCES FOR THE GUNNERS.
“When someone else comes on board you start thinking differently. Then all of a sudden
• HE MOVED TO MANCHESTER CITY IN 1990
Niall has a few people to thank for this
there is a baby on the way so you really have
longevity, none more so than his wife, Gillian.
to change for the long-term future.
He is perceived as an intelligent and level-
“So instead of just going to work and breezing
headed man – described sometimes as Saint
through life, suddenly there was a concern
RECORD £1.3M, WHERE HE NOTCHED 68
Niall. When he started his career with Arsenal
that I had to keep doing this for the sake of
GOALS IN 244 APPEARANCES.
in the ‘80s nothing could have been further
my family – Gillian and the kids, Aisling and
from the truth.
Michael. I didn’t realise it at the time but my
In his book, Niall Quinn, The Autobiography, he bookmakers as he did on the training pitch.
secure enough financially to alleviate some
time for two years allowed me to improve my performance in both disciplines.” Referring to his drinking partners, fellow Arsenal players Paul Merson and Tony Adams,
• IN 1996 HE JOINED SUNDERLAND FOR A CLUB • HE MADE HIS INTERNATIONAL DEBUT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND IN 1986. IN OCTOBER 2001 HE BECAME THE COUNTRY’S TOP SCORER WITH 21 GOALS.
Football has been good to Niall, making him
being out of the Arsenal team most of the
APPEARANCES
family were the making of me.”
admits to spending as much time in pubs and
“I was a good drinker and a bad gambler and
FOR £700,000 AND SCORED 78 GOALS IN 244
•HE RETIRED FROM FOOTBALL IN NOVEMBER 2002.
of the money problems ‘normal’ people face. Nevertheless, he will have to work in future. Why then did he decide to give away £1m to charity?
career highlight
“The feeling of luck, privilege, a penance for all the good times almost,” he says.
he adds: “We’d often get silly, have races up
“Given the career that I’ve had and the money
lamp-posts, and then crash out anywhere we
I’ve earned I wanted to try to
Niall helped the Republic of Ireland to three world cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002 as well as the Euro championships in 1988, scoring two goals.
Robert Allison 1970, BSc Pharmacy Still running my own pharmacy in Northampton.
Julie Christie 1997, BSc Biomedical Sciences Having a great time in Australia. I’ve joined the ‘smug married’ ranks and spend too much time on Aussie wine, rugby and enjoying the scenery.
Penny Coe (previously Lowe)1988, BA (Hons) Combined Studies (Arts) I qualified as a teacher in 1990. We were married in Nottingham a year later. We now have four children. Graeme is working for a Boots store outside Nottingham.
Ali Almutawa 2000, BEng Computer Systems Engineering I work for Bahrain’s Ministry of Education as an IT teacher. Contact email: hajiali@msn.com
Martin Grimm (previously Jehle) 1992, BEng Mechanical Engineering Got married in Freiborg; working at Fraunhofer Institute for applied solid state physics in Freiburg in the CVD – Diamond – Group.
Nigel Sutton 1979, BSc (Hons) Combined Sciences Working in IT industry, Newcastle. Nigel@Suttonn.freeserve. co.uk.
John Wilkinson 1967, BSc Electrical Engineering Brakpan – South Africa – would like to hear from any early – mid sixties students. Particularly former members of DVOTC.
Karl Ward 1997, BSc Environmental Studies Trying to sell British ships in Europe. Various EC R&D projects. Get in touch karl.ward@btinternet.com
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brendaw@freemail.absa.co.za
13 (one in a million continued)
“After the World Cup I said I didn’t want to do
“I am not going to jump into something new
Although Niall is delighted to have helped
it. I thought I had walked away from it. But
now. Gillian and I are going to enjoy Christmas
these good causes he still finds the publicity
Peter and Bob gave the book their blessing
and then sit and decide where to go from here.”
too much.
and I went ahead with it.
“I was a little embarrassed by it all. After
“I began to think the book could be almost
North-East remain to be seen. “If I do leave
the story broke I was offered numerous
therapeutic – to say to people I am not the
awards, receptions and honours, which I turned down. “The University offered me an Honorary
mother and daughter’s double joy
Whether his plans include staying in the
Education is a family affair for the Cannings
University, which simplifies newspaper texts
after mother and daughter Yvonne and Angela
for people who have suffered brain damage.
the region it will only be to return to Ireland.
celebrated receiving their degrees this
The software has already attracted the
saint you all think. This is the kind of life I
I wouldn’t leave here for another place in
summer.
attention of one local health authority as well
have led, I am very grateful for it but I just
England – we love it here.” While Angela was busy studying for her BA
as international news agency Reuters.
(Hons) in Psychology, her mother Yvonne was
Angela is currently looking for jobs in forensic
want to put the record straight.
The Cannings, Angela (left) and Yvonne (right)
If he does return to Ireland it is likely he will
Fellowship. I spoke to my chairman Bob
“And also to clear up the World Cup thing that
pursue his love of horse racing. His record
Murray and he said that it was very important,
was probably eating at a lot more people in
so far for breeding and racing has been good,
so I accepted it and I was glad to accept it.
Ireland, because there were a lot of lies and
and if the luck he has had in his last career is
I enjoyed the occasion very much. It was a
propaganda going on there.
anything to go by the name Niall Quinn will
Yvonne completed her PhD in computational
still be appearing in the back pages of the
linguistics at the university’s school of
UK’s newspapers for a few years yet.
Computing and Technology.
lovely day.”
“I know it is quite detailed and I know that one
putting the finishing touches to her PhD – signifying a quite remarkable career change.
psychology. Yvonne was the first person in her family to enter into higher education, having been a dental nurse before leaving to look after her children. She re-entered higher education in 1992 when she studied for a HND, completing
One major factor that has allowed Niall to get
tournament shouldn’t take up so much space
as far as a testimonial match is his happy-go-
but then one tournament literally shook the
Niall Quinn, The Autobiography,
Research for her doctorate involved creating
an IT degree three years later and topping that
lucky approach to life.
rafters in Ireland.”
published by Headline Book Publishing,
software, in conjunction with Sussex
all off this year with a PhD.
is on sale at most good bookshops.
“The children have helped too, because when
Having now retired from football, Niall sees
I’m letting things get to me I suddenly realise
the book as recounting only one chapter in his
We have a signed copy of Niall Quinn’s
what they do is so important compared to the
life. “It’s time to get on – I’m still not sure what
autobiography to give away. To win it, answer
silly thing I was getting all cut up about.”
I will do but I certainly have no regrets.
this question:
This philosophy is evident throughout the
“I try to think of football as a job but it is very
What are the names of Niall’s two children?
book – a book that was almost never written.
specialised and the highs and lows are
“After I agreed to write the book 18 months ago, a few things happened. The testimonial
incredible. You are either in the depths of depression or ecstatic.
grew a life of its own, there was the Roy Keane
“But I knew when I had had my fill, and I have
situation, with Roy walking out just before the
got what I could out of it – money, satisfaction.
start of the World Cup and then Peter Reid
I feel I have stretched this out as far as I could
asked me to stay on.
and it’s time to move on with the rest of my life.
help us to reach out The university is looking for volunteers to help
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university, then your encouragement and
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Whether you want to build upon your undergraduate
leading actress among this year’s honoraries Baroness Jay
and implementation of visitor surveys and
studies or boost your career opportunities, a PhD
in the tourism, recreation
tourism market assessments, and are paid
or MPhil can pave the way for success in your
and leisure industries are
at appropriate rates.
chosen field.
North-East-born actress Gina McKee was
Also honoured this year were Baroness Jay of
among senior figures who were honoured
Paddington, former Leader of the House of
our BSc programmes in Tourism Development,
by the university during the summer awards
Lords and journalist, who received an
Tourism Management and Tourism Enterprise.
ceremonies.
Honorary Doctorate of Laws. Don Robson,
The Notting Hill star and four other recipients received honorary awards from university chancellor Lord Puttnam during a series of Gina Mckee
Additional placements
ceremonies at the Sunderland Empire Theatre.
former leader of Durham County Council and regarded as the man who brought first class cricket to Durham also received an Honorary
needed for students on
If you or your organisation can provide one -year or one-semester placements, please
Funded opportunities are listed at www.cet.sunderland.ac.uk/postgrad
contact course leader
Options also include part-time study and distance
Industrial placements are valuable for both
Dr Chris Stone
learning. For details, contact Chris Bowerman on
students and employers. Students are given
on 0191 515 2732 or
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special tasks to complete, such as the design
email chris.stone@sunderland.ac.uk
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James Davidson 1994, BA (Hons) Historical Studies After a period in politics, moved into education. Gained an MA and a PGCE and am now a senior teacher/head of humanities.
Caroline Kitcher (previously Ayre) 1986, BA (Hons) Business Studies I am HR Director with Whitbread PLC, live in Bedfordshire, married, two children. Love to hear from you
Joanne Lawson (previously Pearson) 1991, BSc Chemistry and Physiology Second child, Jennifer Amy, born April, 2001. Still living in Chester-leStreet. Chris now working for Sun Microsystems, Consett.
Doctorate of Laws.
County Durham-born Ms McKee, awarded an
Charity worker Clare Phillipson – highly
Honorary Doctorate of Arts, gained widespread
regarded for her work with Wearside Women
acclaim, including Bafta and Royal Television
in Need – received an Honorary Fellowship.
Society awards, in the BBC’s successful Our
Judge David Hodson, who since 1997 has sat
Friends in the North in 1996. She also starred in
as Senior Circuit Judge and Honorary
the critically acclaimed movie Wonderland and,
Recorder of Newcastle upon Tyne, received
recently, The Forsyte Saga for ITV.
an Honorary Doctorate of Laws.
email:jimd249@hotmail.com.
Abdul Hussain 1998, BSc Media Systems Would like to hear from anyone who graduated from the course BSc Media Systems in 1998. email:abdul.hussain@ntlworld.com
email:caroline@kitcher.com
Terry Murphy 1999, PhD Currently employed as a Brucella research scientist after a disastrous attempt as a recruitment consultant. All university colleagues are invited to keep in touch, 1992 - 1999.
Jessamy Kelly 2001, BA (Hons) Glass and Ceramics Studying for a master of design in glass product design at Edinburgh College of Art. Won an award/scholarship at Edinburgh Crystal. I will be working as a designer.
Heather MacDonald 1998, BA (Hons) Creative Arts Studies Finished my MA in Information Management at Manchester and now working as assistant information manager for the arts charity ‘Arts & Business’ in London.
Kevin Coulthard 1994, BA (Hons) Economics Currently unemployed, considering any degree relevant/interests/relevant job opportunities in UK/N. America/Middle East.
Margarita Rainford (previously Ferguson) 1999, BA (Hons) Business Studies Following completion of my degree I started to work for the Students’ Union and now help students with academic problems – I got married recently.
Yvette Rudge 1999, BA (Hons) Business and Legal Studies Now living in London. Would love to hear from anyone from my course and if anyone wants to arrange a reunion I’m game. If there’s anyone now living in London, get in touch!
Samantha Jackson (previously Donald) 1995, BA (Hons) Joint English/History I am now an English teacher in secondary education, working as a behaviour manager in a social inclusion centre in Durham.
Ann Brookman 1978, BSc Environmental Studies Left Walsall MBC to work in Birmingham for a notfor-profit company. I am working with community groups and schools to raise awareness of waste minimisation, recycling and re-use.
Malcolm Gray 1992, University Diploma in Music Teaching, playing and performing in the region.
Maria Elliott 2000, BA (Hons) Education and Training My degree helped me gain a senior learning mentors post in a school. After nine months I gained promotion to a principal officer post with County Durham’s Youth Offending Team as an education officer.
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university honours sir tom The move was in recognition of
THE UNIVERSITY MARKED SIR TOM COWIE’S 80TH
Sunderland-born Sir Tom’s outstanding and loyal support for, and contribution to,
B I RT H DAY BY N A M I N G I TS ST P E T E R ’ S C A M P U S
the university, the city and the region.
IN HIS HONOUR.
beckham
tribute goes on show
As the World Cup reached fever pitch over the summer, Mathew Chaloner with Beckham model
a tribute to David Beckham created almost as much media coverage as the real England captain. Graduate Matthew Chaloner created a life-size
One of the North-East’s best-known
‘Subbuteo player’, based on David Beckham, which
businessmen, Sir Tom founded a major motor
was on show at the university’s 2002 Arts, Design,
sales company, the Cowie Group plc, which
Media and Culture Degree Show.
later developed into the transport company
But instead of brandishing the World Cup, doting
Arriva plc. Sir Tom, who celebrated his 80th
dad Becks was proudly holding aloft son Brooklyn.
birthday in September, is life president of Arriva.
Matthew, 22, originally from Liverpool, graduated from BA (Hons) Model Making and Design.
University chancellor Lord Puttnam said: “Sir Tom has been an energetic and highly
“Football used to have a very bad press and four years
effective chairman of the university’s
ago Beckham was seen as a villain. Now football is seen as a family game, and Beckham as a hero.
Development Trust since 1994 and during recent
Khalid Ansari 1980, Foundation Course in Accountancy Partner in KPMG Oman. After foundation course joined Peat Marwick (now KPMG) in Stoke on Trent. Qualified as chartered accountant in 1983. email kansari@kpmg.com.om
Nicholas Gore 2000, BSc Sports Science Working in London at Imperial College Union as a student activities manager.
I thought I’d combine the two – Brooklyn is Beckham’s
years has led our successful campaign to raise
most precious trophy.”
funds for the new digital media centre at St Peter’s. We are hugely grateful to him for his support and for all he continues to do for
life really begins at 40
the university, the city and the wider region.” The campus is now called The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s.
They say that life begins at 40 – well for Sunderland
Despite personal tragedy while at Sunderland – the death
graduate Mary Parsonage it certainly did.
of her 21-year-old son – she carried on and completed her
For that is when the mother-of-seven, who didn’t have
multi-million pound centre well on way Work on the new multi-million pound centre for Arts, Design, Media and Culture at the Sir
Two CYEC members
Now, Mary, from Peterlee, County Durham, is teaching
change.
adult students at the college where her adult education began.
royal couple
Six years – and a first class honours degree – later
launch youth conference
Mary began her education at East Durham and Houghall
She won and travelled to London in
College on a foundation course in computing, at 40. She
August to receive her award from the
was persuaded by her tutor to carry on her studies at the
National Institute of Adult Continuing
university.
Learning.
Their Royal Highnesses, the Earl and Countess
Tom Cowie campus at St Peter’s is making
of Wessex visited Sunderland in the summer
great progress.
to open a prestigious Commonwealth youth
The £9m centre, which will also house the
degree, gaining a first in BA (Hons) Business Computing.
a qualification to her name, decided it was time for a
Mary has been voted the North-East’s top adult lecturer.
Deborah Hill 2000, BSc Psychology with Sociology I’m living in Grantham with my partner. I have just started a new job in debt management and hope to do my PGCE next year.
The college was so impressed by her that they nominated her for the North-East Adult Lecturer of the Year award.
conference at the university.
School of Education and Lifelong Learning,
The Royal couple officially opened the Citizen
will be completed in the summer of 2003 –
You event, organised by the Commonwealth
peter is one of the best in the country
months ahead of schedule.
Youth Exchange Council (CYEC).
Sunderland academic Peter Hughes was recently named one of the best university lecturers in the country.
The centre will comprise 4,600 square metres
Over 200 young people from 52 Commonwealth
Peter, a senior lecturer in the university’s School of Health, Natural and Social Sciences, was one of only 20
of studios, workshops and edit suites, along
countries attended the event, which allowed
lecturers in the country to win a coveted National Teaching Fellowship Scheme award.
with facilities for TV & radio production and
delegates to explore their own visions of
Peter, who teaches Geography and Environmental Studies, received £50,000 to be used to fund a project that will
journalism. There will also be ‘incubator’ units
citizenship, share ideas and experiences and
make a significant contribution to learning and teaching nationally.
to encourage graduates to set up their own
ultimately encourage them to promote
Peter’s project involves investigating ‘Autonomous Learning Zones’ – identifying autonomous learning opportunities
businesses on Wearside.
citizenship in their home communities.
in universities around the world.
Deepesh Rathod 1997, BSc (Hons) Microbiology Working as a MLSO in hospital pathology dept, also doing MSc in haematology. Done 1st year of study. email:drathod@blueyonder.co.uk
Paul Robson 1997, BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology Also studied MSc CBIS 98 – 99 at Sunderland. Currently working in IT at Procter & Gamble UK. Engaged to Claire and getting wed in 2003 email:bertiemasson@hotmail.com
Richard Carr 2000, BA (Hons) Media and Cultural Studies Assistant editor of IVT International, a magazine about industrial vehicles. Living in Surrey, but plenty of international travel makes up for that.
Francesca Hobson 1997, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Living in south Manchester. Any of you who remember me and fancy meeting up can get in touch by email.
Andreas Young 1983, HND Computer Studies Any HND Computer Studies graduates of 1980 -1983 please contact me at jump@thechance.freeserve.co.uk
Katie Wray 1993, BA (Hons) Applied Physiology Hi, busy working in the pharmaceutical industry as a business manager – two horses and two cats – no brats. Single but still up for a good boogie! katie.wray@pharma. novartis.com
David Begg 1966, MR PharmS (now FR PharmS) Semi-retired from my own pharmaceutical industry consultancy and training business (David Begg Associates) after spending time in Pharma Manufacturing and UK Medicines Inspectorate.
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6 - 8pm, Tuesday 14th January 2003 The David Goldman Informatics Centre, The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s Find out more about the opportunities and services that are available to you as an alumnus/alumna of the University of Sunderland. Whether you want to pursue further study, update your skills, decide your future career direction or set up your own business, we will be able to advise you. Representatives from each of the university schools will be on hand to offer information and guidance, as well as advisors from:
You will also be able to find out more about places supported by the European Social Fund (ESF) on these courses starting in; February 2003 • MA Media Production (TV & Video) - for graduates with a 2:1 or above plus media production experience
fruitful career change for banana scientist A North-East scientist who used to devote his
February and September 2003
working hours to producing the perfect banana
• MSc Computer Based Information Systems - for non-computing graduates
is hoping a return to the classroom will help him to secure a fruitful new career.
• MSc Intelligent Systems • MSc Software Engineering
Matthew Dobson, 33, from Thornaby, Teesside,
• MSc Engineering Management
has just enrolled on the university’s MSc
• MSc Network Systems (subject to validation)
Enterprise in Biosciences, which aims to
•The Hatchery - making your business idea a reality
September 2003
produce a new generation of business-savvy
•Graduate Research School - take your degree to a higher level
• MSc Environment, Health & Safety
scientists to help boost the North-East
• MSc Environmental Management
economy.
• MSc Health, Development & Environment
The masters course, the first of its kind in the
• MA Film & Cultural Studies
North-East, will help graduates of biology and
• MA Media & Cultural Studies
related subjects to develop the business skills
• MSc Scheme in Cultural & Heritage Tourism Development
they need to start up new ventures or to
•Careers Advisory Service - services for alumni
Name:
• Master of Business Studies • MA International Management
Address: Email: Tel: I am particularly interested in (subject area/s):
• MA Photography
worked for Fyffes in Scotland, where - as
• MA Gender, Culture & Development
operations manager – he helped to set up a
• MA Radio (Production & Management)
state-of-the-art ethylene gas ripening centre
• MA Fine Art
to ensure that imported bananas reach the
• MA Arts & Design in Context
shelves of shops and supermarkets in perfect
• MA Glass
condition.
• MA Design Studies
• MA Model Making & Design • MSc Enterprise in Biosciences We will also have further details about new programmes for 2003, including:
The university’s South East Asia Office, which provides a contact point for alumni and its team of staff and moved to:
careers advice for graduates
1st Floor, 36A, Jalan SS15/8, 47500 Subang
If you have graduated within the last three
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia,
years, don’t forget that you have full access
Tel: 603-56358002, Fax: 603-56357002
to the university’s Careers Advisory Service.
email: malaysia@sunderland.ac.uk
Whether you are still considering your first
Education relationship manager, Elaine Lew
Anyone wanting more information about the MSc Enterprise in Biosciences should contact
and the rest of the team would love to hear from alumni in their region.
career move, thinking of changing direction or just looking for some career tips, they will be happy to help you. The Opportunities Centre, based at Johnson Building, Chester
the student recruitment helpline on
The office covers Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand,
Road Campus is open 10am - 4pm, Monday
0191 515 3000. or email
the Philippines, Burma, Singapore, Brunei and
to Friday. Tel: 0191 515 2920 or web:
student-helpline@sunderland.ac.uk
Indonesia.
www.sunderland.ac.uk/cas
Stephen Barnett 1993, BA (Hons) Combined Arts Senior careers adviser, Northumberland Guidance Co Ltd. Based in Castington Young Offenders Institution.
Julia Rosie 2000, BSc Health Studies I am doing a masters in dietetics in Glasgow, I would love to hear from friends I did the course with and have a reunion.
• CISCO Associate and Microsoft Accredited qualifications • Fast-track teaching programme
Please return to: University of Sunderland, Mailroom, Alumni Office,
To book a place, please complete the attached form and return it via post or fax 0191 515 2687 no later than Thursday, 9th January 2003. Alternatively, email your details to alumni@sunderland.ac.uk. Further information will be forwarded to you with your booking confirmation.
FREEPOST (NEA 3431), Chester Road, Sunderland SR1 3WB.
The university acknowledges the support of ESF
friends with me. colleagues from my workplace with me.
overseas expansion prospective students, has recently expanded
Matthew, a microbiology graduate, previously
• MA Illustration & Design
I will be bringing I will be bringing
biosciences sector.
• MSc Human Resource Management
• MA Electronic Media & Design
I am also interested in: Careers advice Business start-up Research opportunities Funding for my course Other (please specify)
become senior managers in the developing
Mathew Dobson
to its training activities.
Neil Scales 1981, BSc Engineering 1984, MSc Control Engineering and Computer Systems Now co-ordinating public transport on Merseyside after being involved at Tyne and Wear and then Manchester.
email:julia.rosie@talk21.com
Nicholas Stewart 1997, BA (Hons) Combined History and Geography I am now a secondary school teacher in Brighton.
Pamela Davies 1983, BSc Pharmacy Self-employed locum for the last 15 years; now part-time as have three daughters, three rabbits, a guinea pig and two rats. Does anyone remember me? email:k.davies@telinco.co.uk
John Pearson 1999, BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Busy working as a section manager for Tesco and trying to get my new house in some kind of order.
Derek Dyer 1965, Teachers Certificate Now retired after 30 years as primary head teacher, tending the allotment and visiting children abroad. Welcome news from contemporaries. email:dadyer@tiscali.co.uk
Kelly Mansfield 1999, BA (Hons) Media Studies and English David and I are living together in Cambridgeshire, hopefully getting married soon. I am working as an editor for a small publishing company.
Lucy Claber 2000, BA (Hons) American Studies and History (Joint Hons) Studying for a masters in American history and hope to transfer to PhD in Sept (at Newcastle Uni). Still living in Sunderland, opposite Ivy House!
Panos Lambrou 1997, MBA International Marketing I’m working as a sales manager in my home in Aliveri – Evins. I want to get in touch with my exflatmates from block 26 in Precinct Hall. I want to hear news from students of MBA 1997 graduation.
Dinesh Gupta 1990, BSc (Hons) Combined Studies in Science Spent four years in sales, decided to start my career in IT. I’m now an analyst/ programmer at Coventry University. Married with two daughters.
Sheila Hannant 1999, BSc (Hons) Psychology Almost qualified in counselling – seeking work as counsellor. Happy to hear from anyone from same course. email:psysassy@hotmail.com
email:d.gupta@cov.ac.uk.
Jacqueline Bussey (previously Banks) 1992, BSc (Hons) Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Working for Quest (part of ICI) in Kent. Happily married and about to have third child in August!
Linda Collier (previously Meek)1975, BA (Hons) Fine Art, 1976 PGCE Martin and Linda Collier, married in 1974. Living and working in Scunthorpe. Two children, Christopher aged 18, Ruth aged 17.
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obituaries Dr David Morrey Dr Morrey sadly passed away on Monday September 30 2002 after a long illness. He studied at Sunderland Polytechnic in the biology department as a part time student from 1974 until 1984. He completed a PhD in 1984. He became a successful environmental consultant. He leaves a wife and two children. Her Honour Judge Myrella Cohen QC
Fereshteh Khodabakhsh 1996, BSc (Hons) Combined Programme Since 1997 – I have been employed by South Tyneside College as a tutor. I am also an interpreter. I work mostly with solicitors.
Judge Cohen QC, who was given the award Honorary Doctorate of Laws by the University in 1992, has died Events officer Paula Burke views The Faces exhibition
aged 74. Judge Cohen was the UK’s first woman barrister, the
university celebrates century of learning
first woman QC and the first woman to occupy professional judicial office in the North East.
A captivating wall of faces dominated a
Among the famous faces, which included
Also included in the exhibition were original
A judge at Sunderland County Court for several years,
special exhibition at the university’s Vardy
descriptions of their experience of the
blazers, old prospectuses and rag mags from
who presided over North East Crown Courts, she left
Gallery to celebrate a century of learning in
university or higher education, were university
the Technical College, Training College and
the region in 1988 to preside at Harrow Crown court,
the city.
chancellor Lord Puttnam, Sunderland AFC
College of Art.
the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
More than 80 faces of staff and students
chairman Bob Murray, Sir Tom Cowie, the
A huge thank you to all the alumni who
She is survived by her husband, Colonel Mordaunt
covering the entire life of the university and its
university’s oldest known graduate, Annie
contributed to the exhibition.
Cohen, who was the first chairman of the Board of
founder colleges formed part of the exhibition.
Chadwick and glass artist Maralyn O’Keefe.
Governors of the former Sunderland Polytechnic.
Shamus Kenny 1987, BA (Hons) Communication Studies I’ve spent 14 years working for local councils and am now employed by the Disability Rights Commission in London.
Robert Marsden 1983, BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Geomechanics Manager (Middle East, Asia and Australasia) for Schlumberger Oilfield Services, and living in Abu Dhabi with family.
Professor Stafford Beer Prof Beer, who was given the award Doctor of Science
reunion news Norwegian Alumni Norwegian graduates from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s attended the Alumni Reunion Weekend in June, thanks to the organisational skills of alumni Carl Opsahl and Lars Fundingsland. Representing a
in July 2000 – the highest award the University can give – has died aged 75.
Members return several times a year to
Communication Studies, Class of 1992
Prof Beer was the founder of management cybernetics
Langham, the former premises of the Teacher
Reunion
and an international consultant in the management
Training College. Meetings usually take the form of coffee mornings. If you would like more information contact the Alumni Office.
As part of the university’s centenary
latest local attractions. Around 18
celebrations, the Alumni Association hosted
communication studies graduates
a reunion for former staff members from
arrived in Sunderland.
Sunderland Technical College – one of the
The programme began on a Friday night,
university’s founder colleges. Most of the guests
ith a gathering in the student union bistro/bar,
attending the reunion, organised by Fred
the Bonded Warehouse. On Saturday, after
Bettess, in March had taught in the college’s
lunch at the National Glass Centre’s Throwing
pharmacy and engineering departments.
Stones restaurant, they visited their favourite
afternoon tea in October to celebrate
After tea with the vice-chancellor, guests
Sunderland haunts and the day was rounded
80 years of teaching at Langham Tower.
found out about the latest developments
off with the main reunion dinner in the
at the university’s two campuses.
evening.
Architecture, guests included Ann Ljone (nee Chambers), the first female naval architect to qualify in Britain. Old Teacher Training College Association Colin Orr, the co-ordinator of this alumni association branch, arranged a special
Fred Bettess
weekend in October, which included a reunion dinner and a chance to see the
and Electrical Engineering to Naval
of Systems and Cybernetics and worked at
put together a 10th anniversary reunion
Former Staff Reunion
variety of courses, from Civil, Mechanical
sciences. He was president of the World Organisation
Deborah Johnson and Helen Whiteley
governmental level in 23 countries, and for many international agencies.
Lars Fundingsland
Mark Beresford 1990, PG Dip International Marketing After ten years in sales and marketing, decided to do an MBA and now working for consultancy business in Manchester. email:mark@beresford17. freeserve.co.uk
Mala Govin 1999, BA (Hons) Religious Education (QTS) I am still teaching at the Hathershaw Technology College. Also doing an MA in education at Manchester.
George Ford 1985 BEd (Hons) 1991 MEd Head teacher, Abbey Junior School, Darlington. 370 pupils. Threshold assessor. Performance assessor.
Ann Ljone
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