Educating young scientists
Kathryn Cobain
Nursing Studies, 1999 Gained a PhD in 2009 from the University of Liverpool, entitled Alcohol Treatment in the NHS: Challenging the Paradigm. Completed a master's in public health 2012 at the University of Birmingham.
Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe
Harnessing the observational skills of young children to nurture a life-long enthusiasm for science is the focus of a new book by Sue Dale Tunnicliffe (PhD, 1995). Talking and Doing Science in the Early Years shows that children will develop strong foundations in the subject if we simply let them experience and talk about the world around them. ‘Pre-school is where it all begins,’ says Dr Tunnicliffe. ‘As young children are naturally inquisitive, simple activities in nursery or school and trips to the playground or park will help to develop their interest in science. I hope my ideas will help educators who are under-confident about teaching the subject.’ A senior lecturer in science education at the Institute of Education, Dr Tunnicliffe has written many papers on how children learn and is also co-author of the acclaimed Zoo Talk, which looks at how zoos can inspire young learners. She taught at secondary and
Australian offices, which opened in 2012. Mandy Wilsdon (now Myers)
Nursing Studies, 1994 Just moved house to undertake a big renovation project and now have a lovely garden.
Mohammed Mannan
Computer Science, 1999 Little baby boy born on 25 December 2012. Called him Ishaq, meaning ‘the one who laughs’. He does smile a lot! Deeanne Martin (now Rothwell) Sue Dale Tunnicliffe: nurturing a love for science begins in pre-school
primary schools before taking her PhD. She started at King’s on the same day as her son Richard (History, 1994) began his degree, and followed in the footsteps of her mother, Phyllis Ward (Geography, 1939). In 2004, she became The Lady Tunnicliffe when her husband Let me help you with that coupon Denis was created a life peer. After 40 busy years of teaching, research and public service,
Dr Tunnicliffe remains passionate about educating young minds. ‘I’m looking forward to planning a new book about intuitive learning,’ she says. ‘I am also involved in developing science resources for primary teachers in 12 European countries. It’s been interesting to see the cultural differences but the key message is always that teachers need to simplify science and go back to basic concepts.’
Samantha Bloomfield (now Scully)
Joanne Fisher (now Hobbs)
Nutrition, 1997 Qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Cambridge in 2005. Run a branch veterinary practice in Harrow. Married Kevin Scully, retired from the Royal Air Force, in March.
Pharmacology, 1998 Married to Steven. We have two wonderful sons, Nicholas and Jonathan.
Hunggia Diep Jagdeep Ahluwalia
Chemistry, 1995 Currently teaching chemistry – using my degree to positive effect! Got married in 1998 and have two boys, aged 10 and 11.
Human Biology, 1997 I started professional wedding photography and now would like to offer King’s College London alumni a £50-off promotion offer: just quote KCL50.
Arfan Sheikh
Jocelyn Graham (now Herries Graham)
Biotechnology, 1996 Qualified as a doctor in 2012. Graduated from Medical University of Gdansk, Poland. Now working in Barrow-in-Furness.
Chemistry, 1997 PhD Imperial College.
David Baines
History, 1997 I have just ended 15 years’ service with English Heritage. I joined them in 1998 after completing my MA.
David Loveday
Genetics with Biomedical Science, 1998 I was appointed as a consultant orthopedic surgeon at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals in January 2012. Alex Sienkiewicz
Geography, 1998 Now working as chief of staff at Public Health England. Our third child, Elinor, was born in April 2012.
Pharmacology, 1998 Worked at the National Heart and Lung Institute soon after graduating. Decided to change track two years later, leaving research science to work as a change management consultant at Accenture. Am now full-time mum to two beautiful girls!
Daniella Vichaidith
Philosophy, 2000 After teaching for seven years, I completed an MSc in Experimental Psychology. I am now training to be an educational psychologist and completing a PhD at the Institute of Education. Basit Khan
Chemistry, 2002 A career in tax and finance has been put on hold as I’ve recently taken on the role of head of fundraising at Islamic Relief UK, an international aid agency and member of the Disasters Emergency Commission. Russell Wheeler
Text & Performance Studies, 2002 ‘Riots, fights, gangs and your head in the stocks.’ Darren Shaw is a 16-yearold street gang member living in the UK in the year 2037. Life is brutal. Read his story: Asbo Diary 2037. Sara Callen
Gemma Tyrrell (now Marshall) Salma Chohan (now Khan)
Mathematics & Education, 2000 Now married to Darren with two children, Kyra, nine, and Talen, seven. I am a landlady now in the Boar’s Head Inn in a little village called Northop Hall in North Wales. Very happy!
Diagnostic Radiography, 1998 Happily married to Stephen Marshall (Physiology, 1998), with a three-year-old daughter, Eleanor. Currently working as a superintendent radiographer at Harefield Hospital; Steve runs his own consultancy and digital forensics firm.
Epileptology, 2003 Company secretary at the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists. Honorary Editor of the Journal of the Association of Neurophysiological Scientists, interim convenor of the British Association for the PersonCentered Approach (bapca.org.uk) and organiser of the Person-Centred Approach Network (pcan.info). autumn 2013 IN TOUCH
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