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KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY
There’s a lot to be said for personal recommendation – especially when it comes to joining a family member as part of the Brighton alumni community. We take a look at some family connections where our graduates have studied alongside each other or followed their relatives as students at the University of Brighton. FOLLOWING IN GRANDMA’S FOOTSTEPS
It was a significant moment for Hayley Tallyn (Physical Education with QTS BA(Hons) 2016) when she graduated in July, 65 years after her grandmother, Pamela Ann Macfarlane (Physical Education 1951). Pamela studied PE at the Chelsea College of Physical Education (latterly Chelsea School, which later became the School of Sport and Service Management). Ahead of her own graduation ceremony, Hayley proudly shared Pamela’s original graduation certificate on social media.
incredible reputation for studying physical education. I loved the fact that grandma was 82 when I was looking to start university and she still had a close group of friends who she trained with at Chelsea. “I will always remember when my grandma dropped me off on my first day at university and she was shocked that the place looked so different. Me and my grandma have always been close, but this has created an even closer bond, as we have been able to share all of our memories of Chelsea together.”
Hayley explained why studying at Brighton meant so much to her: “I grew up with my grandma sharing many fond memories of her time at Chelsea and this made me want to become a Chelsea girl too. I had also heard of the school’s
Pamela front row, first on left in the 1950 tennis team; Hayley second row, third from right in the 2011 tennis team.
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FATHER TO SON When Andrew Hart (Mechanical Engineering MEng 2016) graduated with a first in July, it was a proud moment for his father, Terry Hart who graduated in 1972 with an Electrical Engineering BSc(Hons). Andrew quipped that it was nice to “continue the tradition” set by Terry. Terry, who spent his career in radio and satellite communications, also returned as a lecturer to the university for a couple of years. He was pleased with his son’s decision to study at Brighton as he recognised the advantages of the work placement approach: “It takes longer to achieve the degree but potential employers place a higher value on graduates with some real-world experience, and it also helps to fast-track membership of a professional body.” Andrew, who now works as a graduate engineer for Costain Engineering on the London Crossrail Project, admitted that the family connection and the real-world approach at Brighton swayed his choice to study here.