Paller, Ken (E79) In November I published a paper in Science on Strengthening Memories During Sleep, possibly a game-changing discovery about memory consolidation, and coauthored a book called The Brain Advantage: Become a More Effective Business Leader Using the Latest Brain Research. Meanwhile, still at Northwestern University (near Chicago). Evanston, USA, December 2009. 1980s Bradford, Henry (K80) I am still living in Rochester. After Uni I returned to the docks – Port of London – but I was forced to retire in 1996. However, I was sweet-talked into writing tales about the docks and the registered dock workers (to retain their place in the social history of Britain). So I am now on my fourth publication; they include: Tales of London’s Docklands; Slaves, Serfs and Wage Slavery; Dockers’ Stories of the Second World War; and Reynards, Serpents and Stoats Limited. Remembering Dr Mike Oliver, Jane O’Leary and my other student colleagues of the Social Work and Physical Handicapped Diploma Course in 1980. Best wishes to you all. Kent, December 2009.
Kingsley, Martin (K87) I’m currently taking some time off after having worked for about 15 years at Nokia developing handsets, and about to set off on Lands End to John O’Groats cycle ride. You can follow me on Twitter at CMHKingsley if you’re interested in how I get on. Hi to all those I knew at UKC, feel free to get in touch. Bracknell, May 2010. Yuon, Eric (E87) I graduated from my MA in Sociology in 1992 and I had worked at the City University of HK, the HK Polytechnic University and the University of HK for more than 17 years. I currently work as a principal at a secondary school in Hong Kong. Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, October 2009. 1990s Tokatligil, Serdar (E90) I graduated as Serdar Tokatligil but due to holding dual nationality in Turkey and issues re the turkish military, after legal advice I changed my name to Mark Fitzgibbon. Currently living in the UAE and loving it here – do not plan to leave before retirement. Married to a lovely Turkish lady and have a four-year-old son Patrick. Would especially like to get in touch with Dim Mbapila or Diarmuidh Mitchell if they are kicking around. Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 2009
Clark, David (R82) I am enjoying life as a freelance journalist and author, specialising in writing about photography. My book Photography in 100 Words was published by Argentum in October 2009. Still in contact with many Kent friends, nearly a quarter of a century after graduating! I live in Bucks with my wife Antonia (née Mitchell, also a Kent graduate of the ‘82 vintage) and our two children, Alastair (10) and Jonathan (six). Buckinghamshire, January 2010.
Stallings, Chris (E90) I’m one semester into a two-year contract to teach high school biology at an international school near San Jose, Costa Rica with my new wife Erin (also teaching at the school) and several household geckoes. Highlights include the amazing fresh local tropical fruit at the weekly farmer’s market, keeping the windows open 24/7 every day of the year, and a whole culture of not hurrying to do anything. Contact me via the alumni office. California, USA, February 2010.
Boland, Pete (K84) I’m living in San Francisco, California with my wife Jacqui and three-year-old son Jamie (and large dog called Rooney, after Wayne of course). Managing Director, Barclays Global Investors. Always happy to hear from my UKC mates any time! Larkspur, USA, February 2010.
Betts, Matthew (R98) I was married on 24 July 2009 to Theresa Parry, at Corpus Christi, Bournemouth. We were supported by six best men and four ushers, including two alumni from UKC: James Baker (1998-2001) and Nicholas Lilley (1998-2001). Other alumni in attendance included: Steven Ward, Colin Spencer, Stuart Clark, Paola Berta, and Natalie Short. Fr Peter Geldard (Catholic chaplain) was also in attendance. Buckinghamshire, November 2009.
Okore, Daniel (E98) I studied MSc Tourism and Conservation and I now run Impact Adventure Travel, my own tours and safari company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Please contact me on info@impactadventure.co.ke or at www.impactadventure.co.ke. I’m really looking forward to hearing from my former classmates. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2010. Redfern, Jane (K98) I graduated from Kent in 2001 and went on to do an MSc in Political Science at LSE. I won a scholarship to study in St Petersburg, Russia and was also teaching at the St Petersburg State University. I currently work for the NHS as an HR senior manager, in Somerset, where I have lived since July 2008. I am thoroughly enjoying life – I sail and scuba dive – but miss my time at Kent. I would love to talk to old friends and I am happy to talk to any one wishing to follow a career in HR. Bridgwater, November 2009.
Only connect Lost touch with an old friend? Our alumni database may be able to help. If we have a current address for an alumnus we will be happy to forward a message to them. If we too have lost touch, Only connect, which is printed in KENT and also on the alumni website monthly, may get a response. If you do connect, please let us know!
1980s Jez Dacombe (R81) wltf Hugh Kelly (R81), Glen Green (R81), Michael Tucker (R81) and Susan Evans (R84) Pete Boland (K 84) wltf Tracy Yong (D83) and Ramesh Perinparaja (R83) Heb Newman (Tomkins) (E 84) wltf Diana Cadogan-Rawlinson (E84) Tucker Mohamed Mustak Aboo Bakar (R87) wltf Shahril Abdul Ghany (K86) Andre de Carvalho (Xxx) wltf Guilhem Dupont (R89) 1990s Matt Jennings (K91) wltf Stella Spencer (D93) Pattanee Teerapunyapong (R93) wltf Wasanthe Senanayake (K93) Costandi Hawa (K95) wltf Maria Georgakopoulou (K 95) and Dawn Collins (K94) Chinyere Kejeh (Ogbonna) (R97) wltf Rosa Ferreira (E97) 2000s Daniel Webb (R00) wltf Chris Han (K01) Khadija Hasan (E04) wltf John McCloy (E04)
1960s Nicky Avery (E65) wltf Alastair Philp (K66) and Patrick Murphy (E67) Gill Marris (Deland) (R68) wltf Stephen St Clair (K69) 1970s Jarnail Singh (D71) wltf Robert Kibble (R 71), John Cheetham (R71), Graham Smith (D71) and Raja Thuraisingham (D70) Stuart Jacobs (K75) wltf Fiona Gunn (K75) John Stanley (K78) wltf Gary Cookson (E78) Maddy Tanner (K78) wltf Deborah Bennison (K79)
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