IN MEMORIAM We remember the alumni, staff and friends of the University, who have passed during the last year and who gave so much to the Salford community during their lives.
DAVID ROLLIN
MICHAEL SOUTHGATE
Alumnus, BSc (Hons) Electrical Engineering, 1968
Alumnus, BSc Economics, 1972
Chartered Engineer David Rollin was a well-known senior executive in the UK and international rail industry, where he worked for more than 50 years.
Michael believed, whatever you choose to do here, the experience of university will set you up for life. He enjoyed the sports and bands but left with so much more. Michael’s legacy will fund a music scholarship.
DAVID TOPHAM Alumnus, Royal Technical College
DR LESLIE DAVIES
David was Director of the development company CTP in 1987 with his brother Richard and was also a member of the British Council for Offices. Since its inception, CTP has been involved in several high-profile developments such as Pall Mall in Liverpool, The Round Foundry in Leeds and St Paul’s Place in Sheffield. David was also presented with an Alumni Achievement Award by the University in 2014.
Senior Lecturer and alumnus, BSc (Hons) Chemistry, 1950; PhD Chemistry, 1977
PROFESSOR NOEL THOMAS Senior Lecturer and alumnus, PhD German, 1973 Professor Thomas was a lecturer at the University of Salford from 1964, when it was still the Salford College of Advanced Technology, until his retirement, by which time he had become Professor of German and Chair of the Modern Languages Department.
RICHARD PARRY-JONES CBE Alumnus BSc Mechanical Engineering, 1973; Honorary Graduate, 2013 Richard was the Group Vice-President of Global Product Development, Chief Technical Officer, and Head of Global R&D Operations at Ford Motor Company. He retired in December 2007. During his time at Ford, Richard oversaw product development for Ford vehicles worldwide, as well as design, research and vehicle technology.
LORD PETER SMITH Alumnus, MSc Urban Studies, 1982 Lord Smith was the former leader of Wigan council. Hugely experienced and widely admired, he played a key role in politics across Greater Manchester and the north west region for decades. 30
Dr Davies died 19 October 2020. A passionate advocate of sandwich courses, he retained to the end his always considerate, thoughtful nature, his thirst for knowledge and his drive to support and encourage others. He will be sadly missed.
TERESA MCMAHON Alumna, BSc (Hons) Journalism: Multimedia, 2016 Teresa studied at the University of Salford as a mature student, achieving a first-class honours degree. Following her graduation, she joined ITV as a news trainee and quickly become a producer and news editor. In 2017, the University was honoured to present Teresa with an Alumni Achievement Award for Rising Star.
DAME MARGARET WESTON DBE Honorary Graduate, 1984 Dame Margaret was the first woman in the UK to run a national museum and a pioneer when it came to sharing cultural treasures with the entire country. While director of the Science Museum, from 1973 to 1986, she opened the National Railway Museum in York, the first national museum outside London.
