Venta 19 - University of Winchester

For alumni and friends of the University of Winchester
Issue 19
Winter 2008
Research Degree Awarding Powers
New Coat of Arms
Graduation 2008
“My eyes have been opened to new
possibilities. Before the Business Management
programme, I thought I wanted to stay in the
leisure industry. Since studying finance and
corporate management, it’s given me a taste
for a whole new market!”
(Richard Gillespie, MSc Business Management)
Why not attend
our Masters
Open Evening
on 29 April?
www.winchester.ac.uk/opendays
Masters degrees available for September 2009 enrolment
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MBA: Master of Business Administration
MSc Business Management
MSc Business Management and Finance
MSc Business Management and International
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MSc Business Management and Marketing
MSc Business Management and Sport
MA Christian Spirituality
MA Creative and Critical Writing
MA Cultural and Arts Management
MA Cultural Studies
MA Devised Performance
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MA Digital Media Practice
MA Education: Professional Enquiry for Education
Professionals
MA Education: Professional Enquiry for Medical
Educators and Health Professionals
MA English: Contemporary Literature
MA Film Studies
MA Global Shakespeares
MA Historical Studies
MSc Human Resources Management
(CIPD top-up)
MA Journalism
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MA Managing Contemporary Global Issues
MSc Managing Health and Social Care
MSc Psychological Research Methods
MA Regional and Local History and
Archaeology
MA Regional and Local Archaeology
MA Regional and Local History
MA Religion: Rhetoric and Rituals of Death
MA Screen Production
MA Theatre and Media for Development
MA Writing for Children
For more information about the courses please contact the Course Enquiries and Applications team on 01962 827234
or email [email protected]
Winter 2008
Careful negotiations with the College of Arms, led by the
Chancellor, have resulted in a magnificent outcome. The
preview in the Great Hall and presentation at graduation,
and indeed graduation itself, are all events that will be
remembered for many years to come.
We enter this academic year with a fourth Faculty: Business,
Law and Sport. The Winchester Business School is part
of this new Faculty and the first phase of its move to West
Downs has already taken place. This autumn we are enjoying
a series of business networking events where enterprising
students engage with the local business community.
Welcome
Warmest greetings to all alumni and friends of the
University.
As we start a new academic year, the sun is shining, smiling
students are back in abundance and we have much to
celebrate.
Finally, we continue to be proud of the achievements, many
and varied, of our former students. The most recent news
to reach my desk is that one of our former BEd students,
Don Nutbeam, has just been appointed to the post of Vice
Chancellor of the University of Southampton. We wish him
and his family every success in the move from Australia to
the UK and every happiness for his future role. Southampton,
you have made an excellent choice!
Presentation of the Coat of Arms
We are particularly pleased to tell you that on 13 August
the Privy Council issued an order granting the University of
Winchester Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAP).
The grant of RDAP confirms that we provide our body of
over 100 research students with a high quality experience,
and above all else it is a testament to the quality of our
academic staff who have demonstrated that they are
researchers of national and international standing. It is a
fantastic achievement! You will also read in Venta that several
of our staff have received individual recognition of their
achievements; I am delighted for them and for the University.
The University’s new Coat of Arms is another cause for
celebration.
Wishing you and yours a joyous and blessed festive season.
Contents
Our mission and values:
Page 2
In the spotlight
Page 2
Graduate jobs
Page 3
Graduation
Page 4
Centre for Real-World Learning launch
Page 5
School of Media and Film launch
Page 6 & 7
Coat of Arms
Page 6 & 7
Research Degree Awarding Powers
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Green business
Page 9
Business Excellence Awards
Page 10
Top appointments
Page 11
Blast from the past
Page 12 & 13 Reunions and events
Graduation 2008
Professor Joy Carter
Vice Chancellor
“To educate, to advance knowledge and to serve the public
good”.
Paul Light, DUniv
Diversity: We delight in diversity.
We value freedom, justice, truth, human rights and collective
effort for the public good. The plans and actions of the
University are founded in our values:
Spirituality: We celebrate our Christian foundation
encouraging those living within the Christian faith, whilst also
welcoming those who live within other faiths and those who
have no faith.
Intellectual freedom: Intellectual freedom and its
appropriate expression are at the heart of our business.
Individuals matter: The wellbeing of individuals is
important, as are their opinions and views.
Social justice: We seek to embody social justice and
develop our students as effective and fulfilled global citizens.
They will be prepared to challenge the status quo and will have
the strength to stand up for what they believe to be true.
Creativity: Permeability, agility and imagination are central
to our thinking: we endeavour to act as a crucible for the
generation and exchange of knowledge.
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Venta 19: Winter 2008
In the spotlight...
MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Professor June Boyce-Tillman was awarded an MBE
this year in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her
outstanding services to music and education.
with my life which is to encourage and empower other
people in a variety of contexts,” said Professor Boyce-Tillman
who was ordained last year in Southwark Cathedral.
The University’s Professor of Applied Music has devoted
much of her life to music in education and spirituality. She
has written widely in the areas of composition and education,
the spirituality of the musical experience and more recently
on music and peacemaking.
As well as giving hundreds of performances, speaking at
international conferences, running workshops, writing and
contributing to over 20 books, recording two CDs and
publishing widely in leading academic journals, she has
regularly appeared on both TV and radio broadcasts – both
at home and abroad. BBC Songs of Praise featured her this
year along with some of her work.
“This MBE is a great affirmation of what I have tried to do
Professor June Boyce-Tillman
conducting Step into the Picture in March 2008
National Teaching Fellowship
Dr Loykie Lominé has received a prestigious National
Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education
Academy. At 34-years-old, Dr Lominé is one of the
youngest National Fellows since the scheme began
in 2000.
The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme presents 50 awards
each year to lecturers and support staff in England and Northern Ireland to recognise excellence in teaching and learning.
“For me, personally, it is recognition of the quality and quantity
of my work. It is the highest award for teaching excellence that
any university lecturer can receive – I could not be happier,”
said Dr Lominé who is Programme Leader of MA Cultural and
Arts Management at Winchester.
Each Fellow receives an award of £10,000 which may be
used for their personal and/or professional development.
Fellows are able to bid for extra funding for research into the
art of teaching at their respective institutions.
Dr Lominé also teaches Business Management and French
at the Open University, where he recently won the Open
University Business School Tutor of the Year Award.
Dr Loykie Lominé receiving his National Teaching
Fellowship
Award from Bogliasco Foundation
Creative writing lecturer, Julian Stannard, was
awarded a prestigious fellowship by the Bogliasco
Foundation this year to spend a month writing
poetry on the Italian Riviera.
Thanks to the award, Julian Stannard recently travelled to
the Liguria Study Centre near the port of Genoa to work on
his third collection of poetry. The Forgotten City of the South
will be the third book in a trilogy of collections about the city
of Genoa where he lived and worked for many years while
teaching at the University of Genoa.
“I was both delighted and surprised to receive this
fellowship,” he said. “It allowed me to stay in a villa without
charge with all the appropriate support including catering.
It was a rare opportunity to work and write without the
pressure of teaching, marking or even doing the shopping!
The fellowship also puts you in contact with writers and
artists from across the globe.”
Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded each year to a small
number of qualified people doing advanced creative work or
scholarly research in the arts.
Julian Stannard
Graduate jobs
The University of Winchester has joined the
University of Southampton and Southampton Solent
University to become a partner in the Graduate Jobs
South (GJS) initiative. This scheme will help the
University’s skilled graduates remain in the area
and find the best employers for their chosen career
paths.
exchange,” said Ann Keating, Director of Student Services
at Winchester.
next day. Just one application and one interview and I got
the job!”
The initiative is co-ordinated and funded by the three
universities, with professional guidance from Business
Southampton, Southampton City Council, Business Link and
Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please visit the GJS website at
www.graduatejobsouth.co.uk or contact Meredith Pollock,
Project Manager, on 02380 319734.
“The project not only enables employers to benefit from the
skills our graduates bring, but enables us to develop closer
links between the University, local and regional businesses
for consultancy, work placements and research knowledge
“The website was very helpful. I couldn’t fault it,”
commented Joanna Touray (Education, 2002 to 2006)
who is now working in the Winchester area. “I literally wrote
my CV, sent it through to one job and I was called the very
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Graduation 2008
Over 1,350 students graduated this October at
ceremonies held in Winchester Cathedral. Many of
the happy graduates were accompanied by proud
parents and family members who came to share
in their great achievements. Five special guests
joined the University celebrations to receive
honorary awards:
Sandy Lerner received a honorary degree in
recognition of her exceptional contribution to enterprise
and innovation, and English women’s writing. She is an
American businesswoman and internationally renowned
innovator, author, editor, farmer and philanthropist. She is
also Chairman and Trustee of Chawton House Library, a
Centre for the Study of Early English Women’s Writing.
Professor Paul Light received a honorary degree in
recognition of his outstanding service to the University. He
was the first Vice Chancellor of the University and was a
driving force behind the development of the institution and
the achievement of university title.
Professor Lord Plant received a honorary degree in
recognition of his distinguished contribution to political,
social and legal philosophy. He is a Labour Peer and sits in
the House of Lords with the title Lord Plant of Highfield.
Nicholas Jonas received an honorary fellowship in
recognition of his invaluable service to the University as
Vice Chair of the Board of Governors between 2001 and
2004.
Jonathan Kay received an honorary fellowship in
recognition of his outstanding contribution to performing
arts. He is the Founder and Creative Director of the
Winchester-based Hat Fair.
Siblings graduate with triple Masters
Siblings Lynda, Tony and Mike Gulvin attracted
media attention at graduation this year by each
receiving a Masters degree from the Faculty of Arts.
Tony, an accomplished musician, has sent a film script for a
romantic comedy off to agents and has just started work on
a psychological thriller.
Lynda, a market analyst with IBM, was the first to enrol on
her part-time MA in Writing for Children two years ago. Her
brothers, Tony and Mike, then followed suit, studying for MAs
in Creative and Critical Writing and Popular Contemporary
Knowledges respectively.
“It was good doing the course together,” said Lynda. “We
shared the odd module, helped and bored each other with
our various assignments, spent time together in a way we
haven’t done for years and generally got to know each other
again.”
As a result of her course, Lynda has just sent her book,
Sok the Savage, to a publisher. Meanwhile Mike has been
teaching in Vietnam for RMIT International University and
Her older brother, Jeff Gulvin, is already an established writer,
and amongst other novels co-wrote By Any Means with
Charley Boorman, recently broadcast on BBC2.
Changes to Senior Management Team
Professor Elizabeth Stuart has taken up her post
as the new Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic). She
succeeds Professor Chris Turner, who announced
plans of his 2009 retirement earlier this year.
“I am deeply honoured to be given the chance to help lead
the University forward through times which will no doubt be
challenging,” she said. “We are a small University with the
mind of a large institution and a big heart, driven by clear
values. I relish the opportunity to help enhance our national
and international reputations in research, teaching and
external engagement.”
He will also continue to build the University’s relationship with
overseas partners, particularly in the Far East.
In another recent change to the University’s senior
management team, Tommy Geddes, Pro Vice Chancellor
(Resources), has now become Deputy Vice Chancellor. “I am
responsible for a number of new policy areas including the
increasingly important issue of sustainable development, with
the University aiming to cut its carbon footprint by 25 per
cent,” said Tommy. “I’ll also be implementing the European
Foundation for Quality Management Excellence Model to
provide the best experience for our students.”
Prior to her appointment, Professor Stuart was the Director
of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University
where she was centrally involved in the University’s
successful application for Research Degree Awarding
Powers. She also worked for 10 years as Professor of
Christian Theology.
Leading up to his retirement in September 2009,
Professor Chris Turner has taken up a new role as Pro
Vice Chancellor (External Projects) at Winchester. Among
other things, he will work closely with local authorities in
Basingstoke and Andover to further develop Chute House
Campus in Basingstoke and create a new campus in
Andover.
The Gulvin siblings receive their degrees
Winchester in top 10
for overall student
satisfaction
The University of Winchester was ranked in the top
10 nationwide for overall satisfaction by full-time
students for Education Studies, Dance, Creative
Writing, Business and Management, and Sports in
the 2008 National Student Survey.
The University also performed well in terms of assessment
and feedback, with Sports, Psychology, Business and
Management, Media Studies, English, History, Drama,
Dance, Creative Writing and Education Studies all rated in
the first quartile of institutions.
“We offer an excellent university education to our students
and this survey confirms that our students are highly satisfied
with their learning at the University. It is also a wonderful
testament to staff whose professionalism and personal
commitment to students has produced this outcome,” said
Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Elizabeth Stuart.
Professor Elizabeth Stuart
The University of Winchester is ranked in the top 30 out of
100 universities in England in terms of overall satisfaction,
equal with the universities of Southampton, Sussex,
Newcastle and Oxford Brookes.
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New Centre champions a fresh approach to
learning
Active steps to reduce
carbon footprint
Former Secretary of State for Education, Baroness
Estelle Morris, officially launched the Centre for
Real-World Learning in October; an educational
initiative at the University of Winchester which is
the first of its kind in the world. Baroness Morris
was joined by Octavius Black, the founder of The
Mind Gym, and Andy Powell, Chief Executive of Edge,
along with distinguished guests from the worlds of
academia, business, politics and education.
The University has joined a Carbon Trust programme
specially designed for universities which will result
in participants collectively cutting their carbon
footprints by 72,000 tonnes and energy costs by
£8.1 million.
The Centre for Real-World Learning draws upon the new
thinking being generated by the learning sciences to
develop fresh approaches to learning and intelligence. It will
challenge traditional ways of thinking and help to create new
understanding about how people learn in real life.
Edge, the independent education foundation which believes
there are many paths to success, has become the Centre’s
first strategic partner, funding ground-breaking research into
practical and vocational learning.
Professor Bill Lucas was the founding Chief Executive of
the Campaign for Learning and the Chairman of the UK’s
Talent Foundation and is a learning strategist working within
business, health and education.
“At the heart of our work is the realisation that practical
intelligence is – contrary to much received wisdom –
learnable,” said Professor Lucas. “Human beings have
capacities which can be expanded and our mind-sets
– what we believe in our own minds – really matter.
Research has shown that those that believe they can
expand their mental powers generally do so and are more
successful in life.”
The Centre will work closely with a number of key
organisations both in the private and public sectors to bring
about practical improvements in the way they encourage
learning. Further information can be found at
www.winchester.ac.uk/realworldlearning
The Centre is co-directed by Professor Guy Claxton and
Professor Bill Lucas who are both widely respected and
influential thinkers. Professor Claxton’s latest book What’s
the Point of School? has been applauded by Mick Waters,
the Curriculum Director of the Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority, who has also given his backing to the new Centre.
The initiative launched in April is phase four of the Carbon
Trust’s Higher Education Carbon Management (HECM)
programme. The University has joined 17 higher education
institutions in the UK and Scotland onto the fourth phase of
the scheme.
The Carbon Trust is working with the University to identify
and implement carbon-saving opportunities. Progress is
generated through a structured programme which includes
software to analyse energy consumption and workshop
support for staff and senior managers to improve their
awareness of energy efficiency. This is supported by a
bespoke web-based manual that gives detailed guidance
on the programme’s process and technical advice. The
scheme also facilitates the sharing of best practice between
universities, enabling them to learn from each others’
experiences, thereby optimising results.
“Through working in close partnership with the Carbon Trust
we will establish an energy strategy and identify a set of
practical actions that will help us to cut carbon and energy
costs,” said Deputy Vice Chancellor Tommy Geddes.
“Real-world learning concerns the complicated decisionmaking we all undertake in our lives – about our impact on
the climate, about our relationships, about the daily choices
we face,” explained Professor Claxton. “The Centre will look
at which habits of mind are the most conducive to being a
powerful real-world learner and how those habits can be
grown in schools and colleges, families and workplaces.”
Left to right: Professor Lucas, Professor Claxton,
Vice Chancellor Professor Carter, Baroness Morris,
Andy Powell and Octavius Black
“We are looking forward to making a major contribution
towards the City of Winchester’s campaign to cut its carbon
emissions and combat climate change. Furthermore the
cash savings generated by this programme will create
opportunities for us to invest in valuable resources for our
students and staff.”
Basingstoke Bison students
In February, the University joined forces with the
Basingstoke Bison Ice Hockey Club to provide
players with the opportunity to continue their
education at the same time as training and playing
hockey for the club. The University has now
welcomed its first Bison students to benefit from
the partnership.
The three ice hockey players, two Canadians and one
American, began postgraduate and undergraduate
programmes at the University this September. Two of the
players will benefit from the new facilities at the Winchester
Business School while completing a MSc Business
Management and Finance programme and the new MBA.
It is hoped that the partnership will create further student
recruitment opportunities in North America.
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The Basingstoke Bison Ice Hockey Club has established a
Schools Programme where players visit schools in the area
to take part in assemblies, classroom visits and discussions
on healthy eating and the importance of exercise, fitness
and teamwork. The University is supporting the Schools
Programme by purchasing four tickets to each Bison
league match until the end of the hockey season in April
2009. These tickets will be given to one lucky student per
week during the school visits made by the Bisons.
“Sport and exercise play an important physical and
psychological role in all our lives so the University is happy
to support a programme which encourages children to
become more involved,” explained Deputy Vice Chancellor
Tommy Geddes. “Ice hockey is a fast and exciting game
which I’m sure the students will enjoy watching.”
The new Bison students
University News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Deputy Director-General of BBC launches School of Media and Film
Winchester’s new School of Media and Film was
officially launched in October by Mark Byford,
Deputy Director-General of the BBC.
Mr Byford, who holds an Honorary Doctorate from
Winchester, gave a public lecture in The Stripe titled
Journalism in the Digital Age, drawing upon his wide ranging
experience as Head of all BBC Journalism.
As Chair of the BBC’s Journalism Board, he has overall
responsibility for the world’s largest news organisation
providing extensive news and current affairs services across
radio, television and interactive media for the UK and the
rest of the world. “Mark Byford has always been a keen
supporter of the University,” said Dr Paul Manning, Head of
the new School of Media and Film. “It was fantastic to have
the opportunity to hear him speak on campus. This is an
exciting time for Winchester.
“The new school will consolidate our existing provision and
develop new opportunities across the range of new media,
traditional media and film. We see one of its primary roles
as contributing to the exchange of knowledge and expertise
in the regional economy and the building of links with local
communities.”
The Discovery Centre in Winchester also marked the
launch of the new School of Media and Film with a special
screening of work from a selection of this year’s graduates
from the BA Media Production and BA Screen Production
programmes. The screening was scheduled to coincide with
their day of graduation.
Mark Byford
Into Danger – Kate Adie OBE
As Venta went to print, the University’s Enterprise
Lecture series was looking forward to welcoming
the former BBC Chief News Correspondent, Kate
Adie to speak at The Stripe.
has reported on some of the most dangerous wars and
conflicts around the world and is the presenter of BBC’s
From Our Own Correspondent on Radio 4.
Her lecture on 4 November Into Danger: People Who Risk
Their Lives for Work accompanies her new book which
asks why some people are drawn towards situations and
professions that put them in danger.
Her journalistic skills twice earned her the title of
Reporter of the Year by the Royal Television Society,
the Broadcasting Press Guild Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Broadcasting and an OBE from the Queen
in 1993.
Kate Adie first became a household name when she
covered the 1980 siege of the Iranian Embassy for the
BBC whilst crouched behind a car door. Since then she
For information about future Enterprise Lectures please
contact Trish Kernan, Business Development Manager, on
01962 827578 or email [email protected]
Kate Adie OBE
Hampshire initiative for Ugandan schools
The High Commissioner of Uganda recently
attended a reception at the University Centre to
celebrate the work of the University of Winchester,
Education Uganda and teachers from Hampshire
and Ugandan schools.
The University of Winchester is a trustee of Education
Uganda and over the past year it has also been developing
a working partnership with Bwera Teacher Training College.
“We’re delighted to be involved in Education Uganda,” said
Vice Chancellor Professor Joy Carter. “This initiative is clearly
making significant inroads into learning and teaching at the
primary phase in Ugandan schools.
“We seek to extend our collaboration to provide more
opportunities for staff and students to become involved and
develop awareness among the wider community.”
Education Uganda was set up two years ago by senior
education professionals from Hampshire with the objective
of improving primary education in Uganda.
Last year, five teachers delivered training on the use of
individual blackboards to more than 200 teachers in the
Kasese School District, representing 67 schools and around
2,000 children. The project has been met with enthusiasm
by teachers and pupils alike.
During her visit, Her Excellency Joan Rwabyomere met with
teachers involved in exchange visits between four Ugandan
and four Hampshire schools as part of the Global School
Partnership scheme supported by the Department for
International Development.
Left to right: Education Uganda Secretary John Wilkinson OBE, Hampshire County Council Chairman Michael Woodhall,
Her Excellency Joan K Rwabyomere, Vice Chancellor Professor Joy Carter and
Lord Bishop of Winchester Rt Revd Michael Scott-Joynt
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Grand celebrations signal new era for research
University of Winchester
Research Symposium
The Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre is holding
a University of Winchester Research Symposium on
Thursday 5 February 2009 at the West Downs Centre. It is
a celebration of research carried out at Winchester in all its
diversity, both by academic staff and by research students.
The key speaker at this vibrant mini-conference will be Dr
Neil Kemp OBE, Senior Adviser (International) at the Institute
of Education, University of London, and he will deliver a
presentation titled How might Winchester position itself
internationally? Staff and research students from across the
faculties will also give presentations on their research.
The symposium is open to University staff, students, alumni,
external research-activity bodies and the general public.
Celebrations at the Great Hall
To mark the beginning of graduation week, the
Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire and Chancellor of
the University of Winchester, Mrs Mary Fagan JP,
and Vice Chancellor, Professor Joy Carter, hosted
an evening reception for dignitaries and staff at the
historic Great Hall in Winchester.
The thirteenth century hall adorned with small heraldic
shields and a huge painted Round Table said to be King
Arthur’s, provided the perfect setting to preview the
University’s new Coat of Arms.
The high profile event also celebrated the achievement
of Research Degree Awarding Powers (RDAP), which
was granted to the University by the HM Privy Council in
For further information please contact Gloria Carter at the
Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre by emailing
[email protected]
August, confirming Winchester’s excellent professional
knowledge of current research and advanced scholarly
activity.
RDAP success was achieved after a year-long scrutiny
by assessors from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA),
the government agency that monitors standards in higher
education in the UK.
“The achievement of Research Degree Awarding Powers
confirms Winchester’s status as a University committed to
the generation and exchange of knowledge,” explained Vice
Chancellor Professor Joy Carter. “Our research students
are a vital part of our dynamic and innovative research
environment and they are overjoyed with this result.”
The Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre is the hub
for the 105 students currently completing doctorates at the
University.
“We want to encourage the distinctive qualities of our
research and to challenge and expand national and
international notions of what research is and how it can
contribute to society,” said Yvon Bonenfant, the University’s
new Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange.
“We will support our staff to disseminate their work within
academic and professional communities.
“RDAP will enable the University to develop international
partnerships with full recognition of our capacity for
innovation coupled with recognised professional academic
quality and rigour,” he added.
Vice Chancellor Professor Joy Carter, Fitzalan Pursuivant Extraordinary Colonel Alastair Bruce
and Chancellor, Mrs Mary Fagan, Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire
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Further information about research opportunities at the
University of Winchester can be found on our website at
www.winchester.ac.uk
University News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
King Alfred inspires University’s Grant of Arms
Amidst the pomp and ceremony of graduation, the University
was formally presented with its Grant of Arms by Colonel Alastair
Bruce, the Fitzalan Pursuivant of Arms Extraordinary, on behalf of
the Earl Marshal and the Kings of Arms.
The colourful heraldic design work on the Arms was undertaken by the
College of Arms in London, an office regulating heraldry and granting new
armorial bearings for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The University’s Coat of Arms is based on the Arms granted to King Alfred
the Great, who chose Winchester as the capital of the Kingdom of Wessex.
Known as King Alfred’s College from 1928-2004, the University has long
been associated with the former king. Today, the Winchester campus
still bears his name. The Coat of Arms develops Alfred’s to illustrate the
religious, academic and geographic provenance of the University. The
Coat of Arms is the University’s official heraldic symbol and will be used on
formal documents and insignia.
The crest
The supporters
The crest is the white three towered castle above the helmet,
taken from the Arms granted to the City of Winchester.
Three Saxon crowns allude to the history of
Winchester as a Saxon capital city and a
place of coronation. The red connects
the design to the shield used in the
Arms of the Bishopric of Winchester.
Traditionally white represents the
purity of Christ and red, the
blood that He shed for
man’s redemption. The
colours reflect the Anglican
Foundation of the University
and the ancient Christian tradition
of learning in Winchester.
On the University’s Arms the supporters are white Hampshire
Hogs, each holding a red rose in its mouth. The same rose
appears in the County Arms of Hampshire and
also on the Coat of Arms for William of
Wykeham.
The shield
The motto
Old English meaning ‘wisdom and
knowledge’. Taken from the preface
of King Alfred’s translation of The
Regula Pastoralis. Education
became one of the driving
forces of Alfred’s reforms.
In his preface ‘widsom
ond lar’ are the two most
profound and frequently quoted
themes. He stresses the
importance of wisdom
and knowledge through
instruction.
The Grant of Arms to King Alfred in the
fifteenth century consisted of exactly this
shield design, except there was a single
lion in the centre of the black
Chief. The changes derive
directly from the Arms of the
City of Winchester where
there are two lions looking
inwards on either side of a three
towered silver castle. Here the
castle has been replaced
with an open book, which
is traditionally the symbol
heralds use to signify a
place of learning.
City of Winchester
Coat of Arms
Bishopric of Winchester
Coat of Arms
© Winchester City Council
© Winchester Board of Finance
King Alfred
Coat of Arms
County Arms
of Hampshire
© Hampshire County Council
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Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Going green makes business sense
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the important part they have to play in preserving their environment. Expenditure
on ethical products now tops £32.2 billion a year and the figure is steadily rising. Venta speaks to three Winchester graduates who
are involved in eco-friendly business ventures, aiming to promote ethical living in a variety of ways.
Ethical fashion
A thirst for recycling
A few months after graduating from university, Emma
Bamford (Primary Education, 2000 to 2004) set up
Vintage Style, an ethically aware clothes shop in
Cranleigh, Surrey.
Hailed as a ‘Wardrobe Warrior’ in the Daily Express earlier
this year, Emma’s shop sells recycled and vintage fashions
alongside clothes by local and independent designers.
Fergus Lyons (Social and Professional Studies, 1997
to 2000) is a volunteer on an ecological livelihood
project which turns empty juice cartons into funky
high quality shopping bags, handbags, cool bags
and bottle bags. The products are made by women
living in Wenceslao Resettlement Community in the
Philippines which was devastated by a volcanic
eruption back in 1992.
“My trick is to find beautiful vintage dresses in large sizes
that would never sell in their current state,” she explained.
“Nothing goes to waste. Upholstery fabric or small end pieces
are used to line handmade bags or are shaped into corsages
to pin on old jackets for an injection of colour. Even when a
garment has well and truly worn out, I can always salvage
something from it!
Wonder of Wenceslao Bags (WoW Bags) was created in
2006 to generate a sustainable livelihood for the people of
Wenceslao which is home to 528 families. The used juice
cartons are collected in the area from hospitals and schools
or from the road where they have been discarded. They are
sorted into different colours and brands, cleaned and then
stitched into bags.
“Every spare moment is spent re-fashioning old garments
and searching charity shops and car boot sales for unwanted
clothes and fabric.”
“I’m thrilled to be involved in such an inventive idea which
literally makes something out of nothing,” explained Fergus
who works within Social Services in Hampshire. “I sold
£750 worth of bags at the Bags of Style Fashion Show in
Winchester – they were really popular! All the money raised
goes straight back to the people of Wenceslao which is
great news for the community.”
“It’s been a steep learning curve and even now, after trading
for four years, there are still new challenges to overcome.
I’ve recently had the opportunity to get stuck into organising
fashion shows and start trading at festivals and fairs so there’s
always something new to get my teeth into!”
www.vintagestyleshop.co.uk
Fergus is hoping to visit the Philippines next year to see first
hand how the money is benefiting the Wenceslao community
and to meet the women who make the bags.
Natural beauty
Last year, David Shearing (Performing Arts, 2002 to
2005) launched Essential Rain, an aromatherapy
skincare company with an emphasis on organic and
natural ingredients.
products. Although this can be costly we feel it is worth the
extra effort and money. In the future we’d like to open a small
retail outlet and perhaps develop the company by combining
products with spa treatments.”
The London-based business has already established a
reputation for high quality products and is looking to expand
its range.
www.essentialrain.co.uk
©Vintage Style: www.vintagestyleshop.co.uk
“Our products are completely handmade from start to finish
and, in most cases, are made to order to provide the highest
quality possible,” said David who runs the company with his
business partner Angela. “Unlike many skincare products our
ingredients are mostly organic and we don’t use parabens,
petrochemicals or artificial colourings and fragrances.
“We use biodegradable bubble-wrap and 90 per cent
recycled packaging to ship our products (we’re working on
the other 10 per cent). We also try not to use unnecessary
or excessive materials in the design and packaging of our
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“I was delighted to read in the last issue of Venta that the
University has pledged £8,000 to build a new classroom
block in Soma, south of the Gambia River. I think it says a lot
about the institution’s values, which clearly reach beyond the
confines of Winchester.”
©Essential Rain www.esssentialrain.co.uk
Alongside running a busy shop, Emma acts as a business
mentor at her local secondary school, inspiring the next
generation with her recycling ideas and offering hands-on
work experience.
“While I was studying at Winchester, I became friends with
four Ugandan students. One of them invited me to visit
him for three months in his home town of Mitete. It was a
fantastic experience and it inspired me to try and make a
difference in the world.
Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Business Excellence Awards
Double win for University entrepreneurs at 2008 Awards
Two young companies on the University’s Business Start-up Scheme scooped
top honours at the 2008 Winchester Business Excellence Awards run by North
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The Business Excellence Awards
recognise the achievements of local businesses, rewarding them for their
commitment to excellence. The competition attracts high profile sponsorship from
major local organisations with each award offering a substantial cash prize as
well as useful publicity.
First rate performance
for Wet Picnic
Wet Picnic has grown rapidly in size, reputation and
profitability within the last year through creative marketing
and a focused approach to business. The company has four
main strands: indoor touring theatre, education, corporate
events and outdoor performances at open air events.
“The people we work with are all involved because they want
to be – they have real drive. I think we won because everyone
has a vested interested in steering the company forward.”
Wet Picnic received £30,000 from the Arts Council in
April to add two new shows to their indoor touring theatre,
Rodney Dillyweed’s Undesirable Demise and The Dinner
Party. The company received outstanding reviews in July
when they appeared at the Winchester Hat Fair.
www.wetpicnic.com
Steve’s flash of
inspiration
Steve delivered the opening talk at the launch of the
Winchester Business School E-Network, a scheme designed
to encourage and enhance engagement between students
and local and regional businesses.
The prestigious Hampshire Workplace Start-up
Business of the Year Award went to SN Technologies
Ltd founded by Steve Northam (Business
Management with Information Technology, 2005 to
2008).
©SJN Studios: www.sjnstudios.co.uk
They were awarded the Business Excellence Through
People Award for their clear commitment to the training and
development of their staff. “It felt great to win the award,”
said Matt. “It’s really important that we’re taken seriously as a
business as well as a creative company.”
©Wet Picnic: www.wetpicnic.com
The Business Excellence through People Award
went to theatre company Wet Picnic who were
one of the first companies to join the University’s
Business Start-up Scheme in 2005. The company
is the brainchild of drama graduates (2002 to 2005)
Matt Feerick, Graeme Cockburn, Penny Patrick and
Russell Kellaway.
Steve began a part-time MSc Business Management
programme at Winchester in September. “My undergraduate
degree helped me hugely on a practical level, giving me an
understanding of the important concepts in business which
can often be overlooked when coming up with creative
ideas. My Masters programme will develop my skills even
further.”
SN Technologies is the parent company for two businesses:
SJN studios (www.sjnstudios.co.uk), which offers
professional photography at affordable prices, and The
Student Scene (www.thestudentscene.co.uk), a new online
one-stop-shop of information for Winchester students.
“I was very pleased and surprised to win the award as I
was up against some well-established start-up businesses,”
explained Steve. “I think my win was due to the sheer
volume of things I’ve achieved in such a short space of
time as well as the level of potential my business has. Also,
apparently, running more than one business and studying for
a degree full-time is ‘unbelievable’!”
The University of Winchester’s Business Start-up
Scheme is open to students, graduates (living
in Hampshire) and staff. For further information
about the scheme and how to apply contact Trish
Kernan, Business Development Manager,
on 01962 827578 or email
[email protected]
A bite of the Big Apple
Emily Carr (American Studies, 2004 to 2007) won
a placement on an internship programme at one of
New York’s leading advertising agencies, AR.
The Mountbatten Institute promotes educational and
business links around the world. Its internship programme
aims to give graduates the opportunity to gain practical
and theoretical business training and experience, while also
developing social and cultural awareness and understanding.
AR creates campaigns for high fashion brands such as
Jimmy Choo, Valentino and Dolce & Gabbana, offering a
range of services such as advertising, PR and relationship
marketing. “I’m working as a Receptionist at AR and
through placements within the different departments I have
contributed to the company newsletter and assisted with
a number of research projects,” said Emily. “I’ve also been
involved with image archiving which has been a great
opportunity for me to learn more about photographers and
the fashion industry.
“I really love living in New York and seeing the New York
skyline everyday is pretty amazing. The internship has
increased my confidence and given me a real sense
of direction. When it ends in April I plan to pursue an
advertising career in London.”
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Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Top appointments
Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges
Martin Doel OBE was appointed in May as Chief
Executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC),
becoming the influencing voice of 388 colleges
currently educating students in England and Wales.
Before taking up his new post Martin worked as Director
of Training and Education at the Ministry of Defence,
responsible for the training and education policy across all
three armed forces.
The AoC champions and promotes the work of sixth form,
further education and specialist colleges ensuring that they
are recognised as major contributors to the economic and
social prosperity of the nation.
“When I found out that I’d got the job at the AoC I was
surprised, elated and worried – in that order. Having served
in the RAF for 28 years, it was a big change for me and it
was a surprise that the Board went for an ‘outsider’ to the
college sector.”
“During the short time I’ve been in post I’ve realised that for
many young people, a route through college could offer a
better fit for them, as it can provide more personalised and
varied learning,” said Martin (Education, 1976 to 1980).
“One of my jobs is to ensure that parents and children
appreciate the benefits of college education as an alternative
route to success, as opposed to the traditional A-level school
based route.”
Martin received an OBE in 1998 for his support to
operations and contribution to Anglo-German relations.
“At the time, I was serving in Germany and the units from
my base were engaged in operations over the former
Yugoslavia, northern Iraq, Bosnia and the Falklands. At the
same time, we were preparing to hand back the base to our
German hosts, having occupied it since 1946. In truth, the
Vice Chancellor of the University of Southampton
In September Professor Don Nutbeam (Education,
1974 to 1978) was appointed as the next Vice
Chancellor of the University of Southampton.
working with the many highly talented staff and students to
achieve continued improvements in the quality, relevance
and impact of Southampton’s teaching and research.”
Professor Nutbeam is currently the Academic Provost
and Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Sydney,
Australia, and he will take over as Vice Chancellor at
Southampton when Professor Bill Wakeham retires in
September 2009. Professor Nutbeam will have the unique
opportunity to lead the University where he was once a
student.
Professor Nutbeam has held senior positions in universities,
government, health services and an independent research
institute. His research career, which spans 30 years, has
included public health intervention research in schools
and communities, as well as studies of health literacy and
adolescent health behaviour.
“I feel very privileged to be returning as Vice Chancellor
to the University where I completed my postgraduate
education,” said Professor Nutbeam. “I look forward to
Between 2000 and 2003 he was Head of Public Health in
the UK’s Department of Health, leading policy development
within the Department and across government on a range
of public health challenges.
From England flanker to RFU President
Winchester graduate Bob Taylor (Education, 1961 to
1964) has completed his term of office as President
of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the national
governing body for rugby union in England.
The former England flanker earned a long and
distinguished career in international rugby between 1966
and 1971 – winning 16 caps for England and captaining
England for an international match.
“I was elected as President of the RFU after serving on
the Rugby Football Council for eight years,” explained Bob
who was also a schoolteacher for 31 years, during which
time he coached thousands of schoolboy rugby players.
“I strongly believe that rugby is the the best team game in
the world and that we should work to ensure its strengths
and traditions are cherished.”
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Bob’s term as President came to an end in July but he
will remain on the Council for the Rugby Football Union for
another year as Immediate Past President where his main
duty will be to act as the master of ceremonies for all the
official functions.
“Without a doubt, the highlight of my presidency was the
success of the England team at the 2007 Rugby World
Cup in France, which was watched by over four billion fans
worldwide. The team progressed somewhat stutteringly to
play against South Africa in the final.”
Bob still remembers his time at Winchester fondly: “My
abiding memories are of running across the city to the
playing fields before and after every sports fixture, usually a
rugby match of course!”
OBE was awarded to me for being in the right place at the
right time with a really good team.”
Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Blast from the past: working in the Maldives
Julia Hartley (nee Holden), (Education, 1963 to 1966)
“King Alfred’s College was a very friendly
establishment which functioned as one large family.
We ate the evening meal together in the Dining Hall;
I remember Mr Stripe leading the Latin Grace. My
Education course taught me how to get children
actively involved in learning and I went on to work
in primary education after college.”
“After 21 years of teaching, I felt that I needed a new
challenge in life. I saw a television programme about the
international development charity, Voluntary Service Overseas
(VSO). When I mentioned the idea of working for the VSO to
my sons they both said ‘Go for it Mum!’
flew to Male. The airport island next to Male was so small
that the airplane touched down at the very edge of one side
of the island and just stopped before the sea at the other.
“I spent two very happy years on this interesting Indian
Ocean island, starting work at 7.30am and ending at
1.30pm. I’m told that the textbook I created whilst working
there is now in use across all the coral islands. I just hope
that my small contribution can help the children of the
Maldives for as long as it continues to exist.”
Then...
and now
What’s in a name?
Many thanks to alumni who suggested a regular
spot detailing the origin of some of the names for
buildings around the University. We begin here
with The Stripe which has seen many changes
over the past 40 years.
The Stripe was built in 1969 as a one-storey lecture space.
The building had a full refurbishment in 2004 and won a
prestigious design award from the Winchester City Trust in
2007. The Stripe and the new University Centre now create a
high profile entrance to the King Alfred Campus.
All registered members of the Winton Club – The University
of Winchester’s Alumni Association, are entitled to vote a
former student onto the University’s Board of Governors, to
serve for a period of three years, with eligibility for re-election
on no more than two occasions.
Any former student who wishes to stand election for the
period 2009 to 2012 must be proposed and seconded by
former students and must state her/his agreement to being
nominated. Nomination papers may be obtained from the
Alumni Office or from the alumni web pages at
www.winchester.ac.ul/alumni
Information about governor duties and the commitment
involved can be obtained from Dee Povey, Clerk to the
Governors, who can be contacted on 01962 827150 or
[email protected]
Double the donation
The Stripe was named after John Stripe who was appointed
Principal of King Alfred’s College in 1959. He was
responsible for the growth and development of the College
at a time when many teacher training colleges were closing.
The government has launched a Matched Funding
Scheme to encourage philanthropic support for
higher education institutions. Under the new scheme,
every donation to the University’s Development
Fund will be matched by the government, effectively
doubling each donation, including Gift Aid.
By the end of his term as Principal the College had grown by
nearly three times in size and women had begun studying at
the institution. John Stripe died in post in May 1967.
Chapel glass to depict Winchester Saint
A new stained glass window portraying St Edburga
of Winchester (AD 920-960) is currently being
commissioned for the University Chapel.
Could you be the official voice for former
students? Are you interested in getting more
involved with alumni affairs? If so, this could
be your chance. The position of Former Student
Governor on the University’s Board of Governors is
coming up for re-election.
This role is currently held by Liz Broughton (Education,
1974 to 1977) who will continue to serve until the Annual
General Meeting at the University on 11 July 2009,
which is when the new Former Student Governor will be
appointed.
“After a lengthy application process and weeks of waiting
I was offered a VSO posting in Male, the capital of the
Maldives. I was to work in an office with the locals to write
the English curriculum textbook for the 10 to 12-years-olds
on the 1,190 scattered islands of the Maldives. I was very
interested and very excited.
“In September 1996, I set off from Heathrow Airport and
All alumni:
nominate now!
This scheme is a great opportunity for the University to
increase the funds available for student bursaries as well as
make improvements to its facilities.
saint and reflect aspects of University life in Winchester.
St Edburga was the daughter of King Edward the Elder and
one of the most revered nuns at Nunnaminster in Winchester
(later St Mary’s Abbey).
Over the years, the Chapel has played an important role in
many people’s lives. In recognition of this, alumni will have the
opportunity to donate money towards one or more panes in
tribute or memory of someone special to them, the names of
whom will be recorded in a book kept in the Chapel.
Last year, the University’s old student union building, which
now houses the Faculty of Arts, was officially renamed in her
honour. Plans are underway for students to be involved in
the design of the new window which will tell the story of the
More information about the window will be provided in the
next edition of Venta. Director of Student Services, Ann
Keating is co-ordinating the project and can be contacted on
01962 827679.
“Alumni support for the Development Fund is growing
steadily,” explained Corinne Mackenzie, Development
Manager. “We’re looking forward to the new opportunities
that the government’s scheme will open up for us. We hope
it will encourage other individuals and organisations in the
local community to also show their support towards the
University.”
To find out more information about the Matched Funding
Scheme please contact, Corinne Mackenzie, on 01962
827532 or email [email protected]
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Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
What’s on
Alumni reunions
21 and 22 February 2009
Winton Sports Weekend
We can only send you information about our upcoming reunions if the Alumni Office has your correct contact
details – so please update your details today. More information about all of our reunions can be found on the
alumni website at www.winchester.ac.uk/alumni
29 April 2009
Masters Open Evening
10 June 2009
PGCE Open Evening
27 June 2009
Drama and Performing Arts Reunion
10, 11 and 12 July 2009
Winton Club Reunion
15 August 2009
20 Years On Reunion
12 September 2009
10 Years On Reunion
Alfies versus Wintons!
Winton Club Reunion
In 2008 the students broke the Alfies’ winning streak
taking the weekend with eight games to five. Will the Alfies
reclaim their title as sports champions?
2009 marks the 135th anniversary of this annual event
which is enjoyed by so many alumni. Invitations will be sent
out in April.
Date:
21 and 22 February 2009
Invitations will be sent out in January and tickets to the
Saturday night party will be sold online through the Student
Union website. For more information please contact SU
Vice President, Hugh Barnes by emailing
[email protected]
Date: 10, 11 and 12 July 2009
Venue: King Alfred Campus
Campus accommodation will be available for the nights of
10 and 11 July.
Drama and Performing Arts Reunion
In memory of….
We have recently been notified of the death of the following
alumni and former staff. We send our condolences to their
families.
H J Barker
A T Ireton
R V Ward
A C B Spurling
R Barton
D E Hale
J P Powell
D Hugill
B J Franklin
R E Martin
G M Turton
R H Shadbolt
I J Hamilton
W L Davies
C Richards
B M Gould
C M Haydon (nee Guest) P A Kingsley-Jones
M Reilly
B McCauley
B Wilson
B Orchard
H H Humphrey
1926 to 1928
1929 to 1931
1931 to 1933
1934 to 1936
1948 to 1950
1948 to 1950
1950 to 1952
1952 to 1954
1953 to 1955
1956 to 1958
1956 to 1958
1959 to 1961
1959 to 1961
1960 to 1962
1960 to 1963
1961 to 1962
1963 to 1966
1970 to 1973
1993 to 1998
1998 to 2001
2006 to 2007
Former staff
Former staff
Contact the Alumni Office
Do you have any news to share? The Alumni Office
is always happy to hear from alumni so get in touch
with us soon.
T: 01962 827403
E: [email protected]
W: www.winchester.ac.uk/alumni
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Following on from last year’s success, the Alumni Office is
hosting another Drama and Performing Arts Reunion for all
of its thespian graduates. All former students and staff are
invited back to campus.
27 June 2009
Date: Time: 7.30pm to midnight
Venue: Vault Bar, University Centre
Style: DJ, drinks and dancing
Overnight accommodation will be available in Alwyn Hall.
20 Years On Reunion
Twenty years have past since Kylie and Jason first released
Especially for You, When Harry Met Sally hit the cinemas
and acid-washed jeans were all the rage. All 1988, 1989
and 1990 graduates and staff are invited back to campus
to relive their college days.
Date: 15 August 2009
Time: 7.30pm to midnight
Venue: Terrace Bar, University Centre
Overnight accommodation will be available in Alwyn Hall.
Obituaries
H. H. Humphrey
Rev. Canon D. E. Hale
Hugh Haviland Humphrey
was Vice Principal of King
Alfred’s College from
September 1951 to Easter
1965, and for six months
after the death of Principal
W. P. Dickinson he took up
the post of Acting Principal. When he left in 1965 he
went on to become the Principal of Bedford College
of Education. During Hugh’s time at Winchester the
College more than tripled its student intake from 180
to 630 students and became a mixed gender college
of higher education.
Dennis Ernest Hale was
born in 1926. Always known
as Jim Hale, he began a
Certificate in Education
course at King Alfred’s
College in autumn 1948 and
successfully completed it in
summer 1950. He went on to complete a Master
of Education at the University of Southampton and
became a student at Sarum & Wells Theological
College in 1974. Jim’s long career culminated in an
MBE for his services to education and he became
an Honorary Canon at Winchester Cathedral in 2001.
When he arrived at King Alfred’s College, one of Hugh’s first
tasks was to reorganise the large Junior (7 to 11 years)
Education course which the majority of the College’s students
followed. He always ensured that he met the individual
concerns of both colleagues and students whenever possible.
He showed a great interest in many of the activities at the
College, attended daily worship in the Chapel and was a Vice
President of the Winton Club. Hugh died peacefully on 17
August at the age of 98. We extend our sincere condolences
to his two sons and daughter and their families.
Jim was very supportive of King Alfred’s College, becoming
a member of the Governing Body in 1984, and the
first Chairman of the Board who was not the Bishop of
Winchester. He was very helpful to a number of Principals,
staff and fellow governors at a time when the College
was moving towards becoming a University College and
subsequently the University of Winchester. As Chairman, he
showed quiet and effective leadership during a time of great
change. Jim contributed to the Winton Club and regularly
attended their events.
Alumni News
Venta 19: Winter 2008
Digging up the past
Four hundred alumni, former staff, current students
and members of the local community came together
on a sunny Saturday in September to celebrate
three decades of archaeology at the University.
Archaeology became a separate department at the
University in 1978 and several of its first students
returned to Winchester to attend the reunion.
Wedding bells
“The open day was a huge success. It was great to see
former students and colleagues from the past 30 years mixing
together and sharing their recollections of the happy times
they spent with the department,” said Dr Phil Marter.
Helen (Archaeology, 1994 to 1997) and Mark are both
keen archaeologists and they love Orkney for its beautiful
scenery, friendly people and rich archaeology.
Over the years the department has become involved in a
number of exciting excavations enabling students to hone their
practical skills. Reunion attendees visited the department’s
Winchester-based excavation site, the former St Mary
Magdalen Leper Hospital, to see the developments that have
taken place since the site was acquired in September 2007.
“We had been looking around for a wedding venue for
a while,” explained Helen. “When we were on holiday in
Orkney last year, we learned that Scottish wedding law is
different from UK law. It is possible to get married anywhere
in Scotland, as long as a religious celebrant conducts the
service. So we contacted a celebrant from the Scottish
Pagan Federation and had a hand-fasting, which is a legal
pagan wedding, at the Ring of Brodgar which is a very
special site.”
Everyone gathered in the University Centre’s Vault Bar in the
evening to hear Professor Tom James bring to life many
memories from over the years and to catch up with the old
friends they made at the University.
Winton Club Reunion 2008
1978 year group at Reunion 2008
Over 160 Wintonians returned to the King Alfred
Campus on the weekend of 11, 12 and 13 July
to meet up with old friends and see some of the
changes around the institution.
The University recently pledged £8,000 to the building
of a new classroom block in Soma, a town south of the
Gambia River, as part of the Hampshire Millennium Project
to improve the standards of education in The Gambia. The
guest speaker at this year’s Winton Club Reunion Luncheon
was Marion Christmas MBE JP, the project’s chief fundraiser.
Her inspiring speech informed alumni how their £850
donation towards the project would be used to furnish the
classroom blocks in Soma.
The alumni speeches given at Luncheon not only refreshed
the former students’ cherished memories of the College but
also recognised the financial difficulties that many students
face today. The donations made to the Benevolent Fund will
Helen Barker and Mark Dean were married in a
ceremony at the Ring of Brodgar in the Orkney
Islands on 9 April 2008.
enable the University to offer more scholarships and bursaries
over the coming year. Reunion 2008 also marked the
retirement of the Winton Club President, Pro Vice Chancellor,
Professor Chris Turner. Vice Chancellor Professor Joy Carter,
has shown a keen interest in alumni matters since her
appointment in 2006 and has now taken over as President.
Winton Club Reunion 2009 will mark the 135th year
of the annual event which is enjoyed by so many
alumni. The reunion will take place on the weekend
of 10, 11 and 12 July and campus accommodation
will be available for those who wish to stay for the
entire weekend.
Invitations to Reunion 2009 will be sent out in April. If you
know of any alumni who are not currently registered with
the Alumni Office please put them in touch with us so we
can invite as many Wintonians as possible. We would also
appreciate copies of any old photographs you may have.
The Ring of Brodgar is located in the middle of a World
Heritage Site and is over 4,000 years old. It is the third
largest stone circle and henge in the world.
Golden celebrations
Congratulations to John Hird (Basingstoke Outpost Head
Tutor, 1974 to 1980) and his wife Freda who celebrated their
Golden Wedding Anniversary on 7 August 2008 at Tylney
Hall Hotel near Basingstoke. Their children and grandchildren
attended the celebrations along with many other relatives,
friends and former colleagues from King Alfred’s College.
Desperately seeking
Beryl Moore (nee Wyatt) (Drama, Theatre and Television,
1996 to 1999) would like to get back in touch with anyone
who knew her at Winchester. If you can help, please contact
the Alumni Office at [email protected]
Roy W Gotaas (Education, 1966 to 1969) would like to
get back in touch with members of his year and former
Personal Tutor, Harold Pearce. If you can help, please
contact Roy at [email protected]
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