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C onnec t The magazine for Anglia Ruskin University alumni and friends September 2017 Lynne Berry OBE BA English & History 1974 Winner of the Daniel Phelan Award for Outstanding Achievement 2017 Page 12 Also in this issue: Alumni Reunion Days Page 4 | Magpas Airbase Page 8 | The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Sarah Barber Page 16 Photo: Claudia Leisinger

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  • ARU CONNECT SEPTEMBER 2017 1

    ConnectThe magazine for Anglia Ruskin University alumni and friends

    September 2017

    Lynne Berry OBE BA English & History 1974

    Winner of the Daniel Phelan Award for Outstanding Achievement 2017

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    Also in this issue: Alumni Reunion Days Page 4 | Magpas Airbase Page 8 | The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Sarah Barber Page 16

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    4 Welcome & The Inbox

    6 Anglia Ruskins 25th Anniversary

    7 The Conversation

    8 Magpas Air Ambulance

    10 In the news

    12 Connect talks to Lynne Berry OBE

    14 Age is just a number

    16 The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor sarah Barber

    18 New research institiute to make ageing easier

    20 Progress on our School of Medicine

    21 How my Chemistry degree lead me to supporting families with Dyslexia

    22 Life in a Liberian hospital

    24 Alumni of the month

    25 Off the bookshelf

    25 Reports & publications

    26 Class notes

    27 What about your data?

    27 Class of the 90s

    28 Dates for your diary

    28 Benefits and services

    Welcome to your September 2017 edition of Connect.

    We are starting a new academic year at a time when there is appreciable commentary on the value of a university education. There is no doubt for me that there is huge value for our graduates in obtaining their degree at ARU it provides a really sound base for their first job and prepares them for a lifetime of roles. Whilst this has to be judged by more than simply short and medium term salary and employment data we know that in this respect ARU degrees equip students well. There is however much more to measuring the value of our university and we are focusing on how we impact on not only the lives of our students but also the social, cultural and economic wellbeing of our region and the communities we serve.

    We know from the results of the National Student Survey that our students rate their time at ARU, and especially their educational experience very highly. We will continue to focus on the feedback that we have from our students and alumni to enhance this further.

    We continue to invest in our facilities. Work is now underway on our new School of Medicine building on our Chelmsford campus. The facility will include state-of-the-art skills facilities, specialist teaching space, lecture theatre and an anatomy suite, complementing existing skills

    facilities and the 3.4 million SuperLab which opened in September 2015. We are well on the way to welcoming our first cohort of medical students in 12 months time.

    The outstanding new Science Centre in Cambridge is nearing completion and will greatly enhance the campus and our students experiences of STEM education.

    Along side our buildings we are investing in our digital infrastructure and this month launched Canvas as our new learning management system, the first of a number of major changes in the way we use educational technology.

    Next month, new graduates and their guests will be back to celebrate their graduation success. Youll be able to watch all our ceremonies live and you can find out full details of where and when graduations are taking place here. Were looking forward to welcoming more graduates to our Alumni Network.

    Hopefully youll also have heard about our second Alumni Award ceremony taking place in November. We cant wait to meet our alumni in person next month and celebrate their success with them on the night. Thank you to all of you who took the time to submit a nomination.

    Professor Iain Martin Vice [email protected]

    WelcomeA message from our Vice Chancellor

    In this issue

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    T H E I N B O X

    WelcomeIts been a busy few months preparing for our graduations and Alumni Awards.

    Our graduations take place next month and Im looking forward to celebrating with graduates and guests at our reception pavilions. And just like last year, Ill be there with a photo booth, props and free alumni bags to give away as a souvenir of their day. Well share some photos of this special occasion in the following edition of Connect (January 2018).

    The Alumni Board has now met and agreed the winners and runners up for our Alumni Awards and all those shortlisted have been invited to join us at an awards ceremony on 30 November to celebrate. The whole evening will be available for you to watch on our website. Do consider nominating yourself or someone you know for an award next year. Well let you know as soon as nominations are open.

    When I was talking with colleagues about this upcoming edition of Connect, it was pointed out to me that I often tell other peoples stories and share staff Fact Files, but have not completed one myself. As I am also an alumnus, I agreed that perhaps it might be nice to tell you a bit more about my background (page 5), plus its also quite nice to reflect on my time studying at ARU now that were preparing for our 2017 graduation ceremonies.

    I hope to see you all at one of our Alumni Reunion Days next year.

    HelenAlumni Officer

    @HelenArnott_ARU

    Helen ArnottAlumni Officer

    Save the dateYoure invited!

    Alumni Reunion Days

    As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, wed love to invite you to join us on one of the

    following dates for a special reunion for all alumni:

    Saturday, 10 March 2018 in Chelmsford

    or

    Saturday, 28 April 2018 in Cambridge

    10.30 am til 2 pm

    Meet & greet Time capsule Guest lectures Photo booth

    Campus tours

    All alumni, family and friends welcome

    More details will follow in the next edition of Connect, January 2018, including information

    on how to RSVP.

    Did you study with us in 1992? Get in touch if youd like to participate in our plans. Were

    looking for your memories, photos and stories to help share and form part of our reunion days.

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    T H E I N B O X

    FACT FILE:

    Helen ArnottAlumni Officer

    Favourite book: I love all Harlen Coben books good if youre looking for a little mystery. My go-to book, however, is Just one more thing by Peter Falk (Columbo TV actor). An odd choice I admit, but when you read his antics, particularly concerning his glass eye, it does make for interesting reading!

    Favourite old school album: I cant pick just one album. I would basically say any song from the 90s that can be filed under Kisstory Old Skool Anthems.

    Favourite recent album: Automaton by Jamiroquai. Counting down to seeing him perform live later this year.

    Favourite film: Back to the Future is definitely my favourite, closely followed by Die Hard.

    Motto: My mottos tend to be movie quotes and Ill admit I have a fair few of those, but I often go by my grandads saying: If things dont alter, theyll stay as they are. I think his phrase often gives me the push I need to make necessary changes at times.

    Perfect day: Usually doing something movie-based either in London or with my local social group I set up called the Chelmsford Movie Club.

    What do you love about working in your field of work: I get to meet a variety of people, all with interesting stories to tell. It means every day Im surrounded by hearing peoples good news and successes which can be quite heartening. I get to be inspired every day, particularly with enjoyable tasks such as the Alumni Awards.

    Born and raised: Born in London, raised in Chelmsford, Essex

    Education: I am an ARU alumnus, having completed BA (Hons) in Business Management in 2012, followed by PG Certificate in Management in 2013. When I graduated in 2012, I was fortunate to graduate with my brother in the same ceremony! Steve (also an ARU member of staff) achieved his MSc Computing and The Internet. In fact, many members of my family are ARU graduates, including my dad, uncle and sister-in-law.

    Job title: Alumni Officer

    Length of service at ARU: 10 years, in various roles.

    Awards and recognitions: I dont have any awards or recognitions other than a marathon walk medal!

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    25th anniversary celebrationsSince our last edition, weve started celebrations for our 25th anniversary of university status.

    On 16 June 2017 we marked the start of our celebrations, with a dinner for Honoraries and friends held at the National History Museum.

    The dinner was a lovely occasion, and we managed to get in a few quick chats with some of our guests.

    Throughout the year well continue to make this special occasion with other events.

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    Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC, Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University Margaret Hyde, Governor

    Alan Rose, Governor Dr Andy Harter, Honorary Doctor of Science, 2015

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  • I N C O N V E R S A T I O N

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    The ConversationThe Conversation is a unique platform where all content is sourced from university academics and researchers, but it is written specifically for the general public.

    Articles written by Anglia Ruskin academics have been read by millions of people around the world, in countries as far afield as Azerbaijan and Zambia.

    You can keep up to date with our latest comment pieces by visiting: https://theconversation.com/institutions/anglia-ruskin

    Articles include interesting topics, such as:

    Primates at play show why monkeying around is good for the brain

    Debate rages over whether its better for children to start academic-style learning techniques at a young age or be allowed to learn through their own play. Research undertaken shows theres generally a close relationship between the amount that animals played and the size of their cortico-cerebellar systems. Those species that exhibited the most play also had the largest cortico-cerebellar systems. Read more here.

    Max Kerney and Jacob Dunn (FST)Published 15 June 2017

    How European academics are feeling about life in Britain a year after Brexit vote

    Irene Skovgaard-Smith identifies the uncertainty over future status and rights of EU nationals in the UK for both staff and their dependants, the uncertainty over future access to EU research funding and, the perception that the UK is becoming a less welcoming place for people from abroad. Read more here.

    Irene Skovgaard-Smith (LAIBS)Published 22 June 2017

    Chinks in the world machine on the casting of the 13th Doctor Who

    Doctor Who author Una McCormack has long envisaged a day when a woman was cast as Doctor Who. Read more here.

    Una McCormackPublished 18 July 2017

    The Big business revolution: why the future is Blockchain

    The value of one bitcoin recently hit a record high of US$3,025, a staggering rise of over 200% in value this year alone. Robin Gowers and Jukka Aminoff (alumnus) explore what this means for our future. Read more here.

    Robin Gowers and Jukka Aminoff (LAIBS) Published 25 July 2017

    I interviewed convicted rapists in New Delhi and then found one of their young victims

    A personal account by a researcher investigating the root cause of sexual violence against women in India. Read more here.

    Madhumita Pandey Published 4 August 2017

    Anglia Ruskin maintains world ranking spot

    Anglia Ruskin University has maintained its position in the top 350 of world universities in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

    In the 2018 rankings released on 5 September 2017, Anglia Ruskin is placed in the 301350 category for the second year running and is joint 39th out of all UK universities. Anglia Ruskin is also the highest ranked of all post-92 UK universities.

    The full Times Higher Education World University Rankings are available here.

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  • Magpas Air Ambulance

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    F E A T U R E S T O R Y

    Earlier this month, Professor James Hampton-Till (Interim Dean, Faculty of Medical Science) and I visited Magpas Air Ambulance at their airbase in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

    We met with Daryl Brown, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Dan Cody, Clinical Director and experienced Critical Care Paramedic working in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). Daryl is also an ARU graduate (MA Management 2009), serves on our Alumni Board and in 2016 we presented Daryl with a Success in Business award for his leadership of Magpas.

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    F E A T U R E S T O R Y

    Magpas is a multi-award winning, charity-funded healthcare provider, supplying on-the-spot emergency medical care to patients who are critically injured or sick, responding by land or by air.

    The charity relies heavily on donations (4.8m in 2017) in order to fulfil the demands of a 24/7 service and it was one of the first immediate care services formed in the UK.

    Magpas has attended to more than 60,000 patients since it was founded there were 1,486 call-outs for advanced care last year alone, across 12 counties. Call-outs can consist of road traffic collisions, falls from height and cardiac arrests.

    As CEO, Daryl is responsible for managing the overall operations and resources for the charity. There are many challenges that Magpas Air Ambulance is currently facing, such as the relocation of its operations base and the requirement to upgrade their helicopter in 2019. Whilst challenging, these are exciting times too, as the new premises will potentially be better situated to help the team respond to accidents even quicker and the helicopter will have more flight time and a larger space in the back so that the clinical team have more room to help the patient.

    Daryl is not the only link Magpas has with ARU. It was co-founded

    by our Honorary Award holder Dr Neville Silverston MBE and our Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dr Nigel Brown OBE, is also their Chairman. Dr Silverston and fellow co-founder Dr Derek Cracknell MBE had set up a voluntary out of hours service in 1971, which quickly evolved into an immediate care scheme where over 200 GPs were called to medical emergencies across the region. This service was entirely voluntary and the doctors responded in their own cars. Magpas Air Ambulance provided the training, equipment and governance framework. The organisation became a registered charity in 1972.

    Whilst we were at the airbase, we had a chance to talk with Dan Cody who gave us an update on the progress they are making

    in terms of expanding their advanced medical training for staff. Dan is hoping to launch a pilot training programme next year for Critical Care Paramedics and we hope will be working with Anglia Ruskin to deliver specialist guest lectures to our current students studying paramedic science courses. Magpas also sends volunteers back on campus to demonstrate CPR to students from time to time.

    It was great to meet our alumnus at their place of work and find out more about the vital service that Magpas delivers to the local community.

    If youd like to keep connected with Magpas Air Ambulance activity, you can follow them on Twitter: @Magpas_Charity

    Helen ArnottAlumni Officer

    If you also work for a company with community well-being at heart, why not contact me to see if we could feature you and your organisation in a future edition of Connect.

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    I N T H E N E W S

    Blue plaque tribute to Cambridge musical legendA blue plaque commemorating alumnus Syd Barrett was put up at our Cambridge School of Art. Read more here

    How the Illuminati was inventedThe Illuminati was a work of fiction created in the 1960s, but what can the Illulminati myth reveal about todays fake news and stories we continue to be influenced by?

    Viren Swami, Professor of Social Psychology explores. Read more here.

    BumblebearA book by graduate Nadia Shireen will be distributed to 700,000 children this autumn, called Bumblebear. Read more here.

    Bethan wins World Illustration Awards prizeBethan Woollvin has added another award to her glittering CV, after winning the New Talent (Childrens Books) prize at the 2017 World Illustration Awards.

    Bethan graduated in 2015 with a First Class BA (Hons) Illustration degree.

    In 2014 she won the Macmillan Prize, awarded by Macmillan Childrens Books, while her debut book, Little Red, was named by The New York Times as one of the 10 Best Illustrated Childrens Books of 2016. Her follow-up

    book Rapunzel was published earlier this summer.

    The World Illustration Awards is the annual competition of the Association of Illustrators (AOI), and this year attracted over 2,300 entries from artists and illustrators from 64 countries.

    Anglia Ruskin will host the World Illustration Awards exhibition later this year. It will go on show at the Ruskin Gallery in Cambridge from November until January 2018.

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    I N T H E N E W S

    Apprenticeships will help healthcare providers grow their ownAnglia Ruskin University is one of the first English universities to receive approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council for its Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship in either Child, Adult or Mental Health nursing. Read more here.

    Cartoons hit the sweet spot on childrens cerealResearchers asked 214 children aged between three and 16 to wear eye-tracking glasses, which record eye movements, while choosing cereal from a retail display.

    The display contained four cereal types, with each type being represented by a cartoon and non-cartoon variant. For each type frosted flakes, wheats, chocolate rice pops and rice pops the cartoon version was looked at first, looked at longer and chosen more often. It was found that cereals featuring cartoon characters were almost 2.5 times more likely to be chosen than non-cartoon cereals. Read more here.

    Meet the Cambridge man who illustrated the first Harry Potter bookThomas Taylor was working at a childrens book shop in Cambridge when he was offered a job that would change his life. He was contacted by

    Bloomsbury, offering him a commission to design the book jacket for a novel by a then unknown writer, J. K. Rowling. Read more here.

    TEDx TalksOur CSA students and graduates (mostly BA (Hons) and MA Film & TV Production) have carried out some fantastic work taking part in this years TEDx conference, in collaboration with Cambridge University. The videos are interesting and informative, so take a look.

    ARU Graduations 2016At last years graduations, we asked some of our graduates to share their experiences with us. You can view these here on YouTube.

    International NewsThe International Office will be attending a series of exhibitions and recruitment events over the next few months. We hope to expand our international alumni networks around the world so, if you would like to help us or would just like to say hello; it would be great to

    see you. Our list of events is constantly being updated, but confirmed trips include Russia, Poland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Latvia, Lithuania, Canada and the USA. For the most up-to-date list visit our website.

    If youd like to consider volunteering and being one of our overseas alumni ambassadors, you can find out more about this on our website. All you need to do is email [email protected] and well find the right member of staff to discuss this further with you.

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    C O N N E C T S T A L K S T O

    Lynne Berry OBELeader of not-for-profit organisations, social entrepreneur and academic

    1. Tell us about yourself

    Ive run a number of national organisations such as the Charity Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission and also had leadership roles Chief Executive, Chair or Trustee in a number of charities covering areas as diverse as research into Breast Cancer; health and well-being; social inequality and injustice; sustainable transport; the inland waterways system and tackling ageism. I spend as much

    spare time as I can going to operas, messing about on rivers, cycling and walking.

    2. Whats your biggest professional achievement to date?

    Changing the law so that people who use social services can have their voices heard and, specifically, complain and get redress. It may sound strange but when I was working on that

    2530 years ago clients of social service departments had no legal redress for their concerns. Professionals and politicians were seen as knowing best. Sadly the issue remains very current tenants, residents, older people, young people in care, patients their voices are still not heard loudly enough and even when they are, their concerns are not always acted upon sometimes with tragic consequences.

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    Giving voice to issues I care about deeply: equality, social cohesion and diversity.

    4. Who or what is your biggest inspiration?

    People who have banded together to challenge injustice and who have then gone on to make something happen. Its not just about protest the point is to change the world.

    5. What was the best piece of advice youve received?

    Choose your battles.

    6. Whats the best advice you can give to todays graduates?

    Seize every opportunity you can to improve your effectiveness in order to improve the lives of others.

    7. What did you want to be when you were younger?

    A theatre producer.

    8. If you could invite anyone to your dinner party, who would they be and why?

    My very dear friends I dont see enough of them.

    9. If you could go back or forward in time, where would you go and why?

    I wouldnt go back why go back to any time when equality and injustice were even more stark than today? And Im constantly going forward in time: we all are.

    10. Which accomplishment are you most proud of?

    Connecting unlikely people so that they could achieve extraordinary things together.

    11. What advice would you give your younger self?

    Hang in there.

    12. What is the most important lesson life has taught you?

    Hold your nerve.

    13. How did you first become involved with ARU?

    I applied to the old Cambridge College of Arts and Technology to read English and History. My father didnt see any point in girls being educated and I came to prove him wrong.

    14. What do you think are ARUs greatest achievements?

    Building on the legacies of earlier colleges to become a highly respected, socially inclusive, entrepreneurial university that continues to be committed to excellence.

    15. What has your connection with ARU given you personally?

    Friendships (one of my dearest friends and I met on our first day at CCAT) and a sense of the importance of building networks.

    16. Whats next?

    Keeping on being stretched, being useful and having fun. And writing more on leadership. I have a deadline!

    Lynne Berry OBEBA English & History 1974 and Honorary Doctor of Health Sciences 2010

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  • Since obtaining my Masters degree in 2005 I have evolved my business into a niche industry calculating the amount of protection required in the construction of Radiography, CT and Dental facilities across Canada.

    It is quite interesting and I can mostly do my work from home in Ontario I have the benefit of having worked in the Diagnostic Imaging profession for 52 years! A business partner and I started X-ray Imaging Consultants Ltd. in 1985 when the Ontario Government passed a law requiring all facilities involving human radiography to have their units maintained at a very specific standard and consequently tested every 6 months. We seized this

    opportunity, and the industry blossomed to incorporate chiropractors, hospitals (large and small) medical clinics and eventually veterinarians.

    That was 32 years ago; my partner retired and I sold off the medical side of testing to concentrate on Veterinary clients. This benefitted me in many ways as I enjoy working with animals, these smaller businesses understand the concept of paying their invoices on time and

    S P O T L I G H T

    Age is just a number

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    Lois with her horse, R Kameo

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  • S P O T L I G H T

    I can fit into a niche that is left very much unattended. I have consulted with veterinarians from Coast to Coast in Canada and in the U.S.

    In 2005 I obtained my MSc degree from Anglia Ruskin which opened many doors not only into the Radiation Physics community but also allowing me to co-write a text book in 2013 (Radiography for Veterinary Technicians). Finally in 2015 I had the great honour of being awarded the title P.Phys (Professor of Physics) by the Canadian Association of Physicists.

    Approximately 80% of my current work is calculating the barrier construction of Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals as well as consulting on radiation matters such as patient dose, mammography and Technician dosimetry. I recently hired a bright young fellow to complete my drawings and fill the forms.

    Aside from my business, what else can I tell you about me?

    Well, I met my partner 2 years ago by writing a murder mystery novel, and a friend suggested to look up faces online for my serial killer profile. I found this very interesting person (not serial killer material at all). I wrote a note, and the next day he responded. We have been together ever since.

    The serial killer? Well, I didnt find one and the story is still on hold while my life is somewhat busier with Joe to keep me company! If one does the math, it is obvious that I have long ago reached retirement age, but I believe it is just a number. Ill keep consulting as long as it is fun and interesting something new arrives just about every day!

    Lois Brown RTR (Can/USA), ACR, MSc., P.Phys MSc Diagnostic Radiography 2005

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    I met my partner 2 years ago by writing a murder mystery novel, and a friend suggested to look up faces online for my serial killer profile.

    Lois with her cat, I Curious Tiberius

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  • T H E I N B O X

    1. Tell us about yourself

    At present I am the Mayor of Ipswich from May 2017 to May 2018, and Ipswich Borough Councillor for Priory Heath from May 2016 to May 2020. I have been an Adult and Childrens nurse at Ipswich Hospital NHS trust from May 2001, and I currently work as a recovery nurse in Raedwald day surgery unit.

    2. What made you want to become a nurse?

    My mum said that I have always wanted to be a nurse since I was a little girl. I can remember travelling in an ambulance when my brother broke his arm, and that has sparked my interest in nursing.

    3. How did Anglia Ruskin help you to become a nurse?

    I (just managed) to complete a degree in Health and Social studies at Anglia Ruskin, which helped to give me a focus and determination when I undertook my adult nurse training at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

    The Mayor of Ipswich

    Councillor Sarah Barber

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    4. What made you want to become the Mayor of Ipswich and how did you feel when you found out youd been selected?

    I wanted to become the Mayor of Ipswich to promote the role of women in local politics, as women are under represented in politics. I felt that to promote women in politics people have to see women doing the role. I was very proud when I was selected to be Mayor of Ipswich and pleased by the support that my fellow councillors have given me.

    5. What drives you?

    I am driven by the massive amount of social injustice that I see every day, and the anger that I feel at that social injustice, and how social injustice adversely affects individuals and society. I try to use the roles that I have as a nurse and a borough councillor to work against that social injustice and to improve the lives of people of Ipswich.

    6. Who or what is your biggest inspiration?

    Hard question to answer. Jane Eyre in Charlotte Brontes novel was my first inspiration. I am inspired by campaigners such as Emmeline Pankhurst, Gandhi and Clement Atlee. My Dad is still a strong influence on me when I have difficult decisions to make, and at present I greatly admire Angela Rayner MP and Tony Blair.

    7. What was the best piece of advice youve ever received?

    Tell the truth and try to be kind.

    8. What is the best advice you can give to todays graduates?

    Tell the truth and try to be kind. Also, there is no substitute for a clear vision and hard work.

    9. What projects are you currently working on as Mayor?

    Being the Mayor and working as a nurse occupies nearly all of my time at present. However, I am working with Suffolk County Councillor Helen Armitage and Suffolk County Council public health department on a project to promote childrens dental health in primary schools in Ipswich. The dental health project aims to teach children how to brush their teeth and to have time to brush their teeth every day at school.

    10. What charities do you support and why?

    As the mayor of Ipswich, I have chosen to support Ipswich NHS Hospital Charity, The Lighthouse womens refuge, and Find families in need food bank. I chose those charities because they are organisations that support people at their most vulnerable and difficult situations in life, when people are most at need but possibly are unable to ask for help.

    Sarah BarberBSc Health and Social Studies 1995

    I am driven by the massive amount of social injustice that I see every day, and the anger that I feel at that social injustice, and how social injustice adversely affects individuals and society.

  • R E S E A R C H

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    Recently, we launched our Positive Ageing Research Institute (PARI), committed to address the growing challenge of ageing populations. PARI brings together a multi-disciplinary team representing many backgrounds including medicine, nursing, technology, business and the arts who have research interests and projects in the field of ageing.

    As part of the institutes work, Anglia Ruskin is working with several technology companies and public sector partners, both in the UK and in Europe, on a series of innovative projects to

    promote independence and wellbeing for older people.

    The individual projects are part of an overall scheme called Silver Economy Accelerating Strategies, also known as Seas2Grow, for which Anglia Ruskin has received 456,000 Euros from the European Regional Development Fund, and local volunteers are required to test the products being developed.

    The projects include:

    Sensors which map out the normal movement patterns of an older person living alone. If an unusual pattern is detected, such as inactivity suggesting the person may have fallen; a change in sleep pattern; or visiting the toilet more frequently, relatives or carers can be alerted.

    An app which is aimed at organising family members centred around an older person living alone. It enables family and caregivers to keep in touch more easily and alert one another when a visit might be appropriate.

    New research institute to make ageing easier

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    Underwear for mild incontinence which negates the need for inconvenient pads even if the wearer is taking part in vigorous exercise.

    A walking aid designed for people who have emerging balance problems, mobility issues, decreasing muscle strength or have trouble getting up and walking around. It is designed to be a walking support, mobility aid and rehabilitation enabler all-in-one. Volunteers are sought to be part of a group to test this product either in an assisted living home, in a day centre, or in their own homes.

    Professor Patricia Schofield, Deputy Dean for Research within Anglia Ruskin Universitys Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, said:

    The East of England and the UK as a whole is facing new challenges brought about by people living longer.

    Over-65s are expected to make up a quarter of the population by 2045, and PARI will bring together a series of research projects to improve the lives of older people at a time when local health services and councils are facing unprecedented pressure on their budgets.

    For further details about the Seas2Grow project, please visit our website or visit www.seas2grow.comb

    Born and raised: Born in Bristol, went to do my pre-nursing course in Sheffield, then trained as a nurse in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal hospital. Worked in universities in Sheffield, Aberdeen, Greenwich and then ARU.

    Education: Postgraduate diploma in education from Sheffield University, PhD from Cardiff University. Awarded the European Diploma in Pain Medicine in 2017 for contribution to pain education across Europe.

    Job title: Deputy Dean for research and income generation.

    Length of service at ARU: 2 years in September.

    Awards and recognitions:Invited to lead the International Association for the Study of Pain Year against pain in

    vulnerable adults. Invited to be a patron for the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster pensioner forum.

    Favourite book: Cancer Ward by Alexander Solzhenitsyn read it three times.

    Favourite film: Philadelphia I love the music.

    Motto: When one door closes another one opens and everything happens for a reason I am very philosophical.

    Perfect day: Sitting in the sun in the garden with a chilled glass of wine and a good book.

    What do you love about working in your field of work:I am very privileged, I have worked with some fantastic people over the years, patients and staff, many of whom remain dear friends.

    FACT FILE:

    Professor Patricia SchofieldProfessor Schofield oversees the PARI project

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  • N E W S

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    Have you seen the progress on our School of Medicine building work?The 20 million facility will be Essexs first undergraduate medical school. The project has been in development since 2014 and, subject to both approval from the General Medical Council and the allocation of places from the Government, will see the first students start their studies in 2018.

    Our university has always had a strong commitment to widening participation and we hope to recruit a

    significant number of students from local schools. We are also working closely with NHS Trusts and primary care providers across the region to secure placements for students and to ensure graduates have the opportunity to stay in the East of England after they have completed their studies.

    For more information, visit the School of Medicine website or contact the Team at [email protected].

    You can view the progress of the building work here.

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  • Y O U R S T O R I E S

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    How my Chemistry degree led me to supporting families with DyslexiaI started my career with what was the Cambridge College of Arts and Technology in 1988 when I left secondary education with a number of GCSEs and a desire to study part- time and also learn on the job, in science. Back in the day, CCAT was the leader for training science technicians across East Anglia and gave me an opportunity to develop my career in a way that suited my own learning style.

    I took a break from studying, and eventually returned to Anglia Polytechnic University and I came back in earnest to complete my degree in Chemistry. The confidence to grab opportunity and to develop my career has always been routed in gaining my degree from Anglia Polytechnic University and whilst I dont specifically work in Chemistry now, everything I do now has been rooted in the mix of experience and education that I received in my time at APU.

    Have you ever wondered what Richard Branson, Noel Gallagher, Alan Sugar and Jennifer Aniston have in common?

    They each have the same neurological condition as almost 700,000 people here in the UK. That condition is called dyslexia.

    The British Dyslexia Association estimates that 10% of the British population live with Dyslexia and yet there is relatively little mainstream understanding of the condition and how it affects the lives of those who have it.

    I started to get to know more about the condition almost six years ago when my daughter was experiencing difficulties with studying at school. As parents, we noticed how those difficulties made her feel about herself in comparison to those not having those difficulties. We knew then that we needed to arrange for an assessment and that resulted in a diagnosis of dyslexia. This was the start of a journey of understanding more about what dyslexia is and the start of a change in my career, which was a long way away from where I started out being a lab technician with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from what was then Anglia Polytechnic University!

    Most people have a perception of dyslexia, as being a condition that prevents one from reading and writing effectively, but dyslexia has a wider range of symptoms such as affecting the ability to process information or

    remember multiple instructions. It can affect spatial awareness and aspects of speech ability. It can also positively affect individuals with enhanced creativity, being able to think differently and having great people skills. As an example, 40% of the top entrepreneurs in the UK are dyslexic as well as many actors, artists, engineers, architects and the list goes on.

    40% of the top entrepreneurs in the UK are dyslexic as well as many actors, artists, engineers, architects and the list goes on.

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    After a career in science and then sales and marketing, I realised that what I cared most about was my relationships with my colleagues and customers. It was helping people to find a way to deal with important challenges that lead me to eventually train to be a life coach six years ago at the same time as seeing the journey that my own daughter was experiencing with dyslexia.

    I was intrigued about how this often misunderstood (and unsupported) condition caused many to develop poor levels of self-esteem, confidence and motivation as they passed through education and how

    those feelings continued to affect those with the condition later into adult life affecting their own confidence and creativity.

    For me it has been a joy to see my clients engage with me to change that around, embrace the qualities that they have as a result of being dyslexic and to step up to make a greater positive impact in the world within which they live and work.

    Industry is now starting to notice the skills that come with having dyslexia and increasingly there are more and more job adverts stating that they are looking to engage people with dyslexia

    for specific roles. After all, it is scientifically proven that having dyslexia does not affect ones intelligence.

    You may be feeling that you struggled to get through education or that you can see your kids struggling. There are plenty of resources available that can help you, or point you in the right direction for support.

    I recommend checking out the recently launched dyslexia resources website, which has been put together by some of the major UK dyslexia charities.

    John HicksBA (Hons) Chemistry 1999

    Life in a Liberian hospitalI am the Acing Medical Director at Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Liberia. I specialise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

    I work at the hospital as the general surgeon, obstetrician & gynaecologist, paediatrician, internal physician, sonographer and occasionally the anaesthetist in desperate attempts. And our efforts often paid off, as at the Martha Tubman alone we did a total of 490 emergency obstetrics, gynaecological and general surgical procedures without any surgery-related deaths between November 2015

    and July 2017, and thus saved so many people from imminent death. This is something I am very proud of.

    Over the years, my hospital has been faced with many problems and challenges due to lack of electricity, medical supplies and lack of adequate drugs to meet the needs over 100,000 people living in the area. Id say that working in rural Liberia as a surgeon or doctor is akin to making bricks without straw. The Liberian roads are remarkably dangerous especially in the rainy season when they become impassable.

    I had always known I wanted to be a doctor, to save lives, from an

    early age. There had been two personal events Id experienced during my childhood that impacted this decision. The first had been the loss of my father

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    due to ill health. The second was due to a horrific and painful experience I had observed happen to my pregnant aunt, when I was 9 years old.

    My aunt was in labour and because she laboured for more than three days without giving birth (she was in difficulties), it was thought that she might die in our local village (in Nigeria). The belief was that for a pregnant woman to die during labour, this would be seen as something that could cause harm or contaminate human lives and so the woman would be left to die in the Evil or Bad Forest, a place where no one enters as it is a source of danger to human life. It was seen that women in this situation, or other conditions or diseases such as mental illness or leprosy, would be treated in the same way and their bodies would be thrown into the evil forests. It was hoped that this would stop the individuals spirit from coming back or put a stop to reincarnation.

    In my aunts case, the villagers took the decision to throw her into the evil forest. Fortunately a knowing uncle intervened, rescued and took her to hospital where she was saved by doctors

    through caesarean section, but the image of seeing my aunt dragged through the village will always stay with me. I am happy to report, however, that both my aunt and her child survived.

    I am delighted to state that my services to the people of Grand Gedeh County and indeed Liberia have been quite remarkable. Although prior to my studies at Anglia Ruskin University, I had been involved with Liberias health-care delivery and emergency surgery, my training at ARU polished and emboldened me and also increased the scope of surgeries I could perform without supervision.

    My current role at the hospital means I undertake all work, from administrator to doctor. All roles are immensely challenging in a resource-limited environment like Liberia.

    Since October 2015 I have worked round the clock to serve poor Africans. My day at work usually starts by 8.00am with the ward round. I would see all the new admissions in the hospital. Then, I would review the old patients that have not yet responded to treatment. Thereafter I would attend to the

    out-patients triaged for me to see. Thursdays and Tuesdays are my surgery days on which we operate on our patients that need surgery.

    Notwithstanding the above guide, wherever I am, whatever time it might be, I always get myself prepared to be interrupted by an emergency. It could be road traffic accident victims brought to the hospital, an obstructed labour, a ruptured ectopic pregnancy, a ruptured uterus, a cyst accident, an obstructed or even strangulated hernia, an acute appendicitis or a bleeding peptic ulcer. On the other hand, my role as an administrator involves a lot of meetings with my staff and the County Health Team. Often I would shuttle between a meeting and attending to a medical or surgical emergency.

    A new doctor will soon join me here. Perhaps then I will have a cause to celebrate. Until then I keep my eyes peeled always for a medical or surgical emergency.

    Geoffrey Obasi MS Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery 2015

    Geoffrey has also written two books which may be of interest.

    A critique of atheismA book written to challenge the skeptical attitude of atheists. The book is available here.

    Spiritual satelliteA book of fiction, based on religion and mental health. The book is available here.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Critique-Atheism-Dr-Geoffrey-Obasi/dp/1857566637/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spiritual-Satellite-Geoffrey-Obasi/dp/1482876698/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

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    Alumni of the month

    Ric Alston Foundation Computer Studies 1990

    If youd like to nominate someone to feature as our Alumni of the month, please contact us.

    August

    Jeremy Newson LLB Law 1990

    Kathy NyaumweMA International Sustainable Tourism Management 2014

    June

    Nicholas Kalavas MA Marketing and Innovation 2009

    Nicholas is a business consultant and Founder of the CFM Group. Click here to read more.

    Ric is the Founder of Cambridge Computer Support and hes also a pianist and vegan! Click here to read more.

    July

    Kathy is a recent graduate who now resides in Zimbabwe. She shares her experiences of studying at ARU, here.

    September

    Jeremy is the Managing Director of Hill & Abbott, a law firm based in Chelmsford. Click here to read more.

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    B O O K S

    A Ghost Called Dog

    Alumnus Gavin Neale has produced a new childrens fantasy book, enriched with mystery and magic. The novel follows Abby and Chris moving house to a spooky community where their mother goes missing. The children are forced to confront evil- can they defeat the Fairy King, or will he destroy them before they can escape? Available to purchase here.

    Gavin Neale DHE History & Politics 2004

    The Forgotten Exodus

    This book reads rather like a detective story, it is a careful search for clues at crime scenes across the planet involving a wide range of hominin suspects. It includes a series of logical deductions, each supported by peer reviewed data and archaeological sites leads us to his earth-shaking final

    conclusions using the Out of Africa theory. More information can be found here.

    Bruce Fenton HND Business Information Technology 1999

    The Cambridge Art Book

    Many Alumni artists have collaborated to showcase some of the most beautiful cities in the world. More importantly, in particular Cambridge is shown through the writers eyes inspired by the unique architecture and historic university. The artwork included through a contemporary light consists of screen prints and computer-aided design to hand- cut collages.

    Thornhill

    Released on 24 August 2017, Pams book is a story of mystery and secrets. The lead character, Ella, is drawn to what appears to be a derelict house she can see

    from her bedroom window. One day she notices unusual activity Available to order here.

    Pam Smy MA Childrens Book Illustration 2004

    Reports and publications

    FST-First

    You can read the latest edition of First_ here.

    Off the bookshelf

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    C L A S S N O T E S

    I graduated in Computer Science back in 1995, and moved to the US, after working for companies like Electronic Arts and Microsoft I decided to start my own company. Im now based in Vancouver, BC, Canada and the founder of RunGo. We make the RunGo app that is the first running app with voice navigation. Last year we pitched on Dragons Den in Canada and have been featured by Apple multiple times around the world.

    I really appreciated my education from Anglia that got me started in my amazing career. Click here for something that was recently written about me.

    Craig Slagel BSc (Hons) Computer Science 1995

    Ive launched a new photography studio, Jemima Willcox Photography, offering high-quality portraits, photo booth hire and commercial services to individuals and small businesses. Since graduating I struggled to find affordable facilities and equipment, which spurred me on to open a studio that will provide cost-effective photographic solutions for people like me. Studying at The Cambridge School of Art gave me the foundation and the time to develop my style whilst enabling me to pursue a career in photography. Ive lived in the city for over 16 years and I adore it. I want to support local businesses and individuals by providing a personalised, experienced and professional photography service.

    Jemima Willcox BA (Hons) Photography 2012

    My studies at ARU has indeed impacted my life and career positively.

    ARU is a great institution with learning environment that is second to none. The university has facilities and staff that brings out the best in every student. ARU has brought out the very best in me and has shaped me to becoming a champion in the field of laboratory medicine. I now work as a Senior Technical Officer at the Family Health International (FHI 360) in Nigeria.

    Nelson EkehMSc Biomedical Science 2015

    I studied Film Studies (with a special interest in screenwriting) and graduated in 2012. I have recently written a short film that will be part of a larger feature film called The Haunted Hotel. Out of 95 scripts, mine was chosen as one of the final eight. The film is being produced by Film Suffolk and is intended to showcase filmmaking talent in East Anglia.

    Robbie Sunderland (Cambridge)BA (Hons) Film Studies 2012

    I have just finished a Masters at the Royal Academy of Music and passed with Distinction. I also received a full scholarship and the A M Parker prize, one of the Academys discretionary prizes, awarded for a combination of good work, conduct, and general achievement throughout the academic year.

    Geoff WilliamsBA (Hons) Music 2008

    https://www.rungoapp.com/https://medium.com/the-orbit/you-have-no-limits-when-youre-an-entrepreneur-f2441688cf97https://jemimawillcox.co.ukhttps://jemimawillcox.co.uk

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    N E W S

    What about your data?

    On 25 May 2018 new regulations will be in place in relation to storing EU dataTheres been some changes on how we are able to communicate with you going forward, as a result of new EU regulations on using your contact details. Under the 1998 Data Protection Act we operated under an opt-out method, where we were able to communicate with you unless you changed your preferences. The new regulations, known as General Data Protection Regulations means we can only communicate with alumni who explicitly give us permission to do so. Under these new guidelines well need you to respond to confirm which email address we may use and exactly what type of communications you are happy to continue to receive.

    At the moment, the guidelines are still being agreed on by the Information Commissioners Office, so we are able to continue as we are. This means for now you will continue to receive your Connect magazine and get university updates on news and events. However, if you receive emails from us addressed

    to your old @student.anglia.ac.uk account, please provide an alternative address, as we will no longer be able to offer student email for life accounts. Well also need you to actively give us permission to keep in touch with you electronically. More information will follow shortly on this, but for now please feel free to read here for more details.

    Another decision weve made as a result of storing your data, is to encourage you to keep in touch with us directly via the Alumni Office, rather than through a third party and therefore we have chosen to close our Online Directory, effective from 1 January 2018. Wed like to encourage you to contact me if youd like to keep in touch with fellow alumni and join our Facebook and LinkedIn accounts to keep connected.

    Early next year you will hear from us again about this, to ask you to confirm exactly what communications youd like to continue hearing about, but until we know more, theres nothing you need to do.

    Helen ArnottAlumni Officer

    Class of the 90sWere you studying with us when we became Anglia Ruskin University in 1992?

    Get in touch if youd like to participate in our plans. Were looking for your memories, photos and stories to help share and form part of our reunion days (see page 4) and social media updates.

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    D A T E S F O R Y O U R D I A R Y

    Open Day7 October 2017

    Come along to our next Open Day and take in the surroundings at our fresh and vibrant campuses. Here youll get a true feel for the Anglia Ruskin way of life, what its really like to study here, and why weve been named as a global rising star.

    Community eventsHave you seen the upcoming Community events, which are open for all? Take a look at our Community webpage. You can find additional events in our newsletters.

    Cambridge School of ArtClick here to find out about our exhibitions.

    Cambridge Jazz Festival11 26 November 2017

    The Cambridge Jazz Festival is back for 2017 and many of our staff and graduates are involved in the planning and delivery of this fantastic event. One of the organisers is Ros Russell, who featured as our Alumni of the month last May 2016.

    Find out more here.

    Opinions expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anglia Ruskin University or of the Editor.

    Contact usAlumni OfficerHelen Arnott

    Development ManagerJon Anscombe

    Post:Corporate Communications and Events Anglia Ruskin University Bishop Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 1SQ UK

    Tel:+44 (0)1245 684761

    Email:[email protected] (Alumni)[email protected] (Development)

    Visit:anglia.ac.uk/alumni anglia.ac.uk/makingadifference

    Social networking: Join us on

    Facebook & LinkedIn

    @angliaruskin

    Next editionWe will be featuring mainly on our Business School, Graduations and Alumni Awards in our next edition. If youd like to be one of our alumni features for the magazine, do get in touch.

    Benefits and ServicesWere working on updating the benefits and services available to you. Are there particular benefits or services that youd like to see? Get in touch and let us know so that we can do our best to research these for you.

    Let us knowDo we have your up-to-date email address? Soon, all student email addresses will be discontinued, so if this is how were still communicating with you, do let us know your alternative email address. This way, youll still continue to receive editions of Connect and invites back to on-campus events.

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