People

Long service awards

Members of staff who have each clocked up 25 years of service to the University were each rewarded at a lunch hosted by the Vice-Chancellor. The members of staff are:

Essex graduate Marisa Bostock joined the Department of Computer Science as a Graduate Secretary. Following the merger of the Department with Electronics Systems Engineering, Marisa took on the role of Postgraduate Research Administrator.

Gordon Lund initially worked in the Catering Section as a Chef before being appointed Assistant Head Chef. After several years Gordon decided on a career change and took up the role of Patrol Officer.

Colin Paris joined the University as a Patrol Officer at a time when the student population numbered just 3,000. Today, as Campus Security Supervisor, Colin enjoys dealing with a wide range of issues on a daily basis.

Mark Savory started his career at the University on a work experience programme in the Printing Centre. This led to a permanent position and Mark currently works as a Production Assistant. A keen squash player, Mark regularly uses the Sports Centre facilities.

Two members of staff were also rewarded for 40 years of service:

Richard Ransom joined the University in 1967 as Technician in the Polymer Section of the Department of Chemistry. He later moved to the Organic Chemistry labs where he stayed until its closure in 2005 and currently works in Biological Sciences.

Tony Jordan first joined the University as a Senior Technician in Physics before moving to the Department of Electronic Systems Engineering. Following his retirement in 2007, Tony returned to work on a part-time basis in Biological Sciences. A keen golfer, Tony has participated in the University’s longest-running sporting competition, the Clacton Cup, every year since 1981.

(left to right) Mark Savory, Richard Ransom, Tony Jordan, Gordon Lund, Marisa Bostock, Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan, and Colin Paris

Prestigious accolade for audio engineer

Professor Malcolm Hawksford, of the Department of Computing and Electronic Systems, has been awarded a Doctor of Science in recognition of his considerable academic achievements.

The award, presented to Professor Hawksford by the University of Aston, is only presented to those academics with a long and proven record of internationally recognised work. Candidates are judged by peer-examination through publications and research.

The honour will be conferred upon Professor Hawksford, who specialises in audio engineering and related electronics, in July.

Also in the printed February edition of Wyvern:

• International speaks at conference
• Commissioner to give lecture
• CCFEA appointment