People
Moira says farewell
Academic Registrar, Moira Collett, has retired from the University
after almost 30 years of service.
Moira joined Essex from the Institute of Education as a Senior
Administrative Assistant in the Academic Section in May 1979, achieving
promotion to Assistant Registrar three years later. Amongst various posts,
Moira served as Liaison Officer in the International Programmes Office,
Admissions Office, and in the Dean of Students’ Office. She was appointed
Academic Registrar in 1995.
Moira Collet with Registrar Dr Tony Rich
at her retirement presentation
At her retirement presentation, the Registrar, Dr Tony Rich, paid
tribute to Moira’s many achievements, including the revision of the
University’s charter and statutes, her role in an essay-writing sting, and
her calm, hard working, ‘firm but fair’ approach. He also praised the
contribution she has made to the sector through her involvement in the
Association of University Administrators (AUA). He added: ‘Thank you for
the support, care and consideration you have shown for the students and
colleagues with whom you have worked over three decades. You have made an
enormous contribution to the University.’
Commissioner post for child law expert
Professor Carolyn Hamilton, Director of the Children’s Legal Centre,
has been appointed as a Commissioner to the Legal Services Commission.
Professor Hamilton was appointed by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary
of State for Justice, Jack Straw, as the Child and Family Justice expert.
An internationally recognised expert in child and family law, Professor
Hamilton holds a Chair in Law at the University and is also the Senior
Legal Adviser to 11 Million (Office of the Children’s Commissioner for
England and Wales).
Professor Hamilton said: ‘This is an opportunity for me to contribute
to the very important work of the Commission, particularly in the field of
child and family law, and to be able to represent the views of family and
child lawyers and the voluntary sector.’
Zoological award
Sociologist Professor Ted Benton has won a prestigious award from the
Zoological Society of London.
Professor Benton will receive the Stamford Raffles award, for
distinguished contributions to zoology by amateurs, or professional
zoologists working outside their main area of specialism. He is recognised
for his work on bumblebees and other insects.
A keen naturalist, Professor Benton has authored a number of books on
bumblebees, butterflies and, most recently, dragonflies.
Also in the printed April edition of Wyvern:
- Focus on: Honorary Graduands
- Obituary: Dr Markus Klennell
- Obituary: Professor Michael Podro
- Obituary: Michael Todd
