Your Manchester impact 2012

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N EWS LETTER FOR TH E DO NOR COMMU N ITY

2012 EDITION

Seeking cancer cures: Meet Becky, our alumni-funded PhD researcher

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I feel privileged to be supported by the alumni of the University, and this gives me extra drive to achieve as much as I can during my time here.

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Shaping the future of Manchester’s brightest local students

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Alumni launch Hong Kong Foundation for The University of Manchester

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Celebrating your support

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CONTENTS INSIDE THIS EDITION...

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MANCHESTER COMMUNITY Plesiosaur fossil discovered by students at The University of Manchester

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RESEARCH COMMUNITY Research Impact: In search of cancer cures for tomorrow

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CAMPUS COMMUNITY Alumni funding sends symphony orchestra on tour

SUPPORTING YOUR MANCHESTER The University’s alumni and friends make a considerable impact on the University, its students and staff, and the wider community through their generous philanthropic support of scholarships, research and student-focused projects.

YOUR MANCHESTER FUND Combined gifts to Your Manchester Fund have an immediate effect by providing pooled scholarships for undergraduates and postgraduates, emergency hardship grants to those in need and giving a boost to student-focused projects.

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For more information please contact Rob Summers, Annual Fund Manager, rob.summers@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 2192

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GLOBAL COMMUNITY Launch of Hong Kong Foundation for The University of Manchester STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY ‘Where are they now?’

A former PhD Scholarship holder shares long term impact of scholarship DONOR COMMUNITY University medal of honour acknowledges University supporters

YOUR MANCHESTER LEGACY By making a bequest or will gift to the University, our legacy donors make a real and enduring contribution to the future of the University by: speeding up vital research; strengthening an academic discipline; helping us to attract the best undergraduate and postgraduate students, irrespective of their personal circumstances; and helping us to recruit the best teachers and researchers.

For more information please contact Louise Wardle, Legacy Manager, louise.wardle@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 7230

TAILORED PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMMES Tailored gifts are specifically designed to meet the personal wishes and aspirations of the donor, those providing significant support for a specific strategic programme.

This type of giving can have most impact with flexibility to allocate funds for immediate use, or over a limited number of years, and can provide direct support for the University's students and researchers.

For more information please contact John Armstrong, Head of Donor Programmes, john.armstrong@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 2373

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FACULTY COMMUNITY Legacy gift boosts Parkinson’s disease research

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY My Impact: What giving means to me

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER: A RICH HERITAGE OF PHILANTHROPY 1824 Formation of the Mechanics’ Institute from generous bequests of Manchester industrialists

1851 Establishment of Owens College from the philanthropic gift of £96,654 from John Owens to create a non-sectarian educational college for boys

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER In the pages that follow you will see examples of the very real impact your donations are having within the University community and in wider society. It has been a pleasure to meet with many groups and individuals on campus who are benefitting from your support – each demonstrating enthusiasm and determination to succeed in their chosen field.

The University’s Your Manchester Fund and tailored philanthropic programmes provide excellent ways for friends of the University to make a real difference to the vital work that the University is engaged in. The nine week spring calling campaign saw over 1,400 graduates pledge gifts towards scholarships, research and projects on campus. I really enjoyed my visit to the call room and was struck by the professionalism of the student callers, many of whom spoke about the University and compared their own experiences.

I am personally greatly impressed by all that is achieved through the generosity of our supporters, whose contribution to The University of Manchester is more crucial and more appreciated than ever in these uncertain times.

Chair in Experimental Physics established from bequest of local politician and philanthropist E R Langworthy, which has been held by four Nobel laureates including Ernest Rutherford and, most recently, Andre Geim.

1902 Whitworth Hall opened and named in honour of Sir Joseph Whitworth who bequeathed much of his wealth to the city of Manchester thereby creating The Whitworth Art Gallery and part funding The Christie Hospital.

1922-38 University of Manchester students raised £100,000 for the hospitals of Manchester and Salford, of which the Royal Infirmary received £25,000

1938 Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell President and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Samuel Alexander leaves a legacy gift in his will of over £10,000 to the University

1943 Hans Renold donates £472,000 to the University

2004 The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama opened The Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall in recognition of Cosmo Rodewald, a Senior Lecturer in the department of History and a generous supporter of the University

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The Brooks World Poverty Institute founded by a philanthropic gift of £1.3 million from the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Foundation

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LOCAL MANCHESTER COMMUNITY REACHING OUT BEYOND ACADEMIC WALLS

DONATIONS GO MILES AND MILES Thanks to gifts to the Learning Enrichment Fund the University’s volunteering and community engagement scheme, the Manchester Leadership Programme, purchased a minibus to support the activities of student volunteers undertaking projects with at-risk groups in the local community. This means that...

OVER THE PAST TWO ACADEMIC YEARS... …the minibus has travelled 9150 miles… …transporting 1710 volunteers… …to 184 different community projects… …working with local groups to support initiatives including: health, vulnerable adults, children and young people, homelessness and arts, culture and media.... …to improve the lives of thousands of people across Greater Manchester and the North West.

PERCY THE PLESIOSAUR SHOWS OFF HIS NEW HOME Thanks to a recent fundraising campaign, a spectacular plesiosaur fossil discovered by students at The University of Manchester in 1960 has been installed in a brand new case at one of the University’s most prized cultural assets, the Manchester Museum.

The museum worked with the family of the late Fred Broadhurst, a University of Manchester lecturer who led the recovery of the fossil, to raise over £28,000 to cover the costs of the new display. Generous donations were also received from The Manchester Geological Association and numerous private donors.

Manchester students discovered the fossil on the beach at Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire, whilst on a university field trip. They spotted the tip of something interesting projecting from the rocky shore and, after a little more excavation, the head, neck and paddle shaped arm of a plesiosaur were revealed. Fred Broadhurst led a group of six research students, who worked for two days in appalling weather conditions with driving sleet and hail, as they recorded the fossil in detail before carefully removing it in three large blocks.

The fossil turned out to be one of the most complete plesiosaurs ever discovered and helped change our understanding of these fossils. The 180 million year old reptile is internationally important and is studied by palaeontologists from around the world. Percy forms one of the star attractions of the Manchester Museum’s fossils gallery.

Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum to find out more about Percy and the many events and activities organised at the Museum throughout the year.

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Percy the plesiosaur is pride of place in the Manchester Museum’s fossils gallery.

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ALUMNI HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME FINANCE HURDLE Higher education is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, adapting to the new landscape of reduced government funding and the subsequent increase in undergraduate fees. This undoubtedly presents a financial barrier to some of the most high-achieving but financially disadvantaged students.

Through the important partnership with our alumni community, we are able to provide these students with a lifeline to make sure they can fulfil their academic ambitions. The Opportunity Manchester Scholarship supports the progression of talented individuals from under-represented backgrounds in the Greater Manchester area to the University, giving them the financial assistance needed to concentrate fully on continuing their upward trajectory in their chosen field of study.

Opportunity Manchester Scholarships are made available to all students who successfully complete the Manchester Access Programme (MAP) – the University’s flagship access scheme encouraging educational equity. For the students, the initiative encourages fair access to a top class university education, and

means that the University in turn benefits from a truly representative community of talented minds, regardless of their financial background.

A significant proportion of the scholars are studying courses such as medicine, engineering, dentistry and law that will lead to a successful career that would not be possible without the intensive training of a University degree. In turn, this means you are supporting the next generation of doctors, engineers, lawyers and dentists, to name just a few of the occupations that all make a considerable contribution to the benefit of society as a whole.

Over 525 students have benefitted from an Opportunity Manchester Scholarship since 2007, towards which your support has really made a significant difference.

MEET THE SCHOLARS

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Thank you so much, I couldn’t have made it without the Scholarship programme. I’ve had the opportunity to fulfil my dream and study Electronic Engineering. I am doing well in my third year now and am looking forward to a successful career when I graduate.

Haider Khokhar MEng Electronic Systems Engineering

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Thank you for the opportunity you have given to me – not only to come to an extremely well thought of university but to enable me to take the step into higher education and to grow my confidence. It has allowed me to continue to study a subject I love and without financial aid I may not have been able to come to university at all.

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Franceska Lewis BSc International Management

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RESEARCH COMMUNITY ENCOURAGING INNOVATION AND ENQUIRY

RESEARCH IMPACT: IN SEARCH OF CANCER CURES FOR TOMORROW Thanks to a Research Impact PhD Scholarship from Your Manchester Fund, enthusiastic PhD student Becky Brading is investigating how proteins play a significant role in the development of cancer, including triple negative breast cancer, which at the moment has fewer treatment options than other types of breast cancer.

Deaths due to breast cancer have fallen markedly over the last four decades. Now, more than 75% of women live longer than five years following diagnosis, compared to just 52% in 1970. Much of this improvement has come from the identification of protein receptors, which can now be inhibited using certain drugs. However, for some cancers without these protein receptors (such as triple negative breast cancer), treatment options are currently limited.

In order to find new treatments for these types of cancer, it is important to find out how these cancers ‘work’. Sometimes, proteins that are important in normal body development can be ‘hijacked’ by cancer cells. These proteins usually help cells to survive, grow, or migrate, and so although they are essential in human development, they can cause a tumour to form if they are abnormally activated later in life. In this project, Becky is investigating one of these proteins, to see how it could cause cancer, and to see whether blocking the activity of the protein could be used to treat triple negative breast cancer in the future.

Becky says: “My interest in undertaking this area of research stems from a fascination in the mechanisms of human development, and how these go wrong in diseases such as cancer. This project has the potential of identifying one or more new targets for the treatment of a number of different types of cancer, including triple negative breast cancer, which is so important for the future of breast cancer research.”

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Becky’s PhD in Developmental Biology investigates the link between human development and cancer, as Becky explains: “I am investigating a particular protein receptor, which is active during normal human development in the formation of different parts of the body.

Research at The University of Manchester has suggested that abnormal activation of this protein receptor can lead to the development of triple negative breast cancer. This fits with the idea that cancer cells can ‘hijack’ proteins used by cells during normal growth and development, in order to form tumours. I hope to contribute to knowledge in this area by studying how abnormal activation of this protein could contribute to tumour formation, as this could provide a new avenue for cancer treatment in the future.”

Becky is extremely grateful for the support she receives, which has enabled her to continue on to study in a field of research that she believes will have a huge potential impact on the treatment of cancer patients: “I had a fantastic time doing my undergraduate degree at Manchester and I was really enthusiastic to continue studying links between human development and cancer.

“Without this Scholarship, I would not be able to achieve the goal of investigating causes of triple negative breast cancer. On a personal level, I feel privileged to be supported by the alumni of the University, and this gives me extra drive to achieve as much as I can during my time here. Scholarships such as mine demonstrate the strong and important links between past and present at The University of Manchester and are a fantastic way to contribute to its long and successful future.”

Scholarships demonstrate the important link between past and present at The University of Manchester and are a fantastic way to contribute to its long and successful future.

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Throughout her PhD project Becky will be keeping a regularly updated blog about her experiences as a PhD research student at The University of Manchester, including developments in her work and the public engagement activities she leads to promote the benefits of science and research in the wider community.

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RESEARCH IMPACT: IS SOCIETY DAMAGED BY RECESSION? After scenes of public disorder unfolded in cities across the UK in 2011, the issue of discontent and a weakened sense of community in society has come to the forefront of formal and informal national debates. Research carried out at the Institute for Social Change (ISC), part of The University of Manchester’s Faculty of Humanities, is dedicated to furthering our understanding of the causes and consequences of social change, and how policy can be used to maximise the benefits in these trying times.

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My particular focus is the effects of recession on values change and wellbeing: how do ‘hard times’ affect what people consider to be most important in life, and what impact does this have on wellbeing?

Many countries worldwide are currently experiencing unprecedented social change: changes viewed by some as threatening the fabric of society, by others as opportunities for social growth and development. With this in mind, the Institute has joined forces with Harvard University in a major research programme aimed at studying changes in social cohesion and social capital in the UK and the USA. They are conducting a series of comparative studies on topics such as immigration, social inequality, religion and the changing workplace. Their investigations aim to identify what drives social change, how it relates to the wellbeing of members of society and the implications for policy makers – issues which confront political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.

Thanks to the support of two-time Manchester alumnus David Buckley (BSc Electronic and Electrical Engineering 1984, MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1990) PhD researcher Annie Austin is undertaking a research project intended to explore how the global recession has impacted upon social and political life in the UK and the USA. Annie’s research aims to answer key questions such as: how do social networks and norms adjust in response to changing economic conditions? What does this mean for human relationships in terms of trust, reciprocity, and the institutions of social and political life? And what are the wider effects, for individuals and groups, of these changes?

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Annie says: “My particular focus is the effects of recession on values change and wellbeing: how do ‘hard times’ affect what people consider to be most important in life, and what impact does this have on wellbeing?”

It is hoped that the outcomes of this research will be used by policy makers and ‘grassroots’ organisations which aim to develop opportunities for individuals and communities at large, improving the focus and efficacy of policy making and service delivery in the UK, the USA and more widely.

Annie says: “The Scholarship has allowed me to achieve my goal of improving my quantitative research skills, and enabled me to explore social change through such an interesting and stimulating inter-disciplinary lens. I have immensely enjoyed being part of the Institute for Social Change and university life in general. I am looking forward with great enthusiasm to contributing to the Social Change: A Harvard-Manchester Initiative (SCHMi) research programme.”

The University would like to echo Annie’s thanks to those whose partnership with us makes opportunities for internationally significant research available for the next generation of promising academic minds.

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CAMPUS COMMUNITY ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

CLASSICAL TOUR MADE POSSIBLE BY ALUMNI The University of Manchester’s Symphony Orchestra recently returned from an ambitious international tour of prestigious concert halls in Dresden and Prague, thanks to a generous grant from Your Manchester Fund.

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The concerts were fantastic and really well attended. It was a great experience, and if it wasn't for the alumni funding we wouldn't have had that opportunity.

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A Learning Enrichment grant enabled 80 Manchester students to share their music and widely during the recent European tour.

The flagship University ensemble is recognised as one of the best university symphony orchestras in the country, with sell-out concert dates often featuring a demanding and challenging repertoire of music. As the largest ensemble of the Manchester University Music Society (MUMS), with over 80 members filling its ranks, the tour to Germany and the Czech Republic also saw students from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) join the core members of the orchestra creating an opportunity for the members of the Music Society to work with other musicians from around Manchester.

The tour began with a concert at The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama on the University campus and then continued at the Kongresshaus Stadthalle, in Heidelberg, to an audience of local concert goers, and the Smetana Hall of the Municipal House in Prague. The tour promoted the exceptional music-making at The University of Manchester and raised the profile of this well-established ensemble to international level, as well as enhancing the students’ own learning experience.

Final year music student, Michael Jones, led the orchestra on the tour, having been a member of the Symphony Orchestra and Music Society for three years. Michael said: "As a final year student at the University studying Music, I had participated in our tour to Bulgaria in 2009. I loved going on tour again with the orchestra as we promoted Manchester and had fun doing it. The concerts were fantastic and really well attended. It was a great experience, and if it wasn't for the alumni funding we wouldn't have had that opportunity."

The project was funded through the Learning Enrichment Fund, part of Your Manchester Fund, which aims to fund community projects that enhance the student experience around campus and we would like to thank alumni for their continued support of projects that enrich both the University and the lives of our students everyday.

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ALUMNI GENEROSITY CREATES LANDMARK ARTWORK

Through grants made by the Learning Enrichment fund, Your Manchester Fund supports a variety of projects across campus that enrich the academic and wider university experience for all Manchester students.

The University of Manchester has unveiled the latest addition to its evolving collection of artwork, a 15 metre high mural poem, thanks to continued support from alumni towards the Arts.

Other projects that have benefitted from your support this year include: BOGLE STROLL To fund the creation of stewarding vests for members of the Manchester RAG Bogle Stroll team and for other Students’ Union events. The 55 mile long Manchester Bogle Stroll has been an important part of the Student’s Union fundraising programme of over 50 years and raises thousands of pounds each year for local charities. RAG created stewarding vests in order to ensure the safety of the participants at this, and other, important large scale events.

ce to students, poem promoting pea Lemn Sissay read his unveiling. munity at the poem’s staff and the local com

LIBRARY MOBILE DEVICE RECHARGING STATION Funding to design and build a recharging station for mobile devices in the John Rylands University Library. During term time, demand from students to charge laptops and mobile phones becomes almost too high to meet and thus a secure recharging station will be a valuable resource for both the students and library alike.

ECO-BOTTLES A grant to support a campus wide initiative to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and the environmental impact of disposable drinks bottles amongst students. The project saw 9,500 reusable drinks bottles being given to all new students at the University in 2011.

The bottles have already proved to be a great success, with students using and refilling them around campus and it is hoped that this project will be repeated in future years.

DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW STUDY SPACE AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN THE PRECINCT LIBRARY Funding to create new study spaces at the Precinct Library in order to improve the working environment. The project aimed to renovate and increase the use of space within this library to establish a place of work that is more conducive to quality learning.

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The poem, entitled “Let There Be Peace”, by the renowned Mancunian poet Lemn Sissay, was recently revealed by Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell to students, staff and the local community.

The artwork is situated in a quiet, personal study area at the heart of the busiest University campus building, University Place, and offers students an area for reflection and words of motivation and inspiration for their studies.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, President and Vice Chancellor of The University of Manchester said: “We hope this uplifting poem will provide inspiration as well as academic, creative and intellectual stimulation to the many students and staff who see it during their journeys around campus.”

Lemn Sissay MBE, has achieved great success as a poet and playwright with his work adorning buildings in both London and Manchester respectively. Recent graduates from the University will recognise his work from murals on the Hardy’s Well pub and Gemini Café both on Oxford Road. Lemn Sissay said: “Let There Be Peace stands with my Landmark Poems as testament to the creativity and pride of a world class city with a world class University – Manchester.”

The commission and installation of the poem was funded by alumni and friends of the University through Your Manchester Fund’s Learning Enrichment Fund, which is dedicated to supporting a wide variety of projects and programmes across campus to enrich the academic and wider university experience for the student body.

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GLOBAL COMMUNITY SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING WORLDWIDE

BANGLADESHI STUDENT GIVES THANKS FOR SCHOLARSHIP AT ALUMNI GATHERING A grateful beneficiary of the University’s flagship Equity and Merit Scholarship was delighted to have the opportunity to thank Manchester alumni for their continued support of international scholarships on the behalf of his fellow scholars at a recent alumni dinner in London.

The Equity and Merit Scholarship Programme was conceived by the inaugural President and Vice-Chancellor of the University, the late Professor Alan Gilbert, to enable students from less developed countries around the world to undertake life-changing studies at The University of Manchester. The programme offers outstanding individuals from Uganda, Rwanda and Bangladesh the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in their chosen field by waiving the course fee, and covering the costs of their living expenses and travel costs.

Scholarship recipients commit to courses that will have beneficial value to the development of their home country. Toufiq Hasan is currently studying for a Masters degree in Educational Leadership and School Improvement.

Before arriving in Manchester, Toufiq worked as part of the Educational Programmes department of BRAC, the largest Non-Governmental Organisation in Bangladesh that works to alleviate poverty through empowerment of people. BRAC organises nationwide educational programmes for children at both primary and secondary school level and thus its policy decisions will affect the education of a generation of Bangladeshi schoolchildren. Toufiq hopes that the knowledge and skills gained from his Educational Leadership studies at Manchester will shape and mould his work at the organisation when he returns home.

Toufiq was delighted to join the celebrations at the annual alumni dinner in London, hosted by the University’s Chancellor, Tom Bloxham. He stated in his speech: “I have a good platform in BRAC’s education programme, where I can incorporate the new concepts of school improvement and educational leadership. I truly

believe that I can initiate some new innovations which can be a model for other organisations as well. BRAC provides primary education for a deprived group of children, the children who are left out from mainstream formal education. So contributing to BRAC’s educational programme will also give me a satisfaction that I am doing something to bring equity in society which is also the main theme for this scholarship scheme.”

The Equity and Merit Scholarship Programme is uniquely placed to facilitate students who have the capacity and promise to make a tangible impact on their home nations.

The University is grateful for the continued support of its alumni community, whose commitment to helping these inspirational scholars means they can use their studies to make a real difference to the world around them. Toufiq said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank The University of Manchester and you, the Alumni Association, for being so kind to initiate and support such a noble programme as the Equity and Merit Scholarship. I hope you will continue to support this scheme in the future as it leads to contributing to the development of countries such as Bangladesh.”

Without alumni support for this visionary programme, The University of Manchester could not support these students in such a meaningful way and in return could not welcome their unique experiences and knowledge to our diverse community.

The first recipient of the Alan Gilbert Memorial Scholarship, Joseph Murenzi, thanks alumni for their support of the endowment fund.

The Alan Gilbert Memorial Fund was established in honour of the former President and Vice-Chancellor of the University, the late Professor Alan Gilbert, to ensure the longevity of his visionary Equity and Merit Scholarship Programme in the future, by guaranteeing a full scholarship for the most outstanding African student every academic year.

Joseph, from Rwanda, is studying for a Masters degree in Engineering Project Management. He said: “Giving us an opportunity to access a high quality education means more than to give us billions of pounds, as education will open our minds, and help us to become decision-makers involved in the development of our countries. I can’t find words to describe how studying here with the Scholarship makes me feel. Alan Gilbert was a great man, a man who believed in change and development via education, the pioneer of the Equity and Merit Scholarship scheme. To be the first Scholarship holder is a great pleasure for me.”

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GEOLOGY STUDENT MAKES FIELDTRIP OF A LIFETIME IN MEMORY OF ALUMNUS Gifts in memory of a Manchester Geology graduate have established a Fund to provide current Manchester students the chance to undertake field work expeditions in areas of particular worldwide geologic interest.

Calvert ‘Cal’ Armstrong graduated from the University of Manchester in 1965. As an independent consultant, he worked in California and the UK until 1975 when he became Chief Geologist for British Nuclear Fuels, selecting targets for their worldwide uranium exploration programme. In 1978, Cal opened the UK office of A C A Howe International Limited and was the Managing Director for 31 years.

Cal spent many years of his career working overseas in a variety of interesting and exotic climes, including Canada, California, Australia, Indonesia, Burundi, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

Through the commitment of his family, friends and professional colleagues, the Calvert Armstrong Memorial Fund was established to recognise his outstanding career as a geologist.

Geology stud ent was able to un Francesca McDonald dertake an am bitious mapping proj ect thanks to an award from the Calvert A rmstrong Memorial Fu nd

The Fund aims to support geology students undertaking independent overseas fieldwork trips as part of their undergraduate course; a fitting tribute to a well travelled and well respected geologist.

This year, the Calvert Armstrong Memorial Fund award was made to second year Geology student Francesca McDonald. Francesca travelled to southern Spain to undertake an independent mapping project, where she spent five weeks in the field investigating the geological history of the area and producing maps and cross-sections of the area of particular geological interest.

Francesca says: “It is a great honour to be awarded the Calvert Armstrong Memorial award. I greatly appreciate such generosity and it has very much helped me in continuing to reach my educational goals with The University of Manchester.

“The fieldwork trip was a thrilling experience and helped nurture my enthusiasm for geology. I enjoyed working in the Spanish landscape and felt welcomed by the local community. This was a most memorable experience and I offer my thanks to the donors who support this fund. I look forward to progressing further into the field of geology and to following in the spirit of Calvert Armstrong.”

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This was a most memorable experience. I look forward to progressing further into the field of geology in the spirit of Calvert Armstrong.

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ALUMNI LAUNCH NEW HONG KONG FOUNDATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Eight committed members of the Manchester alumni and academic communities have joined together to create a foundation in support of the University; the Hong Kong Foundation for the University of Manchester (HKFUM).

Led by Dr Eric Li OBE, member of the University’s Global Leadership Board, the first board meeting signifying the creation of HKFUM was held in Hong Kong in December 2011 and was attended by the President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell. The Board comprises senior alumni with a keen interest in research opportunities, student welfare and the development of the

University’s international profile.

Through the commitment of Manchester alumni resident in Hong Kong and China, HKFUM has identified a number of key areas which will make a tangible difference to the lives of current and future students and researchers. HKFUM aims to make an impact in a global setting, from Study Abroad Scholarships to support for young researchers investigating issues of international significance such as global poverty and humanitarian conflict response.

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STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP COMMUNITY SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Your Manchester Fund Research Impact PhD Scholarships are intended to support the next generation of leading scholars and researchers as they embark on academic careers in their chosen field of research interest and expertise.

Dr Rob Ahearne was one of the first University of Manchester postgraduate students to be awarded the prestigious Research Impact Scholarship to fund his doctoral studies into the effects of international development activities on the lives of some of the poorest people in communities in the African nation of Tanzania.

Upon completing his thesis, Rob was offered a lectureship in Development Studies at the University of East London.

Rob is now able to use and share the knowledge and skills gained whilst completing his PhD at Manchester through teaching undergraduate courses in International Development, and the MSc NGO and Development Management course. Rob also contributes directly through his continued links with the Breakfast Club Tanzania, a non-profit organisation he helped set up, which has been operating for more than five years and works with three primary schools to assist with the provision of breakfasts to over 1,000 children on a daily basis in rural Tanzania.

We recently caught up with Rob to see how the scholarship, generously funded by Manchester alumni, had an impact on his PhD, his academic career and beyond.

How has your PhD Scholarship impacted on your career prospects since completing your PhD at Manchester?

How do you feel about the path your career has taken since completing your doctoral studies?

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The PhD Scholarship had a profoundly positive impact on my career prospects. I was appointed as a lecturer in international development a matter of a couple of months after I completed my PhD at Manchester.

If I had not received a full scholarship to complete my PhD at The University of Manchester I imagine that I would still be completing my doctoral work, as is the case with some colleagues who began their studies at the same time as me but did not receive a full scholarship. Without doubt, the alumni scholarship has dramatically increased the speed with which my academic career has progressed.

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Do you feel the skills gained from undertaking your PhD at Manchester are put to use in your work currently?

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I completed a Masters degree at The University of Manchester in 2005-6 which exposed me to a great many debates and key ideas within the international development field. However, I would not be anywhere near as well-versed in the range of subject areas that I now teach without the breadth of knowledge that I developed during my doctoral studies. During the three years of my PhD research, I attended seminars and conferences to increase my awareness of the work of colleagues in the field and to disseminate my own research outputs, and this has also greatly improved my ability to teach and perform my own research.

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I feel lucky and privileged to have an academic position given how competitive that these positions are and in light of the current economic climate. I am fully aware that a PhD from Manchester has facilitated this opportunity, both in terms of the skills and knowledge that I have developed and in terms of the prestige attached to such a qualification.

I also maintain an active role with Breakfast Club Tanzania, which has been operating for more than five years and now works with three primary schools to assist with the provision of breakfasts to over 1,000 children on a daily basis in rural Tanzania.

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If I had to offer one message to the alumni who continue to make scholarships of this nature possible, it would be that these are fundamentally important to the development of new research in a range of areas, and in supporting the work and careers of a new generation of scholars. Especially in light of the dramatic increase to fees, it is increasingly clear that anyone who comes to study for a PhD is totally committed to the subject that they undertake and will follow it through with a great amount of effort and passion to complete the best piece of work that they can.

Research is fundamental to improving various situations around the world and it is fantastic if those who have the means can support it to the fullest extent.

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ALUMNI REACH OUT TO STUDENTS IN NEED THROUGH BRIDGING HARDSHIP FUND In increasingly strained financial times, finance and Bridging Hardship Awards are made to students who hit genuinely unforeseen financial difficulties either through loss of personal funding remain at the forefront of our students’ income, that of a sponsor, or other genuinely unpredictable causes. minds. For many students who experience an Last year, Bridging Hardship Awards, ranging from £750 to £3,600, unpredictable, drastic change in their financial helped 36 students at risk of having to discontinue their courses, to remain in Manchester to achieve their degree qualification. circumstances during their studies, the Bridging Hardship Fund can mean the difference between a direct, continuing with their Manchester degree and Hardship awards have ns towards Bridging tio on track na ck Do ba m having to end their studies prematurely. and put the ct on these students positive impa of a Bridging Hardship A recent beneficiary s. ces suc c mi de aca to lp offered to them by preciation for the he award, shares their ap .

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DONOR COMMUNITY GIVING FOR IMPACT

UNIVERSITY MEDAL OF HONOUR ACKNOWLEDGES GENEROUS PHILANTHROPISTS Two of the University’s valued friends, who have made an exceptional contribution to the work of the University, have been awarded the University Medal of Honour.

Kay Hinckley (Cert Egyptology 1999), and Andrew Spinoza, (BA Hons Combined Studies 1982), received the award after being nominated for their support of and involvement with the University over a number of years.

Kay is a philanthropist whose role as the first patron of scientific Egyptology enabled the University to establish the KNH Centre for Biomedical Egyptology, opened in 2003 in the Faculty of Life Sciences. The Centre has achieved international renown for its unique interdisciplinary research and training programmes in biomedical and scientific aspects of Egyptology.

Journalist and marketing expert Andrew served as Chairman of The University of Manchester Alumni Association and Your Manchester Fund from 2005 - 2011, overseeing many grants to projects which benefit students on campus. He has also been actively involved in supporting and promoting the Opportunity Manchester Scholarship programme, which supports students from areas of Manchester where there is traditionally a low participation rate in higher education. the KNH Centre at Find out more about page 4 to hear chester.ac.uk and see www.knhcentre.man nity rtu po ing from the Op from students benefitt e. ip programm Manchester Scholarsh

Andrew Spinoza and Kay Hinckley received their University medals at a ceremony with senior University staff, including President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell.

WHY I GIVE TO MANCHESTER

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I was at a stage in life where I was able to contribute something and when you look at the things in your life that helped make you who you are university seemed to be a good place to start.

Alumnus Rory Brooks (BSc Hons Management Sciences 1975; Hon LittD 2003; Hon LittD 2010)

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Manchester was a happy time. I have great memories of the economics faculty, friends, the University and the city. My wife and I also met each other there. Today, Manchester has an exciting vision for the future and great research. In providing support for scholarships we felt we could make a real difference to a person’s life. We feel good about the impact our gift is having.

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Alumnus Simon Collins (BA Econ Hons 1982)

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WEAR YOUR GENEROSITY WITH PRIDE DURING DONOR PIN WEEK The annual landmark where universities across the UK team up to recognise and celebrate the impact that charitable gifts to universities have takes place this year from 30 April to 6 May. University supporters are invited to wear their pins with pride during Donor Pin week, to demonstrate the value of supporting the University and encourage their peers to join them in helping Manchester to build on its successes and support for students, activities and research.

Our supporters join graduates from universities across the UK, including Cambridge, Edinburgh, Bristol, Warwick and Sheffield, who are all showing their support for Higher Education philanthropy.

A LASTING LEGACY FOR MANCHESTER In increasingly challenging times, the University is greatly helped in its ability to continue to deliver a rewarding and valuable educational experience thanks to the generosity of those who have very graciously chosen to support Manchester through a bequest or gift in their will.

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Pledging a will gift to The University of Manchester is a spectacular statement that allows you to show your support for an aspect of the University which is especially important to you in your longer term philanthropic plans. Alumni often consider this if they are unable to support the University now but they know that, in the fullness of time, their gift will have a huge impact on the University, its students, researchers and activities.

great place to be. The niceness of the people and a vast range of cultural activities and entertainment was always available.

The University offered so much besides the quality of the education.

Mr Donald Bass, (BSc Tech Chemical Engineering 1957) has very kindly included the University in his will. He said: “I worked in Manchester for a while and then studied Chemical Engineering receiving my degree in 1957. Manchester was a

The University is very grateful to those who have pledged their support in this way, and we thank you deeply for your most generous commitment to creating opportunities for future students and researchers.

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“My time at Manchester provided perhaps the most happy and satisfying part of my life and with this in mind I have decided to leave something to help a future student and assist some useful research work as well.”

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FACULTY COMMUNITY CULTIVATING LEARNING AND DISCOVERY

HUMANITIES: CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE ARTS The School of Arts, Histories and Cultures hosted a ‘Celebration of the Creative Arts’ event at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama which included the unveiling of a newly commissioned piece of artwork, generously funded by the Oglesby Charitable Trust.

The stunning embroidered work, created by British artist Alice Kettle, hangs from ceiling height to floor level in the foyer of The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The work, entitled Red and Blue Movement in Three, is on permanent display and was designed specifically for the foyer space of the Martin Harris Building.

The Oglesby Charitable Trust has a long philanthropic association with the University, which includes support for an artistic installation at the John Rylands Library on Deansgate, the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC) and two PhD Fellowships at the University’s Wolfson Molecular Imaging Centre.

Trustee Michael Oglesby also gives his time generously to the University as a member of the Global Leadership Board, and as Chairman of the Steering Board for the MCRC. nts at the For information on eve oughout thr e ntr Ce Martin Harris the year please visit: uk/ www.manchester.ac. tre martinharriscen

Trustees Jean and Michael Oglesby and artist Alice Kettle unveiled the exquisite artwork in the University’s Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama.

LIFE SCIENCES: ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND ITS REAL WORLD IMPACT A Research Impact PhD Scholarship from Your Manchester Fund has enabled young biochemist, James Longbotham, to make his mark on the world of bio-molecular sciences and contribute to our understanding of some of the most common medical conditions.

James’ PhD project aims to investigate the role of enzymes important in oxygen-sensing and the formation of new blood vessels in the body. The project will provide a detailed mechanistic understanding of these enzymes and their role during the production of abnormal blood vessels, often caused by aggressive tumour development. It is hoped that this will help to identify new approaches to combat dangerous mutations caused by tumour cells, which has huge implications for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, and the effects of heart attack.

He continued: “Research is essential for scientific advances, but it requires a significant amount of money in order for these important developments to happen. Research into the characterisation of the biochemical mechanisms behind disease can lead to drug development and the promise of new therapies. This scholarship means that this kind of research can continue and potentially be beneficial for many people for years to come.”

James is thankful for the academic freedom the alumni-funded Scholarship provides. He said: “The scholarship covers my living costs and contributes to my bench fees making it possible to conduct my research. It also gives me an incentive to work hard and dedicate myself to my research and to my PhD.”

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Research into biochemical mechanisms behind disease can lead to drug development and the promise of new therapies.

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ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES: ENCOURAGING ENGINEERING TALENT Many generous Manchester alumni feel strongly about supporting current students at Manchester to lead them on their way to academic and professional success. One such alumnus, Keith Maddocks (BSc Science 1959), is supporting the next generation of engineers to follow in his footsteps.

Keith Maddocks fondly recalls his University days and his interest in Engineering which spurred him on to form his own company in the 1970s. Keith said: “As a child I had a strong interest in engineering and my degree improved my chance of getting a good job in that field. Understanding the theory as well as practice increased my confidence.”

Keith generously supports the Maddocks PhD Scholarship at the University, which aims to encourage talented undergraduates to continue their interest and investigations at doctoral level.

Keith said: “I have only good memories of the University and remember with gratitude the funding I received to complete an MSc after my BSc degree. I am now in a position to help other engineers on their way”.

PhD student Gareth Roberts, who currently holds the Maddocks Scholarship, is working towards developing the application of unmanned aerial vehicles for civilian use. These ‘flying robots’ are currently used in military activities, but Gareth’s work aims to develop their use as aerial surveillance in border and coastal patrols, and in emergencies such as woodland fires and floods.

The Scholarship really has been the difference for Gareth. He commented: “Without the Scholarship I wouldn’t be financially able to do a PhD. With Keith’s support I’m able to carry out the research that will perhaps one day lead to my own consultancy company. I’d like to say thank you to Keith as without his support I wouldn’t be here”.

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Keith employs a skilled workforce, and relies heavily on the availability of highly skilled and innovative engineers. “I need engineers for my company and they are not easy to find.

We should all do what we can to help and encourage young British engineers”.

I have only good memories of the University and remember with gratitude the funding I received to complete an MSc after my BSc degree.

MEDICAL AND HUMAN SCIENCES: LEGACY GIFT BOOSTS PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH The University of Manchester is deeply grateful to the many alumni and friends whose long-term philanthropic vision has an enduring effect on the groundbreaking work of its research teams. Alumnus Francis Henstock, (LLB Hons 1954), provided a gift to in his will to further the University’s work in connection with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.

Mr Henstock’s gift has contributed significantly to two innovative research projects which aim to improve our understanding of two different aspects of the condition: the underlying neurophysiological processes of swallowing disorders, which are extremely common in people with Parkinson’s disease, and investigating certain cognitive processes in the brains of Parkinson’s sufferers.

As Parkinson's develops, many people find that everyday activities like swallowing become more difficult due to changes in how throat muscles work. Difficulties in swallowing can lead to serious complications, from problems with breathing to not getting enough nutrition and developing pneumonia.

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Little research has taken place into why swallowing is affected in Parkinson's but it is known that certain drugs which are used to treat the symptoms of the condition don't appear to help. The investigation will examine how areas of the brain that control swallowing are affected by Parkinson's drugs.

It is hoped that this research will help to better understand the processes that disrupt swallowing in Parkinson’s patients and provide a tool to explore new and exciting therapies, giving some hope to Parkinson’s disease sufferers.

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MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL COMMUNITY ORIGINAL THINKING APPLIED

ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM LIVES Since its establishment in 1965 the first business school in the UK, Manchester Business School (MBS) has sought to identify and nurture talent and potential for the benefit of the individual and wider society. Nowhere is this more evident than in the promotion of scholarships and bursaries across all degree programmes.

Two talented undergraduate students, Glenn Russell and Ben Whitehouse, joined the MBS management programme this academic year. Both the first from their families to go on to higher education, Glenn and Ben were only able to accept an offer from Manchester thanks to an Edward DeNunzio Scholarship, funded by a generous donation from Chair of the MBS Advisory Board, Tony DeNunzio, and his family.

Tony established the Scholarships, named after his late son, to encourage talented students, who might otherwise be unable to meet the cost of their studies, to consider a Manchester Business School education.

Glenn, who comes from Kent and plans to get involved with volunteering as a student, says: “The Scholarship will make a huge difference to my time here. It will give me financial stability, as well as allowing the time and funds to get involved in the various other opportunities which are offered at a world-leading university such as Manchester.”

Ben, from Wolverhampton, is studying International Management, a four-year programme with the third year spent overseas at one of Manchester’s partner institutions. Ben says: “I am considering studying at a university in Australia for the third year. This is an opportunity that I would not have been able to take had I not received the Edward DeNunzio Scholarship.”

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Manchester, although in many ways a thriving and prosperous city, has some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the country where progression on to higher education is at a national low. MBS continues to work with its supporters to offer financial assistance to talented students from the local area, to make sure those with the drive and ambition to succeed are not deterred from applying to MBS by the daunting prospect of increased debt from student loans.

Alumni and local businesses have been quick to lend their support, including Manchester-based IT business ID Support Services, which has made an additional Scholarship available for a local student beginning a course at MBS.

MY IMPACT: WHAT GIVING MEANS TO ME Management Science graduate, Claire Giles, completed her degree at Manchester in 1996 and went on to enjoy a successful career in merchandising before setting up her own Manchester-based wholesale greeting cards business, Claire Giles Design, in 2005.

Claire recently reconnected with Manchester Business School, through attending monthly North West Breakfast Meetings, where alumni and current students get together over breakfast to network and learn from each other’s experiences. Claire is also a member of MBS’ Women Leading in Business group, which meets over a networking lunch and invites leading businesswomen to offer advice and anecdotes from their business careers.

Through increased engagement with the School, Claire decided to join fellow MBS graduates in supporting the MBS Annual Fund,

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which provides funding for a range of student scholarships, student support resources and research at MBS. Claire said: “I’ve chosen to support the MBS Annual Fund because I want to help current students at the School and it’s great that you can specify which funding area your donation benefits. When I studied at UMIST my degree was free. I wanted to give something back to help MBS students now that they have to pay fees.” nd t the MBS Annual Fu To find out more abou d un go.mbs.ac.uk/annualf

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ALUMNI PROVIDE A BOOST FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY Rising fees and increased financial pressures on undergraduate students have, understandably, attracted much media attention over the last 18 months, but the funding of postgraduate students also remains a priority for Manchester.

Many postgraduate students receive no financial support either in the form of grants or loans and for many excellent candidates this presents an insurmountable barrier to the pursuit of a postgraduate education. Without the provision of scholarships and bursaries, many of our excellent students would simply not benefit from the opportunities Manchester can offer.

TALENT AND OPPORTUNITY MBA SCHOLARSHIP In September 2011 Aidan Johnston joined the full-time MBA programme as the Talent and Opportunity Scholar, funded by a generous gift from a prominent MBS alumnus. Aidan, from County Down, Northern Ireland, studied law and politics at Queen’s University, Belfast, and spent five years working as a corporate solicitor.

In addition to his rapid professional progress in law, Aidan has also been active in cultural and sporting pursuits. Before coming to Manchester he was a non-executive director of a touring theatre company which performs in deprived parts of Belfast. He is also a founding member of the Belfast Solicitors’ Gaelic Athletic Association.

Aidan applied for the MBA programme to effect a career change.

“Without this financial assistance it would not be feasible for me to have undertaken this huge leap in my career. I firmly believe that this MBA will provide me with an unrivalled opportunity, a stepping stone to the next stage in my career and life,” he said. “I am learning so much on the MBA programme and I really appreciate the chance to develop new skills and get to grips with subjects like strategy, marketing and corporate finance.”

“Thanks to the Scholarship I will be able to take advantage of the international exchange programme and have applied for a place at China Europe International Business School in Shanghai. I would never have been able to even contemplate doing this without the Scholarship.”

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The mix of nationalities and cultures on the programme has been a real eye opener for Aidan. He has enjoyed interacting with classmates from 30 different countries and is learning how best to collaborate with them in project teams. Aidan has set up a group within the Class of 2013 to enable fellow students to get to understand each other’s cultures and backgrounds. Members of the group have the opportunity to deliver a presentation on their country and their culture which helps them to understand each other better and also helps to improve their presentation skills. In the longer run this increased understanding will be a great benefit for members embarking on a career in international business.

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