Hollywood award for Northumbria lecturer

old managed an employee opinion survey covering 20,000 staff, and completed an intensive training programme to recruit shop managers for London. She is now a trainee Product Manager.

Kevin Haynes, Head of Learning and Development at Greggs, added: “We have four brilliant young people

“We were delighted to host a live screening of such a prestigious event in the environmental law calendar, especially as it was the 25th anniversary of the Garner Lecture. As a professional Law School, we train the lawyers of the future and opportunities like this are always highly illuminating and stimulating events.” working for us who are a credit to themselves and Northumbria University.”

Lord Carnwath is an eminent legal figure having been a Lord Justice of Appeal since September 2001 and a Judge of the High Court, Chancery Division, from 1994. He was Chairman of the Law Commission for England and Wales from February 1999 until July 2002.

The BLaCM course is designed to help students’ gain a competitive advantage in the jobs market and develop their confidence as independent and self-directed learners.

Multi award-winning blues musician and Senior Lecturer in Interactive Media Design, Trevor Sewell, has been awarded his second Hollywood Music in Media Award (HMMA).

Trevor was presented with the prestigious award for Best Blues Artist in front of a packed celebrity audience at the Fonda Theatre, Hollywood in November. His song, ‘The Train’ beat nominations from internationally-renowned artists, including Andy Fraser of legendary rock band, Free, to claim first prize.

Trevor said: “I was really pleased to win the HMMA award again and it was fantastic to be at the Fonda Theatre in person and walk the red carpet.

“It’s been an amazing experience and an honour to take British Blues to the USA. I’m also grateful to all the LA radio stations that have been playing my music since winning the award.”

Trevor, a musician, composer and engineer, teaches sound design on

Northumbria welcomes US Ambassador

North U mbri A’s student design talent was placed under an international spotlight recently when the Ambassador of the United States of America visited the City Campus. During his first visit to the North East, Ambassador Matthew W. Barzun learned about the innovative collaborations between Northumbria’s designers and regional businesses, and met with students from the University’s new American Studies programme. Ambassador Barzun, who is an internet pioneer, also delivered a presentation to staff and students.