Autumn E-Zine 2017
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Welcome to the WLV Alumni Association
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News round-up
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Congratulations to our Class of 2017
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Share your knowledge and experiences
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Faculty of Arts: News
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Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing: News
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Faculty of Science and Engineering: News/ Faculty of Social Sciences: News
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Upcoming events
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Support us 03
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Welcome to the WLV Alumni Association Becoming a graduate of the University of Wolverhampton doesn’t mean losing contact with your friends or the University; it’s the beginning of a relationship that lasts a lifetime.
As a graduate, you automatically become a member of the WLV Alumni Association – a global network of over 100,000 alumni in more than 130 countries around the world. During your time with us, you will have gained valuable knowledge and shared many unforgettable experiences and it is these that form the basis of the relationship between the University and our alumni community.
Our graduates play an essential role in the continued success of the University and a source of encouragement for students, both now and in the future. We thank you for your hard work and dedication, and for helping to build a university we can all be proud of. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Alumni and Development Team
As part of the WLV Alumni Association, you remain a valued member of the University and we hope to remain a lifelong source of support to help you achieve your personal and professional aspirations, whatever they may be.
Image (left) WLV Alumni team
News
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News round-up Image 01 Transnational Business Graduates 2017
Image 04 Alumnus Director Andrew Rutter on set
Image 02 Honorary Graduate Al Murray
Image 05 Alumna Emma Roberts receiving her award
It’s been all about graduation here at the WLV Alumni Association – as we celebrated graduation ceremonies around the world, welcoming our newest graduates and honouring inspiring individuals.
Image 03 2017 Graduation Party at WV1 Terrace
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3,000 students, 17 ceremonies, 1 inspirational week Our most recent batch of new graduates and their families celebrated their academic achievements at graduation between 15 and 22 September 2017. A total of 17 ceremonies took place at Wolverhampton’s Grand Theatre, and both campus and the city were buzzing as dignitaries, academics,
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WLV Alumni Association: one BIG family It’s been our best-ever year for reaching our newest alumni to welcome them to the Alumni Association family. We’ve now got over 100,000 members worldwide from over 130
countries. What’s more, this September over two-thirds of new graduates registered with us, taking away their free welcome gifts. If you still haven’t updated your details with us, do it now!
Graduation for students in India The University has had a successful partnership with Podar International College in India since 2013 – offering students
the opportunity to receive a BA (Hons) Business Management. With their graduation on 6 September 2017, the new graduates joined the University of Wolverhampton’s Class of 2017’s celebrations worldwide!
Inspirational figures honoured During this year’s graduation ceremonies, honorary degrees were given to 11 inspirational figures that have made a significant contribution to their field. They included successful comedian Al Murray; Paralympic gold medallist, Lord Holmes of Richmond; Chief Fire Officer of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, Rebecca Bryant; and prominent local businessman Henry Carver.
Grad Party tickets snapped up
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This year’s Alumni Graduation Party out-sold all previous years, with graduates keen to celebrate their achievements in style. The Class of 2017 got dressed up to the max on Saturday 23 September at WV1 Terrace at the Molineux Stadium, enjoying the magic act, DJ and incredible live music from the Miss Fortunes. Check out the photos from the night.
Alumni success stories
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Did you read about alumna Emma Rodgers in the latest edition of Life magazine? If not, catch it online now! The talented artist has been gaining great recognition for her work – notably her Cilla statue in Liverpool, and most recently winning the David M Robinson Jewellery, Arts & Culture Award at
the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2017. Congratulations Emma! You can also read director Andrew Rutter’s searingly honest interview about working in the film business. The University of Wolverhampton graduate recently won Leicester’s 2017 The Short Cinema Best in Festival for his film, KonTiki for the band Ultrasound. He also directed a short film about another WLV alumnus, artist Dean Melbourne, which you can watch on vimeo.
Newly graduated? Continuing Careers support! Did you know that Careers & Enterprise at the University offer support and guidance – even once you’ve graduated - for three years? From graduate jobs and placements, to starting up your own business, their specialist teams have a wide range of expert advice to get you going. Visit them today to get your plans rolling!
SPEED ahead with your start-up Want support to start your own business? The SPEED business start-up project led by the University’s Enterprise department offers packages of support including specialist workshops, match-funded grants and 1-2-1 business consultancy. Make your ambition a reality – apply now!
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students, their families and friends processed from City Campus to the Grand.
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Congratulations to our Class of 2017
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SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES Become a mentor today!
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Faculty of Arts: News MA Degree Show This year’s event at Wolverhampton Art Gallery from 14-22 October showcased the work of over 45 graduating Master’s students in disciplines ranging from ceramics and glass to photography and sculpture. Take a peek at their work online.
100 Masters – Only one Dean Melbourne!
Toni Louise celebrates success New BA (Hons) Fashion and Textile graduate, Toni Louise Magee has been celebrating her recent graduation, as well as business success. Already designing and making purses and clutch-bags which she sells worldwide on Etsy, she’s planning on expanding her business with support from the University’s SPEED programme.
Creative Black Country’s new campaign, 100 Masters, identifies and celebrates contemporary skilled people from the region. Among those to make the list is WLV alumnus, artist Dean Melbourne. You can now watch a short film about Dean made by another successful graduate and director, Andrew Rutter.
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Image 01 Tim Boswell MA Art Show Image 02 Toni Louise Magee
Image 03 Helen Ricketts MA Art Show
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Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing: News 100 Masters – Only one Moses Murandu!
Nursing Times Award shortlist
Creative Black Country’s new campaign, 100 Masters, identifies and celebrates contemporary skilled peopl e from the region. The list includes authors, engineers, athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, brewers and poets – and among those chosen is the University’s Dr Moses Murandu, senior lecturer in Adult Nursing – who is recognised for his pioneering medical work into the healing powers of sugar.
Pioneering staff member, Clare Dickens, Mental Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator, is in the running to be named Nurse of the Year at the prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2017 after introducing a unique programme to help students deal with suicide and selfharm. ‘Three Minutes to Save a Life’ trains staff members to recognise early warning signs in at-risk students and explains how they can escalate concerns proportionately and compassionately. The award winners will be announced in November.
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Judo gold for podiumtopping student
Kristian Thomas – going from strength to strength
University student, Acelya Toprak, secured gold at the 2017 Belgrade European Open judo competition in Serbia in September. What’s more, she had scooped a silver medal at the 2017 Junior European Championships in Maribor, Slovenia just a week earlier. Sports scholar and judoka Acelya, was named Sportswoman of the Year at the University’s Sports Awards and trains at the British Judo Centre of Excellence at the Walsall Campus.
Olympic medal-winning gymnast Kristian Thomas has celebrated a successful first year as a BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning student at the University. The 28-year-old has had a busy year – adjusting to life as a new student, and a newly married man. Hear more about Kristian’s first year.
Places available January 2018, please contact us for further information or apply directly through UCAS. Email: health-enquries@wlv. ac.uk or tel: 01902 518803. Please note you would still be entitled to student finance.
Image 01 Dr Moses Murandu pictured in the practical nursing unit. Image 02 Kristian Thomas pictured outside our Walsall campus
Interested in becoming a qualified nurse?
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Faculty of Science and Engineering: News Plastic fantastic Dr Iza Radecka and Marek Kowalczuk from the University are exploring innovative ways to turn plastic waste into material that can be used in agriculture, medicine and general household items. They are looking at possible uses, including an environmentally-friendly form of mulch for farming, as ‘scaffolding’ on which to grow human cells and for items such as pens or bags. Discover more about their research.
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Rachel Toor: apprentice, student, graduate, manager!
Run for the Hills! With Morgan
Graduating this September in Construction Management, Rachel Toor has been celebrating gaining her first class honours degree, as well as a position as trainee site manager for Shaylor Group. What’s more, she received two prizes at graduation: The Wates Living Prize and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Certificate of Excellence for BSc (Hons) Construction Management. Read more about Rachel’s achievements and see what she has to say about her time at Wolverhampton.
The University sponsored the Morgan Motor Company’s big showground event at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern over the August Bank Holiday weekend. University of Wolverhampton Racing Team (UWR) showed off its Formula Renault racing car as well as the University liveried Morgan Plus 4 Babydoll and Morgan ARV6 cars – both of which are competing in the AR Morgan Challenge Series.
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Image 01 Rachel Toor pictured outside the Civic Halls redevelopment.
Faculty of Social Sciences: News
Image 02 University of Wolverhampton Racing formula 3 car.
Graduate appointed as Chief Magistrate University of Wolverhampton Law School alumnus, Tanweer Ikram, has been appointed by the Queen as Deputy Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate). As Chief Magistrate, Tanweer will have leadership responsibility for the 300 judges across England and Wales. Read more about Tanweer’s journey.
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Image 03 Honorary Graduate and Deputy Senior District Judge Tanweer Ikram.
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Upcoming events Undergraduate Open Day Saturday 18 November 2017
All three campuses will be open, for guidance and advice on courses, finance, accommodation and much more. For further details, contact our enquiries team on tel: 0800-953-3222 or email: enquiries@wlv. ac.uk
Oxide Ghosts: The Brass Eye Tapes Tuesday 21 November 2017, 9pm
A film screening followed by Q&A. Written & Directed by alumnus Michael Cumming. Book your tickets here.
Postgraduate Open Evening Thursday 23 November 2017
The Open Evening will take place in our Lord Swraj Paul Building, Molineux Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SG. For further details, contact our enquiries team on tel: 0800 953 3222
Victoria University College (Myanmar) Graduation Ceremony Friday 24 November 2017
Huge congratulations to all graduates! Welcome to the WLV Family!
School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE, Hong Kong) Graduation Ceremony Wednesday 29 November 2017
Huge congratulations to all graduates! Welcome to the WLV Family!
Hong Kong Alumni Association Annual Dinner Wednesday 29 November 2017
A dinner hosted by our Hong Kong Alumni Association celebrating our wonderful international alumni.
Staff Alumni Christmas Celebration Tuesday 14 December 2017
The WLV Alumni Association is delighted to invite staff alumni to a Christmas celebration, hosted by Prof Geoff Layer, Vice-Chancellor, in the Chancellor’s Hall. Please join us to enjoy festive music, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and cakes, including mince pies!
MBA Business Alumni Reunion February 2018
Reunion event for all MBA graduates. More details to follow.
Alumni Homecoming Reunion British College of Applied Studies (BCAS, Sri Lanka) Graduation Ceremony Saturday 25 November 2017
Huge congratulations to all graduates! Welcome to the WLV Family!
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday 28 November 2017 #givingtuesday is the day to do good stuff for charity, straight after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Find out more and donate here.
Saturday 23 June 2018
The WLV Alumni Association will be hosting a homecoming evening under the stars, open to all graduates of the University. To register your interest, please email us.
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Support us Giving Tuesday
Tuesday 28 November 2017 Giving Tuesday is – in its own no-nonsense terms - the day to do good stuff for charity. However you choose to show your support, you’ll become part of one of the biggest charityraising days in the UK. As a WLV alumnus, we’re hoping that you’ll consider doing your bit to support our researchers’ life-changing work happening right now at our City Campus to support the battle against pancreatic cancer. Donate now! Learn about last years’s campaign here.
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