Horizons www.cardiffmet.ac.uk
The newsletter for Cardiff Met supporters Issue 03 - 2012
Contents:
University strategic update
Supporting Excellence
Sport Appeal Update
2011 student callers (from top, left to right: Adam, Martin, Tom, Keith, Riyadh, Jack, Naomi, Jessica, Maria, Tiffany, Hayley, Hannah, Grace, Amy, Melanie and Yasmin)
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£20,000 pledged during the 2011 Telephone Campaign! The 2011 Telephone Campaign has been another huge success. During October and November, current students spoke to over 1,200 alumni and nearly £20,000 was pledged in support of the Annual Fund, which will help support current and future students in their studies. For the student callers, it was a great opportunity to speak to alumni who had studied the same course. Many received invaluable career advice and tips on how to make the most of the Cardiff Met experience…
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Welcome
Welcome… Happy New Year from all of us in the Development and Alumni Relations Office! If you are receiving Horizons for the first time, welcome to our growing community of alumni, staff and friends who share our passion for education and what it can achieve.
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our activities. If you would prefer to receive this Newsletter by email, do let us know.
2011 was a momentous year for our university despite the difficult economic climate. We have continued as the top ‘new’ university in Wales in the Times University Guide, retained our position as the top university in the UK for international student satisfaction and climbed 50 places to be recognised as the 20th most environmentally friendly university in the UK in the Green League 2011.
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If you would like to get in touch with us you can email developmentoffice@cardiffmet.ac.uk or call on 029 2020 1590. Alternatively, write to us at: Development and Alumni Relations Office, Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6BN
You may also be aware that the University has recently responded to the proposal by the Higher Education Funding Council recommending merger with the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport. The Board of Governors agrees with the National Assembly’s recorded preference for voluntary collaboration (as opposed to merger).
For more information about fundraising at Cardiff Met, please see our website www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/supportus
Credits Design by Jaime Fitzgerald Cardiff Metropolitan University Creative Services
One of the major developments has of course been our change of name. As of 1st November 2011, we officially became Cardiff Metropolitan University. I know that many of you have seen several name changes over the past 60 years and we have grown stronger as a result. We are confident that our new identity will continue to build on the good work of UWIC and our founding institutions.
Your support is now making a real difference, with new scholarships being created and world-class research continuing to change lives. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of others to enable developments like this to take place. Remember that every penny of your donation goes directly to your chosen ‘cause’ and not on administration costs! Thank you for helping us to help others.
Andrew Walker (HCIMA 1984) Director of Development awalker@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Want to help us raise money and make a difference?
Why not challenge yourself by taking part in a sponsored event? We are registered with Justgiving.com so you can create your own fundraising page for your friends and family to sponsor you. Over the past couple of years, we have raised more than £1,200 from staff running the Cardiff Half Marathon. Could this be the challenge for you? If so, we’ll even give you a t-shirt for the big day! The race will be held on 14th October 2012. The 2011 race was sold out with 15,000 runners taking part, so register early to avoid disappointment! Contact us for more information at developmentoffice@cardiffmet.ac.uk or 029 2020 1590
2011 Telephone Campaign
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2011 Telephone Campaign …Continued from front page “I don’t know if you know much about Cardiff Met’s research… Well Professor Rose Cooper is currently studying the use of manuka honey as a way to combat MRSA.” During our 2011 Telethon I found myself saying this often. Many people, unless they had picked up one of the previous alumni magazines or newsletters, had no idea that the place they had studied at was doing such ground-breaking research. To be honest, until I joined the campaign, neither did I. This is one of the reasons why the telephone campaign is so important. Current students speaking to alumni raises money for a variety of brilliant causes including world-class research, scholarships, library resources and community projects. But it also tells our alumni that they have a university to be proud of. Message from Jessica Rouse 3rd Year BA (Hons) English and Drama Student
I was delighted to be a part of something with so many positive ramifications. I had the chance to talk to some genuinely lovely people. To all of UWIC’s alumni (whom I shall soon be joining!) I would say, when you get called next year, seize the chance to talk to enthusiastic students, your advice as graduates is invaluable to the people you are talking to and any donation you can give is not only valued and generous but 100% of it is funding the future!
The campaign in numbers Donors by School 42%
58%
34% School of Health Sciences
1,223 Alumni Called
39%
61%
30% School of Education
19% School of Management
Donors by year of Graduation
11% School of Art and Design
6% School of Sport
Donors by Region
68% 2000s 14% 1990s
145 New Donors
3% 1980s 9% 1970s
76% Wales
5% 1960s 1% 1950s
24% England
The Telethon is not just about raising money. You have also made generous offers of non-financial support for our students, including work placements, careers advice and guest lectures. This support is invaluable and we are so grateful. If you think you would be able to offer a work placement to a talented student, please get in touch with us at developmentoffice@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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Supporting Students
Supporting Students Sports Photography and Journalism Scholarships provided with your support Your donations have enabled us to create two new bursaries for Sports Journalism and Sports Photography. Danny Donovan, 3rd year BA (Hons) English and Popular Culture student was awarded £1,500 to be a Sports Journalist in his free time within the Student Union’s Media Department and he said: "I'm so grateful for this bursary that has enabled me to work as a journalist for the Students Union. Now more than ever as an undergraduate it is important to stand out from the crowd, and this opportunity has allowed me to build an extensive portfolio of professional, quality articles that I can show as I aim towards a postgraduate journalism training course to enter a career in the media. I will always appreciate the chance I have been given, provided directly by alumni. I will definitely return the favour when I am in the position to." In addition, Tin Lee, MSc Hospitality Management student was awarded £1,500 to be the Sports Photographer within the same department. He said of winning the bursary: “I'm so delighted to be the Sports Photographer for the University. This great opportunity has enabled me to develop a professional photography portfolio which will certainly increase my employability. It has also developed my creativity skills as well.”
Danny Donovan (left) and Tin Lee (right)
Ceramics Scholarships With the cost of undergraduate studies rising, many students cannot continue their education to postgraduate level. Being able to provide scholarships for postgraduate study really makes a difference. This academic year, we were lucky enough to be able to offer two MA Ceramics Scholarships supported generously by the Fenton Arts Trust. Sharon Richards, one of the lucky recipients who graduated in 2011 from Cardiff Met with a first class BA (Hons) in Ceramics, said:
If you think your Company or Organisation would like to support a talented student with a scholarship or student prize, please contact Andrew Walker, Director of Development for a discussion on 029 2020 1590 or awalker@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Gift Aid
“This scholarship has really helped me put my mindat rest this year. It leaves me free to develop my skills as a ceramicist without having too much financial pressure. I am really grateful to the Fenton Arts Trust for their support.”
Cultivated Orb (2011)
Remember that if you are a UK taxpayer, the University can claim Gift Aid on your donation. This government scheme will make your donation worth 25% more to us and at no extra cost to you! All you need to do is fill in the Gift Aid section of the donation form or tell us verbally that you want us to claim Gift Aid. To find out more see our website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/giftaid
Fundraising News Round-up
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Fundraising News Round-up Libraries update Thanks to your donations, the Learning Centre (Library) at the Llandaff Campus will benefit from a refurbishment of the central Help Desk. Following the Centre’s extension, which was opened last year, this will provide students, staff and visitors with an identifiable help desk, welcome and information point that is fit for purpose. Work on this will start very soon for it to be ready in time for the 2012-13 academic year.
Annual Fund supports new equipment Through your generosity, the Annual Fund has made several awards in the past year. One of these awards has supported the School of Sport’s SCRAM degree (Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage) where they were able to purchase some much needed new teaching aids including a skeleton and several specialist resources. Mike Wadsworth, an alumnus and Senior Lecturer on the course said about the new resources: “they have really benefited the students because it enables them to work in smaller groups, each with their own reference materials.”
Wales Sports Centre for the Disabled (the ‘Cynoced Gym’)
Sport Appeal Update Last year, as we celebrated 60 years of the School of Sport, rugby legend Gareth Edwards and Olympian Lynn Davies appealed for your support for a world-class sports centre at the Cyncoed Campus. Some of these plans are now coming to fruition and we are so grateful for the donations we have received to date. A major refurbishment of the Wales Sports Centre for the Disabled (known to most as the ‘Cyncoed Gym’) has been agreed. This will increase the floor space and overall capacity while retaining and enhancing the number of stations that are available for our disabled and able body users. We hope this will be completed for the 2012-13 academic year so watch this space to find out about its progress! The gym is open to the public so if you would like to find out about membership, please contact alumni@cardiffmet.ac.uk for more details.
Research Fund
Matched Funding News
The Research Fund, which is supported by your donations will be awarding up to £50,000 next month. Watch this space in the next issue of Horizons to find out which projects have benefited.
You will be pleased to hear that your support has levered over £320,000 in matched funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW). We are delighted that the scheme has been so beneficial. The UK-wide aim by the Government was to promote philanthropic giving to Higher Education and it has certainly paid off for us, with over 260 new donors since the scheme began in 2008.
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Thank You!
Thank You! Cardiff Metropolitan University would like to publicly thank all alumni, friends, staff and organisations for their generosity over the past 12 months. Through your support, we can remain a truly progressive university.*indicates Cardiff Met staff.
Individuals Peter Adamczyk-Haswell
Susan E Edwards
Elizabeth Hurrell
Nadeem Moghul
Michael Spinks
Karina Allaway
Susan Marie Edwards
Gary James
Richard Moremon*
James Stead
Timothy Andradi
Colin Elliot
John Jenkins
Linda J Morgan
Jennifer Stedman
Amal Arteh
Maria Etifit
Christopher Jennings*
Thomas E Morgan MBE DL
Phil Steele
Susan M Ball
John Evans
Sheila Johnson
David Nash
Barrie Stephens
Robin Baskerville
Sheona Evans*
Anthony Jones
John Nash
Janet Stroud
Maggie Bellairs
Siobhan Evans
Caroline Jones
Sally Newham
Eileen Taylor
Katy Bellerby
Alison Flack
Clare Jones
Victor Nohar
Steven Thaw
Carl R Beynon*
Kathryn Francis
Dylan Jones
Susan O'Brien
Eirian Thomas
Caroline Bovey
Gillian Goddard
Helen Jones
Sue Owen
Jonathan Thomas
Ernest J Brent
Claire Grainger*
Lynsey Jones
Caroline Page
Stanley Thomas MBE O.St.J
Lord Brooks of Tremorfa DL
Matthew Green
Mathew Jones
Dean Pask
Sian Tinnuche
David Bryant
Louise Griffin*
Nathan Jones
Dennis Perrott
Richard Tong*
Matthew Bunn
Gwyn Griffiths
Neil Jones
Eira M Pitcher
Mark Tucker
Margaret Cameron
Peter Griffiths
Susan Jose
Jason T Pizzey
Janet Vokes
Patricia Chadwick
Alison Grosvenor
Theresa Kadach
Glyn Pole
Andrew Walker*
Antony J Chapman*
Katherine Gullett
Deborah Kidd
Kevin Powell
Frances Walker
Sheila Clark
Andrew Hardwick
Janice Lawrence
Martin J Powell
Patricia Warner
Dave Cobner*
Barbara Hardwick
Andrew Lee
John C Price
Leanne Webber
Patricia Cole
Jacqui Hare*
Gillian Lewis
David Pritchard
Deborah Weids
Tracey Couch
Gordon Harrhy
Joanne Lewis
Melany Rees
Sharon Whyte
Eleri Cubbage
Susan Harrod
Catrin L Llewellyn
Tristan Reeves
Christine Wilks
Helen Davies
Neil Haycock
Carole Lloyd
Michael Richardson
Adrian Williams
Louise Davies
Christine Hayes
Vernon Luxmikanthan
Alan Roberts
Bethan Williams
Lynn Davies CBE
Helen Higgs
Margaret L Lynn
Judith Roberts
Carol Williams
Richard J Davies
Anthony Hile
Claire Maddern
Scott Robertson
John Willis
Robert Davies
Philip Hitchings
Avril Mann
Rosemary Rowland
Geraldine Wragg
Jacqueline Dignan
Isabel Hitchman
David Mansel
Mary Rumbold
Nicola Wright
Anne Doyle
Naomi Hobbs
John Marsden
Mark Sainsbury
12 Anonymous Donors
Kevin Duncan
Joanna Hogg
Louise Mayell
Brian Shankland
Shan Eastcott
Janet Hunt
David Maylor
Michael Sheppard
Gareth Edwards CBE
Barbara Hunter
Malcolm Miles
Stephanie Songhurst
Organisations Abbott Nutrition
Fenton Arts Trust
Radisson Blu Hotel
BMG LABTECH
Hugh James Solicitors
SA Brains & Co Ltd
Boulders
Lock Inspection Systems Ltd
Sir Halley Stewart Trust
Bruce Wake Charitable Trust
London School of Commerce
Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust
Bucks County Beekeepers' Association
Lord Forte Foundation
Sodexo Defence
Campus Clothing
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Spire Healthcare
Coastal Housing Group
The Parc Hotel Cardiff
Tracesmart
Domino’s Cardiff
Park Plaza Hotel Cardiff
The Waterloo Foundation
eLINIA
Princes Gate
Willmott Dixon Construction Ltd
Fairwood Trust
Rayne Foundation
Yakult UK Ltd
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FOUNDAT
The gift of education can be life changing. With your help we can change lives together. After providing for your family and friends, please think about leaving a gift in your will to support scholarships at Cardiff Metropolitan University. You will be supporting a tradition of opportunity, achievement and innovation.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of leaving a gift in your will to Cardiff Met, please contact: Sheona Evans, Development Manager tel: 029 2020 1590 email: sjevans@cardiffmet.ac.uk www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/supportus
Events at UWIC Alumni Events:
DESIGNING FOR THE FLINTSTONES: HOW THE PRODUCTS OF THE FUTURE MIGHT BE BETTER DESIGNED
What:
Alumni Networking Event
When:
Thursday 3rd May 2012
Where: Cardiff School of Management, Llandaff Campus, Cardiff What:
Human Movement Studies Class of 1984-87 Reunion
When:
Saturday 28th April 2012
What:
History & Theory of Art & Design (HTAD) Class of 1994-97 Reunion
When:
Saturday 26th May 2012
What:
Cyncoed Class of 1969-72 Ruby Reunion
When:
Saturday 21st July 2012
Where: Student Union, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff
Public Lectures:
What:
First Residential Year of Cyncoed (1962) Reunion
What:
When:
Saturday 3rd November 2012
‘Designing for the Flintstones: How the products of the future might be better designed.’ Lecture by Professor Steve Gill (Cardiff School of Art and Design) When: Wednesday 14th March 2012, 5.45pm for a 6pm start Where: Cardiff School of Management, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff
Where: Student Union, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff
To book your place, please contact the events team on 029 2041 6053 or email: pandilectures@cardiffmet.ac.uk. Places are free of charge on a first come, first served basis.
To book your place at any of the above events or for more information, please contact Claire Grainger, Alumni Officer on 029 2020 1590 or alumni@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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