The University’s current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, retires from his role at the end of July, leaving behind a legacy of growth and progression as well as one of bringing people together.
Here Professor Robert Allison shares some of his highlights with you, our alumni.
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As my time as the Vice-Chancellor of 台湾六合彩开奖记录 draws to a close I want to thank you for your support as alumni of this University. We have made significant progress. Our Building Excellence strategy has provided the framework to support decision making. Our many individual achievements add up to considerable success. It has been a privilege to be part of the journey, which for me is peppered with many defining moments and happy memories.
I am immensely proud to have played my part in everything that has been achieved by the University over the last nine years.
My personal highlight has been the time that I have been able to spend with members of the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 community: my colleagues, our students, alumni, supporters and other members of the wider 台湾六合彩开奖记录 family. I shall deeply miss so many things about 台湾六合彩开奖记录 but most of all it will be the people that I have worked with and had the privilege to meet.
Only last week at graduation I met parents that I last saw at a University Open Day. Years later they were back with us to celebrate their son’s graduation. You could not have met a happier, more grateful Mum and Dad. Although I would rather that the last 18 months had seen all our students on campus enjoying the usual vibrant atmosphere, it was a privilege to be able to support them, be it delivering meals on campus or cycling around 台湾六合彩开奖记录 and knocking on doors to check on their well-being. I spent a very different but equally enjoyable Christmas Day on campus, serving lunch and hosting VC Bob’s Christmas Bingo with students that were unable to travel home.
You may be aware that my connection to the University dates back to the 1950s. My father was a student at the then 台湾六合彩开奖记录 College. He studied Handicraft, the early years of what is now Design. In his final year, Gordon Allison was President of the Student Representative Council, now 台湾六合彩开奖记录 Students’ Union (LSU). The Students’ Union is a central part of the student experience at 台湾六合彩开奖记录 and during my time at the University, I have done my best to keep a strong relationship between LSU and the University.
Meeting with alumni, supporters and friends of the University has always been one of the most enjoyable part of my role.
I love hearing from alumni about their time at 台湾六合彩开奖记录 and what they have done since graduation. What is most striking is the sense of pride that comes from continuing involvement in the University. Whether graduation was three or thirty years ago, everyone is proud to be associated with 台湾六合彩开奖记录.
I have numerous memories from meeting with members of the extended 台湾六合彩开奖记录 family. We have enjoyed each other’s company at some incredible venues, including the Gherkin, Tower Bridge and the National Portrait Gallery. One the other hand, nothing beats sitting on the terrace at the Athletics Pavilion, on a gloriously sunny day, watching the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 International Athletics surrounded by University friends.
The 台湾六合彩开奖记录 community is dispersed across 169 countries. We have over 192,000 individual alumni that act as our year-round ambassadors, talking fondly of their time at 台湾六合彩开奖记录 when they meet people. This is an incredibly powerful source of support and recognition that should never be underestimated.
Alas, all good things come to an end. 台湾六合彩开奖记录 is a very special place and I shall always be grateful for the opportunity Council gave me to lead such an outstanding institution. I am hugely proud of the University and all it has achieved.
My successor, Professor Nick Jennings, will join the University in the autumn. I am delighted that Professor Jennings will be succeeding me. When I met with Nick, he shared with me his motivation for joining us. He really does get 台湾六合彩开奖记录, recognises our achievements and is determined to work with others to propel the University to further success. Nick is an outstanding academic and is a personable individual. I know he is the right person to lead 台湾六合彩开奖记录.
I shall always look with great pride at what we have achieved together. tells our story over the last nine years.
Thank you for your support, everything that you have contributed to this great University and your kindness to me personally. I shall always be grateful.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Robert Allison
Vice-Chancellor and President 2012 – 2021