Lecturer boogies onto
Strictly programme Dr Peter Lovatt, who is otherwise known as ‘Dr Dance’, recently appeared on BBC Two’s sister programme to Strictly Come Dancing, ‘It Takes Two’. He appeared on the show to discuss the psychology of dance, including dancing, hormones and why we love (or hate) to dance. The programme also featured a dance routine that was taught to members of staff to help demonstrate aspects of his research. Dr Lovatt, said: “This was really great fun to do, and a marvellous experience for staff at the University to be involved with. There really is more to the psychology of dance than people think and viewers can tune in to learn more about it.”
THE ALUMNI BOOKCASE
A REGENCY ROMANCE As alumna June Noble has vividly portrayed in her first novel, The Lime Walk, despite the economic downturn and student riots, we’re still a lot better off now compared to the turbulent times that followed the Battle of Waterloo. June, who graduated with a BA Honours degree in Humanities, has immersed herself in Regency life with this ‘Norfolk romance’. Focusing on the Challiss family in 1815, she details their struggle to maintain the doomed Uppham estate despite the threat from ambitious ex- guardsman Thomas Roberts, as well as angry, disillusioned bread-rioters, the
unemployed and the endless returning servicemen. The Lime Walk was released on 15th December 2010 and is available to buy from Amazon and Troubador publishing for £8.99.
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University graduates recognised as ‘Future Leaders’ Four University graduates were invited by Lord Adebowale to the House of Lords on 6th September to celebrate the launch of the ‘Future Leaders 2010/2011’ publication. This publication showcases 100 of the most outstanding black students in the UK. In order to qualify, students needed to display at least a 2.1 in an academic qualification with outstanding extracurricular activities. Tobi Alli-Usman, BA (Hons) Business and Digital Media, Jide Johnson, BA (Hons) 3D Animation, Nathan Ghann, BA (Hons) Economics and Marketing and Stephane Alexandre, BA (Hons) Screen Culture were all featured in the publication. Nathan Ghann was selected in the top ten out of over 160 applicants across the UK.
Did you meet your future partner whilst studying here? With the royal wedding looming, we are looking at how Hertfordshire has played Cupid to its alumni community. All stories and photos are welcome for the summer edition! Please email
alumni@herts.ac.uk or complete the news feedback form on page 9.
New gallery location in St Albans
As part of a long-term partnership with the University, a new gallery has opened in the Museum of St Albans on Hatfield Road. This new space, called UH Galleries at the Museum of St Albans, will take over from the Margaret Harvey Gallery which has been based in the Law School since 1994. This fantastic new space ensures that there is a town centre visual arts venue which can provide a wide-ranging programme of national and international art exhibitions. The new gallery was formally opened on Saturday 11th December when it hosted the Hertfordshire Open Exhibition 2010 awards ceremony. For more information about upcoming exhibitions please visit
www.go.herts.ac.uk/uhgalleries
NEW YEARS
HONOURS The current and outgoing Vice-Chancellors have both been honoured in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List. Professor Quintin McKellar received a CBE and the outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Wilson was awarded a Knighthood. Professor McKellar received his CBE for his services to science as Principal of The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) of the University of London, a position which he held for six years. It was the top English veterinary school in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise and more than doubled its research income (£13.1 million in 2009/10) during Professor McKellar’s tenure. Professor Wilson has been honoured for his services to higher education and business.
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