12 Forever Surrey / anniversary issue


The1980s


I had some superb lecturers, who could make the subjects fascinating. I discovered things I had no idea existed before. The best bits were lab and workshop times.


Alison Dando, Metallurgy 1981


Moving in day


I remember the rare treats of visits to the M&S food hall in town, the fun (and hard work) of learning in my chosen field of engineering, meeting new friends, trips to the (now defunct) ‘RAM Cider House’ and studying in digs with ice on the inside of the windows.


Jonathan Melvin, Electronic & Electrical Engineering 1984


You were listening to:


My four years at Surrey started me on a personal journey that is still evolving. The skills and relationships I discovered during this time have a huge positive effect all these years later!


Miles Schofield, Biochemistry 1988


Dexy’s Midnight Runners: Come on Eileen (Stephen Spencer, Metallurgy 1983)


Spandau Ballet: Gold; Chaka Khan: Ain’t Nobody (Caroline Smale, Nutrition & Food Science 1986) Soſt Cell: Tainted Love (Steven Harris, Biochemistry 1985)


New Order: Blue Monday; Madonna: Like a Virgin (Martin Gwyther, Chemical Engineering 1988)


Students in one of the halls’ KUBs - we believe it stood for Kitchen Utility Breakfast room!


A halls bedroom


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