Long Service Celebrated At Awards Lunch
11 March 2013
Paul Bridges celebrates 40 years' service with Professor John Coyne
I feel fiercely proud of the University and the distance it has travelled. I am now lucky enough to have lots of memories, lots of friends and lots more to do, particularly in the critically important area of research!
”Paul Bridges
Members of staff who have dedicated 20, 30 or even 40 years of service to the University were recognised for their loyalty and commitment at its recent Long Service Awards.
Three members of academic and support staff from across the University's departments and Faculties have notched up a fantastic 40 years' service, six members of staff have worked here for 30 years, and 22 for 20 years. Each was thanked and presented with a certificate by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Coyne at a celebratory lunch.
Head of Research and Clerk to the Governing Council, Paul Bridges, who has worked at the University for 40 years said: "My time at Derby has spanned the 20 years before University status and the 20 years of subsequent development. I feel fiercely proud of the University and the distance it has travelled. I am now lucky enough to have lots of memories, lots of friends and lots more to do, particularly in the critically important area of research!"
The following people were recognised for their long service:
40 Years: Stuart Berry, Paul Bridges, Elizabeth Taylor.
30 Years: Beverley Carter, Raymond Murphy, Elisabeth Perry, Judie Taylor, Linda Whieldon, Jackie Williamson.
20 Years: Susan Booth, Kevin Clifton, Sally Edwards, Shelagh Fletcher, Charlotte Gray, Sue Gregory, Bridget Grindley, Andrea Hancox, Nansi Ingman, Frank Jegede, Kim Keely, Karen Mace, Helen Martin, Elaine O'Neill, Sarah Rawlinson, Sally Rimmer, Eileen Rooney, Surj Shanker, Allison Siderov, Jane Stanton, Julie Stone and Gail Thrippleton.
