Retired charity director Ian Thomas (CF 2008) was awarded the Distinguished Service Award for 2022 in respect of his long term services to the science and profession of geology. He was also awarded an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Quarrying. Ian’s Fellowship explored sustainable traditional stonecraft training in a modern context.
Architect Alpa Depani (CF 2017) wrote an article on urban renewal for The Architectural Review published on 6 May. Alpa discussed learnings from her Fellowship, which explored successful public spaces in densely populated global cities.
By Alpa Depani,
Infrastructure consultant Kate CL Willard OBE (1989) has been appointed as one of three new experts to the National Infrastructure Commission this month. The Commission carries out in-depth studies into the UK’s major infrastructure needs and makes recommendations to the government.
By Kate CL Willard,
Author Oliver Bullough (CF 2008) wrote a book, Butler to the World, which explores British history and politics this month. Oliver wrote about this in an article for the Guardian and appeared on BBC Newsnight to talk about the war in Ukraine. Oliver’s Fellowship explored the history of Circassians exiled from Russia.
By Oliver Bullough,
Freelance theatre director Arti Prashar (CF 2013) has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year's Honours List this month. The award is in recognition of Arti’s pioneering work with people living with dementia.
By Arti Prashar,
