There were some familiar faces at the Department Christmas party: several retired colleagues came back to join current staff for a festive drink and a catch-up.
Among those who reappeared were Mykola Karabyn, who retired in Summer 2018 after 42 years (!) with the department, and Emeritus Professor Tony Cox. They came to hear our Head of Department James Keeler give us his customary round up of the year before the holiday celebrations began.
As it happened, the event coincided with the General Election taking place the same day. "So I'll be scrupulously apolitical" James said.
He thanked all staff for their contributions to the success of the department. "Everything we do is only possible because of the efforts of all: it's a community effort," he said. And then as a community, we retired to the Cybercafé to enjoy the hospitality on offer. Thanks to our photographers, Nathan and Gaby, for the photos of the event below.
Alex Manzoni and Gaby Bocchetti |
Mykola Karabyn and Tony Cox |
Sue Johnson with Bill Jones and Katherine Abell |
Filip Dziwisz and Anna Wadolkowska |
Heather Greer and John Suberu |
Ala Bunescu, Bruno Frka-Petesic and Barbara Toninato |
James Keeler and Peter Hartley |
Jo Lockhart, Janet Kumita and Chris Lowe |