On Saturday, 5 July, a group of long-standing Keble friends gathered to honour the memory of one of their own. Michael Burns (1976 PPE), a cherished member of the Keble cricketers, fondly known as the ‘Vagabonds’, sadly passed away earlier this year.
As a lasting tribute to Michael’s life and his deep love of cricket, the Vagabonds’ inner circle came together to fund a new set of sight screens for the Keble College Cricket Club. In addition, a commemorative plaque will be permanently installed at the Keble Sports Ground to celebrate Michael’s legacy and enduring connection to the College community.
To learn more about Michael and his remarkable life, you can read his story here.
Photo: Mary Burns (Mike’s widow) receives the commemorative plaque from Jenny Tudge, Keble Director of Development.
Pictured, left to right: Suwfieya Habergham, Bill Habergham (1978), Sally Burns, Mary Burns, Mark Burns, Ade Roche, Jen Tudge (1986), Chris Sexton (1974) Annie Sexton, Jane Sedgewick, Phillip Heseltine (1979), David Smith and Scott Barnes (1975).
Andrew Hughes (1981 PPE) is a Trustee at the prisoner rehabilitation charity StandOut. He discusses the rewarding experience he’s had, and how the charity prepares prisoners for their release, providing training in important life skills and support post-release.
Our Alumni Engagement team is making some changes. From team role tweaks, to more reunions and a new annual gathering, we hope these amendments will make it easier than ever for alumni to connect with Keble and with each other, wherever they are.
Recent publications from the Keble alumni community. Authors include Richard Duggins (1989 Pure and Applied Biology), Suzanna Fitzpatrick (1994 English), Alan Petty (1972 Philosophy and Theology, Honorary Fellow), Deryck J Solomon (1972 History) and Max Telford (1986 Zoology).
Alumni and friends gathered for the return of the Keble Entrepreneurs’ Evening in London, featuring three presentations from Zoe Flood (2002 Modern History and Politics), Fizel Nejabat (2008 Jurisprudence) and Varun Sarna (2009 Jurisprudence).
Trevor Norwitz (1987 Jurisprudence), recently retired from working as a partner at a leading New York law firm, reminisces back to his years studying Law within Keble’s red brick walls.
Keble’s room naming initiative has had over 300 participants since its launch. Use our room finder to locate your student rooms and find out how to add your name to a meaningful place from your time spent here.
King’s Birthday Honour for Alison Giles (1984 Modern Languages); Master of Wine Caroline Gilby (1982 Botany) granted Slovenian citizenship; Duathlon debut by Guy Collender (1998 Modern History); Cybersecurity fund launched by Paul Wilkes (2018 EMBA); Poetry prize for Suzanna Fitzpatrick (1994 English).
