The interviewees

Adrian Stokes was a Governor at the University of Hertfordshire. He became a Senior Research Fellow in Computer Science in 1977, before becoming a Senior Lecturer. He raised money for the first wheelchair lift installed at College Lane.

Alan was a Lecturer in the History Department and involved in the setting up of the Technical College in the early 1950s. He was also involved in the previous attempt to collect the history of the University of Hertfordshire.

Barry Cross started working in the Engineering department as a Handyman in 2002, before becoming a Technician in the same department. At the time of interview he had been with the University for 9 years.

Betty Ward attended an accelerated teacher training course at Balls Park as a mature student, from 1965 to 1967. She then became a teacher until her retirement in 1981.

Bill Boardman started as a lecturer in physical chemistry, before becoming the Head of the Chemical Sciences Department in 1970. In 1978 he became the Dean of School of Natural Sciences, before retiring in 1988.

Celine was a student in Counselling, before graduating in 1995. She went on to set up a charity called SHARE which provides home nursing to people living in the slums of Sri Lanka.

Ernie Mackenzie worked in the Post room at Wall Hall Campus. He describes how he much he looked forward to going to work every morning, and how much he wanted the job at his interview.

Ferdinand Da Costa was a student in Computer Science at the Hatfield Polytechnic, from 1989 to 1991.

Gabriel Newfield joined Hatfield Polytechnic in 1970 as Head of Psychology, before becoming the Dean of the School of Social Sciences and finally Pro Director of the College.

Gobi Ranganathan attended the University from 1996 to 1999.

Graham Lane did a certificate and diploma in management at UH from 1991 to 1993. He now has his own IT company and now has links with the UH business facing element.

Howard Burrell was at the college from 1972 to 2005, and then as a consultant from 2005 to 2010. He started the electronic music degree, as well as setting up an orchestra, a band and a choir at the University.

Jane Blacklock was one of the few female engineering students at Hatfield Polytechnic, from 1985 to 1989. She did a sandwich degree with a placement in industry.

Jane Singleton was a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University from 1974 to 2010.

Jim Hough started as Lecturer in Astronomy in 1972, before becoming the Director of Astronomy Research and finally Dean of Natural Sciences. He was working at the University on a 0.2 contract at the time of interview.

John Chapman was a Tutor Librarian from St. Albans College of Art and Design who stayed on when it merged with Hatfield Polytechnic. He became as Information Officer and Lecturer.

Mary Read started as a Lecturer in Education in 1991, before becoming the Head of the School of Education. She was still at the University at the time of interview.

Mary Thornton was a mature student at Herts College in Wall Hall, before becoming a Lecturer. She went on to become a Professor of Education and Research Leader.

Sir Norman Lindop was the Director of Hatfield Polytechnic. He began working there in 1966.

Paula Sands spent 20 years at the University in the HR Department. At the time of the interview she was a Human Resources Team Leader.

Peter Comben was an apprenticeship student at the Technical college whilst being at De Havilland. He was a student from 1956 to 1962.

Peter Lines began as a Lecturer in Telecommunications in 1969, before becoming a Senior and Principal lecturer. He went on to become the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Pro Vice Chancellor. He was at the University until 2001.

Quentin Appleton was a Lecturer in Chemistry, as well as an Admissions tutor and HND Scheme Manager. He was based at the University from 1971 to 2001.

Rhea Silver Martin began working at Bayfordbury as a Lecturer in 1967, and continued to work until her retirement in 1992. She was responsible for implementing the first degree course in Law.

Tim Wilson was the Deputy and then Vice Chancellor of the University from 1991 to 2010.