{"id":1047,"date":"2023-02-07T17:11:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/?p=1047"},"modified":"2023-02-07T17:11:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:11:30","slug":"ddar-staff-spotlight-annabelle-deakin-pa-to-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/on-parade\/2023\/02\/07\/ddar-staff-spotlight-annabelle-deakin-pa-to-director\/","title":{"rendered":"DDAR staff spotlight: Annabelle Deakin, PA to Director"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Department of Development & Alumni Relations help our graduates to stay connected with the University of Bath and each other. We also fundraise for a wide range of causes at the University, including scholarships, research and student experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Annabelle, PA to our Director, shares her thoughts on the value of team spirit, why you should learn a language and her fascination with Nelson Mandela...<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>How long have you worked at the Uni? What does your role involve?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I've been a part of the University for one year, although I started working in DDAR in January 2023. I am the PA to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, so I support the Director through diary management and other work that enables him to focus on fundraising and leadership. I also work one day per week as an Administrator in the International Relations Office.<\/p>\n

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Name one thing that makes you feel proud to work in the University of Bath\u2019s Development & Alumni Relations team?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am proud to be part of a team that reaches success through supporting each other, where everyone can focus on their strength and problems are solved together.<\/p>\n

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What would you most like to achieve while at the University?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I would like to get a broader understanding about the projects and research the University is involved in and the impact this has on our students and their future. I would also like to establish good networks throughout all faculties.<\/p>\n

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Who was your most influential educator and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My maths teacher at school. He made me realise that maths is fascinating and powerful.<\/p>\n

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What piece of advice would you give to a student?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn a foreign language: this will open up a whole new world.<\/p>\n

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When are you happiest? <\/strong><\/p>\n

By the sea.<\/p>\n

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If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nelson Mandela. His life fascinates me; how he has brought change through forgiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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