List of University of Surrey people

This is a list of people who have worked or studied at the University of Surrey, including a brief description of their notability.

Academics

* Alf Adams - Distinguished physicist, who pioneered the strained quantum-well laser. [cite web| title=The Independent: A celebration of science in the UK: 10 Britons who shaped our world| url= http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/a-celebration-of-science-in-the-uk-10-britons-who-shaped-our-world-406704.html| accessdate= 2008-08-07| publisher = The Independent]
* Jim Al-Khalili - Nuclear physicist, author and broadcaster. [cite web| title=Senior Media Fellow – Jim Al-Khalili| url= http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/PublicEngagement/ActivitiesAndFundingForResearchers/SMF/AlKhalili.htm| accessdate= 2008-08-08| publisher = EPSRC]
* Lewis Elton - Physicist and researcher into higher education. [cite web| title=Professor Lewis Elton| url= http://www.ucl.ac.uk/calt/homepages/LewisElton.htm| accessdate= 2008-08-08| publisher = University College London]
* Aleks Krotoski - Technology journalist and broadcaster. [cite web| title=Aleks Krotoski| url= http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/alekskrotoski| accessdate= 2008-08-08| publisher = The Guardian]
* Martin Sweeting - Founder of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. [cite web| title=The Independent: A celebration of science in the UK: 10 Britons who shaped our world|url= http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/a-celebration-of-science-in-the-uk-10-britons-who-shaped-our-world-406704.html| accessdate= 2008-08-07| publisher = The Independent]

Alumni

* Toby Anstis - Television and radio presenter
* Susan Blackmore - Freelance writer, lecturer, and broadcaster on psychology and the paranormal. [cite web|title=Who am I?|url=http://www.susanblackmore.co.uk/Articles/whoami.htm|accessdate=2008-08-07|date=2007-05-24|author=Dr. Susan Blackmore]
* Dr. Tanya Byron - Clinical psychologist, television broadcaster and Chancellor of Edge Hill University. [cite web|title=Dr Tanya Byron warns digital-age children should be left to take risks|url=http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/families/article3645034.ece|accessdate=2008-09-18|publisher=The Times]
* Dame Linda Dobbs - First non-white judge of the High Court of Justice of England and Wales. [Citation|title=Graduate Profiles: The Honourable Mrs Justice Dobbs DBE|newspaper=Surrey Graduate|issue=16|pages=14|year=2005|publisher=Surrey Alumni Society|url=http://www.surrey.ac.uk/ado/surreygrad16.pdf]
* Felix Dodds - Author and activist in the field of sustainable development. [cite web|title=CV|url=http://www.felixdodds.net/cv.htm|accessdate=2008-08-07|author=Felix Dodds]
* Robert Earl - Founder of the Planet Hollywood restaurant chain. [cite web| title=The Independent: The School of Management, University of Surrey|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate/business-schools/the-school-of-management-university-of-surrey-771999.html| accessdate=2008-08-07|publisher = The Independent]
* Alfred Gardyne de Chastelain - British secret agent during World War II.
* Keith Harris - Chairman of investment bank Seymour Pierce and director of Wembley National Stadium Ltd. [cite web| title=Surrey Centre for Sport|url=http://www.surreycentreforsport.org.uk/campaign.html| accessdate= 2008-08-07| publisher = University of Surrey]
* Sir Alec Issigonis - Designer of the Mini. [cite web|title=Alec Issigonis|url=http://www.designmuseum.org/design/alec-issigonis|accessdate=2008-08-07|publisher=Design Museum]
* Jeremy Kyle - Television and radio broadcaster. [cite web|title=Call Me Jezza|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2006/may/29/ITV.mondaymediasection|accessdate=2008-08-08|publisher=The Guardian]
* Alan Parker - Chief Executive of Whitbread. [cite web| title=The Independent: The School of Management, University of Surrey|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate/business-schools/the-school-of-management-university-of-surrey-771999.html| accessdate=2008-08-07|publisher = The Independent]
* Nabil Shaban - Actor. [cite web| title=Webby Talents - ScabsNabs's profile|url=http://www.webbytalents.com/memberprofile.php?uid=77| accessdate=2008-08-08|publisher = Webby Talents]
* David Varney - Former chairman of HM Revenue and Customs. [cite web| title=Sir David Varney launches his Review of the Competitiveness of Northern Ireland |url=http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/newsroom_and_speeches/press/2008/press_varneycomp_08.cfm| accessdate=2008-08-08|publisher = HM Treasury]
* John Warburton - Television producer and director. [cite web| title=Where Are They Now? |url=http://www.surrey.ac.uk/soundrec/php/alumni.php| accessdate=2008-08-08|publisher = University of Surrey]
* Dianne Willcocks - Vice-chancellor of York St John University. [cite web|title=Dianne Willcocks: devout sceptic|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2004/jan/20/highereducationprofile.highereducation|accessdate=2008-09-18|publisher=The Guardian]
* Sir George Young - Conservative MP for North West Hampshire. [cite web| title=Rt Hon Sir George Young Bt MP - Profile |url=http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=people.person.page&personID=4728| accessdate=2008-08-08|publisher = Conservative Party (UK)]

References

External links

* [http://www.surrey.ac.uk/ University of Surrey]