King's College London

This year we celebrated 57 of our colleagues from across the University for their decades of service to King’s.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Shitij Kapur, who hosted the 2024 Long Service Awards ceremony, thanked colleagues for their dedication and commitment to King’s.

‘Through your commendable years of service, you have not only witnessed the evolution of our institution, but you’ve played an active role in its growth. We are very grateful for all you have done to enable so many generations of students to grow, learn and develop during their time with us. Thank you for all your contributions.’

The ceremony was an opportunity for celebration and reflection, as colleagues looked back on their history at King’s. ‘It’s been an honour and a pleasure to be first a student, and then a researcher and teacher in the amazing War Studies Department at King’s College London,’ reflected Dr Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer in Security and Development. ‘I am for ever grateful for all the opportunities that King’s has given me, and for all the support that I’ve received throughout the years.’

‘I started as an engineer in 1999,’ added Crauston Coleman, ‘before moving into security where I have worked for 25 years! It’s been a privilege to have been a part of this celebration.’ 

Michael Escudier, Professor of Oral Medicine and Education, and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, looked back on his time at King’s.

‘Despite all the changes over the last 25 years, what remains unchanged is King’s ability to attract and retain high-quality and committed staff who contribute so much to our community. My own journey, like that of so many others, has only been made possible by the ongoing support of friends and colleagues who have enabled me to learn, develop, and grow. I look forward to many more years at King’s.’

Dr Susan John, Senior Lecturer in the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology, also pointed to the indelible impact made by students and staff. ‘I have really enjoyed my interactions and collaborations with many talented colleagues, as well as the teaching side of my work at King’s – getting to know our students and contributing to the work King’s is doing in Widening Participation.’

Curator of the Gordon Museum of Pathology, Bill Edwards, who received an award for nearly 45 years of service, also reflected on his time at the University:

‘The thing that’s given me the most satisfaction is still teaching undergraduates. Universities like ours exist to teach. Teaching is what gets me out of bed every day, helping students to become the best professionals they can be. I even remember Michael Escudier as a PhD student! The last 45 years have been exciting, but there is still more to do, so I am looking forward to the next 45 years.’

King’s Long Service Awards is an annual event hosted by the Vice-Chancellor's Office that celebrates King’s colleagues with 25 and 40 years’ service. This year, the following members of staff were recognised:

40 years’ service

Professor Farzin Farzaneh, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Professor Peter Jones, Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

William Edwards, The Gordon Museum of Pathology

25 years’ service

Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences

Professor Michael Escudier

Alison Harley

Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Professor Edward Adams

Professor Patrick French

Professor Henrik Mouritsen

Dr Craig Moyes

Professor Ismene Lada-Richards

Professor Jon Wilson

Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Daniel Asker

Dr Conrad Farrar

Dr Mitla Garcia-Maya

Professor Deena Gibbons

Professor Christer Hogstrand

Dr Susan John

Dr Xiaofeng Li

Professor Paul Taylor

Professor Steve Thompson

Dr Roseanna Greenlaw

Michelle Hetherington

Jonathan Lopez-Real

Kirsty Massetti

Dr Alexander Smith

Dr Kenneth Bruce

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Professor Nigel Blackwood

Dr Antonio Valentin

Professor John Marsden

Professor Chiara Nosarti

Professor Carmine Pariante

Professor Kate Tchanturia

Dr Richard Killick

Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences

Dr Kevin Lano

Roman Matiyenko

Dr Reza Nakhai

Professor Georgios Papadopoulos

Professor Samjid Mannan

Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

Professor Angus Forbes 

Dr Ehsan Khan

Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Professor Constant Leung

Professor Ben Rampton

Dr Domitilla Sagramoso

Professor David Demeritt

Dr Stuart Griffin

The Dickson Poon School of Law

Chris Norton

Students & Education Directorate

Jasbir Chahal

Nadia Casagranda

Analytical Services, Research Platforms

Steven Lynham

IT Services

Nick Norman

Christopher Saward

Estates & Facilities 

Crauston Coleman 

Alison Hobbs

David Hopkins

Philip Milner

Raghbir Nagra

Ursula Stempel