John Bevan

I'm sorry to report that John Bevan passed away last Saturday 7th November


John’s association with UEL began in April 1979. He provided technical support for the Department of Estate Management at the Waltham Forest precinct of the North East London Polytechnic - one of the precursor institutions of the University.

NELP withdrew from Waltham-Forest and the department was relocated to Duncan House. John became Chief Technician within Audio Visual Technical Services. At this time the Polytechnic changed its name to the Polytechnic of East London.

After the formation of the University in 1992 a further relocation saw John work at the main Stratford Campus within Audio Visual Services. As if this wasn’t enough John also found time to work at Maryland House within Library Services where he finished in July 2003. John’s positive attitude was a source of motivation to those around him and his work would have had a big impact on students and staff.

It was here when John made an impact within the University branch of what was then MSF as a long standing member he was interested in Health & Safety issues sufficiently to become a Union Safety Representative. He then developed into a position on the Branch Committee before progressing as a delegate to the London Area Universities Advisory Committee and a delegate to the National Conference. His final position was as Branch Chair, a position he initially took after some arm twisting but grew into and colleagues will have fond memories of him before he retired.

As an active member of the union, John always made time for others. John will be remembered for his genuine, thoughtful and caring nature. His positive attitude, and willingness to help others, John will be remembered warmly by his friends and colleagues at UEL.