The International Civil Defence Organisation is an intergovernmental organisation with the objective to contribute to the development of structures safeguarding populations, property and the environment from natural or man-made disasters.
The International Confectioners Exhibition, Dusseldorf 4-12 May 1957 was one of the largest exhibitions of its kind and featured displays of traditional confectionary products from countries in Europe. The Borough Polytechnic and the Leeds College of Technology were invited to display their produce as part of a section for Bakery Schools. The Polytechnic's Bakery and Confectionary Department was displayed by a member of staff, Miss Joan Russell who was then internationally well known for display work.
Created by the Vestry Clerk, Solicitor and Clerk to the Trustees of the United Charities.
Professor Christopher Jennings was made an Honorary Fellow of the University in 1999.
S Jennings was a Lecturer in Public Health Engineering at the Brixton School of Building. He later became Head of Department of Technician Studies at Vauxhall College of Building and Further Education.
Mayor of London (2008-2014)
The Joint Battersea/Sidney Webb Committee was setup to consider the transfer of the Sidney Webb Home Economics department to Battersea College of Education.
Dame DeAnne Shirley Julius, DCMG, CBE is a former Assistant Director and economic analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). An American-British economist, Julius is noted as a founder member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England.
Dr DeAnne Julius was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws in 2001.
Judith Kelly OBE is a theatre director and producer and was Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre in London from 2005-2018. She was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters in 2013.