Almost Famous

Roger Markwick, Head, School of Humanities and Social Science

Nickname: Comrade

Best part of the job: Supporting staff to reach their potential.

Family: Married with two adult daughters.

Favourite weekend activity: Listening to 'Jazz track' on ABC FM.

Sports: Swimming, cycling, walking the dog.

Wildest desire: To finish the model boat I started 3 years ago.

Greatest achievement: Winning the Alexander Nove Prize in 2003.

Favourite music: Miles Davis.

Favourite holiday: Paragliding in Turkey, with my wife Therese Doyle.