Oxford Brookes University theological activities on the site, although theology was withdrawn in 2015. In October 2003, Oxford Brookes University became the first university in the world to be awarded Fairtrade status. Baroness Kennedy served as the university's Chancellor from 1993 to 2001. In 2007, Graham Upton retired as Vice-Chancellor and his successor, Janet Beer, was inaugurated in September. In July 2008, Shami Chakrabarti, Director of Liberty, replaced Jon Snow as chancellor of the university. In March 2015 Alistair Fitt was inaugurated as Vice-Chancellor, replacing Janet Beer. Dame Katherine Grainger British Olympic rower also replaced Shami Chakrabarti as Chancellor. Katherine is Britain's most
Richard Martin (British director) Who" special of "The Culture Show", entitled "Me, You and Doctor Who". Peter Purves, who portrayed Steven Taylor in "Doctor Who" and later became a presenter for "Blue Peter", credits Martin for being "responsible for [Purves'] career ever taking off." Richard Martin (British director) Richard Martin (born 3 January 1935) is a retired British television director and former actor. After starting his career as an actor, he worked regularly as a director throughout the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, which included directing several early serials of "Doctor Who" starring William Hartnell, and series such as "Compact", "Crown Court" and "All Creatures