About 3 years ago, Trevor and I put in a bid together for funding to the NWSSDTC for a 3+1 MSc and PhD combined studentship. We were successful and as such, we have been co-supervising a PhD student for the past 2 ½ years. As a junior member of staff, I have learned a great deal from working with Trevor, not only on how to write a successful bid, but to how to effectively guide and manage post graduate students to optimise their prospects for a successful career.  Aside from working together with a student, Trevor is an amazing colleague and collaborator. He is my “go to” for advice, and we have several projects together with his international collaborators (projects which he invited me to join to which I am very grateful). Trevor is extremely intelligent, supportive and a natural leader. I can positively say that my experience in Lancaster would not have been as positive or productive had I not had Trevor’s mentorship.  Indeed, we are all lucky to have him here.