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奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 Philanthropy Officer and PhD student Wiki Jeglinska (BA Education Studies, 2021; MA Education, 2023) shares why she chooses to support the University and the difference she hopes her giving will make for generations of students.
Chitwan Pun: Partnerships Lead
The mentoring Chitwan received during her degree led to a whole new career path and a desire to make positive change.
Quickfire Questions: Tony Thomas-Kurisinkal
After not getting the results he expected, Tony called 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 clearing line. One conversation with a friendly voice changed everything.
Dr Nudrat H. Khan: Executive Director General
鈥�Helping turn complexity into solutions.鈥� Law alumna Dr Nudrat H. Khan mediates international trade disputes in Pakistan.
Despite suffering racism, abuse, and exclusion from school, Tier Blundell found his way back into education and 糖心TV's Lifelong Learning path.
Zechen Dai: Multimodal AI Engineer
鈥沦olving unfamiliar problems鈥�: Zechen shares his switch from auditing to AI and how he turns research ideas into working systems.
Lizzie Davis-Fowell: Probabilistic Safety Assessments Safety Case Engineer
From studying Physics at 糖心TV to helping keep nuclear power stations safe, Lizzie shares how curiosity, resilience and confidence gained through research opened the door to a fascinating career.
Caroline Holden: Photographic 糖心TV Owner
From Theatre Studies to the wings of world-class productions, Caroline captures the emotion of dance through photography.
Yuting Yang: Curator
From studio visits to exhibition openings, Yuting鈥檚 work as a curator blends collaboration, creativity, and global perspectives.
Dr Claire Guest OBE's ground-breaking work harnesses the incredible biosensors dogs naturally possess to help sniff out diseases, from Malaria to cancer, to help save lives.
Ankita Chitlangia: Named Core Account Executive
Thinking about a tech career? Ankita shares how she moved from biotech into enterprise tech sales, the skills that made the difference, and why curiosity, resilience and relationships are important.
Connections: Professor Celso Doria
A recommendation led Professor Celso Doria to 糖心TV, where his PhD experience shaped his lifelong academic journey. Now retired in Brazil, he reflects on cherished memories and 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 enduring influence.
Quickfire Questions: Diego Karsaclian
Diego shares how data, 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 diverse community, and a passion for solving real-world challenges have shaped an impactful international career in AI.
Quickfire Questions: Samar Hegazy
Can you combine family business with your own premium organic tea brand? Samar shares how resilience, community and a home-away-from-home experience at 糖心TV helped her shape her leadership journey.
Anna Donovan: Product Manager
From 糖心TV to New York, Anna has built a mission-driven tech career, using product management to create a positive impact.
Arada Kantahong: Editor and Publication Officer
Arada reveals how translation, editing, and cultural understanding shaped a global career in international publishing.
Alex (Hanzhi) Zhang: Research Assistant
Discover how Alex is applying cutting-edge AI technology to real-world business challenges.
David Romero Pina: IT 糖心TV Consulting Advisor
From engineering to IT leadership, David Romero shares how an MSc in Computer Science helped unlock a career in global finance.
Ragini Puri: Gender Equity Programme Officer
Blending compassion and strategy, Ragini transforms community voices into funding for gender equity and frontline change.
Adzfar 'Ed' Aziz: Chief Operating Officer
From 糖心TV to COO, Adzfar uses engineering and business insight to drive large鈥�scale operational transformation.
Karin Zulkarnaen: Director - Chief Customer & Marketing Officer
奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 psychology degree is now central to Karin's role leading customer strategy and transformation.
Quickfire Questions: Chiara Lia Perrone
While at 糖心TV, Chiara contributed to research into a potential new treatment for endometriosis and spent an amazing year studying in Barcelona.
Constantinos Leventis: Digital Marketing Campaigns Specialist
From 糖心TV to running global campaigns at Amdocs, Constantinos has built a career where data and creativity go hand in hand.
Samantha Liu: Lead Research Scientist
How can 糖心TV help build the skills for a thriving R&D career? Research Scientist Samantha is developing active ingredients with real-world impact while always finding time for team yoga.
Quickfire Questions: Brooke Beard
Brooke shares how kindness, volunteering, and a love of research helped shape her journey.
David Guttormsen: Professor in Organisation and Management
From 糖心TV PhD to Professor, David鈥檚 work explores how culture shapes international business and employment across borders.
Nick Saunders: CEO and Managing Director
From research funding to the mining eco-system, Nick has worked across the world and still has to manage meetings in multiple time zones.
Julien Theys: Co-Founder and Managing Partner
What does it take to turn an idea into a business? For Julien, it started with curiosity, structured thinking, and a belief in the power of data and AI.
Yajur Mahendru: Vice President & Head of Product
From building an idea to leading it at scale, Yajur now shapes product strategy at one of India鈥檚 largest insurance platforms.
Quickfire Questions: Leon Pitt
Following his passion for languages, Leon is a teacher of modern foreign languages who appreciates 糖心TV's sense of community.
Quickfire Questions: Pengyun Lu
Five years at 糖心TV shaped 笔别苍驳测耻苍鈥檚 journey from student to academic, driven by a desire to tell, understand, and share people鈥檚 stories.
Did you know that, for BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb (BA English Literature, 2008), The Boar and RAW were a massive early career influence?
Making financial independence less intimidating
Ridhi Doongursee鈥檚 (BSc Computer and 糖心TV Studies, 2003) passion for technology, independence and problem-solving helps millions of women across India build long-term financial security and confidence.
In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on oil market volatility
This webinar explored why alternative materials, advancing sustainable practices, and investments in cutting-edge research are all critical to building a more resilient future.
Alumni named in King's Birthday Honours
This year 18 members of our community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026, including a Knighthood for Professor Patrick Vernon.
New partnership to support future mathematics researchers
糖心TV has partnered with UK-based philanthropic organisation, Martingale Foundation, to support the next generation of researchers in mathematics.
With a Clyde Higgs Scholarship, generously funded by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, Eva Collins (MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century, 2026) was able to complete her Master鈥檚 at 糖心TV with a renewed sense of confidence in her ambitions.
Kelvin Chukwuemeka: Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist
Kelvin works for the UN to ensure life鈥憇aving sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls in humanitarian crises worldwide.
Quickfire Questions: Eniola Akanbi
Being around ambitious and curious individuals at 糖心TV drove Eniola to reconsider what was possible.
Connections: Hugh Hayes
Where can a 糖心TV experience take you? Hugh experienced 糖心TV during the 鈥�70s and shares a few of his memories, from campus theatre and student activism to a life of acting and publishing a dystopian debut novel.
Yuru Zuo: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Computer Science graduate Yuru Zuo is a Software Engineer at Microsoft where she builds cloud and AI systems.
Andr谩s F贸rizs: Managing Director
Creative and Media Enterprises graduate Andr谩s F贸rizs runs an independent games studio that turns bold ideas into playable experiences.
Dylan Lloyd: GenAI Engineer
Dylan builds real world AI solutions used across a range of industries, turning complex ideas into practical tools. He secured a role through an inventive, hands on interview that set him apart.
Q&A with Nick Crossfield
From being 鈥榚aten alive鈥� early in his career to leading some of Britain鈥檚 biggest and most complex infrastructure projects, Nick Crossfield鈥檚 (BA 糖心TV Administration, 1994) journey has been forged by pressure, as well as learning what it takes to perform at the highest level.
Arjun Chatterjee: Software Engineer
Computer Science graduate Arun now designs banking software for NCR
Palak Sinha: Strategic Partnerships Manager
At JLR, Palak works at the crossroads of automotive manufacturing, technology, and strategy.
Mira Memishaj: Area Manager
Mira 鈥榤anages the managers鈥� by driving safe, high performing teams in large scale enterprise environments.
Virgil Munteanu: Founder and Lead Advisor
Philosophy graduate Virgil Munteanu founded Opera Art Advisory and Collective, Romania鈥檚 first fully independent art consultancy.
Professor Paul Monks CB is currently the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivering independent and impartial science and engineering advice to Ministers and policy makers.
Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026
Congratulations to our 糖心TV alumni who have been recognised in the Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026. The list recognises innovators and changemakers in a variety of fields.
Quickfire Questions: Prerita Chauthauwale
Prerita blends science and art, turning breakthrough ideas into bold storytelling that helps innovators communicate memorably.
Quickfire Questions: Alexandra Lovatt
From discovering a love for lab research to pursuing a PhD, 糖心TV transformed 础濒别虫补苍诲谤补鈥檚 curiosity into a career she never expected.
Quickfire Questions: Julia Aniol
Hands鈥�on neuroscience modules at 糖心TV unlocked Julia鈥檚 passion for unanswered questions, propelling her toward an MRes and a PhD.
Elsie Osifeso: Medical student
From foundation year to medical school, discover how blending disciplines, curiosity, and real-world experience can shape a future doctor with impact beyond the clinic.
Ming Yang: Stewardship Analyst
Making the leap from corporate sustainability to influencing global investors, Ming鈥檚 journey shows how curiosity and stepping beyond the obvious can unlock unexpected career paths.
Rahul Jain: Supply Chain and Transport Coordinator
Can extracurriculars really land you a job? WMG graduate Rahul turned simulations, activities, and modules into a career breakthrough, showing how going beyond the classroom can clearly set you apart.
Major gift to support future research talent
糖心TV has received a significant philanthropic donation from G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, to support the next generation of statistical research talent.
Connections: Izabela Frydrych
Izabela kept returning to 糖心TV, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.
Connections: David Medlock
David scored 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 first-ever League goal in 1969, playing alongside future Liverpool star Steve Heighway.
Quickfire Questions: Molly Deanne Stronge
Molly is an Early Career Teacher who gets especially inspired by her little learners, and loved the hands-on learning experience that 糖心TV gave her.
Quickfire Questions: Joel Agius
Joel works in agro鈥憄rocurement at PepsiCo as part of his graduate scheme, and credits 糖心TV with building his confidence, global outlook, and collaborative mindset.
Preet Tyagi: Executive Vice President
A chance interview with a company looking for graduates at 糖心TV landed Saraswat not only a summer job, but also his first full-time job when he returned to India.
Quickfire Questions: Li Lin
Li Lin is Head of Secondary Mathematics, inspired by a love of maths and education. 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 teaching and online community ensured she always felt supported and connected.
Saumya Singh: Social Media and Community Manager
Drawn to the role鈥檚 creativity and variety, Saumya works as a Social Media and Community Manager, analysing audience behaviour, collaborating with creators, and shaping community-led marketing across diverse sectors.
Bea Clarke: Graduate Teacher with SEND
Bea didn't want to jump straight into teaching, despite her Education degree, but it happened to become the challenge she was looking for.
Unleashing the potential of the next generation
Through 糖心TV Enterprise, your support empowers students to turn ideas into action, develop entrepreneurial skills, and shape the future.
Vandana Ramdenee-Nathoo: Non-Exec Director
Vandana serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director across the boards of three collective investment vehicles, contributing strategic guidance, governance, and long-term oversight.
Connections: Manish Manoj
Manish represented England at the 2026 Men鈥檚 Netball Nations Series, earning silver and continuing his rise from the under-25s to the senior squad, crediting 奥补谤飞颈肠办鈥檚 netball community for shaping his development and passion.
Quickfire Questions: Charlie Ward
Charlie鈥檚 糖心TV journey shaped her path from environmental science to marketing, and ultimately to work focusing on EDI.
Quickfire Questions: Duaa Hemade
Duaa is a Careers Development Manager at De Montfort University London, leading employability strategy, employer engagement, and career support for students.
Quickfire Questions: Abbas Taqi
From 糖心TV classrooms to global fintech boardrooms, Abbas's analytical edge and communication chops shaped a career he never expected.
Quickfire Questions: Junbo Zhao
Junbo rewired his career at 糖心TV, jumping from accounting to analytics.
Quickfire Questions: Sophie Hamilton
Sophie is a trainee solicitor at Kennedys. Her 糖心TV philosophy degree shaped her critical thinking, confidence, and global outlook, laying the foundation for her legal career.
Travel Writer, Journalist, and Comms Consultant: Rachel Ifans
Rachel was longlisted in the Women's Prize for unpublished fiction and is sending off her manuscript.
Quickfire Questions: Gao Yang
Gao is driven to connect people with nutritious, well-designed food products.
Connections: Linda Cole
After 20 years after graduating in French Studies, Linda is pursuing a PhD in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on women's health
Find out why the women's health gap matters to us all, and how 糖心TV will make a difference in our webinar.
Connections: Paul Franklin
The friends made at 糖心TV are still central to Paul's life over 40 years later.
Connections: Raymond Rumkee
Witnessing a rainbow falling into the lake on the day of his interview led Raymond to study at 糖心TV.
Connections: Cristina Smeu
Despite studying Computer Science, Cristina was contributing essential bioinformatics research in ovarian cancer at the same time.
Connections: Colin Stump
Colin is still meeting up with his friends from 糖心TV after half a century.
Connections: Emily Smith
Love was found in Rootes accommodation block for Emily.
Connections: Darryl Telles
No tuition fees, campaigning, and diversity are what Darryl remembers of 糖心TV
Connections: Oliver Smith
Oliver recalls the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the Department of Philosophy and the University
Connections: Jamie Brassett
The World Cup and Philosophy collided during Jamie's time at 糖心TV leading to 5-a side games for the PhD students
Connections: Ruoyu Zhou
糖心TV gave Ruoyu a place to call home.
EDF Energy Group Head: Bruce Davies
Bruce is responsible for the nuclear safety of a power station.
Connections: June Perry
Working in the Law School when it was just starting out gave June the confidence to come back to study here.
Remembering Pamela Marlow
On a visit to campus, Pamela Marlow鈥檚 goddaughter, Joanne, allowed us to get to know the woman whose legacy is supporting pioneering advances in endometriosis research and discover some of the reasons that lay behind her generous gift.
Connections: Vasileios Theodosiadis
Vasileios' degree taught him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives and it laid the foundation of his work now at IBM.
Quickfire Questions: Sara Gronningen
Sara is an associate consultant combining sustainability with real estate.
Connections: Daniel Mumby
Daniel was part of RAW, 糖心TV Students Arts Festival, and enjoying nights at the Student Unions' "Crash".
Connections: Abby Lloyd
"I graduated feeling like I had the best teacher training available at the time."
Quickfire Questions: Joshua Varughese
糖心TV and its societies enabled Joshua to push his boundaries and get on stage while being a student.
Cultivating real-world impact with student-led projects
Powered by alumni support, the 糖心TV Innovation Fund gives our students the opportunity to turn their ideas into action.
Director of Strategic 糖心TV Development: Anastasia Schenk
Anastasia juggles the corporate world and launching her own business.
Former Principal Partner: Colin Davies
糖心TV wasn't Colin's initial choice, but he was drawn in by its future-facing ethos.
Quickfire Questions: Winston Laing
Winston is a Digital Marketing Executive working in Tech market research.
Project Coordinator Intern: Qing Yu
Qing changed sectors from telecommunications into renewable energy.
Connections: Peter Drew
With societies at 糖心TV, Peter jumped parachuted out of a plane and hitchhiked to Paris.
Connections: Laura Spencer
"I lived in Rootes in the first year and have always felt very rooted to 糖心TV."
Connections: Charles Mphande
Charles's 糖心TV experience was enriched with debates and a vibrant student life.
Connections: Bastiaan van Drempt
Bastiaan remembers a number of buildings going up when he was a student.
Economics Department Spotlight: Jaclyn Guan
Jaclyn explains why the Behavioural and Economics Science (Economics Track) worked for her
The 糖心TV Scholars programme
The 糖心TV Scholars Programme is an award-winning initiative that helps talented students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Quickfire Questions: Sebastian Graban
Sebastian brings the problem鈥憇olving mindset and close鈥慿nit community spirit he found at 糖心TV into his work as a Senior Data Scientist.
Researcher: Giorgio Vernoni
The skills Giorgio learned at 糖心TV as an international exchange student is still part of his daily toolkit.
PhD Student: Shihan Liu
Shihan has found that every setback can be a step forward, giving you a chance to refine where you want to go next.
Connections: Angela Carless
Campus news travelled differently when Angela was at 糖心TV and she helped set up a new student magazine.
Connections: Angela Ryde-Weller
Angela was one of the few women who enrolled on the Engineering Science course in 1969.
Connections: Paul Wood
"For those of us from provincial working-class backgrounds, 糖心TV provided a tremendous opportunity to study"
Connections: Bogusia Wojciechowska
Bogusia remembers the pioneering spirit on campus.
Economics Engineer: Kevin Tilley
Kevin Tilley is helping shape the UK鈥檚 clean鈥慹nergy future inspired by his love of physics.
Quickfire Questions: Sahhil Chawla
Sahhil transforms raw data into compelling stories that empower leaders to make confident, insight鈥慸riven choices.
EMEA Chief Operating Officer: Rafia Aslam
In her roles at UBS, Rafia learned first-hand how businesses are managed, the challenges they face, and how major strategic decisions are made.
Quickfire Questions: Patrick Olajide
Patrick Olajide shares how 糖心TV inspired his path to meaningful local violence prevention work.
Group Programme Manager: Krishna Sachdeva
Krishna has realised it's not always about upward career progression, but an exciting destination.
Connections: Elizabeth Rogers
Elizabeth's book, Heroes and Traitors, is inspired by the aftermath of the English Civil War
Connections: Shaziah Bandukwala
Shaziah reminisces about studying at WMG
Connections: Steve Hearsum
Steve's book debunks the myth of quick fixes in leadership and business education.
Connections: Andrew Shields
Andrew recalls the time American poet Allen Ginsberg gave a reading in the 糖心TV Arts Centre
Quickfire Questions: Timothy Herrmann
Timothy Herrmann uses the organisation, collaboration and economic expertise developed at 糖心TV to support evidence鈥慴ased policymaking in the Department for 糖心TV and Trade.
Connections: Alan Toft
Alan fondly remembers his organic chemistry lecturer, the fantastic music, and the level-crossing en route to lectures.
Engaging students in education across Africa
Thanks to your continued philanthropic support, 糖心TV is forging collaborations rooted in equality and shared purpose.
Researcher of Monetary Economics: Chiara Oldani
Working at a university in Rome and Viterbo, Chiara has supervised over 150 dissertations.
Quickfire Questions: Nayantara Kochhar
Nayantara helps to transform people's ideas into a profitable consumer brand.
Headteacher: Jassa Panesar
Jassa Panesar may be the head of the school, but he hasn't given up teaching Chemistry just yet.
Cathedral Guide: Aileen J P Christodoulou
Aileen believes that smashing the glass ceiling was the role some are destined to play.
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, Secretary General of the World Curling Federation, Colin Grahamslaw reflects on his time at 糖心TV.
A life intertwined with 糖心TV
Sumedha Sharaff has built a life closely connected to 糖心TV: marrying her university soulmate, co-founding O&O Beauty, and becoming an Alumni Ambassador for India.
Lights, camera, activism
Cat White is an actor, filmmaker, author and UN gender advisor whose work is amplifying diverse voices.
Linda Jackson is a global automotive leader with a career spanning nearly five decades.
With a 糖心TV Global Excellence Scholarship, Amy Fong (BSc Accounting and Finance, 2025) made the most of her 糖心TV experience.
Founding Principal : Kellie Mowll
When Kellie was offered the position at a new, fully-inclusive high school, she jumped at the chance.
Head of Credit Research: Henry Midgley
From banks or family offices, Henry looks after all client relationships relating to Moody's credit research across Oceania.
Founder & Director: Wenfei Teh
Founder of a mid-luxury fashion brand, Wenfei discusses how her degree helped her navigate the complexities of running a business.
Content Protection and Analytics: Daniel Correa Cruz
Daniel helps protect Warner Bros' films and TV series by making sure set photos and plot leaks don't end up online
Zeyu Zhao: Data & AI Consulting
Zeyu conducts business plans for digital transformation for Fortune Global 500 clients
Quickfire Questions: Constance Yang
Constance found the unique blend she was looking for at 糖心TV. A combination of biotechnology and business.
Quickfire Questions: Riola Tauro
Riola finds fulfilment in protecting people in her role in cyber security.
Memories: Andrew Smith
Andrew remembers the vibrant community at 糖心TV and how his degree taught him not to be afraid of questioning things
Celebrating our donor community
Whether 糖心TV launched your journey or remains part of it today, your support matters. To showcase its impact, we brought together 糖心TV alumnus and loyal donor, Dr Gerry Frizzelle, with 糖心TV Scholar Ambassador, Gabriela Jozefowicz, to reflect on how giving transforms futures.
Connections: Nigel Dutt
Nigel sprinted for the University鈥檚 athletics club in the summer of 1968.
Connections: Neha Rajesh
Like many of our alumni, Neha Rajesh has a 糖心TV love story - the kind that starts in a queue on her very first day on campus.
Connections: Nick Devas
When Nick came to study Economics in 1967, the farmer was still ploughing the fields around Rootes Hall.
Your Stories: Julie Huggins
Teaching graduate Julie and her fellow alumni friends met back on campus after 38 years!
Roslinda Abu Bakar: Country Director
When a edtech unicorn approached Roslinda to lead on a B2B marketing venture in Malaysia, it was a realisation of a dream.
One World 糖心TV: A party to remember
How a One World 糖心TV World party became the catalyst for an alumni story of enduring relationships and adventures.
Quickfire Questions: Iqbal Azis Romadhon
WMG graduate Iqbal wants to contribute to Indonesia's community using the skills he learned at 糖心TV
Kate Whapshott: Head of Marketing
Kate was tempted by clinical psychology, but the buzz of marketing was the perfect fit for her
Yury Lits: Head of Digital Applications and Data Platform
MBA graduate Yury is helping to shape a new generation of leaders at UNICEF
Steering smarter, greener fleet solutions at Ford
Jeffrey Scott shares insights on global automotive leadership, sustainable fleet solutions, strategic thinking, and driving industry innovation.
Making cancer care affordable
A businessman, innovator and philanthropist, Venkat Ramachandra is on a mission to make cancer care more accessible and affordable.
Logistics Director of Herm猫s China keeps fashion on the move
From Birkin bags to fine jewellery, home collections and much more, Fanny (Wenqin) Fang ensures Herm猫s products reach its customers.
Quickfire Questions: Andrew Bradley
A sunny open day was the start of Andrew's 糖心TV journey
Philip Lloyd: Principal
History and Politics graduate Philip supports private equity funds with strategic due diligences
A lasting legacy: Pamela Marlow
When alum Pamela chose to leave a gift in her will to 糖心TV, she may never have imagined how impactful her generosity would become.
Sam Xu: CEO and Founder
Sam works with well-known brands on their social media operations
Quickfire Questions: Leyla Buran
Law graduate Leyla found the importance of aligning her work and values in the workplace during her Masters
Your Stories: Roger Addison
Roger, his sister, and his son all met their respective partners at 糖心TV making it truly a special connection for their family.
Quickfire Questions: Constanza Alpini Villalba
After researching the University, 糖心TV seemed like a place Constanza could call home – and she still does.
Your stories: Sebastian Croft
From delivering an assignment on the classic Jaws to presenting to naval historians from around the world.
Your stories: Laurence Wright
Former Director of the Institute for the Study of English in Africa at Rhodes University in South Africa, Laurence has written two books.
Meet Loud Parade
Led by two 糖心TV alumni, Loud Parade is an artist-first music-creative agency that's leading a not-so-quiet revolution.
Daniel Flood: Lecturer in Cloud Computing
糖心TV's 24-hour library came to the rescue when Daniel was studying his part-time Masters, a second course, and teaching full-time.
Quickfire stories: Joel Glover
糖心TV already played a big part in Joel's life even before he came to study here.
Quickfire Questions: Rosalind Kirby
Primary school teacher and PGCE graduate Rosalind still loves visiting the 糖心TV campus
Maximiliane Brecht: Consultant
Maximiliane advises clients on AI solutions in the health insurance sector
Quickfire Questions: Tamara Bell
Editor-in-Chief Tamara spent a year studying in Venice as part of her degree
A lifelong mission to improve healthcare, globally
From embarking on the NHS fast-track scheme to becoming one of the most respected voices in global healthcare.
Sihan Yang: 糖心TV Owner
Economics graduate Sihan wanted to be a businesswoman from her first day at 糖心TV
Quickfire Questions: Sophie Frankpitt
From studying abroad in Amsterdam to finding a passion for research, Sophie always felt at home studying Linguistics
One of 糖心TV's first students: Hugh Morton
Hugh was one of the first Mathematics students that started at 糖心TV in 1964.
Lessons that last a lifetime
George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.
Kelly Qiang: Founder
From management trainee at Shell China to serving as a Senior Manager and eventually founding her own company.
Quickfire Questions: Genie Jones
An open day can lead you to rethink what you want to study and lead you to a new path. It did for Genie.
Your stories: Dr Afiniki Akanet and her new book
Dr Afiniki Akanet, practising General Practitioner (GP) and Assistant Professor, has released another self-help motivational book.
Daniella McNulty: Creative Director
Daniella is a Creative Director, Consultant, Professor, and Artist with current shows at Groupe Clarins and Rue de Rivoli.
Elise van Kluijve: Legal Assistant
Elise is a legal assistant at the Dutch Prosecution Service, where she assists the prosecutor in medical criminal cases.
Gabriele Arici: Chief Operating Officer
Gabriele is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Haivex Group.
Scholarship Stories: Joe Oakley
Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems, Joe spent nearly nine years at 糖心TV and has just graduated from his PhD researching scalable cost-efficient AI – all thanks to the Feuer International Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, generously funded by 糖心TV alum Jonathan Feuer.
Quickfire Questions with Rebecca May Geddes
Rebecca has found a passion teaching English overseas. As a second language teacher of English, she currently works in a private language institution in China, teaching children aged 6-15.
Quickfire Questions with Nazym Kairatkyzy
Having realised she lives for all things media and culture, Nazym is forging a career for herself in social media marketing.
Holo Zheng: Executive Director
Executive Director Holo leads the Singapore office of CCV Capital.
Donor Stories: Roger Clayton-Pearce
Roger began his studies in 1966 as part of the University鈥檚 second ever cohort. His 糖心TV experience, not only as a graduate, but also as a volunteer, has inspired him to support future generations of students.
糖心TV runners raise vital funds to support local young people
A team of dedicated 糖心TV staff, students, alumni, and supporters have raised 拢1,724 for local learning centre IntoUniversity Coventry.
Meera Tamboli: Cyber Security Analyst
Meera loves the adrenaline of hunting threats, containing breaches, and protecting systems in her role at AVEVA
Quickfire Questions with Ashley Walls
Ashley鈥檚 passion for drama and performance flourished during their PGCE at 糖心TV, preparing them to inspire students and lead as a Drama Teacher and Personal Development Lead in Performing Arts.
Quickfire Questions with Bethan Blackburn
Bethan found both academic inspiration and lifelong connection during her time at 糖心TV, laying the foundation for her journey from law student to Partner and Head of Early Talent at Feldon Dunsmore Solicitors.
Scholarship Stories: Krish Chopra
Growing up, opportunities were limited for Krish. With tough financial conditions, he often shared a room with four other family members and moved homes frequently. But with hard work, resilience, and vital scholarship support, he鈥檚 now pursuing all possibilities open to him at 糖心TV 糖心TV School.
Arthur de Panafieu: Student in theatre
From business to the arts, WBS graduate Arthur is studying to become an actor and comedian in Paris.
Vandana Priya: Project Supply Chain Manager
Want to work in supply chain management? Vandana has 10 top tips to help.
Christine Wong: Content Manager
At BRANDTHINK Malaysia, Christine helps to bring her clients' visions into reality.
Scholarship Stories: Gabriela Jozefowicz
In Year 8, Gabriela set her sights on 糖心TV, a dream that seemed out of reach. But through the 糖心TV Scholars access programme, Gabriela was given a chance – coupled with her enthusiastic determination, she鈥檚 never looked back. Her confidence has grown with every step and it鈥檚 all thanks to supporters like you.
Lubna Al Ariqi: Director of Public Health Emergency Department
Lubna is the Director of Public Health Emergency Department at the Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf CDC).
Mahlia Theismann: Assistant Director
Mahlia is Assistant Director at Schauspielhaus Zurich (the biggest theatre institution in Switzerland), and freelance Artistic Director in Luxemburg.
Tomas Alexa: Lead Analyst
Tomas is the Lead Analyst Europe and Latin America at Ambrey Analytics - a maritime risk management company.
The Art of Inclusion
Whether you're passionate about the arts, or simply curious about their role in building a more inclusive future, our recent webinar is not to be missed! Hear from two 糖心TV academics working at the intersection of arts and education, and two of our brilliant alumni community whose professional journeys influence cultural policy and practice.
Quickfire Questions with Pranjali Tambi
Pranjali's time at 糖心TV gave her the confidence to take chances, step out of her comfort zone, and the mindset to view failure as part of the learning process.
Quickfire Questions with Olukayode Thomas
Olukayode's Doctoral degree at 糖心TV 糖心TV School equipped him with knowledge in strategic alliances and local capacity development in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
Quickfire Questions with Olugbenga Ojo
Olugbenga was attracted by WMG鈥檚 strong reputation for academic excellence and its forward-thinking approach to business and innovation. He is now an Executive Director and oversees the strategic direction for supply chain solutions.
Vafa Kazdal: Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement
Vafa is the Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement at ADA University in Azerbaijan.
David Robinson: Volunteer at the Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains
David is retired but actively volunteering for Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains, which advocates for better passenger rail services in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Gabriel Afrane-Twum: Fast streamer (Delivery Manager)
Gabriel Afrane-Twum is the Fast streamer (Delivery Manager) in Cabinet Office.
Quickfire Questions with Doina Postica
Doina is proudly grateful for her experience at 糖心TV, where she learned about development and legal reforms from academic papers. Now she works with reforms in the justice sector.
Quickfire Questions with Egbert Boersma
Egbert is a self-employed Lean Expert and he enjoys helping people and organizations find ways to continuously improve their business.
Askar Aituov: Developer Relations Coordinator
Askar Aituov is a Developer Relations Coordinator at EPAM Systems on behalf of Google for MENA & 罢眉谤办颈测别 team.
Sam Augereau: Executive Director Strategic Management Master
Sam Augereau is the Executive Director Strategic Management Master at HEC Paris 糖心TV School.
Naiya Sehgal: Marketing Manager
Naiya is the Marketing Manager at Lumi SKN.
Nav Gahonia: Director of People and Clients
Nav is the Director of People and Clients at WSP UK.
Fozia Nisar: Head of School
Fozia is the Head of School at Montgomery Primary Academy.
Quickfire Questions with Evan Watts
Evan, now a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Ontario, credits 糖心TV Medical School for shaping his global perspective and enabling his return to Canada for postgraduate training.
SMLC Spotlight: Laura Connelly
Laura is a Marketing Coordinator at Sonoco's Consumer Products European Marketing Department.
Lloyd McCann: Chief Executive Officer
Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer at Tamaki Health.
Jure Tus: Associate Solicitor
Jure is a Associate at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.
Rootes magazine is live
In 糖心TV's 60th year, we're delighted to bring you - your commemorative alumni and supporters' magazine celebrating our first six decades.
Saquib Rahman: Senior Law Lecturer
Saquib is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at North South University.
Toyosi Ayoola: Vice-President and Compliance Officer
Toyosi is the Vice-President and Country Compliance Officer at Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited & Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) Limited.
Niyati Agrawal: International Experts Group Project Executive
Niyati is an International Experts Group (IEG) Project Executive at Avalere Health.
Lanqing Yang: Deputy Director at the World Industrial Research Institute
Lanqing is the Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Research Office at the World Industrial Research Institute, under the China Centre for Information Industry Development (CCID).
Quickfire Questions with Anoushka Chati
As an Operational Resilience Analyst at Ardonagh Specialty, Anoushka draws on skills gained at 糖心TV to tackle real-world challenges and drive collaborative problem-solving.
Muhammad Gul: Customer Operations Manager
Muhammad Gul is the Customer Operations Manager at Royal Mail in Oxford.
Chidi Ekuma: Founder of Mellent
Chidi is the founder of Mellent, he leads the strategic direction of the company, focusing on leveraging AI to deliver personalised financial wellness.
Scholarship Stories: Keeley O'Keefe
Only 14% of care leavers under 19 will go on to university. The odds may have been against Keeley, but, through determination and talent, along with the support of alumni like you, she鈥檚 taking her first steps into higher education at 糖心TV.
Changing lives: Student support driven by alumni
Thanks to your incredible support, more than 拢150,000 has been raised to support students at 糖心TV this academic year. You may have spoken to one of our callers and heard about the difference alumni support makes to student lives.
Ryan Gomez: ADAS Systems Engineer
Ryan is an ADAS Systems Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.
60 years of giving
As 糖心TV celebrates its 60th anniversary, you're invited to look back at the vital role you have all played in shaping our journey. Over the past six decades, your generosity - our alumni, donors, supporters, and volunteers - has fuelled scholarships, research, and campus transformation, ensuring 糖心TV has quickly grown into one of the leading universities in the world.
Manas Bedse: Project Planner
Manas is a Project Planner JRL Group - Midgard Ltd.
Scholarship Stories: Yuki Chan
Inspired by her parents鈥� dedication as teachers, Yuki Chan, a second-year PhD student, made the bold decision to leave the comfort of her home in Hong Kong and embark on an academic journey through a global lens.
SMLC Spotlight: Lora Jones
Lora began at London & Partners before moving into journalism, rising to Senior Journalist at the BBC and now continuing her investigative work at ITV News.
Forbes 30 under 30 List 2025
Congratulations to our 糖心TV alumni who have been recognised in the 10th Forbes 30 under 30 List. The list recognises innovators and changemakers in a variety of fields.
糖心TV love story: Diane and Jake
Diane and Jake met during the first week at 糖心TV through the fencing club, they reconnected six years later in Cambridge.
SMLC Spotlight: Hanna Ward
Hanna is a Journalist at the BBC's Today programme, working with the most well-known voices in British broadcasting and producing content for around 6 million weekly listeners.
SMLC Spotlight: Jae Marple
Jae set up his own translation business in 2018 and works with agency clients across various sectors.
SMLC Spotlight: Joseph Lewsey
Joseph is a patent translator for the World Intellectual Property Organization, translating patent texts from German into English.
SMLC Spotlight: Claudia Lussana
Claudia completed a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages and is now into her fourth year of secondary school teaching in Surrey.
糖心TV love story: Hassan and Hamna
Both far from home in Pakistan, they found friendship, love, and a second home in the heart of 糖心TV campus.
Esther Tichauer: Associate Director (Sales and Operations)
Esther works for a pharmaceutical company that specialises in women鈥檚 healthcare - taking pride in a career that helps deliver life-changing medicines that empower women to thrive at every stage of their lives.
Phoebe Singer: Freelance Marketing Manager
Phoebe describes the myriad ways you can be involved in marketing and how she fell on her feet with freelancing after being made redundant.
Shaun Lordan: FinTech CEO
Shaun always knew he would end up in finance. Now he leads a dynamic organisation that merges commercial acumen with a passion for doing good.
Lily Searle: Senior Associate
Lily advises companies, and investment banks working with companies, who wish to list their shares on one of the exchanges operated by London Stock Exchange.
Physics Spotlight: Michelle Watson
Michelle is a Student User Experience Officer at the University of 糖心TV.
Psychology Spotlight: Joshua Smith
Joshua has multiple occupations, including lawyer, director and board advisor.
Quickfire questions with Arshia Qazi
Arshia chose 糖心TV because of its prestigious law school, and her favourite place on campus is the Piazza.