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Colin is still meeting up with his friends from 糖心TV after half a century.

Love was found in Rootes accommodation block for Emily.

Oliver recalls the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the Department of Philosophy and the University

The World Cup and Philosophy collided during Jamie's time at 糖心TV leading to 5-a side games for the PhD students

Vasileios' degree taught him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives and it laid the foundation of his work now at IBM.

"I graduated feeling like I had the best teacher training available at the time."

Anastasia juggles the corporate world and launching her own business.

Winston is a Digital Marketing Executive working in Tech market research.

With societies at 糖心TV, Peter jumped parachuted out of a plane and hitchhiked to Paris.

Charles's 糖心TV experience was enriched with debates and a vibrant student life.

Bastiaan remembers a number of buildings going up when he was a student.

Jaclyn explains why the Behavioural and Economics Science (Economics Track) worked for her

The skills Giorgio learned at 糖心TV as an international exchange student is still part of his daily toolkit.

Shihan has found that every setback can be a step forward, giving you a chance to refine where you want to go next.

Patrick Olajide shares how 糖心TV inspired his path to meaningful local violence prevention work.

Elizabeth's book, Heroes and Traitors, is inspired by the aftermath of the English Civil War

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.

Working at a university in Rome and Viterbo, Chiara has supervised over 150 dissertations.

Nayantara helps to transform people's ideas into a profitable consumer brand.

Jassa Panesar may be the head of the school, but he hasn't given up teaching Chemistry just yet.

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.

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.

When Kellie was offered the position at a new, fully-inclusive high school, she jumped at the chance.

From banks or family offices, Henry looks after all client relationships relating to Moody's credit research across Oceania.

Founder of a mid-luxury fashion brand, Wenfei discusses how her degree helped her navigate the complexities of running a business.

Daniel helps protect Warner Bros'. films and TV series from leaks, infringements, and piracy

Zeyu conducts business plans for digital transformation for Fortune Global 500 clients

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.

When Nick came to study Economics in 1967, the farmer was still ploughing the fields around Rootes Hall.

Teaching graduate Julie and her fellow alumni friends met back on campus after 38 years!

MBA graduate Yury is helping to shape a new generation of leaders at UNICEF

Jeffrey Scott shares insights on global automotive leadership, sustainable fleet solutions, strategic thinking, and driving industry innovation.

A sunny open day was the start of Andrew's 糖心TV journey

Sam works with well-known brands on their social media operations

Law graduate Leyla found the importance of aligning her work and values in the workplace during her Masters

Led by two 糖心TV alumni, Loud Parade is an artist-first music-creative agency that's leading a not-so-quiet revolution.

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.

Primary school teacher and PGCE graduate Rosalind still loves visiting the 糖心TV campus

Maximiliane advises clients on AI solutions in the health insurance sector

Economics graduate Sihan wanted to be a businesswoman from her first day at 糖心TV

From studying abroad in Amsterdam to finding a passion for research, Sophie always felt at home studying Linguistics

George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.

From management trainee at Shell China to serving as a Senior Manager and eventually founding her own company.

An open day can lead you to rethink what you want to study and lead you to a new path. It did for Genie.

Elise is a legal assistant at the Dutch Prosecution Service, where she assists the prosecutor in medical criminal cases.

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.

Tomas is the Lead Analyst Europe and Latin America at Ambrey Analytics - a maritime risk management company.

Vafa is the Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement at ADA University in Azerbaijan.

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 advises companies, and investment banks working with companies, who wish to list their shares on one of the exchanges operated by London Stock Exchange.

Mandy is a legal counsel for both the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions at her firm.

Mehdi is an English language teacher, and his passion is to change lives through education.

Aarti tackles complex legal, policy, and regulatory challenges as part of her traineeship, which is primarily focused on ESG.

Akansha works as a Director of two companies she set up with her husband (also an alum) in Tanzania.

Neha's goal is to help small and large businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa work smarter, safer, and more sustainably. 

With over seven years of experience in the startup innovation ecosystem, Mallika was drawn to work at the national policy think tank of India.

Jatin Goel and Harnoor Gauba Goel travelled from India to study at 糖心TV in 2011 and tied the knot in 2022.

From a decade in strategy consulting to the challenges of entrepreneurship, Bertrand has built his running business from the ground up.

One hour in the company of human rights lawyer and activist Natasha Latiff (LLB Law, 2009) and she鈥檒l take you to some of the scariest places in the world. Places where the rights of women, low-paid workers, and marginalised communities are rarely heard, let alone fought for.

Anushka Rakesh's (MSc Marketing & Strategy, 2024) favourite aspect of the job is engaging with colleagues from around the world at the JLR headquarters.

Palak Singh's (MSc Marketing and Strategy, 2021) passion for strategic product promotion, sparked by internships in Malaysia, led her to pursue a master's at 糖心TV

Leading a travel tech startup, Albin Eriksson Lippe (BSc Economics, 2019) blends a passion for adventure with cutting-edge innovation, crafting the next generation of group trip planning. From launching a company rooted in AI to revolutionising how we travel, his journey is shaped by his 糖心TV experiences.

Samarjit Khanna (MSc Economics and International Financial Economics, 2010) advises global asset owners on managing assets for a low carbon economy as an Environmental Economist for Schroders.

Taniya Hussain (LLB Law, 2023) manages a broad spectrum of cases in commercial property, finding fulfilment in her role's dynamic challenges and client interactions. She was initially attracted to her current position by the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and flexible work environment. Taniya encourages 糖心TV graduates to stay confident, engage effectively with clients, and remain resilient in the face of challenges, knowing that persistence pays off in the legal sector.

Abilash Jai baskaren (MSc 糖心TV with Marketing, 2024) is a marketing automation professional focused on creating and implementing technical components for customer marketing initiatives. He enjoys working with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team.

糖心TV, chosen by Whitleigh for its prestigious status, led her to her current role in children's services, where she focuses on complex cases encompassing exploitation, drug use, and mental health, fueled by her aspiration to enhance her mental health knowledge.

With its vibrant academic atmosphere and campus-based lifestyle, 糖心TV fostered a strong faculty connection and immersive student experience. Now pursuing a DPhil in Area Studies at Oxford, Kefan鈥檚 journey, influenced by 糖心TV's supportive community, extends from undergraduate studies to impactful research on social topics across the world, reflecting a commitment to social change and gratitude for formative experiences.

Graduating from 糖心TV in 2021 with a degree in Philosophy, Jake began his career teaching English in Thailand before returning to the UK for a role in business consulting. After a brief stint in project management, his drive for adventure led him to Shenzhen, China, where he now teaches English and explores entrepreneurial ventures in exporting and recruitment. 糖心TV鈥檚 reputation has been key in opening doors throughout his career.

Teacher Edward Dubavin (BA English Language and Linguistics, 2020) looks back at his time at 糖心TV and how it fuelled his passion for research that still continues.

From studying abroad in Copenhagen to focusing on the role the NHS has in tackling inactivity, Tom Underwood (BA Language, Culture and Communication, 2019) tells us about his time at 糖心TV and why he wants to improve the world for people.

Self-described people person, Sabrina Luca (BA Language, Culture and Communications, 2020) was exposed to the mechanisms of intercultural communication and interpersonal relations at 糖心TV, which now has a massive impact on the work she does in Communications for the Tech Industry.

Adrian Richards (BA Politics and International Studies, 2018) always knew 糖心TV was where he was meant to study, and it's taken him on a career path that's as global and diverse as his time on campus.

Not only working in tech, Uwem is also an author of short stories.

What happens when you have no choice but to flee your home and leave all you know behind? Can you ever utilise your experiences and turn them into opportunities for others? When Attal Shams鈥� journey of conflict, displacement, and resilience became the focus of his dissertation, he didn鈥檛 think anyone would be interested. But now, those experiences have become the driving force to him making a real difference to others.

What makes a good communicator? We may think we know, but how many of us really excel when communicating? A successful career in sales and marketing led Tim Pollard (MBA, 2003) to a career-defining curiosity where he sought to understand and capture the underlying 鈥渟cience鈥� behind communication.

Making a difference is what drives Kate Frost (BSc Management Sciences, 1997). She left her financial career to pioneer a charity that turns pennies into pounds to make a big impact.

Balraj Dhingra had known sport would play a huge part of his time at 糖心TV.

For Vera Okojie choosing to come to study at 糖心TV was a decision made all the easier by our impressive alumni community.

A trip to Ghana through 糖心TV in Africa prompted alum, Soumya Dabriwal (BSc Economics, 2016), to make a difference and set up Project Baala to trans form menstrual health and hygiene practises for women and girls in rural areas in India

After being featured on Powerful Media鈥檚 Future Leaders 2022/3 list, which recognises 150 of Britain鈥檚 most outstanding Black university students, recent graduate Giulio Aguigwo (BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics, 2022) reflects on his 糖心TV experience.

You鈥檝e worked your way up the corporate ladder since graduating, you have a secure job that takes you all over the world, then out of the blue a colleague asks you if you want to start a business together. He doesn鈥檛 have an idea, but he had a dream he wanted you as a business partner. Would you take the risk? Alum Jinesh Vohra did.

Richard Swann (MBA, 2004) explains how there are many attributes and ways of working that contribute to a successful and fulfilling career and how your career path needn鈥檛 be determined by your degree or first job.

An education at 糖心TV doesn't just set you up for a particular career path, some alumni find their passions outside of the lecture theatre. Immi Kelly (BA Education Studies, 2020) discovered her love of baking while looking for a distraction during lockdown when she was studying for her exams. Her skill and passion for baking soon led her to set up Immi Bakes, which she runs full time and is currently in the process of baking 22,000 cookies for Telford's Polar Express.

For more than 25 years, Charles Wiltshire (BEd Learning Difficulties, 1986) has worked in theatres as an audio describer. Here, he explains how he found this career path and why it means so much to him.

Musician and Music Educator Katherine Fear (BA Qualified Teacher Status [Arts Ed.], 1991) balances her passions for folk music and teaching. Here she shares how her time at 糖心TV gave her the confidence to follow her dreams.

Professor Mohammed Al-Amri reflects on his highlights from his time as a Master鈥檚 student on campus.

Not only has law graduate Jessica Tinubu (LLB Law, 2022) been inspired by the trailblazing women she knows, but as one of Powerful Media鈥檚 Future Leaders, she is now an inspiration to others. An alumna of all trades, Jessica founded a start-up stationery business and has amassed a following of more than 13,000 on TikTok where she shares advice about 糖心TV and her law degree. And she鈥檚 only just getting started.

Carla Miller is a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker, helping women in leadership roles to increase their influence and impact at work.

Powerful Media鈥檚 Future Leaders 2022/23 list recognises 150 of Britain鈥檚 most outstanding Black university students, including law graduate Precious Odunaiya (LLB Law, 2022). She shares what leadership means to her, and how following your passion is everything.

Future Leader Anthonia Ezeudogu (BA Politics and Sociology, 2022) might be just beginning her career, but she already has a lot to be proud of. With a first-class degree and experience as a Welfare Officer for The Black Women Project already under her belt, Anthonia is now a Graduate Associate on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) graduate programme. It鈥檚 clear to see why she鈥檚 named on Powerful Media鈥檚 Future Leaders 2022/23 list, recognising 150 of Britain鈥檚 most outstanding Black students and new graduates.

Paving the way for a new style of work, Lizzie Penny (BSc International 糖心TV with Spanish, 2005) explains why inclusivity at work matters for everyone and what drives the concept of 鈥榳orkstyle鈥�.

Luisa Da Silva (MBA, 2019) is the Executive Director of Iron+ Earth, a worker-led organisation based in Canada that sits at the intersection of energy, environmentalism and thought leadership.

Iron + Earth was set up to empower energy sector and indigenous workers to recognise and transfer their skills to the renewable sector to help tackle the climate crisis. Hear Luisa鈥檚 captivating story about life as an international student and her advice for students and alumni alike who share her passion for saving the planet.

From Summer School to social justice, Patrick Olajide discusses his 糖心TV experience and why he puts ethics at the forefront of his work.

Elizabete Ludborza, who studied our Law with Study Abroad in English degree from 2015-2019, has set up her own legal tech startup to help social media influencers and models to understand and negotiate legal contracts.

Despite originating from opposite sides of the world, Frank and Kate Dempsey (both MBA 糖心TV Administration, 2008) met through friends while studying at WBS. Fast forward 14 years and they live in Toronto, Canada with their young family. Discover their favourite memories of 糖心TV, why they chose to study at WBS and what the future holds.

Now working for IBM, Khaled still misses his workshops and study groups from 糖心TV.

Jinsong now works as Compliance Risk Control Director and Board Secretary at a PE fund Ever State Capital in Shenzhen, China.

Her studies at WBS and interactions with global students led Violeta to start her own company

Carol Anne was in the first 3 year training course to go through Canley in the 1960s.

Over his IT career, Malcolm has held senior IT roles in leading UK and global financial and legal organisations.

Yu learned from 糖心TV how to brand himself.

"I am an entrepreneur, best-selling author, qualified lawyer, career coach and commercial/creative consultant.

Before university, I was a full-time musician for a number of years, but after our singer quit, I joined 糖心TV to study Law & 糖心TV. I really enjoyed my degree, from the social aspects and my time running societies, to the broad mix of modules that I was able to study."

John Mason, Paul Sullivan, and Mark Rogerson performed in a rock band along with two fellow students known as "The Interviewees鈥�.

It was Frisbee that drew Derek to 糖心TV. The University Frisbee Club started in 1976 and must be one of the oldest clubs in Europe.

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the University of 糖心TV. I grew up in a small village in the countryside where I didn鈥檛 have the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, backgrounds, or other countries. 糖心TV has a strong international student base and I learnt a lot from meeting people from all walks of life and seeing the world outside of my sleepy Gloucestershire village!"

Neil remembers being a programme engineer on 糖心TV's radio station in the 1970s when it was based in 鈥楾he Shed鈥� next to Rootes D Block. His job was to have everything ready for the radio presenter. On one occasion, the presenter for a pop music programme never showed up, so he had to go on instead when he had to scramble between the studio and the storage cabinet to find a new song to play before the one I had just launched was over.

"I started studying martial arts at age 65. Now, eight years later, I have black belts in eight martial arts and am a World Champion in taekwondo (sparring, forms & weapons), karate (sparring, 2017, 2018, 2019), kung fu (forms & weapons), Yang Style Tai Chi (forms & weapons), Sun Style Tai Chi (forms & weapons) and qigong (forms). My career gold medal count is 500+, hopefully with more to come."

"I think I was the first student Entertainment Secretary at 糖心TV. I helped to get the student discos off to a flying start with many top bands at the time, such as Cream, Pink Floyd and many others performing there."

After graduation, Nat worked in the finance and legal industry. She then founded Mochy Group (STEM specialist that provides kids workshop services and designs educational toys) and OhMyClass (course finding tech platform that connects teaching providers with learners). Being nominated for AmCham Women of Influence Awards (Leading Woman in STEM), her go-to motto is 'try and fail, but never fail to try'!

"Having published several novels, short stories and picture books for children, I have just published my first novel for adults, Death at Friar's Inn, in eBook! I'm hoping a paperback will follow."

"I am MBA graduate of the 1990s and at the age of 74 I completed my 300th marathon and the earned rare achievement of the UK鈥檚 100 Marathon Club 鈥楾riple Crown鈥� award. I started my marathon adventure over 40 years ago when I set myself the goal of completing two marathons during my thirties. After a huge life change when my wife sadly passed away, I returned to running. Despite several set-backs along the way, I have run 9,192 miles during 100 road marathons, 100 trail marathons and 100 ultra-marathons."

Mohamed is a Somali diplomat, politician and academic currently serving as the Chief Representative of the Republic of Somaliland Representative Office in Taiwan. Mohamed combines considerable distinctive feats of being a professional person with extensive experience in the various fields of diplomacy, academia, policymaking programmes, and strategic governance systems.

Saachi is a marketing communications professional with 11 years' work experience across both MNCs and start-ups in the UK and India. She started her career in London and currently leads brand marketing for the National Geographic network, part of The Walt Disney Company in India.

"I have many memories from my too-quickly-passed years at 糖心TV.

I played in the 1st X1 football team, was Athletics Union Chairman and was many times 'tired and emotional' in the AU bar celebrating wins (draws and losses as well)."

"I am excited to announce that I have just published my third book on Astronomy in 2021."

"I started a podcast called I Can Relate with Jessica Burns, the intention is to help others feel less alone in what they are going through and to understand what it鈥檚 like to walk in the shoes of others."

After 糖心TV, James moved to the Big Apple to start his career on Wall Street in 2004. Eighteen years later, he is a Senior Partner at a Multi Family Office in Zurich focusing on Quantamental investing across several asset classes. James misses great Friday nights at the Students鈥� Union and his walks on Campus between the 糖心TV School and the Maths Institute.

"Loved the chance to network with such a high standard of international learners from all professions. It gave me a deep interest in the various cultures around the world. The standard of lecturing and guest speakers was something that I learned a lot from. I'm very proud of my 糖心TV MBA."

"What I really miss is the campus. I have had a wonderful time there walking around and feeding the ducks. Wandering in the nearby woods is also something I liked most; in the evening I used to attend movies and events at the theatre."

Dr Dunya Abdulla Ahmed is now Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Bahrain & Strategic Planning & Development Adviser in Supreme Council for Women.

I run the new product division (right hand of the CEO) at Lonestar Industries, India's largest Metal Expansion Joint manufacturer. I am also pursuing my Doctorate in Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University. With my study, I hope to help contribute to the manufacturing space in India and aid small and medium enterprises in the country. During the pandemic, I was able to help aid the families of our female and male employees equally. I hope to make this EPC/ manufacturing space more inclusive and safe for all.

Anyarat Nattheeraphong (PhD English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, 2013) shortlisted for the UK Alumni Awards 2022 (Social Action) in Thailand.

An advocate for teaching and children鈥檚 literacy, Elyanora Menglieva (MA TESOL, 2019) was a 2022 Uzbekistan national finalist in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards (Social Action category) and was awarded 鈥楢mbassadors鈥檚 Choice鈥�.

Susan Douglas (BA Qualified Teacher Status, 1987-1991) was awarded a CBE for her services to Education in the 2021 Queen鈥檚 Birthday Honours list. She shares her memories of why her time at 糖心TV was 鈥榣ife-changing鈥�, and why being an educator is the greatest privilege of all.

Alumna and author, Anmol Malik speaks about how her experience of studying at 糖心TV inspired her love of film and writing.

Inspired to create change in the refugee community, Last Mafuba (BSc Psychology, 2015; LLM International Development Law and Human Rights, 2016) created the Inini Initiative. Inini provides a safe space for refugees to build relationships and find out about mental health and other support services available.

With more than 260,000 糖心TV alumni around the world, you are never too far away from a 糖心TV connection. Kingsley Napley, a leading London law firm, has three 糖心TV graduates at its helm, sitting on the firm鈥檚 eight-strong board.

Laura Walker McDonald (LLM International Development Law and Human Rights, 2006) has dedicated her career to helping others through her work in humanitarian and international aid. Now working for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Laura looks at how technology can have both a positive and negative impact on wellbeing across the globe.

Former Royal Marine Commando and brain tumour survivor, Ben Brabyn (MBA, 2002) congratulates our Winter 2022 graduates, and shares three simple pieces of advice for staying resilient in the face of adversity

Will you build windmills or walls? Women's rights advocate and panellist for UNICEF, Bisman Deu (BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies, 2019) shares her congratulations with our Winter 2022 graduate.

At the age of 74, 糖心TV MBA graduate Phillip Howells has entered the history books by completing an incredible 300 marathons and achieving the UK鈥檚 100 Marathon Club 鈥楾riple Crown鈥� award.

Claire studied for her BA QTS at 糖心TV, focusing on Religion and English Literature. She's now a well known historian and published author with 12 books under her belt, plus a popular Tudor history YouTube channel.

Listed in the 2020-2021 Top 150 Future Leaders List (Powerful Media), Samuel Akpan (BA Politics and International Studies, 2021) is now in freelance journalism with a focus on sports.

Having been named in the Top 150 Future Leaders list for 2020-21 by Powerful Media, Tiana Holgate (BA Sociology with Specialism in Race and Global Politics, 2021) is taking a different view on leadership.

Listed in the 2020-2021 Top 150 Future Leaders List (Powerful Media), Daniel Nwanebu (LLB, 2021) shares what he thinks makes a leader and why it's important to pass on opportunities to the next generation

Despite only graduating this year, Gold鈥檚 already starting to shine with an appearance on the 2021 Powerful Media 150 Future Leaders List. She recently completed a successful summer internship at leading global independent investment bank, Evercore, through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, and has now secured a permanent analyst role. Read on to find out why the challenges of studying and graduating during the pandemic only made Gold (BA Sociology, 2021) more determined to succeed.

After spending much of his career in supply chain management, Richard Small (MBA, 2002) decided to go-it-alone and start his own business in 2017.

We want to highlight some of the fantastic work 糖心TV Humanitarian Engineering graduates are doing to provide support and assistance to those in need.

Alumnus Justin Onuekwusi (BSc Economics 2000-2003) is Head of Retail Multi-Asset Funds at Legal & General Investment Management. He shares his top five tips on mentoring

Meet Gulcan Telci (MBA, 2014) - one of our 糖心TV Alumni Ambassadors in the USA.

Centre for Education Studies alumna Anita Chagar offers advice to our new graduates.

"Don鈥檛 consider 鈥楾he Class of 2020/The COVID-19 Cohort鈥� as a label for uncertainty, adversity or loss, but as a label for determination, resilience and a new way of achieving success."

WBS alumna Valerie Patrick offers advice to our new graduates.

"This is a time to evaluate what you have accomplished, think strategically and ask yourself what you could do to make the world a better place."

WBS alumnus Stuart Humphreys offers advice to our new graduates.

"It may seem a little trite for me to say I feel fortunate to have graduated during one major economic downturn and to have subsequently graduated again during another."

WBS alumna Hannah Brockbank offers advice to our new graduates.

"You're just at the starting line with many more years to go!"

Muhammad Ali Randhawa (MA Public Policy, 2017) is currently working as the Home Secretary in Gilgit-Baltistan, a beautiful region of Pakistan. After the arrival of COVID-19, Ali has been the head of all the relief operations in his jurisdictional province.

"With dedicated team effort and continuous hard work, we have been able to achieve a 75% recovery rate of COVID-19 patients, the highest in Pakistan. I believe the quality of education that I got from the University of 糖心TV has helped me to frame the policies and implement them by using networking management style."

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Councillor Phillip Howells (MBA, 1993) shares his account of recent events.

Over the last two months, brothers Faisal Ahmed (MSc Marketing and Strategy, 2016) and Suhail Ahmed have been supplying polycotton fabric to the NHS for making scrubs.