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02 Jun

Yuru Zuo: Software Engineer at Microsoft

Computer Science graduate Yuru Zuo is a Software Engineer at Microsoft where she builds cloud and AI systems.

01 Jun

András Fórizs: Managing Director

Creative and Media Enterprises graduate András Fórizs runs an independent games studio that turns bold ideas into playable experiences.

29 May

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.

28 May
26 May

Mira Memishaj: Area Manager

Mira ‘manages the managers’ by driving safe, high performing teams in large scale enterprise environments.

20 May

Quickfire Questions: Prerita Chauthauwale

Prerita blends science and art, turning breakthrough ideas into bold storytelling that helps innovators communicate memorably.

19 May

Quickfire Questions: Alexandra Lovatt

From discovering a love for lab research to pursuing a PhD, ÌÇÐÄTV transformed ´¡±ô±ð³æ²¹²Ô»å°ù²¹â€™s curiosity into a career she never expected.

15 May

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.

13 May

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.

01 May

Connections: Izabela Frydrych

Izabela kept returning to ÌÇÐÄTV, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.

30 Apr

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 ÌÇÐÄTV gave her.

29 Apr

Quickfire Questions: Joel Agius

Joel works in agro‑procurement at PepsiCo as part of his graduate scheme, and credits ÌÇÐÄTV with building his confidence, global outlook, and collaborative mindset.

28 Apr

Preet Tyagi: Executive Vice President

A chance interview with a company looking for graduates at ÌÇÐÄTV landed Saraswat not only a summer job, but also his first full-time job when he returned to India.  

27 Apr

Quickfire Questions: Li Lin

Li Lin is Head of Secondary Mathematics, inspired by a love of maths and education. ÌÇÐÄTV’s teaching and online community ensured she always felt supported and connected.

24 Apr

Saumya Singh: Social Media and Community Manager

Drawn to the role’s 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.

17 Apr

Quickfire Questions: Charlie Ward

Charlie’s ÌÇÐÄTV journey shaped her path from environmental science to marketing, and ultimately to work focusing on EDI.

16 Apr

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.

14 Apr

Quickfire Questions: Junbo Zhao

Junbo rewired his career at ÌÇÐÄTV, jumping from accounting to analytics.

09 Apr

Quickfire Questions: Gao Yang

Gao is driven to connect people with nutritious, well-designed food products.

26 Mar

EDF Energy Group Head: Bruce Davies

Bruce is responsible for the nuclear safety of a power station.

16 Mar

Project Coordinator Intern: Qing Yu

Qing changed sectors from telecommunications into renewable energy.

13 Mar

Economics Department Spotlight: Jaclyn Guan

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

09 Mar

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.

02 Mar

Group Programme Manager: Krishna Sachdeva

Krishna has realised it's not always about upward career progression, but an exciting destination.

27 Feb

Quickfire Questions: Timothy Herrmann

Timothy Herrmann uses the organisation, collaboration and economic expertise developed at ÌÇÐÄTV to support evidence‑based policymaking in the Department for ÌÇÐÄTV and Trade.

19 Feb

Researcher of Monetary Economics: Chiara Oldani

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

19 Feb

Quickfire Questions: Nayantara Kochhar

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

18 Feb

Headteacher: Jassa Panesar

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

16 Feb

Founding Principal : Kellie Mowll

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

13 Feb

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.

11 Feb

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

10 Feb

Zeyu Zhao: Data & AI Consulting

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

09 Feb

Quickfire Questions: Constance Yang

Constance found the unique blend she was looking for at ÌÇÐÄTV. A combination of biotechnology and business.

06 Feb

Quickfire Questions: Riola Tauro

Riola finds fulfilment in protecting people in her role in cyber security.

19 Nov 2025

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.

13 Nov 2025

Quickfire Questions: Iqbal Azis Romadhon

WMG graduate Iqbal wants to contribute to Indonesia's community using the skills he learned at ÌÇÐÄTV

04 Nov 2025
04 Nov 2025

Quickfire Questions: Leyla Buran

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

31 Oct 2025

Quickfire Questions: Constanza Alpini Villalba

After researching the University, ÌÇÐÄTV seemed like a place Constanza could call home – and she still does.

27 Oct 2025

Quickfire Questions: Rosalind Kirby

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

24 Oct 2025

Maximiliane Brecht: Consultant

Maximiliane advises clients on AI solutions in the health insurance sector

14 Oct 2025

Kelly Qiang: Founder

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

08 Oct 2025
06 Oct 2025

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.

06 Oct 2025

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.

19 Aug 2025

Meera Tamboli: Cyber Security Analyst

Meera loves the adrenaline of hunting threats, containing breaches, and protecting systems in her role at AVEVA

15 Aug 2025

Quickfire Questions with Ashley Walls

Ashley’s passion for drama and performance flourished during their PGCE at ÌÇÐÄTV, preparing them to inspire students and lead as a Drama Teacher and Personal Development Lead in Performing Arts.

04 Aug 2025

Vandana Priya: Project Supply Chain Manager

Want to work in supply chain management? Vandana has 10 top tips to help.

02 Jul 2025

Tomas Alexa: Lead Analyst

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

30 Jun 2025

Quickfire Questions with Pranjali Tambi

Pranjali's time at ÌÇÐÄTV 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.

30 Jun 2025

Quickfire Questions with Olukayode Thomas

Olukayode's Doctoral degree at ÌÇÐÄTV ÌÇÐÄTV School equipped him with knowledge in strategic alliances and local capacity development in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.

30 Jun 2025

Quickfire Questions with Olugbenga Ojo

Olugbenga was attracted by WMG’s 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.

23 Jun 2025
23 Jun 2025

Gabriel Afrane-Twum: Fast streamer (Delivery Manager)

Gabriel Afrane-Twum is the Fast streamer (Delivery Manager) in Cabinet Office.

20 Jun 2025

Quickfire Questions with Doina Postica

Doina is proudly grateful for her experience at ÌÇÐÄTV, where she learned about development and legal reforms from academic papers. Now she works with reforms in the justice sector.

18 Jun 2025

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.

18 Jun 2025

Askar Aituov: Developer Relations Coordinator

Askar Aituov is a Developer Relations Coordinator at EPAM Systems on behalf of Google for MENA & °Õü°ù°ì¾±²â±ð team.

18 Jun 2025

Sam Augereau: Executive Director Strategic Management Master

Sam Augereau is the Executive Director Strategic Management Master at HEC Paris ÌÇÐÄTV School.

18 Jun 2025

Naiya Sehgal: Marketing Manager

Naiya is the Marketing Manager at Lumi SKN.

18 Jun 2025
10 Jun 2025

Fozia Nisar: Head of School

Fozia is the Head of School at Montgomery Primary Academy.

03 Jun 2025
21 May 2025

Saquib Rahman: Senior Law Lecturer

Saquib is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at North South University.

21 May 2025

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.

20 May 2025

Niyati Agrawal: International Experts Group Project Executive

Niyati is an International Experts Group (IEG) Project Executive at Avalere Health.

19 May 2025

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).

19 May 2025

Quickfire Questions with Anoushka Chati

As an Operational Resilience Analyst at Ardonagh Specialty, Anoushka draws on skills gained at ÌÇÐÄTV to tackle real-world challenges and drive collaborative problem-solving.

16 May 2025

Muhammad Gul: Customer Operations Manager

Muhammad Gul is the Customer Operations Manager at Royal Mail in Oxford.

16 May 2025

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.

15 May 2025

Ryan Gomez: ADAS Systems Engineer

Ryan is an ADAS Systems Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.

15 May 2025

Manas Bedse: Project Planner

Manas is a Project Planner JRL Group - Midgard Ltd.

16 Apr 2025

Esther Tichauer: Associate Director (Sales and Operations)

Esther works for a pharmaceutical company that specialises in women’s healthcare - taking pride in a career that helps deliver life-changing medicines that empower women to thrive at every stage of their lives.

03 Apr 2025

Nabiha Khan: Managing Director

ÌÇÐÄTV’s diverse and challenging academic environment helped Nabiha develop the adaptability and resilience needed to excel in the hospitality sector.

27 Mar 2025

Quickfire questions with Suzanne Ovenden

The interdisciplinary nature of ³§³Ü³ú²¹²Ô²Ô±ð’s helped her to excel in diabetes care and systematic review research.

27 Mar 2025

Psychology Spotlight: Yuan Cheng

Yuan is currently doing a PhD in management at the ÌÇÐÄTV School, Centre of Decision Research at the University of Leeds.

27 Mar 2025

Neha Rajesh: Google Marketing Lead

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

26 Mar 2025

Psychology Spotlight: Nia Helyar

Nia works as a Trainee Forensic Psychologist, she delivers Offender Behaviour Programs and psychological therapy to prisoners.

26 Mar 2025

Mallika Bhasin: Consultant

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

26 Mar 2025

Psychology Spotlight: Biswajit Chaki

Biswajit is the founder and CEO of Engramia, a start-up focused on transforming education in India.

26 Mar 2025

Physics Spotlight: Tom Dumsday

Tom is a Credit Risk Analyst at Jefferies. He analyses counterparts and assesses their creditworthiness.

25 Mar 2025

Physics Spotlight: Rohan Gadiyar Varadaraj

Rohan is a PhD student in Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, currently applying for postdoctoral positions.

25 Mar 2025

Physics Spotlight: Jane Davina Clark

Experienced in industrial research and development, Jane later became interested in astronomy and is working on her fourth book.

24 Mar 2025

Life Sciences Spotlight: Rushikesh Mhaisne

Rushikesh is a Production Scientist at King's College London, working to establish the new facility supporting AAV research.

19 Mar 2025

Life Sciences Spotlight: Isaura Garcia Manoso

Isaura's degree at ÌÇÐÄTV helped her to learn more about crop production, agriculture, and plant science.

19 Mar 2025

Life Sciences Spotlight: Ibrahim Rather

Ibrahim works with pharmaceutical companies on their medical affairs projects and events.

18 Mar 2025

Life Sciences Spotlight: Bethan Davies

With a background in biomedical science from ÌÇÐÄTV, she pursued a PhD in bone biology and later a postdoc in Belgium.

06 Dec 2024

Donal Connolly: Director of Credit and Collections

Donal helps bring light to rural communities in Africa through helping set up payment plans for solar panels.

21 Nov 2024

Computer Science Spotlight: George Lynch

George works as a Data Analyst at British Airways where he must digest complex mathematics and be able to communicate it effectively for stakeholders.

21 Nov 2024

Chemistry Spotlight: Ellie Clifford

Ellie discusses why she loved her time studying Chemistry at ÌÇÐÄTV and how it's helped her in her role as Admissions Assistant at the University of Kent.

20 Nov 2024

Tom Maidment: Sustainability Senior Manager

Careers are flexible, they evolve over time. Tom Maidment started as an Undergraduate Engineer; he now works in food sustainability with hopes to save one billion tonnes of CO2 by the time he turns 30.

19 Nov 2024

Anna Donovan: Product Manager

Anna's original career path was in the Arts sector, but it was a tech start-up that sent her off on a new challenge, working on a diversity of products.

31 Oct 2024

History Spotlight: Ricardo Aguilar-González

Ricardo's PhD in History focused on the impact of colonization on food, drink, and health in Mesoamerica.

23 Oct 2024

Spinning success with Pratik Gadia

Pratik Gadia is the Founder and CEO of a startup company that appeared on the TV show Shark Tank India.

17 Oct 2024

From childhood curiosity to career

Ozair Hudli's passion for engineering began in childhood, inspired by his family’s background in the manufacturing industry.

16 Oct 2024

Boost your professional journey with ÌÇÐÄTV Alumni Mentoring

WMG alum Ozair Hudli (MSc Engineering ÌÇÐÄTV Management, 2023), joined the ÌÇÐÄTV Alumni Mentoring Programme on ÌÇÐÄTVgrad to help other graduates and students like Mahesh Ram Krishna Raj, a current MSc Engineering ÌÇÐÄTV Management student, develop his career. Hear their perspectives on what it’s like to be a mentor and mentee in the programme.

26 Sept 2024

Anushka Rakesh: Commercial Graduate

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

19 Sept 2024

Shantnu Mahta: Forward Planning Engineer

As a Forward Planning Engineer at JLR, Shantnu Mahta (MSc Engineering ÌÇÐÄTV Management, 2022) benchmarks these advancements to improve safety, productivity, and revenue.

19 Sept 2024

Palak Singh: Senior Digital Marketing Executive

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 ÌÇÐÄTV

18 Sept 2024

Samarjit Khanna: Environmental Economist

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.

18 Sept 2024

Abilash Jai baskaren: Marketing Automation Professional

Abilash Jai baskaren (MSc ÌÇÐÄTV 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.

04 Sept 2024

Computer Science Spotlight: Mansour Aldawood

The challenges in Mansour's PhD journey helped him find solutions to complicated problems by dividing them into small pieces, and tackling them in small steps until he reaches the desired goal.

03 Sept 2024

Computer Science Spotlight: Teodora Druga

Studying Computer Science at ÌÇÐÄTV prepared Teodora for a graduate scheme in the financial industry, where she discovered her passion for product management through diverse roles and hands-on projects.

23 Aug 2024

Leading AI innovation and sustainability in manufacturing

Theo Saville graduated from ÌÇÐÄTV with a MEng Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering with ÌÇÐÄTV Management, in 2015. Alongside his studies, he joined WMG in 2014 as a researcher in Metal Additive Manufacturing, applying 3D printing for counterterrorism and policing applications. At a similar time, Theo founded , and is Co-Founder and CEO of the advanced software company which uses AI to fully autonomise manufacturing processes, primarily in precision manufacturing.

08 Jul 2024

Alex Bowring: Mathematical Consultant, Smith Institute

Maths was always going to be my subject; it was my best subject at school and the subject I most enjoyed. I wasn’t particularly career-minded, just loved doing maths for the sake of maths!

01 Jul 2024

Alex Holmes: Quantitative Associate, NatWest

Population dynamics was a module I did in my third year and was the first time I had been exposed to maths with real world applications. I really enjoyed seeing how techniques I had been using in a real situation. I enjoyed this module enough that I would go on to do a PhD in this topic!

21 Jun 2024

Christine's journey in art, history, and research

Christine works as a gallery tour guide, librarian, and researcher at Compton Verney Art Gallery, where their research on a 16th-century altarpiece is currently exhibited. Motivated by the discovery and sharing of new knowledge, Christine also gives talks on various historical subjects and volunteers at local museums and archives, drawing inspiration from their enriching experience as a mature student at ÌÇÐÄTV.

03 Jun 2024

Kieran Kalair: Senior Mathematical Consultant, Smith Institute

During both my MSc and PhD at ÌÇÐÄTV, I had several opportunities to communicate research to a range of audiences - some academics, some domain experts from industrial partners, some other students. This is something I am glad I started practicing early, as when I then moved into industry, I was already equipped to talk about science in a range of different ways depending on who the audience was, and what was most relevant to them.

03 May 2024

Impactful academic journey on social topics

With its vibrant academic atmosphere and campus-based lifestyle, ÌÇÐÄTV fostered a strong faculty connection and immersive student experience. Now pursuing a DPhil in Area Studies at Oxford, Kefan’s journey, influenced by ÌÇÐÄTV'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.

03 May 2024

ÌÇÐÄTV, career growth, and inspiring education

Rumbie's decision to choose ÌÇÐÄTV stemmed from her desire to advance her career and academic pursuits after six years in education. As a senior law lecturer now, she finds fulfilment in contributing to the progress of those she encounters. Rumbie attributes much of her growth and teaching approach to the mentorship she received at ÌÇÐÄTV, cherishing the vibrant community and lasting friendships formed during her time there.

18 Apr 2024

Creating outreach programmes to empower young people

Growing up in Coventry it was always a dream of Azzedine Dabo (MSc Analytical Science, 2013; PhD Chemistry, 2019) to study at ÌÇÐÄTV. Now working as the scientific lead of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Method Innovation Team, Azzedine shares the importance of giving young people exposure to university life through outreach programmes like the one he has created at GSK.

09 Apr 2024

The alum doctor bridging gaps in health and education

From medicine to mentorship, Dr Gabriela Barzyk (MBChB, 2022), discusses her career as a junior doctor and her passion for creating equal educational opportunities for all.

13 Mar 2024

Blending algorithms and botanicals

Meet alum, Lu Sun (MSc Statistics, 2008), who's successfully juggling a career in AI with her newfound passion for gin. We caught up with Lu to learn more about her unique career journey from an early start in cognitive AI to launching her own gin brand inspired by her family’s roots.

19 Oct 2023

Chemistry spotlight: Zhivani Varanaraja

The Chemistry with Scientific Writing course is a great opportunity that provides a flexible platform to hone both your chemistry and scientific communication skills. I loved the supportive environment provided by ÌÇÐÄTV and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. I would 100% recommend it!

11 Oct 2023

Chemistry spotlight: Yini Huang

What particularly appeals to me is the opportunity to gain first-hand experience within the BBC, immersing myself in the workings of broadcast media.

10 Oct 2023

The story of Jean Renwick

After a long career in public relations, Dianne Page (Dipl History of Art, 2007; MA History of Art, 2009) took the plunge to pursue her passion for the arts via ÌÇÐÄTV. Now with three novels under her belt and a fourth in the works, Dianne reflects on the milestones that got her here.

21 Jul 2023

Chemistry spotlight: Tasbiha Khan

The ASI course at ÌÇÐÄTV provides an excellent learning experience, where classroom lectures are seamlessly interconnected with hands-on experience with modern instrumentation techniques. The cohort-based learning style, guest lectures, and research seminars throughout the year really fuel curiosity and innovative thinking.

14 Jul 2023

Chemistry spotlight: Sherril Dixon

The level of support and encouragement from both the academic and administrative staff alongside your cohort's is an invaluable part of this MSc AS&I course, which stretches the mind and any preconceived limitations

07 Jun 2023

Hannah Lindley - Associate Editor (Springer Nature Group)

There is so much exciting research being done by the academics in the Physics departments that there was lots of groups to choose from when it came to picking a research topic.

09 May 2023

Quickfire questions with PhD Scholarship student, Dr Kimberley Thomas

We caught up with Dr Kimberley Thomas (BA History 2010, MA History 2011, PhD Caribbean Studies, 2020) to talk about her time at ÌÇÐÄTV, ahead of her return to deliver a Caribbean seminar series.

02 May 2023

Playing the long game

Journalist, author, higher education professional, proof-reader, and editor Annette Rubery (PhD English and Comparative Literary Studies, 1999) has spent the 30-plus years since graduating honing her editorial and marketing skillset.

13 Apr 2023

Letting language lead the way

Postgraduate, multilingual translator and communications specialist - languages alum Dom Johnson has been busy since leaving ÌÇÐÄTV in 2019. After almost three years working in Geneva as a translator for Swiss Federal Railways and Swiss Post, Dom (BA Modern Languages, 2018; MA Translation and Cultures, 2019) swapped proofreading for politics, moving back to the UK after securing a role as a Communications Officer for the Green Party of England and Wales.

22 Mar 2023

‘100 years of planning can collapse in the next moment, but each moment of adaptability helps one thrive 100 more’

Strategic innovation and sustainability specialist, Ganesh Malani (MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2019) epitomises the wave of young, dynamic ÌÇÐÄTV alumni focusing on strategic and sustainable innovation in Mumbai, India. Discover how his entrepreneurial journey started at a young age and how his passion for innovation is having a positive impact on a diverse range of communities across India.

17 Mar 2023

Bank transfer checks out

First class graduate Fay Inverarity (BA German Studies, 2021; MA Translation and Cultures, 2022) is translating her academic passions into a budding career after securing a place on Barclays’ Retail Banking Graduate Scheme.

14 Feb 2023

A history worth banking

A veteran of the City of London, Chris Wheeler (MA Modern History, 2021) spent more than 40 years in banking, working, and travelling across the globe. But he swapped investment banking for US antebellum history and Irish diaspora and fulfilled his childhood dream when he began furthering his education journey, first studying History at the University of Oxford before completing an MA in Modern History at ÌÇÐÄTV. Chris embarked on his PhD at the University of Edinburgh in September 2022.

24 Jan 2023

Community impact

Thinking studying languages would progress his scientific career, Tim Heenan (BA European Studies, 2015; MA French Studies, 2020) undertook two degrees at ÌÇÐÄTV. He didn’t know those lessons would pay dividends for years to come. At 71, Tim’s putting his research skills to good use and supporting his local community – and he’s not planning on slowing down.

24 Jan 2023

No stopping Future Leader Nosa

Named as one of Powerful Media's 2022/23 Future Leaders and a semi-finalist in targetjobs Black Heritage Undergraduate of the Year Awards, Nosa Charles-Novia (BA Film and Literature, 2022) is currently an MA in Writing student and film-critic intern. Here she tells us about her degree and why that little voice in your head is your most powerful weapon.

24 Jan 2023

Enquiring minds, inquisitive natures, and a love of learning

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’t be determined by your degree or first job.

18 Jan 2023

Startups, family business and the future of in-vehicle payments

Anish Agarwal (MEng Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, 2011) is an entrepreneur in the automotive and manufacturing space with a passion for technology and engineering innovation. Anish discusses how his experiences of studying and working around the world have shaped his own career, including his time with the family business Sterling Tools and involvement in several exciting automotive startups including Sheeva.AI.

13 Dec 2022

Playing your part and keeping it classic

For Classics alumna Katharine Broderick (BA Classical Civilisation, 2021, MA by Research Classics and Ancient History, 2022), 2022 started and ended on a high. From having successfully produced Bacchae for the ÌÇÐÄTV Ancient Drama Festival earlier in January to submitting the final assignment for her Master's degree, Katharine reflects on her time at ÌÇÐÄTV and the relevance of Ancient Greek plays in modern society.

02 Dec 2022

Chemistry spotlight: Samson Oladeji

The ASI MSc exposed me to numerous frontier instrumental techniques in Analytical Science; it equipped me with the nitty-gritty of many analytical methods and their applications in solving real life problems.

25 Nov 2022

Quickfire questions with Monita Mohan

ÌÇÐÄTV alumna Monita (MA Writing, 2011) is a content magician and pop culture enthusiast who has taken her skills across the world.

21 Nov 2022

How innovation and engineering is transforming the lives of patients on dialysis

Dr Mark Wallace (BEng Engineering (Electrical), 1996; PhD Engineering, 2001) is Lead Innovations Engineer at Quanta Dialysis Technologies. He is one of the team which was awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s MacRobert Award for UK engineering innovation. The creation of the Quanta Dialysis System (SC+), a compact and portable dialysis machine that is transforming the lives of patients with renal failure, is already being used across 12 NHS Trusts. The innovation is both CE-marked and FDA-cleared and stands to be a global leader in the multibillion-dollar industry.

27 Oct 2022

Keeping our pharmaceutical products safe

Ensuring pharmaceutical products are safe is vital for patient health and wellbeing. That’s the focus of Yvonne Udenwa (MSc Analytical Science: Methods and Instrumental Techniques, 2011), who’s Senior Associate in EU Regulatory Affairs Strategy at Pfizer. Discover how her time at ÌÇÐÄTV helped her to succeed in the pharmaceutical industry and what motivated her to pursue a career in regulatory affairs.

20 Oct 2022

Showcasing those without a voice

Theatre Director Ali Pidsley (BA English and Theatre Studies, 2014; MA English Literature, 2016) shares how ÌÇÐÄTV inspired him to set up a different kind of theatre company.

07 Jul 2022

Jeffrey Ede - Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer (Illumina)

My PhD in Physics was on Advances in Electron Microscopy with Deep Learning, so starting my role at Illumina felt seamless.

22 Oct 2020

Robyn Doherty

You will have lots of support available to you, great facilities around you and the opportunity to make life-long friends.

12 Sept 2020

Temitope Tosin Abiola

I think it is a very, very interesting course that I did and a very, very exciting environment, which gives the students the opportunity to actually try.

26 Mar 2020

Emmanuel Iheke

Arriving at ÌÇÐÄTV, I knew I was at the right place and that my desires would be met.

14 Dec 2019

Paweenuch Teerasumran

ÌÇÐÄTV is a great university. I enjoyed my time over there. I have met so many inspiring people and good friends.

08 Aug 2019

Maria Kariuki

It was amazing. What I really liked about ÌÇÐÄTV is that there's so much support given to you, everyone wants you to succeed

05 Jul 2019

Sofia Goia

It expanded my network and I was given the chance to work with an industry partner.

21 Feb 2019

Miles Capper

I've got very fond memories of being at ÌÇÐÄTV. I would 100 per cent you know, if I had to do it again, I'd do it again!

22 Nov 2018

Wai Hin Lee

The knowledge in this course is essential and comprehensive for anyone dedicated to researching polymer science.

23 May 2018

Juan Camilo Echeverri

It was a very difficult program but at the same time it was very rewarding

26 Nov 2016

Gregory Brown - Senior Public Astronomy Officer (Royal Museums Greenwich)

When I realised that science communication, rather than research, was to be my future career, my work in ÌÇÐÄTV’s excellent outreach programme was an ideal springboard into the sector.

06 Aug 2016

Andrew Lunn

If your experience was like mine, you will have a great time and learn a lot.

15 Jun 2016

Mark Foster

The course was very well structured with plenty of support, the staff and fellow students were friendly, and I enjoyed my time there.

27 Sept 2013

Christopher Nam: Forecasting Research Scientist

MORSE is a one of kind of degree that few universities have tried emulating with the same amount of success and reputation.

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