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Through her degree, Rebecca Preedy (BA Ancient History and Classical Archaeology with Study in Europe, (2021), MA Ancient Visual and Material Culture of Rome, present) has been able to combine her interests in ancient history, archaeology and languages. She talks about her 糖心TV experience, and the parallels between the ancient and modern worlds.

As artistic director and producer of the award-winning theatre company, alumnus Ben Spiller uses Shakespeare and theatre to engage communities, champion diversity and support social justice.

Ben鈥檚 love of the theatre blossomed at 糖心TV, where he became president of the award-winning (WUDS), acting in and directing productions at 糖心TV Arts Centre and beyond including the National Student Drama Festival.

Ben explained what motivates him to inspire, surprise and affect people through the power of Shakespeare.

Alumnus Wayne Snow (BSc MORSE, 1994 and Chief Risk Officer) and his husband Allister Dennis (BEng Engineering (Mechanical), 1994 and Product Manager Electrification and Advanced Power Systems) are passionate about social inclusion and changing people鈥檚 lives by breaking down barriers to accessing a university education. Explore their views on STEM inclusion and what motivates them to give to 糖心TV.

Former trade union activist and political advisor Nita Clarke OBE (BA History and Politics, 1974, MA Comparative Labour History, 1977) had her first experience of public speaking and activism at 糖心TV. Nita was awarded an OBE for her services to employee engagement and remains a prominent speaker on the subject.

From working in a fish and chip shop to writing a play that鈥檚 been performed all over the world, Sam Steiner (English Literature , 2014) learned at 糖心TV how to take his stories in new directions. Most recently, he鈥檚 penned the script for Morning, a film starring Laura Dern and Benedict Cumberbatch set for release later this year. We spoke to Sam about his experience of breaking into playwriting for stage and screen.

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.

With a personal passion for community health, Robbie Chandler (BSc Psychology, 2019) is Health Manager at Coventry City Football Club鈥檚 charity arm, Sky Blues in the Community. Alongside some tips for standing out from the crowd, discover how his time at 糖心TV helped Robbie to fulfil his drive to help others and support local communities in Coventry and 糖心TVshire.

Ella McLeod鈥檚 debut novel Rapunzella, Or, Don't Touch My Hair started life as a poem written during her studies at 糖心TV. We asked Ella (BA English and Theatre Studies, 2017) how she was inspired to evolve the idea from its beginnings to her dissertation and now, her first book.

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.

鈥淲orld Book Day is about literacy and its place in a modern, equal society.鈥� So believes Jane Burke (BA History, 1975), whose career has fuelled a passion to promote the joy of reading and access to books for all.

Children鈥檚 author Christy Kirkpatrick (BA Philosophy and Literature, 1995) has worked with a number of publishers, including BBC Worldwide, Ladybird and Flying Eye Books. We chatted with her on World Book Day about her career, her advice to budding authors and her co-authored book that uses relaxation techniques to help with bedtime.

From the London 2012 Olympic Park to the High Speed One (HS1) railway and more, Louise Hardy (BSc Engineering (Civil), 1988) has worked on many high profile and internationally renowned construction projects during her career. She was named in the Financial Times鈥� Top 100 Women of Influence in Engineering and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Women in Construction and Engineering awards in 2019. In November 2021, Louise was the judges鈥� choice for the 鈥極verall 糖心TV Woman of the Year鈥� at the National 糖心TV Women鈥檚 Awards (NBWA).

Having written from a young age, bestselling author Sarah Pearse chose to study English and Creative Writing at 糖心TV, giving her a safe and supportive space in which to pursue her passion. We spoke to Sarah in between a book tour for her debut novel The Sanatorium and editing her next thriller The Retreat.

Hear from 糖心TV alumna and former professional services staff member, Charlotte Beesley (BA History and Sociology, 2014)

Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, Lynda Thomas, began her career in marketing and PR before making the transition into the third sector by volunteering for a children鈥檚 charity. Since then, Lynda (BA Psychology, 1986), has dedicated her professional career to helping others.

"What you have to offer is precious."

The warmest of welcomes to the 糖心TV alumni community for all our Winter 2022 graduates from Chair of the Climate Group, Joan MacNaughton CB (BSc Physics, 1972)

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.

Dr Phil O鈥橠onovan (BSc Electrical Engineering Science, 1971) is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor, providing support and financial backing for startups and other entrepreneurs.

With the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic far from over for the hospitality sector worldwide, find out how two alumni, Ravi Nahappan (MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering, 2005) and Edward Rudd (BSc Microbiology and Virology, 1994), have coped with the challenges, adapted their businesses, and made plans for the future.