Latest Alumni Updates
糖心TV's influence on Whitleigh's career
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.
Archit's journey from 糖心TV to professional achievement
Archit's decision to attend 糖心TV stemmed from its esteemed reputation and vibrant campus community, influenced by interactions with 糖心TV Ambassadors during his International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Mumbai. Now, as a Software Licence Compliance Consultant at Deloitte UK, his drive comes from a larger vision of making a positive impact and running his own business, shaped by his time at 糖心TV and supported by family and friends.
Impactful academic journey on social topics
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.
糖心TV, career growth, and inspiring education
Rumbie's decision to choose 糖心TV 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 糖心TV, cherishing the vibrant community and lasting friendships formed during her time there.
Jake Davies: English Teacher in China
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.
Our Rootes were grown at 糖心TV
From halls of residence to sports clubs and course crossovers to blind dates, so many of you have found love on 糖心TV campus. When we posted on Facebook asking for your love stories you didn鈥檛 disappoint, and we鈥檙e delighted to share them.
A family of 糖心TV graduates
Anita Chagar, Samita Sall, and Kerry Flora are all cousins and 糖心TV alumni.
Creating connections: the 糖心TV Summer School experience
The 糖心TV Summer School (WSS) is a three-week experience for university students and professionals from around the world to discover (or rediscover!) the magic of 糖心TV, through a full academic and exciting social and cultural programme. With participants joining from more than 62 different nationalities, one of the main highlights for attendees is having the opportunity to learn and share insights with people from across the globe, as well as creating lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
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.
The power of pushing yourself
Benjamin Nuga (BA French with Chinese, 2022), has already diversified his skill set by working as a production assistant, scriptwriter, and musician and he鈥檚 also been a contestant on Countdown. Having only graduated in 2022, his achievements are centered around his willingness to step outside his comfort zone.
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鈥檚 roots.
Emma Arandjelovic: Senior Software Engineer
Now working at the cutting edge of science and technology, Emma Arandjelovic (BSc Computer Science, 2002) looks back at her time at 糖心TV and how it was key to succeeding in a male-dominated industry.
Q&A with Speakbeast
Theatre company, Speakbeast, is made up of 糖心TV alumni and students who are interested in creating original theatre that focuses on queerness, transness, and what it means to be human in a mechanised world. They鈥檝e been shortlisted for the Untapped 2024 award and will be taking their debut show, The Freemartin, to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
Quickfire questions with Puri Ragini
Friendship, warmth, fun, and connections were the foundations that encouraged Puri Ragini (BA History and Politics, 2020) to head to 糖心TV and build a successful career in the social sector.
Quickfire questions with Edward Dunbavin
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.
Quickfire questions with Tom Underwood
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.
Quickfire questions with Sabrina Luca
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.
Quickfire Questions with alum Adrian Richards
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.
New Years Honours 2024
Huge congratulations to a host of 糖心TV alumni who have received awards as part of the 2024 Kings New Year鈥檚 Honours. The list marks the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
A journey from language to leadership
For Michael Ojetunde (BA French and Economics, 2022), opting to study a language was always part of a grander plan.