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A chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete.

I chose to study at ÌÇÐÄTV as I wanted to study at one of the top universities in my subject, and the flexibility of the course at ÌÇÐÄTV was a huge factor. I wanted to take part in a year abroad, and study other subjects alongside my degree, and ÌÇÐÄTV allowed and encouraged that.

A number of ÌÇÐÄTV alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Twelve individuals have each been celebrated and honoured for their tireless work and commitment, as well as the incredible impact they have on the world around them.

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!

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!

Manjot Chana (BEng in Applied Engineering (Product Creation), 2019) is a Technical Director at , a global business that specialises in aftermarket automotive products.

The opportunity to fulfil his degree apprenticeship stemmed from his role at Jaguar Land Rover. Explore how his experience at ÌÇÐÄTV, driven by a deep passion for engineering, has shaped his career and personal growth.

Antonio Abella, a graduate of WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV (MSc in Engineering ÌÇÐÄTV Management, 2017), is the Director of Operations and Innovation at . The company specialises in waste management and produces environmentally friendly products transforming decommissioned wind turbines into high-end custom furniture. Learn about Antonia’s time at ÌÇÐÄTV and how it has shaped his successful career.

Maths was by far my favourite subject, so studying it at university was a natural choice. I wanted a university which had a fast pace, a broad range of choices, and offered the flexibility to either stay in academia or transition into industry. ÌÇÐÄTV excels at all of these, so was my top choice.

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.

I developed good communication skills during ÌÇÐÄTV in Africa when I taught Maths (and Italian and ballet!) to classes of up to 50 children in Ghana. Likewise, talking about my independent projects in oral assessments in front of lecturers and course mates developed my communication skills and my ability to throw myself into something I found daunting.

Piers has completed his 25th London marathon.

Clive's curiosity and drive to learn continue to motivate him, a trait fostered during his time at ÌÇÐÄTV, which taught him critical thinking and presentation skills.

Mathematics was the only subject I enjoyed in school and found that calculus and probability really interested me because of how we could understand and explain real world phenomena. This motivated me to delve deeper into what maths has to offer, along with how it's applied!

In the past 12 months ÌÇÐÄTV alumni have been generous with their time and knowledge. We look back at some of the ways alumni have been actively getting involved and making an impact over the last year.

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.

Whilst the second-year essay and final year project were good opportunities to hone my communication skills, I found working on weekly assignments with other students equally helpful. Knowing a solution isn't the same as being able to explain it or teach someone!

A trinity of ÌÇÐÄTV ÌÇÐÄTV School graduates have made it to a global list of change makers who are still under the age of 30. Max Klymenko, Carlo Fedeli and Jasmine Yeo have all been honoured in the . Published annually by the US business magazine, , the list features young entrepreneurs and creatives who, in one way or another, are transforming the face of business and society.

ÌÇÐÄTV, 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 decision to attend ÌÇÐÄTV stemmed from its esteemed reputation and vibrant campus community, influenced by interactions with ÌÇÐÄTV 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 ÌÇÐÄTV and supported by family and friends.

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.