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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.

Graduating from ÌÇÐÄTV 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. ÌÇÐÄTV’s reputation has been key in opening doors throughout his career.

David Curwen (BA History 1985) was inspired during his time at ÌÇÐÄTV to pursue a career in Law. He is now devoted to helping people who struggle with legal problems to help make a positive impact on their lives.

From halls of residence to sports clubs and course crossovers to blind dates, so many of you have found love on ÌÇÐÄTV campus. When we posted on Facebook asking for your love stories you didn’t disappoint, and we’re delighted to share them.

The ÌÇÐÄTV Summer School (WSS) is a three-week experience for university students and professionals from around the world to discover (or rediscover!) the magic of ÌÇÐÄTV, 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.

Anita Chagar, Samita Sall, and Kerry Flora are all cousins and ÌÇÐÄTV alumni.

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.

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.

Two ÌÇÐÄTV alumni have scooped the win at the StudyUK Awards.

Benjamin Nuga (BA French with Chinese, 2022), has already diversified his skill set by working as a production assistant, scriptwriter, and musician and he’s also been a contestant on Countdown. Having only graduated in 2022, his achievements are centered around his willingness to step outside his comfort zone.

Anittah Owomugisha (MSc Engineering ÌÇÐÄTV Management, 2023) a Chevening scholar now working as an Electrical Design Engineer at SSE plc, shares her journey, shaped by the supportive ÌÇÐÄTV community. It was the ÌÇÐÄTV connections, from faculty to peers, that played a pivotal role in propelling the start of her career.

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.

Now working at the cutting edge of science and technology, Emma Arandjelovic (BSc Computer Science, 2002) looks back at her time at ÌÇÐÄTV and how it was key to succeeding in a male-dominated industry.

Theatre company, Speakbeast, is made up of ÌÇÐÄTV 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’ve been shortlisted for the Untapped 2024 award and will be taking their debut show, The Freemartin, to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.

Theatre and Performance Studies students were able to hear from alumni Zoe Templeman-Young (BA Theatre and Performance Studies, 2013) and CJ Webley (BA Theatre and Performance Studies, 2015) at a careers event in January.

Friendship, warmth, fun, and connections were the foundations that encouraged Puri Ragini (BA History and Politics, 2020) to head to ÌÇÐÄTV and build a successful career in the social sector.

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

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

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 ÌÇÐÄTV and why he wants to improve the world for people.

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