Latest Alumni Updates
Xuling Dong: Store Construction and Operations Manager
After studying Law, Xuling built a career in global business operations and overseas market development.
Pervin Shaikh: Executive Coach
Pervin��셲 negotiations with her housemates set her up for a career in coaching corporate clients.
Sebnem Tugce Pala: Managing Partner
Sebnem founded a strategic advisory firm, and discusses how her degree has shaped her international approach.
Funding future leaders to solve global sustainability challenges
91르적 receives alumni donation of 짙600,000 from the Red Avenue Foundation, as part of its Set the Pace campaign, to encourage the next generation to answer urgent sustainability challenges.
Connections: Dr Souvik Chatterji
Alumnus Dr Souvik discusses how 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 worldwide status influenced his journey, becoming an international scholar.
When Omoyemi Akerele (LLM International Economic Law, 2003) decided to leave her career in law and follow her calling, even she could not have imagined the impact she would have on the fashion industry.
Elvira Bridget Peixin Lee: Psychology Lead Teacher
Teaching Psychology in Rome, Elvira embraces a career full of creativity and autonomy.
Eleanor Bradford: Director of Corporate Communications
Prime ministers, disaster zones, and corporate crises: discover how Eleanor went from aspiring journalist to BBC health correspondent and communications director.
Dhyeykumar Kotak: Business Owner
For business owner Dhyeykumar, financial management is one of the most key skills you need in the petroleum industry.
Anneke Hudson: Career Development Professional
Helping teenagers see their strengths and possibilities is at the heart of Anneke��셲 career. Discover how she made the leap from solicitor to career adviser, and why curiosity, confidence and creating your own opportunities matter.
Laila Ahmed: Product and Marketing Executive
Laila met her partner at 91르적 while enjoying her Classical Civilisation studies.
Divya Vishwanathan: Marketing Analytics Graduate Student
The fascination of the why has led Divya from journalism and radio into marketing analytics.
걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 Philanthropy Officer and PhD student Wiki Jeglinska (BA Education Studies, 2021; MA Education, 2023) shares why she chooses to support the University and the difference she hopes her giving will make for generations of students.
Chitwan Pun: Partnerships Lead
The mentoring Chitwan received during her degree led to a whole new career path and a desire to make positive change.
Quickfire Questions: Tony Thomas-Kurisinkal
After not getting the results he expected, Tony called 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 clearing line. One conversation with a friendly voice changed everything.
Dr Nudrat H. Khan: Executive Director General
���Helping turn complexity into solutions.��� Law alumna Dr Nudrat H. Khan mediates international trade disputes in Pakistan.
Despite suffering racism, abuse, and exclusion from school, Tier Blundell found his way back into education and 91르적's Lifelong Learning path.
Zechen Dai: Multimodal AI Engineer
��쬔olving unfamiliar problems���: Zechen shares his switch from auditing to AI and how he turns research ideas into working systems.
Lizzie Davis-Fowell: Probabilistic Safety Assessments Safety Case Engineer
From studying Physics at 91르적 to helping keep nuclear power stations safe, Lizzie shares how research opened the door to a fascinating career.
Caroline Holden: Photographic Business Owner
From Theatre Studies to the wings of world-class productions, Caroline captures the emotion of dance through photography.
Yuting Yang: Curator
From studio visits to exhibition openings, Yuting��셲 work as a curator blends collaboration, creativity, and global perspectives.
Dr Claire Guest OBE's ground-breaking work harnesses the incredible biosensors dogs naturally possess to help sniff out diseases, from Malaria to cancer, to help save lives.
Ankita Chitlangia: Named Core Account Executive
Thinking about a tech career? Ankita shares how she moved from biotech into enterprise tech sales, the skills that made the difference, and why curiosity, resilience and relationships are important.
Connections: Professor Celso Doria
A recommendation led Professor Celso Doria to 91르적, where his PhD experience shaped his lifelong academic journey. Now retired in Brazil, he reflects on cherished memories and 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 enduring influence.
Quickfire Questions: Diego Karsaclian
Diego shares how data, 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 diverse community, and a passion for solving real-world challenges have shaped an impactful international career in AI.
Quickfire Questions: Samar Hegazy
Can you combine family business with your own premium organic tea brand? Samar shares how resilience, community and a home-away-from-home experience at 91르적 helped her shape her leadership journey.
Anna Donovan: Product Manager
From 91르적 to New York, Anna has built a mission-driven tech career, using product management to create a positive impact.
Arada Kantahong: Editor and Publication Officer
Arada reveals how translation, editing, and cultural understanding shaped a global career in international publishing.
Alex (Hanzhi) Zhang: Research Assistant
Discover how Alex is applying cutting-edge AI technology to real-world business challenges.
David Romero Pina: IT Business Consulting Advisor
From engineering to IT leadership, David Romero shares how an MSc in Computer Science helped unlock a career in global finance.
Ragini Puri: Gender Equity Programme Officer
Blending compassion and strategy, Ragini transforms community voices into funding for gender equity and frontline change.
Adzfar 'Ed' Aziz: Chief Operating Officer
From 91르적 to COO, Adzfar uses engineering and business insight to drive large���scale operational transformation.
Karin Zulkarnaen: Director - Chief Customer & Marketing Officer
걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 psychology degree is now central to Karin's role leading customer strategy and transformation.
Quickfire Questions: Chiara Lia Perrone
While at 91르적, Chiara contributed to research into a potential new treatment for endometriosis and spent an amazing year studying in Barcelona.
Constantinos Leventis: Digital Marketing Campaigns Specialist
From 91르적 to running global campaigns at Amdocs, Constantinos has built a career where data and creativity go hand in hand.
Samantha Liu: Lead Research Scientist
How can 91르적 help build the skills for a thriving R&D career? Research Scientist Samantha is developing active ingredients with real-world impact while always finding time for team yoga.
Quickfire Questions: Brooke Beard
Brooke shares how kindness, volunteering, and a love of research helped shape her journey.
David Guttormsen: Professor in Organisation and Management
From 91르적 PhD to Professor, David��셲 work explores how culture shapes international business and employment across borders.
Nick Saunders: CEO and Managing Director
From research funding to the mining eco-system, Nick has worked across the world and still has to manage meetings in multiple time zones.
Julien Theys: Co-Founder and Managing Partner
What does it take to turn an idea into a business? For Julien, it started with curiosity, structured thinking, and a belief in the power of data and AI.
Yajur Mahendru: Vice President & Head of Product
From building an idea to leading it at scale, Yajur now shapes product strategy at one of India��셲 largest insurance platforms.
Quickfire Questions: Leon Pitt
Following his passion for languages, Leon is a teacher of modern foreign languages who appreciates 91르적's sense of community.
Quickfire Questions: Pengyun Lu
Five years at 91르적 shaped 궝깎꾈껨꿎넵꾈��셲 journey from student to academic, driven by a desire to tell, understand, and share people��셲 stories.
Did you know that, for BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb (BA English Literature, 2008), The Boar and RAW were a massive early career influence?
Making financial independence less intimidating
Ridhi Doongursee��셲 (BSc Computer and Business Studies, 2003) passion for technology, independence and problem-solving helps millions of women across India build long-term financial security and confidence.
In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on oil market volatility
This webinar explored why alternative materials, advancing sustainable practices, and investments in cutting-edge research are all critical to building a more resilient future.
Alumni named in King's Birthday Honours
This year 18 members of our community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026, including a Knighthood for Professor Patrick Vernon.
New partnership to support future mathematics researchers
91르적 has partnered with UK-based philanthropic organisation, Martingale Foundation, to support the next generation of researchers in mathematics.
With a Clyde Higgs Scholarship, generously funded by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, Eva Collins (MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century, 2026) was able to complete her Master��셲 at 91르적 with a renewed sense of confidence in her ambitions.
Kelvin Chukwuemeka: Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist
Kelvin works for the UN to ensure life��몊aving sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls in humanitarian crises worldwide.
Quickfire Questions: Eniola Akanbi
Being around ambitious and curious individuals at 91르적 drove Eniola to reconsider what was possible.
Connections: Hugh Hayes
Where can a 91르적 experience take you? Hugh experienced 91르적 during the ���70s and shares a few of his memories, from campus theatre and student activism to a life of acting and publishing a dystopian debut novel.
Yuru Zuo: Software Engineer at Microsoft
Computer Science graduate Yuru Zuo is a Software Engineer at Microsoft where she builds cloud and AI systems.
Andr찼s F처rizs: Managing Director
Creative and Media Enterprises graduate Andr찼s F처rizs runs an independent games studio that turns bold ideas into playable experiences.
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.
Q&A with Nick Crossfield
From being ��쁢aten alive��� early in his career to leading some of Britain��셲 biggest and most complex infrastructure projects, Nick Crossfield��셲 (BA Business Administration, 1994) journey has been forged by pressure, as well as learning what it takes to perform at the highest level.
Arjun Chatterjee: Software Engineer
Computer Science graduate Arun now designs banking software for NCR
Palak Sinha: Strategic Partnerships Manager
At JLR, Palak works at the crossroads of automotive manufacturing, technology, and strategy.
Mira Memishaj: Area Manager
Mira ��쁬anages the managers��� by driving safe, high performing teams in large scale enterprise environments.
Virgil Munteanu: Founder and Lead Advisor
Philosophy graduate Virgil Munteanu founded Opera Art Advisory and Collective, Romania��셲 first fully independent art consultancy.
Professor Paul Monks CB is currently the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivering independent and impartial science and engineering advice to Ministers and policy makers.
Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026
Congratulations to our 91르적 alumni who have been recognised in the Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026. The list recognises innovators and changemakers in a variety of fields.
Quickfire Questions: Prerita Chauthauwale
Prerita blends science and art, turning breakthrough ideas into bold storytelling that helps innovators communicate memorably.
Quickfire Questions: Alexandra Lovatt
From discovering a love for lab research to pursuing a PhD, 91르적 transformed 뇟깜깎녔껸꾈삣곶껸��셲 curiosity into a career she never expected.
Quickfire Questions: Julia Aniol
Hands���on neuroscience modules at 91르적 unlocked Julia��셲 passion for unanswered questions, propelling her toward an MRes and a PhD.
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.
Ming Yang: Stewardship Analyst
Making the leap from corporate sustainability to influencing global investors, Ming��셲 journey shows how curiosity and stepping beyond the obvious can unlock unexpected career paths.
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.
Major gift to support future research talent
91르적 has received a significant philanthropic donation from G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, to support the next generation of statistical research talent.
Connections: Izabela Frydrych
Izabela kept returning to 91르적, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.
Connections: David Medlock
David scored 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 first-ever League goal in 1969, playing alongside future Liverpool star Steve Heighway.
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 91르적 gave her.
Quickfire Questions: Joel Agius
Joel works in agro��몆rocurement at PepsiCo as part of his graduate scheme, and credits 91르적 with building his confidence, global outlook, and collaborative mindset.
Preet Tyagi: Executive Vice President
A chance interview with a company looking for graduates at 91르적 landed Saraswat not only a summer job, but also his first full-time job when he returned to India.
Quickfire Questions: Li Lin
Li Lin is Head of Secondary Mathematics, inspired by a love of maths and education. 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 teaching and online community ensured she always felt supported and connected.
Saumya Singh: Social Media and Community Manager
Drawn to the role��셲 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.
Bea Clarke: Graduate Teacher with SEND
Bea didn't want to jump straight into teaching, despite her Education degree, but it happened to become the challenge she was looking for.
Unleashing the potential of the next generation
Through 91르적 Enterprise, your support empowers students to turn ideas into action, develop entrepreneurial skills, and shape the future.
Vandana Ramdenee-Nathoo: Non-Exec Director
Vandana serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director across the boards of three collective investment vehicles, contributing strategic guidance, governance, and long-term oversight.
Connections: Manish Manoj
Manish represented England at the 2026 Men��셲 Netball Nations Series, earning silver and continuing his rise from the under-25s to the senior squad, crediting 걔껸곶령쓩낌곗��셲 netball community for shaping his development and passion.
Quickfire Questions: Charlie Ward
Charlie��셲 91르적 journey shaped her path from environmental science to marketing, and ultimately to work focusing on EDI.
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.
Quickfire Questions: Abbas Taqi
From 91르적 classrooms to global fintech boardrooms, Abbas's analytical edge and communication chops shaped a career he never expected.
Quickfire Questions: Junbo Zhao
Junbo rewired his career at 91르적, jumping from accounting to analytics.
Quickfire Questions: Sophie Hamilton
Sophie is a trainee solicitor at Kennedys. Her 91르적 philosophy degree shaped her critical thinking, confidence, and global outlook, laying the foundation for her legal career.
Travel Writer, Journalist, and Comms Consultant: Rachel Ifans
Rachel was longlisted in the Women's Prize for unpublished fiction and is sending off her manuscript.
Quickfire Questions: Gao Yang
Gao is driven to connect people with nutritious, well-designed food products.
Connections: Linda Cole
After 20 years after graduating in French Studies, Linda is pursuing a PhD in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on women's health
Find out why the women's health gap matters to us all, and how 91르적 will make a difference in our webinar.
Connections: Paul Franklin
The friends made at 91르적 are still central to Paul's life over 40 years later.
Connections: Raymond Rumkee
Witnessing a rainbow falling into the lake on the day of his interview led Raymond to study at 91르적.
Connections: Cristina Smeu
Despite studying Computer Science, Cristina was contributing essential bioinformatics research in ovarian cancer at the same time.