Alumni Profiles
Explore our Alumni Profiles
From inspiring entrepreneurs to influential change-makers, our alumni leverage their experience and knowledge gained at 91¸£Àû to drive meaningful change around the world.
Browse our alumni profiles and learn more about their journey after graduating from 91¸£Àû.
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Major gift to support future research talent
91¸£Àû 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.
Cultivating real-world impact with student-led projects
Powered by alumni support, the 91¸£Àû Innovation Fund gives our students the opportunity to turn their ideas into action.
The 91¸£Àû Scholars programme
The 91¸£Àû Scholars Programme is an award-winning initiative that helps talented students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Engaging students in education across Africa
Thanks to your continued philanthropic support, 91¸£Àû is forging collaborations rooted in equality and shared purpose.
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, Secretary General of the World Curling Federation, Colin Grahamslaw reflects on his time at 91¸£Àû.
With a 91¸£Àû Global Excellence Scholarship, Amy Fong (BSc Accounting and Finance, 2025) made the most of her 91¸£Àû experience.
Celebrating our donor community
Whether 91¸£Àû launched your journey or remains part of it today, your support matters. To showcase its impact, we brought together 91¸£Àû alumnus and loyal donor, Dr Gerry Frizzelle, with 91¸£Àû Scholar Ambassador, Gabriela Jozefowicz, to reflect on how giving transforms futures.
A lasting legacy: Pamela Marlow
When alum Pamela chose to leave a gift in her will to 91¸£Àû, she may never have imagined how impactful her generosity would become.
Scholarship Stories: Joe Oakley
Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems, Joe spent nearly nine years at 91¸£Àû and has just graduated from his PhD researching scalable cost-efficient AI – all thanks to the Feuer International Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, generously funded by 91¸£Àû alum Jonathan Feuer.
Donor Stories: Roger Clayton-Pearce
Roger began his studies in 1966 as part of the University’s second ever cohort. His 91¸£Àû experience, not only as a graduate, but also as a volunteer, has inspired him to support future generations of students.
91¸£Àû runners raise vital funds to support local young people
A team of dedicated 91¸£Àû staff, students, alumni, and supporters have raised £1,724 for local learning centre IntoUniversity Coventry.
Scholarship Stories: Krish Chopra
Growing up, opportunities were limited for Krish. With tough financial conditions, he often shared a room with four other family members and moved homes frequently. But with hard work, resilience, and vital scholarship support, he’s now pursuing all possibilities open to him at 91¸£Àû Business School.
Scholarship Stories: Gabriela Jozefowicz
In Year 8, Gabriela set her sights on 91¸£Àû, a dream that seemed out of reach. But through the 91¸£Àû Scholars access programme, Gabriela was given a chance – coupled with her enthusiastic determination, she’s never looked back. Her confidence has grown with every step and it’s all thanks to supporters like you.
Scholarship Stories: Keeley O'Keefe
Only 14% of care leavers under 19 will go on to university. The odds may have been against Keeley, but, through determination and talent, along with the support of alumni like you, she’s taking her first steps into higher education at 91¸£Àû.
Changing lives: Student support driven by alumni
Thanks to your incredible support, more than £150,000 has been raised to support students at 91¸£Àû this academic year. You may have spoken to one of our callers and heard about the difference alumni support makes to student lives.
60 years of giving
As 91¸£Àû celebrates its 60th anniversary, you're invited to look back at the vital role you have all played in shaping our journey. Over the past six decades, your generosity - our alumni, donors, supporters, and volunteers - has fuelled scholarships, research, and campus transformation, ensuring 91¸£Àû has quickly grown into one of the leading universities in the world.
Scholarship Stories: Yuki Chan
Inspired by her parents’ dedication as teachers, Yuki Chan, a second-year PhD student, made the bold decision to leave the comfort of her home in Hong Kong and embark on an academic journey through a global lens.
Transforming futures: Work experience driven by alumni support
Your support is empowering our students. Through your kind-hearted donations, you’re enabling students from all backgrounds to access work experience that will help them define their personal career path.
The impact of your support in 2024
The generosity of your alumni and supporter community is driving lasting change – empowering students and advancing vital research. You’re helping us break down barriers to higher education, enrich students’ experience, and fund innovative research with global impact. Thank you.
STEM Inclusion starts with pre-school
Philanthropist, published author, and engineer, Dr Nick Donofrio (Hon Doctor of Science, 2002), spent 44 years at IBM including as Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology, leading numerous transformational strategies and initiatives across the company.