Spotlight on: alumni stories
From journalism to aviation our talented alumni are making their mark in the world. Read about their careers and how they are making a difference to people’s lives.
Our latest alumni stories:
Kacci Xia
MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2025
Chinese social entrepreneur and General Manager at Sichuan Blue Sheep Craft Commercial Company Ltd.
Megan Bond
MSc Strategic Marketing 2023
Brand and CommuniTEA Co-ordinator at Bird & Blend Co. B Corp
Shaun Ring
Computer Science 2013
Director of LHC Labs, a consulting company that offer custom AI solutions
Nadia Bob-Thomas
International Relations and Development Studies 2002
Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing at London Fire Brigade
Jordi Carter
Drama and Film Studies 2018
First Generation Scholar who graduated with a First Class degree and Gold Spirit of Sussex Award
LISA’S STORY
“There is no giving up, not for me. Keep trying to be that bumblebee butting against the window until it either dies or finds a way out.”
Huyen Le
MChem 2017
Materials Engineering PhD researcher who has been selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2024
Gavriil Papado-poulos
Electronic Engineering 1998
Project Development Leader for ATOS, focusing on innovation in the field of public safety and security
Amira Saber
MA Development Studies 2020
Egyptian Member of Parliament (MP) who advocates for climate action, AI governance and youth empowerment
SARAH’S STORY
“Take advantage of the fact that you are part of something huge and always will be, even after graduating from Sussex. Consider Sussex as a powerful network which you can always come back to.”
Benjy Kusi
Philosophy and English 2013
An inclusion and wellbeing consultant and online creator
April Cridland and Alberto Jesus Uribe Jimenez
Physics 2012 and 2016
Post-doctoral researchers working at CERN in the ALPHA collaboration
Kamilah McInnis
Sociology 2013
BBC Voice broadcast journalist with a passion for music and mental health
Millie Gooch
English Language and Literature 2009
Founder of Sober Girl Society – the largest community for sober and sober-curious women around the world
Efua Akumanyi
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence 1998
Software developer and entrepreneur
Marley Ahmed
Business and Management Studies 2018
Assistant Manager of communities, partnerships and influence for Adidas
Dr Yushi Chen
PhD Science and Technology Policy 2019
Green fintech advocate and researcher
Rimjhim Chakra-borty
Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems 2023
System Engineer at TATA Consultancy Services
Mo Kanjilal
English 1993
Co-Creator at Watch This Sp_ce, a multi-award-winning diversity and inclusion company
Dr Jodie Allen
Clinical Psychology and Mental Health 2013
Clinical Psychologist who leads the West Kent locality Emotional Wellbeing Team for the NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Helen Pankhurst
AFRAS 1987
Women’s rights activist and Campaign ambassador, CARE International