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.

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Wilfrid Obeng

Computer Science 2012

Co-Founder and CTO of AudioMob, an innovative audio advertising technology for mobile games.

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April Frimpong

Chemistry 2016

A Data Engineer passionate about transforming raw data into reports for analysis.

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Fiona Stone

Social Psychology 2003

Using real-world experience to influence policy and funding for young people.

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Sarah-Jane McQueen

Genetics and Biotechnology 2003

General Manager of CoursesOnline, the UK branch of Candlefox.

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ALEX'S STORY

"Concentrate on one thing that’s easy to change in your life personally and then keep that, maintain that, and then add new things eventually."

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Alex Bruce

Alex Bruce

Biomedical Science 2010

Founder of sustainable drinking straw company Turtle Straws

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Shin Suzuma

Shin Suzuma

Music Informatics 2008

Pianist and composer

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Sue Hobden

Sue Hobden

MBA 2018

Project management consultant and experience supply chain director

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John Mason

John Mason

American Studies 2003

Marathon runner

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MIGUEL'S STORY

"Be always yourself, do your best every day and have a positive and constructive attitude towards life and others."

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Miguel Barbolla

Miguel Salinero Barbolla

International Commercial Law 2006

Investment adviser

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Gazelle Twin

Tom Welton

Chemistry 1982

Professor of Sustainable Chemistry and LGBT campaigner

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Prashant Kumar

Prashant Kumar

Global Political Economy 2016

Public Policy specialist and strategic advisor

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Stewart Dalby

Stewart Dalby

Economics 1968

Writer and novelist now promoting renewable energy

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Efua Akumanyi

Efua Akumanyi

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence 1998

Software developer and entrepreneur

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Kit Bradshaw

Kit Bradshaw

Politics 2012

Sky News producer and broadcast journalist

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Neil Chalk

Neil Chalk

Artificial Intelligence 2001

Tech consultant and product manager at software development company 15Below

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Katie Dawes

Katie Dawes

Psychology 2009

Hostelling blogger and travel content writer

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Katie Lloyd

American Studies and History 2003

Development Director of BBC News & Current Affairs.

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Soumia Chajai

Marketing and Consumer Psychology 2017

An entrepreneur and pioneer who has set up the first neuromarketing lab in North Africa.

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MUHAMMAD'S STORY

"New experiences shouldn't be feared, they should rather be embraced with arms wide open...when I stopped fearing change it led me to so many new concepts, ideas and places." 

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Muhammad Mujtaba

Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2016

Spreading awareness of mental health with the self-help journal Meraki.

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Samuel Naef

Samuel Naef

Physics 2006

A physicist developing his own project, The Climate App.

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Kamilah McInnis

Kamilah McInnis

Sociology 2013

BBC Voice broadcast journalist with a passion for music and mental health

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Maggie Carroll

Maggie Carroll

Media and Cultural Studies 2010 and Digital Media 2013

Founder of digital marketing agency Vixen Digital

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TESSA'S STORY

"Be idealistic AND be pragmatic – there is a time and a place for both."

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Tessa Gooding

Tessa Gooding

Media Practice and Theory 2005

Ethical estate agent entrepreneur

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TASHA'S STORY

"I realised very soon after graduating that I wanted to work for myself. I wanted to do it on my terms and shape my own experience." 

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Tasha Marks

Tasha Marks

Art History 2006

Food historian and founder, AVM Curiosities

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Clive Myrie

Clive Myrie

ENGAM 1982

Journalist and BBC News presenter

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Anna Stefanaki

Anna Stefanaki

MBA 2016

Ofgem Strategy Manager who successfully balanced full-time work with two masters degrees

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ANNA'S STORY

"My first job was working at a Greek newspaper for a year. I got the job by reaching out to my network, and talking to the chief editor. " 

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Lloydette Bai-Marrow

Lloydette Bai-Marrow

Law & North American Studies 2001

Anti-corruption expert and economic crime lawyer

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LUCY'S STORY

"I am very passionate about the need for greater diversity and gender parity within the film and TV industry." 

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Lucy Brown

Lucy Brown

CCS 1993

Televison producer, author, academic and gender and diversity equality advocate

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Lena Erdil

Lena Erdil

Politics and Philosophy 2008

Windsurf champion and founder of the Lena Erdil Windsurf Centre in Turkey

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MARIA'S STORY

"Visualise what you want to do and where you can add the most value."

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Maria Fernanda Sierra Perea

Development Studies 2012

A development specialist with a specific focus on Latin America.

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Rhodri Good

Business and Management 2011

Project Manager at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

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Haddy Darboe

Anthropology and International Development 2016

A corporate fundraiser at Street League, tackling poverty and supporting youth employment

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James and Ruthie

James Shipley and Ruthie Walters

Sustainable Development 2019 and International Development 2017

Class of 2020 campaigners: NEAD and co-operative housing

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Steve and Elaine

Steven Donohoe and Elaine Bousfield

Chemistry 1985 and Social Policy and Administration 1985

Founded the online mental health provider XenZone together. Elaine's company published Steve's book Interviews with Beekeepers. 

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Dean Atta

Dean Atta

English and Philosophy 2006

Poet and novelist

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Abi Stephenson

Abi Stephenson

Philosophy and English 2008

Curator of the RSA's events programme

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Adam Monaghan

Adam Monaghan

Art History 1999

Technician at Helsinki Art Museum

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Helen Pankhurst

Helen Pankhurst

AFRAS 1987

Women's rights activist and Campaign ambassador, CARE International

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HELEN'S STORY

"It’s about time that there was increased pressure on the political establishment to be more representative." 

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Gazelle Twin

Gazelle Twin aka Elizabeth Bernholz

Music 2003

Experimental composer and producer

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Dominic Bliss

Dominic Bliss

English 2003

Author and football journalist

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Jack Merlin Bruce

Jack Merlin Bruce

Psychology 2011

Bicycle entrepreneur

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Lauren Conway

Carolina Farrajota Correia 

Biology 2013

Clinical researcher specialising in diabetes, obesity and haemophilia

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Polly Gilbert

Polly Gilbert

English and History 2011

Homelessness non-profit pioneer

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Liam Hackett

Liam Hackett

Business and Management 2018

Founder and CEO of anti-bullying charity Ditch the Label

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Andrew Mckechnie

Andrew McKechnie

MBA 2013

Aviation expert and experienced former British Airways pilot

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