#TogethernessThursdays: WW2 6 May 2020
This #TogethernessThursday we thought we’d remind you of how the University community has worked together in the past and continued to function even in extraordinary circumstances.
Alumni Donor profile - Nayomi Kasthuriarachchi 24 March 2021
(Statistics, Computing, Operational Research and Mathematics with Management Studies Bsc, 2001)
Nayomi Kasthuriarachchi graduated with a degree in Statistics, Computing, Operational Research and Mathematics with Management Studies from Queen Mary University of London in 2001. She is now self-employed and works part-time as a Financial Consultant. She told us about her time at Queen Mary and why she decided to support students during the Pandemic.
Alumni profile - Majeed Lashari 7 July 2021
(Public International Law LLM, 2017)
Studying on a Chevening Scholarship at Queen Mary was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Being chosen as Queen Mary’s Chevening Chapter leader is an honour. Personally, it has already helped me relive many precious moments from one of the best years of my life.
Alumni profile - Jorge Figueiredo Da Cruz 7 January 2020
(Economics and Politics BSc, 2017)
In the context of moving abroad to work in Thailand, I believe Queen Mary prepared me to work in an unfamiliar environment with different people from different backgrounds. Due to its highly multicultural nature, Queen Mary taught me to embrace differences and to use them productively and efficiently at work. For example, I have led regional projects in Asia with teams from different countries and consolidated each team’s perspective on a particular issue.
Alumni profile - Tomiwa Owolade 18 October 2021
(English BA, 2018)
[My book] is a critique of a tendency to conflate the experiences and cultures of the black British population with the black American population. Obviously, there are instances when comparisons are valid, but the assumption, which I found pervasive after the Black Lives Matter protests last year, that we can analyse black Britain through an American lens, is reductive.
Alumni profile - Tony Lock 29 April 2022
(Applied Mathematics BSc, 1981)
Mathematics underlies so much of the universe, society and everyday life but it is often hidden or some people are afraid of it.
Student Story: Weronika Martyna 25 August 2020
"My name is Weronika and I’m a second-year Dentistry student at Barts and The London. I’m so pleased to be awarded the Scholarship for Excellence this year funded by our generous alumni. Thank you for your support!"
Alumni profile - Teni Gogo 21 October 2022
(History BA, 2017)
This Black History Month, History Teacher at Ark Pioneer Academy, Teni Gogo, has shared how studying aspects of Black History during her degree at Queen Mary uncovered a passion for History that she has taken with her into her teaching career, and how her work enables her to continue discovering and passing on the wonders that History can offer.
Alumni profile - Ethan Fraenkel 12 April 2022
(Law and Politics BA, 2019)
Ethan is an entrepreneur who launched ProGrad with fellow Queen Mary alumnus Marco Logiudice (Economics, Finance and Management BSc, 2019) in 2021. Their aim is to make credit accessible and easy to understand for young people and students.
Alumni profile - Efe Uwadiae 22 October 2020
(Law and Politics LLB, 2019)
I would like people to know more about Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who was the first black British actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. Bearing in mind the Oscars have been around for nearly one hundred years, the first Black British woman wasn’t nominated until 24 years ago, and that’s a very important disparity. This is because British people often conflate African-American and Black-British struggles, however when it comes to the arts we have to note the significant disparities between the two groups’ successes.