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Meet the International Office team

Pat Power, Head of the International Office

Hello! I am in overall charge of activities aimed at helping you to choose the right course of study here at Queen Mary and to arrive at the College well prepared for your studies and your life in London.   Studying abroad is a truly life changing experience, and on behalf of the International Office team I hope that your time here will be rewarding both personally and professionally.
After graduating from the University of Edinburgh, I spent three years teaching English in Singapore and Tokyo before returning to the UK to 'get serious' and train as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young in London. This turned out to be rather dull, however, and I decided to return to the world of education by gaining an MA in Sociolinguistics (Dissertation on 'Male-Female Miscommunication') and striking out for Taipei, where I became Director of Education Promotion at the British Council. I worked for Queen Mary for eighteen months based in East Asia, before returning to the International Office in the UK.   Recently I was awarded an MBA in Higher Education Management from the Institute of Education.  As you can see, I am a serial degree chaser!  I am currently studying Computer Science with the Open University.

Tel: 020 7882 3066
Fax: 020 7882 5556
email: p.power@qmul.ac.uk

Louise Sutherland, Deputy Head of International Office

Hello, I’m Louise Sutherland and I joined Queen Mary in August 2004 where I worked with the Schools Liaison team for two years before moving to the International Office. I’m the first point of contact at Queen Mary for students from India , Sri Lanka , Mauritius and Turkey . I regularly travel to these countries to attend exhibitions and to meet with potential students and their families. In addition to my various country specific responsibilities, I work closely with the international admissions unit at Queen Mary and our two offices overseas to help manage the overall applications process. I am also closely involved in the various international office publications such as our e-newsletter for new students.

Prior to moving to London , I graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MA in History and Politics and started my career as Student Recruitment Officer at the University of Stirling in Scotland . Inspired by the students I meet overseas.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need any help.

Tel: 020 7882 7492
Fax: 020 7882 5556
email: l.sutherland@qmul.ac.uk

Andrew George, Director of Study Abroad & US Exchanges Programme

I Head up Queen Mary's Study Abroad programme - for students studying here for a semester or academic year - with my efforts focused mainly on the recruitment of students to the programme.  I also look after our International Exchange Programme which allows QM undergraduates the opportunity to study in partner institutions in the Australia, the USA and Singapore.  I also have overall responsibility for the recruitment of full degree students from the Americas.

Tel: 020 7882 3066
Fax: 020 7882 5556
email: a.j.george@qmul.ac.uk

Ceri Bevan, Study Abroad Officer

Hello, I'm Ceri Bevan and I joined Queen Mary in January 2009. Before joining Queen Mary I was the Internships and Customised Programmes Manager at IES Abroad. I primarily work on Queen Mary’s Study Abroad programme where I focus on the marketing and recruitment of students.
Over the year I make visits to many of the universities and colleges in the USA that Queen Mary receive students from; attending fairs, meeting with students and talking with advisors.  I am also the first point of contact for students from Canada, Japan and Norway; an interesting geographic mix of countries but I enjoy the variety!
I graduated from the University of Glamorgan near my home town of Pontypridd, South Wales in 2000. I graduated with a HND in The Organisation of the Public Sector and a Business & Marketing degree.
If you have any questions or need advice please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Tel: 0207 882 3672
Fax 0207 882 5556
E-mail: c.bevan@qmul.ac.uk

Harry Gibney, Study Abroad Officer

Hello, I joined Queen Mary in 1999 as the Study Abroad and International Exchanges Officer. I am responsible for the administration of the study abroad programme, which allows students enrolled in a university outside the United Kingdom to spend a semester or academic year studying at Queen Mary. I am also responsible for the administration of the international exchange programme which allows Queen Mary students to spend a semester or academic year studying at one of our partner institutes outside Europe.

Prior to joining Queen Mary, I worked for the Registry at Imperial College, University of London for three years.

I have also been awarded the Professional Diploma in Marketing  by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, specialising in international marketing.

Tel: 0207 882 5074
Fax 0207 882 5556
email: h.gibeny@qmul.ac.uk

Ms Ruoshui (Ciccie) Feng, Senior International Officer

Hi, I'm Ruoshui Feng and I joined Queen Mary as Senior International Officer in 2007. I am responsible for the College’s international student recruitment from East Asian markets including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand, as well as supporting the College’s strategy of partnership with Higher Educations institutions in these markets.

After gaining an MSc in Marketing from the University of Birmingham, I worked in the private sector for three years before joining the education sector, where I found my real stand and interest. Prior to Queen Mary, I worked in the international marketing teams at Oxford Brookes University and European Business School in London.

Tel: 0207 882  5379
Fax 0207 882 5556
email: r.feng@qmul.ac.uk

Lee Wildman, Senior International Officer

Hello, I am Lee Wildman and I joined the International Office in November 2007 with responsibility for the College’s marketing activities in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam.  I regularly travel overseas to attend exhibitions and meet with prospective students and their families. A big part of my role is also visiting and forging closer links with international schools in the UK, as well as hosting inward visits to the Queen Mary campus.

After graduating from The Nottingham Trent University with a degree in English Literature i spent a year as a sabbatical officer before spending two years working at Bosworth Independent College in the international marketing team.

Feel free to contact me if you think i can help in any way.

Tel: 0207 882 5307
Fax 0207 882 5556
email: l.wildman@qmul.ac.uk

Nichole Carpenter, Laws Marketing Manager

Hello, I am Nichole Carpenter, i joined Queen Mary in December 2006 and I am responsible for coordinating the marketing of the School of Law, from undergraduate to PhD level. Amongst other things, I manage the content of the website, promotional literature, student and alumni profiles, advertising, attending recruitment fairs and holding presentations both in the UK and overseas, and assist both the College and the School of Law's International strategy of partnership and profile raising with overseas educational institutions and companies.

I studied German and French at Birmingham University and i have worked and studied in both countries. I worked in marketing in the IT private sector for four years, organising new product launches, press releases, newsletters and advertising campaigns. I escaped IT and joined the world of education in 2002, working in the International Office at London Metropolitan University for four and a half years.

Tel: 0207 882 3005
Fax 0207 882 5556
email: n.carpenter@qmul.ac.uk

Anita Walton, International Office Manager

Hello, my name is Anita and I joined Queen Mary, University of London in 2002. I am responsible for the office management and recruitment activities in Russia. Prior to Queen Mary, I graduated from the University of Greenwich with a degree in English Literature and have previously worked in Goldsmiths College, University of London and University of Greenwich.

Since joining Queen Mary, I have completed Masters degree in Buddhist Studies and a range of short courses with a focus on Marketing and working with international students.
I am the first point of contact for students from Russia and regularly travel to Russia to attend exhibitions and meet with potential students and their families. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help with either Russia or general information about the work of International Office.
Tel: 0207 882 5380
Fax 0207 882 5556
email: a.walton@qmul.ac.uk

Suraiya Seedat, International Office Assistant

Hi, I am Suraiya and I joined Queen Mary International Office in October 2009.  As International Office Assistant, I process and respond to student enquiries, receive applications, and provide clerical and administrative support to the marketing and recruitment activities of the International Office staff. 

I graduated from Queen Mary in July 2009 with a degree in Hispanic Studies and European Studies.   I also spent one year studying in Spain at La Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, where I gained first hand international student experience and developed fluency in Spanish.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help.

Tel: 020 7882 3066
Fax: 020 7882 5556
Email: s.seedat@qmul.ac.uk

Elsa Maters, Admissions Officer

Hello, I am Elsa and I have been working with International students at Queen Mary since I joined the International Office in July 2006.  I am now work for International Unit within the Admissions and Recruitment Office, where I process the undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation applications for International students.  I predominantly support the recruitment activities in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Nigeria.  Since joining Queen Mary, I have attended exhibitions and events in China, Taiwan and Nigeria.

I obtained my degree in European History and French Language from the University of East Anglia, I have also studied at the Université de Nancy II in France and spent another year working there.

TEL + 44 207 882 3141
Fax + 44 207 882 5588
Email: e.maters@qmul.ac.uk

Angeliki Polatou, Admissions Officer

Hi, my name is Angeliki Polatou and I joined the Admissions and Recruitment Office at Queen Mary in July 2005. I became a member of the International Team in the Office since its debut in January 2007. My main role is to support International students during their admissions procedure, which includes processing International applications at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Foundation Level.
I’ve studied Psychology in Athens, Greece and I completed my MSc in Cultural Psychology at the University of Bedfordshire. Before joining Queen Mary, I worked at the University of Bedfordshire and at a private Medical School in Luton.

TEL + 44 207 882 3080
Fax + 44 207 882 5588
Email: a.polatou@qmul.ac.uk

Samantha Christie, Admissions Officer

Hi, I’m Samantha Christie and I joined the Admissions and Recruitment Office at Queen Mary in November 2007. In November 2008, I joined the International Team within that office and my role now includes supporting International students during the application process and dealing with applications from International students for Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.

I graduated from the University of Hull with a degree in French and Spanish, during which I also studied in Seville, Spain and Montpellier, France. Before joining Queen Mary, I worked as student welfare officer at Malvern House, an International language college in London.

Tel: 020 7882 5511
Fax: 020 7882 5588
Email: s.n.christie@qmul.ac.uk

Dean Gonsalves, Senior International Marketing Officer

Hi, I am Dean Gonsalves and I joined Queen Mary in October 2005 where i am responsible for the development of the promotional materials used by the International Office during work overseas and for our regional offices overseas.

Before moving to Queen Mary, I graduated from London Metropolitan University with an honors degree in Marketing and International
Business. Since then i have completed the Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM).  I started out with Shelter before moving to Royal Holloway in the Educational and International Liaison Office as a Marketing Assistant.

Tel: 0207 882 7493
Fax: 0207 882 5556
email: d.r.gonsalves@qmul.ac.uk

Nabeel Vehra, Regional Manager Pakistan & Bangladesh

Hello, I'm Nabeel Vebra, I joined the International Office in June 2005 where i am responsible for handling all QM operations in Pakistan and Bangladesh. I am permanently based in Lahore, Pakistan and head up our regional office. I frequently travel within Pakistan and to Bangladesh to meet with prospective students and to attend seminars and exhibitions.

Prior to this position I worked in the Materials Department at Queen Mary as a Quality Administrator. I graduated from the same department with a MBA degree in 2004.

Please feel free to contact me for any information regarding admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
email: n.vehra@qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +92 42 569 2705
Fax: +92 42 569 2706

Bunmi Onwude , Business Development Manager: Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya
Hi, I'm Bunmi Onwude, I joined the international office team June 2005 where i am responsible for handling all Queen Mary activities in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. I am now based in Lagos Nigeria and head up the Regional Office. I frequently travel around Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya attending fairs and conducting interviews.

I currently hold a BSc in Business Administration, University of Abuja and an MSc in Computing, London Metropolitan University. Before joining Queen Mary I had experience working in the Banking, Telecoms and Education Sector.

Please do not hesitate to contact her for any information regarding admissions from Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya.
email: b.iyela@qmul.ac.uk
Tel +234 01 280 5123
Fax +234 01 280 5124

Elohor Egoh, Operations Manager, Nigeria Regional Office

Hi, I'm Elohor Egoh, I joined the International office team in May 2008. I am part of the team in charge of Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya, (based in Lagos, Nigeria) and assist with all Queen Mary activities in these countries.

Aside being in charge of the smooth running of the Nigeria Regional office, I  attend educational fairs and assist with conducting interviews and making presentations. I trained as a lawyer, and have an LLB and BL in law. I am presently in the final stages of my LLM Degree from the University of Lagos.

Prior to joining Queen Mary, I had experience working in both the litigation and law publishing unit of a well-grounded law firm, and have served as the legal officer of a security organization.
Do not hesitate to contact me for any information regarding admissions from Nigeria, Ghana or Kenya.

Tel: +234 806 317 9655
       +234 12805123 - 4
Email: e.egoh@qmul.ac.uk

Kelechi Ukwuoma, Business Development Manager: Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana

Hello,
I am Kelechi Ukwuoma and I joined the International Office Team in June 2008. I work in the Nigeria Regional Office based in Lagos, Nigeria.
I assist in the handling of all Queen Mary activities in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana, which involves recruitment and marketing in these countries and also visa counselling for prospective QMUL students. Since joining Queen Mary in 2008 I have attended exhibitions in Nigeria and Kenya.
Before joining QMUL, I worked as an Online Student Counsellor with Preparation for Life for 2 years and had worked also as a Public Relations Officer in a health institution.
I have a BSc in Mass Communication from Imo State University and have stints of work experience in media houses.
I love meeting with prospective students and parents and assisting them in making career decisions.

Tel: +234 806 423 6236
Email: k.ukwuoma@qmul.ac.uk

 

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