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Montage of alumni voices on our blog. Featured are the Singing Dentist, aka Dr Milad Shadrooh, Dilani Selvanathan, Siti Kasim and Matt Kay.

Our graduates have gone on to do a variety of interesting and exciting things throughout their careers and beyond.

Our blog shines a spotlight on the voices of our alumni and friends and on the transformative effect gifts of time and donations from alumni have had on our students and the wider University.

Headshot of alumnus, Andrew Hyams Alumni profile - Andrew Hyams
20 April 2021

(History of Political Thought and Intellectual History MA, 2013)

I love helping charities and non-profits raise money, recruit new supporters or hone their messages. I get a real sense that by supporting them it can transform the impact for people who are less fortunate than me.

 

Headshot of alumnus, Daniel Robson Alumni profile - Daniel Robson
22 April 2021

(Film Studies BA, 2012)

My experience at Queen Mary gave me the first-hand experience that I draw upon every day in my job. I have lived so many of the experiences that our students are and can advise them from a genuine place. It gave me connections which have been a source of support ever since.

 

 

Headshot of alumna, Maisie Hall Alumni profile - Maisie Hall
13 May 2021

(English BA, 2018)

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses and are often misunderstood and misrepresented in society and the media. I really wanted to be part of a charity that was dedicated to helping everyone regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity or background. 

 

Alumni profile - Yakama Manty Jones
11 May 2021

(Economics and Finance MSc, 2010)

As an entrepreneur Dr. Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Peninsular Innovative Group, an indigenous company operating in the shipping and manufacturing industries in Sierra Leone. The company is also one of the leading manufacturers of consumables under the brand 'Crystal Clear’ where they currently produce products such as water, detergent powder, carbonated soft drinks and fruit juices.

 

 

Headshot of alumnus Nadiur Rahman Alumni profile - Nadiur Rahman
17 May 2021

(Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng, 2018)

Climate change is an issue close to my heart and I believe we as humans are responsible for sustainable living to safeguard future generations. At Carnot Ltd, I believe we have found a new method of sustainably producing energy capable of meeting the growing demands of the human race.

 

Headshot of alumna, Harriet Reed Alumni profile - Harriet Reed
18 May 2021

(History BA, 2013)

I have always been passionate about history, museums and the past lives of objects. Working at the V&A has been a privilege, not only in terms of its collection, but to collaborate with colleagues equally as passionate about history and public engagement.

 

Alumnus Dan Harrold holding a tortoise Alumni profile - Dan Harrold
17 May 2021

(Zoology BSc, 2015)

In terms of my career so far, I have been fortunate enough to have helped with the conservation of endangered species and with improving the welfare and nutrition of captive animals within zoological institutions such as Zoological London Society (ZSL).

 

Headshot of alumna Rawan Hassan Alumni profile - Rawan Hassan
13 May 2021

(Psychology BSc, 2019)

Across the globe, 2020 saw a rise in the acknowledgement of human right violations, with many suffering disproportionally at the hands of unjust governments and a pandemic. Carrying on with the theme of amplifying voices, I started a petition against the inhumane treatment of migrant groups in Cyprus and mobilised a community of athletes to pledge unprecedented mileage to raise funds for drastically needed aid in Yemen.

 

Alumni profile - Fran Ridout
25 May 2021

(Law LLB, 2006)

Professor Nigel Spencer from Queen Mary, two other co-collaborators from outside Queen Mary, and I got together to make a podcast about legal careers. The whole idea is about diversity and democratising knowledge about the industry. We want an individual who doesn’t have a family member or family friend in Law to have as many insights into the profession as someone who does. We have episodes on different topics which might interest our listeners.

 

 

Headshot of alumna Abeera Mohammad Alumni profile - Abeera Mohammad
1 June 2021

(Mathematics and Statistics BSc, 2016) 

I find it amazing knowing that I have helped make an impact to bring a treatment to patients who have so little options out there. Making treatments available quickly can literally be the difference of life and death for someone, especially in the oncology (cancer) space, so it can be a motivator when you are doing the analysis to ensure it is delivered quickly and to a high quality.

 

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