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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, Hussain Khan Alumni profile - Hussain Khan
21 September 2021

(International Business and Politics MSc, 2020)

This is one of the most hectic and exciting times to be in politics. You have the Covid-19 Pandemic, the US presidential elections, global human rights violations, and a huge international shift in how people work and conduct business. It is a crazy time to be in politics, but that’s what keeps me going.

 

Headshot of alumna Maria Carmona Alumni profile - Maria Carmona
27 September 2021

(Astrophysics BSc, 2017)

My role is a great opportunity for me to build a positive culture around innovative projects and sustainable solutions in the fight against climate change.

 

Headshot of alumnus Dr Peter Holt Alumni profile - Dr Peter Holt
10 September 2021

(Medicine MBBS, 1954)

The highlight of my career was being able to straddle all the legs of the 3-legged academic stool - teaching, clinical care and research. I have truly loved my career, a love that was only a little less than my love of spouse and children.

 

Alumni profile - Simon Gao
28 September 2021

(Management of Intellectual Property MSc, 2014)

I love my experience of living in London for study, mostly living in the campus. The residential services and resources were brilliant. I think it’s quite rare to be provided with this level of residential support among universities located in London. What surprised me, in a good and fun way, was the level of security against the fire. It’s understandable and highly appreciated.

 

 

Mehdi Azmayesh headshot Alumni Profile - Mehdi Azmayesh
30 September 2021

(Politics BA, 2016)

I look back on my experience at Queen Mary as one of the fondest periods of my life to date. I made friendships that will last a lifetime, I’ve overcome challenges that have made me a stronger person, grappled with maturing and having to make difficult decisions, and, of course, enjoyed the process of studying and obtaining my degree. 

 

Headshot of alumnus Dr Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu Alumni profile - Dr Ashitey Trebi-Ollennu
1 October 2021

(Avionics BEng, 1991)

As part of my role at NASA, I am responsible for designing, building, managing, and delivering a robotics system to Mars. I feel extremely fortunate to work for an organisation where our work genuinely impacts the whole world. NASA and space exploration is making technology and innovation accessible to everyone!

 

Alumni profile - Tolu Ojo-Williams
5 October 2021

(Law LLB, 2016)

In a world edging towards polarising extremes, recalling history is crucial to remind us of times past which mirror contemporary times, in order for the global community to avoid making the same errors as before. So, for me Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on how far we have come as a society, celebrating the growth and freedom that has been claimed through that journey, and amplifying the voices of those who continue to win victories for us in their everyday lives. Black History Month is an intentional time to appreciate and educate each other. 

 

 

Headshot of alumnus Ayotunde Rufai Alumni profile - Ayotunde Rufai
6 October 2021

(Biology BSc, 2014)

Fashion has always been an expression of a community and/or individuals who represent a community. You cannot separate the two, and to get people to buy into any idea you need to make them feel a part of a community. For Jendaya, our aim to do luxury “The African way” means that our culture is one of our differentiators; the African identity is vibrant and fashion-forward which translates into our clothing and our branding. 

 

Headshot of alumnus Jon Stevens Alumni profile - Jon Stevens
8 October 2021

(Freshwater and Marine Ecology MSc, 2019)

In my job I get to travel across south east England visiting a variety of sites from construction projects that are having their environmental impact assessed, to potential sites for redevelopment where land remediation needs to be put in place. I regularly look into geology and hydrogeology and work closely with our ecologists.

 

Headshot of alumna, Sadiqah Musa Alumni profile - Sadiqah Musa
12 October 2021

(Environmental Science BSc, 2005)

I am a co-founder of Black in Data. I work on data strategic projects and provide actionable insights that impact decision making to increase revenue. The data world is new, fresh, and young, which fuels my passion to see more people that look like me in the industry.

 

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