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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 alumna Sultana Azmi Alumni profile - Sultana Azmi
11 November 2021

(Accounting and Management BSc, 2020)

It might make people uncomfortable to discuss Islamophobia and its existence in society, but it is something that we cannot and should not ignore anymore. 

Headshot of alumnus Hasan Agha Alumni profile - Agha Hasan
22 November 2021

(Sustainable Energy Systems MSc, 2018)

Unfortunately, the issue of Islamophobia is a dominant and rampant menace in our society today. Working as a researcher in Parliament, the statistics and figures show that Muslims experience various issues much more harshly than their white counterparts.

 

Headshot of alumnus Bradley Cooper-Barnard Alumni profile - Bradley Cooper-Barnard
12 November 2021

(Astrophysics BSc, 2018; Astrophysics MSc, 2019)

In my role I combine my passion for physics and technology to solve real world problems for our clients. We make use of state-of-the-art algorithms and processing techniques to form high resolution images of the subsurface of the Earth.

 

Alumni profile - Judge John Russell Finch OBE
14 December 2021

(Law LLB, 1971)

The then Bailiff nominated me [for an OBE] in 2017, not wanting it to appear as a retirement gift. I got it at the Palace from HM the Queen, in a very pleasant ceremony. There are not many spaces on the Channel Island list, so I was fortunate. It is a comfort to me that Anne was able to watch a DVD of the investiture and Tom also attended in person. The arrangements are excellent, you and your guests are made most welcome and put at your ease. It is not an occasion to have your trousers fall down! The only big regret is that neither of my parents were alive to see it.

 

Headshot of alumna Maryanne Maira Alumni profile - Maryanne Maira
3 December 2021

(Computer Science MSc, 2020)

Working full-time and studying part-time was very stressful to say the least, and I found that my lecturers cared about my situation and would offer great support when needed. This made my experience overall at Queen Mary amazing.

 

Headshot of alumnus, Dr John Goodyear Alumni profile - Dr John Goodyear
7 December 2021

(German Language and Literature PhD, 2012)

Embarking on new research terrain and exploring new cutting-edge ideas was always a thrill, as was sharing such knowledge to peers and undergraduate students. These “Eureka” moments, particularly in the target language, are among my most cherished experiences during my PhD at Queen Mary.

 

 

Alumnus Terence Michael Egbelo backpacking in New Zealand Alumni profile - Terence Michael Egbelo
10 December 2021

(Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc, 2021)

The unique situation of completing a masters during a pandemic seemed to bring my coursemates and I together; our course, being a conversion MSc, was the start of a big change for all of us, each coming from a distinct, non-computer science background. 

 

Headshot of alumna, Sandeep Saib Alumni profile - Sandeep Saib
14 December 2021

(Business Management BSc, 2010)

Building relationships with personal advisors and lecturers and becoming part of the Queen Mary alumni family, really helps build your professional network and ability to work collaboratively.

 

 

Headshot of alumnus, Jim Hoare Alumni profile - Jim Hoare
24 August 2021

(History BA, 1964)

I had wanted to study history almost from when I first went to school. In 1961, I was offered a place at the University of Nottingham and at Queen Mary College (QMC). To be honest, I knew little about either, but QMC seemed the more prestigious – and it was in London. I never regretted my decision. 

 

Headshot of alumna Sarah Persov Alumni profile - Sarah Persov
21 December 2021

(Computer Science BSc, 2019)

Being a female backend Software Engineer can sometimes be daunting. However, as the world progresses, so does tech, and I’ve had incredibly wholesome discussions with non-female people who are very passionate about making the industry more welcoming, as well as them calling out people who have had unconscious bias. 

 

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