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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 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. 

 

Alumni profile - Eghosa Giwa-Osagie
30 November 2021

(Investment and Finance MSc, 2008)

My choice for my master’s course was a very interesting one which I remain grateful for. I knew I was going to do a master’s degree after my ACCA as I was already living in London at the time, but I had no idea what course to pursue. I was looking more at Accounting related courses at the time because that was basically all I knew – Accounting! However, one of my final ACCA courses was heavily skewed towards finance/investment, and I found this very interesting. I immediately started looking out for courses with a mix of finance and investment.

 

Alumni profile - Rida Hussain
28 November 2021

(Law LLB, 2018)

What I love about MYH is that it gives the Muslim youth the opportunity to receive judgment-free advice on issues they may face.  The fact that the helpline is confidential helps to empower younger Muslims in getting the help that they would perhaps otherwise not be comfortable seeking. For this reason I see MYH as providing an essential service to our community and am honoured to be part of such an amazing organisation. 

 

Alumna Victoria Kemp at graduation Alumni profile - Victoria Kemp
24 March 2021

(Biological Sciences PhD, 2019)

During my PhD I had the pleasure of working in a naturally hyper-diverse landscape, but I also witnessed the devastating conversion of this landscape for cash crops. After seeing habitat destruction and the effect on local ecosystems, I was interested to find a way to help mitigate this impact, with a focus on developing sustainable, local food systems. This is how Pea-Fu was born.

Headshot of alumnus Musa Bukhari Alumni profile - Musa Bukhari
7 January 2022

(Mathematics with Finance and Accounting BSc, 2020)

The findings from my dissertation showed that Islamic architecture utilises a plethora of mathematical concepts ranging from Wallpaper groups to Symmetry rules and so on. The results leave the reader pondering what came first – mathematics or architecture?

 

Headshot of alumna, Zara Stone Alumni profile - Zara Stone
24 November 2020

(English BA, 2006)

On any given day, I might be traveling to Silicon Valley to interview a humanoid A.I. robot, typing furiously on my laptop, testing out the latest virtual reality headset, or taste testing a $900 bite of lab-grown meat. My work is a mixture of interviewing, researching, writing and rewriting, with product testing, world travel, and drones thrown in. 

Headshot of alumna, Kayleigh Benoit Alumni profile - Kayleigh Benoit
13 January 2022

(English and Drama BA, 2008)

With my brand, the mission is that regardless of where you're from, what your background is, what your race is, what your hair type is, it doesn't matter, there's a place for you.

 

 

Karen Ng - PhD Alumna Oral Cancer Studies 2019 Alumni profile - Dr Karen Ng Lee Peng
14 January 2022

(Oral Cancer Studies PhD, 2019)

Dr Karen Ng Lee Peng moved from Malaysia to complete her PhD at the Institute of Dentistry between 2014 – 2019 and is now working in the role of a Senior Research Officer.

 

Headshot of alumna, Maryam Sohail Alumni profile - Maryam Sohail
18 January 2022

(Business Management BSc, 2013)

The powerful thing about mentorship is that you get an insight into another’s life experiences and thoughts, without having to be in the same shoes. It teaches you empathy, broadens your horizon and keeps you open-minded. 

 

Alumni profile - Goshilla Maroam
5 January 2022

(Investment and Finance MSc, 2019)

What I like the most about my job is the fact that I must constantly keep abreast of the evolution of the market both locally and internationally and to analyse its impact on the performance of funds and securities. The market is now very dynamic especially with the massive use of technological tools and understanding how financial assets react to news is very interesting!

 

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