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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.

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.

 

QMUL Students on campus Student story - Inaya Zaman
2 June 2021

Inaya Zaman (BA History 2020- )
Sally Sainsbury History Scholarship recipient (2020-2022)

Inaya is a first-year History student at Queen Mary University of London. She accepted her place to study after completing her A levels in History, Maths and Physics. Inaya grew up in East London. She is the first in her family to go to university.

 

Headshot of alumna Ene Audu Alumni profile - Ene Audu
7 June 2021

(Computer Science with Business Management BSc, 2016; Accounting and Management MSc, 2017)

I feel fortunate to have started out in a company that shares the idea that there needs to be equity as well as equality. I see so many strong women who I look up to and this motivates me to showcase what I can do. I am seen first for my value and not as a woman who happens to be in tech.

 

Headshot of alumna, Teona Mango Alumni profile - Teona Mango
8 June 2021

(Politics and International Relations BA, 2019)

Studying at Queen Mary taught me that changes are possible and social change is a team effort. I may not be able to change the world but changing the mindset of a small group of people is still a success and one step closer to the end goal.

 

Alumni profile - Mert Ergörün
8 June 2021

(Business Finance MSc, 2013)

After completing my master’s degree in Business Finance, I came back to Turkey to run our family business which was focused on manufacturing of pharmaceuticals for animal healthcare. One year later, due to some industry related reasons, we have sold our shares in the company and that was a turning point in my life. As I had spent one year in QMUL and been exposed to its multicultural and diverse environment, the most important thing for me was to work in a place in which I could have the chance to communicate with people from different cultures.

 

 

Headshot of alumna, Kim Yudelowitz Alumni profile - Kim Yudelowitz
16 June 2021

(Comparative Literature BA, 2019)

I decided to take on a Comparative Literature module and instantly enjoyed it. I really felt like I had found my calling. The modules were so diverse and broad, giving me a chance to read such an exciting range of literature.

 

 

Headshot of alumnus Shaylaan Auzine Alumni profile - Shaylaan Auzine
21 June 2021

(Aerospace Engineering MEng, 2014)

My degree has helped me to fulfil my ambition to be an aeronautical engineer and gain a wealth of knowledge about various scientific contributions to the aircraft industry through modules such aerodynamics, fluid mechanics and propulsion.

 

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