Alumni profile - Hilary Stewart-Jones 22 June 2021
(Law LLB, 1982)
I began my knowledge and interest in the gambling sector whilst at Ladbrokes which at that time ran betting shops, casinos and racetracks across multiple jurisdictions. The industry is unique; it is highly regulated but is evolving and inventive.
Alumni profile - Paul Eguia 1 July 2021
(Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation MSc, 2018)
Beside my job as a Sustainable Sourcing Strategy Manager, my partner Eva and I have just bought a farm for our agroecosystem. As conservationists, we felt that the best contribution we could bring to biodiversity conservation was to help the mentality shift for land use and food production. This project was only made possible by our scientific approach and education.
Alumni profile - Shahida Pervin 6 July 2021
(Economics MSc, 2018)
At the CPD, I got involved in studies crucial for the Bangladesh economy, including estimating women’s unpaid contribution to the economy, Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC, reviewing macroeconomic and social indicators of the country, etc.
Alumni profile - Majeed Lashari 7 July 2021
(Public International Law LLM, 2017)
Studying on a Chevening Scholarship at Queen Mary was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Being chosen as Queen Mary’s Chevening Chapter leader is an honour. Personally, it has already helped me relive many precious moments from one of the best years of my life.
Alumni profile - Sanmeet Dua 20 July 2021
(English and European Law LLB, 2003)
What left an impression on me was what an influence a good academic can have, what a difference they can make to your learning experience at university. When I could see that I was making a difference to students’ learning experience, it made me want to invest more into that, and my ability to deliver the teaching.
Alumni profile - Paige Dixon 13 July 2021
(Heritage Management MA, 2020)
The best thing about working in heritage management is that I am always learning something new. New research is always being conducted and new information is always coming to light. I find that even if I think that I know all there is to know about a subject in history, there is always something new to learn, or a different perspective to consider.
Alumni profile - Franck Ulrich Zahou Koula 8 July 2021
(Mathematics, Business Management and Finance BSc, 2006)
I am very proud and honoured to be part of the Queen Mary University of London global alumni community. I still have my graduation photo fixed somewhere at home, so that every visitor can see, and so that it can motivate my younger relatives!
Alumni profile - Sebolelo Gebhardt 22 July 2021
(English and Drama BA, 2010)
I never thought I would live in Switzerland, learn how to speak French, or really enjoy a career as an investment professional! I made plans but I was open to deviations along the way. In the words of Joseph Campbell, “we must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
Alumni profile - Eathan Plaschka 13 July 2021
(Mechanical Engineering BEng, 2020)
I always thought the best route to learning from an international and diverse community was to completely immerse myself in one. And, there was no better place to do such a thing other than at Queen Mary. I had always wanted to complete my studies in the UK, and I knew that I could benefit from the experience of studying alongside many other international students.
Alumni profile - Gabriel Krauze 21 September 2020
(English BA, 2009)
Booker Prize long-listed author and English alumnus, Gabriel Krauze, discusses the themes of morality, beauty and trauma in his debut novel, Who They Was, the challenges of being labelled a “gangster” in the media, and how his passion for literature made him realise he needed to do something constructive with his life.