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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, 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!

 

MSc Physician Associate Studies alumni Rooben Nithiananthan Alumni profile - Rooben Nithiananthan
31 January 2022

(Physician Associate Studies MSc, 2020)

The beauty of being a Physician Associate is that we can rotate amongst specialities throughout our career, providing us with the ability to grasp new practical skills and knowledge from a vast range of specialties.

 

Martin Hudson BEM - Alumnus Barts 1965 Alumni profile - Dr Martin Hudson BEM
24 November 2021

(Medicine MBBS, 1965)

Dr Martin Hudson is a retired aviation consultant. Dr Hudson is founder of Holmes Chapel Music Society and in 2021 was honoured with a British Empire Medal for his services to music.

 

Headshot of alumnus Vijay Gill Alumni profile - Vijay Gill
2 February 2022

(Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc, 2019)

Being Queer, I get to contribute to the active shifting of perceptions toward the Queer community. I represent a community consisting of hundreds of millions of the most vibrant and eccentric people. We get to challenge the norm and define what is acceptable. We’re not only survivors but also thrivers.

 

Headshot of alumnus Aqeel Rafiq Alumni profile - Aqeel Rafiq
4 February 2022

(Computer Science with Industrial Experience BSc, 2015)

Being an intern at eBay during my third year set me up perfectly for working life and taught me a lot about discipline. I have always been passionate about working in big companies that promote good culture, hence why I love working at eBay.

 

Headshot of alumnus Wilson Young Alumni profile - Wilson Young
7 February 2022

(Theoretical Physics BSc, 2016)

Coming out has been a tremendous act of self-love and I am honoured to know and support others who are in a similar process.

 

Headshot of alumna, Olivia Herlihy Alumni profile - Olivia Herlihy
8 February 2022

(English with Russian BA, 2003)

I joined the London Ambulance Service in 2007 after assisting with a medical emergency outside my home. I realised that a paramedic’s job and a broadcast journalist’s job had many similarities. Both professions had to be skilled at questioning people to find out exactly what happened, they were both fast paced jobs that involved highly emotional scenarios, and both involved being constantly out talking to people. I was good at looking after people and dealing with emergencies, which I hadn’t realised was a skill not all people have.

 

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