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Engaging students in education across Africa
Thanks to your continued philanthropic support, Warwick is forging collaborations rooted in equality and shared purpose.
Researcher of Monetary Economics: Chiara Oldani
Working at a university in Rome and Viterbo, Chiara has supervised over 150 dissertations.
Quickfire Questions: Nayantara Kochhar
Nayantara helps to transform people's ideas into a profitable consumer brand.
Headteacher: Jassa Panesar
Jassa Panesar may be the head of the school, but he hasn't given up teaching Chemistry just yet.
Cathedral Guide: Aileen J P Christodoulou
Aileen believes that smashing the glass ceiling was the role some are destined to play.
"Life is not a spectator sport"
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, Secretary General of the World Curling Federation, Colin Grahamslaw reflects on his time at Warwick.
A life intertwined with Warwick
Sumedha Sharaff has built a life closely connected to Warwick: marrying her university soulmate, co-founding O&O Beauty, and becoming an Alumni Ambassador for India.
Lights, camera, activism
Cat White is an actor, filmmaker, author and UN gender advisor whose work is amplifying diverse voices.
"Not a dirty, mechanical profession anymore"
Linda Jackson is a global automotive leader with a career spanning nearly five decades.
Scholar stories: Amy Fong
With a Warwick Global Excellence Scholarship, Amy Fong (BSc Accounting and Finance, 2025) made the most of her Warwick experience.
Founding Principal : Kellie Mowll
When Kellie was offered the position at a new, fully-inclusive high school, she jumped at the chance.
Head of Credit Research: Henry Midgley
From banks or family offices, Henry looks after all client relationships relating to Moody's credit research across Oceania.
Founder & Director: Wenfei Teh
Founder of a mid-luxury fashion brand, Wenfei discusses how her degree helped her navigate the complexities of running a business.
Content Protection and Analytics: Daniel Correa Cruz
Daniel helps protect Warner Bros'. films and TV series from leaks, infringements, and piracy
Zeyu Zhao: Data & AI Consulting
Zeyu conducts business plans for digital transformation for Fortune Global 500 clients
Quickfire Questions: Constance Yang
Constance found the unique blend she was looking for at Warwick. A combination of biotechnology and business.
Quickfire Questions: Riola Tauro
Riola finds fulfilment in protecting people in her role in cyber security.
Celebrating our donor community
Whether Warwick launched your journey or remains part of it today, your support matters. To showcase its impact, we brought together Warwick alumnus and loyal donor, Dr Gerry Frizzelle, with Warwick Scholar Ambassador, Gabriela Jozefowicz, to reflect on how giving transforms futures.
Connections: Nigel Dutt
Nigel sprinted for the University’s athletics club in the summer of 1968.
Your Stories: Julie Huggins
Teaching graduate Julie and her fellow alumni friends met back on campus after 38 years!
Roslinda Abu Bakar: Country Director
When a edtech unicorn approached Roslinda to lead on a B2B marketing venture in Malaysia, it was a realisation of a dream.
One World Warwick: A party to remember
How a One World Warwick World party became the catalyst for an alumni story of enduring relationships and adventures.
Quickfire Questions: Iqbal Azis Romadhon
WMG graduate Iqbal wants to contribute to Indonesia's community using the skills he learned at Warwick
Kate Whapshott: Head of Marketing
Kate was tempted by clinical psychology, but the buzz of marketing was the perfect fit for her
Yury Lits: Head of Digital Applications and Data Platform
MBA graduate Yury is helping to shape a new generation of leaders at UNICEF
Steering smarter, greener fleet solutions at Ford
Jeffrey Scott shares insights on global automotive leadership, sustainable fleet solutions, strategic thinking, and driving industry innovation.
Making cancer care affordable
A businessman, innovator and philanthropist, Venkat Ramachandra is on a mission to make cancer care more accessible and affordable.
Logistics Director of Hermès China keeps fashion on the move
From Birkin bags to fine jewellery, home collections and much more, Fanny (Wenqin) Fang ensures Hermès products reach its customers.
Quickfire Questions: Andrew Bradley
A sunny open day was the start of Andrew's Warwick journey
Philip Lloyd: Principal
History and Politics graduate Philip supports private equity funds with strategic due diligences
A lasting legacy: Pamela Marlow
When alum Pamela chose to leave a gift in her will to Warwick, she may never have imagined how impactful her generosity would become.
Sam Xu: CEO and Founder
Sam works with well-known brands on their social media operations
Quickfire Questions: Leyla Buran
Law graduate Leyla found the importance of aligning her work and values in the workplace during her Masters
Your Stories: Roger Addison
Roger, his sister, and his son all met their respective partners at Warwick making it truly a special connection for their family.
Quickfire Questions: Constanza Alpini Villalba
After researching the University, Warwick seemed like a place Constanza could call home – and she still does.
Your stories: Sebastian Croft
From delivering an assignment on the classic Jaws to presenting to naval historians from around the world.
Your stories: Laurence Wright
Former Director of the Institute for the Study of English in Africa at Rhodes University in South Africa, Laurence has written two books.
Meet Loud Parade
Led by two Warwick alumni, Loud Parade is an artist-first music-creative agency that's leading a not-so-quiet revolution.
Daniel Flood: Lecturer in Cloud Computing
Warwick's 24-hour library came to the rescue when Daniel was studying his part-time Masters, a second course, and teaching full-time.
Quickfire stories: Joel Glover
Warwick already played a big part in Joel's life even before he came to study here.
Quickfire Questions: Rosalind Kirby
Primary school teacher and PGCE graduate Rosalind still loves visiting the Warwick campus
Maximiliane Brecht: Consultant
Maximiliane advises clients on AI solutions in the health insurance sector
Quickfire Questions: Tamara Bell
Editor-in-Chief Tamara spent a year studying in Venice as part of her degree
A lifelong mission to improve healthcare, globally
From embarking on the NHS fast-track scheme to becoming one of the most respected voices in global healthcare.
Sihan Yang: Business Owner
Economics graduate Sihan wanted to be a businesswoman from her first day at Warwick
Quickfire Questions: Sophie Frankpitt
From studying abroad in Amsterdam to finding a passion for research, Sophie always felt at home studying Linguistics
One of Warwick's first students: Hugh Morton
Hugh was one of the first Mathematics students that started at Warwick in 1964.
Lessons that last a lifetime
George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.
Kelly Qiang: Founder
From management trainee at Shell China to serving as a Senior Manager and eventually founding her own company.
Quickfire Questions: Genie Jones
An open day can lead you to rethink what you want to study and lead you to a new path. It did for Genie.
Your stories: Dr Afiniki Akanet and her new book
Dr Afiniki Akanet, practising General Practitioner (GP) and Assistant Professor, has released another self-help motivational book.
Daniella McNulty: Creative Director
Daniella is a Creative Director, Consultant, Professor, and Artist with current shows at Groupe Clarins and Rue de Rivoli.
Elise van Kluijve: Legal Assistant
Elise is a legal assistant at the Dutch Prosecution Service, where she assists the prosecutor in medical criminal cases.
Gabriele Arici: Chief Operating Officer
Gabriele is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Haivex Group.
Scholarship Stories: Joe Oakley
Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems, Joe spent nearly nine years at Warwick and has just graduated from his PhD researching scalable cost-efficient AI – all thanks to the Feuer International Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence, generously funded by Warwick alum Jonathan Feuer.
Quickfire Questions with Rebecca May Geddes
Rebecca has found a passion teaching English overseas. As a second language teacher of English, she currently works in a private language institution in China, teaching children aged 6-15.
Quickfire Questions with Nazym Kairatkyzy
Having realised she lives for all things media and culture, Nazym is forging a career for herself in social media marketing.
Holo Zheng: Executive Director
Executive Director Holo leads the Singapore office of CCV Capital.
Donor Stories: Roger Clayton-Pearce
Roger began his studies in 1966 as part of the University’s second ever cohort. His Warwick experience, not only as a graduate, but also as a volunteer, has inspired him to support future generations of students.
Warwick runners raise vital funds to support local young people
A team of dedicated Warwick staff, students, alumni, and supporters have raised £1,724 for local learning centre IntoUniversity Coventry.
Meera Tamboli: Cyber Security Analyst
Meera loves the adrenaline of hunting threats, containing breaches, and protecting systems in her role at AVEVA
Quickfire Questions with Ashley Walls
Ashley’s passion for drama and performance flourished during their PGCE at Warwick, preparing them to inspire students and lead as a Drama Teacher and Personal Development Lead in Performing Arts.
Quickfire Questions with Bethan Blackburn
Bethan found both academic inspiration and lifelong connection during her time at Warwick, laying the foundation for her journey from law student to Partner and Head of Early Talent at Feldon Dunsmore Solicitors.
Scholarship Stories: Krish Chopra
Growing up, opportunities were limited for Krish. With tough financial conditions, he often shared a room with four other family members and moved homes frequently. But with hard work, resilience, and vital scholarship support, he’s now pursuing all possibilities open to him at Warwick Business School.
Arthur de Panafieu: Student in theatre
From business to the arts, WBS graduate Arthur is studying to become an actor and comedian in Paris.
Vandana Priya: Project Supply Chain Manager
Want to work in supply chain management? Vandana has 10 top tips to help.
Christine Wong: Content Manager
At BRANDTHINK Malaysia, Christine helps to bring her clients' visions into reality.
Scholarship Stories: Gabriela Jozefowicz
In Year 8, Gabriela set her sights on Warwick, a dream that seemed out of reach. But through the Warwick Scholars access programme, Gabriela was given a chance – coupled with her enthusiastic determination, she’s never looked back. Her confidence has grown with every step and it’s all thanks to supporters like you.
Lubna Al Ariqi: Director of Public Health Emergency Department
Lubna is the Director of Public Health Emergency Department at the Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (Gulf CDC).
Mahlia Theismann: Assistant Director
Mahlia is Assistant Director at Schauspielhaus Zurich (the biggest theatre institution in Switzerland), and freelance Artistic Director in Luxemburg.
Tomas Alexa: Lead Analyst
Tomas is the Lead Analyst Europe and Latin America at Ambrey Analytics - a maritime risk management company.
The Art of Inclusion
Whether you're passionate about the arts, or simply curious about their role in building a more inclusive future, our recent webinar is not to be missed! Hear from two Warwick academics working at the intersection of arts and education, and two of our brilliant alumni community whose professional journeys influence cultural policy and practice.
Quickfire Questions with Pranjali Tambi
Pranjali's time at Warwick gave her the confidence to take chances, step out of her comfort zone, and the mindset to view failure as part of the learning process.
Quickfire Questions with Olukayode Thomas
Olukayode's Doctoral degree at Warwick Business School equipped him with knowledge in strategic alliances and local capacity development in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
Quickfire Questions with Olugbenga Ojo
Olugbenga was attracted by WMG’s strong reputation for academic excellence and its forward-thinking approach to business and innovation. He is now an Executive Director and oversees the strategic direction for supply chain solutions.
Vafa Kazdal: Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement
Vafa is the Vice Rector for Strategy and Advancement at ADA University in Azerbaijan.
David Robinson: Volunteer at the Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains
David is retired but actively volunteering for Carolinas Association for Passenger Trains, which advocates for better passenger rail services in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Gabriel Afrane-Twum: Fast streamer (Delivery Manager)
Gabriel Afrane-Twum is the Fast streamer (Delivery Manager) in Cabinet Office.
Quickfire Questions with Doina Postica
Doina is proudly grateful for her experience at Warwick, where she learned about development and legal reforms from academic papers. Now she works with reforms in the justice sector.
Quickfire Questions with Egbert Boersma
Egbert is a self-employed Lean Expert and he enjoys helping people and organizations find ways to continuously improve their business.
Askar Aituov: Developer Relations Coordinator
Askar Aituov is a Developer Relations Coordinator at EPAM Systems on behalf of Google for MENA & Türkiye team.
Sam Augereau: Executive Director Strategic Management Master
Sam Augereau is the Executive Director Strategic Management Master at HEC Paris Business School.
Naiya Sehgal: Marketing Manager
Naiya is the Marketing Manager at Lumi SKN.
Nav Gahonia: Director of People and Clients
Nav is the Director of People and Clients at WSP UK.
Fozia Nisar: Head of School
Fozia is the Head of School at Montgomery Primary Academy.
Quickfire Questions with Evan Watts
Evan, now a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Ontario, credits Warwick Medical School for shaping his global perspective and enabling his return to Canada for postgraduate training.
SMLC Spotlight: Laura Connelly
Laura is a Marketing Coordinator at Sonoco's Consumer Products European Marketing Department.
Lloyd McCann: Chief Executive Officer
Lloyd is the Chief Executive Officer at Tamaki Health.
Jure Tus: Associate Solicitor
Jure is a Associate at CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.
Rootes magazine is live
In Warwick's 60th year, we're delighted to bring you RootesLink opens in a new window - your commemorative alumni and supporters' magazine celebrating our first six decades.
Saquib Rahman: Senior Law Lecturer
Saquib is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law at North South University.
Toyosi Ayoola: Vice-President and Compliance Officer
Toyosi is the Vice-President and Country Compliance Officer at Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited & Butterfield Trust (Guernsey) Limited.
Niyati Agrawal: International Experts Group Project Executive
Niyati is an International Experts Group (IEG) Project Executive at Avalere Health.
Lanqing Yang: Deputy Director at the World Industrial Research Institute
Lanqing is the Deputy Director of the Comprehensive Research Office at the World Industrial Research Institute, under the China Centre for Information Industry Development (CCID).
Quickfire Questions with Anoushka Chati
As an Operational Resilience Analyst at Ardonagh Specialty, Anoushka draws on skills gained at Warwick to tackle real-world challenges and drive collaborative problem-solving.
Muhammad Gul: Customer Operations Manager
Muhammad Gul is the Customer Operations Manager at Royal Mail in Oxford.
Chidi Ekuma: Founder of Mellent
Chidi is the founder of Mellent, he leads the strategic direction of the company, focusing on leveraging AI to deliver personalised financial wellness.
Scholarship Stories: Keeley O'Keefe
Only 14% of care leavers under 19 will go on to university. The odds may have been against Keeley, but, through determination and talent, along with the support of alumni like you, she’s taking her first steps into higher education at Warwick.
Changing lives: Student support driven by alumni
Thanks to your incredible support, more than £150,000 has been raised to support students at Warwick this academic year. You may have spoken to one of our callers and heard about the difference alumni support makes to student lives.
Ryan Gomez: ADAS Systems Engineer
Ryan is an ADAS Systems Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.
60 years of giving
As Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary, you're invited to look back at the vital role you have all played in shaping our journey. Over the past six decades, your generosity - our alumni, donors, supporters, and volunteers - has fuelled scholarships, research, and campus transformation, ensuring Warwick has quickly grown into one of the leading universities in the world.
Manas Bedse: Project Planner
Manas is a Project Planner JRL Group - Midgard Ltd.
Scholarship Stories: Yuki Chan
Inspired by her parents’ dedication as teachers, Yuki Chan, a second-year PhD student, made the bold decision to leave the comfort of her home in Hong Kong and embark on an academic journey through a global lens.
SMLC Spotlight: Lora Jones
Lora began at London & Partners before moving into journalism, rising to Senior Journalist at the BBC and now continuing her investigative work at ITV News.
Forbes 30 under 30 List 2025
Congratulations to our Warwick alumni who have been recognised in the 10th Forbes 30 under 30 List. The list recognises innovators and changemakers in a variety of fields.
Warwick love story: Diane and Jake
Diane and Jake met during the first week at Warwick through the fencing club, they reconnected six years later in Cambridge.
SMLC Spotlight: Hanna Ward
Hanna is a Journalist at the BBC's Today programme, working with the most well-known voices in British broadcasting and producing content for around 6 million weekly listeners.
SMLC Spotlight: Jae Marple
Jae set up his own translation business in 2018 and works with agency clients across various sectors.
SMLC Spotlight: Joseph Lewsey
Joseph is a patent translator for the World Intellectual Property Organization, translating patent texts from German into English.
SMLC Spotlight: Claudia Lussana
Claudia completed a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages and is now into her fourth year of secondary school teaching in Surrey.
Warwick love story: Hassan and Hamna
Both far from home in Pakistan, they found friendship, love, and a second home in the heart of Warwick campus.
Esther Tichauer: Associate Director (Sales and Operations)
Esther works for a pharmaceutical company that specialises in women’s healthcare - taking pride in a career that helps deliver life-changing medicines that empower women to thrive at every stage of their lives.
Phoebe Singer: Freelance Marketing Manager
Phoebe describes the myriad ways you can be involved in marketing and how she fell on her feet with freelancing after being made redundant.
Shaun Lordan: FinTech CEO
Shaun always knew he would end up in finance. Now he leads a dynamic organisation that merges commercial acumen with a passion for doing good.
Lily Searle: Senior Associate
Lily advises companies, and investment banks working with companies, who wish to list their shares on one of the exchanges operated by London Stock Exchange.
Physics Spotlight: Michelle Watson
Michelle is a Student User Experience Officer at the University of Warwick.
Psychology Spotlight: Joshua Smith
Joshua has multiple occupations, including lawyer, director and board advisor.
Quickfire questions with Arshia Qazi
Arshia chose Warwick because of its prestigious law school, and her favourite place on campus is the Piazza.
Quickfire questions with Abhi Desai
Warwick community’s diversity and openness made Abhi feel welcomed while also helping him grow.
Mandy Leung: Legal counsel
Mandy is a legal counsel for both the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions at her firm.
Nabiha Khan: Managing Director
Warwick’s diverse and challenging academic environment helped Nabiha develop the adaptability and resilience needed to excel in the hospitality sector.
1965-1974
Class notes from our 1965-1974 graduates
Shira's poetry collection
Shira published her poetry collection in January 2025.
1975-1984
Class notes from our 1975-1984 graduates
Mehdi Gholikhan: passion for education
Mehdi is an English language teacher, and his passion is to change lives through education.
Phoebe Singer: year abroad at Monash
Phoebe’s favourite memories at Warwick include her year abroad at Monash University and her time with Warwick Devils.
1985-1994
Class notes from our 1985-1994 graduates
1995-2004
Class notes from our 1995-2004 graduates
2005-2014
Class notes from our 2005-2014 graduates
2015-2025
Class notes from our 2015-2025 graduates
Aarti Mahesh Advani: Barclays Trainee Solicitor
Aarti tackles complex legal, policy, and regulatory challenges as part of her traineeship, which is primarily focused on ESG.
Akansha Sumaria: Director
Akansha works as a Director of two companies she set up with her husband (also an alum) in Tanzania.
Rachel Carter: Managing Director
Rachel discusses her path into hospitality and her advice that learning of any kind is always seen as a positive.
Quickfire questions with Suzanne Ovenden
The interdisciplinary nature of Suzanne’s helped her to excel in diabetes care and systematic review research.
Psychology Spotlight: Yuan Cheng
Yuan is currently doing a PhD in management at the Business School, Centre of Decision Research at the University of Leeds.
Neha Rajesh: Google Marketing Lead
Neha's goal is to help small and large businesses in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa work smarter, safer, and more sustainably.
Robert Hebden: Sustainability Reporting Analyst
After graduating with his Master’s last year, Rob now works as a Sustainability Reporting Analyst at Dentsu, managing global emissions data and supporting sustainability reporting.
Mardiros Ovagemyan: AML Associate Analyst
Mardiros loves the puzzle-like nature of his work as an analyst where he tries to detect money laundering or any other financial fraud.
Psychology Spotlight: Nia Helyar
Nia works as a Trainee Forensic Psychologist, she delivers Offender Behaviour Programs and psychological therapy to prisoners.
Mallika Bhasin: Consultant
With over seven years of experience in the startup innovation ecosystem, Mallika was drawn to work at the national policy think tank of India.
Psychology Spotlight: Biswajit Chaki
Biswajit is the founder and CEO of Engramia, a start-up focused on transforming education in India.
Physics Spotlight: Tom Dumsday
Tom is a Credit Risk Analyst at Jefferies. He analyses counterparts and assesses their creditworthiness.
Physics Spotlight: Rohan Gadiyar Varadaraj
Rohan is a PhD student in Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, currently applying for postdoctoral positions.
Physics Spotlight: Jane Davina Clark
Experienced in industrial research and development, Jane later became interested in astronomy and is working on her fourth book.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Rushikesh Mhaisne
Rushikesh is a Production Scientist at King's College London, working to establish the new facility supporting AAV research.
Quickfire questions with Siddhant
Warwick's rigorous and flexible math courses enabled Siddhant to build strong fundamentals while pursuing applied mathematics.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Katie Endersby
Katie is an Environmental Safety Scientist at Unilever, where she focuses on the biodegradability and persistence of chemicals.
Lizzie Hart wins film pitch award
Lizzie Hart won the Comedy Production Award at The Pitch Film Fund 2025 Awards.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Isaura Garcia Manoso
Isaura's degree at Warwick helped her to learn more about crop production, agriculture, and plant science.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Ibrahim Rather
Ibrahim works with pharmaceutical companies on their medical affairs projects and events.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Bethan Davies
With a background in biomedical science from Warwick, she pursued a PhD in bone biology and later a postdoc in Belgium.
David Mussell: one of Warwick's first cohort
David's time at Warwick taught him to approach problems from different perspectives, even in retirement.
History Spotlight: Thomas Bartley
Thomas leveraged research roles and society leadership to build strong analytical and communication skills.
Kit Brant: from Warwick society president to library specialist
Their time at Warwick was transformative, teaching them independence and leadership.
Morgan Skeels-Caldwell: Detective Constable
Morgan handles serious and complex crimes, including fraud, theft, and violent offenses.
International Women's Day 2025
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are shining an additional light on the fantastic achievements of our global alumni. From established leaders to rising stars, these women are shaping the world around us and the Warwick of today.
From music to mountain gorillas
More than 20 years as a travel writer have taken Nick Ray (BA History and Politics, 1994) to some of the most spectacular places in the world. Now a location scout in Cambodia for blockbuster movies, he’s still in touch with friends from his student days.
Breaking barriers and leading change
In an exclusive interview, WMG Scholar, Amina Zahid, (MSc Programme & Project Management, 2021), reflects on her time at Warwick and offers her advice and expertise to current and future students.
Warwick love story: Jatin and Harnoor
Jatin Goel and Harnoor Gauba Goel travelled from India to study at Warwick in 2011 and tied the knot in 2022.
Warwick love story: Akansha and Pujan
Friendship sparked on the first day at Warwick for Akansha Sumaria and Pujan Sumaria Shah.
Transforming futures: Work experience driven by alumni support
Your support is empowering our students. Through your kind-hearted donations, you’re enabling students from all backgrounds to access work experience that will help them define their personal career path.
Max Beaumont: Founder
As Founder of NUMA, Skytree, and Atlantis Space City, Maximus is on a mission to build a permanent presence in Low Earth Orbit over the next fifteen years.
The impact of your support in 2024
The generosity of your alumni and supporter community is driving lasting change – empowering students and advancing vital research. You’re helping us break down barriers to higher education, enrich students’ experience, and fund innovative research with global impact. Thank you.
New Year Honours 2025
Congratulations to our Warwick alumni and staff who have been recognised in the 2025 Kings New Year Honours.
Bertrand: CEO and Founder
From a decade in strategy consulting to the challenges of entrepreneurship, Bertrand has built his running business from the ground up.
From Warwick graduate to PhD researcher in French cinema psychology
Returning to Warwick for her PhD was an easy decision for Ellie, even after a year working on the Côte d'Azur.
Donal Connolly: Director of Credit and Collections
Donal helps bring light to rural communities in Africa through helping set up payment plans for solar panels.
The key science of interlingual language signs invention
Encapsulating more than thirty years of academic life, Daguang's monograph was greatly influenced by his time at Warwick.
Computer Science Spotlight: George Lynch
George works as a Data Analyst at British Airways where he must digest complex mathematics and be able to communicate it effectively for stakeholders.
Life Sciences Spotlight: Manav Patel
Manav shares how his Life Sciences degree helped him.
Chemistry Spotlight: Ellie Clifford
Ellie discusses why she loved her time studying Chemistry at Warwick and how it's helped her in her role as Admissions Assistant at the University of Kent.
Tom Maidment: Sustainability Senior Manager
Careers are flexible, they evolve over time. Tom Maidment started as an Undergraduate Engineer; he now works in food sustainability with hopes to save one billion tonnes of CO2 by the time he turns 30.
Juhie Radia: Senior Global Customer Analyst
Alongside a career mapping and analysing data, Juhie is also a climate advocate and mentor who's represented environmental and sustainability policy in the UK at the Y7.
Anna Donovan: Product Manager
Anna's original career path was in the Arts sector, but it was a tech start-up that sent her off on a new challenge, working on a diversity of products.
From biology undergrad to doctor to therapist to author
Tom Davies' (BSc Biological Sciences, 2012) new book, Self-Obsession, is set for release in May 2025.
History Spotlight: Ricardo Aguilar-González
Ricardo's PhD in History focused on the impact of colonization on food, drink, and health in Mesoamerica.
History Spotlight: Meliha Hussain
Since graduating, Meliha has gone on to further study at Warwick and taken on a role as Co-Creation Officer, working to make assessments more inclusive for students.
Quickfire questions with Devika
Devika reflects on her time at Warwick and the change of pace it offered coming from a busy Indian city.
Spinning success with Pratik Gadia
Pratik Gadia is the Founder and CEO of The Yarn Bazaar, a startup company that appeared on the TV show Shark Tank India.
From childhood curiosity to career
Ozair Hudli's passion for engineering began in childhood, inspired by his family’s background in the manufacturing industry.
Boost your professional journey with Warwick Alumni Mentoring
WMG alum Ozair Hudli (MSc Engineering Business Management, 2023), joined the Warwick Alumni Mentoring Programme on Warwickgrad to help other graduates and students like Mahesh Ram Krishna Raj, a current MSc Engineering Business Management student, develop his career. Hear their perspectives on what it’s like to be a mentor and mentee in the programme.
The secure route of Werachai’s cyber path
Chevening Scholar Werachai Prayoonpruk returned to Bangkok after graduating and now works for Global Fusion Centre as a Country Manager.
From business excellence to AI innovation
Surya Narayan Saha (MSc Management for Business Excellence, 2012) wrote Reform: Harnessing AI's Power in Modern Businesses.
Jayaraja leads the renovation of historic Alfoxton Park House
Jayaraja (BA QTS (Phys Ed), 1985) is leading a team of volunteers in renovating the historic Alfoxton Park House.
Yu Tang and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Yu Tang is a VP and Economist in a Global 500 bank, managing £2.5 billion in assets.
Edwards's Warwick journey of opportunity and community
Edward chose Warwick for its opportunities that included a transformative year abroad at Monash University in Australia.
Applications are now being taken for the prestigious Feuer International Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence
The Feuer International Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence are prestigious and highly competitive PhD scholarships. Funded by successful Warwick alum Jonathan Feuer (BSc MORSE, 1983) they were established to create a group of extremely talented, academically brilliant, world-leading young researchers with potentially world-changing ideas in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Find out more Feuer International Scholarships in Artificial Intelligence. Deadline to apply is the 31 October.
Help evolve Warwick’s brand
As we approach our 60th anniversary, we’re evolving Warwick’s brand to better represent who we are today and what we aspire to be as we look to our future.
Anushka Rakesh: Commercial Graduate
Anushka Rakesh's (MSc Marketing & Strategy, 2024) favourite aspect of the job is engaging with colleagues from around the world at the JLR headquarters.
Caroline Kendall: Senior Listing Policy Adviser
Beyond managing policy and guidance for the National Heritage List for England, Caroline Kendall (BA History of Art, 2010) finds inspiration in the organization's collective passion for heritage and the opportunity to continually learn from colleagues with specialised knowledge.
Shantnu Mahta: Forward Planning Engineer
As a Forward Planning Engineer at JLR, Shantnu Mahta (MSc Engineering Business Management, 2022) benchmarks these advancements to improve safety, productivity, and revenue.
Palak Singh: Senior Digital Marketing Executive
Palak Singh's (MSc Marketing and Strategy, 2021) passion for strategic product promotion, sparked by internships in Malaysia, led her to pursue a master's at Warwick
Albin Eriksson Lippe: Launching a company rooted in AI
Leading a travel tech startup, Albin Eriksson Lippe (BSc Economics, 2019) blends a passion for adventure with cutting-edge innovation, crafting the next generation of group trip planning. From launching a company rooted in AI to revolutionising how we travel, his journey is shaped by his Warwick experiences.
Taniya Hussain: Commercial Property Paralegal
Taniya Hussain (LLB Law, 2023) manages a broad spectrum of cases in commercial property, finding fulfilment in her role's dynamic challenges and client interactions. She was initially attracted to her current position by the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and flexible work environment. Taniya encourages Warwick graduates to stay confident, engage effectively with clients, and remain resilient in the face of challenges, knowing that persistence pays off in the legal sector.
Samarjit Khanna: Environmental Economist
Samarjit Khanna (MSc Economics and International Financial Economics, 2010) advises global asset owners on managing assets for a low carbon economy as an Environmental Economist for Schroders.
Abilash Jai baskaren: Marketing Automation Professional
Abilash Jai baskaren (MSc Business with Marketing, 2024) is a marketing automation professional focused on creating and implementing technical components for customer marketing initiatives. He enjoys working with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team.
Computer Science Spotlight: Sakshi Mittal
Warwick's Computer Science course helped her to create a strong foundation for Java and web development, which she has been able to extend further at her workplace.
Warwick IFP alumni - Alia
Alia's experience in Warwick’s International Foundation Program (IFP) provided a strong academic foundation and fostered lasting friendships, which supported her throughout her university journey.
Warwick IFP alumni - Elsie
Elsie pursued a degree in Biomedical Science, with her favourite aspects being the hands-on lab work and research projects, especially the animal anatomy and histology labs. The IFP course laid a strong academic foundation, equipping her with the essential skills needed for university-level studies and helping her thrive in a variety of science-based modules.
Warwick IFP alumni - Ella
Ella studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) for her undergraduate degree, appreciating the diverse skill set it offered, particularly in honing her analytical abilities and critical thinking through philosophy. Her IFP in Economics provided a solid foundation for her studies.
Computer Science Spotlight: Mansour Aldawood
The challenges in Mansour's PhD journey helped him find solutions to complicated problems by dividing them into small pieces, and tackling them in small steps until he reaches the desired goal.
Computer Science Spotlight: Hengrui Zhang
Hengrui chose to study this course because he has always been fascinated by the power and potential of computer science, especially in artificial intelligence. The idea of using AI, in particular the NLP technique, to solve real-world problems, motivated him to enrol in this program.
Computer Science Spotlight: Teodora Druga
Studying Computer Science at Warwick prepared Teodora for a graduate scheme in the financial industry, where she discovered her passion for product management through diverse roles and hands-on projects.
Competing on the world stage at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Warwick students and alumni were making unforgettable memories this summer, competing on the world stage at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Minali's journey at Warwick
Warwick has been a transformative place for Minali, finding lifelong friends and determination that shaped who she is today.
Leading AI innovation and sustainability in manufacturing
Theo Saville graduated from Warwick with a MEng Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering with Business Management, in 2015. Alongside his studies, he joined WMG in 2014 as a researcher in Metal Additive Manufacturing, applying 3D printing for counterterrorism and policing applications. At a similar time, Theo founded CloudNC, and is Co-Founder and CEO of the advanced software company which uses AI to fully autonomise manufacturing processes, primarily in precision manufacturing.
Elaine's new book on old spouse carers
Elaine is a postgraduate social work student turned academic and now author.
Love story at Warwick
Shreena and her husband met in Warwick ten years ago and have now celebrated their third wedding anniversary.
Olympics Memories – flying the birthday flag for Great Britain!
Barbara Hutchinson had a special birthday made even more incredible thanks her London Olympic experience.
Olympics memories at the BBC
Keith Warrender has worked across the world with the BBC and the Olympic Games pulled him out of retirement
Warwick shaping the path from A-levels to new passions
Meet Tanisha Bhatara (BA, English Literature, 2022; MSc, Management, 2024), a distinguished alum. Her journey at Warwick, shaped by her A-level experiences, and several leaps of faith, led her from English studies to Business. Guided by mentors, she explored new fields and is now with Ernst & Young Global Limited UK and Ireland (EY UKI) Assurance Graduate Programme to become a qualified accountant. Discover how Tanisha embraced Warwick’s opportunities.
Olympics Memories – What a super Saturday!
A chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete.
Adday-Desta Heller: Environmental/Social Data Analyst, Bloomberg
I chose to study at Warwick as I wanted to study at one of the top universities in my subject, and the flexibility of the course at Warwick was a huge factor. I wanted to take part in a year abroad, and study other subjects alongside my degree, and Warwick allowed and encouraged that.
Twelve alumni recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
A number of Warwick alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the recent King’s Birthday Honours. Twelve individuals have each been celebrated and honoured for their tireless work and commitment, as well as the incredible impact they have on the world around them.
Alex Bowring: Mathematical Consultant, Smith Institute
Maths was always going to be my subject; it was my best subject at school and the subject I most enjoyed. I wasn’t particularly career-minded, just loved doing maths for the sake of maths!
Alex Holmes: Quantitative Associate, NatWest
Population dynamics was a module I did in my third year and was the first time I had been exposed to maths with real world applications. I really enjoyed seeing how techniques I had been using in a real situation. I enjoyed this module enough that I would go on to do a PhD in this topic!
Journey of an automotive leader
Manjot Chana (BEng in Applied Engineering (Product Creation), 2019) is a Technical Director at Stinger, a global business that specialises in aftermarket automotive products.
The opportunity to fulfil his degree apprenticeship stemmed from his role at Jaguar Land Rover. Explore how his experience at Warwick, driven by a deep passion for engineering, has shaped his career and personal growth.
From Warwick to wind turbines
Antonio Abella, a graduate of WMG, University of Warwick (MSc in Engineering Business Management, 2017), is the Director of Operations and Innovation at Ventos Metódicos. The company specialises in waste management and produces environmentally friendly products transforming decommissioned wind turbines into high-end custom furniture. Learn about Antonia’s time at Warwick and how it has shaped his successful career.
Christopher Nguyen: Software Engineer
Maths was by far my favourite subject, so studying it at university was a natural choice. I wanted a university which had a fast pace, a broad range of choices, and offered the flexibility to either stay in academia or transition into industry. Warwick excels at all of these, so was my top choice.
Christine's journey in art, history, and research
Christine works as a gallery tour guide, librarian, and researcher at Compton Verney Art Gallery, where their research on a 16th-century altarpiece is currently exhibited. Motivated by the discovery and sharing of new knowledge, Christine also gives talks on various historical subjects and volunteers at local museums and archives, drawing inspiration from their enriching experience as a mature student at Warwick.
Maria Dixon: Mathematics Tutor
I developed good communication skills during Warwick in Africa when I taught Maths (and Italian and ballet!) to classes of up to 50 children in Ghana. Likewise, talking about my independent projects in oral assessments in front of lecturers and course mates developed my communication skills and my ability to throw myself into something I found daunting.
Connections: Piers Keenleyside
Piers has completed his 25th London marathon.
Studying Physics built a solid foundation for future career
Clive's curiosity and drive to learn continue to motivate him, a trait fostered during his time at Warwick, which taught him critical thinking and presentation skills.
Siddhant Walia: Manager (Cloud Analytics)
Mathematics was the only subject I enjoyed in school and found that calculus and probability really interested me because of how we could understand and explain real world phenomena. This motivated me to delve deeper into what maths has to offer, along with how it's applied!
A year in volunteering
In the past 12 months Warwick alumni have been generous with their time and knowledge. We look back at some of the ways alumni have been actively getting involved and making an impact over the last year.
Kieran Kalair: Senior Mathematical Consultant, Smith Institute
During both my MSc and PhD at Warwick, I had several opportunities to communicate research to a range of audiences - some academics, some domain experts from industrial partners, some other students. This is something I am glad I started practicing early, as when I then moved into industry, I was already equipped to talk about science in a range of different ways depending on who the audience was, and what was most relevant to them.
Jamie Mullineaux, Quant Analyst
Whilst the second-year essay and final year project were good opportunities to hone my communication skills, I found working on weekly assignments with other students equally helpful. Knowing a solution isn't the same as being able to explain it or teach someone!
Warwick alumni recognised in Forbes 30 under 30
A trinity of Warwick Business School graduates have made it to a global list of change makers who are still under the age of 30. Max Klymenko, Carlo Fedeli and Jasmine Yeo have all been honoured in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe List for 2024. Published annually by the US business magazine, Forbes, the list features young entrepreneurs and creatives who, in one way or another, are transforming the face of business and society.
Warwick's influence on Whitleigh's career
Warwick, chosen by Whitleigh for its prestigious status, led her to her current role in children's services, where she focuses on complex cases encompassing exploitation, drug use, and mental health, fueled by her aspiration to enhance her mental health knowledge.
Archit's journey from Warwick to professional achievement
Archit's decision to attend Warwick stemmed from its esteemed reputation and vibrant campus community, influenced by interactions with Warwick Ambassadors during his International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Mumbai. Now, as a Software Licence Compliance Consultant at Deloitte UK, his drive comes from a larger vision of making a positive impact and running his own business, shaped by his time at Warwick and supported by family and friends.
Impactful academic journey on social topics
With its vibrant academic atmosphere and campus-based lifestyle, Warwick fostered a strong faculty connection and immersive student experience. Now pursuing a DPhil in Area Studies at Oxford, Kefan’s journey, influenced by Warwick's supportive community, extends from undergraduate studies to impactful research on social topics across the world, reflecting a commitment to social change and gratitude for formative experiences.
Warwick, career growth, and inspiring education
Rumbie's decision to choose Warwick stemmed from her desire to advance her career and academic pursuits after six years in education. As a senior law lecturer now, she finds fulfilment in contributing to the progress of those she encounters. Rumbie attributes much of her growth and teaching approach to the mentorship she received at Warwick, cherishing the vibrant community and lasting friendships formed during her time there.
Jake Davies: English Teacher in China
Graduating from Warwick in 2021 with a degree in Philosophy, Jake began his career teaching English in Thailand before returning to the UK for a role in business consulting. After a brief stint in project management, his drive for adventure led him to Shenzhen, China, where he now teaches English and explores entrepreneurial ventures in exporting and recruitment. Warwick’s reputation has been key in opening doors throughout his career.
From Warwick to Law School
David Curwen (BA History 1985) was inspired during his time at Warwick to pursue a career in Law. He is now devoted to helping people who struggle with legal problems to help make a positive impact on their lives.
Our Rootes were grown at Warwick
From halls of residence to sports clubs and course crossovers to blind dates, so many of you have found love on Warwick campus. When we posted on Facebook asking for your love stories you didn’t disappoint, and we’re delighted to share them.
A family of Warwick graduates
Anita Chagar, Samita Sall, and Kerry Flora are all cousins and Warwick alumni.
Creating connections: the Warwick Summer School experience
The Warwick Summer School (WSS) is a three-week experience for university students and professionals from around the world to discover (or rediscover!) the magic of Warwick, through a full academic and exciting social and cultural programme. With participants joining from more than 62 different nationalities, one of the main highlights for attendees is having the opportunity to learn and share insights with people from across the globe, as well as creating lifelong friendships with like-minded people.
Creating outreach programmes to empower young people
Growing up in Coventry it was always a dream of Azzedine Dabo (MSc Analytical Science, 2013; PhD Chemistry, 2019) to study at Warwick. Now working as the scientific lead of GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) Method Innovation Team, Azzedine shares the importance of giving young people exposure to university life through outreach programmes like the one he has created at GSK.
The alum doctor bridging gaps in health and education
From medicine to mentorship, Dr Gabriela Barzyk (MBChB, 2022), discusses her career as a junior doctor and her passion for creating equal educational opportunities for all.
Warwick alumni celebrated in StudyUK Awards
Two Warwick alumni have scooped the win at the StudyUK Awards.
The power of pushing yourself
Benjamin Nuga (BA French with Chinese, 2022), has already diversified his skill set by working as a production assistant, scriptwriter, and musician and he’s also been a contestant on Countdown. Having only graduated in 2022, his achievements are centered around his willingness to step outside his comfort zone.
Anittah's journey of discovery and community
Anittah Owomugisha (MSc Engineering Business Management, 2023) a Chevening scholar now working as an Electrical Design Engineer at SSE plc, shares her journey, shaped by the supportive Warwick community. It was the Warwick connections, from faculty to peers, that played a pivotal role in propelling the start of her career.
Blending algorithms and botanicals
Meet alum, Lu Sun (MSc Statistics, 2008), who's successfully juggling a career in AI with her newfound passion for gin. We caught up with Lu to learn more about her unique career journey from an early start in cognitive AI to launching her own gin brand inspired by her family’s roots.
Emma Arandjelovic: Senior Software Engineer
Now working at the cutting edge of science and technology, Emma Arandjelovic (BSc Computer Science, 2002) looks back at her time at Warwick and how it was key to succeeding in a male-dominated industry.
Q&A with Speakbeast
Theatre company, Speakbeast, is made up of Warwick alumni and students who are interested in creating original theatre that focuses on queerness, transness, and what it means to be human in a mechanised world. They’ve been shortlisted for the Untapped 2024 award and will be taking their debut show, The Freemartin, to Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.
TPS Careers events with Warwick alumni
Theatre and Performance Studies students were able to hear from alumni Zoe Templeman-Young (BA Theatre and Performance Studies, 2013) and CJ Webley (BA Theatre and Performance Studies, 2015) at a careers event in January.
Quickfire questions with Puri Ragini
Friendship, warmth, fun, and connections were the foundations that encouraged Puri Ragini (BA History and Politics, 2020) to head to Warwick and build a successful career in the social sector.
Quickfire questions with Edward Dunbavin
Teacher Edward Dubavin (BA English Language and Linguistics, 2020) looks back at his time at Warwick and how it fuelled his passion for research that still continues.
Quickfire questions with Sabrina Luca
Self-described people person, Sabrina Luca (BA Language, Culture and Communications, 2020) was exposed to the mechanisms of intercultural communication and interpersonal relations at Warwick, which now has a massive impact on the work she does in Communications for the Tech Industry.
Quickfire questions with Tom Underwood
From studying abroad in Copenhagen to focusing on the role the NHS has in tackling inactivity, Tom Underwood (BA Language, Culture and Communication, 2019) tells us about his time at Warwick and why he wants to improve the world for people.
Could your organisation host a student placement?
Could your organisation benefit from some fresh perspectives and additional skills? Could you offer a Life Sciences Masters student a placement year?
Connections: Viv and Myles Kelvin
Viv and Myles met doing First Year Reception (FYR Week) in October 1988. The minibus shuttle brought them together.
Connections: Will and Josephine Fowler-Allen
Will and Josephine met when they were allocated the same flat in Heronbank - flat 117.
Connections: Ellie Payne and Jonty Heiser
Ellie and Jonty met at the Aikido Club.