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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.
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 alumnus) 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 Kings 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 (BA Theatre and Performance Studies, 2024) has 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 alumnae. 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: Akansha and Pujan
Akansha Sumaria and Pujan Sumaria Shah are among many couples who found their lifelong partners during their studies here. Their friendship sparked on the first day of university, brought together by neighbouring rooms and an instant connection.
Warwick love story: Jatin and Harnoor
Did you know that many in your alumni community found their soulmates here? Jatin Goel and Harnoor Gauba Goel are just one of these couples. They both travelled from India to study at Warwick in 2011 and tied the knot in 2022.
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.
Brand Evolution Project: The results are in!
We have been working to evolve our brand to better reflect who we are today and our global ambitions for 2030 and beyond. Our brand is more than just our logo. As one of the world’s exceptional universities, Warwick’s brand should reflect our values, purpose, and hopes for the future.
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 and talks about his current role of Market Analyst.
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 alumnus 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 alumnus 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 here. 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 specialized 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.
Reflections on gratitude, peace, and joy
Dr Afiniki Akanet, a Christian medical doctor and entrepreneur, celebrates her 40th year in her latest book Power and Praise, offering insights from scripture, medical experience, and her life journey to demonstrate how spiritual well-being can enhance mental health for people of all faiths.
Computer Science Spotlight: Sakshi Mittal
Warwick's Computer Science course helped her to create a strong foundation for Java and web development, which she bas 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 - 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.
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.
Computer Science Spotlight: Mansour Aldawood
The challenges in Mansour's PhD journey helped him to 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 where Minali found lifelong friends and was inspired by a culture of diversity, hard work, 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
A postgraduate social work student turned academic has authored a book, Inside the World of Older Spouse Carers, to explore and challenge assumptions about older spouse carers, which will be published by Palgrave Macmillan in July 2024.
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!
Entering a new decade is always a special moment, but for alumna Barbara Hutchinson (Cert Diabetes Care Distance delivery courses, 2005) it was made even more incredible thanks her London Olympic experience.
Olympics memories at the BBC
Following an engineering science degree in the 1970’s, Keith Warrender has worked across the world with the BBC. He tells us about his time working on the Olympics and why the draw of The 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 alumna. 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!
When a chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete, alumnus Barbara Meade nee Lea (Certificate in Education, 1960) got to enjoy one of the most memorable days in GB’s Olympic history.
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.
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.