Latest Alumni Updates
World Book Day Profile: Children’s author, Christy Kirkpatrick
Children’s author Christy Kirkpatrick (BA Philosophy and Literature, 1995) has worked with a number of publishers, including BBC Worldwide, Ladybird and Flying Eye Books. We chatted with her on World Book Day about her career, her advice to budding authors and her co-authored book that uses relaxation techniques to help with bedtime.
Spotlight on: Louise Hardy
From the London 2012 Olympic Park to the High Speed One (HS1) railway and more, Louise Hardy (BSc Engineering (Civil), 1988) has worked on many high profile and internationally renowned construction projects during her career. She was named in the Financial Times’ Top 100 Women of Influence in Engineering and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Women in Construction and Engineering awards in 2019. In November 2021, Louise was the judges’ choice for the ‘Overall Business Woman of the Year’ at the National Business Women’s Awards (NBWA).
Warwick Connections: Kingsley Napley
With more than 260,000 Warwick alumni around the world, you are never too far away from a Warwick connection. Kingsley Napley, a leading London law firm, has three Warwick graduates at its helm, sitting on the firm’s eight-strong board.
Interview with Bestselling Author Sarah Pearse
Having written from a young age, bestselling author Sarah Pearse chose to study English and Creative Writing at Warwick, giving her a safe and supportive space in which to pursue her passion. We spoke to Sarah in between a book tour for her debut novel The Sanatorium and editing her next thriller The Retreat.
Once Warwick, always Warwick
Hear from Warwick alumna and former professional services staff member, Charlotte Beesley (BA History and Sociology, 2014)
Profile - PGT alumnus William Harrop
Hear from recent PGT alumnus William Harrop (MA Global and Comparative History, 2022)
Alumna wins Study UK Alumni Awards Jordan 2021
Congratulations to alumna, Noor Abu-Jbara (MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2019) who was a winner of the Study UK Alumni Awards Jordan 2021.
Laura Walker McDonald
Laura Walker McDonald (LLM International Development Law and Human Rights, 2006) has dedicated her career to helping others through her work in humanitarian and international aid. Now working for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Laura looks at how technology can have both a positive and negative impact on wellbeing across the globe.
Lynda Thomas
Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, Lynda Thomas, began her career in marketing and PR before making the transition into the third sector by volunteering for a children’s charity. Since then, Lynda (BA Psychology, 1986), has dedicated her professional career to helping others.
Winter Graduation 2022: Ben Brabyn
Former Royal Marine Commando and brain tumour survivor, Ben Brabyn (MBA, 2002) congratulates our Winter 2022 graduates, and shares three simple pieces of advice for staying resilient in the face of adversity
Winter Graduation 2022: Joan MacNaughton CB
"What you have to offer is precious."
The warmest of welcomes to the Warwick alumni community for all our Winter 2022 graduates from Chair of the Climate Group, Joan MacNaughton CB (BSc Physics, 1972)
Winter Graduation 2022: David Suarez Cuellar
'"I often regard resilience as a superpower." Congratulations to all our Winter 2022 graduates from business founder David Suarez Cuellar (MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2020).
Winter Graduation 2022: Bisman Deu
Will you build windmills or walls? Women's rights advocate and panellist for UNICEF, Bisman Deu (BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies, 2019) shares her congratulations with our Winter 2022 graduate.
Voices of the Alliance - Dr Emily Pilkington
This year, we are celebrating 10-years of the Monash Warwick Alliance. As part of our Voices of the Alliance series, joint PhD graduate, Dr Emily Pilkington, shares her experience and highlights of the Alliance.
New Year’s Honours for Warwick community
Celebrating members of our community that have been named in the New Year's Honours List 2022.
Spotlight on: Dave Griffin
From science to finance, Dave Griffin (MChem Chemistry, 1999) explains how his time at Warwick opened his eyes to where a Chemistry degree could take him, and how today, he’s still using what he learned as a partner at Deloitte.
Lanaire Aderemi
Poet and playwright, Lanaire Aderemi tells us about her new podcast, Story Story. It currently ranks #1 in the History Category of Nigeria’s Apple Podcasts despite being produced in the UK.
Warwick Marathon Man Makes History
At the age of 74, Warwick MBA graduate Phillip Howells has entered the history books by completing an incredible 300 marathons and achieving the UK’s 100 Marathon Club ‘Triple Crown’ award.
Alumni volunteer hails global mentoring success
More than 450 students from top global institutions including the University of Warwick and Monash University, came together to provide innovative solutions to business challenges through the TeamWork mentoring programme. Over 60 Warwick alumni volunteered to act as mentors and provided projects to develop students’ intercultural awareness, communication and project management skills.
Claire Ridgway
Claire studied for her BA QTS at Warwick, focusing on Religion and English Literature. She's now a well known historian and published author with 12 books under her belt, plus a popular Tudor history YouTube channel.