Latest Alumni Updates
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 (BA English Literature, 2015), Samita Sall (Ba History, 2018) and Kerry Flora (BA French with Spanish, 2022) are all cousins and Warwick alumnae. We caught up with them to talk to them about their time on campus, their favourite memories from their time here and what they’re doing now.
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.
An Inspiring Journey From Warwick
Nicholas Tan (BA History, 2016) applied to study at Warwick after being inspired to follow in the footsteps of one of his teachers and has never looked back.
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 Alumna 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 that celebrates UK higher education and achievements of alumni across the world.
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.
Connections: Stephen Nand-Lal
"I'm running the London Marathon in memory of my brother (Matt), who took his own life earlier this year. He was only 29 years old. Matt had battled with his mental health for the majority of his adult life."
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 alumna, 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.
Quickfire questions with Emma Arandjelovic
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?
Winter Graduation 2024
This January, we’ve enjoyed celebrating the achievements of thousands of graduates and graduands on campus. It’s been a pleasure to welcome and celebrate both new and returning members of the alumni community. Take a look at our graduation speakers