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Lessons that last a lifetime

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:19:00 GMT

George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.

A journey to be seen as human again

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:40:00 GMT

What happens when you have no choice but to flee your home and leave all you know behind? Can you ever utilise your experiences and turn them into opportunities for others? When Attal Shams’ journey of conflict, displacement, and resilience became the focus of his dissertation, he didn’t think anyone would be interested. But now, those experiences have become the driving force to him making a real difference to others.

Connections: Diana Holbourn

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:17:00 GMT

Diana looks back on her time at Warwick with fondness due to the friendly support she received.

Future leader on the fast track

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:50:00 GMT

Future Leader Anthonia Ezeudogu (BA Politics and Sociology, 2022) might be just beginning her career, but she already has a lot to be proud of. With a first-class degree and experience as a Welfare Officer for The Black Women Project already under her belt, Anthonia is now a Graduate Associate on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) graduate programme. It’s clear to see why she’s named on Powerful Media’s Future Leaders 2022/23 list, recognising 150 of Britain’s most outstanding Black students and new graduates.

Once Warwick, always Warwick

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Hear from Warwick alumna and former professional services staff member, Charlotte Beesley (BA History and Sociology, 2014)

Future Leaders: Tiana Holgate

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:04:00 GMT

Having been named in the Top 150 Future Leaders list for 2020-21 by Powerful Media, Tiana Holgate (BA Sociology with Specialism in Race and Global Politics, 2021) is taking a different view on leadership.

Future Leaders: Gold Oyelade

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:16:00 GMT

Despite only graduating this year, Gold’s already starting to shine with an appearance on the 2021 Powerful Media 150 Future Leaders List. She recently completed a successful summer internship at leading global independent investment bank, Evercore, through the 10,000 Black Interns programme, and has now secured a permanent analyst role. Read on to find out why the challenges of studying and graduating during the pandemic only made Gold (BA Sociology, 2021) more determined to succeed.