Alumni Profiles
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From inspiring entrepreneurs to influential change-makers, our alumni leverage their experience and knowledge gained at Warwick to drive meaningful change around the world.
Browse our alumni profiles and learn more about their journey after graduating from Warwick.
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From biology undergrad to doctor to therapist to author
A Warwick alum announces the pre-order of their book, Self-Obsession, set for release in May 2025. The book integrates biology, medicine, psychology, and Eastern philosophies to explore and address issues like depression and anxiety.
From business excellence to AI innovation
Surya Narayan Saha wrote Reform: Harnessing AI's Power in Modern Businesses after gaining expertise in process improvement and strategic thinking. The book provides business leaders with practical insights into leveraging AI for growth and competitive advantage, using fictional narratives to address real-world challenges in AI implementation.
Jayaraja leads the renovation of historic Alfoxton Park House
As chair of the trust overseeing the renowned Alfoxton Park House, Jayaraja now resides there, leading a team of volunteers in renovating the historic building.
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. He has also contributed to government programs in Guangzhou and Lhasa, earning high honours.
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.
From entrepreneur to health coach: a journey in Alzheimer's prevention
The upcoming book, "What did I come in here for again? - How I improved my brain health and memory with the Bredesen Protocol®," details the author's journey from entrepreneur to Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, inspired by a personal connection to Alzheimer's prevention.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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."
Connections: Uwem Umana
"Currently I work as a Senior Technical Lead for HCL attached to Deutsche Bank (DB). It’s an exciting job as my workstream deals with authentication and end user computing for DB. Since Cloud is the way of the future, I find this extremely relevant to the tech world we are living in. Everything is now being stored in the cloud or having back up in the cloud. I have also released my second volume of short stories titled Son of The Soil and Other Stories, which can be purchased from Amazon."
From late-night layouts to a lifelong career
A chance meeting at Coventry Station led Sheena Harvey to a successful 40-year career in journalism. Those early years on the University’s newsletter created incredible memories for Sheena (BA Comparative American Studies, 1977), and paved the way for decades of writing and editing on magazines found in homes all over the UK.