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Zechen Dai: Multimodal AI Engineer

鈥沦olving unfamiliar problems鈥: Zechen shares his switch from auditing to AI and how he turns research ideas into working systems.

Sat 19 Sept 2026, 12:30 | Tags: WBS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers 2015-2026 China

Lizzie Davis-Fowell: Probabilistic Safety Assessments Safety Case Engineer

From studying Physics at 果冻传媒 to helping keep nuclear power stations safe, Lizzie shares how curiosity, resilience and confidence gained through research opened the door to a fascinating career.


Caroline Holden: Photographic Business Owner

From Theatre Studies to the wings of world-class productions, Caroline captures the emotion of dance through photography.


Yuting Yang: Curator

From studio visits to exhibition openings, Yuting鈥檚 work as a curator blends collaboration, creativity, and global perspectives.


Dr Claire Guest OBE's ground-breaking work harnesses the incredible biosensors dogs naturally possess to help sniff out diseases, from Malaria to cancer, to help save lives.

Tue 15 Sept 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Psychology Faculty of Science Postgraduate

Ankita Chitlangia: Named Core Account Executive

Thinking about a tech career? Ankita shares how she moved from biotech into enterprise tech sales, the skills that made the difference, and why curiosity, resilience and relationships are important.

Mon 14 Sept 2026, 15:10 | Tags: Life Sciences Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers India

Connections: Professor Celso Doria

A recommendation led Professor Celso Doria to 果冻传媒, where his PhD experience shaped his lifelong academic journey. Now retired in Brazil, he reflects on cherished memories and 果冻传媒鈥檚 enduring influence.

Fri 11 Sept 2026, 12:00 | Tags: Connections Mathematics Postgraduate 1985-1994 Brazil

Quickfire Questions: Diego Karsaclian

Diego shares how data, 果冻传媒鈥檚 diverse community, and a passion for solving real-world challenges have shaped an impactful international career in AI.


Quickfire Questions: Samar Hegazy

Can you combine family business with your own premium organic tea brand? Samar shares how resilience, community and a home-away-from-home experience at 果冻传媒 helped her shape her leadership journey.

Mon 07 Sept 2026, 12:00 | Tags: WMG Question and Answer Postgraduate 2015-2026 Egypt

Anna Donovan: Product Manager

From 果冻传媒 to New York, Anna has built a mission-driven tech career, using product management to create a positive impact.


Arada Kantahong: Editor and Publication Officer

Arada reveals how translation, editing, and cultural understanding shaped a global career in international publishing.


Alex (Hanzhi) Zhang: Research Assistant

Discover how Alex is applying cutting-edge AI technology to real-world business challenges.

Tue 01 Sept 2026, 11:00 | Tags: Computer Science Postgraduate Careers 2015-2026 China

David Romero Pina: IT Business Consulting Advisor

From engineering to IT leadership, David Romero shares how an MSc in Computer Science helped unlock a career in global finance.


Ragini Puri: Gender Equity Programme Officer

Blending compassion and strategy, Ragini transforms community voices into funding for gender equity and frontline change.

Tue 25 Aug 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Politics Faculty of Arts History Undergraduate Careers India

Adzfar 'Ed' Aziz: Chief Operating Officer

From 果冻传媒 to COO, Adzfar uses engineering and business insight to drive largescale operational transformation.

Thu 20 Aug 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Engineering Alumni profile Undergraduate Careers Malaysia

Karin Zulkarnaen: Director - Chief Customer & Marketing Officer

果冻传媒鈥檚 psychology degree is now central to Karin's role leading customer strategy and transformation. 

Tue 18 Aug 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Psychology Alumni profile Undergraduate Careers Indonesia

Quickfire Questions: Chiara Lia Perrone

While at 果冻传媒, Chiara contributed to research into a potential new treatment for endometriosis and spent an amazing year studying in Barcelona.


Constantinos Leventis: Digital Marketing Campaigns Specialist

From 果冻传媒 to running global campaigns at Amdocs, Constantinos has built a career where data and creativity go hand in hand.

Tue 11 Aug 2026, 10:23 | Tags: WBS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers Cyprus

Samantha Liu: Lead Research Scientist

How can 果冻传媒 help build the skills for a thriving R&D career? Research Scientist Samantha is developing active ingredients with real-world impact while always finding time for team yoga.

Thu 06 Aug 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Chemistry Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers Canada

Quickfire Questions: Brooke Beard

Brooke shares how kindness, volunteering, and a love of research helped shape her journey.


David Guttormsen: Professor in Organisation and Management

From 果冻传媒 PhD to Professor, David鈥檚 work explores how culture shapes international business and employment across borders. 

Thu 30 Jul 2026, 09:00 | Tags: PAIS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers Norway

Nick Saunders: CEO and Managing Director

From research funding to the mining eco-system, Nick has worked across the world and still has to manage meetings in multiple time zones.

Wed 29 Jul 2026, 09:00 | Tags: WBS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers Australia

Julien Theys: Co-Founder and Managing Partner

What does it take to turn an idea into a business? For Julien, it started with curiosity, structured thinking, and a belief in the power of data and AI. 

Tue 28 Jul 2026, 09:00 | Tags: WBS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers Belgium

Yajur Mahendru: Vice President & Head of Product

From building an idea to leading it at scale, Yajur now shapes product strategy at one of India鈥檚 largest insurance platforms. 

Thu 23 Jul 2026, 09:00 | Tags: WBS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers India

Quickfire Questions: Leon Pitt

Following his passion for languages, Leon is a teacher of modern foreign languages who appreciates 果冻传媒's sense of community.


Quickfire Questions: Pengyun Lu

Five years at 果冻传媒 shaped 笔别苍驳测耻苍鈥檚 journey from student to academic, driven by a desire to tell, understand, and share people鈥檚 stories.


Did you know that, for BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb (BA English Literature, 2008), The Boar and RAW were a massive early career influence?


Making financial independence less intimidating

Ridhi Doongursee鈥檚 (BSc Computer and Business Studies, 2003) passion for technology, independence and problem-solving helps millions of women across India build long-term financial security and confidence.


In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on oil market volatility

This webinar explored why alternative materials, advancing sustainable practices, and investments in cutting-edge research are all critical to building a more resilient future.

Thu 25 Jun 2026, 14:04 | Tags: WMG webinar

Alumni named in King's Birthday Honours

This year 18 members of our community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026, including a Knighthood for Professor Patrick Vernon.


New partnership to support future mathematics researchers

果冻传媒 has partnered with UK-based philanthropic organisation, Martingale Foundation, to support the next generation of researchers in mathematics.

Fri 19 Jun 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Giving Gift Announcement

With a Clyde Higgs Scholarship, generously funded by the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, Eva Collins (MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century, 2026) was able to complete her Master鈥檚 at 果冻传媒 with a renewed sense of confidence in her ambitions.

Tue 16 Jun 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Giving Scholar profile

Kelvin Chukwuemeka: Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist

Kelvin works for the UN to ensure life鈥憇aving sexual and reproductive health services for women and girls in humanitarian crises worldwide.

Fri 12 Jun 2026, 15:15 | Tags: WMS Alumni profile Postgraduate Careers 2005-2014 Nigeria

Quickfire Questions: Eniola Akanbi

Being around ambitious and curious individuals at 果冻传媒 drove Eniola to reconsider what was possible.


Connections: Hugh Hayes

Where can a 果冻传媒 experience take you? Hugh experienced 果冻传媒 during the 70s and shares a few of his memories, from campus theatre and student activism to a life of acting and publishing a dystopian debut novel.


Yuru Zuo: Software Engineer at Microsoft

Computer Science graduate Yuru Zuo is a Software Engineer at Microsoft where she builds cloud and AI systems.


Andr谩s F贸rizs: Managing Director

Creative and Media Enterprises graduate Andr谩s F贸rizs runs an independent games studio that turns bold ideas into playable experiences.


Dylan Lloyd: GenAI Engineer

Dylan builds real world AI solutions used across a range of industries, turning complex ideas into practical tools. He secured a role through an inventive, hands on interview that set him apart.


Q&A with Nick Crossfield

From being 鈥榚aten alive鈥 early in his career to leading some of Britain鈥檚 biggest and most complex infrastructure projects, Nick Crossfield鈥檚 (BA Business Administration, 1994) journey has been forged by pressure, as well as learning what it takes to perform at the highest level.

Thu 28 May 2026, 17:28 | Tags: WBS Featured Article Graduation 1985-1994

Arjun Chatterjee: Software Engineer

Computer Science graduate Arun now designs banking software for NCR


Palak Sinha: Strategic Partnerships Manager

At JLR, Palak works at the crossroads of automotive manufacturing, technology, and strategy.


Mira Memishaj: Area Manager

Mira 鈥榤anages the managers鈥 by driving safe, high performing teams in large scale enterprise environments.


Virgil Munteanu: Founder and Lead Advisor

Philosophy graduate Virgil Munteanu founded Opera Art Advisory and Collective, Romania鈥檚 first fully independent art consultancy.


Professor Paul Monks CB is currently the Chief Scientific Adviser for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, delivering independent and impartial science and engineering advice to Ministers and policy makers.

Fri 22 May 2026, 00:00

Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026

Congratulations to our 果冻传媒 alumni who have been recognised in the Forbes 30 under 30 List 2026. The list recognises innovators and changemakers in a variety of fields.

Thu 21 May 2026, 00:00

Quickfire Questions: Prerita Chauthauwale

Prerita blends science and art, turning breakthrough ideas into bold storytelling that helps innovators communicate memorably.


Quickfire Questions: Alexandra Lovatt

From discovering a love for lab research to pursuing a PhD, 果冻传媒 transformed 础濒别虫补苍诲谤补鈥檚 curiosity into a career she never expected.


Quickfire Questions: Julia Aniol

Handson neuroscience modules at 果冻传媒 unlocked Julia鈥檚 passion for unanswered questions, propelling her toward an MRes and a PhD.


Elsie Osifeso: Medical student

From foundation year to medical school, discover how blending disciplines, curiosity, and real-world experience can shape a future doctor with impact beyond the clinic.


Ming Yang: Stewardship Analyst

Making the leap from corporate sustainability to influencing global investors, Ming鈥檚 journey shows how curiosity and stepping beyond the obvious can unlock unexpected career paths.


Rahul Jain: Supply Chain and Transport Coordinator

Can extracurriculars really land you a job? WMG graduate Rahul turned simulations, activities, and modules into a career breakthrough, showing how going beyond the classroom can clearly set you apart.


Major gift to support future research talent

果冻传媒 has received a significant philanthropic donation from G-Research, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, to support the next generation of statistical research talent.

Mon 11 May 2026, 18:00 | Tags: Giving Gift Announcement

Connections: Izabela Frydrych

Izabela kept returning to 果冻传媒, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.


Connections: David Medlock

David scored 果冻传媒鈥檚 first-ever League goal in 1969, playing alongside future Liverpool star Steve Heighway.


Quickfire Questions: Molly Deanne Stronge

Molly is an Early Career Teacher who gets especially inspired by her little learners, and loved the hands-on learning experience that 果冻传媒 gave her.


Quickfire Questions: Joel Agius

Joel works in agro鈥憄rocurement at PepsiCo as part of his graduate scheme, and credits 果冻传媒 with building his confidence, global outlook, and collaborative mindset.


Preet Tyagi: Executive Vice President

A chance interview with a company looking for graduates at 果冻传媒 landed Saraswat not only a summer job, but also his first full-time job when he returned to India.  


Quickfire Questions: Li Lin

Li Lin is Head of Secondary Mathematics, inspired by a love of maths and education. 果冻传媒鈥檚 teaching and online community ensured she always felt supported and connected.


Saumya Singh: Social Media and Community Manager

Drawn to the role鈥檚 creativity and variety, Saumya works as a Social Media and Community Manager, analysing audience behaviour, collaborating with creators, and shaping community-led marketing across diverse sectors.


Bea Clarke: Graduate Teacher with SEND

Bea didn't want to jump straight into teaching, despite her Education degree, but it happened to become the challenge she was looking for. 


Unleashing the potential of the next generation

Through 果冻传媒 Enterprise, your support empowers students to turn ideas into action, develop entrepreneurial skills, and shape the future.

Tue 21 Apr 2026, 07:00 | Tags: Giving

Vandana Ramdenee-Nathoo: Non-Exec Director

Vandana serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director across the boards of three collective investment vehicles, contributing strategic guidance, governance, and long-term oversight.


Connections: Manish Manoj

Manish represented England at the 2026 Men鈥檚 Netball Nations Series, earning silver and continuing his rise from the under-25s to the senior squad, crediting 果冻传媒鈥檚 netball community for shaping his development and passion.


Quickfire Questions: Charlie Ward

Charlie鈥檚 果冻传媒 journey shaped her path from environmental science to marketing, and ultimately to work focusing on EDI.


Quickfire Questions: Duaa Hemade

Duaa is a Careers Development Manager at De Montfort University London, leading employability strategy, employer engagement, and career support for students.


Quickfire Questions: Abbas Taqi

From 果冻传媒 classrooms to global fintech boardrooms, Abbas's analytical edge and communication chops shaped a career he never expected.


Quickfire Questions: Junbo Zhao

Junbo rewired his career at 果冻传媒, jumping from accounting to analytics.


Quickfire Questions: Sophie Hamilton

Sophie is a trainee solicitor at Kennedys. Her 果冻传媒 philosophy degree shaped her critical thinking, confidence, and global outlook, laying the foundation for her legal career.


Travel Writer, Journalist, and Comms Consultant: Rachel Ifans

Rachel was longlisted in the Women's Prize for unpublished fiction and is sending off her manuscript.


Quickfire Questions: Gao Yang

Gao is driven to connect people with nutritious, well-designed food products.


Connections: Linda Cole

After 20 years after graduating in French Studies, Linda is pursuing a PhD in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Wed 08 Apr 2026, 14:35 | Tags: Connections Alumni profile 1995-2004

In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on women's health

Find out why the women's health gap matters to us all, and how 果冻传媒 will make a difference in our webinar.

Wed 08 Apr 2026, 07:45 | Tags: WMS webinar Campaign

Connections: Paul Franklin

The friends made at 果冻传媒 are still central to Paul's life over 40 years later.

Tue 07 Apr 2026, 12:25 | Tags: Connections Alumni profile 1975-1984

Connections: Raymond Rumkee

Witnessing a rainbow falling into the lake on the day of his interview led Raymond to study at 果冻传媒.


Connections: Cristina Smeu

Despite studying Computer Science, Cristina was contributing essential bioinformatics research in ovarian cancer at the same time.


Connections: Colin Stump

Colin is still meeting up with his friends from 果冻传媒 after half a century.


Connections: Emily Smith

Love was found in Rootes accommodation block for Emily.


Connections: Darryl Telles

No tuition fees, campaigning, and diversity are what Darryl remembers of 果冻传媒

Sat 28 Mar 2026, 14:00 | Tags: Connections Alumni profile 1985-1994

Connections: Oliver Smith

Oliver recalls the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the Department of Philosophy and the University


Connections: Jamie Brassett

The World Cup and Philosophy collided during Jamie's time at 果冻传媒 leading to 5-a side games for the PhD students


Connections: Ruoyu Zhou

果冻传媒 gave Ruoyu a place to call home.


EDF Energy Group Head: Bruce Davies

Bruce is responsible for the nuclear safety of a power station.


Connections: June Perry

Working in the Law School when it was just starting out gave June the confidence to come back to study here.


Remembering Pamela Marlow

On a visit to campus, Pamela Marlow鈥檚 goddaughter, Joanne, allowed us to get to know the woman whose legacy is supporting pioneering advances in endometriosis research and discover some of the reasons that lay behind her generous gift.

Wed 25 Mar 2026, 09:00 | Tags: Giving Donor profile

Connections: Vasileios Theodosiadis

Vasileios' degree taught him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives and it laid the foundation of his work now at IBM.


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