March 2024 News
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Alumni connections produce brilliant placement experience for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student
Ed Williams is the Managing Director of Candy Kittens, a gourmet vegan sweet company based in London that is currently employing a º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student.
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From police officer to award-winning stonemason: The journey of Mark McDonnell
Mark McDonnell transitioned from a distinguished thirty-year career in law enforcement to become an award-winning stonemason.Â
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Alumnus prepares to cycle more than 200 miles in memory of university friend
David Bone passed away whilst playing football at university on 23 March 1999. Now, 25 years later, Jason Edwards shares his memories of that day and his plans to take on a 230-mile cycling challenge for the British Heart Foundation in David’s memory.
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CAIR London app launched by alumna Tanya to combat London Underground air pollution
In a bid to tackle the pervasive issue of air pollution in the London Underground, alumna Tanya Beri (Graphic Communication 2016 and MA User Experience Design 2020) has launched CAIR London.
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Alumnus awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship
Adriano Randi (Chemistry 2019) has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship to further advance his spin-out company RV3 Tech.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna collects MBE
Christine Payne (Psychology 1978) was recognised in the King's first Birthday Honours List last year and recently collected her award from Buckingham Palace where she met Anne, the Princess Royal.
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Former student transforms crafting passion into thriving business
Paula Milner graduated with a First-Class Honours in Printed Textiles from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in 2006. She has left a lasting mark on the crafting community.
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Success for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as two alumni join the UK Young Academy
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to announce that alumni Joseph Bentley (Product Design and Technology 2021) and Professor Antonia Liguori (Design and Creative Arts, 2014-2024) have joined the UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.
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Transforming from IT pro to thriller novelist
In an inspiring journey of self-discovery and determination, alumnus Iain Smith has defied conventional career paths by transitioning from the world of IT to becoming a thriller novelist.
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Alumnus discovers creative talents after 60
Garry Pierrepont (Data Processing 1980) has shattered stereotypes about creativity and age by uncovering his artistic talents well into his sixties. Despite a career in computing, it wasn't until 2018 that he embraced his creative side.