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Montage of alumni voices on our blog. Featured are the Singing Dentist, aka Dr Milad Shadrooh, Dilani Selvanathan, Siti Kasim and Matt Kay.

Our graduates have gone on to do a variety of interesting and exciting things throughout their careers and beyond.

Our blog shines a spotlight on the voices of our alumni and friends and on the transformative effect gifts of time and donations from alumni have had on our students and the wider University.

Headshot of alumna, Alexandra Millman Alumni profile - Alexandra Millman
17 August 2021

(International Relations (Paris) MA, 2020)

I’m quite proud of being able to work in Paris (for the time being!) I come to work every day and speak in two different languages, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to exercise my brain and my professional interests in this capacity.

 

Dentistry Alumna Martina Olivieri Alumni profile - Martina Olivieri
26 August 2021

(Dentistry BDS, 2020)

The beauty of a career in dentistry is that it opens countless opportunities. I have colleagues who have not only gone on to be general dentists, but also marketing assistants, researchers, university professors and many more. The variety of options means I do not feel restricted, and know I can tailor my career to exactly what I want.

 

Headshot of alumnus Michael Larrick Alumni profile - Michael Larrick
3 September 2021

(Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM, 2020)

I love learning, problem solving, and a good creative challenge. This is what led me to international law and arbitration in particular, because it presents challenges that really excite me. And if you are intellectually engaged, that makes it easier to provide genuine, quality representation.

 

Headshot of alumnus, Jose Bencosme Zayas Alumni profile - José Bencosme Zayas
7 September 2021

(Theatre and Performance MA, 2018)

I dream of creating educational institutions for performance artists in my country. I also dream of better working conditions for my colleagues and future generations. I hope that all the performances and projects I create or participate in, always speak to the audiences as testimonies of our times. Some of these things might take five or ten years… some I might never see. The peak is giving my best for a better arts ecosystem in my immediate reality.

 

 

Alumni profile - Kelvin Wong
14 September 2021

(Law LLB, 2013)

Having served as the Malaysian alumni ambassador for the past 7 years, I have grown a passion for helping prospective students in understanding Queen Mary better and connecting alumni for career opportunities. I understand the importance of networking and I am dedicated to help my fellow alumni and students to network with each other.

 

Headshot of alumnus, Hussain Khan Alumni profile - Hussain Khan
21 September 2021

(International Business and Politics MSc, 2020)

This is one of the most hectic and exciting times to be in politics. You have the Covid-19 Pandemic, the US presidential elections, global human rights violations, and a huge international shift in how people work and conduct business. It is a crazy time to be in politics, but that’s what keeps me going.

 

Headshot of alumna Maria Carmona Alumni profile - Maria Carmona
27 September 2021

(Astrophysics BSc, 2017)

My role is a great opportunity for me to build a positive culture around innovative projects and sustainable solutions in the fight against climate change.

 

Headshot of alumnus Dr Peter Holt Alumni profile - Dr Peter Holt
10 September 2021

(Medicine MBBS, 1954)

The highlight of my career was being able to straddle all the legs of the 3-legged academic stool - teaching, clinical care and research. I have truly loved my career, a love that was only a little less than my love of spouse and children.

 

Alumni profile - Simon Gao
28 September 2021

(Management of Intellectual Property MSc, 2014)

I love my experience of living in London for study, mostly living in the campus. The residential services and resources were brilliant. I think it’s quite rare to be provided with this level of residential support among universities located in London. What surprised me, in a good and fun way, was the level of security against the fire. It’s understandable and highly appreciated.

 

 

Mehdi Azmayesh headshot Alumni Profile - Mehdi Azmayesh
30 September 2021

(Politics BA, 2016)

I look back on my experience at Queen Mary as one of the fondest periods of my life to date. I made friendships that will last a lifetime, I’ve overcome challenges that have made me a stronger person, grappled with maturing and having to make difficult decisions, and, of course, enjoyed the process of studying and obtaining my degree. 

 

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