Alumni profile - Dr John Goodyear 7 December 2021
(German Language and Literature PhD, 2012)
Embarking on new research terrain and exploring new cutting-edge ideas was always a thrill, as was sharing such knowledge to peers and undergraduate students. These “Eureka” moments, particularly in the target language, are among my most cherished experiences during my PhD at Queen Mary.
Alumni profile - Terence Michael Egbelo 10 December 2021
(Data Science and Artificial Intelligence MSc, 2021)
The unique situation of completing a masters during a pandemic seemed to bring my coursemates and I together; our course, being a conversion MSc, was the start of a big change for all of us, each coming from a distinct, non-computer science background.
Alumni profile - Sandeep Saib 14 December 2021
(Business Management BSc, 2010)
Building relationships with personal advisors and lecturers and becoming part of the Queen Mary alumni family, really helps build your professional network and ability to work collaboratively.
Alumni profile - Jim Hoare 24 August 2021
(History BA, 1964)
I had wanted to study history almost from when I first went to school. In 1961, I was offered a place at the University of Nottingham and at Queen Mary College (QMC). To be honest, I knew little about either, but QMC seemed the more prestigious – and it was in London. I never regretted my decision.
Alumni profile - Sarah Persov 21 December 2021
(Computer Science BSc, 2019)
Being a female backend Software Engineer can sometimes be daunting. However, as the world progresses, so does tech, and I’ve had incredibly wholesome discussions with non-female people who are very passionate about making the industry more welcoming, as well as them calling out people who have had unconscious bias.
Alumni profile - Eghosa Giwa-Osagie 30 November 2021
(Investment and Finance MSc, 2008)
My choice for my master’s course was a very interesting one which I remain grateful for. I knew I was going to do a master’s degree after my ACCA as I was already living in London at the time, but I had no idea what course to pursue. I was looking more at Accounting related courses at the time because that was basically all I knew – Accounting! However, one of my final ACCA courses was heavily skewed towards finance/investment, and I found this very interesting. I immediately started looking out for courses with a mix of finance and investment.
Alumni profile - Rida Hussain 28 November 2021
(Law LLB, 2018)
What I love about MYH is that it gives the Muslim youth the opportunity to receive judgment-free advice on issues they may face. The fact that the helpline is confidential helps to empower younger Muslims in getting the help that they would perhaps otherwise not be comfortable seeking. For this reason I see MYH as providing an essential service to our community and am honoured to be part of such an amazing organisation.
Alumni profile - Victoria Kemp 24 March 2021
(Biological Sciences PhD, 2019)
During my PhD I had the pleasure of working in a naturally hyper-diverse landscape, but I also witnessed the devastating conversion of this landscape for cash crops. After seeing habitat destruction and the effect on local ecosystems, I was interested to find a way to help mitigate this impact, with a focus on developing sustainable, local food systems. This is how Pea-Fu was born.
Alumni profile - Musa Bukhari 7 January 2022
(Mathematics with Finance and Accounting BSc, 2020)
The findings from my dissertation showed that Islamic architecture utilises a plethora of mathematical concepts ranging from Wallpaper groups to Symmetry rules and so on. The results leave the reader pondering what came first – mathematics or architecture?
Alumni profile - Zara Stone 24 November 2020
(English BA, 2006)
On any given day, I might be traveling to Silicon Valley to interview a humanoid A.I. robot, typing furiously on my laptop, testing out the latest virtual reality headset, or taste testing a $900 bite of lab-grown meat. My work is a mixture of interviewing, researching, writing and rewriting, with product testing, world travel, and drones thrown in.