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A recommendation led Professor Celso Doria to º£½ÇÉçÇø, where his PhD experience shaped his lifelong academic journey. Now retired in Brazil, he reflects on cherished memories and º£½ÇÉçÇø’s enduring influence.

Where can a º£½ÇÉçÇø experience take you? Hugh experienced º£½ÇÉçÇø 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.

Izabela kept returning to º£½ÇÉçÇø, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.

David scored º£½ÇÉçÇø’s first-ever League goal in 1969, playing alongside future Liverpool star Steve Heighway.

Manish represented England at the 2026 Men’s Netball Nations Series, earning silver and continuing his rise from the under-25s to the senior squad, crediting º£½ÇÉçÇø’s netball community for shaping his development and passion.

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

The friends made at º£½ÇÉçÇø are still central to Paul's life over 40 years later.

Witnessing a rainbow falling into the lake on the day of his interview led Raymond to study at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

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

Colin is still meeting up with his friends from º£½ÇÉçÇø after half a century.

Love was found in Rootes accommodation block for Emily.

No tuition fees, campaigning, and diversity are what Darryl remembers of º£½ÇÉçÇø

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

The World Cup and Philosophy collided during Jamie's time at º£½ÇÉçÇø leading to 5-a side games for the PhD students

º£½ÇÉçÇø gave Ruoyu a place to call home.

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

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

Daniel was part of RAW, º£½ÇÉçÇø Students Arts Festival, and enjoying nights at the Student Unions' "Crash".

"I graduated feeling like I had the best teacher training available at the time."

With societies at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Peter jumped parachuted out of a plane and hitchhiked to Paris.

"I lived in Rootes in the first year and have always felt very rooted to º£½ÇÉçÇø."

Charles's º£½ÇÉçÇø experience was enriched with debates and a vibrant student life.

Bastiaan remembers a number of buildings going up when he was a student.

Campus news travelled differently when Angela was at º£½ÇÉçÇø and she helped set up a new student magazine.

Angela was one of the few women who enrolled on the Engineering Science course in 1969.

"For those of us from provincial working-class backgrounds, º£½ÇÉçÇø provided a tremendous opportunity to study"

Bogusia remembers the pioneering spirit on campus.

Elizabeth's book, Heroes and Traitors, is inspired by the aftermath of the English Civil War

Shaziah reminisces about studying at WMG

Steve's book debunks the myth of quick fixes in leadership and business education.

Andrew recalls the time American poet Allen Ginsberg gave a reading in the º£½ÇÉçÇø Arts Centre

Alan fondly remembers his organic chemistry lecturer, the fantastic music, and the level-crossing en route to lectures.

Andrew remembers the vibrant community at º£½ÇÉçÇø and how his degree taught him not to be afraid of questioning things

Nigel sprinted for the University’s athletics club in the summer of 1968.

Like many of our alumni, Neha Rajesh has a º£½ÇÉçÇø love story - the kind that starts in a queue on her very first day on campus.

When Nick came to study Economics in 1967, the farmer was still ploughing the fields around Rootes Hall.

Teaching graduate Julie and her fellow alumni friends met back on campus after 38 years!

How a One World º£½ÇÉçÇø World party became the catalyst for an alumni story of enduring relationships and adventures.

Roger, his sister, and his son all met their respective partners at º£½ÇÉçÇø making it truly a special connection for their family.

From delivering an assignment on the classic Jaws to presenting to naval historians from around the world.

Former Director of the Institute for the Study of English in Africa at Rhodes University in South Africa, Laurence has written two books.

Hugh was one of the first Mathematics students that started at º£½ÇÉçÇø in 1964.

George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.

Dr Afiniki Akanet, practising General Practitioner (GP) and Assistant Professor, has released another self-help motivational book.

In º£½ÇÉçÇø's 60th year, we're delighted to bring you - your commemorative alumni and supporters' magazine celebrating our first six decades.

Diane and Jake met during the first week at º£½ÇÉçÇø through the fencing club, they reconnected six years later in Cambridge.

Both far from home in Pakistan, they found friendship, love, and a second home in the heart of º£½ÇÉçÇø campus.

Shira published her poetry collection in January 2025.

Lizzie Hart won the Comedy Production Award at The Pitch Film Fund 2025 Awards.

Friendship sparked on the first day at º£½ÇÉçÇø for Akansha Sumaria and Pujan Sumaria Shah.

Jatin Goel and Harnoor Gauba Goel travelled from India to study at º£½ÇÉçÇø in 2011 and tied the knot in 2022.

Returning to º£½ÇÉçÇø for her PhD was an easy decision for Ellie, even after a year working on the Côte d'Azur.

Encapsulating more than thirty years of academic life, Daguang's monograph was greatly influenced by his time at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Tom Davies' (BSc Biological Sciences, 2012) new book, Self-Obsession, is set for release in May 2025.

Surya Narayan Saha (MSc Management for º£½ÇÉçÇø Excellence, 2012) wrote Reform: Harnessing AI's Power in Modern º£½ÇÉçÇøes.

Jayaraja (BA QTS (Phys Ed), 1985) is leading a team of volunteers in renovating the historic Alfoxton Park House.

Yu Tang is a VP and Economist in a Global 500 bank, managing £2.5 billion in assets.

º£½ÇÉçÇø students and alumni were making unforgettable memories this summer, competing on the world stage at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

º£½ÇÉçÇø has been a transformative place for Minali, finding lifelong friends and determination that shaped who she is today.

Elaine is a postgraduate social work student turned academic and now author.

Shreena and her husband met in º£½ÇÉçÇø ten years ago and have now celebrated their third wedding anniversary.

Barbara Hutchinson had a special birthday made even more incredible thanks her London Olympic experience.

Keith Warrender has worked across the world with the BBC and the Olympic Games pulled him out of retirement

A chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete.

From halls of residence to sports clubs and course crossovers to blind dates, so many of you have found love on º£½ÇÉçÇø campus. When we posted on Facebook asking for your love stories you didn’t disappoint, and we’re delighted to share them.

The º£½ÇÉçÇø Summer School (WSS) is a three-week experience for university students and professionals from around the world to discover (or rediscover!) the magic of º£½ÇÉçÇø, 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.

Anita Chagar, Samita Sall, and Kerry Flora are all cousins and º£½ÇÉçÇø alumni.

Two º£½ÇÉçÇø alumni have scooped the win at the StudyUK Awards.

Viv and Myles met doing First Year Reception (FYR Week) in October 1988. The minibus shuttle brought them together.

Will and Josephine met when they were allocated the same flat in Heronbank - flat 117.

Ellie and Jonty met at the Aikido Club.

Becky and Joel met on the BA (QTS) course.

Mark and Anne met when we were allocated rooms near each other in Benefactors’ Hall in October 1987

Not only working in tech, Uwem is also an author of short stories.

A chance meeting at Coventry Station led Sheena Harvey to a successful 40-year career in journalism.

Rohish has a deep desire to be part of the solution of climate change.

"I work as the Department General Manager of the Special Assets º£½ÇÉçÇø at Beijing International Trust Company."

Jonathan's history book on 7,800 horses and their riders in World War II.

Karen's book, that she started in Professor Andrew Williams' non-fiction class, has now been published.

Nuzu has been awarded the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award for my outstanding contribution to horror fiction.

Balraj Dhingra had known sport would play a huge part of his time at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

For Vera Okojie choosing to come to study at º£½ÇÉçÇø was a decision made all the easier by our impressive alumni community.

From never running a long-distance race in his life to becoming New York’s fastest runner in his age group.

When Jo Walker first met Vikram Grover, it was their mutual love of the theatre and performance that built a firm friendship.

Diana looks back on her time at º£½ÇÉçÇø with fondness due to the friendly support she received.

Helen's book on  chronic people-pleasing and burnout has now been published.

Water fights and Rag Week costumes are some of the things Dana remembers fondly.

Professor Mohammed Al-Amri reflects on his highlights from his time as a Master’s student on campus.

"Coming from a working class background, it is fair to say that obtaining a degree from º£½ÇÉçÇø opened up doors."

In his last role as Editor of BBC World Service News, Andrew was responsible for programming on the BBC's most widely listened to radio network.

Now working for IBM, Khaled still misses his workshops and study groups from º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Jinsong now works as Compliance Risk Control Director and Board Secretary at a PE fund Ever State Capital in Shenzhen, China.

Her studies at WBS and interactions with global students led Violeta to start her own company

Savia met Sacha Wyszegrodzki at º£½ÇÉçÇø and got married seven years later in Brussels.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury during his time at º£½ÇÉçÇø, Hon Win Woon is now working for Roche as an IT Analyst.

Carol Anne was in the first 3 year training course to go through Canley in the 1960s.

Ken Wharton has written 13 books in which he chronicled the troubles in Northern Ireland from 1969-98.

Over his IT career, Malcolm has held senior IT roles in leading UK and global financial and legal organisations.

"I am an ordinary office worker in a business development position. I spend time working, travelling, reading, doing sports, photographing and listening to songs and podcasts."

Yu learned from º£½ÇÉçÇø how to brand himself.