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Recent Graduate Case Studies

Discover how graduates made the most of their time at UCL to achieve their career goals. You'll find a wealth of information and insights below into various aspects of the transition from study to the workplace.

Whether you're a current student seeking inspiration or a recent graduate interested in the action plan of fellow grads, each case study offers a glimpse into the unique experiences, choices, and strategies employed by individuals who have transitioned from undergraduate and postgraduate study at UCL to the professional world.

In this curated collection, these stories provide a candid and insightful look at the realities of launching a career in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving job market, showcasing the successes, challenges and lessons learned by recent graduates across various fields. 

University College London alum Shaye Mistry.

Shaye Mistry

Shaye is currently a Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Agreement at the Department for Business and Trade.

University College London alum Yunfei Gao.

Yunfei Gao

Yunfei is an MSc Data Science for Cultural Heritage graduate, having gained vast experience amid his UCL studies to become a Product Designer at Disney.

University College London alum Helen McGlade.

Helen McGlade

Helen is a Partnerships and Policy Innovation Manager, tasked with writing proposals for projects in various research areas.

A portrait image of UCL alum Harry Bremner.

Harry Bremner

Harry is the founder of Tuggs, an award-winning pet wellness startup, and one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe for Retail & Ecommerce in 2024.

University College London alum Jeffrey Chiu.

Jeffrey Chiu

Jeffery is a Consultant providing project management services to businessnes like Network Rail and Battersea Power Station Development Company.

University College London alum Sabelle Adjagboni.

Sabelle Adjagboni

Sabelle is a Planning Officer for Haringey Council working on a range of sites, from single residential houses, apartment buildings and commercial units.

University College London alum Masamba Senghore.

Masamba Senghore

Masamba is an Investment Associate at a venture capital fund, supporting a portfolio companies, and sourcing new companies to invest in.

University College London alum Wei Yu Chan.

Wei Yu Chan

Wei works with a Financial Institution Sales team (Africa) at a leading global bank, to provide cash management and trade finance solutions to financial institutions across the continent.

University College London alum Ria Ismail.

Ria Ismail

Ria is a Civil Service Fast Streamer in the UK government’s accelerated leadership development scheme, gaining experience through postings in various government departments and agencies. 

University College London alum Cameron Fairrie.

Cameron Fairrie

Lieutenant Fairrie is currently an Air Defence Troop Commander in the British Army, briefing senior commanders on air defence asset capabilities.

Graduate destinations data 

For more information on the destinations of UCL graduates, check out our destinations dashboard. You can use this data to find out what sectors, jobs and employers our graduates go into 15 months after they leave UCL to understand just some of the potential options to you.

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Graduate destinations dashboard