Alumni stories

At the helm of a global business with Linda Zhang

From finding a graduate job to setting up her own business, alumna Linda Zhang (BSc Economics 2015) explains how UCL has supported her to succeed.

Connecting passion and purpose with Cintia Nunes

Cintia Nunes (BSc Economics 2011, UCL Economics) is dedicated to making the world a better place. Here, she shares her story of becoming a social innovation and impact advocate.

Rachael Twumasi-Corson on creating the UK's leading Afro hair care brand

Rachael Twumasi-Corson (MSc Medical Anthropology 2015, UCL Anthropology), founder and CEO Afrocenchix, shares her career story, who inspires her and what advice she would give to young entrepreneurs.

Grad Stories: Deciding On A Career

From pursuing a passion to following the family tradition, everyone has a story about beginning their professional journey. On this episode of UCL Careers' CareersLab, hears the stories of three alumni who took completely different paths, including Tania, a 2019 UCL Geography graduate now working at Lloyds.

Meet Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022 - 2024 (and UCL  Archaeology Alum) Joseph Coelho

Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-24 and award winning children’s author and playwright Joseph Coelho (BA Archchaeology 2002) joins the UCL Archaeology podcast to chat about how his time at UCL evolved into a life in the arts.

 

Changing the way people think about fashion consumption

Meet Max Bittner (UCL History and Economics 2001), who's transforming the fashion industry as CEO of Vestiaire Collective, a global resale platform for luxury second-hand fashion.

Petra Barran: Spicing up the Students' Union for 2021

UCL alumna Petra Barran (MSc Urban Studies 2015, UCL Geography) is revolutionising street food in the UK, and we’re excited to welcome her to the Students' Union UCL Board of Trustees.