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Graduation Stories 2009

Friday 4 December 2009

UEL 2009 Graduands

Almost 3,000 students graduated from the University of East London in 2009.

They will go on to work all over the world in a range of exciting careers in fields from industry to sport, and NGO management to the arts.

Here are some of their stories

Graduate Stories:

 

Graduate Stories: Schools of Law & PsychologyDegree Courses

Chantelle HugginsGreenwich, London won the Sweet and Maxwell prizefor best law graduate for her Bachelor of Legislative Law, LLB Honours Law Degree course and is currently working as a paralegal secretary.

"I'm very proud that my hard work paid off, the award has defintely motivated me to aim for even bigger achievements."

Russ Middleton, West Sussex was awarded a Dr Gerard Browneprize for his Master of Sciences, MScTerrorism Studies Degree. Russ is a Metropolitan Police Officer.

"As a mature student the course was a challenge but worth it in the end. It just goes to prove that if you apply your mind to study you can achieve anything."

Laura WardleWandsworth, London won a John Radfordprize for herBachelor of Sciences, BSc Honours Psychology Degree and is now working as a therapist.

"I’m so proud of all the work I put into my degree and the recognition I gained for it. Today’s ceremony is wonderful because I can meet up with all my course lecturers who are so passionate about their subject."

Idan Naor Essex, London won a Aileen Gibson-Steel Memorial prize for her Bachelor of Sciences, BSc HonoursPsychology Degree and is now studying and teaching at the University of East London.

"It’s an honour to receive this award alongside my degree. My ambition is to help and motivate others to study and this award fuels that ambition."

Paula Booth Essex, Londonwas awarded the British Psychological Society Degree Prize for her Bachelor of Sciences, BSc HonoursPsychology Degree and is now working as a researcher.

"I’m ecstatic to have done so well in my degree and I couldn’t have done it without supportive and friendly course tutors at the University of East London."

Graduates from the UEL's Schools of Law and Psychology celebrated their academic success at a joyous and uplifting awards ceremony on Tuesday 24 November at the Barbican Hall in the City of London. Follow this link for the full story

 

Graduate Stories: Cass School of EducationDegrees courses

Carnita CenacTowetr Hamlets, London won the Kerry Dodd Prize for her Bachelor of Arts, BA HonoursLanguage Education Degree.

"The ambience for study at University of East London is nothing short of fantastic, the lecturers are extremely well versed and discussions are always filled with dynamism."

Paul HarperLewisham, London earned the Clem Medford Prize for his Bachelor of Arts, BA HonoursYouth and Community Work Degree.

"Doing the degree course has really broadened my horizons, especially when I had never aspired to go to University before."

"Researching for the course work and learning new things raised my aspirations to do and achieve."

Hundreds of newly qualified teachers and other graduates of UEL’s Cass School of Education celebrated their academic success on Tuesday 17 November. Follow this link for the full story

 

Graduate Stories: Royal Docks Business School Degrees courses

Juliana NwosuRomford, Havering, East London won the Sigma UK Prize for best graduating degree course student in her Master of Sciences, MSc in Project Management Degree Course. Juliana works as an NHS Practice Manager.

"I am delighted and proud to graduate from my degree with a distinction. The course has been a wonderful experience."

Jandeesh JohalIlford, London was awarded a Christine Payneprize for his Management Research Project. Jandeesh is a HR Administrator for the Commonwealth Secretariat.

"I feel proud to have obtained my postgraduate diploma. The course was definitely a challenge and I enjoyed making new friends from such varied backgrounds."

Nicole RedmanHornchurch, Essex, East London won the Molex Prize for bestMaster Bachelor of Arts MBA Degree Student with her Master Bachelor of Arts MBA in General Managementfrom the University of East London's Royal Docks Business School. Nicole works as head of the Student Money, Advice and Rights Team SMART Team at the University of East London.

"My MBA Degree exceeded my wildest dreams. The course was very practical - not just sitting in the classroom!"

Over 600 graduates of UEL’s Royal Docks Business School celebrated their academic success on Thursday 12 November. Follow this link for the full story

 

Graduate Stories: Humanities and Social SciencesDegrees courses

Peter InghamLewisham, London won a prize for his Bachelor of Arts, BAComputer Games Design Degree.

"Getting a First Class Degree was one of the proudest moments of my life and I thank my tutors for their time and effort and the University of East London for helping me to reach my potential."

Amanda ReidWaltham Forest, London earned a prize for her Bachelor of Arts, BASocial Work Degree.

"The University of East London was a great place to study, there were a diverse range of students in age and culture. I feel a great sense of achievement in attaining a First Class Degree."

Over 450 graduates from the UEL’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), were celebrated their academic success on Thursday 3rd December. Follow this link for the full story

 

Graduate Stories: Computing, Information Technology and EngineeringDegrees courses

Janagan NithiananthanNewham, London graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering, BEng Honours Civil Engineering Degree.

“I’ve really liked the University of East London, the degree, and the library facilities. The course lecturers were fantastic."

Rosina ShuuyaNamibia graduated with aBachelor of Sciences, BA Honours Surveying and Mapping Sciences Degree. Rosina is currently working as a surveyor.

"I feel honoured to get my degree, and the time spent at the University of East London taught me how to be become more independent and confident."

Maria QuyyumEast Ham, London graduated with a Mobile CommunicationsMaster of Sciences, MScPostgraduate Degree.

"I am extremely proud to be a graduate of the University of East London. I definitely made the right decision to take my degree here."

Kieran FinnertyDagenham, London gave the Vote of Thanks and gradauted with a Civil EngineeringBachelor of Engineering, BEng Degree.

"It’s great that the University of East London gave me a chance to study here as a mature student, I’ve enjoyed my degree course immensely."

More than five hundred University of East London (UEL) graduates from the School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering (CITE) celebrated academic success with family and friends at the first award ceremony held at London’s Barbican Hall on Thursday 29 October. Follow this link for the full story

 

Graduate Stories: Health and Biosciences Degrees courses& Architecture and Visual Arts

Mark ThomasEssex won a prize for his Sport and Exercise Bachelor of Science, BScDegree. He works as a Performance Analyst for West Ham United's Ladies first team.

"Getting a First Class Honours degree at the University of East London has been one of the highlights of my life. This degree has enabled me to build a future in a field I feel passionate about, Sport."

Sophie NapperEssex graduated with a Podiatric Medicine Bachelor of Science, BScDegree. She won the prize for Best Clinical Performance and works as a podiatrist.

"I’m delightted to get a First Class degree. I am working in the NHS and the private sector. The University of East London’s teaching was an excellent and I enjoyed the clinical placements based all over London."

Seema UddinCroydon, London graduated from a Fashion Design with Marketing Bachelor of Arts, BSc HonoursDegree. She won the Subject Director's Prize for Fashion Textiles.

"The Marketing side of my degree was brilliant and set me up for the internship at Harvey Nichols in London."

Graduates from the UEL's Schools of Architecture and the Visual Arts and Health and Bioscience celebrated their academic success at a joyous and uplifting awards ceremony on Thursday 5 November at the Barbican Hall in the City of London. Follow this link for the full story

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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