Miles Barrow (National Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance, 2014) started as a dancer, felt passionate about the storytelling aspect of physical theatre, and began to pursue acting. Ten years after his graduation from Urdang, Miles’ work can be viewed on Netflix, Disney+, and the BBC, and he has acted on stages like the Old…Continue Reading Miles Barrow – “First, I’d say, do you love it enough?”
Safraz Ali (BA Journalism, 2017) was determined to find a graduate job straight out of university and, thinking outside the box, has built a career in PR and communications. Safraz now helps current students envision their own career paths, and he is one of the first journalism alumni to be included in City St George’s…Continue Reading Safraz Ali – Recognised for the career guidance he offers journalism students
Maud Lepaon (MA International Politics and Human Rights, 2021) always knew she wanted a career focused on making the world a better place for everybody, and working for the Rainforest Foundation UK, she is able to combine her passion for human rights and the environment. This spring, Maud was the winner of the Social Action…Continue Reading Maud Lepaon – Championing both human and environmental rights
Our congratulations go to the ten City St George’s and Bayes alumni who reached the national finals of their respective countries. The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their universities. Cyprus France Kazakhstan Myanmar…Continue Reading Celebrating City St George’s & Bayes British Council Study UK Alumni Award National Finalists 2025
At 15 years old, JJ Chan (Professional Legal Skills, 2001) moved from Malaysia to the UK to attend school. As a young barrister-at-law, he had opportunities to work internationally but decided to advance his career in his home country. JJ was recently recognised in the prestigious ALB Malaysia Law Awards 2025 and the Regional ALB…Continue Reading JJ Chan – Establishing Penang, Malaysia as a top player on the global stage
Goldie Putrym (MA TV Journalism, 2010) founded Allecza: The Allergy & Eczema Co in 2023. This year, she was included in the f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 list, published by Small Business Britain. The list celebrates inspirational women who lead dynamic businesses in the UK, often in addition to other responsibilities. Goldie’s ultimate goal is to end food…Continue Reading Fight against food allergies recognised by f:Entrepreneur
At City St George’s, we get to celebrate our alumni throughout the year, and this International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting some of the many amazing women we have spoken to in the past twelve months. Whether recently graduated or firmly established in their career, these women are achieving great things within their own sectors. Rochelle…Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating strong voices
AI holds great promise in medicine, but awareness is key, according to Dr Taran Rai (MSc Data Science, 2017) a data scientist and AI/ML Engineer in the healthcare space. Taran lost his father to liver cancer in 2024 and wants to bring people the knowledge they need to protect their liver health. “It was a…Continue Reading Taran Rai: Honouring his father by raising awareness
Mohammad Taqi Yasir (Bar Professional Training Course, 2019), co-founder and vice-president of Footsteps Bangladesh, continues to improve people’s lives through his work. We reconnected with Mohammad after he was recognised at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in November 2024. In 2022, we celebrated Mohammad Taqi Yasir’s inclusion in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in the…Continue Reading Mohammad Taqi Yasir: “These awards are milestones, not endpoints”
Rochelle Inbakumar knew from a young age she wanted to study law, but at City St George’s, she also found her passion for equality, diversity and inclusion. Through her extracurricular activities, she has already made a difference, and as a recent graduate, she continues to help law firms change. “There are certain things that law…Continue Reading Rochelle Inbakumar – Looking to a future with diversity at the top