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Charlie George: BA Hons Media Performance, 2002

Charlie George

“I am a presenter on MAX TV shopping channel.”

Charlie has just landed a job as a presenter on MAX TV. Launched in 2005, MAX TV is a new shopping channel found on Sky Digital 669 or on the web at www.max.tv. They cater for anyone with a passion for games and gadgets. read more about Charlie George

Dr Mark Glaister: BSc Hons Health and Sport & Fitness Science, 1996

Dr Mark Glaister

”I am a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at St Mary’s College, University of Surrey.“

Mark came to the University of Luton through Clearing and says it was the best move he ever made. He said: “I can’t praise the University, and my particular course, enough. The subject area was perfect for me, the lecturers were superb and I can honestly say that it changed my life.” read more about Dr Mark Glaister

Verity Gloe (née Baikie): BA Hons European Studies, 1999

Verity Gloe

”I am now a Marketing Manager for a big company, Zooom GmbH, in Frankfurt.“

Verity Gloe is putting into practice her degree in European Studies from the University of Luton - she's been living and working in Frankfurt in Germany since the year 2000. read more about Verity Gloe (née Baikie)

Christina Gogali: MA Applied Linguistics (TEFL)

Christina Gogali

“Now I have a wonderful career in Greece, I teach English as a foreign language to Greek students and I always tell them stories from Luton.”

I studied Contemporary English Language Studies (1999-2002), but my MA in Applied Linguistics (2002-2003) gave me more job opportunities when I came back to Greece. read more about Christina Gogali

Emily Gottfried (nee Plumb): BA Hons Marketing, 2003

Emily Gottfried née Plumb

“I am an International Sales Executive for John Mills Ltd.”

Emily chose to come and study BA Hons Marketing at the University of Luton after attending an Open Day. She said: “I immediately felt like Luton was a place I could feel at home.“ read more about Emily Gottfried (nee Plumb)

Lorraine Grant: BA Hons Travel and Tourism, 2000

Lorraine Grant

”I am working as a Contract Co-ordinator for a Japanese travel company”

“I knew I wanted to work in the travel industry but I wasn’t sure what was out there,” said Lorraine. “After graduation I went to a travel recruitment agency to find this job. I have had the opportunity to move round the company since I joined. A lot of background from my degree course really helped.” read more about Lorraine Grant

Krister Greer: BA Hons Business Studies, 1996

Krister Greer

“I‘m a Campaign Manager with Wild Promotions in London. We’re a music promotion company, doing mainly marketing, public relations and promotions. It’s a very creative role so I love the challenges brainstorming for ideas. read more about Krister Greer

Judie Griffin: BSc Psychology, 1999

“I am now an Occupational Psychologist for Centrex (National Police Training).”

Judie studied a BSc in Psychology at the University of Luton from 1996-1999. She said “One of the reasons I chose Luton was because of its close proximity to London and for its good transport links. When I visited the University on one of the open days, I loved the atmosphere and I felt I would be happy living there.“ read more about Judie Griffin

Fran Haddaway: BSc Hons Computer Science and Internet Computing, 2005

Fran Haddaway

“I am a Systems Consultant for Artisiam Software.”

Fran was born and has lived in Luton all her life. She began studying at the University as a part-time student in 2002. At the time the University was the only place offering a part-time evening computing degree course. read more about Fran Haddaway

Luwam Haile: BA Hons Media Production, 2002

Luwam Haille

Luwam Haile is a Runner for Tiger Aspect Productions.

She is hoping to get a permanent job with the company.

read more about Luwan Haile

Simon Hall: BA Hons Product Design, 2001

Simon Hall

”I now run my own design business.“

”I’d left school undecided about my career path. It’s a big decision to have to make when you’re that young, and although I’d always been interested in design and engineering, I wasn’t certain.“ read more about Simon Hall

Susan Hartridge: Executive MBA, 2006

Susan Hartridge

“I am Deputy Director of Human Resources at the University of Bedfordshire”

Susan Hartridge graduated from the University of Luton with an Executive Master in Business Administration in March 2006. Prior to this, she had worked at the University for five years as Human Resources Manager, before being promoted to Deputy Director. read more about Susan Hartridge

Calista Hindler: BSc Psychology, 2003 & MSc Health Psychology, 2004

Calista Hindler

”I am now a Clinical Data Analyst at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital.“

After completing her A levels Calista was accepted into three universities but chose the University of Luton as the BSc Psychology was highly recommended and accredited by the British Psychological Society. Calista said: “I spent three really enjoyable years at the University; the staff were fantastic!” read more about Calista Hindler

Brett 'Blioux' Hodgson: BA Hons Business with Psychology

Brett 'Blioux' Hodgson

”I am a Senior Cost Engineer at Bechtel.“

Brett, known as Blioux to his friends, joined Bechtel straight after leaving Luton and has never looked back.
read more about Brett 'Blioux' Hodgson

Ian Holohan: BA Hons Graphic Design, 2003

Ian Holohan

”I am a Graphic designer.“

Ian Holohan can boast of having HRH Prince Charles as one of his first customers – though he is unlikely to, as he’s quite modest.
He is now working from his Luton home as a ‘virtual tenant’ of the University of Luton’s Innovation Centre following a slight hiccup in his planned career. read more about Ian Holohan

James Hopkins: BA Hons Sport and Fitness Studies, 1998

James Hopkins

I am working as a Professional Golfer at Shrewsbury Golf Club.“

James came quite late to golf - he started playing with a few friends in his final year at Luton - but he was already an ace sportsman, a mainstay of university football teams and, for variety, an expert in Tae Kwon Do, in which he once won the Welsh National Championships. read more about James Hopkins

Zöe Houghton: BA Hons Media Practices and Television, 2000

Zöe Houghton

”I now work for the BBC as an Internal Communication Executive.“

Zöe Houghton has recently gained promotion, being appointed Internal Communication Executive, which means she manages the monthly team brief across the BBC, organises events, liaises with Ariel, the BBC’s internal newspaper. and writes features for Gateway, the BBC’s Intranet. read more about Zöe Houghton

Steve Hudson: BA Hons Marketing, 1997

Steve Hudson

”I now work as Marketing Manager for Construction Best Practice, a DTI initiative to promote best practice within the construction industry.“

It's Steve's role to manage all the organisation's communications to the construction industry and that means talking to a diverse audience ranging from chief executives of large blue chip companies through to small self employed trades people. read more about Steve Hudson

Gemma Hunt: BA Hons Media Performance, 2003

Gemma Hunt

”I am now a presenter on national children’s television channel CBBC.“

“I always wanted to be a presenter and had a pretty good CV in terms of acting and drama before starting at university. I chose my course because it meant I could put everything into practice and then learn the theory side of things too.” read more about Gemma Hunt

Russell Hurn: BA Hons Psychology, 1999

”I am now a Chartered Counselling Psychologist at the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust.“

Russell was a mature 31-years-old when he started at Luton in 1996 but discovered he wasn't the oldest student in town. read more about Russell Hurn

Anthony Ihimekpen: BSc Hons Biochemistry with Biology, 2002

Anthony Ihimekpen

”I am a Biomedical Scientist.“

Anthony is working towards his state registration as a biomedical scientist in the pathology department of the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. He’s also rounding off a Master’s by Research (MRes) postgraduate degree he started in 2003. read more about Anthony Ihimekpen

Sharon Ingham: BA Hons Educational Studies, 1997

Sharon Ingham

“I am now Head Teacher at Hadrian Lower School in Dunstable.”

After graduating, Sharon started working at Hadrian Lower School as a foundation year class teacher. She then progressed to Senior Manager, Foundation Leader, Numeracy Co-ordinator and Student Co-ordinator, before becoming Deputy Head in 2001. In 2004 she was promoted to Head Teacher. read more about Sharon Ingham

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