Surnames J to L

Zeenat Jabbar: MBA Marketing, 2001

"I am Assistant Professor, and Head of the Marketing Department, at the National University of Science and Technology in Islamabad."

Zeenat Jabbar is carving out an impressive career as an academic in her home country of Pakistan. read more about Zeenet Jabber

Becky Jago: BA Hons Media Performance, 1997

"I went on to become a TV and radio presenter."

For Becky, the most valuable part of her course at Luton was working on Luton FM, the RSL (restricted service licence) station run by students at the university. "This is where I learned how to write scripts and how to work to tight deadlines. Five minutes late was too late, just as it is now." read more about Becky Jago

Lesley Jeavons: BA Media Production with Television Studies, 1997

"I am now the PA for the Director of the campaigning group Viva!"

Lesley Jeavons loves the fact she can make a living out of what she believes in.

The 32-year-old, who lives in Bristol with husband Corin and son Aidan, works for Viva! - a group that campaigns against factory farming and provides information on all aspects of being vegetarian. read more about Lesley Jeavons

Mike Jelves: BA Hons Media Production with Video production, 2004

Let’s be honest working with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant is going to look good on anyone’s CV. Mike can now add them to his resume after producing a series of podcasts for The Office: The Opera.

The videos have been a huge hit on Facebook and YouTube, and helped to raise £3.5K for Comic Relief. read more about Mike Jelves

Fotini Karkabouna: BA Hons Sociology, 2002

“I am currently working at ABB SA, in Greece and in particular at the Spares Department. ABB has a global network and therefore, over the 3 years I have been with them, had the chance to work with people from lots of different countries and units.” read more about Fotini Karkabouna

Karen Kelly: BA Hons Community Management, 1997

“I am currently raising my three pre-schoolers as a stay-at-home mum. I have also trained as a child minder.”

After leaving university Karen stayed in Luton for a year working for Lloyds TSB, before moving to Abbey National in Milton Keynes. Karen then moved to Arrow Supply in Bedford before getting married to Andy in 2000. The couple then moved to Northampton where Karen worked for Travis Perkins Head Office until shortly after her first son was born. read more about Karen Kelly

Marie Kemp: BA Hons Media Performance and Radio, 2003

"I am a BBC Radio Berkshire presenter!"

Marie Kemp thanks the work she did on the University’s own Luton FM station for helping her to get a great job as a breakfast presenter on local BBC radio. read more about Marie Kemp

Ejel Khan: BA Hons Media Production, 2008

A 2008 graduate of Media and Arts has a story of success to tell having two projects at hand; a play and a film.  

The play 'Bilaath', a Bengali word for England, to be broadcast this summer on BBC Three Counties Radio, is also supported by Luton Voices, a community group that deals with problems of immigrants in Luton. read more about Ejel Khan

Joanne Kingham:BSc Hons Marketing and Pharmacology , 2003

"I work for Napp Pharmaceuticals." After more than 25-years of professional dance training, the last place Joanne Kingham thought she’d end up was in a lecture theatre at the University of Luton. read more about Joanne Kingham

Hannah Lambert: BSc Hons Psychology, 2000

"I am now working on a PhD at Queen’s College, Cambridge." Two years after leaving the University of Luton, one graduate is working hard to develop her expertise in the field of psychology. read more about Hannah Lambert

François-Xavier Latappy: BA Hons Business Administration, 2001

"I am a Financial Auditor with Mazars & Guérard in France."

François-Xavier Latappy’s year in Luton on an exchange programme changed the direction of his career.

He thought he would be interested in the marketing side of business but after his course, it was a broader look at business that motivated him. read more about François-Xavier Latappy

Mike La-Traille: BA Media Production, 1996

“I am the Course Team Leader for the BTEC Diploma in Media Studies at Barnfield College, Luton.”

The Welshman with the French surname, came to Luton via clearing. At the time, he didn’t know a great deal about the town, apart from its football team. read more about Mike La-Traille

Susan Lawton: MA Human Resource Management, 1998

"I work as CEO of a company offering self-employment training."

Susan currently heads a not-for-profit company called incredit, which offers disadvantaged groups the opportunity to embark on self-employment. read more about Susan Lawton

Gareth Liddiatt: BA Social Studies, 1997

“I am an Advertising Manager for DC Thomson.”

Gareth transferred onto a foundation degree course at Luton in early 1993 and says it was the best decision he ever made. Not only was it an exciting time for him but also the College as it was just going through the final stages of obtaining University status. read more about Gareth Liddiatt

Caroline Lindsay: BA Hons Sports Therapy, 2002

"I am a freelance equine sports therapist."

A North Hertfordshire woman has turned her passion for caring for injured horses into a full-time career after receiving a first class honours degree in Sports Therapy. read more about Caroline Lindsay

Emma Lowe: BSc Hons Sports Therapy, 2001

"I am a therapist for M-Sport, the Ford World Rally Team."

When she graduated from Luton with her honours degree in Sports Therapy and the London School of Sports Massage Diploma, she opened her own Sports Injuries and Remedial Massage Centre in Carlisle where she lives. read more about Emma Lowe