Surnames V to Z

Sinead Van Kampen: BA Hons Media Production, 2008

If we take Sinead at her word we may have to wait some time to discover how the UoB has shaped her career. However, I will make a guess and say it already has.

Sinead is running her own, hugely successful, online interior design magazine: Largom. read more about Sinead Van Kampen

Ian Watson: BA Hons Media Production and Video Production, 2003

"I am a film editor."

Just two years after graduating Ian has finished a Masters Degree and is already preparing for the festival release of a 35mm feature film in which he gained the credit of editor. read more about Ian Watson

Tom White: BA Hons Media Performance, 2005

"I am now a full-time studio assistant for Sky Sports."

At the age of six, Tom White watched his first football match on television – and he knew instantly what he wanted to do with his life. While other kids dreamed of becoming star players, Tom set his heart on becoming a football commentator. read more about Tom White

Richard Whitehouse: BA Hons Media Performance with Radio, 2001

"I am now a radio presenter."

Richard Whitehouse is fulfilling his dream - he's being paid to be on air. It's a great reward for endless unpaid hours on smaller stations, gaining experience for his career. read more about Richard Whitehouse

Ian Whitmore: BSc Sport and Fitness Science, 1996

“I now work in Customer Service Management for Ventura on behalf of the internet company Wanadoo.”

Ian studied Sport and Fitness Science at the University of Luton. He feels his degree helped him in his career, he said: “After I realised I couldn’t follow sport as my true passion in life, it helped me in others areas of management, science and diversity”. read more about Ian Whitmore

Sarah Wilson: BA Hons Marketing, 1995

“I am the Head of Marketing for a company called Berghaus in Newcastle. They are the leading suppliers of top-quality outdoor and mountaineering gear in the UK . I came to Luton via Clearing and had a great time. The course has served me well and has definitely benefited me greatly in my career progression”. read more about Sarah Wilson

Christian Winterbottom: BA Hons English, 1995

Christian is currently working for the Early Coalition of Northwest Florida as a research specialist for children from birth through to five. He also teaches early education classes part-time at the Gulf Coast Community College.

Christian applied to the University of Bedfordshire (Luton Campus) through Clearing. He said! “I had never been to Luton before so I was excited about going to a new university which also offered the course I wanted - Modern English Studies. It seemed like a good choice to be part of something new. read more about Christian Winterbottom

Paul Woloszyn: BA Hons Modern English Language Studies, 1999

"I work for BBC Digital Text."

BBC Digital Text is like the modern day Ceefax, where you're encouraged to "hit the red button" and Paul Woloszyn, is a man behind the scenes. read more about Paul Woloszyn

Denise Xiao: MSc Internet Technology, 2002

"I am now a Teacher."

Denise Xiao has been teaching in Shanghai, her hometown, but not in her home language. She teaches international students in English at a Sino-Canadian high school. She has enjoyed the experience so much, she is now emigrating to Canada, where she will be studying for a Canadian teacher’s licence. read more about Denise Xiao

Terry Yearley: BA Hons Linguistics with TEFL, 2000

"I went on to teach English in Japan"

Terry is currently working in two English schools in Tokyo - yet before he came to Luton he was working in a factory and wondering what he should do with his life. read more about Terry Yearley

Zuraidah Zulkifli, BA Hons Accounting, 1997

"I am an Accounts executive."

“I chose Luton because it's not far from London, the cost of living in Luton is quite reasonable and it's also easy to find halal food. Its multiracial environment and friendly people captured my heart,” said Zuraidah. read more about Zuraidah Zulkifli