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My journey with the University of Bedfordshire, through its academic partner Majan University College (MUC) in the Sultanate of Oman, has been a transformative experience that continues to shape my career. Completing my MSc in Computer Science in 2017, while serving as Director of eLearning at MUC, gave me a unique blend of academic and professional insights. The flexible yet rigorous curriculum allowed me to balance work and study, gaining both practical and strategic knowledge that has been invaluable in my role today as Assistant Director of Branding at Nitte University, one of India’s top 100 universities.
The coursework, guided by expert UK professors, instilled a forward-thinking approach that has helped me lead digital transformation in higher education and marketing. Modules such as Data Governance and Project Management gave me the tools to manage large-scale branding initiatives effectively. These skills have been essential in shaping strategic branding initiatives, ensuring a consistent and impactful presence for Nitte University across various digital platforms and communication channels.
For prospective students, my advice is to fully embrace the opportunities that the University of Bedfordshire offers, even if you are studying through a partner institution like I did. The flexibility and global outlook of their programmes allow you to apply what you learn immediately to your career, no matter where you are. The learning environment encourages innovation, and the skills you gain will set you apart in today’s fast-paced professional world.
My UK education has been the cornerstone of my career, empowering me to lead with confidence and purpose. It’s a journey that doesn’t end with graduation - it continues to drive my professional growth, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to the institutions and communities I serve.
Roshan Kolar Ganeshan
Asst. Director (Branding), Nitte University, India
Class of 2017, MSc in Computer Science, University of Bedfordshire, UK
University of Bedfordshire graduate and para-dressage international champion, Mari Durward-Akhurst, has been named as an Ambassador of the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) and is supporting the annual BRIT Challenge this year.
The BRIT Challenge raises money to support and improve young adults’ mental health, fitness and wellbeing. This year, participant teams will collectively aim to cover 2022 miles between now and University Mental Health Day on the 3rd March, by wheelchair-pushing, walking, hand-cycling, running, rowing and by any other physical means.
Each year, the BRIT Challenge is supported by successful and high-profile Ambassadors. Paralympian dressage rider Mari – a two-time international and five-time national champion who studied with the University’s School of Sports Science & Physical Activity (SSPA) – graduated from the University in 2015. She is supporting and encouraging students and staff from the University of Bedfordshire, the Bedford College Group and Central Bedfordshire College to take on the challenge.
Mari – who has cerebral palsy, ataxia and dystonia – achieved a degree in Sports Therapy and had initially planned to set up her own business but instead became a full time athlete. Mari says that horse riding has helped with her physical and mental health which have both been impacted by her condition. She hopes her experience and success will help inspire others to take on the BRIT Challenge and raise money for an important cause.
In an interview on the BRIT Challenge website, Mari commented: “Having lived with a life changing condition, been bullied at school because of my disability, and as a former student, I know that many young adults suffer with mental health challenges. I am thrilled to be joining the BRIT Ambassador family to support and improve young adult mental health throughout the UK.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on the lives of many young people; especially those who are vulnerable, living with disabilities and who have limited mobility. Mental health services are under increasing pressure and it’s vital that students receive support for their mental health and wellbeing now, so that they do not endure long-term mental health effects that will affect their health, studies and future employment.
“The British Inspiration Trust’s annual BRIT Challenge is an exciting UK-wide opportunity for students and young adults of all abilities to unite as university and college teams – at home or on campus – and take part in a feel-good February fundraiser. I look forward to encouraging and supporting students and staff as they take on the BRIT Challenge.”
Emily Bolton, who graduated from Bedfordshire with a degree in Sport and Physical Education in 2020, was a late addition to Team England squad after being called-up due to a teammate’s injury.
The 2022 Games held in Birmingham saw Emily compete in the women's table tennis doubles and the women's table tennis team events. Sadly her time on the table alongside Charlotte Bardsley in the women’s doubles ended with a defeat in the last 16.
Speaking about her experience competing at the Games, Emily said: “The Commonwealth Games has been an amazing experience – seeing all the athletes and experiencing the atmosphere is something I’ll remember forever, topped off with it being a home games which has been really special, meaning my family and friends were able to come and watch which they never really get the opportunity to do.”
Emily’s love of the sport started from a young age and when she moved away from home at 16 to pursue table tennis, her career started to take off. Her time studying at the University of Bedfordshire meant juggling her time between the sport and her degree – but she was determined to achieve high standards in both.
In 2020 – the same year she graduated from the University – Emily claimed her first senior national title, taking women’s doubles Gold alongside Denise Payet at the Mark Bates Ltd National Championships.
Dr Martyn Morris, Head of the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity, commented on Emily’s success: “It is fantastic to see one of our sports alumni represent England at this year’s Commonwealth Games. The teaching and facilities that we offer in the School of Sport Science and Physical Activity help to prepare students for beginning a career in sports after graduating.
“In 2019, Emily was one of the recipients of our Platinum Performance sports scholarship, which is designed to support students’ development in their chosen sport, and we’re all delighted to see Emily go on to achieve such success.”
The annual Luton’s Best Awards have recognised a local solicitor and graduate with a coveted award recognising their impactful career in the community.
Bilal Farooq, Director of Greystone Solicitors in Luton, was presented with the Adult Achiever Award at the ceremony, organised by Love Luton on 17th February 2023.
The University of Bedfordshire is the sponsor of the Adult Achiever award category, which seeks to recognise an individual over the age of 21 who continues to achieve great things at work in their profession, either through arts and culture, in the field of education, sport or via a hobby.
This year’s winner, Bilal, has been qualified as a solicitor since 2015 after graduating from the University of Bedfordshire with a Master’s Degree in International Commercial Law and undertaking a Legal Practice Course (LPC). He set up Greystone Solicitors in 2018, covering a wide range of legal matters including medical negligence and family law.
Bilal was awarded the Adult Achiever accolade for his tireless work to provide legal support and career insight to the local community. Amongst other things, he has dedicated his time to hosting career talks for current Law students with the University’s Business School and was previously the recipient of the town’s Mayor’s Appreciation Award, where his commitment to providing free legal advice and service to the community was noted.
Speaking about taking home the award, Bilal said: “I am extremely honoured to receive the Adult Achiever Award presented by University of Bedfordshire. I am grateful for the recognition I have received for the work I have done. To see the hard work being recognised and awarded will always be an honour and a very proud moment for me.”
Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, presented Bilal with the award. She said: “Congratulations to Bilal on this incredible achievement. The University is very proud to sponsor this category every year and to help Love Luton recognise the people who are doing fantastic work in our community. The fact that Bilal is a University of Bedfordshire alumnus makes this even more special. It was an honour to be there on the evening to present Bilal with this award and I wish him the best of luck for all his future endeavours.”
These celebrations were the 13th annual Luton’s Best Awards organised by Love Luton, aiming to honour the unsung heroes of the local community.
Linsey Sweet, Chair of Love Luton, said: “The Luton’s Best Awards is the highlight of the Love Luton calendar. The awards highlight everything that is wonderful about our town and really does showcase some amazing individuals who have achieved fantastic things. The Adult Achiever award is always a closely fought contest and we congratulate Bilal on his win – it was truly deserved.”
Anisa Riaz Murshed, an Art and Design graduate who studied at the University’s Luton campus, has been selected for the first stage of the award and her work went on display in MK Gallery.
The Platform Graduate Award is supported by a number of partner arts organisations, including MK Gallery, who will each shortlist a finalist and one successful graduate will receive a £2000 bursary and 12 months of mentoring support.
Anisa graduated in 2022 and is going on to study for a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) with the University.
Speaking about what it would mean to her to win this award, Anisa said: “It is the greatest honour to be representing the University of Bedfordshire and having the opportunity to showcase my degree and the final piece of exhibition work. I want to thank my wonderful parents, friends, my tutor, and everyone who has motivated me throughout this university journey.
“I have never had the confidence in myself as an artist, so for my university tutor Nigel Grimmer and Roisin Callaghan from the MK Gallery to see my potential means everything. To win this award now would be just incredible. If I were to win, I would continue to produce cultural and religious pieces that are close to my heart.”
Nigel Grimmer, Senior Lecturer in Visual Arts, also congratulated Anisa on her success: “It is a commendable achievement for Anisa to be representing the University of Bedfordshire at MK Gallery. Anisa has worked consistently hard on her practice for three years.
“Our students are encouraged to explore their personal interests and history throughout the course. Anisa's exhibition investigates her Bangladeshi heritage through an investigation of pattern and colour.”
Since leaving university I secured a job at a local satellite TV station (Loveworld UK). I started in the design room working on all of their print media I then moved into motion graphics, progressed to editing, filming and then much later directing and producing my own TV shows. I progressed quite quickly through the ranks and went on to become the stations youngest assistant general manager. I accomplished this in the short space of three and a half years.
While at the station I caught the film bug and enrolled at Met Film school to gain a qualification as a film director. I left Loveworld UK to pursue my career as a documentary film producer. I produced my first feature length documentary in 2013 ‘247365 CHANGE’ a film that documents the lives of 6 ex-gang members of their journey to turn their lives around. I gained national recognition for the impact of the film and the fact that it was independently funded; we raised just over 50k to produce the documentary. Since then I have gone onto produce several documentary film projects The BBC's ‘County lines, Teenage Drug Runners’ & Channel 5 ‘Gangland Season 1 & 2 to name a few. Based on my own personal live experience and the experiences of the young people that are involved in my film projects I set up a social enterprise ‘2020Change CIC’ www.2020change.org a youth empowerment renowned for helping young people realise their true potential and cultivate the right mind-set to engage with today’s changing society.
Our work is channelled through the strong belief that today’s streetwise youth have the potential to become tomorrow’s leading figures, all they need is a vehicle to show them how to use their past experiences as transferable skills that would accelerate them to thrive in today’s work place. 2020 Change’s multi-award winning flagship programme ‘I Am Change’ which runs in prisons, schools and local communities across London, uses alternative education in a unique way to engage young people in interactive workshops and seminars about discovering purpose, potential and most importantly their unique identity.
June: 2019: Converse International: Most impactful programme – Boston, Massachusetts.
October 2019: Converse Europe: Community Impact (Spark Progress) – Hilversum, Amsterdam
November 2019: Selected as a member of the EY Foundation Accelerator programme for social entrepreneurs.
I work as a DevOps Consultant for my own consultancy business, BenOps. Previously I worked at the university straight after graduating. I worked in the internal IT team for the university where I worked my way up from the Service Desk to become a Desktop & AV Engineer.
I then joined a FTSE100 company named Rexam and moved into DevOps a year after before starting my own DevOps consultancy. I now contract for clients such as the Ministry of Justice.
My favourite memories of the University are actually as a staff member which included opening the new campus at Milton Keynes, opening the Postgraduate centre and also taking a leading role in Clearing all from an IT perspective.
I'd say to prospective students, make your chosen career your hobby - set up a home lab and test emerging technology in your own time to make you even more employable.
After I completed my Masters at Bedfordshire I went to London Metropolitan University to complete my PGCE in Secondary PE. From there I went on to work at London Academy in Edgware for two years before I moved to the UAE. I am currently completing my 4th year teaching Physical Education in an American school in Dubai. I am High School Coordinator where I am responsible for Grades 9 through 12 pastorally.
I feel my Masters in particular significantly enhanced my tool kit and fully prepared me for my PGCE course. I still look back over my Masters assignments to reconfirm material I have learnt.
My journey since leaving the University has been an incredible one. Coming from Nigeria as international student I was determined to succeed against all odds.
I still remember some of my tutors who took interest in my personal development and mentored me during my university journey. It paid off and today I have developed into a successful project and business manager consulting for major enterprises, and I am an ACCA chartered accountant amongst other professional credentials.
I'm currently working at BT as a Technology Project Manager.
At his core, Alex is a Creative, he has always loved the creative process, studying graphic design and art at college. After picking up a camera in his late teens, he found a passion for creating moving image. He gained experience in the industry with global media institutions such as the BBC and Channel 4 during his time studying at the University of Bedfordshire.
Alex left University and become one of the youngest TV Commercial directors at that time. Working in TV and film Alex realised the traditional career ladder wasn’t the path that was right for him. In response, Alex ventured to establish and build the independent content creation agency Clearhead, which formed in the spring of in 2007. Clearhead has gone onto become a respected award winning content agency with international presence and reputation. Retaining it’s roots in Luton and solidifying it’s studio in the heart of the Luton’s Hat District as pioneering tenants of Hat House. Experience across multiple industries has generated a diverse brand roster such as: RAF, Houses of Parliament, Nuffield Health, Guinness, TUI, Cadbury, Sony, BBC, Saatchi & Saatchi.
Winning internationally recognised awards for his work as Director and cinematographer across a breadth of commercial and short films including the recent University of Bedfordshire case study film “Bethany’s Story”, Alex is passionate about creative direction and innovative storytelling keeping his pulse on current trends and technologies to ensure that he is offering innovative and current solutions to his clients needs.
Alex doesn't intend to talk the talk unless he can walk the walk. Discovering his weaknesses and turning them into his strengths. Alex works with major brands and clients to produce creative content that reaches their audiences but is also passionate about short form storytelling. Having worked on and led creative of multiple features and short films both locally and internationally. Many of which have gone on to achieve great global recognition. The projects Alex selects generally follow an endeavour to promote the representation of minority groups and their challenges. Projects such as the short film Chains for the NFL UK. A grass roots story of a young man overcoming extreme adversity to achieve notoraity within sports coaching. This film was picked up by the NFL and is used to promote grass roots sport and it’s benefits across the UK.
Alex is not just a creative and entrepreneur who focuses on the big idea, the aesthetics and the creative quality - Alex also strategises, creates and implements processes, manages teams and mentors. Having built creative departments from scratch and grown them to develop and improve both the creative output and quality of what his teams create. Employing, mentoring and training tens if not hundreds of University of Bedfordshire alumni over the last 13 years. Encouraging, advising and supporting young creatives as they enter the TV and Film industry has been a core passion and service of Alex’s. Building on this passion Alex became the first representative of the digital content world to be asked to join the panel of the established Royal Television Society committee. Working with fellow industry representatives to organise and host national industry panel discussions, career fairs and in general advising, encouraging and supporting young people and graduates to take their firsts steps into the industry. In the future Alex hopes to continue to grow, represent and promote creativity and the opportunities the creative industry can provide young people from all diversities. Continuing to encourage, inspire and support those that need hope in order to reach their dreams. Being a beacon of what can be achieved through humble actions and communicating the context of where it can all start.
While I was doing my final year project I applied for the QVC Floor Manager Internship. I was lucky enough to get a place there for 5 weeks. Towards the end of my 5 weeks I was offered a 6 month contract, and was then offered a permanent contract. I have now been there for over a year, have received supervisor training, and have been able to work on higher skilled shows with higher personnel. I am forever grateful for this opportunity that was supplied by my then lecturers Kathryn Wolfe and Anthony Greenbank.
I was given a lot of opportunities during my time and I was supported the whole way from all my lecturers and would say to anyone wanting to come to Beds, keep going, don’t give up. Even if you get a few knock downs, keep trying. Someone will say yes. Don’t wait till you graduate, get the ball rolling now. It’ll make it easier after!
Due to family commitments, I applied for universities which were within a reasonable commuting distance from my home. I accepted an offer for Beds after attending an open day, the lecturers were approachable and passionate, and the size of classes would be small in comparison to others. Additionally, beds allowed for students to gain an extra qualification -the Higher Diploma in Paralegal Practice if certain electives are chosen. I was interested in this.
Following on from graduation, I enrolled on the LPC/LLM Course at De Montfort University as a full- time student. However, due to Covid restrictions coming back into place and having young children, I transferred onto the part-time course. I currently attend University in person for one weekend each month.
My advice to all prospective students is to attend and participate in the lectures and seminars. There are certain areas of law that will be more interesting than others, but it is important to split your time evenly when planning for classes. It is very easy for the workload to become too much if you are always on catch up. Additionally, preparation allows you to interact with the lecturers who are always willing to provide ongoing support and ensure that you receive the most out of your time as a student.
Once you have settled into the course, try to get involved in at least one extra-curriculum activity. This will develop your legal skills and allow you to gain practical experience.
Overall, do not put too much pressure on yourself!
I am a football analysist for FIFA. My primary role is to collect and analyse data based on FIFA’s footballing language. This language aligns technical expertise and the data itself to produce insights and to understand trends within football at all levels of the game. We look at all age groups as well as men and women’s football. The data is combined with observations from technical experts such as Steve McClaren and Arsene Wenger with the aim of understanding the game better, while hopefully improving fan experience and football as a whole at all levels of the game. It’s amazing to watch football every day, it’s the dream.
I did a HND at Tresham College and a Sport and PE course. This gave me a good grounding in sport and exercise science in general. The units I studied there developed my understanding of the physiological side of sport and how sport science is used in different sports. At that point of my journey, it really helped me focus on what I wanted to do next. The two years doing my HND helped me brush up on my academic skills; get applied experience in a professional academy setting; and gave me a solid understanding of the elements of sport science. I then completed my top-up degree in Applied Sport Science and Coaching at the University of Bedfordshire. My dissertation during this year was linked with the college football academy as well and I helped collect GPS data.
My advice to future students is to not be afraid to ask questions! Don’t assume the top-up is not for you. It provides a good opportunity for exposure to a wide variety of units. The tutors and staff will support you in a number of ways and it gives you an alternative route to achieving a Batchelor’s degree. The course helps you to find your own path in the sporting industry as well and gives you the freedom in your dissertation to choose a topic that you are keen on. You also get to work alongside people on other courses as well.
Finally, take all the opportunities you’re offered in the time you are at university.
I was given the opportunity to work at Luton Town FC as part of my course, which helped me to land a job as Media Executive at Tottenham Hotspur FC and then my current role as Women's Football Social Lead at UEFA. I can't thank the University of Bedfordshire enough.
Since graduating from the University of Bedfordshire I am now Head of Behaviour Change Unit at Hertfordshire County Council.
I couldn't have envisaged the path that my career would take when I started my BSc Health Psychology at the University of Bedfordshire and how important this broad understanding in psychology would be for my role in Public Health.
I loved my BSc so much that it inspired me to complete my MSc and ultimately my Doctorate in Health Psychology. I apply my psychological knowledge every day to developing behaviour change programmes to improve outcomes for the population of Hertfordshire. Understanding how people perceive the world and the broad influences on their behaviour including culture, education, family and friends has been crucial as they all impact on health outcomes.
My studies at University have been fundamental to my career development and have allowed me to work in an exciting and evolving discipline to embed behavioural science into public health practice.
I studied Adult Nursing at the University of Bedfordshire, I now work as a sister in the children's emergency department. Studying this course it really helped in my nursing career. I've got to get out on clinical placements and obviously learn the job.
We did a range of placements from hospital based, community based, which was really interesting. So you get to really understand and learn what kind of things you want to do and where you want to work.
It was a great experience studying at the University of Bedfordshire; the teaching quality and the academics were extremely supportive. The MSc from Bedfordshire actually transformed me professionally, especially my understanding of the financial side of the technology and the impact it has on businesses. I have enjoyed all the roles I have undertaken since University, and I am excited to see what else lies ahead.
My experience was actually everything, but especially when we were staying late in the library and preparing for exams - we had lots of laughs. Graduation was also a very special occasion, it was a nice sunny day and I enjoyed it a lot.
This Degree helped me to increase and gain my knowledge to manage my daily work and glad that currently I am holding one of the posts of the executive level. The individual modules of the MBA course of University of Bedfordshire made me understand more about the sector and how to manage the situations easily at the current job.
I don't have one best memory it is a package of the best memories in University life. But the moment, receiving the miraculous result of the final theses was just an unbelievable moment with a great memory.
Upon leaving university I developed my skill set significantly and I am in the final stages of qualifying as a solicitor. I maintain contact with the university and have been recognised for running projects for young people in partnership with the university. It developed my knowledge of certain areas of law and research skills.
The support was very helpful, lecturers were always on hand to guide and the facilities are excellent.
My first graduate role in design came to me 4 months after graduating, working as an in-house designer for a decorator’s merchant. Since my first role, I have moved around quite a lot from in-house design positions to working for an agency and even dabbling in marketing and doing things such as event planning and blogging! Working in design has opened up so many different opportunities for me and moving around means I am always learning something new.
For my particular course the group was small, it may have changed now but the support from my lecturers was always there. If I had any questions or criticisms my lecturers and course leaders were always there to help and guide me in the right direction.My advice would be to make the most of it, as time will fly by and try to say yes to every opportunity you're given!
Following my graduation from the University of Bedfordshire in 2016, I was offered the position of Research Assistant with the NCCR on a two year project. In this role, I worked alongside Police in a project looking at the management and risk assessment of cyberstalking and harassment. The skills I learned through my time at the University were fundamental in obtaining this position.
An essential requirement for this role was a degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline. For my dissertation topic, I chose to study the accuracy of facial composites and which facial aspects are most important for recognition. This really developed my interest in forensic research projects and allowed
me to develop my skills further in this particular area, which was another requirement for the Research Assistant role.
In the second year of my Psychology degree, I volunteered as part of the Student Research Assistant Scheme and had the opportunity to work with a member of the Psychology academic staff on a qualitative study focused on the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This helped
to develop my qualitative research skills which would subsequently help in obtaining my position following graduation.
This was a very interesting role and such an incredible and rewarding experience which I am extremely grateful for. Following the end of this project, I began a role with Bedfordshire Police where I continued to use and develop my research skills in their intelligence team.