Growing together: The mentoring journey
During his time as a Masters in Management student, Anshuman Singh Hada had the support of an alumni mentor. Now as Customer Insights Analyst at Aviva, he is paying it forward. Anshuman and current student Enes Akdemir, give their perspectives.
Posted on: 1 October 2026
From Business Economics to building Ellevate: Ellie Gregory-Thornley’s journey into fitness and wellbeing
Ellie Gregory-Thornley graduated from the University of Liverpool Management School with a degree in Business Economics, but her career took her in an unexpected direction. Now founder of fitness and wellbeing brand Ellevate, Ellie shares how her university experience, passion for fitness and willingness to embrace new opportunities shaped her journey.
Posted on: 30 September 2026
From Liverpool to the gaming industry: Ben Ogden’s journey across finance, leadership and the Army Reserve
From studying History and Accounting & Finance at Liverpool to working at PwC, completing an MBA, becoming an Army Reserve Officer and now working in finance at Electronic Arts, Ben Ogden’s career has taken him across a range of sectors and experiences. In this alumni feature, Ben reflects on embracing new opportunities, developing a dual career and why your first job doesn’t have to define your career for life.
Posted on: 30 September 2026
From Matcha Enthusiast to Founder: Sonia Hamoud’s Entrepreneurial Journey
University of Liverpool alumna Sonia Hamoud shares how her time at Liverpool helped build the confidence, curiosity and courage that led her to launch her own business, Megumi Sabō. From discovering her passion for authentic matcha to creating a growing community in Liverpool, Sonia reflects on her journey as a founder.
Posted on: 14 September 2026
From English Literature to Global Healthcare Leadership: Deborah Waterhouse
After studying English Literature and Economic History at the University of Liverpool, Deborah Waterhouse has gone on to become CEO of ViiV Healthcare and President of GSK Global Health. In this profile for the Professional Women's Network, she reflects on her career journey and the leadership lessons she has learned along the way.
Posted on: 26 August 2026
An academic odyssey: My family of Liverpool graduates by Dr John W. McGarry
Having studied at the University in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Honorary Senior Lecturer John shares the special role the University of Liverpool has played across generations of his family. His wife, brother and in-laws all have connections to the University, and this summer he proudly celebrated his daughter's graduation, with his youngest daughter set to follow in the future.
Posted on: 21 August 2026
Memories of the University by Sue and Tony Rosenfield
Sue and Tony, who studied at the University in the 1960s, reflect on their time as undergraduates, recall the story of how they met, and share their recent return to campus with their grandson, who is just beginning his own undergraduate degree at the University.
Posted on: 21 August 2026
Behind the Scenes of the SATH’s New Podcast Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine
We spoke to Dan Batchelor, Professor of Small Animal Medicine at Liverpool Vet School, about the new podcast by the Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH) Liverpool Vet School Presents: 12 Minute Medicine. Dan hosts the podcast, in which he interviews clinicians from the SATH on a range of veterinary topics. Dan explains what inspired the podcast, and what he hopes listeners will get out of it.
Posted on: 23 July 2026
Alumna Dr Jasmin Malik returns to Liverpool to discuss her clinical work and her debut book
We were delighted to welcome GP and Health Inclusion Specialist Dr Jasmin Malik (MBChB 2007) back to campus this Spring as part of her book tour. On the day, Dr Malik met with Academic Programme Director Dr Neil Henney and led an online event and insightful conversation spanning clinical practice, lifestyle medicine and health inequalities.
Posted on: 23 July 2026
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Growing together: The mentoring journey
During his time as a Masters in Management student, Anshuman Singh Hada had the support of an alumni mentor. Now as Customer Insights Analyst at Aviva, he is paying it forward. Anshuman and current student Enes Akdemir, give their perspectives.
Posted on: 1 October 2026