Bringing the World to Liverpool - Mastering Early Career Challenges

Start time: 13:00 / End time: 14:00 / Date: 26 Feb 2025

Open to: Any UOL students / Any UOL staff / University of Liverpool Alumni / General Public

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free to attend, registration required.

Contact: For more information contact Yiyi Wang at alumni@liverpool.ac.uk

Booking: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=c635d1ed-7438-4787-8313-285cc052c14d&envId=p-aX2b-hNPhUurJtaTnXDbOQ&zone=eur


About the event

We’re excited to invite you to our next Bringing the World to Liverpool online event: Mastering Early-Career Challenges!

This interactive panel discussion and Q&A will help you navigate the early days of your career with confidence.

Please note a slight change to the lineup – we’re pleased to welcome Dileesh Viswanath (MSc Project Management 2023) who will be joining us from the Netherlands.

Hear firsthand from our recent graduates: Anna Callacher, Music Intern at a school in Bangkok; Dileesh Viswanath, Project Manager at Damen; Stephanie Barney, Founder of the social enterprise Girls on the Go, as they share their experiences, practical tips and insights.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 26th February

Time: 1pm (GMT)

Location: Online via Zoom

Meet the Speakers:

Anna Callacher (BA Hons History and Music 2023) is a Music Intern at Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok. With experience as a chorister, educator, and singer, she relocated in 2024 to advance her career, explore Southeast Asia, and pursue new opportunities in music education after years in Liverpool.

Dileesh Viswanath (MSc Project Management 2023) is a Project Manager at Damen, a Dutch defence, shipbuilding, and engineering conglomerate based in the Netherlands. With a background in Naval Architecture and 15 years in the industry, he specialises in delivering complex projects, strategic planning, and leading diverse teams to meet industry standards and client expectations.

Stephanie Barney (BSc Hons Biological and Medical Sciences 2023) founded Girls On The Go (GOTG), a social enterprise that tackles loneliness among women. Initially a running club, GOTG evolved into a wellness brand, hosting over 1,000 girl-only events across Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham. With over 110k online followers, GOTG provides safe, inclusive spaces inspired by Steph’s own experiences of isolation.

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