Class notes JESSICA SWEETINGHAM (Now Wade!) BA (Hons) Business and Marketing, 2013
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EDWARD FERDER
BTEC HND Gemmology, 2013 Having qualified with not only my HND but also two internationally recognised industry qualifications, the renowned FGA (Fellow of the Gemmological Association) and DGA (Diamond Grading Award) I went intrepidly into the Jewellery Quarter in search of work knocking on every door of every shop, workshop and counter offering my services and experience. It was only at the end of the summer that I found work; my CV was handed to somebody opening a new lab and office in the Jewellery Quarter who needed someone to run the office while he worked in Hatton Garden, London where there is a large jewellery quarter also. I am now happy to say I am a diamond grader and administrator for the trade. My real passion is coloured stones which I find very exciting. I go back to the School of Jewellery every Tuesday where I have ‘Artist in Residence’ status. It allows me to teach and tutor the two years of Gemmology as well as allowing me full access to the laboratory equipment at my disposal. I have another passion for photo-micrography (photographing gems under the microscope to see their often beautiful inclusions) and I have been awarded and published in two gemmological journals. In my spare time at uni I make use of the workshops where I make jewellery, mostly for my girlfriend who is a jewellery student.
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Well what a crazy few months since graduating in July: I got married in September with a beautiful outdoor ceremony with all my friends and family seated on the lawn while we took our vows under a fairy tale summerhouse with roses and ribbon! I secured THE most perfect job as a Marketing Executive for a B2B Marketing Agency and Sales Consultancy - I specialise in Social Media Marketing but get to work alongside clients in some fantastic digital marketing projects across SEO, website design and development, email marketing and many more.
CLAIRE GOLDTHORP
M.Arch Architecture, 2013 After the end of year M.Arch exhibition I had an interview with Hawkins\Brown and have now been working with them for six months mainly on the new Crossrail Station at Liverpool St. A great practice to work for having been voted the best Architect Employer of 2013 by AJ (Architects Journal). So much has happened thanks to the Architecture Department at BCU. Many thanks!
AMARPREET HAYRE BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management, 2013
After finishing university in April I struggled to find a job for months. I then went to ASK (the University’s careers service) for careers advice and help to see where I was going wrong and I was told about the programme Kickstart for graduates. This was a week long and an external speaker from Parity Solutions came in to help us how to find a job and access the hidden job market as well as to help make our CV and cover letter stand out. From each session I felt I had learnt so much and from this I changed what was needed and a week later I started to get people ringing me and having telephone interviews, and two months later I started a graduate scheme for an RPO working as a
Graduate Trainee Recruiter. I am now four months in to the scheme and that’s thanks to ASK careers service and Parity Solutions.
SARAVANAN ILANGOVAN MSc Data Networks and Security, 2013
Hi BCU, it’s a pleasure to get in touch with you all after a long time. I am right now working as a Senior Solutions Network Security Architect in a private firm. I can’t ever forget my team of professors from Data Networks and Security course for sure, who helped to reach this heights in all times of difficulty and happiness - THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Hope I should get back a Sponsorship VISA in UK for job and meet you all soon. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to wish everyone all success. With love and regards, Saravanan Ilangovan, Chennai, India.
ANDREAS THEODOTOU MA Media and Creative Enterprise, 2013
Along with my team, I participated in the Startup Weekend Cyprus. We won third place which I believe is worth mentioning in the Aspire Magazine. We have launched Socialicious. Socialicious is an online community which connects homemade food lovers with cooks. If you are interested you can visit our pre-website and subscribe to our mailing list. www.socialicious.co, like our Facebook page to learn first our news! https://www. facebook.com/socialicious.co Thank you for your time!
KERRY WINYARD
BSc (Hons) Midwifery Midwife at royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
SYED IMRAN ZIA
MSc Audit Management and Consultancy, 2013
Hi, I am now employed in an oil and gas sector company in Qatar as Chief Internal Auditor. The position reports to the CEO and Board of Directors of the company. My role ensures internal audit function to act as a trusted business partner and adviser, and work as a driving force behind a culture of governance, accountability, compliance and execution to help the organisation in achieving its corporate objectives.
JITTRA KULLERTPRASERT
ROB LAINCHBURY
BMus (Hons) Music, 2013
MA Fashion Promotion, 2013 Hello! Fashion promotion teachers and friends. I miss you guys.
Since finishing in May 2013 I have successfully set up and ran my own promotional media business called LAITO, with two other graduates: James Otto and Kirsty Devaney. LAITO is a promotional video company specialising in working with clients in the creative industries. The last 12 months have had many highs and lows, as with every start-up business, but the support and mentoring from Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) and BSEEN has ensured a successful first year for LAITO. Some of the highlights include being accepted onto the BSEEN programme and winning the Deutsche Bank Award for creative enterprises.
GRANT SHUCK
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks, 2013 Got a new job shortly after leaving university and got engaged to my partner!
Obituary
PROFESSOR DR ROBERT POTTER 12 May 1935 – 30 October 2013 Robert Potter passed away on 30 October 2013. He will be missed by many including his wife, two daughters and three grandchildren. Robert became the Head of Department of Three Dimensional Design at what was then Birmingham Polytechnic in 1974. In 1985 Robert was awarded his MA in Art Education. In 1992 Robert and the other Heads of Departments were awarded personal Professorships by the Vice-Chancellor at the time, Dr Peter Knight. In 1996 he headed up the Department of Fashion and Textiles in addition to the Department of Three Dimensional Design. Robert retired in 2000 and in 2010 he received his MPhil degree from Birmingham City University. The title of Robert’s research was “Persistence and change in the Birmingham furniture industry 1900 to 1970”.