Our alumni

Our Brighton Effect stories

Dive into the fascinating stories from our alumni in the showcase gallery below and meet our new Brighton Effect Ambassadors. Uncover firsthand the unique power of the Brighton Effect in shaping their careers and impacting their lives with a mosaic of personal and professional successes.

Get ready to be captivated by our ambassadors throughout the year, as we celebrate their achievements with friends, family, and colleagues across the globe.

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Bamidele Farinre

Award-winning and trailblazing Biomedical Scientist.

Stuart Green

From the University of Brighton to Director at Google.

Sultan Al Neyadi

History-making astronaut working aboard the International Space Station. 

Sam Blanchard

Physio working at the top of his game at one of the world’s biggest football clubs.

Ada Nwadigo

Engineering innovator credits Brighton with career trajectory to director of her own company.

Kayleigh Peters

Award-winning artist raising awareness of hidden illnesses through her work

Tracy Lambert

Ex-troops to Head Teacher within six years of graduating.

Ella Gilchrist

Gaining the confidence to launch her own award-winning business.

Mario Vattakunnel

Combination of degree and societies shaped both their university experience and them.

Omar Meho

International DJ who was named in Forbes 30 under 30.

Edzwan Redza Anwar

Proud international Brighton Effect family member celebrates diversity at the university.

Claire Barrett

What further study and apprenticeship has meant for their nursing journey.

Joel Wallace Erabu

Importance of community spirit at Brighton and beyond.

Alex Witty

Time at University of Brighton allowed their creativity to flow.

Rebecca Porter

Nursing alumna who spent time volunteering in Ukraine.

Millie Reed

The Brighton Effect shaped their life in so many ways and instilled new confidence.

Polyxeni Tsea

Making the leap to study in Brighton from Greece gave them tools for life.

Prayaag Pandya

Construction Site Manager part of award-winning team with a love for Brighton.

Natasha Baker

Benefitting from applying learnings from degree and placement to real-world scenarios.

Nigell Todd

Business school alum nominated for prestigious award.

Joseph Gillam

Experience of getting to know different people from contrasting backgrounds.

Rebecca Marsh

From doing a PGCE to the Pan American Highway.

Izzy James

University of Brighton gave them lifelong bonds and industry connections.

Wesley Ankrah

Returning to university as a mature student helped redefine them.

Shirin Alwash

Pharmacist committed to providing opportunities for the next generation.

Meghann Creffield

Award-winning apprentice who worked on the frontline during the pandemic.

Vishal Gadhavi

Studying at the University of Brighton was the best four years of their life.

Subu Ghimire

The support received helped shape career their path.

Tomal & Charlotte Syeda-Aguirre

They met in Varley Halls, now they’re married with two children.

Comfort Rudanza

Brighton helped them understand the importance of reflection.

Natasha Paling

Apprenticeship route helped them achieve their teaching dream.

Lauren Roberts

Combining international hockey with postgraduate study through a passion for sport.

Vibha Daryanani

How their degree set them on an unexpected career path.