Thanaselan Rajendran

“I love to talk, love to fight, love justice”

Growing up in a small town in Malaysia, for Thanaselan Rajendran studying abroad was out of the question. It was ...
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“I see a bit of my Mum in that spider”

Alum David McCann won an Emmy earlier this year as Editor of ‘A Real Bugs Life - Love in the ...
UWE Bristol alumni in New Year's Honour 2026

UWE Bristol alumni recognised in 2026 New Year’s Honours

Six alumni have been recognised in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours list. We celebrate their incredible dedication to their ...
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Heart-warming stories from UWE Bristol’s 2025 Community Grant projects

Sparks International Cultural Festival © Sam Phat Production Eight amazing community projects came to life thanks to crucial funding from ...
Silas Adekunle

Reporting to the UN: Silas Adekunle calls for inclusion in AI

Alum Silas Adekunle was invited by the United Nations to give a statement at the historic launch of the Global ...
Alex Montgomery. Samantha Shaw, Sam Hodgson, Fred Peck, Jenny Ford and Nina Gizzy.

Circular economy alumni heroes

Minimising waste and maximising the use of resources is what a circular economy is all about. A circular economy supports ...
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Sign painter Tozer and her Ringmaster Gromit 

A circus Ringmaster Gromit has been created by Illustration alum Tozer, complete with top hat and tails. Sign painter Tozer ...
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A passion for prickly pears: the Bristolian building a business on cactus juice

Born and raised in Bristol, Sam Jukes founded Cacto Drinks in 2020 while still studying his BA(Hons) in Sports Business ...
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Fired up and ready to go – Apprentice Mia Collins

Mia Collins candidate on BBC's The Apprentice 2025 BBC The Apprentice candidate Mia Collins thrives on a challenge. Discipline and ...
Nicola Barke

Our Burmese Python, fighting for women

Alum Nicola Barke was the first female ever to compete in Burmese bareknuckle boxing, a sport reserved for the fearless ...
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What links alum Clive and 64 Arts students?

Image: Alum Clive Watson (left) and illustration © Abbi Bayliss, alum. (right) Graphic Design alum and Creative Director Clive Watson ...
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Four alumni receive New Year Honours

Congratulations to our incredible alumni whose hard work and dedication has been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2025 ...