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Connections: Izabela Frydrych

Izabela kept returning to Warwick, her time here spanning decades. As she picked up multiple degrees, she witnessed our evolution from a radical young university to a global institution.


Connections: David Medlock

David scored Warwick’s first-ever League goal in 1969, playing alongside future Liverpool star Steve Heighway.


Connections: Manish Manoj

Manish represented England at the 2026 Men’s Netball Nations Series, earning silver and continuing his rise from the under-25s to the senior squad, crediting Warwick’s netball community for shaping his development and passion.


Connections: Linda Cole

After 20 years after graduating in French Studies, Linda is pursuing a PhD in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Wed 08 Apr 2026, 14:35 | Tags: Connections ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ profile 1995-2004

Connections: Paul Franklin

The friends made at Warwick are still central to Paul's life over 40 years later.

Tue 07 Apr 2026, 12:25 | Tags: Connections ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ profile 1975-1984

Connections: Raymond Rumkee

Witnessing a rainbow falling into the lake on the day of his interview led Raymond to study at Warwick.


Connections: Cristina Smeu

Despite studying Computer Science, Cristina was contributing essential bioinformatics research in ovarian cancer at the same time.


Connections: Colin Stump

Colin is still meeting up with his friends from Warwick after half a century.


Connections: Emily Smith

Love was found in Rootes accommodation block for Emily.


Connections: Darryl Telles

No tuition fees, campaigning, and diversity are what Darryl remembers of Warwick

Sat 28 Mar 2026, 14:00 | Tags: Connections ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ profile 1985-1994

Connections: Oliver Smith

Oliver recalls the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of the Department of Philosophy and the University


Connections: Jamie Brassett

The World Cup and Philosophy collided during Jamie's time at Warwick leading to 5-a side games for the PhD students


Connections: Ruoyu Zhou

Warwick gave Ruoyu a place to call home.


Connections: June Perry

Working in the Law School when it was just starting out gave June the confidence to come back to study here.


Connections: Vasileios Theodosiadis

Vasileios' degree taught him to approach challenges from multiple perspectives and it laid the foundation of his work now at IBM.


Connections: Daniel Mumby

Daniel was part of RAW, Warwick Students Arts Festival, and enjoying nights at the Student Unions' "Crash".


Connections: Abby Lloyd

"I graduated feeling like I had the best teacher training available at the time."


Connections: Peter Drew

With societies at Warwick, Peter jumped parachuted out of a plane and hitchhiked to Paris.


Connections: Laura Spencer

"I lived in Rootes in the first year and have always felt very rooted to Warwick."


Connections: Charles Mphande

Charles's Warwick experience was enriched with debates and a vibrant student life.


Connections: Bastiaan van Drempt

Bastiaan remembers a number of buildings going up when he was a student.


Connections: Angela Carless

Campus news travelled differently when Angela was at Warwick and she helped set up a new student magazine.


Connections: Angela Ryde-Weller

Angela was one of the few women who enrolled on the Engineering Science course in 1969.


Connections: Paul Wood

"For those of us from provincial working-class backgrounds, Warwick provided a tremendous opportunity to study"


Connections: Bogusia Wojciechowska

Bogusia remembers the pioneering spirit on campus.


Connections: Elizabeth Rogers

Elizabeth's book, Heroes and Traitors, is inspired by the aftermath of the English Civil War


Connections: Shaziah Bandukwala

Shaziah reminisces about studying at WMG


Connections: Steve Hearsum

Steve's book debunks the myth of quick fixes in leadership and business education.


Connections: Andrew Shields

Andrew recalls the time American poet Allen Ginsberg gave a reading in the Warwick Arts Centre


Connections: Alan Toft

Alan fondly remembers his organic chemistry lecturer, the fantastic music, and the level-crossing en route to lectures.


Memories: Andrew Smith

Andrew remembers the vibrant community at Warwick and how his degree taught him not to be afraid of questioning things

Tue 03 Feb 2026, 14:25 | Tags: Connections 1975-1984

Connections: Nigel Dutt

Nigel sprinted for the University’s athletics club in the summer of 1968.

Thu 11 Dec 2025, 17:34 | Tags: Connections 1965-1974

Connections: Neha Rajesh

Like many of our alumni, Neha Rajesh has a Warwick love story - the kind that starts in a queue on her very first day on campus.


Connections: Nick Devas

When Nick came to study Economics in 1967, the farmer was still ploughing the fields around Rootes Hall.


Your Stories: Julie Huggins

Teaching graduate Julie and her fellow alumni friends met back on campus after 38 years!


One World Warwick: A party to remember

How a One World Warwick World party became the catalyst for an alumni story of enduring relationships and adventures.


Your Stories: Roger Addison

Roger, his sister, and his son all met their respective partners at Warwick making it truly a special connection for their family.


Your stories: Sebastian Croft

From delivering an assignment on the classic Jaws to presenting to naval historians from around the world.


Your stories: Laurence Wright

Former Director of the Institute for the Study of English in Africa at Rhodes University in South Africa, Laurence has written two books.


One of Warwick's first students: Hugh Morton

Hugh was one of the first Mathematics students that started at Warwick in 1964.


Lessons that last a lifetime

George Bakehouse shares the part Professor John Rex played in steering his life on a new path.


Your stories: Dr Afiniki Akanet and her new book

Dr Afiniki Akanet, practising General Practitioner (GP) and Assistant Professor, has released another self-help motivational book.


Rootes magazine is live

In Warwick's 60th year, we're delighted to bring you - your commemorative alumni and supporters' magazine celebrating our first six decades.


Warwick love story: Diane and Jake

Diane and Jake met during the first week at Warwick through the fencing club, they reconnected six years later in Cambridge.


Warwick love story: Hassan and Hamna

Both far from home in Pakistan, they found friendship, love, and a second home in the heart of Warwick campus.


Shira's poetry collection

Shira published her poetry collection in January 2025.


Lizzie Hart wins film pitch award

Lizzie Hart won the Comedy Production Award at The Pitch Film Fund 2025 Awards.

Fri 21 Mar 2025, 15:04 | Tags: Connections Theatre 2015-2026

Warwick love story: Akansha and Pujan

Friendship sparked on the first day at Warwick for Akansha Sumaria and Pujan Sumaria Shah.


Warwick love story: Jatin and Harnoor

Jatin Goel and Harnoor Gauba Goel travelled from India to study at Warwick in 2011 and tied the knot in 2022.


From Warwick graduate to PhD researcher in French cinema psychology

Returning to Warwick for her PhD was an easy decision for Ellie, even after a year working on the Côte d'Azur.


The key science of interlingual language signs invention

Encapsulating more than thirty years of academic life, Daguang's monograph was greatly influenced by his time at Warwick.


From biology undergrad to doctor to therapist to author

Tom Davies' (BSc Biological Sciences, 2012) new book, Self-Obsession, is set for release in May 2025.


From business excellence to AI innovation

Surya Narayan Saha (MSc Management for Business Excellence, 2012) wrote Reform: Harnessing AI's Power in Modern Businesses.


Jayaraja leads the renovation of historic Alfoxton Park House

Jayaraja (BA QTS (Phys Ed), 1985) is leading a team of volunteers in renovating the historic Alfoxton Park House.


Yu Tang and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Yu Tang is a VP and Economist in a Global 500 bank, managing £2.5 billion in assets.


Competing on the world stage at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Warwick students and alumni were making unforgettable memories this summer, competing on the world stage at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

Fri 30 Aug 2024, 11:30 | Tags: Connections ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ profile

Minali's journey at Warwick

Warwick has been a transformative place for Minali, finding lifelong friends and determination that shaped who she is today.


Elaine's new book on old spouse carers

Elaine is a postgraduate social work student turned academic and now author.


Love story at Warwick

Shreena and her husband met in Warwick ten years ago and have now celebrated their third wedding anniversary.


Olympics Memories – flying the birthday flag for Great Britain!

Barbara Hutchinson had a special birthday made even more incredible thanks her London Olympic experience.


Olympics memories at the BBC

Keith Warrender has worked across the world with the BBC and the Olympic Games pulled him out of retirement


Olympics Memories – What a super Saturday!

A chance response to a newspaper advert led to a friendship with the family of Great Britain’s most successful heptathlete.


Our Rootes were grown at Warwick

From halls of residence to sports clubs and course crossovers to blind dates, so many of you have found love on Warwick campus. When we posted on Facebook asking for your love stories you didn’t disappoint, and we’re delighted to share them.

Wed 24 Apr 2024, 17:25 | Tags: Connections ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ profile

Creating connections: the Warwick Summer School experience

The Warwick Summer School (WSS) is a three-week experience for university students and professionals from around the world to discover (or rediscover!) the magic of Warwick, through a full academic and exciting social and cultural programme. With participants joining from more than 62 different nationalities, one of the main highlights for attendees is having the opportunity to learn and share insights with people from across the globe, as well as creating lifelong friendships with like-minded people.


A family of Warwick graduates

Anita Chagar, Samita Sall, and Kerry Flora are all cousins and Warwick alumni.



Connections: Viv and Myles Kelvin

Viv and Myles met doing First Year Reception (FYR Week) in October 1988. The minibus shuttle brought them together.

Mon 12 Feb 2024, 00:15 | Tags: Connections 1985-1994 Love stories

Connections: Will and Josephine Fowler-Allen

Will and Josephine met when they were allocated the same flat in Heronbank - flat 117.

Sun 11 Feb 2024, 13:20 | Tags: Connections 2015-2026 Love stories

Connections: Ellie Payne and Jonty Heiser

Ellie and Jonty met at the Aikido Club.

Sun 11 Feb 2024, 13:19 | Tags: Connections 2015-2026 2005-2014 Love stories

Connections: Becky and Joel Breedon

Becky and Joel met on the BA (QTS) course.

Sun 11 Feb 2024, 13:17 | Tags: Connections 2005-2014 Love stories

Connections: Mark and Anne Curry

Mark and Anne met when we were allocated rooms near each other in Benefactors’ Hall in October 1987

Sun 11 Feb 2024, 13:13 | Tags: Connections 1985-1994 Love stories

Connections: Uwem Umana

Not only working in tech, Uwem is also an author of short stories.


From late-night layouts to a lifelong career

A chance meeting at Coventry Station led Sheena Harvey to a successful 40-year career in journalism.


Connections: Rohish Mirje

Rohish has a deep desire to be part of the solution of climate change.

Wed 16 Aug 2023, 15:15 | Tags: WMG Connections Faculty of Science 2015-2026

Connections: Fei Xiao

"I work as the Department General Manager of the Special Assets Business at Beijing International Trust Company."

Mon 17 Jul 2023, 09:53 | Tags: Connections 2015-2026

Connections: Jonathan Washington

Jonathan's history book on 7,800 horses and their riders in World War II.

Tue 11 Jul 2023, 09:46 | Tags: Connections 2005-2014

Connections: Karen Martin

Karen's book, that she started in Professor Andrew Williams' non-fiction class, has now been published.


Connections: Nuzu Onoh

Nuzu has been awarded the Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award for my outstanding contribution to horror fiction.


From open day to netting a perfect job

Balraj Dhingra had known sport would play a huge part of his time at Warwick.


A true Warwick family

For Vera Okojie choosing to come to study at Warwick was a decision made all the easier by our impressive alumni community.


A love worthy of the spotlight

When Jo Walker first met Vikram Grover, it was their mutual love of the theatre and performance that built a firm friendship.


The results of a Warwick ‘run in’

From never running a long-distance race in his life to becoming New York’s fastest runner in his age group.


Connections: Diana Holbourn

Diana looks back on her time at Warwick with fondness due to the friendly support she received.

Mon 17 Apr 2023, 09:17 | Tags: Sociology Connections Faculty of Arts History 1985-1994

Connections: Helen Snape

Helen's book on  chronic people-pleasing and burnout has now been published.

Mon 17 Apr 2023, 09:07 | Tags: Psychology Connections Faculty of Science 1995-2004

Connections: Dana Zaman

Water fights and Rag Week costumes are some of the things Dana remembers fondly.

Sat 07 Jan 2023, 09:54 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Arts English 1985-1994

Promoting education through the arts

Professor Mohammed Al-Amri reflects on his highlights from his time as a Master’s student on campus.


Connections: Ian Hamley

"Coming from a working class background, it is fair to say that obtaining a degree from Warwick opened up doors."

Sat 10 Sept 2022, 09:02 | Tags: Psychology Connections Faculty of Science 1995-2004

Connections: Promoting a protest

In his last role as Editor of BBC World Service News, Andrew was responsible for programming on the BBC's most widely listened to radio network.


Connections: Khaled Zulfacar

Now working for IBM, Khaled still misses his workshops and study groups from Warwick.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:56 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Social Sciences 2015-2026

Connections: Jinsong Yang

Jinsong now works as Compliance Risk Control Director and Board Secretary at a PE fund Ever State Capital in Shenzhen, China.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:54 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Social Sciences 2015-2026

Connections: Violeta Xanthouli

Her studies at WBS and interactions with global students led Violeta to start her own company

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:52 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Social Sciences 2005-2014

Connections: Savia Wyszegrodzki

Savia met Sacha Wyszegrodzki at Warwick and got married seven years later in Brussels.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:50 | Tags: Connections 2015-2026 Love stories

Connections: Hon Win Woon

After suffering a traumatic brain injury during his time at Warwick, Hon Win Woon is now working for Roche as an IT Analyst.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:49 | Tags: Engineering Connections Faculty of Science 2005-2014

Connections: Carol Anne Williams

Carol Anne was in the first 3 year training course to go through Canley in the 1960s.


Connections: Ken Wharton

Ken Wharton has written 13 books in which he chronicled the troubles in Northern Ireland from 1969-98.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:47 | Tags: Politics Connections 1965-1974

Connections: Malcolm Todd

Over his IT career, Malcolm has held senior IT roles in leading UK and global financial and legal organisations.


Connections: Patcharin Tanuphol

"I am an ordinary office worker in a business development position. I spend time working, travelling, reading, doing sports, photographing and listening to songs and podcasts."

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:43 | Tags: Connections 2015-2026

Connections: Yu Tang

Yu learned from Warwick how to brand himself.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:42 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Social Sciences 2015-2026

Connections: Ivan Stuart

Ivan is currently working as an Agile Coach and has discovered a passion for martial arts.

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:39 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Science Mathematics 1995-2004

Connections: Anne Stanyon

"I never dreamed, coming from a working class background, and the depths of darkest Coventry, that I’d ever be accepted into university."

Mon 18 Apr 2022, 09:33 | Tags: Connections Faculty of Arts History 1975-1984

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