Alumni Profiles
Read our alumni profiles to find out more about what it’s really like to be a graduate of Lancaster University.
Oluwabamise Afolabi
Energy and the Environment MSc, 2012 (Graduate)
Now: Researcher, De Ecology and Environment Services
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Science of the Environment, 2000 (Graduate)
Now: Ethical and Environment Officer, National Union of Students
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Physics & Environmental Science, 1976 (Fylde)
Now: Professor in Astrophysics, University of Colorado
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Politics, Philosophy and Economics, 1998 (Cartmel)
Now: Senior manager, BP, specialising in gas and Liquified Natural Gas
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Biochemistry, 1983, Furness
Now: Founder and Director of Education Admissions company (EdAd)
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Ruth Boumphrey
Environmental Sciences, 1990 (Furness)
Now: Head of Research Grants, Lloyd's Register Foundation
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David Cutts
Communications and Computer Systems, 2009 (Furness)
Now: Project Manager, Network Rail
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Charley Gibbons
Religious Studies, 1998 (Furness)
Now: CEO of Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau
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Management Science (Marketing) with Arts, 1991 (Cartmel)
Now: Co-founder and Chief Executive, Create
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Mathematics and Philosophy, 1991 (Bowland)
Now: Assistant Head, Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale
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English Language in the Media, 2010 (Fylde)
Now: Marketing Manager, Santander UK
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Economics, 1985 (Cartmel)
Now: Stand-up comedian, broadcaster, pianist and conductor
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Michael Holland
Ecology, 1993 (Cartmel)
Now: Head of Education at the Chelsea Physic Garden
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Mark Knapper
History, 1981 (County)
Now: Managing Director, Astralis Recruitment Group Ltd.
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David Lewis
Politics and International Relations, 1975 (Lonsdale)
Now: Chairman, Howe Robinson & Co
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John Ludden
Environmental Science, 1973 (County)
Now: Executive Director, British Geological Survey
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Management Science and Marketing, 1981 (Furness)
Now: Business and organisational advisor; former Member of Parliament
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German, 2001 (Furness)
Now: Campaigns Development Manager, Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts
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History, 1979 (Pendle)
Now: European Advisory Board for Bridgepoint; Ex-Secretary of State for Health
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Jennifer Montague
MA Applied Research and Consultancy, 2003 (Graduate)
Now: Client Service Coordinator, FIFA
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Media and Cultural Studies, 2007 (Lonsdale)
Now: Freelance SEO Consultant, Morgan Online Marketing
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Chemistry, 1973 (Furness)
Now: Venture capitalist and Managing Partner, Better Capital
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Jeremy Oppenheim
Sociology, 1977 (Cartmel)
Now: Director of Growth & External Engagement, Home Office
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Don Porter
History & Politics 1975; MA Modern Social History 1976 (Cartmel)
Now: Managing Director, Managing the Service Business (MSB) Ltd.
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Martha Sprackland
English Literary Studies MA, 2012 (Furness; Graduate)
Now: Assistant Poetry Editor, Faber & Faber
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PhD Critical Discourse Analysis, 1990 (Graduate)
Now: Author and former Reader in Language and Culture, University of Sunderland
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Politics, 1998 (Cartmel)
Now: Head of Campaigns for The Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
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Jianhua Zhang
Plant physiology PhD, 1988 (Furness)
Now: Professor of Plant Biology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
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