Barrier breakers

Our barrier-breaking alumni are challenging perceptions in their industries and paving the way for future generations to work in a more inclusive, diverse working world.

CHRISTINE GZ

Christine is one of the best racing drivers in the world and a BCU Motorsport Technology graduate. 

Barrier breakers Podcasts

Our barrier-breaking alumni are challenging perceptions in their industries and paving the way for future generations to work in a more inclusive, diverse working world.

Sophie Marie

Sophie is the graduate behind Black Owned Birmingham, learn how her work is changing our city.

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Claire Blake

Nursing alumna, Claire, spoke to us about her career and her passions around community and primary care nursing.

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Shovon Wiggan

Discover how Shovon became an entrepreneur and what inspired her to set up Inspire-A-Doll.

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Craig Pinkney

Hear from the alumnus bridging the gap between academia and disadvantaged young people.

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SHONA BROWNLEE MBE

The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire alumna is now a Team GB Paralympian. 

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Alumni stories

MAHDIYAH BANDALI

Paramedic Science graduate Mahdiyah is highlighting the importance of diversity and inclusion in paramedicine.

Mahdiyah's career

Izabella Varnai

Get to know the alumna producing cars for the future in her role as Lead Engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.

Izabella's career