Why am I enjoying giving back to my University?
MBA alumnus Peter Lunio blogs about his involvement with the Alumni Association Executive Committee and the benefits and satisfaction he has gained from giving back to the University.
Posts Tagged: Bradford
Unity in Diversity
Academic, author, philosopher and yacht charter skipper, Derek Mazzone, reflects on a diverse intellectual journey that began in engineering and arrived at philosophy. A transformation fuelled by a desire to understand the world and the pursuit of value – the name of his most recent book.
An important skill that was not taught at school but critical for success
Archana Shetty, MBA 2013 Archana is a Leadership and Productivity Coach. She coaches and mentors ambitious, smart high achieving executives, aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs who want to advance to…
My Bradford story: Terry Carroll, BSc Business Studies 1970
Chair of the University of Bradford Alumni Association, Terry Carroll, BSc Business Studies 1970, on why his heart has remained very much in Bradford since he first came here as a student 50 years ago, and his vision for the Alumni Association.
Water and the future
Ahead of the 2018 Water Industry Awards taking place in May, alumnus Callum Scott, Mechanical Engineering 2007, blogs about his unique journey, Bradford degree, and current work which has culminated in his book “The future of the water cycle in the UK” being shortlisted as a finalist in the Energy & Carbon Initiative of the Year category.
Bradford Lad to China Success Story
A warm and firm handshake, topped up with a direct, friendly gaze sets the tone for the interview as I greet this charismatic entrepreneur. Izhaar Ali had asked me to…
You are a potential lifesaver
In 2015 I became the first ever Student Ambassador for the international charity DKMS, whose sole aim is to eradicate blood cancer. The following year, I embarked on the challenge…
Long Train Running – Bradford engineer reflects on a long and diverse career
Now an International Author, Tony Boobier graduated in Civil and Structural Engineering in 1979, and reflects on a diverse, full and extremely interesting career.
Finding Yourself
On my first day at the University at Bradford, I remember the panic and nerves setting in before even reaching the institute. Although I’d initially applied for a physiotherapy course,…
50 Years’ Chemistry Reunion – Woohoo!!
What a great weekend! We finally made it after 50 years. The weekend started on Friday afternoon when we began assembling at Heaton Mount. Ron and Helen Armstrong, Ian and…