Undergraduate student profiles

• Joined the University after working in an IT role for 20 years.
• Is Trans+ Executive Officer for Student Council.
• On top of her studies, she is also: Student Liaison Representative, Inclusion Officer on the Student Societies Committee, President of the Sci-Fi Society, and also President of the Forensic and Archaeological Science Society.

View full profile of Rhiannon Grant

• Joined the University of Bradford from Poland.
• Spent a year studying in Spain as a result of taking part in the study exchange programme.
• Considering progressing to the MChem course at Bradford.

View full profile of Patrycja Pulka

• An esteemed museum curator in waiting.
• First in his family to go to university.
• Took part in an official dig with Historic Scotland, organised through the University.

View full profile of Kieran Gunn

• Joined the University of Bradford as an international student from South Africa.
• Her initial interest was in prosthetics, however, her focus soon shifted.
• Now wants to complete PhD at Bradford due to her positive experience.

View full profile of Elzarie Le Roux

• Graduated in 2014 with a Mental Health Nursing degree.
• Works as a Community Health Nurse at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

View full profile of Rob Barrowcliff

• Came to the UK from Ghana in 2011.
• Started his learning journey with our Foundation Year course. 
• Chose to study at Bradford after speaking with a lecturer who was teaching in Leeds.

 

 

View full profile of Joseph Emmanuel Nkrumah

• Her interest in physiotherapy evolved from an active role as a ballet dancer, cheerleader and sports fan.
• Initially joined the BSc Sport Rehabilitation course before deciding to do the integrated Master's in physiotherapy.
• Worked as a sports massage therapist in cricket for the Manchester Originals, Lancashire Men's first team and Lancashire Thunder.

View full profile of Megan Brown

• Chose the University of Bradford after attending an Open Day.
• Progressed onto BSc Biomedical Science after completing a Foundation Year at Bradford.
• Considering staying on to complete her Master's.

View full profile of Awaba Mussadiq

• Discovered his passion for social work when he went through his daughters' adoption process.
• Started out working in care homes and ended up in management.
• President of the Social Justice Society at the University.

View full profile of Leon Breheney

• Chose to study Social Work after seeing her mum's passion as a social worker.
• Developed her skills in working with people through work in the retail sector and performing as a singer.
• She is on the executive team of the Social Justice Society at the University.

View full profile of Rosa Sargent

• Studied the Engineering Foundation Year here at Bradford. 
• Moved to the UK from Egypt.
• Chose to study Chemical Engineering after originally wanting to become a dentist.

View full profile of Abdalrahman Mohamed

• Chose to study Child Nursing after experiencing having a poorly child herself. 
• Did placements at three different hospitals.
• Has secured a permanent role at Pinderfields hospital where she completed her final placement.

View full profile of Demi-Jo Morgan

Returned to education after working in a café for 21 years.

Followed her dream to study nursing when work stopped during the pandemic.

Her husband, Chris, also studies on the same course.

View full profile of Laura Smith

Returned to education after being a chef for 10 years.

Decided he wanted to become a nurse after working in a care home during the pandemic.

His wife, Laura, also decided to join him on the same course. 

View full profile of Chris Smith

Came from Egypt to study in the UK through the Erasmus Exchange Programme

Studied at Bradford for the final year of her Engineering degree. 

Took part in trips and activities organised by the University for exchange students.

View full profile of Nayera Hasanen

Graduated from the University in 2021.

Is a Registered Nurse at the Stroke and Neurology Rehab Unit at Dewsbury Hospital. 

Was in the first-ever cohort of the Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals Adult Nursing Degree.

View full profile of Anees Mahmood

Got a first-class honours degree from the University. 

Attended an Applicant Experience Day and felt welcomed and at home straight away.

Joined five different sports societies and was a student ambassador and representative.

View full profile of Vanessa Naddamba

Attended an Open Day and appreciated the honesty of the students that he spoke to.

Lives in student accommodation with friends despite being local to Bradford.

Set up his own society with his friends. 

View full profile of Stephen Hall

Applied to Bradford through Clearing, despite having an unconditional offer from another university.

Attended an Open Day and found the staff very useful in providing information about the course.

Lives in Bradford and enjoys the city.

View full profile of Kiran Begum

Offered a place on a course on results day, which he was happy to accept. 

Found the students really helpful and friendly when he attended an Open Day.

Collaborated with one of the University's external partners to develop an app, during his second year at Bradford.

View full profile of Zubayr Ahmed

Came back to education as an Adult Learner.

Chose Bradford due to the support on offer and the family-friendly feel.

Was surprised at the amount of funding available.

View full profile of Amy Birkitt

Previously spent time in care.

Decided she wanted to study at university after attending an open day.

Has been impressed by the support on offer at the University of Bradford.

Has developed her understanding of what her future career will look like.

View full profile of Hannah Khan

Has previously spent time in care.

Was excluded from school aged 15 with no qualifications, before undertaking an Access Course.

Has received additional support at Bradford and has had a positive experience.

View full profile of Sasha Perinovic-Shah

Decided to opt-in to support the fight against Covid-19 and has been working on an Intensive Care Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Began working as a clinical support worker and was inspired to study Nursing after seeing the impact of nurses and doctors.

Hopes to stay working in Bradford as she loves the city.

View full profile of Kiran Shahzadi

Enjoys using the innovative facilities on campus, which have given her hands-on experience.

Has explored all the core aspects of physiotherapy on work placements.

Lived on campus for two years and had a great experience.

View full profile of Lois Taylor

Was attracted to Bradford by the triple crown accreditation, graduate employability stats and opportunity to do a placement year.

Has taken part in an exchange programme to Bahrain and an entrepreneurship programme to China.

Has used the careers service to help with finding a placement and part-time work.

View full profile of Laura Dinu

Is excited to explore her options after graduating and is looking at graduate schemes and further study.

Has made the most of the library and Careers Service.

Was attracted to Bradford by the qualitative methods modules.

View full profile of Aira Armanaviciute

Returned to education after an 18-year gap.

Was attracted to Paramedic Science due to the varied scope of the role of paramedic.

Has been impressed by the support on offer at the University of Bradford.

View full profile of Ken Bordt

Was attracted to Pharmacy due to her prior work experience and the ability to build community relationships.

Enjoys the Team-Based Learning approach.

Moved from London to study at Bradford.

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Has secured a place on the Tax Specialist Graduate Scheme at HMRC.

Was President of the Society for Accounting, Finance and Entrepreneurs, and a PAL leader.

Has gone on entrepreneurship trips to Bahrain and China during his time at Bradford.

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Was attracted to Bradford by the excellent facilities available. 

Previously studied a degree in Ancient History.

Has enjoyed coming back into higher education.

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Studied the Foundation in Clinical Sciences/Medicine before progressing onto the BSc course.

Lived in The Green during her first year. 

Has taken up boxing since coming to university.

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Was attracted to Bradford by the amount of support available.

Lived in The Green in her first year.

Has become more independent during her time at the University.

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Was attracted to Physiotherapy due to the broad nature of the course.

Feels she has become more confident during her time at Bradford.

Is a member of the Archery team.

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Has undertaken a varied range of placements in organisations working with vulnerable people.

Has been offered a job by her current placement provider.

Passionate about addressing social inequalities, public health and facilitating change in communities.

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Came from Hong Kong to study in the UK due to the excellent reputation of higher education.

Used the University Language Centre to improve writing and grammar.

Has made new friends from around the world.

View full profile of Winona Man

Completed an International Foundation Year in China before coming to study at Bradford.

Wanted to experience the difference in business culture between China and the UK.

Has built up his confidence in speaking English since starting university.

View full profile of Chuanxin Li

Grew up in the British Virgin Islands and moved to Bradford to study.

Did a Foundation Year to prepare for her degree.

Hopes to work all over the world after graduation.

View full profile of Erika Creque

Has secured a competitive graduate role at Fujitsu.

The role had 9000 applicants for just 90 places. 

Fujitsu is fast becoming a strategic partner of the University.

View full profile of Sidrah Iqbal

Married couple who both studied Access Courses at Leeds City College. 

Both graduated with first-class degrees in July 2019.

Have two young children and balanced their studies alongside this.

View full profile of Pamela and Anthony Richardson

Started her degree aged 25 after working multiple jobs.

Came into the programme from a non-healthcare background.

Applied for Mental Health Nursing as she wanted a more rewarding job where she could help people.

View full profile of Amelia Hoggard-Leathers

Has become more independent since moving to University from Poland.

Enjoys working with different people on her course. 

Has met a diverse range of people during her time in Bradford.

View full profile of Dominika Pajaczkowska

Enjoys building software and improving the user experience. 

Set up the Henna Society in her first year.

Part of the Badminton team and has played at the University's annual Varsity competition. 

View full profile of Zoya Raja

Visited Qatar as part of a University trip.

Will be doing a placement year at Cummins in Huddersfield next year. 

Has used the Careers Service to help refine his CV. 

View full profile of Connor Harrison

Has used the University Disability Service.

Is a member of the Equestrian Club.

Considering either doing a PhD or going into medicine or dentistry in the future.

View full profile of Tayah Livesey

Has three children and came to University after a break from education.

Is going to do a placement at Cummins in Huddersfield.

Enjoys using the cutting-edge software available at Bradford.

View full profile of Tina Bentley

Volunteers at the Citizen's Advice Bureau. 

Has studied a wide range of different areas on her course. 

Feels like she has flourished as a person at University.

View full profile of Ifrah Asif

Has been involved in debates through The Law Society.

Interested in specialising in multiple areas of Law.

Has studied a range of diverse topics on the Law course.

View full profile of Hamza Khan

Being at University has helped her to come out of her comfort zone.

Is the events coordinator for Radical Youth Society.

Currently volunteering at the Bradford Royal Infirmary.

View full profile of Poshia Boateng

Has been a Course Rep for Pharmacy.

Enjoys the different teaching methods used on the course.

Loves working with customers and patients while on placement.

View full profile of Nabila Hussain

Aiming to work in the Royal Navy as a Biomedical Scientist in the future. 

Has been pleased with the level of support from academics on the course. 

Used the Careers Service for help with her CV.

View full profile of Olivia Dean

Applied to Bradford through Clearing.

Enjoys the team-based learning on her course. 

Has got invovled with lots of University activities such as student radio, cheerleading and photography. 

View full profile of Faith Madzikanda

Very pleased with the opporutnites she's been afforded at Bradford.

Has done a lot of public speaking, in particular, to encourage women to paritcipate in activities and events.

Did a 400 mile charity bike ride.

View full profile of Maria Battul

His course has allowed him to combine his passion for design and creating stories. 

Spent a full year studying in Tokyo, Japan.

Has secrued a job as a retail manager for a games workshop. 

View full profile of Xander Ford

Wanted to be a midwife since she was at High School.

Likes the diversity at the University and that students are encouraged to be themselves.

Has used the University's counselling service. 

View full profile of Amy Vollans

Has accessed support services to help her excel in her studies.

Aiming to secure an industrial placement with an organic synthesis company.

Member of the Infuzion Dance Crew society and the Swimming Club.

View full profile of Esther Gray

Aiming to complete a year long placement in industry as part of his course.

Wants to start his own business in the Chemical Engineering sector.

Joined our football and boxing teams, and is a member of the ACS (African Caribbean Society) and a Christian Society.

View full profile of Benjamin Fadele

A member of the Biomedical Club, the Baking Society, Ladies Only Self Defence, and the Bradford Sabres Ice Hockey team.

Attended a Transition Summer School on campus before starting her course.

Aims to go on to study Graduate Entry Medicine, then become a doctor.

View full profile of Maryam Sani