A huge thank you to our amazing alumni who took the time to return to school last week and support our applicants with an earlier deadline.
Your insights, experiences and advice were invaluable in helping students prepare for the next stage of their journey. Hearing first-hand about course structure, university life, applications and career pathways gave our students both inspiration and confidence as they consider their future options.
We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and for giving back to our school community. Your willingness to share your knowledge and experiences makes a real difference.
Here is a little bit about them –
Jonny, went straight from QE to Dundee University Medical School and has just completed his third year. This year he has opted to complete additional study to obtain a second degree in medical education. Jonny is president of both Dundee University’s trampoline and gymnastic clubs and for the elective part of his pre-clinical medicine Jonny has worked with Scottish Ballet in Glasgow on their neurological health dance classes; Live Active Perth on their cardiac rehab classes as well as the Tayside Physios on all the services they offer.
Dr Henry Musto, graduated in 2008. Recently became a full-time neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge. His work at Cambridge uses AI to predict dementia
Maisie, studied physics at Oxford University and has finished her third year, and next year will be completing a Condensed Matter Physics MSc.
Marcus, took a year out of studying, working in the laboratory of Multichem Ltd (Hexham) and backpacking Central America, before studying an integrated Master’s in Chemistry at Oxford, with a year abroad researching with the University of California, Berkeley. He is about to start a PhD with Imperial College London in Materials Science, developing materials toward net zero aviation, in partnership with Rolls-Royce.
Daisy, graduated from Oxford in 2023, she read History and is now working for the Civil Service.
Dan, went straight form QE to the University of Nottingham and is a 3rd year medical student who is just about to embark on his clinical training.
Also, a big thank you to Richard Petty, from the Access & Outreach teams at Trinity College, Oxford and Oxford for North East.
