Surrey Alumni and Philanthropy

Official blog from the University of Surrey’s Alumni and Development Office. Connecting Graduates to the University, fellow alumni and current students.

aMAYzing Alumni – Andrew Keates

Andrew Keates – Young Achiever of the Year 2018 (2/3) Andrew graduated from Guildford School of Acting (GSA) with a BA in Musical Theatre in 2009. He is an acclaimed theatre director who has directed and produced many productions in the West End and regionally, as well as taught internationally. He co-ran the Landor Theatre for […]


aMAYzing Alumni – Lydia Walpole

Lydia Walpole – Young Achiever of the Year 2018 (1/3) Lydia graduated from Surrey with a MEng in Civil Engineering in 2010. She was chartered within four years of graduating and, in 2012, she became the first female contractor to be selected as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President’s Apprentice. In 2015, she won the […]


aMAYzing alumni: Dr Prasanna Sooriakumaran

Dr Prasanna Sooriakumaran – Alumni Achievement Award 2018 Prasanna graduated from Surrey with a PhD in Prostate Cancer in 2006. He is a leader in prostate cancer surgery at University College London Hospital, the largest centre for robotic prostate surgery in the UK. He is among a handful of UK surgeons performing the novel robotic […]


aMAYzing Alumni – Professor David Lane

Professor David Lane – Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 David graduated from Surrey with a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 1984. David’s contribution to the field of applied psychology is outstanding – both in terms of longevity and impact. He has been involved in innovative work to support young people and enhance developments in education for much […]


aMAYzing Alumni – Dr Cheryll Adams CBE

Earlier this year, we received over 140 nominations to the Vice‑Chancellor’s Alumni Awards 2018. From former students who graduated from Battersea in 1950 through to those who graduated from Surrey just last year, we heard inspiring stories about the impact and contribution to society our alumni are achieving. This May, we will be publishing a profile a day to showcase […]


Alumnus recognised for career achievement

Many congratulations to graduate Hasan Murtaza who has been nominated for a Professional Achievement Award by the British Council. Hasan, who graduated from Surrey with a Masters in Satellite Communication Engineering, is currently serving the Government of Pakistan in the field of space technology. The British Council Alumni Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni […]


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