Graduate stories

We are proud of our alumni and love to hear what they go on to do after graduating.

Our graduates are making a difference around the world in a wide range of fields. You can meet some of them below.

Some of our graduate stories

Wayne Foster - Computing and Information Systems

Wayne Foster is a freelance web developer with an international client base and a revolutionary new product for high street barbers.

Suzanne Snowden

Suzanne is now an ESRC-funded PhD candidate at King’s College London studying Assistive Technology for people with dementia.

Nicole Williamson - Modern History and Media Studies

Nicole’s catering business We Are Lollapalooza serves delicious ice cream and crêpes at festivals, weddings, parties and events from charming vintage vans.

Andy Morrell

After being brought in to save a failing company, graduate Andy is now a co-owner and global board director of a successful international business.

Martin Garland - Design Technology for Robotics

In his first years of work Martin has been involved on projects from asteroid lander robotic arms to a lunar rover concepts. He has also travelled extensively.

April Sinclair - Psychology and Counselling

April works for Stoke-on-Trent-based charity Asha, which helps refugees and asylum seekers. As a support worker for young people, she gives the space to talk.

Meredith Danks - Psychology and Child Development

Meredith Danks always knew she wanted to work with children. But it was her Psychology and Child Development degree that set her on her path.

Daisy Barlow - Early Childhood Studies

When Daisy Barlow began her degree, she had no idea it would lead to a job helping Ukrainian families settle into a new life in Staffordshire.

Steven Coltart

For Steven Coltart, Staffordshire University wasn’t just a place to study, it was where his passion for scoring took off.

Emma Jones - Broadcast Journalism

After freelancing for Channel 5 and radio station Key 103, media graduate Emma is now Signal 1’s breakfast show presenter and a Leeds United TV presenter.

Glenn Lightbody - Media (Film) Production

Glenn pursued his passion for film through his degree, and he now travels the world with the leading innovator and manufacturer of creative video technology.

Harriet Rhodes - Broadcast Journalism

Having previously worked as a freelance journalist and digital marketing manager, Harriet now runs her own successful agency helping SMEs across the Midlands.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021