Success stories

  • Swansea's Successes

    Many Swansea graduates have gone on to achieve great things and developed successful careers in a wide variety of areas. We love to hear from Swansea graduates, so if you've got a story to tell get in touch, and you could be featured on-line!

  • Zoe Rushton

    Zoe Rushton studied Welsh and graduated from Swansea University in 2000. She is a producer at the BBC, and has worked on a number of shows including Doctor Who Confidential and BBC Young Musician. More...

  • Luke McMillan

    Luke McMillan read Geography at Swansea University, graduating in 2007. He currently works for the Atlantic Whale Foundation (AWF) as a Research Director. We caught up with Luke to find out more about his work at the AWF and his time at Swansea. More...

  • Dave Lamont

    Dave Lamont completed his degree in Media and Communication Studies, graduating in 2006. We caught up with Dave to find out about his role at Henley Business School, and his memories of Swansea. More...

  • Adrian Samuels

    Adrian Samuels studied Geology at Swansea graduating in 1982. He currently works at HCL Axon as a Subject Matter Expert. Read more about Adrian.

  • Dave Cornthwaite

    Dave Cornthwaite

    Alumnus Dave Cornthwaite is a record breaking adventurer, as well as an author and motivational speaker. Dave is embarking on his Expedition 1000 project, aiming to raise £1 million for charity. We caught up with Dave to find out how he was progressing. More...

  • Swansea's Entrepreneurs

    Elin Rhys

    Elin Rhys is the founder and Managing Director of TV and Multimedia production company, Telesgop. Read more on Elin's successful career and her favourite memories of Swansea. More...

    Andrew Downie

    Andrew Downie founder of the website development company NetBop Technologies Ltd, is a Mechanical Engineering graduate. We caught up with Andrew to find out more about his time at Swansea and how he developed his company. More...

  • Veritas Language Solutions Ltd

    Veritas Language Solutions Ltd

    Sharon Stephens and Rachel Bryan studied Translation at Swansea, and shortly after completing their studies they established Veritas Language Solutions Ltd, a translation agency. The company is already enjoying worldwide success, and has won numerous awards. More...

  • Nigel Evans MP

    Nigel Evans MP

    Nigel Evans MP, graduated from Swansea University in 1979, having studied Political Science. Nigel is currently a Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. We caught up with Nigel to discuss his time at Swansea and life as an MP. More...

  • Where are they now?

    Chris Corcoran

    Chris Corcoran is a comedian, television and radio presenter. He studied History and Politics and graduated in 1993. More...

    Stephen Fadian

    Stephen Fadian graduated in 1994 with a BA in Economics and currently works as a Senior Risk Manager at Lloyds Banking Group. We sat down with Stephen to find out his favourite memories of Swansea and how is career has progressed. More...

    Saumitra Kamat

    Saumitra Kamat studied at Swansea University, achieving a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in 2005. He currently works as a Commercial Finance Controller for Dominos UK & Ireland Ltd- The MSG Group in London. More...

    Jonathan Baldwin

    Jonathan Baldwin studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering and graduated with a BSc in 1985 and an MSc in 1987. Jonathan was born and raised in Wales, but currently lives in Virginia, USA. More...