Northumbria University Alumni

🎉 Alumni Spotlight | Md Tanvir Ahamed

The Freedom of the City of London. No big deal... actually, massive deal. 🏙️🏏

We're so proud to celebrate Northumbria alumnus Md Tanvir Ahamed, who has built a remarkable career in grassroots cricket since graduating with a degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies.

Head Coach at London Tigers Cricket Club. ECB National Coach of the Year. And now the Freedom of the City of London, in recognition of his contributions to cricket, community, and social inclusion.
All of it built on a love of cricket and a commitment to his community. ❤️

Tanvir is still part of the global Northumbria family through our Alumni Association and we couldn't be prouder. 🌍

This is what our alumni community is made of. Share your own story in the comments. 👇

🎉🎓 Join us as we celebrate 10 Years of Project Management at Northumbria University London Campus.

Hosted by Dr Guy Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor, this special anniversary event will bring together alumni, students, and industry professionals for an evening of networking, reconnection, and celebration.

We’re delighted to welcome two outstanding alumni guest speakers:

✨ Ana O’Sullivan (M.A, Applied Project Management, 2017) — A Northumbria graduate and an experienced transformation leader with over 20 years of international project and programme leadership experience.

✨ Lynda Ouazar (MBA, International Project Management, 2023) — A Northumbria graduate and current PhD researcher focusing on leadership, behavioural competence, and employability in project management education.

Their experiences showcase the incredible achievements and diverse career pathways within our alumni community.

📅 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Kings Stores, Whitechapel, London

We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of conversation, connection, and celebration 💙

Register your free place today- https://shorturl.at/ELptv

🎉 Alumni Spotlight | Frankie O’Reilly 📚

We’re proud to celebrate Northumbria University alum Frankie O’Reilly, whose journey from PGCE student to published educational author continues to inspire across the region.

Frankie graduated from Northumbria University with a PGCE in 2012 and has since built an incredible career in education. She is currently Deputy Head Teacher, SENDCo, Mental Health Lead and PSHE Lead at Heddon-on-the-Wall St. Andrew’s Primary School, where she combines leadership with a passion for literacy, creativity and pupil wellbeing.

In April 2026, Frankie became co-author of *100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Poetry* (Bloomsbury Education) — a practical guide designed to help teachers bring poetry to life in fun, engaging and accessible ways.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the book, Frankie said:
“Poetry shouldn’t be a daunting task locked behind complex metaphors; it should be a playground for expression.”

Alongside her work in schools, Frankie is also the author of *The Boy with his Head Stuck in a Book* (2017) and has contributed to *Modelling Exciting Writing* (2018 & 2022). Her creative writing has also received national recognition, including a YA novel long-listed for a Novel Opening and Synopsis Award.

Reflecting on her career so far, Frankie encourages future teachers to remain curious, embrace their passions and remember that teaching can open doors to many exciting opportunities beyond the classroom.

Congratulations, Frankie — we’re delighted to celebrate your success and look forward to seeing what comes next 👏💙

📖 Find out more or purchase 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Poetry: https://bit.ly/4uDZPwm

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Vaughan Oliver Graphic Design Scholarship! 🎨

✨ Jack Sinclair
✨ Alice Evangelica Heryanto
✨ Erin Dinsmore

Vaughan Oliver was one of the most iconic British graphic designers of his generation and a Northumbria graduate. His sleeve work for 4AD artists including Pixies, Cocteau Twins and The Breeders became, in the words of The Guardian, "some of the most revered in modern pop."

The scholarship, founded in partnership with 4AD and Lee Oliver Widdows, honours his legacy by supporting the next generation of creative talent right here at Northumbria.

Huge thanks to 4AD and Lee for continuing to champion our students. 💙

🚨 Job of the Day: Junior Editor (Graduate Role)

Daily Roar are looking for a graduate Junior Editor to support the creation and editing of YouTube and social-first video content focused on news, politics, culture, and current affairs. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience working on real digital media content while collaborating with a growing production team.

You’ll support the editing of interviews, commentary, podcast-style content, and short-form social media videos, helping to create engaging content for online audiences across multiple platforms.

* Paid, part-time graduate opportunity or Graduate job/scheme
* Flexible start date available
* Closing date: 15 July 2026

Find out more or apply: .https://northumbria.targetconnect.net/unauth

💬 Tag someone who would be perfect for this opportunity

🚨 Job of the Day: Social Media & Digital Co-ordinator (Graduate Role)

Looking to kickstart your career in digital media? Daily Roar are recruiting a graduate Social Media & Digital Co-ordinator to support content planning, audience engagement, and digital growth across YouTube and social media platforms.

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, platform management, short-form video, and audience development within a growing media company.

* Paid, part-time graduate opportunity or graduate job/scheme
* Remote / hybrid working
* Closing date: 25 August 2026

Find out more or apply: https://northumbria.targetconnect.net/unauth

💬 Know someone who’d be perfect for this role? Tag them in the comments below.

⏰ Reminder: Don’t miss our 10th Anniversary of Project Management celebration at Northumbria University London Campus 🎓✨

Join fellow alumni for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and celebrating a decade of achievements and success stories within our Project Management community.

📅 Tuesday, 16 June 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Kings Stores, Whitechapel, London

Register your free place today- https://shorturl.at/ELptv

⏳ Registration closes Wednesday, 27 May

We look forward to celebrating with you! ✨

Boston, you were something special! 🍻🖤🤍

What an amazing evening at The Banshee Pub for our Northumbria Alumni Social!

It was great to see so many stories being shared, memories being brought back to life, and new connections being made over a drink 🍻.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made the evening so special, and for rounding off our events in the US with us in style🖤🤍.

🖤🤍 Want to stay connected with the Northumbria alumni community?

Make sure your details are up to date to hear about future alumni events, University news, and opportunities to stay involved wherever you are in the world 🌍

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A brilliant evening in New York with the St George’s University alumni community 🖤🤍✨

On Friday evening, we were delighted to bring together alumni from the Northumbria and SGU Partnership, as well as colleagues, and partners, for a special gathering at Versa Rooftop in New York 🌆

Together we celebrated the long-standing partnership between Northumbria University and St George’s University, Grenada and the event was a fitting opportunity to celebrate the achievements of this year’s graduating students 🎓✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so warm, welcoming, and memorable. We loved seeing the SGU community come together in New York 🍸✨

What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon in New York ⚽🗽

Northumbria graduates came together at Peter Dillon’s to watch Newcastle United take on West Ham and the lads delivered 🖤🤍

With a brilliant result on the pitch and great company off it, there was plenty for Newcastle fans to celebrate. It was fantastic to see alumni reconnecting, sharing stories, and enjoying the match together in the heart of the Big Apple 🍎

This may only have been our second alumni social in New York, but it is already starting to feel like a tradition in the making.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a brilliant atmosphere throughout the afternoon 🍻

📸 Were you watching from New York or back home in the North East? Let us know in the comments 👇