Staffordshire University Alumni

🥇 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Huge congratulations to University of Staffordshire Honorary Doctor Jazmin Sawyers who last night won the gold medal in the women’s long jump for England at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She secured the title with a leap of 6.93 metres, adding Commonwealth gold to her 2023 European Indoor title.
An inspiration to all of us. Your University of Staffordshire family couldn’t be prouder of you👏

“Staffs was the catalyst for everything in my life - my career, my family, all of it.” 🎓✨

For this week's , we caught up with BA (Hons) English grad Chris Roberts! 📚 From studying Shakespeare at our Stoke campus to building Risk and Assurance departments in the construction industry, Chris is the ultimate example of where a Staffs degree can take you.

It’s not just about the boardroom, though! Chris is a man of many talents: ✍️ Commended short story writer (Bournemouth Writing Prize 2024). 🍻 Former microbrewery founder via the SPEED Plus programme (any other grads remember this?!) and now currently taking on the challenge of walking 2,000 miles of Britain’s canals for ! 🚶‍♂️

You might even spot him on Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes soon! 📺

Chris’s top tip for students? "Be proactive! No one else is going to do it for you. Put in the work, and it will be worth it."

👉 Follow his mammoth challenge and track his journey on Instagram:

Want to know more? 🤔

Head to https://bit.ly/4s8yXDC to see more inspirational Graduate Profiles! 🔗

“Studying at Staffs is a transformational process - it will definitely take you places.” ✨🎨

Meet this week’s - Ed Catley, the driving force behind the internationally acclaimed 'Printing in...' projects and Course Leader for Art and Design at Shrewsbury College!

Ed didn't just want to make art; he wanted to understand how to make art happen. By studying MA Design Management at our Stoke campus, he learned to bridge the gap between the studio and the gallery, turning creative visions into global reality. 🌍

Why we’re inspired by Ed: 🖼️ His portraits and prints are held in the United Kingdom’s National Art Collection. 🗺️ His work has traveled from the US and Europe to the Middle and Far East. 🎓 He’s shaping the next generation of artists by blending research with practice.

Ed’s secret to success? A "Say YES" philosophy. "To be successful in the art world, you have to live it," he says. "Never look back, never give up."

What’s your advice for current students? "Stay positive, be optimistic, and take care of business!" 💼✨

Want to know more? 🤔 Check out Ed's website https://edcatley.com/

Or why not head to https://bit.ly/4s8yXDC to see more inspirational Graduate Profiles! 🔗