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

Amanda Brooke - Business and Finance

Having balanced study with work and a young family during her degree, Amanda now has over 20 years' experience helping small businesses reach their potential.
Adam Yates, Staffordshire University alumnus

Adam Yates - Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting

Port Vale F.C. defender Adam Yates is an advocate for professional players gaining qualifications to broaden their prospects after retiring.

Kai Longshaw - Robotic Engineering

With hopes of it becoming a worldwide teaching tool, graduate Kai is trialling his HEW-DV4 desktop robotic arm invention in schools in Stoke-on-Trent.

Andrew Triggs Hodge - Environmental Science

The motivation that rowing brought to Andrew’s life whilst at university allowed him to achieve both double degrees, and double World and Olympic gold medals.

Abbie Dagg - Clinical Podiatric Biomechanics

Building confidence in her abilities during her degree, Abbie has since gained peer recognition having papers published, and is considering a PhD.

Cherry Storr

Cherry Storr has moved from Psychology to accountancy since her graduation. She previously worked for the MoD and for HMRC where she is now a manager.

Andrew Milne - Sports and Recreation Studies

Graduate Andrew’s degree has taken him from London to Chicago as a blogger, fundraiser, and award winning teacher in a school of over 4000 students.

Laura Allen - Entrepreneurship for the Creative and Cultural Industries

Laura is our Social Media Officer, who manages all our social channels. Her passion for her job, and Stoke-on-Trent, won her a Proud to be Staffs Award.

Ben Lowe - Broadcast Journalism

Ben’s experiences with StaffsLive during his degree led to roles with MTV News and BBC Radio 1 after graduation. He travels the world making ‘rockumentories’.

Rachel Stokes

Rachel’s midwifery studies took her to Tanzania where she delivered care at Amana Hospital, which sees on average a challenging 80-100 births each day.

Joni Rosales - Cyber Security

Cyber Security graduate Joni is already making waves by implementing and maintaining asset management systems.

Annette Shipley - Sociology

Annette’s interest in sociology took her from graduate to librarian, politician, business owner, and now Director of Operations at Olympus Engineering.

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

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