Former students of Queen Elizabeth High School returned to support applicants preparing for an earlier deadline, offering first-hand advice on university study, applications and future careers.
The alumni visit gave students the opportunity to hear about course structure, university life and different routes into professional careers. The school said the visitors’ experiences helped applicants approach their next steps with greater inspiration and confidence.
Alumni share university and career experiences
Among those featured was Jonny, who went directly from QE to Dundee University Medical School and has completed his third year. He has chosen additional study in medical education and is president of Dundee University’s trampoline and gymnastics clubs.
During the elective part of his pre-clinical medicine course, Jonny has worked with Scottish Ballet in Glasgow on neurological health dance classes, Live Active Perth on cardiac rehabilitation classes and Tayside Physios across its services.
Dr Henry Musto, who graduated in 2008, recently became a full-time neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge. His work there uses artificial intelligence to predict dementia.
Maisie studied physics at Oxford University and has completed her third year. She will continue next year with a master’s degree in condensed matter physics.
From Hexham laboratory work to materials research
Marcus took a year away from studying, working in the laboratory of Hexham-based Multichem Ltd and travelling through Central America. He then began an integrated master’s degree in chemistry at Oxford, including a year of research with the University of California, Berkeley.
He is preparing to start a PhD in materials science at Imperial College London. The research will focus on developing materials for net-zero aviation in partnership with Rolls-Royce.
Daisy graduated from Oxford in 2023 after studying history and now works for the Civil Service. Dan went directly from QE to the University of Nottingham and is a third-year medical student about to begin clinical training.
The school also thanked Richard Petty from the Access and Outreach teams at Trinity College, Oxford, and Oxford for North East.
Queen Elizabeth High School said the returning alumni had made a valuable contribution by sharing their knowledge and experiences with the school community.