Where are they now?
This is our ever popular 'class notes' section. If you'd like your update to be included, email alumni@stir.ac.uk and we'll do our best to post it.
1970s
Andrew MacLean, BA (Hons) Religious Studies 1976Now Parish Minister Port Glasgow: St Andrews after time as Parish Minister in Aberdeen and Chaplain to the University of Strathclyde.
David Lloyd, BA English 1978
I am still working after leaving Stirling as a mature student in 1978. I have been in London ever since. I have had a varied career mostly in education public relations and public affairs working for the BBC, local authorities, charities. I'm currently working for an organisation that delivers qualifications to a parliamentary and public affairs brief. I'd love to hear from those who were my contemporaries. My email is lloyddavidjohn@gmail.com
1980s
Phil Sayers, BA Economics 1982
Now Senior Vice President International for Vocality International, running the non-US division of a UK based satellite communications equipment supplier. I still love my prog rock and am a long standing season ticket holder of London Irish rugby club. Would love to hear from friends who graduated in 1982 or 1983.
Hazel Curtis, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science 1988
I'm currently Chief Economist at the Sea Fish Industry Authority, one year in to part-time PhD at Heriot-Watt University, the stay / exit dilemma for fishing vessel owners.
Heather Clark, BA French 1988
After 18 years teaching in different spots on three continents, I'm now back in Edinburgh teaching at Stevenson College. I've many good memories of Stirling and feel free to email me on heatherjclark@yahoo.co.uk
1990s
Greg Radford, MSc Environmental Management 1991
I've recently moved back to Ottawa, Canada to work for ESSA International as managing director. Prior to this I worked in Washington as director of environment at the World Bank.
John Collins, DipEd Nurse Teaching 1992
I moved back to Canada in 1992 and have been back in University a couple of times since graduating from Stirling - MA at Simon Franser University and about to complete PhD at Dublin City University. I've been self employed for most of my time in Canada, currently offering courses and support to nurses wanting to enter Canada, as well as writing curriculum for Post-Secondary schools. Family all grown up now, my wife and I are proud grandparents. Can be contacted at jcollins@jcollinsconsulting.com
Michael Kennedy, MSc Technology Management 1997
Married to fellow alumna, Karen Crowley and we have three boys. Moved to Norwich, London and currently live in Hitchin. Work for T-Systems, as a Service Delivery Director. Would love to hear from anyone from the MSc Technology Management class of 1995. My email is m_kennedy@ntlworld.com
Scott Gillan, BAcc Accountancy 1998
After a number of years working in both finance and consultancy roles within the media and retail sectors in London, I moved to Los Angeles in May this year to continue my consulting career supporting the media and entertainment industry.
Since November 2009 I've been working as Business Development & Service Manager at Dataloy Systems dealing with operations application within shipping. Clients are worldwide and we focus on structure, efficiency and process internally, project management, service and development externally.
2000s
Eleanor Leigh, BA (Hons) Film & Media/English Studies 2000
I’m now a Producer on one of the highest rating Daytime TV shows in the UK – The Jeremy Kyle Show. I worked my way up over four years from a Junior Researcher to Producer. I’ve been in the role for a year and the programme won its first award this year for Best Daytime TV Programme as voted by TV Quick readers.
Adnan Malik, BA (Hons) Marketing 2001
I'm working as a SAP FI/CO Consultant in Saudi Arabia and I'm looking forward to hear from students from my batch. There are a few whom I am trying to trace.
Anastasios Loukissis, MSc Human Resource Management 2003
After my studies in Stirling I worked at some advertising companies in the account management department. My first experience in the HR department was at the Attiko Metro Operation Company. Currently I am working for the Greek People Management Association where I am in charge for the administration of the office and co-ordination of events.
Abhiteja Vulapu, MSc Information Technology 2009
I'm working as an IT Operations Developer in Glasgow. Worked as web developer in hbsa online, worked as freelance web developer/Internet marketing specialist. In my spare time I work for bcs charity. I got great support and inspiration from our university.
Looking to get in contact
The following alumni are not in contact with the University so we were unable to put University friends back in touch.Vivienne Adams wants to get in touch with Wendy Robinson, BA English 1982.
Georg Misch, BA Film & Media Studies 1995, would like to get in touch with Graham Staddon, BA Film & Media Studies 1994.
If you know where any of these people are, email alumni@stir.ac.uk and we'll put them back in touch.
Deaths
The University regrets to announce the following deaths, and offers its condolences to family and friends.
John Hayward, BA (Hons) Business Studies 1986
Alastair Dower, BA History 1974