{"id":4661,"date":"2025-07-03T15:35:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4661"},"modified":"2025-07-03T15:35:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:35:10","slug":"our-graduates-are-making-a-difference-across-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2025\/07\/03\/our-graduates-are-making-a-difference-across-greater-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"Our graduates are making a difference across Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_module=&#8221;322&#8243;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu global_parent=&#8221;322&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; menu_id=&#8221;7&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; module_class=&#8221;main-navigation&#8221; \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; prev_background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; next_background_color=&#8221;#1d1d1d&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243;][et_pb_row_inner locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; title=&#8221;on&#8221; meta=&#8221;on&#8221; author=&#8221;on&#8221; date=&#8221;on&#8221; categories=&#8221;on&#8221; comments=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;on&#8221; featured_placement=&#8221;above&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_background=&#8221;off&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221; \/][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.6&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; parent_locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>As we prepare to welcome thousands of students and their families to our graduation ceremonies next week, we celebrate the lasting impact our graduates are making across Greater Manchester and beyond.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The University is a place where academic excellence meets social impact. Today, more than a third of our graduates stay in Greater Manchester where they support our public services, drive innovation, and strengthen our communities. Their achievements are a powerful reminder of our enduring mission to make a difference locally and globally.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Among those paving the way is\u202f<\/span><b><span>Holly Egan<\/span><\/b><span>, a recent medicine graduate now working as a foundation doctor at Wythenshawe Hospital and contributing to groundbreaking research in ovarian cancer detection.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Edoardo Altamura<\/span><\/b><span> studied physics and stayed on to complete a PhD. He is now a quantum software engineer helping position Manchester as a global hub for emerging technologies.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Victoria Healy<\/span><\/b><span>, an educational psychology and PGCE graduate and now the Assistant Head of Department at Loreto Sixth Form College, is transforming the lives of young people through inclusive education, inspired by her own journey as a single mother and mature student.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Lola Albarn<\/span><\/b><span>,<\/span><span> studied English literature and creative writing followed by a PGCE in primary education.<\/span><span> She is now a tutor with The Tutor Trust, supporting young people across Greater Manchester, helping them regain confidence in their learning whilst inspiring others to pursue a career in education.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span>Guy Tennant<\/span><\/b><span> is a politics, <\/span><span>philosophy and economics <\/span><span>graduate. He now leads policy on safer, stronger communities at GMCA, helping tackle crime, reduce harm, and build resilient, inclusive communities across Greater Manchester through impactful public service.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Their stories reflect the talent, commitment and purpose that define our University of Manchester community. As we come together next week to celebrate our newest graduates, we also look forward to the many ways they will shape a better future.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Read more about Holly, Edoardo, Lola, Victoria and Guy and listen to them tell their own stories in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/special-features\/medical-breakthroughs-inclusive-education-innovative-31917879\"><span>this Manchester Evening News article and film<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Find out more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk\/about\/our-students\/\"><span>how our students are making a difference<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Sign-up to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialresponsibility.manchester.ac.uk\/about\/newsletter\/\"><span>social responsibility newsletter<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_nav _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.106&#8243; 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