Charles Hayward was a founding member of the experimental rock groups This Heat and Camberwell Now.
\nSince the late 1980’s Hayward has recorded solo projects of songs and imaginative sound worlds, performing throughout UK, Europe, North America and Japan. He also collaborates, most notably in Massacre with Bill Laswell and Fred Frith and with Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor in About Group and Albert Newton with Pat Thomas and John Edwards. The project This Is Not This Heat has recently completed a 3 year series of performances in UK, Europe, US and Japan.
\nThroughout a nearly 50 year career Charles has developed idiosyncratic attitudes and insights into a wide range of soundwork, spanning improvisation, song, sound as sound, using order and chaos as creative energies.
\nHe curates Music Is Social Space, a six monthly series of performances, workshops and installations for the Albany Theatre. Recent releases include the piano centred song cycle ‘Begin Anywhere’ on Klanggalerie & God Unknown Records. Never at rest, he has recently formed a new group, Abstract Concrete and their new album is near to release.
\nCharles’ music is both innovative and communicative, intense and committed - music that pushes at the edges of the new, challenging the already known, questioning frontiers and embracing divergent energies.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Charles-Hayward.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Drummer, Songwriter and Sound Activist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-06T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"65213","attributes":{"section":"29861","title":"Jude Kelly","url":"/honorands/jude-kelly/","summary":"","text":"Jude Kelly is a former Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, Britain's largest cultural institute.
She was on the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Board, which oversaw a programme of over 500 cultural events to celebrate the Olympic year. She founded Battersea Arts Centre and Solent People’s Theatre, and was founding director of the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
In 1997, she was awarded an OBE for services to theatre. She has directed more than 200 theatre and opera productions and has won two Olivier awards. She was described as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK by Women's Hour and in 2015 she was made a CBE for services to the Arts.
She also founded and is the CEO of the WOW Foundation. WOW celebrates the achievements of women and girls and confronts global gender injustice. WOW Festivals and events have taken place in more than 30 locations on six continents.
Jude is the recipient of a BASCA Gold Badge Award for contribution to music, a Southbank Award for opera, an RPO award for her festival The Rest is Noise, Red Magazine’s 2014 Creative Woman of the Year, CBIs 2016 First Woman Award for Tourism and Leisure and in 2017 the inaugural Veuve Clicquot Woman of the Year Social Purpose Award.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/jude-kelly.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-29T11:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"65219","attributes":{"section":"29864","title":"Laurie Taylor","url":"/honorands/laurie-taylor/","summary":"","text":"Laurie Taylor is perhaps best known as presenter of BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed, a programme that explores new research on how society works. He has made numerous television and radio programmes, is an accomplished public speaker, and for over 30 years has written a satirical column on university life for the Times Higher Education.
\nHe began his career as a librarian, later becoming an actor, before joining the University of York, where he went on to become Professor of Sociology.
\nHe was awarded an honorary doctorate by ӣƵ in 2013.
\n\"British social science is admired around the world for its originality and theoretical sophistication but Goldsmiths has always been one of the very best centres of sociological thought and research,\" explained Laurie during the awards ceremony.
\n\"Let me read out a list of people who have at one time featured on Thinking Allowed - all of these ӣƵ academics are major social scientists. I'm listing them to give the list, but the length of the list is what really says a lot about Goldsmiths: Les Back, Angela McRobbie, Bev Skeggs, Caroline Knowles, Alberto Toscano, Mike Featherstone, Nirmal Puwar, Rebecca Cassidy,Alex Rhys-Taylor, Dhiraj Murthy, Kate Nash, David Oswell, Roger Burrows and Vikki Bell. It's a tremendous list and an indication of what an important place ӣƵ is.\"
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/laurie-taylor.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Sociologist "],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-29T15:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"118269","attributes":{"section":"43656","title":"Michael Caine","url":"/honorands/michael-caine/","summary":"","text":"Known for his unmistakable cockney accent and his impressive oeuvre, Michael Caine is one of only two actors nominated for an Academy Award for acting in every decade from the 1960s to 2000s, winning two. His first Academy Award was for the 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters, and his second in 1999 for The Cider House Rules, in both cases as a supporting actor.
\nHis performance in Educating Rita in 1983 earned him the BAFTA and Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Over the course of his expansive career, Caine has been nominated for an Oscar on six different occasions. He was knighted in 2000.
\nIn the British Film Institute's (BFI's) list of the 100 greatest British films of the 20th Century, Michael Caine appears in seven.
\nHe received a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 2000. In 2008, Caine was awarded the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Showbusiness at the Variety Club Awards. In 2011, he was made a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France's culture minister, Frédéric Mitterrand.
\nIn 2012, Caine was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the London Borough of Southwark as a person of distinction and eminence of the borough. In 2017, Caine was the recipient of the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. His Golden Plate was presented by Awards Council member Peter Jackson.
\nImage credit: Manfred Werner
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/michael-caine-crop.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Actor"],"profileType":["Gold Story","Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2015-06-11T17:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"118299","attributes":{"section":"43657","title":"Alex James","url":"/honorands/alex-james/","summary":"","text":"James joined Blur in 1989 after meeting fellow student Graham Coxon on his first day studying French at Goldsmiths, later befriending Dave Rowntree and Damon Albarn.
\nTogether, the group went on to release classic albums such as Parklife and The Great Escape, and achieved great commercial success and critical acclaim – including numerous best band and best album awards, and an Ivor Novello Award for best songwriting.
\nCurrently a farmer with a passion for cheesemaking, James regularly writes for The Independent and The Observer, and pursues a keen interest in space as Visiting Scientist at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Europe’s largest space research facility.
\nHis autobiography, ‘Bit of a Blur’, charted the heady days of life as a rock star and was called \"the definitive guide to Britpop\" by the Observer.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/alex-james.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Bass guitarist with Blur "],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-29T15:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"118333","attributes":{"section":"43658","title":"Angela Davis","url":"/honorands/angela-davis/","summary":"Deeply involved in movements for economic, racial, and gender justice over many decades.","text":"She has been deeply involved in movements for economic, racial, and gender justice over many decades and and was an active member in the Communist Party and the Black Panther Party.
\nDavis attended Brandeis University in Massachusetts where she studied philosophy with Herbert Marcuse. She was a graduate student at the University of California, where she went on to teach.
\nBeginning in 1969, Davis was an acting assistant professor in the philosophy department, but was fired for her membership to the Communist Party. After her removal was found to be illegal, she resumed her role but was fired again in 1970 for use of inflammatory language in her speeches.
\nIn 1970, she was arrested for her involvement with the Soledad Brothers. Her imprisonment was met with a nationwide response, with thousands of people organising a movement to gain her release. John Lennon and Yoko Ono released the song 'Angela' in response. In 1972, she was released.
\nShe undertook an international speaking tour before returning to teaching. Davis was a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she taught courses on the history of consciousness, retiring in 2008.
\nIn recent years, a persistent theme of her work has been the social problems associated with criminalisation and imprisonment. She is a founding member of Critical Resistance, which is dedicated to the dismantling of the prison industrial complex.
\nHer research interests include feminism, critical theory, Marxism and the philosophy and history of punishment and prisons.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/angela-davis-square.jpg","altimage":"","country":"usUnitedStates","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Political activist, scholar, and author"],"profileType":["Gold Story","Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2015-06-12T10:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"118481","attributes":{"section":"43702","title":"Brian Molko","url":"/honorands/brian-molko/","summary":"","text":"Having released six albums and undertaken six world tours with sales of 12 million albums worldwide, Brian has been called one of the most influential, original and uncompromising successes ever to grace rock music.
\nHe is also famously bisexual and known for his iconic androgynous dress sense.
\nBrian’s songs have been described in the Times as \"tales of pleasure, pain and deviant sex.\" Over the years he has collaborated with countless artists, which include but are not limited to Jane Birkin, David Bowie, Robert Smith and Michael Stipe of R.E.M.
\nBrian Molko graduated from Goldsmiths with a degree in Drama in 1993.
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Internationally renowned anthropologist, ethnographer and primatologist, Jane Goodall, is perhaps best known for her work with the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania. She is the author of not only of what is regarded as the definitive scientific study of chimpanzees, The Chimpanzees of Gombe Patterns of Behaviour, but several retrospective surveys of her work in Gombe, including: Through a Window: 30 Years with the Chimpanzees of Gombe, In the Shadow of Man, My life with the Chimpanzees and most recently, Jane Goodall: 50 Years at Gombe.
\nAs well as Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species are Being Rescued From the Brink of Extinction, she has also written a number of childrenís books including the Chimpanzee Book, which won the UNICEF UNESCO Children's Book of the Year award in 1989.
\nIn addition to two autobiographies in letters, she's written a bestselling autobiography Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey and she's been the subject of several TV documentaries as well as a feature film, Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees.
\nIn 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, a global non-profit organisation that empowers people to make a difference for all living things and she has also founded several educational programs and still actively works for them.
\nAppointed Dame Commander of the Order of The British Empire in 2004, she received the French Legion of Honour and the UNESCO Gold Medal Award two years later.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/jane-goodall.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Primatologist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T11:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119468","attributes":{"section":"43805","title":"John Sullivan","url":"/honorands/john-sullivan/","summary":"","text":"Having left school at 15, John Sullivan got his break whilst working as a scenery mover at the BBC, when he approached a producer and asked him to look at a script he’d been working on. This script formed the basis of the popular series Citizen Smith, which featured Robert Lindsay as working-class would-be revolutionary Wolfie Smith.
\nHis subsequent work, Only Fools and Horses, focused on the tumultuous lives of south London market trader Del Boy and his brother Rodney, and became one of the most successful sitcoms of all time. Famed for its artful coupling of comedy and poignancy, it achieved a record 24.35 million viewers for its 1996 Christmas special, and in 2004 was voted the public’s favourite sitcom ever in a BBC poll.
\nJohn has also written television shows Just Good Friends, Dear John and The Green Green Grass, won numerous accolades including the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain comedy award, and in 2005 was given an OBE for services to drama. His honorary fellowship was awarded by ӣƵ in 2008. He died in 2011.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/john-sullivan.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Comedy writer"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T11:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119481","attributes":{"section":"43807","title":"Martin Rowson","url":"/honorands/martin-rowson/","summary":"","text":"Martin Rowson is a cartoonist specialising in political satire. His 'visual journalism' – \"[the] scourge of the political establishment\" – regularly appears in the Guardian, Daily Mirror, and The Morning Star, and he was appointed Cartoonist Laureate for London when Ken Livingstone was Mayor of the City. His books include graphic adaptations of The Waste Land, Tristram Shandy, and Gulliver's Travels, and an illustrated history of world literature in limerick form. His memoir Stuff was long-listed for the Samuel Johnson Prize.
\nMartin Rowson was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2014.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Martin-Rowson.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Satirical Cartoonist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119490","attributes":{"section":"43811","title":"Paul Gilroy","url":"/honorands/paul-gilroy/","summary":"","text":"\"ӣƵ stands out in my mind as a dynamic example of what the university should be. I’d like to think that I’ve carried a bit of that spirit with me wherever I’ve worked.\"
\nProfessor Paul Gilroy has reshaped debates on racism, nationalism and multiculturalism.
\nPaul taught at Goldsmiths during the 1990s and wrote his award-winning book The Black Atlantic’(1994) whilst working here. The Black Atlantic considered the black diaspora and the multifaceted culture that has emerged from it. He is a public intellectual who addresses the key issues of our time, from policing and race politics to popular culture. Ultimately he has made cultural theory applicable as a toolbox from which to understand contemporary society.
\n\"I loved working at Goldsmiths,\" explains Paul. \"It took me three attempts before I could finally get a job there. It was a unique environment – vital, testing and stimulating. I must say that I thrived on it. I was team teaching with Vikki Bell, talking with and learning from thoughtful people like Nik Rose, Vic Seidler, Les Back and Valerie Walkerdine. The students seemed to be fantastic at every level. Somehow the intense, multidisciplinary quality of the place encouraged them to indulge their curiosity rather than hide it. The film maker and artist Steve McQueen was another person I spent quite a bit of time with while he was a student. We became friends there.
\n\"London’s unruly multi-culture inspired me to write Black Atlantic. I finished the manuscript in my office on Lewisham Way next door to the dentist. It was a book I wanted to read, the kind of book that would have sustained me when I was a student. My Goldsmiths colleagues were supportive and appreciative of what I had done. I remain grateful to them for letting it be part of what Goldsmiths Sociology stood for at that time.\"
\n\"ӣƵ stands out in my mind as a dynamic example of what the university should be even in the midst of London’s grime. I’d like to think that I’ve carried a bit of that spirit with me wherever I’ve worked. My time there reinforced my belief in the universal value of education as both a public good and a free, collective enterprise.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Paul-Gilroy.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Social Theorist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T11:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119499","attributes":{"section":"43814","title":"Sam Taylor-Johnson","url":"/honorands/sam-taylor-johnson/","summary":"","text":"Artist Sam Taylor-Wood (now known as Sam Taylor-Johnson) is known as one of the most successful Young British Artists (YBAs). Like fellow Fine Art graduate Steve McQueen, she has turned her hand to filmmaking in recent years.
\nSam graduated from ӣƵ in 1990 and became one of the most successful YBAs to emerge at the time, creating a media buzz and reinvigorating the art world.
\nPrimarily using photography, film and video to evoke and explore scenarios replete with highly charged human emotions such as isolation and distress, her work has included ‘Still Life’ (2001), a short film depicting a bowl of fruit decaying at an accelerated pace, and ‘David’ (2004), a film of David Beckham sleeping commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery.
\nShe was named Most Promising Young Artist at the Venice Bienniale in 1997, and the following year was nominated for a Turner Prize for her “acutely perceptive explorations of human relationships”. In 2002 she became the youngest artist to have a solo show at the Hayward Gallery.
\nIn recent years she has turned her hand to filmmaking and received a BAFTA nomination for her John Lennon biopic 'Nowhere Boy'. She is currently filming an adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, the fastest-selling paperback of all time.
\nShe was made an OBE in 2011 and received her honorary degree from ӣƵ in 2008. In her speech during the ceremony, Sam said:
\n\"Goldsmiths gave me the power and ability to think for myself. That is the most solid foundation for the future.\"
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/sam-tayor-johnson-square.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Artist and film maker"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-29T10:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119509","attributes":{"section":"43819","title":"William Fox-Pitt","url":"/honorands/william-fox-pitt/","summary":"","text":"William Fox-Pitt is one of the most successful British event riders in equestrian sport. He was the first ever British rider to become Eventing’s World Number One – a title that he has held three times now.
\nHe has also competed and won team medals at three Olympic Games – first in Athens, then Beijing, and most recently picking up a silver medal with Zara Phillips at London 2012 in the Team Eventing.
\nAt the European Championships, he has won six team gold medals, as well as Individual silver in 1997 and 2005, and Individual bronze in 2013. He has also won the Burghley Horse Trials a record six times (1994, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2011). In the Queen's 2018 birthday honours he was awarded an MBE.
\nFox-Pitt graduated from ӣƵ in 1993 with a BA (Hons) in French Studies and was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2013.
\n","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/william-fox-pitt.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Equestrian"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119523","attributes":{"section":"43824","title":"PJ Harvey","url":"/honorands/pj-harvey/","summary":"","text":"
Polly Jean Harvey has released eight studio albums and is the only artist to have won the Mercury Prize twice, for Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (2001) and Let England Shake (2011).
She has also received eight Brit Award nominations, seven Grammy nominations and two more Mercury Prize nominations. In 2011, she was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the NME Awards.
PJ Harvey has collaborated with numerous other outstanding artists including Bob Dylan, Nick Cave and John Parish.
In addition to her musical career, PJ Harvey paints, draws, sculpts, and writes poetry. In December 2013, she gave her debut public poetry reading at the British Library and was a guest editor on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
She was also awarded an MBE for services to music in 2013.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/PJ-harvey.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Singer and Songwriter"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-10-12T16:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119830","attributes":{"section":"43853","title":"Peter Tatchell","url":"/honorands/peter-tatchell/","summary":"","text":"Peter Tatchell has been campaigning for human rights and social justice for 47 years. Best known for his work promoting and defending LGBT rights, he was a pioneer of the Gay Liberation Front in the 1970s, co-founded the direct action group OutRage! in 1990, and helped spearhead the campaign for same-sex marriage.
\nTatchell popularised the phrase \"sexual apartheid\" to describe the separate laws that long existed for gays and heterosexuals.
\nTatchell was selected as the Labour Party's parliamentary candidate for Bermondsey in 1981. He was then denounced by party leader Michael Foot for ostensibly supporting extra-parliamentary action against the Thatcher government.
\nHe is the Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, which campaigns for human rights across the world and has been voted one of the top ten ‘heroes of our time’ by New Statesman readers.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/peter-tatchell.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Human rights activist "],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119835","attributes":{"section":"43854","title":"Dame Zaha Hadid","url":"/honorands/zaha-hadid/","summary":"","text":"Described as \"one of the most gifted practitioners of the art of architecture today\", Zaha Hadid's inventive approach, and eagerness to challenge conventions, have pushed the boundaries of architecture and urban design.
\nHer practice has worked on nearly 1,000 projects, including the Aquatics Centre for the 2012 Olympics and MAXXI, The National Museum of the 21st Century Arts in Rome, Italy.
\nShe was the first woman to receive the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. In 2010 and 2011, her designs were awarded the Stirling Prize by the RIBA. In 2012, Hadid was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
\nIn September 2014, Dama Zaha Hadid was awarded an honorary degree from Goldsmiths to recognise her inventive approach and eagerness to challenge conventions. She passed away on 31 March 2016.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/zara-hadid.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Architect"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119841","attributes":{"section":"43858","title":"Michael Craig-Martin","url":"/honorands/michael-craig-martin/","summary":"","text":"Michael Craig-Martin is an influential conceptual artist and painter, instrumental in fostering the Young British Artists movement. Craig-Martin is a former teacher at ӣƵ and was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2001. In 2016 he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to art.
\nYou first came to Britain in the 1960s. Was it normal at the time to be teaching as well as making your work?
I came to England in 1966 when I was barely 26. I left Yale in June and I was teaching in September. Within a year, I had been introduced to almost every artist I had ever heard of in England – Patrick Caulfield, Bridget Riley, Richard Hamilton and Howard Hodgkin. Then I got a gallery and I had my first show in 1969. It did not seem surprising to me that I would teach and work: first of all, because it gave one a comparatively decent income, and, secondly, because it kept one in the business. In 1973, I came to teach at ӣƵ and it was extraordinary. At the time the school had a terrible reputation for being anarchic, so my friends commiserated with me for the nightmare that I was stepping into. But Jon Thompson [then Head of Art] was totally passionate about teaching and about art education. Our idea was to completely renew the idea of art education, which was very much Jon’s agenda. We were going to re-invent British art education.
Did it begin right away to draw in interesting students or did it take a bit of time to build up?
The funny thing is the year I arrived, there were some of the most interesting students I’d ever had. Jon was interested in the wayward students – the difficult, stroppy, slightly crazy people. We were interested in art that wasn’t just defined by painting or sculpture in the traditional sense. There were students doing performance, film or video, writing, installation. At the time this stuff was very speculative, it was a small part of the art world at that time. This was very, very close to the cutting edge of what was going on in the world outside. I can truthfully say that during the 70s there was no place in London to see more interesting art than at Goldsmiths.
The YBAs were all at ӣƵ in a very short space of time. Did you have a sense when they showed up that there was something extraordinary about them?
My experience of teaching is that I have never been to any art school where I didn’t meet interesting students. But I became aware that I was seeing an exceptional number of very, very interesting people. I tried to mix the students which generated a kind of dialogue amongst them. They were getting used to looking at each other’s work in depth and also being jealous of each other and being competitive in the best possible way. If I did a seminar and Sarah Lucas did something fantastic, then Gary Hume was pissed off because she got all the attention and he wanted it – it’s a normal human thing, but it had an amazing effect. One of the things that was incredible good fortune for all of them was Damien [Hirst] doing Freeze. They were all doing diverse things but Freeze gave them a group identity. Then subsequently, everything that happened to one of them, helped all the others.
Do you think that kind of engagement where you challenged them to be interested in each other gave them a confidence that allowed them to project what they were doing in the professional world?
A lot of it is to do with having the confidence to speak your mind and having the words to speak your mind. If I was mixing people who did photography and performance with people who did painting or sculpture, everyone starts to learn the language that different disciplines need. You don’t have to be a painter and only talk about painting, you can have a view about sculpture. One of the things that I thought was very striking, as soon as anybody did anything really terrific – everybody could tell. That is a very important thing to see happen and once you’ve seen that, you want it again – it’s a drug. One of the things that I loved about the way ӣƵ approached things was that it was student-led and also retroactive. The whole idea was to focus the responsibility on the person themselves rather than a tutor giving a project. I developed a strong sense in myself and a confidence that I could feel when someone was doing work that was appropriate to their inner self. You need time with the person and to get to know them in relation to the work. I could spend unbelievable amounts of time, which I often did, hours and hours over years, getting to know people really well so I had a sense of what their potential was.
These kinds of relationships that you were able to form have gone on – have you remained close to many of the people you taught?
Of course when they left Goldsmiths I was excited by what they were doing and I felt like if I didn’t continue to engage with them and be supportive, it was as though I didn’t mean what I said when I was teaching them. We had so much fun and it was a very enjoyable time. It’s a source of great pleasure and happiness that there is hardly anybody from that time that I don’t think of as a friend, it’s quite extraordinary really.
Interview by Richard Noble
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/michael-craig-martin.jpg","altimage":"","country":"ieIreland","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Conceptual artist and painter"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T10:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119874","attributes":{"section":"43902","title":"John Illsley","url":"/honorands/john-illsley/","summary":"","text":"John Illsley achieved global success as the bass guitarist in Dire Straits, selling over 120 million albums worldwide and scooping accolades including four Grammys, three Brits and two MTV Video Music Awards.
\nTo date, the group’s 1985 album ‘Brothers in Arms’ has sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been certified nine times platinum in the USA. Since their final split the 1990s, Illsley has released solo work and worked as an artist and music producer.
\n\"Studying Sociology at Goldsmiths gave me the freedom to think, without pressure, about the possibilities that lay ahead of me. I quickly realised that music was the path I wanted to follow. Without that time at Goldsmiths to find out who I was, things would have been very different.”
\n\"Being part of Dire Straits was truly exciting, but it was also a swift learning curve. The music that we created seemed to have a universal appeal and consequently the band had a relatively quick rise to global popularity. We had to get used to dealing with a lot of attention!\"
\n\"I’ve been painting on and off for most of my life but took it up more seriously in 1992 when Dire Straits decided to stop touring. Painting for me is another form of communication and, like music, it’s not easy to get it right. I still record my own songs and gig, as well as producing and recording young bands to try and help them create their own sound. There is something special about music, especially when it crosses continents and brings people together.\"
\n\"My greatest achievement? That’s difficult- it would be obvious to say Dire Straits and I was very proud of what we accomplished, but I’ve got a wonderful family so I would have to say them.\"
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/john-ilsley.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Bass guitarist of Dire Straits"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119916","attributes":{"section":"43924","title":"Mary Quant","url":"/honorands/mary-quant/","summary":"","text":"As a sixteen year old girl, keen to escape her suburban existence, Mary persuaded her parents to let her come to Goldsmiths. The people she met, including husband Alexander, and the experiences she had at the College during that time were to make a great impression on her. “Goldsmiths was a great place to go – for causing trouble!”
\nMary came to ӣƵ in 1950 where she embarked on an art diploma course with a view to becoming an art teacher. At the time, the College had only just reopened after the war. “The men were only about 20 but they had been through so much and they somehow seemed terribly older. Goldsmiths then seemed like a very civilised club. You grabbed a table for yourself and put your things there and just got on with your work really – no nonsense with lectures and stuff!”
\nShe also recalls the vibrant social scene at the College. “There were terrific parties. Socialising amongst the other art schools was very intense, but there wasn’t too much rivalry because everybody wanted to do their own thing and be utterly original. But Goldsmiths was, and still is, the most provocative and exciting art school of the lot. It does attract some very interesting people and it produces so many of the new ideas in all sorts of areas. That is the joy of Goldsmiths.”
\nMary is best known for popularising the mini-skirt. This revolutionary new look allowed women a liberating and daring way of dressing which chimed with the dawning of a new era. What is often overlooked though, is the simultaneous introduction of tights, which Quant commercialised. As Mary explains: “They didn’t exist you know! There were only pantomime tights for theatre. I went to theatrical tights manufacturers and got them to make them for me with the colours I wanted.”
\nProfessor Angela McRobbie from Goldsmiths’ Department of Media and Communications, explains the significance of this: “Like so many of Quant’s best-known works, tights permitted a greater freedom of movement on the part of the young women, who from the early 1960s onwards were looking for a different, more colourful and more independent life than their mothers.”
\nAs well as bringing us new garments, Mary was pushing the boundaries with new materials too. “I got terribly excited about any new fabric that came along and suddenly there was this very shiny stuff unlike anything I had ever seen – PVC. There were problems making the garments initially because we made them on the same machines as we were sewing the other clothes and you need special needles and all that kind of thing, so it took a bit of time to sort that out. I went mad about PVC and did a whole collection which I called the ‘Wet Collection’, which is exactly what it was, and that was a huge hit!\"
\nDuring her 80s Quant was still thriving in the fashion industry in Japan where there are over 200 stores trading under Mary’s name as well as one branch located, of course, on the King’s Road in London – the hub of the swinging sixties scene, and the road where she opened her first boutique in 1955.
\nLooking back on the decade that made her name, she says “The 1960s was just the most exciting, wonderful period. I’m sorry you weren’t there! Style-wise and look-wise it was absolutely terrific. And the optimism, the optimism was genuine and terrific. I wouldn’t choose another era to have lived in. I bagged the best.”
\nDame Mary Quant died on 13 April 2023.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/mary-quant.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Fashion designer"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-01T13:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119925","attributes":{"section":"43930","title":"Neal Ascherson","url":"/honorands/neal-ascherson/","summary":"","text":"Neal Ascherson studied history at Cambridge, and was described by the late Eric Hobsbawn as \"perhaps the most brilliant student I ever had.\"
\nAfter a two-year stint in the Royal Marines he started pursuing a journalism career, working for the Manchester Guardian and The Scotsman before becoming a reporter and foreign correspondent for The Observer.
\nAscherson has also lectured and written extensively about Polish and Eastern European affairs. He was described by Radio Prague as \"one of Britain's leading experts on central and eastern Europe.\"
\nHe has won a number of awards including the Orwell Prize for political writing, and has published several books, including the highly-acclaimed Black Sea which recieved the Saltire Award for Literature in 1995 and the Los Angeles Times Book Award for History in 1996.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Neal-Ascherson.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Journalist and writer"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-13T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"119934","attributes":{"section":"43933","title":"Peter Seah Lim Huat","url":"/honorands/peter-seah-lim-huat/","summary":"","text":"Peter Seah Lim Huat was instrumental in cementing the partnership between LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore and Goldsmiths.
\nHe has described the partnership as 'the perfect marriage between two innovative arts colleges at the forefront of contemporary arts education'.
\nMr Seah is currently chairman of DBS Bank, the largest bank in South East Asia. He also chairs GIC’s Human Resource & Organization Committee, and is Deputy Chairman of the Investment Strategies Committee. He heads the boards of Singapore Airlines and chairs the National Wages Council.
\nIn 2012, he received the Distinguished Service Order from the President of Singapore.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Peter-Seah.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/PeterSeah.jpeg","country":"sgSingapore","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Chairman of LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-13T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"120251","attributes":{"section":"44092","title":"Shami Chakrabati","url":"/honorands/shami-chakrabarti/","summary":"","text":"Shami Chakrabati is a leader in human rights, a barrister and a former director of Liberty.
\nShe was one of the panel members of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards throughout 2011 and 2012. Between 2014 and 2017, she served as Chancellor of the University of Essex. In August 2016, Chakrabarti was made a life peer in the Prime Minister's Resignation Honours.
As director of Liberty, a major advocacy group which promotes civil liberties and human rights, from 2003 to 2016, Chakrabati campaigned vehemently against 'excessive' anti-terrorism legislation in a post 9/11 world. She famously called the Prevent programme the \"biggest spying operation in Britain in modern times.\"
A trained barrister, The Times described her as \"the most effective public affairs lobbyist of the past 20 years.\"
\nIn the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, she was one of eight Olympic flag holders, alongside Nobel Peace Prize winner Leyma Gbowee and Muhammed Ali.
\nReturning to the college in July 2013 to speak on the subject of liberty and the law, Shami said: “ӣƵ is world famous as a place of creativity and culture as well as learning and logic. I cannot think of a better place to discuss how our rights and freedoms reflect and protect everything that makes life worth living.”
\nImage courtesy of the South Bank Centre.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Shami-Chakrabati.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Barrister, human rights activist and former director of Liberty"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-13T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"120253","attributes":{"section":"44093","title":"George Szirtes","url":"/honorands/george-szirtes/","summary":"","text":"Poet, Royal Society of Literature Fellow and ӣƵ alumnus George Szirtes came to England as a refugee when he was eight years old.
His poems have been published since the 1970s, with his first book winning the Faber Memorial Prize in 1980. Since then he has written many poetry collections, winning awards including the T S Eliot Prize (2005) for the book Reel.
He also works extensively as a translator and has received accolades for his translations too, including the 2013 Best Translated Book Award for his translation of László Krasznahorkai’s Satantango.
Szirtes was a judge for the 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize.
In an essay for Poetry magazine, Szirtes wrote that \"rhyme can be unexpected salvation, the paper nurse that somehow, against all the odds, helps us stick the world together while all the time drawing attention to its own fabricated nature.\"
As a publisher, self-employed printer, author, journalist, and entrepreneur; John Bird is best known as the founder and editor-in-chief of the the Big Issue.
\nSince 1991, the magazine has been helping rough homeless sleepers in London by giving individuals a real alternative to begging - as the magazine insists, buying the Big Issue is a hand up, not a handout. The Big Issue is sold in nine countries around the world and in 2004 was awarded the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award.
John Bird was born in Notting Hill and found himself homeless for the first time aged five. During his youth, he spent several spells in prison where he learnt to read, write and the basics of printing. He attended Chelsea College of Art but became homeless again not long after.
His controversial and outspoken criticism of successive government’s policies on homelessness has occasionally ruffled feathers in high places but has also seen him awarded an MBE for services to homeless people in the 1995 Queen’s Birthday Honours.
He has also been made a Baron of Notting Hill and in his maiden speech he declared \"someone said to me, 'How did you get into the House of Lords?' and I said, 'By lying, cheating and stealing.\"
Bird's work is non-partisan and focuses on dismantling the root causes of poverty in the UK. His work emphasises the well-being of future generations, early intervention and prevention. In the House of Lords, he also speaks on social enterprise, social mobility, literacy and the Arts.
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A prominent figure in the cultural change of the 1960s and a key influence in the subsequent reshaping of the cultural landscape, it’s not surprising that Richard Hoggart was described as ‘uniquely qualified’ to lead such a creative, innovative and diverse institution as Goldsmiths.
\nBorn in Leeds in 1918, Hoggart was an unassuming university lecturer when his book, ‘The Uses of Literacy’, was published in 1957. Examining the influences of mass media on the cultural changes taking place in the UK at the time and its effect on the traditional working class culture, the work was seismic in its impact. It's role in the founding of Cultural Studies, and in the fundamental changes to how English and Media were studied, is widely acknowledged. All three subject areas now thrive at Goldsmiths, and enjoy a global reputation.
\nThe success of ‘Uses of Literacy’ raised Hoggart’s profile to the extent that he was called on as a star witness for the defence at the obscenity trial of DH Lawrence’s ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’. His testimony was widely credited as contributing to the landmark ruling that saw the charge being thrown out and opened the door to the sexual revolution of the sixties.
\nHoggart went on to a distinguished academic and professional career, including roles at UNESCO, as Assistant Director-General; and finally at Goldsmiths, as Warden of the College. He never forgot his working-class upbringing and deeply-held socialist beliefs, rejecting a peerage and a knighthood in the 1970s, and is the author of 27 books.
\nRichard Hoggart served as warden of Goldsmiths from 1976 - 1984.
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Born in 1928, Howard Becker worked during World War II as an underage jazz musician in Chicago’s bars.
\nIn 1951, Becker received his PhD from the University of Chicago and became associated with what has come to be known as the Chicago School of Sociology.
\nHe became a leading figure in sociology, spending most of his career teaching at Northwestern University, from 1965 to 1991. Professor Becker made major contributions to the sociologies of art, deviance and music, wrote extensively on sociological writing styles and methodologies, and helped shape a generation of scholars.
\nHis books include Boys in White: Student Culture in Medical School with Blanche Geer, Everett C. Hughes and Anselm Strauss (1961), The Other Side: Perspectives on Deviance (1964) and Sociological Work: Method and Substance (1970). In the 1980s, Becker published the influential book on the sociology of art entitled Art Worlds.
\nHe recieved a host of international honours and awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1978, and the Award for a Career of Distinguished Scholarship from the American Sociological Association in 1998.
\nBecker’s 1963 book 'The Outsiders' remains a critical text for A-level Sociology students, 'labelling theory' having become a timeless sociological idea.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Professor-Howard-Becker.jpg","altimage":"","country":"usUnitedStates","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Sociologist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T13:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"125290","attributes":{"section":"44624","title":"Sir Daniel Day-Lewis","url":"/honorands/sir-daniel-day-lewis/","summary":"","text":"Hailed as one of his generation’s finest actors, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is an acclaimed talent known for the intensity of his performances and breadth of roles.
\nBorn in London and raised in Greenwich, Day-Lewis excelled on stage from a young age at the National Youth Theatre before being accepted at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. From here, he went on to perform on stage and on-screen.
\nHe has received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned over four decades, including four BAFTA Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Golden Globe Awards.
\nHe is the only actor to win three Best Actor Academy Awards – for playing Christy Brown in My Left Foot (1989), Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood (2007) and Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln (2012).
\nIn 2014, Day-Lewis received a knighthood for services to drama.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Sir-Daniel-Day-Lewis.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Actor"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T10:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"125294","attributes":{"section":"44626","title":"Professor Elizabeth Loftus","url":"/honorands/professor-elizabeth-loftus/","summary":"","text":"Elizabeth Loftus is a Professor at the University of California, Irvine.
\nSince the 1970s, she has created an impressive body of scholarly work on human memory, eyewitness testimony, and the debunking of recovered memory theories.
\nShe has appeared as an expert witness in hundreds of courtrooms, bolstering the cases of defendants facing criminal charges based on eyewitness testimony.
\nIn 2002, Professor Loftus was ranked 58th in the Review of General Psychology’s list of the 100 most influential 20th-century psychologists and was the highest-placed woman on the list.
\nIn 2016, Loftus received the John Maddox Prize and in 2018, she won the Western Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.
ӣƵ awarded Elizabeth Loftus an honorary degree (DLit) in 2015.
Fiona Rae is among the generation of artists who rose to prominence after graduating from ӣƵ in the late 1980s. Rae studied an Art foundation course at Croydon College of Art from 1983-1984, and a BA Hons in Fine Art at Goldsmiths College from 1984-1987.
\nIn 1991 Rae was nominated for the Turner Prize and in 1993 she was nominated for the Austrian Eliette Von Karajan Prize for Young Painters.
\nHer work is described as “challenging and expanding the modern conventions of painting” and is held in major public collections across the world.
\nRae’s abstract paintings have been included in numerous exhibitions in museums, and galleries worldwide, with shows including 2014’s Painter, Painter at Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery and Southampton City Art Gallery; Fiona Rae: New Paintings, Galerie Nathalie Obadia, Paris (2013); Fiona Rae, Buchmann Galerie, Berlin (2011); and 2006’s You are the Young and the Hopeless, PaceWildenstein, New York.
\nShe served as a Tate Artist Trustee from 2005-09 and in 2011 was appointed Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy, one of the first two female professors since the Academy was founded in 1768.
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\nIn 1995, Smith published her first book, Free Love and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short stories which won the Saltire First Book of the Year Award and Scottish Arts Council Book Award.
\nSince then, she has continued to write passionate, compassionate and inventive novels, short stories, plays, and non-fiction. Smith was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize for Fiction, and won the 2005 Whitbread Novel of the Year award for The Accidental.
\nIn 2014, How To Be Both was awarded the Goldsmiths Prize, Bailey’s Prize and the Costa Book Awards’ Novel Award, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
\nSmith has also written articles for The Guardian, The Scotsman, New Statesman and the Times Literary Supplement.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Ali-Smith.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Writer"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T00:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"135812","attributes":{"section":"47217","title":"Tessa Ross","url":"/honorands/tessa-ross/","summary":"","text":"Born in London in 1961, Tessa attended Westminster School then Somerville College, Oxford, where she read Oriental Studies.
\nIn the 1980s she became a literary agent and script editor at BBC Scotland, before her appointment as Head of Development at British Screen and later Head of Drama for the BBC independent commissioning group.
\nTessa led Film4 from 2003-05, then took over film and drama for Channel 4, where she commissioned popular programmes such as Shameless and The Inbetweeners.
\nAs an Executive Producer, Ross has worked on some of the most popular and decorated British films of recent years. Tessa’s commissions and releases include Todd Haynes’ Carol, Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, Lenny Abrahamson’s Room, Yorgos Lanthimos' The Lobster, Andrew Haighs' 45 Years, Justin Kurzel's Macbeth and Sarah Gavron's Suffragette.
\nOther hits include 12 Years A Slave, Billy Elliot, Slumdog Millionaire, The Last King of Scotland and the controversial comedy Four Lions.
\nRoss received the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award and was named as one of the 100 most powerful women in the United Kingdom by Woman's Hour in 2013. In the 2010 New Year Honours, she was appointed a CBE for services to broadcasting.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Tessa-Ross.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Film Producer and Executive"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T12:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"135824","attributes":{"section":"47219","title":"Mustapha Matura","url":"/honorands/mustapha-matura/","summary":"","text":"Born in 1939, as Noel Mathura, Matura changed his name when he became a writer, explaining: “I liked the sound of it. It was the sixties.”
\nIn early life, Matura worked as a solicitor’s assistant in Trinidad, before moving to England in 1962. Having worked as a hospital porter for a year, Matura and fellow Trinidadian Horace Ové went to Rome, where Matura worked on stage productions such as Langston Hughes' Shakespeare in Harlem.
\nIt was at this time that he decided to write plays about the West Indian experience in London. Matura has since been described as “our finest dramatist of West Indian origin” by Benedict Nightingale of The Times and “the most perceptive and humane of black dramatists writing in Britain” by the New Statesman.
\nPlay Mas premiered at the Royal Court in 1974, before transferring to the West End, winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and the Most Promising Playwright Award. It was revived in 2015, attracting rave reviews.
\nMustapha co-founded the Black Theatre Co-operative with the director Charlie Hanson in 1978.
\nIn 1991, Matura received the Trinidad and Tobago Government Scarlet Ibis Award for achievement, and in 2014 was named the first recipient of the Alfred Fagon Award for Outstanding Contribution to Writing.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Mustapha-Matura.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Playwright"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T13:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"135827","attributes":{"section":"47220","title":"Jean Adamson","url":"/honorands/jean-adamson/","summary":"","text":"Born in Peckham on 29 February 1928, Jean attended grammar school, before joining Goldsmiths to study illustration. Here she met her future husband and writing partner Gareth Adamson (1926-1982) and, after graduating, continued to teach illustration and design at the university.
\nJean also worked for a large animation company: creating illustrations for Birds Custard among other clients, in the 1950s.
\nAfter marrying in 1957, Jean and Gareth began working on children’s books together, with Gareth producing the storylines and Jean the illustrations. The Adamsons aimed to create modern, fresh, contemporary books: starring characters and plots that children of the ‘60s could relate to and actually experience.
\nTwins Topsy and Tim appealed equally to girls and boys because they were relatable – and just as naughty as each other. Following the success of the first book, ‘Monday’ (1960), Jean and Gareth Adamson went on to create over 100 much-loved children's books over the span of five decades.
\nUpwards of 21 million copies have sold around the world and since 1998, over a million copies have been sold in the UK alone. Sixty episodes of an animated TV series followed and three seasons of a live-action version were broadcast on CBeebies.
\nIn 1999 Jean Adamson was awarded an MBE for her services to children’s literature.
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\nWhilst studying BA French Studies and History of Art, Robert John Gorham started playing hip-hop and funk in the city’s clubs under the DJ pseudonym Rob da Bank. Meanwhile, Josie joined ӣƵ in 1991, where she studied illustration.
\nIn 1994, Rob started his weekend club night Sunday Best at the Tea Room des Artistes in Clapham- a night credited with helping develop bar-based music culture.
\nJosie designed the flyers and banners for Sunday Best. She commissioned artwork by top names in music, including Dido and her brother Rollo, before opening the bar Cocomo in 2000 – described as “one of the first hip bars in Shoreditch”.
\nThe pair launched Bestival in 2004. The first event attracted some 10,000 music lovers, growing to 50,000 in just a few years. Over the years, the annual music festival has picked up a number of ‘Best UK Festival’ awards, including: 'Best Major Festival' at the 2015 UK Festival Awards, after previously winning 'Best Medium-Sized Festival' in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009 and 'Best Innovation' in 2005.
\nThe event has been headlined by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Prodigy and The Cure.
\nOutside of the festival, Rob hosted a Friday-night BBC Radio 1 show focused on left-field electronics until 2014. He then joined 6 Music, had a show on Spotify, and set up a music supervision company, Earworm, to create original music for television, film and computer games.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Rob-and-Josie-da-Bank.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Bestival Organisers"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-28T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"142146","attributes":{"section":"48273","title":"Thomas Heatherwick","url":"/honorands/thomas-heatherwick/","summary":"","text":"After studying three-dimensional design at Manchester Metropolitan University and at the Royal College of Art, Heatherwick founded Heatherwick Studio in 1994.
\nKnown for its imaginative work in architecture, infrastructure, sculpture, design and strategic thinking, the studio consists of architects, designers and makers.
\nHeatherwick’s work includes nationally significant projects, such as the award-winning UK Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo (2010), the New Routemaster Bus for London (2010), the Olympic Cauldron for the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Vessel (2019) and Little Island (2021) in New York City.
\nHe was the youngest practitioner to be appointed a Royal Designer for Industry, and in 2013 was awarded a CBE for services to design.
\nSpeaking in 2015, the designer explained that his “passion is solving problems”. \"We just see everything as problems, whether it’s the Olympic cauldron or a 4 million-square-foot development in Shanghai. It's just a problem to solve,” he explained.
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The Welsh writer was born in 1966 and studied for a BA in English Literature from the University of Kent, and an MA from the University of Lancaster.
\nWaters completed her PhD at Queen Mary, University of London, with her thesis, Wolfskins and togas : lesbian and gay historical fictions, 1870 to the present, inspiring and providing material for future books set in the Victorian, Edwardian, and World War Two eras.
\nA number of her novels have won or been shortlisted for multiple high-profile prizes. The highly-acclaimed Tipping the Velvet (1998) was written in the 18 months after Waters completed her PhD, and went on to win the Betty Trask Award.
\nAffinity (1999) won the Somerset Maugham Award, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the Mail on Sunday / John Llewellyn Rhys Prize; Fingersmith (2002) was short-listed for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize and won the South Bank Show Award for Literature and the CWA Historical Dagger; The Night Watch (2006) reached the shortlist for the Orange Prize and the Man Booker Prize; The Little Stranger (2009) was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the South Bank Show Literature Award.
\nSarah Waters has been named Author of the Year four times: by the British Book Awards, the Booksellers’ Association, Waterstone’s Booksellers and the Stonewall Awards. She was awarded an OBE in 2019.
\nHer novels Tipping the Velvet, Affinity, Fingersmith and The Night Watch have been adapted for television and a number of her books have been adapted for stage productions, including The Night Watch in 2016.
\nBorn in 1973, Zoe Williams studied Modern History at Lincoln College, Oxford.
\nAs a political commentator and motoring critic, Zoe has written for the Guardian since 2000, while contributing columns on a variety of subjects across other publications, including the Evening Standard, The Spectator, Marie Claire and the London Cyclist.
\nShe was 2013’s Print Journalist of the Year at the Speaking Together Media Awards, 2011’s Columnist of the Year at the Workworld Awards, and in 2012 was long-listed for the prestigious Orwell Prize for journalism.
\nZoe is a former restaurant critic for The Sunday Telegraph's magazine and was named Restaurant Reviewer of the Year in 2014 by the Guild of Food Writers. She is a regular face on current affairs TV shows, and the author of The Secret World of the Working Mother and Bring It On, Baby: How to Have a Dudelike Pregnancy (2010), an advice book for mothers-to-be which was republished in 2012 as What Not to Expect When You're Expecting. In 2015 she published Get It Together: Why We Deserve Better Politics.
\nJournalist and Goldsmiths lecturer Ellie Levenson, who nominated Zoe for an honorary fellowship, says: “As a comment and features writer Zoe represents everything that we are trying to teach our own journalism students - an ability to ask pertinent questions of those in charge coupled with probing research skills and an excellent creative energy that results in articles that both inspire action and cause the reader to reflect.\"
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Zoe-Williams.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Journalist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-27T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"142155","attributes":{"section":"48276","title":"Lord Anthony Giddens","url":"/honorands/lord-anthony-giddens/","summary":"","text":"Born in Edmonton, North London, Anthony Giddens was the first member of his family to go to university. He was educated at the University of Hull and the London School of Economics (LSE) and went on to teach at the University of Leicester and at Cambridge as a Professor of Sociology.
\nFrom 1999 to 2003, Lord Giddens was Director of the LSE. He is currently a Life Fellow of King's College, Cambridge, and was made a Life Peer in May 2004.
\nLord Giddens is a Fellow of the American Academy of Science and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and has sat on the board of various public organisations, including the Institute of Public Policy Research.
\nHis books, of which there are at least 40, have been translated into some 40 different languages.
\nAs one of the most prominent figures in modern sociology, Giddens is best known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. In 2007 he was the fifth most-referenced author of books across the humanities.
\nMajor works include Capitalism and Modern Social Theory (1971), The Constitution of Society (1984), and his more recent critiques of postmodernity and discussion of “third way” politics, including The Consequences of Modernity (1990) and The Third Way: The Renewal of Social Democracy (1998).
\nLord Giddens’ impact on politics has been profound. His advice has been sought by political leaders from Asia, Latin America and Australia, as well as from the US and Europe.
\nIn his acceptance speech for his honorary doctorate, Lord Giddens called on students to stand up for cosmopolitan values:
\n\"I would implore you to do one thing. Please stand up for cosmopolitan values. We live in a world which is fractured and divided - the return of national division - but this is the most interdependent world ever, ever, ever. We have to live alongside people who think differently to ourselves.\"
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Lord-Anthony-Giddens.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Professor of Sociology and Member of the House of Lords"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-27T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"147328","attributes":{"section":"49154","title":"Sarah Sands","url":"/honorands/sarah-sands/","summary":"","text":"Born in Tunbridge Wells in 1961, Sarah was educated in Kent, Pembury, before studying English and Drama at ӣƵ in the early 1980s. She trained at The Sevenoaks Courier as a news reporter before joining the Evening Standard.
\nSarah was appointed Editor of the Evening Standard in 2012, she was previously Features Editor and Associate Editor at the Standard, Consultant Editor at The Daily Mail, Editor-in-Chief of the Reader’s Digest and Deputy Editor of The Telegraph, and The Sunday Telegraph’s first female Editor.
\nIn 2014 she was named one of the UK’s ‘best connected’ and influential women by GQ magazine, credited with turning the Standard into a ‘cosmopolitan and crusading’ paper.
\nIn September 2022, Sarah Sands was appointed Deputy Chair of the British Council.
\nShe has also been a trustee of Index on Censorship and is currently a board member of the Berkeley Group, a board member of Channel 4, a partner at Hawthorn Advisors and a trustee of the Science Museum Group. She sits on the G7 gender equality advisory council, having chaired it in 2021.
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Rear Admiral Richard ‘Dick’ Melly was educated at Stowe School and Manchester University, where he received a BSc in Mechanical Engineering in 1974 before earning his MSc in Marine Engineering from the Royal Naval Engineering College in 1979.
\nHe joined the Royal Navy in 1971 and served for 34 years as an Engineer Officer, attaining the rank of Rear Admiral. In his final appointment as the Chief of Staff to the Second Sea Lord, he provided strategic direction to the processes of manpower planning, policy development and the allocation of resources.
\nUpon his retirement in 2005, Dick Melly was appointed as the Clerk of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths - one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London, founded in 1327. As the most senior member of the staff, he had overall accountability for the London Assay Office and for the Company’s staff, membership, charities, investments and important collections.
\nIn 2007, he was instrumental in establishing the Goldsmiths Centre as an independent charity and subsequently oversaw the multimillion-pound construction of the Centre’s workshops, exhibition spaces and training facilities. During his time as the Clerk from 2005 to 2016, Dick also served on the Council of ӣƵ.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Dick-Melly.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-27T10:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"147337","attributes":{"section":"49156","title":"Sir Michael and Emily Eavis","url":"/honorands/michael-and-emily-eavis/","summary":"","text":"In 1970, inspired by a recent open-air Led Zeppelin concert, Sir Michael Eavis founded and hosted the Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival, on his Somerset dairy farm. The next year it became the Glastonbury Festival. Today the annual festival is still organised by Sir Michael in partnership with his daughter, Emily Eavis.
\nGlastonbury at Worthy Farm has evolved from a small event attracting around 1,500 people to the largest greenfield festival in the world, attended by around 175,000 each year. Glastonbury hosts a range of contemporary performing arts and aims to raise around £2 million per year supporting WaterAid, Oxfam and Greenpeace as well as hundreds of local causes.
\nIn addition to their charitable endeavours, Sir Michael and Emily have been active figures in political issues. Michael stood as a candidate for the Labour Party in 1997. Emily has worked with Oxfam as part of their ‘Make Trade Fair’ campaign, publicising the negative impact of trade practices on coffee farmers.
\nSir Michael Eavis was born in 1935 in Pilton, Somerset, and educated at Wells Cathedral School and the Thames Nautical Training College, before joining the Union-Castle Line as a trainee midshipman. In 1954 he had a change of career after inheriting his parents’ 150-acre farm and 60 cows.
\nIn 1996 he was named recipient of NME magazine’s Godlike Genius Award. In 2007, Michael was awarded the CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, and went on to recieve a knighthood in 2024.
\nBorn in 1979, Emily Eavis also attended Wells Cathedral School before beginning a teacher training course at Goldsmiths. Following her mother's death in 1999, Emily left her studies to join Michael in running Glastonbury. Emily and her husband Nick are now responsible for booking Glastonbury’s main stages.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Michael-and-Emily-Eavis.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Glastonbury Organisers"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-27T10:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"147344","attributes":{"section":"49157","title":"Carlo Ginzburg","url":"/honorands/carlo-ginzburg/","summary":"","text":"Professor Carlo Ginzburg has been awarded an honorary doctorate (DLit) to mark his lifetime contribution to historical research.
\nGinzburg was born in 1939 in Turin, Italy. He received a PhD from the University of Pisa in 1961 and has held teaching positions in several universities across Italy and America, including the University of Bologna, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
\nHis areas of specialism range from the Italian Renaissance to early modern European history, and he is a pioneer in the field of microhistory – intense investigations of well-defined topics leading to broader generalisations.
\nProfessor Ginzburg has published a significant number of papers and books on topics from witchcraft and agrarian cults in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries (1966), to Morelli, Freud, and Sherlock Holmes (1984).
\nHis book, The Judge and the Historian (1999) interrogated the moral and scientific duty of historical representation, and was described as an ‘attack on magisterial malfeasance equal [to] the war of Emile Zola one hundred years ago’ (Choice Magazine 2002).
\nProfessor Ginzburg is also credited as being instrumental in the Vatican’s decision to open the Inquisition Archives to researchers, following his 1979 letter to Pope John Paul II. He was awarded the 2010 Balzan Prize for his contribution to the humanities and was elected an International Member of the American Philosophical Society in 2013.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Carlo-Ginzburg.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Historian"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-27T11:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154793","attributes":{"section":"50874","title":"Hope Powell CBE","url":"/honorands/hope-powell/","summary":"","text":"Hope Powell CBE was appointed as the first ever full-time National Coach of the England Women’s team in June 1998. She was the youngest-ever England coach and the first female England coach.
\nShe led England's Lionesses as well as the Great Britain women's Olympic football team until August 2013.
\nBorn in Lewisham, she played for Millwall Lionesses and won 66 caps playing for England, scoring 35 goals.
\nIn 1998 the FA appointed her England’s first ever full-time national coach and in 2003 she became the first woman to achieve the UEFA Pro Licence. She led the team at four UEFA Women's Championships and twice took England to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup and in 2009 reached the European Championship final in Germany.
\nShe was awarded an OBE in 2002 and a CBE in 2010 in recognition of her contribution to the sport.
In 2017, ӣƵ awarded Hope Powell an honorary fellowship.
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Gabriel Prokofiev studied composition at both Birmingham and York universities. He then produced Electro, Hip-hop, and Grime, before returning to classical composition and founding Nonclassical a record label and club night in 2004.
\nThrough Nonclassical, he has become one of the leading proponents of presenting classical music in non-traditional venues. He regularly performs in East London nightclubs, warehouses and electronic music festivals, often DJing and doing live remixes of the works just performed.
\nOver the last decade, he has built up a large body of works including seven concertos, with both his Concerto for Turntables (2011) and first Violin Concerto (2014) performed at the BBC Proms, and more recently his Saxophone Concerto (2016) and the symphonic fantasy When the City Rules (2016).
\nHe frequently collaborates with contemporary dance with recent performances at Sadler's Wells and the Royal Opera House.
In 2017, Gabriel Prokofiev was awarded an honorary fellowship by Goldsmiths.
Dennis Kelly is a writer for theatre, television, and film. He grew up in Barnet, North London, and after leaving school at 16 to work at a market he became interested in theatre.
\nAged 30, he graduated from Goldsmiths with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts and went on to write plays such as Debris (2003), Osama the Hero (2005), Love and Money (2006), and Taking Care of Baby (2007).
\nHe co-wrote Matilda the Musical (2010), which has won numerous awards including seven Olivier Awards and five Tony awards. Kelly won a Tony Award for 'Best Book of a Musical' for his role writing the book for Matilda the Musical.
\nHe also co-wrote BBC Three's BAFTA-nominated sitcom Pulling and wrote Channel 4 thriller Utopia.
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Irish artist Dorothy Cross works in sculpture, photography, video and occasionally opera. One of her best-known works is Ghost Ship (1999) in which a disused light ship was illuminated through the use of phosphorous paint and moored in Dublin Bay.
\nIn her work, she uses a range of materials, including found objects, family possessions, constructed objects, photographs and animal skins.
\nHer exhibitions include Ebb, at The Douglas Hyde Gallery, Dublin (1988), Bad Girls at the ICA London (1993), Parthenon at Camden Arts Centre, London (1992), and Even at Arnolfini, Bristol (1996).
\nShe represented Ireland at the 1993 Venice Biennale and has won a Pollock-Krasner Award.
\nHer work is in the collections of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Ulster Museum, Belfast, and the Tate Modern, London, among others. She is represented by Frith Street Gallery London and Kerlin Gallery Dublin.
In 2017, ӣƵ awarded Dorothy Cross an honorary degree (DLit).
Dennis Bovell was born in Saint Peter, Barbados, and moved to south London at the age of 12.
\nDennis was a member of the prominent 1970s British reggae band Matumbi, and has produced albums under his own name as well as the pseudonym 'Blackbeard.'
\nAs a producer, songwriter and sound engineer, Dennis revolutionised the sound of reggae and dub music in Britain. Dennis innovated sub-genres including Lovers Rock, which took its name from a record label founded in Brockley.
\nHe is also a singer, multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer known for his unique style, creativity and experimentality with various styles and musical influences.
\nHe has collaborated extensively with poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, as well as artists from Janet Kay to Joss Stone.
\nIn 2017, ӣƵ awarded Dennis Bovell an honorary fellowship.
\nLenny Henry has risen from being a children’s television star to becoming one of Britain’s best-known comedians, as well as a writer and award-winning actor.
\nOriginally gaining popularity as a stand-up comedian and impressionist, he hosted his own TV show The Lenny Henry Show in 1984.
\nIn 1985, he to co-founded the charity Comic Relief with the screenwriter Richard Curtis. In 1988, the first Red Nose Day was celebrated. Over 150 celebrities and comedians, including Henry, took part in an evening-long BBC broadcast, which was watched by 30 million viewers and raised over £15 million.
\nIn 2017, it was announced the charity had raised over £1 Billion through public donations.
\nHe was knighted in the Queen's 2015 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity. In 2022, he was awarded the National Television Award for Special Recognition, the most prestigious award given out in the ceremony for his long-standing contribution to British television.
In 2017, ӣƵ awarded Sir Lenny Henry an honorary fellowship.
Hugo Manassei is a British designer who applies innovative design thinking and digital technologies to build new types of services.
\nAfter founding a number of digital agencies, he was invited to become involved in NESTA in 2003 and founded the Creative Pioneer Programme, a seed fund for new business models in the Creative Industries.
\nIn 2006, he moved into the public sector as a Founding Partner of Participle, a consultancy focused on redesigning public services.
\nSince then, he has focused on transforming healthcare and developing ground-breaking tech-enabled services that radically change people’s lives. He is currently GVP of Healthcare Transformation at Publicis Sapient.
\nIn 2017, Hugo Manassei was awarded an honorary fellowship by Goldsmiths.
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ӣƵ alumnus Keir Simmons is a Foreign Correspondent for NBC News in America. He appears regularly on internationally-known news programmes including the TODAY show and NBC Nightly News.
\nIn over 25 years of journalism, Keir has moved from radio to local television, ultimately becoming the UK Editor of ITV News, from 2010 to 2012.
\nHe has a track record of exclusives, and has interviewed world leaders and some of the most recognised figures in Hollywood. Keir has covered major world stories including Europe’s wave of terror attacks, the Trump Russia scandal, the selection of Pope Francis and the 2016 Olympic games.
\nDuring his career, he has been nominated for two Emmy awards in the category of Outstanding Coverage of a Breaking News Story in a News Magazine - In July 2016, for his contribution to a Dateline NBC special 'Terror in Paris' and in 2017 for his contribution to a TODAY Show special 'Terror in Brussels'.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Keir-Simmons.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Journalist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-19T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"159278","attributes":{"section":"51696","title":"Dr Gillian Tett OBE","url":"/honorands/gillian-tett/","summary":"","text":"Dr Gillian Tett OBE is chair of the editorial board and editor-at-large, US of the Financial Times (FT). Her previous roles at the FT include managing editor, assistant editor, capital markets editor, Tokyo bureau chief, and a reporter in Russia and Brussels.
\nIn 2014, she was named Columnist of the Year in the British Press Awards and was the first recipient of the Royal Anthropological Institute Marsh Award. She has also won Journalist of the Year (2009) and Business Journalist of the Year (2008) in the British Press Awards, and received three awards from America's Society of Business and Economic Writers Awards.
\nShe is a best-selling author, who's books include Fool’s Gold (2009), an analysis of the 2007-8 financial crisis, and The Silo Effect (2015), which examines the global economy and financial system through the lens of cultural anthropology.
\nIn 2021, she released Anthro-Vision - How Anthropology Can Explain Business and Life, which was named as The Times and Financial Times Book of the Year.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Gillian-Tett.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Journalist and Author"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-19T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"168818","attributes":{"section":"53922","title":"Sir Steve Bullock DL\n","url":"/honorands/steve-bullock/","summary":"","text":"Sir Steve Bullock has played a major role in helping shape and lead the community around Goldsmiths over the last four decades.
\nAs Mayor of the Borough of Lewisham from 2002 to 2018, his links to local politics extend back to 1982 when he first served on the Borough Council.
\nIn his time as Mayor, Sir Steve, who was knighted in 2007 for services to local government, launched the Young Mayor programme and also helped lead the successful fight to save Lewisham A&E. In May 2018, Sir Steve was commissioned to be a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London.
\nIn 2019, he was awarded the Borough of Lewisham's highest honour - the Freedom of the Borough of Lewisham - in recognition of his long service to the borough and its residents over many years.
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\nHe was briefly a student at Goldsmiths before being appointed i-D magazine’s youngest-ever fashion director at the age of just 18 - a role he held for two decades. From here, the stylist’s rise was meteoric with campaigns for Versace, Gucci, Christian Dior and many others.
\nEnninful’s trailblazing work on Italian Vogue, since 1998, American Vogue, since 2006, and W Magazine, since 2011, led to his appointment at British Vogue in 2017 – where he has continued to innovate and inspire.
\nSince his appointment, the magazine has featured British mixed-race model and feminist activist Adwoa Aboah alongside the likes of Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Judi Dench, Madonna and soccer player Marcus Rashford. The September 2019 edition, guest-edited by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, featured 15 female changemakers and was British Vogue’s fastest-selling in its 104-year history.
\nIn 2014, Enninful was named fashion creator of the year by the British Fashion Council, he was honoured with an OBE in 2016 for Services to Diversity in the Fashion industry, and in 2018 he was awarded the Media Award by the Council of Fashion Designers America. In 2019, Enninful was honored by The Daily Front Row for Magazine of the Year and listed as one of the Evening Standard’s top 20 most influential Londoners of 2019.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Edward-Enninful-OBE.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Editor-in-chief of British Vogue "],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-19T12:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"168830","attributes":{"section":"53926","title":"Kevin Cahill CBE\n","url":"/honorands/kevin-cahill-/","summary":"","text":"Kevin Cahill is credited with changing the lives of millions of people across the globe, thanks to his long-standing work with Comic Relief.
\nHe joined Comic Relief as Director of Education and Information in 1991. In 1992, he became Director of Communications, and the following year he became Deputy Director (Creative), taking creative charge of education, TV, publicity/PR and press and media.
\nFrom 1997 to 2016, Kevin was Chief Executive of the charity. During this time, he created Sport Relief and played a key role in the Make Poverty History and Live 8 campaigns. In 2017, Kevin was appointed by trustees as an Honorary Life President of Comic Relief.
\nHe was awarded a CBE for services to charity in 2007.
\nHe also served as Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, stepping down from the role in 2017.
In 2018, ӣƵ awarded Kevin Cahill an honorary fellowship in 2018.
Mary Curnock Cook serves on the board of several education organisations.
\nShe is Chair of the Dyson Institute and of Pearson Education Ltd. She is a non-executive director for the London Interdisciplinary School, The Student Room and Education Cubed and is a Trustee of the Higher Education Policy Institute. She also chairs an HE Edtech group on behalf of Emerge Education.
\nFrom 2010-2017, she was Chief Executive of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Earlier in her career she worked in the hospitality, food and biotech sectors.
\nShe has an MSc from London Business School and was awarded an OBE in 2000. Mary is an Honorary Fellow of Birkbeck, University of London and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Gloucestershire.
\nIn 2018, ӣƵ awarded Mary Curnock Cook and honorary fellowship.
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\nHis work, grounded on semiotics, discourse analysis and literary theory has been devoted, over the last 30 years to understanding and unravelling the historical foundation of the modern/ colonial world system imaginary since 1500.
\nHe is known for a set of decolonial concepts such as global geopolitics of knowledge, border-thinking and pluriversality. He has published extensively, with his most recent work Decolonial Politics, published by Duke Press in 2019.
\nCurrently, Walter is director of the Center for Global Studies and the Humanities at Duke University. He was the senior advisor of the Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute, based in Berlin in 2016 to 2020.
Walter D. Mignolo was awarded an honorary doctorate (DLit) by ӣƵ in 2018.
Like a stick of rock, the word ‘education’ runs through Estelle Morris. After 18 years teaching at a comprehensive in Coventry, Estelle entered Parliament in 1992.
\nShe became a minister in the Department for Education and Employment in 1997 and then Secretary of State for Education and Skills in 2001. She was the first former comprehensive school teacher to have the position. In 2003, she became a Minister at the Department of Culture Media and Sport, a role she held for two years.
\nIn 2005, she was awarded a Life Peerage and became a member of the House of Lords, where she sits as Baroness Morris of Yardley.
\nӣƵ is proud to have had Estelle as its Chair of Council, providing leadership and inspiration to the College, for six years, from 2012 to 2018.
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\nWhile at Christie’s, Francis was a huge supporter of contemporary art, significantly expanding the remit of the Post-War and Contemporary Art departments there.
\nHe has also been a true friend to Goldsmiths Centre for Contemporary Art. In 2015 he oversaw the auction of alumni works which raised some £1.4 million towards the project and continues to support the gallery since its opening in September 2018.
\nFrancis Outred was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2018.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Francis-Outred.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Auctioneer"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-14T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"175141","attributes":{"section":"55354","title":"Ed Williams","url":"/honorands/ed-williams/","summary":"","text":"As International President of Edelman, Ed Williams is one of the country’s top communications experts. He leads the 28-country Edelman business outside the United States and has worked at the firm for over a decade. Prior to his time at Edelman, he worked for the Government, the BBC and top FTSE companies.
\nAt Edelman, he provides executive counsel on issues and crisis, international positioning and institutional trust building programmes.
\nHe is Chair of the Aspen UK board and serves on a number of other boards, including the Royal College of Art, the Woolf Institute in Cambridge, International Crisis Group’s Advisory Council, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) and The New European.
\nThe one-time Goldsmiths music student is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s AMP and regularly appears in print and on the airwaves, often commenting on trust in the media.
\nEd Williams was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2018.
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\nHe was the site’s Editor-in-Chief until 2007 and the co-director of The Convention on Modern Liberty until 2009. Previous to this, he was the first director of Charter 88, the influential campaign for human rights and constitutional reform, in 1988 to 1995.
\nAnthony is the author or co-author of nine books, and countless articles on topics ranging from Cambodia to Henry Moore, though he is best known for his writing on problems faced by the British state.
\nHe argues that his long-standing call for Britain to become a European democracy or risk our basic liberties has been vindicated by the Brexit crisis.
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Nabil Shaban has dedicated his life to creating pioneering theatre works and campaigning for disability rights.
\nBorn in Amman, Jordan, Nabil arrived in the UK aged three for treatment for brittle bone disease, and subsequently spent six years in hospital and seven in a children’s home.
\nIn 1980, Nabil co-founded Graeae, a pioneering theatre company specialising in disability arts. From Doctor Who to Hamlet, Nabil’s career spans an impressive list of film, theatre and television credits. In 2005, he published ‘Dreams My Father Sold Me’, an anthology of 30 years of his artwork and poetry.
\nNabil is recognised for his political activism and campaigning and has written and presented documentaries challenging perceptions of disabled people.
\nSince 2000, Shaban has been based near Edinburgh where he has appeared in many productions, including his own play, ‘The First To Go’, which chronicles the treatment of disabled people under the Nazi regime and premiered at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in 2008.
ӣƵ awarded Nabil Shaban an honorary fellowship in 2019.
ӣƵ alumna Errollyn Wallen is a multi award-winning composer and performer. Her prolific output includes twenty-two operas and a large catalogue of orchestral, chamber and vocal works which are performed and broadcast throughout the world.
\nShe was the first black woman to have a work featured in the BBC Proms and the first woman to receive an Ivor Novello award for Classical Music for her body of work.
\nErrollyn was awarded an MBE in 2007, and in 2009 her albums were launched into space as part of NASA’s STS-115 mission. Since then, she has composed two large-scale works for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, for the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilees, a specially commissioned song for the climate change conference, COP 26, 2021, and a re-imagining of Jerusalem for BBC’s Last Night of the Proms 2020. She is one of the top 20 most performed living composers of classical music in the world.
\nErrollyn founded her own Orchestra X whose album, Photography, was named as one of the best classical albums of 2016 by National Public Radio in the USA.
\nIn August 2024 King Charles III appointed Errollyn as Master of the King’s Music.
\nIn 2019, ӣƵ awarded Errollyn Wallen an honorary fellowship.
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\nMarjorie has been published widely and is considered a leading authority on Early Childhood Education, contributing to books, journals and training videos. She completed an MA at ӣƵ in 1992.
\nThroughout her career she has worked as a national and international conference speaker, school governor and guest lecturer, and has campaigned extensively for best practice in early years education.
\nMajorie Ouvry was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2020 by Goldsmiths.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Margorie-Ouvry-Circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Consultant, Writer and Author"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-13T23:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"686638","attributes":{"section":"56921","title":"John Harvey","url":"/honorands/john-harvey/","summary":"","text":"John Harvey is best known for writing the Charlie Resnick novels, the first of which, Lonely Hearts, was named by The Times as one of the 100 best crime novels of the 20th century.
\nJohn studied for a Teachers’ Certificate Course in English and Drama at ӣƵ in the 1960s, and went on to work in secondary schools before deciding to write full-time in 1975.
\nIn addition to the twelve Resnick novels, John wrote four books featuring retired police detective Frank Elder. The first of this series, Flesh and Blood, was awarded both the British Crime Writers’ Association Silver Dagger and the US Barry Award in 2004.
\nJohn is also a published poet, with work appearing in collections Ghosts of a Chance (1992), Bluer Than This (1998), in addition to a New and Selected Poems, Out of Silence, (2014).
Over the years, Harvey has turned his hand to television, presenting ‘Who is Kurt Wallander?’ about the novels of Henning Mankel for BBC4. He adapted Arnold Bennett’s Anna of the Five Towns and The Old Wives’ Tale for the BBC, as well as devising and writing Hard Cases, the Central Television series about the Nottingham Probation Service. Dramatisations of his first two Resnick books, Lonely Hearts and Rough Treatment were broadcast by the BBC.
John’s books have been translated into more than 20 different languages, and he has received a number of awards for his work including the Grand Prix du Roman Noir Etranger, the CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger for Sustained Excellence in Crime Writing and the CWA Short Story Dagger.
He was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2020.
Nigel Godrich is best known for his long-time collaboration with the Radiohead. He began working with the band in 1994 and produced all of their studio albums from 1997. In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Non-Classical Album for their sixth album, Hail to the Thief.
\nHe has collaborated with other major artists including the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Paul McCartney and U2. Alongside this, he is a member of bands Atoms for Peace and Ultraísta.
\nIn 2010, he composed the film score for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World alongside the musician Beck.
\nNigel is the creator of the music web-series From the Basement, filmed in London’s Maida Vale Studios. The series was originally released between 2006 to 2009 and featured live music performances by artists in a studio environment without a host or audience.
\nNigel Godrich was awarded an honorary degree by ӣƵ in 2020.
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\nHe covered the Balkan wars between 1991-95, during which time he uncovered the existence of Gulags operated by Bosnian Serbs. He later testified at a war crimes tribunal, the first journalist to do so since the Nuremberg trials.
\nHis work in the Balkans earned him many awards including Foreign Correspondent of the Year 1992 and International Reporter of the Year 1992. Vulliamy later covered the Iraq Wars and worked as a New York correspondent in the aftermath of 9/11.
\nHe has also written extensively about the US-Mexican border, drug trafficking and its proceeds, migration and the Colombian peace process.
In 2020, Ed Vulliamy was awarded an honorary fellowship by Goldsmiths.
Born in Lewisham, Jude Law began acting training at the National Youth Music Theatre and landed his first television role at age 17.
\nIn 1992, Jude began his stage career and was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for \"Outstanding Newcomer”.
\nSince then, he has taken on a wide range of roles on-stage and on-screen, including the role of Dickie Greenleaf in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) for which he won a Best Supporting Actor BAFTA. He later appeared as Dr. John Watson in the Sherlock Holmes franchise.
\nIn 2007, he was named as a knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government for his contribution to World Cinema Arts. He has also received nominations for two Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.
\nOff-screen, Law launched a campaign to raise £2.5 million towards the Young Vic Theatre’s £12.5 million redevelopment project in 2004, where he was also Chairman of the Young Vic Committee.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Jude-Law-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Jude-Law.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Actor, Film Producer and Director"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-20T09:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1776403","attributes":{"section":"59236","title":"Dr Patsy Hickman","url":"/honorands/patsy-hickman/","summary":"","text":"She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to England aged five.
\nAfter bringing up eight children she returned to education and this led her to writing. After initially studying at Birkbeck College, Hickman followed up with a Masters degree at Middlesex and the completion of her PhD in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths between 2006-2011.
\nAs an artist, Patsy produces bronze, ceramic and wire sculptures along with drawings, political cartoons, flint paintings and some portraiture.
\nIn 2020 she loaned Listening, a bronze sculpture created as a response to the refugee crisis, to Goldsmiths for display in the Richard Hoggart Building.
\nAs a friend and advocate of the College, Hickman has offered her generous support over many years and to many causes.
In 2022, Patsy Hickman was made an honorary fellow of Goldsmiths.
He is the founder and CEO of Criterion Capital, which manages a property portfolio that includes some of the most iconic buildings in London’s West End.
\nHe is also the Chair and founder of the Aziz Foundation, a UK-based family foundation, which runs the country’s biggest postgraduate scholarship programme for British Muslims, and awards grants for good causes.
\nAziz takes a leading role in the running and strategic direction of the Foundation. More generally, his interests include combatting Islamophobia, education, supporting refugees and international poverty relief.
In 2022, Asif Aziz was made an honorary fellow of Goldsmiths.
Dr Kadija George is a Sierra Leonean-British literary activist, who edits, publishes, and mentors writers of African and Asian descent. She is the Publications Manager for Inscribe/Peepal Tree, publisher of SABLE LitMag and editor of several anthologies.
\nGeorge has published a poetry collection, 'Irki', and is the co-author of 'This is the Canon: Decolonize Your Bookshelf in 50 Books'.
\nShe is co-founder of Mboka Festival of Arts, Culture and Sport and founder of AfriPoeTree SIV. She has received awards and fellowships for her work in the creative arts and her research, has judged several writing competitions, and received her doctorate from the University of Brighton in 2021.
\nDr Kadija George was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2022 by Goldsmiths.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/kadija-george-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Writer, Publisher and Literary Activist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-04T11:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1776413","attributes":{"section":"59239","title":"Mona Hatoum","url":"/honorands/mona-hatoum/","summary":"","text":"Born in Beirut in 1952, to Palestinian parents, artist Mona Hatoum settled in London in 1975.
\nHer poetic and political work is realised in a diverse and often unconventional range of media, including installation, sculpture, video, photography and works on paper. Hatoum has participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions including Venice Biennale (1995 and 2005) and Documenta (2002 and 2017).
\nRecent solo exhibitions include a survey at the Centre Pompidou, Paris (2015) that toured to Tate Modern, London (2016) and Kiasma, Helsinki (2016-17). She has a long list of international awards including the 10th Hiroshima Art Prize (2017), the Praemium Imperiale (2019) and Julio González Prize (2020).
Mona Hatoum was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2022.
Image: Gabby Laurent
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\nHe completed an MA at ӣƵ in 1982 and was Artist in Residence at The National Gallery, 1984-85.
\nHe was elected Royal Academician in 2009 and to Aosdána in 2013.
\nO’Donoghue has completed a number of major public commissions, including stained glass windows for the Henry VII Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey, and Canterbury Cathedral, and a painting commissioned for the crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral. Solo exhibitions have been held at the Imperial War Museum, Royal Academy, Haus der Kunst, Irish Museum of Modern Art, and others. His work is held in public collections across the world.
ӣƵ awarded Hughie O'Donoghue an honorary fellowship in 2022.
Image: Nicholas Sinclair
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Hughie-O-Donoghue-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Artist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-04T11:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1875961","attributes":{"section":"59364","title":"Rita Keegan","url":"/honorands/rita-keegan/","summary":"","text":"Born in the Bronx in 1949, of Caribbean and Black-Canadian descent, Rita studied Fine Art at the San Francisco Art Institute and moved to London in 1980.
\nShe co-founded the Brixton Art Gallery in 1982, established the Women of Colour Index (WOCI) in 1987, and was Director of the African and Asian Visual Arts Archive (AAVAA) until 1994.
\nFor many years, she was a lecturer in multimedia arts at ӣƵ.
\nHer work explores memory, history, dress and adornment, often through the use of her extensive family archive – a photographic record of a black middle class Canadian family dating from the 1890s to the present day.
\nShe has exhibited nationally and internationally at venues including the South London Gallery and the British Museum, London; Arnolfini, Bristol; Ikon Gallery, Birmingham; and the Studio Museum in Harlem and Bronx Museum of the Arts, New York.
Rita Keegan was awarded an honorary fellowship in 2022 by Goldsmiths.
Image: 'Rita Keegan with Lily in the studio, 2021', Lewis Khan
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rita-keegan-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Artist"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T14:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1875965","attributes":{"section":"59365","title":"David Dean Marriott","url":"/honorands/david-dean-marriott/","summary":"","text":"David works tirelessly to develop and support young people in South East London.
\nAfter the murder of his brother in 2004, David found faith in Islam and began to see life from a different perspective. He resolved to continue the work of his late mentor Christopher Butler by reviving the Lambeth Tigers youth football club.
\nWith his friend Jamahl Jarrett he has developed one of the most successful clubs in South London. Working with more than 400 children each year, they have propelled over 130 youngsters into professional paths and trained dozens of teenagers as coaches.
\nDavid writes: “My ambition is to build a platform to give youth in the community a better opportunity at life, and to continue being the best coach and mentor I can be.\"
\nDavid Dean Marriott was awarded an honorary fellowship by ӣƵ in 2022.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/DavidDeanMarriott-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/DavidDeanMarriot960.png","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Community Leader"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T15:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1875968","attributes":{"section":"59366","title":"Shirley Joy Thompson","url":"/honorands/shirley-joy-thompson/","summary":"","text":"The conceptual music of award-winning composer Shirley Joy Thompson has been performed and screened worldwide, and described as \"superb\" (Le Figaro) and \"powerful and striking\" (BBC Radio 3).
\nA visionary artist and cultural activist, Thompson is thought to be the first woman in Europe to have composed and conducted a symphony within the last 40 years. The work, 'New Nation Rising: A 21st Century London Symphony' is an epic musical story celebrating London’s thousand-year history. Nearly 200 performers – including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, two choirs, a rapper and dhol drummers – took part in its first recording.
\nThompson has consistently demonstrated in her work a belief in the transformative power of music to effect social, cultural and political change.
In 2019 she was appointed an OBE for services to music, and in 2022 she was awarded an honorary fellowship by Goldsmiths.
She is currently a Professor of Music at the University of Westminster.
An experienced educationalist, Elly began LGBT+ inclusive work in 2005, setting up their own school as a Diversity Training Centre in 2010 offering LGBT+ training, CPD and resources to schools and organisations nationally.
\nThey were voted Number One in The Independent on Sunday’s Rainbow List 2011 for their commitment to LGBT+ in education and awarded a ‘highly commended’ by the TES ‘Teacher of the Year’ 2012 and DIVA Activist of the Year 2018.
\nA Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, Barnes was awarded an MBE in 2016 for their services to education, equality and diversity. They hold an MA in Inclusive Education from ӣƵ and are a regular keynote speaker, consultant, researcher, writer and presenter.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Elly-Barnes960.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Educationalist and Charity CEO"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T13:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2027682","attributes":{"section":"59523","title":"Bernardine Evaristo OBE","url":"/honorands/bernadine-evaristo/","summary":"","text":"Bernardine Evaristo has published ten books of fiction, verse and non-fiction. In 2019 she was announced as the co-winner, alongside Margaret Atwood, of the Booker Prize, for her novel 'Girl, Woman, Other.' Bernardine was the first black woman and black British person to win the award.
\nEvaristo was born in Woolwich to an English mother and a Nigerian father. She was educated at Eltham Hill Girls’ Grammar School, the Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama (where she is currently President) and ӣƵ, where she earned her PhD in Creative Writing.
\nShe is Professor of Creative Writing at Brunel University London and President of the Royal Society of Literature, the first black woman to assume the role in its 200-year history.
\nShe was awarded an MBE in 2009 and an OBE in 2020, both for services to literature.
In 2022, ӣƵ awarded Bernardine Evaristo an honorary fellowship.
Sarah Corbett was born in 1983 into an activist family in Everton, the fourth most deprived ward in the UK.
\nA professional campaigner most recently with Oxfam GB, Corbett founded Craftivist Collective in 2009 to help people deliver what she coined ‘Gentle Protest’ tactics. Her pioneering work has helped to change hearts, minds, policies and laws around the world.
\nCorbett works globally with charities, museums, galleries and media to reach new audiences for activism. Co-creator of the Girlguiding Craftivism badge (2018), she has exhibited in Stockholm (2015) and at Helsinki Design Week (2016). Her talk ‘Activism Needs Activists’ was chosen as a TED Talk of The Day.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Sarah-Corbett-960.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Activist and Author"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-31T13:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2027693","attributes":{"section":"59526","title":"Sir Rabinder Singh","url":"/honorands/sir-rabinder-singh/","summary":"","text":"Sir Rabinder Singh grew up in Bristol, where he was awarded a local authority scholarship to attend Bristol Grammar School.
\nIn 1985 he graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge with a first class degree in Law. He was a Harkness Fellow at the University of California at Berkeley, where he obtained his LL. M. in 1986 before lecturing in law at the University of Nottingham.
\nHe was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1989 and became a QC in 2002. He was appointed a High Court Judge in 2011, a Lord Justice of Appeal in 2017 and President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in 2018. His publications include The Unity of Law, a collection of lectures and essays published in January 2022.
\nIn 2022, Sir Rabinder Singh was awarded an honorary Doctorate LLB.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Sir-Rabinder-Singh960.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-30T13:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2085882","attributes":{"section":"59871","title":"Jaliba Kuyateh","url":"/honorands/jaliba-kuyateh/","summary":"","text":"He plays music that mixes the sounds of this traditional West African stringed instrument with modern pop beats.
\nPart of a family of musicians, his music has helped to bring the kora to an international audience in a career spanning over 30 years.
\nKuyateh previously worked as a schoolteacher and is known for his charity work with children. He has been an advocate for accessible healthcare in The Gambia and was made a UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador for the country in 2006.
\nRead more about Jaliba's work and connection to Goldsmiths.
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\nThe charity has raised over £13 million worldwide in support of the creative ecosystem and is recognised for creating influential models of responsive arts philanthropy, including innovative public-private schemes and initiatives.
\nCandida Gertler was the recipient of the 2010 Mont Blanc Award for Arts Patronage and was awarded an OBE for services to Contemporary Visual Arts and Arts Philanthropy in Her Majesty’s 2015 Birthday Honours List.
\nIn 2023, ӣƵ awarded Candida Gertler an honorary fellowship.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Candida-Gertler.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-08-30T10:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2085891","attributes":{"section":"59873","title":"Farooq Chaudhry","url":"/honorands/farooq-chaudhry/","summary":"","text":"Farooq Chaudhry is a renowned dance producer who has played a significant role in shaping the British dance scene.
\nOver the past 20 years, his unwavering passion for art, business acumen and desire to connect with communities across the world has led him to work as Creative Producer with companies such as English National Ballet, PCDC (Yang Liping). He has consulted, mentored and taught emerging artists and producers around the world.
\nChaudhry is recognised as a global cultural leader, committed to “levelling the playing field” for artists, audiences and cultures. In 2019, as part of the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, Chaudhry was awarded an OBE for his services to Dance and Dance Production and was appointed as a Tate Artist Trustee.
Farooq Chaudhry was awarded an honorary Doctorate DLit by ӣƵ in 2023.
Kevin (Kit) Thompson is recognised internationally as one of the most pre-eminent performing conservatoire and arts academy directors.
\nHe became the UK’s youngest university President when he was appointed to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 1988 and was President of Dartington College of Arts from 1993 to 2004.
\nIn 2004, he took on the presidency of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Thompson currently serves as Inaugural Chairman for the Council of Masters at Universidade de Macau. Following the award of his Chevalier Légion d’honneur in 2017, he was elected to the Presidency of Macao European Chambers of Commerce.
\nThompson was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria. He holds Honorary Doctorates from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the University of Plymouth.
In 2023, Kevin (Kit) Thompson was awarded an honorary Doctorate DMus by Goldsmiths.
In addition to his work in financial services and in senior business leadership, Dimitris Daskalopoulos is founder and Chairman of diaNEOsis, a think tank that commissions studies and makes policy proposals on key social and economic issues in Greece.
\nHe also founded NEON, a non-profit organisation working to make contemporary culture in Greece more accessible to everyone.
\nDimitris is an active board member for various art institutions including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and the Tate International Council, and was honoured at the Guggenheim International Gala in 2018 for his innovative philanthropy in the arts.
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\nWithin months of appearing on Drag Race, Bimini signed to the women’s division at Next Models as the first nonbinary talent, and secured a book deal with Penguin releasing a Top 10 Sunday Times bestseller 'Release The Beast'. They also unleashed the rowdy pop song 'God Save This Queen' which has had over a million streams on Spotify.
Music is Bimini's first love. Since signing to Relentless Records in 2022, they have released several tracks. They have performed with their live band at numerous major Summer music festivals and supported both MUNA and Self Esteem.
Professor Sir Michael Marmot has been Professor of Epidemiology at University College London since 1985, and is Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity.
\nHe has led research groups on health inequalities for nearly 50 years, and led on ‘Build Back Fairer’, the report into inequalities in death rates due to Covid-19.
\nHe has chaired the World Health Organisation (WHO) Commission on Social Determinants of Health, WHO Regional Commissions, and reviews on tackling health inequality for UK governments, and is former President of the British Medical Association and of the World Medical Association.
\nHe was knighted in 2000 and appointed a Companion of Honour for services to public health in 2023.
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\nWith her husband Darcus Howe, she was one of the organisers the Black People’s Day of Action in March 1981: the largest demonstration of Black people in the UK at the time following the deaths of 13 young Black people in the New Cross Fire tragedy.
\nLeila was a founding member of the Brixton-based Race Today Collective, and assistant then editor of the phenomenally influential journal Race Today from 1973 until it ceased in 1988. She is Chairperson of the Darcus Howe Legacy Collective, dedicated to preserving the contribution that Darcus made to the British and International movements for change and justice.
\nIn 2019, Leila co-edited Here to Stay, Here to Fight, and in 2023 co-edited a special issue of Race Today – the first since 1988 – designed to bring Britain's radical Black history to new audiences.
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\nHe is currently Artistic Director and Chief Executive of DanceEast, a leading national dance organisation. He has also held roles as Director of Greenwich Dance, and as the Dance Officer with responsibility for Independent Dance at the (then) Arts Council of England.
\nIn January 2007, Brendan received the Dance UK Industry Award at the Critics Circle National Dance Awards, and was awarded an OBE in the 2021 New Year Honours List. He has served on numerous Boards and judging panels and is currently Chair of the Bonnie Bird Choreographic Fund.
\nHe is a Member of ASSET, a multiacademy trust of primary schools in Suffolk. He also serves on the Corporation – the Governing Body – of Suffolk New College.
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\nOriginally from County Donegal, Ireland, he studied at the University of Ulster (BA Hons Contemporary History), The Queen’s University of Belfast (MA History) and Trent University, Ontario (Doctoral Research Fellowship).
\nHe received the University of Ulster’s Distinguished Graduate Award in 1997 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2009. Pat is a Fellow of The Radio Academy and a member of BAFTA; a Freeman of the Goldsmiths Company and of the City of London; and now works as a consultant and coach in higher education and broadcasting.
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\nShe led the capital’s biggest ever festival for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is now overseeing its legacy, East Bank, a £1.1 billion development in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
\nJustine has grown the influence of London’s film, fashion, games and design on the world stage and established major firsts – new Creative Enterprise Zones, the London Borough of Culture and the first Cultural Infrastructure Plan. She established the Fourth Plinth as an exemplar and co-chairs London’s Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm.
\nAn active voice for culture on the global stage, she founded the World Cities Culture Forum – the principle leadership network on culture and the future of cities, now grown to over 40 global cities.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorands/Justine-Simons-OBE.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries"],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-01-09T11:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2510077","attributes":{"section":"60660","title":"Professor Deyan Sudjic OBE","url":"/honorands/professor-deyan-sudjic-obe/","summary":"","text":"Deyan was born in London and studied architecture in Edinburgh. He has worked as a critic – writing for newspapers including the Guardian and the Financial Times – curator and educator. He edited Domus magazine in Milan, directed the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Glasgow Year of Architecture and Design.
\nHe has curated exhibitions on Zaha Hadid, Ettore Sottsass, and Stanley Kubrick among others. His books, which include The Language of Cities and a biography of Stalin’s architect, have been published in 16 languages.
\nHaving held a Professorship in Vienna, and the role of Dean of the Faculty of Art Architecture and Design at Kingston, he is now Director Emeritus of the Design Museum in London, which he led during its move to a new building; Distinguished Professor of Architecture and Design Studies at Lancaster University; and Editor of Anima, a new magazine on design.
\nImage credit: Muhsin Akgün
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\nWyld’s novels explore themes of human connection, trauma, and resilience, often weaving richly atmospheric settings into her storytelling. The Bass Rock, her most recent novel, has been particularly lauded for its nuanced examination of intergenerational impacts of masculinity and violence. Beyond her writing, Wyld is an integral part of her local literary community as a team member at Review, an independent bookshop in Peckham.
\nEvie Wyld’s deep connection to ӣƵ is reflected in her ongoing support of the university and her acknowledgment of the formative role her studies played in shaping her career. The Honorary Fellowship bestowed upon Evie, celebrates her literary achievements as well as her contributions to the arts.
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\nKoechlin’s creative pursuits extend to the stage, where her writing and performances have earned accolades, including the MetroPlus Playwright Award for The Hindu. She founded Little Productions to create thought-provoking works like Living Room, exploring themes of aging and mortality. Beyond her artistic achievements, Koechlin is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights, using her platform to challenge societal norms and promote equity.
\nIn 2018, Koechlin was honoured with the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for her contributions to arts and culture.
\nHer unwavering commitment to storytelling and advocacy embodies Goldsmiths’ values of creativity and social impact and the Honorary Fellowship bestowed upon her, reflects and celebrates this.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Goldsmiths-Graduation_Kalki-Koechlin_High-Res_12.png","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Actor, director, writer and advocate for social justice."],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-06T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2958551","attributes":{"section":"61725","title":"Caleb Azumah Nelson","url":"/honorands/caleb-azumah-nelson/","summary":"","text":"Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British Ghanaian writer and photographer whose debut novel, Open Water, has established him as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary literature. Set in South East London, where Nelson grew up, Open Water is a tender and profound exploration of love, identity, and Black creative expression. The novel has received widespread acclaim, winning the Costa First Novel Award and the British Book Awards’ Debut Fiction Book of the Year, among other honours.
\nNelson’s storytelling transcends the page; he is also an accomplished photographer and filmmaker. His ability to capture the nuances of human connection is evident in his upcoming adaptation of Open Water for the BBC, where he will serve as lead writer, director, and executive producer. His work highlights the richness of South East London’s communities and celebrates underrepresented voices with authenticity and grace.
\nA champion of Black creative expression, Nelson’s achievements align closely with Goldsmiths’ commitment to diversity and innovation. His evocative prose and visual artistry continue to inspire audiences worldwide, and we are proud to honour this remarkable artist with an Honorary Fellowship for his contributions to arts and culture.
\nSet in South East London, where Nelson grew up, Open Water is a tender and profound exploration of love, identity, and Black creative expression. The novel has received widespread acclaim, winning the Costa First Novel Award and the British Book Awards’ Debut Fiction Book of the Year, among other honours.
\nNelson’s storytelling transcends the page; he is also an accomplished photographer and filmmaker. His ability to capture the nuances of human connection is evident in his upcoming adaptation of Open Water for the BBC, where he will serve as lead writer, director, and executive producer. His work highlights the richness of South East London’s communities and celebrates underrepresented voices with authenticity and grace.
\nA champion of Black creative expression, Nelson’s achievements align closely with Goldsmiths’ commitment to diversity and innovation. His evocative prose and visual artistry continue to inspire audiences worldwide, and we are proud to honour this remarkable artist with an Honorary Fellowship for his contributions to arts and culture.
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She is currently Chair of Camden Council’s STEAM Board. She also sits on several advisory boards focused on higher education policy.
\nDinah was formerly Chief Executive and Chair of Creative Skillset and a member of the Creative Industries Council. Her wider public service includes roles on the Civic Universities Commission, the Warwick Commission on the Future of Cultural Value, and the London Skills and Employment Board, advising two Mayors of London.
\nShe has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the media and creative industries with both an OBE and a CBE and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a member of BAFTA, and a Fellow of the Royal Television Society.
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\nHer work continues today through her foundation, which campaigns for clean air policies and greater awareness of the links between pollution and public health. She has influenced local and national legislation, contributed to global forums including COP conferences and WHO summits, and is a leading voice for environmental and health justice.
\nShe was appointed CBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to public health.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Rosamund-sq.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-09-04T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3190998","attributes":{"section":"62084","title":"Dawn Walton OBE","url":"/honorands/dawn-walton/","summary":"","text":"Born and raised in Crofton Park, south-east London, she enrolled on Goldsmiths’ BA in Drama and Theatre Arts after 12 years in the commercial sector, setting her on the path to becoming a leading theatre-maker.
\nShe founded Eclipse Theatre Company, the UK’s principal Black-led touring company, transforming the visibility of Black artists and stories nationally.
\nAcclaimed theatre credits include The Death of a Black Man, Antigone, The Gift, Black Men Walking, and salt, which she also directed for BBC4 (winning the 2022 Grierson Award for Best Arts Documentary) and the 10by10 film series for The Space/BBC.
\nNamed by The Stage in 2019 as one of British theatre’s most influential figures, she was appointed OBE in 2020.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Dawn-Walton-Square.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-09-04T16:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3358574","attributes":{"section":"68528","title":"Professor Afua Hirsch","url":"/honorands/afua-hirsch/","summary":"","text":"With 30 years of experience, she has been a senior correspondent and contributor to the Guardian, an anchor at Sky News, and associate editor at British Vogue, while also writing for publications such as the New York Times and National Geographic.
\nAfua hosts the BBC documentary Africa Rising and co-hosts the acclaimed Enslaved series with Samuel L. Jackson. She founded Born In Me, a production company dedicated to representing black experiences. She co-hosts the Legacy podcast and hosts Audible’s We Need To Talk About the British Empire. Her books include Brit(ish), Equal To Everything, Empire: Look Again, and Decolonising My Body.
\nAfua holds a PPE degree from Oxford and is a bencher at Middle Temple, She has been voted one of the ten most influential black people in the UK and the 100 most influential people of African descent in the world.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Afua-Hirsch-500.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-03T11:02:43.043Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3358577","attributes":{"section":"68529","title":"Professor Alan Downie","url":"/honorands/alan-downie/","summary":"","text":"He held senior roles including Head of English, Dean of Arts, and later Senior Pro-Warden (Academic).
\nDuring more than a decade on the Senior Management Team, he oversaw key areas of academic administration before returning to teaching in 2002. Alan inspired generations of students with courses on detective fiction, poetry, Shakespeare, and eighteenth-century literature, consistently earning the highest praise in feedback. Renowned for his wit and eloquence, he brought distinction to graduation ceremonies as College Orator.
\nAn internationally acknowledged expert on late seventeenth and early eighteenth-century politics, Alan is celebrated for his unrivalled knowledge of Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, and Henry Fielding. His major works include Robert Harley and the Press (1979), Jonathan Swift, Political Writer (1984), and A Political Biography of Henry Fielding (2009), alongside editing The Oxford Handbook of the Eighteenth-Century Novel (2016).
\nToday, he continues to share his expertise, delighting audiences with his acclaimed public talks.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Alan-Downie-900.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-03T11:02:25.025Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3358580","attributes":{"section":"68530","title":"Professor Jayati Ghosh","url":"/honorands/jayati-ghosh/","summary":"","text":"She is currently Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. She has authored and/or edited 21 books and 230 scholarly articles. She also writes regularly for popular media, including newspapers, journals and blogs.
\nPrizes received include the International Labour Organisation’s Decent Work Research Prize for 2011; the 2023 Galbraith award of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, “in recognition of breakthrough discoveries in economics and outstanding contributions to humanity through leadership, research and service” and the International Economics Association Fellow Award for 2023 for “outstanding work and excellence in economic research, research-driven popular writing, and economic policymaking.” She has advised governments in India and other countries and consulted for various international organizations.
\nFrom 2002 to 2021, she was the Executive Secretary of International Development Economics Associates (www.networkideas.org). She has been a member of several international boards and commissions, including the UN High-Level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs, the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All, the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, the Club of Rome, and the Jubilee Debt Commission created by Pope Francis.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/honorary-graduates/Jayati-Gosh-900.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Honorand"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-03T11:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3358590","attributes":{"section":"68532","title":"Linton Kwesi Johnson CD","url":"/honorands/linton-kwesi-johnson-cd-/","summary":"","text":"Born 1952 in Chapelton, Jamaica, he is widely recognised as the father of reggae poetry, a genre that fuses verse with reggae rhythms to articulate the lived experience and political consciousness of Black communities in Britain and beyond.
\nLinton Kwesi Johnson (LKJ) arrived in London in 1963 studying Sociology at Goldsmiths College in the early 1970s, where he began to write and perform his poetry. He later described this period as formative, recalling a “laid back… friendly learning environment” that helped nurture his voice.
\nHis work confronts racism, migration, policing, state power, and resistance. He famously characterised his practice by saying that “writing was a political act and poetry was a cultural weapon”.
\nOver more than five decades, his poems, in particular works like New Cross Massahkah, have given shape to collective memory, trauma, and protest, and have influenced generations of artists, activists, and thinkers.
\nLKJ’s achievements include being the first Black poet, and only the second living poet, published in the Penguin Modern Classics series; notable awards such as the Golden PEN Award; and honours including the Silver Musgrave Medal from the Institute of Jamaica, and in August 2014, it was announced that he would receive the Jamaican national honour of the Order of Distinction, Commander Class.
\nIn recognition of his enduring impact on literature, culture and political thought, ӣƵ awarded him an Honorary Fellowship in 2003.
\nIn January 2026, during Goldsmiths’ 120th anniversary year, the University honoured LKJ further by dedicating a lecture theatre in his name, a space that will carry forward his legacy of creativity, social justice, and critical engagement.
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\nI also enjoyed times when I was able to be on campus because of the many places that are great for studying and the green spaces around. I loved exploring New Cross, there are some lovely places along the high street and around the campus. New Cross also has great transport links to explore the rest of London.
\nMy advice to someone studying at Goldsmiths or at any university is probably something you've heard countless times. Manage your time well, it's something I'm not very good at but it definitely helps!
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\nHowever, the Department of Anthropology and the Disability Service were incredibly supportive. That made a huge difference in helping me find pathways through which I could meaningfully access and participate in academic study.
\nOne of the aspects I appreciated most about my time at Goldsmiths was the emphasis on independent research. Being able to explore my own topic in depth for my dissertation was not only the highlight of my degree, but also a turning point for me personally and creatively.
\nIt gave me the space to develop my own ideas and build trust in my academic ability.
\nOne of my favourite aspects of studying in New Cross has been the strong sense of community and creativity that characterises the area.
\nCanvas & Cream in Forest Hill has become a regular spot for studying; I like to get a slice of cake and sit out the front while I work.
\nAnother favourite is The Word, which is the local bookshop. It is full of wonderful political and academic work, and they have a really good second-hand section.
\nI am undertaking a Masters in Museum Studies at UCL, which will provide a wonderful opportunity for me to focus on areas of personal and academic interest, particularly Queerness and Lesbianism in archival practice.
\nI’ve found that writing about lesbianism, whether academically or creatively, is something I keep coming back to, and being able to continue that work at postgraduate level feels incredibly fulfilling.
\nWhat I enjoy most is the chance to critically explore how Queer lives and histories are represented in institutional spaces, and how we can challenge, expand, or reimagine those narratives.
\nLooking ahead, I hope to continue researching and writing in this field, and to collaborate with museums in ways that advocate for more reflective approaches to the preservation and presentation of Queer histories.
\nIt’s okay if it doesn’t feel easy at first – that doesn’t mean you’re not meant to be there. Starting university can be overwhelming in all kinds of ways, especially if you’re coming from a background where academic spaces haven’t always felt accessible or welcoming.
\nThe most important thing is finding what works for you and trusting your instincts and ideas. Your perspective is valuable!
\nMy dissertation work emerged out of an embodied need to reckon with the complexities of Queer memory, its fractures and its resonances.
\nIt is a response to the tension between what is recorded and what is left unsaid, between the archival impulse to document and the Queer desire to evade such confinement.
\nAs I engaged with the archive, my aim was not to resolve the discomforts that inevitably arise when we confront the limitations of memory and of representation.
\nInstead, my paper sought to inhabit the space between what is known and what is forgotten, to trace the affective currents that move through archives and to imagine new ways of being in relation to a Queered past. To embrace the inherent Queerness of archival practice is to affirm that history is not whole, not done.
\nWe do not search for ourselves in the past to be confirmed, but to be transformed. In that search, we learn to exist otherwise.
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\nI'm currently working in the service industry with plans of starting a career in social research. I hope to be a writer in some capacity, actively involved in local communities, producing research that can inform social policy and hopefully make an impact on the lived experiences of those in marginalised positions
\nEnjoy the experience and stay open to all of the learning opportunities! You'll find your people, your niche interests and the confidence in your self.
\nAs a born and bred south east Londoner, focusing my research on variant masculinities within South London, it was a rewarding and enriching experience. New cross I think will always feel like my second home and remind me of my time at Goldsmiths, even if it was just for a short year!
\nFrom a Black feminist anthropologist lens, my ethnography highlighted the ways south London – through its various Black holding spaces – produces a unique formation of masculinity cemented in Black working class identity for young men emerging into adulthood.
\nBy examining the available repertoires of masculinity within south London, an area characterised by African-Caribbean migrant communities and white working-class subcultures (Melville, 2020; Reynolds, 2013), I explored the ways masculinity is explicitly expressed through restrictive, gender-coded ‘London Boy Uniform’, fear of self present in Black boyhood (Akala, 2018), and ‘the culture’.
\nThrough these findings I aimed to shift the visibility of young Black men, framed both in academic literature and mainstream media under the ‘white gaze’ (hooks, 1992; Schnyder, 2013) by placing their voices at the centre and positioning them as “site[s] of critical-imaginative meaning-making concerning their own situation” (Willis, 2013: 9).
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Chloe.jpeg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Chloe.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Social Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Anthropology"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-06T11:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2569586","attributes":{"section":"60899","title":"Judith Morrison","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/judith-morrison/","summary":"","text":"I joined the MA in Social Anthropology aged 75 years old, graduating aged 77. I had not done a degree before, so Goldsmiths has transformed me from being academically very insecure (I was never an ‘A' stream student) to someone whose confidence raised a cheer at the graduation ceremony.
\nMy course leader and dissertation tutors worked tirelessly to cope with my lack of academic skills. Tutorials were freely available using the online booking system (including through the Covid period) where staff gently directed me towards useful texts and writing skills.
\nAdditional Wednesday evening lectures were open to all to attend to supplement the taught material. This enabled us to hear the views of speakers and students from other spheres and courses, widening our experiences.
\nAll departments at Goldsmiths were professionally and personally helpful. Isaac on the IT Helpdesk; Angus, who had special responsibility for the Anthropology section of the library and the Disability staff recorded that I wore hearing aids.
\nWhere possible, my tutor ensured that my lectures occurred in halls with a hearing loop. The excellent Centre for Academic Language and Literacy coaxed us through essay writing skills culminating in Dissertation Writing skills.
\nMy dissertation on 50 years of living near Camden Lock Market, gave me the opportunity to step off campus, interview current users of the market (having done a quantitative study of those arriving on the underground) market traders, canal boat dwellers, friends who remembered the original market and local activists while delving into historical copies of the local newspaper from the Camden Local History Library.
\nDrawing anthropological threads together linking the arrival and growth of the market to the surrounding area was a new and very thrilling experience for me and I am grateful to my tutor for his help.
Goldsmiths has excellent non-academic facilities: the Students' Union, cafes and spacious grounds. Public transport is excellent.
I am a Londoner and enjoy exploring different areas. The area has a rich cultural history and many facilities.
\nThe transport system is excellent too. There are buses, tube lines and the overground service immediately available, making it easy to attend.
\nIf you are thinking of it: Go For It!
\nMature students have all to gain and nothing to lose by enrolling at Goldsmiths. We have an interest in a topic, the time to study (part-time or full-time), and grants are available to support your studies.
\nGoldsmiths have worked wonders for me - my adult children became quite emotional at the graduation as they knew how much this qualification meant to me.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Judith-Morrison.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Judith-Morrison_landscape.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Social Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Anthropology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-02-23T09:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2569590","attributes":{"section":"60900","title":"Oana Borlea-Stancioi","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/oana-borlea-stancioi/","summary":"","text":"Studying for my MA in Social Anthropology opened new perspectives for me and provided me with a new environment to expand my intellectual curiosity. I also found inquisitive minds to challenge my view of the world and a vibrant community.
\nGoing to university and, generally, exposing oneself to various environments at different stages in one's life expands the horizons and helps contour a better understanding of the world.
\nLondon is such a vast place, that if one doesn't have a chance to exit the zone they live in or go beyond the immediately reachable area it can create bubbles. So having a chance to explore beyond where I lived and where I worked was very enjoyable.
\nAsk questions, even if they sound silly. Question and challenge your way of thinking, explore, and experience as much as possible.
\nGo to class, speak in seminars, do the things that scare you. Speak to colleagues, peers, lecturers, and anyone you can, and try to learn something from each interaction.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/169-images/buildingsx2fcampus/RHB.jpg","country":"roRomania","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Social Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Anthropology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-02-23T10:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2579219","attributes":{"section":"60935","title":"Sarah El Hadj","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/sarah-el-hadj/","summary":"","text":"My favourite part about studying at Goldsmiths was the support and kindness my professors provided. I have chronic health conditions that affected me throughout my time studying, and they were always patient and understanding.
\nThis is something I especially appreciate after working in jobs or circumstances where I haven't felt supported. Their reassurance has allowed me to complete my research without feeling overwhelmed.
\nI also love the fact that Goldsmiths welcomes creativity and uniqueness in conjunction with academia. There is a safe and open-minded atmosphere at Goldsmiths. My professors consistently chose readings and resources from various authors and time periods, fostering a broadened perspective and room for us to develop our own opinions and ideas.
\nBeing a part of the Department of Anthropology felt like a genuine community and I am grateful for the friendships and connections I have made.
\nI've grown up in various boroughs in London, but what I love about the Goldsmiths campus is that New Cross has more of an electric and inclusive atmosphere than other areas of London.
\nYou’ll make friends from all over the world. There are many cafés and pubs to study at or visit with friends and it's easily accessible on various public modes of transport.
\nTake advantage of the campus and facilities whilst studying, as time goes by much quicker than you'd imagine. Use the library and visit the student union and cafés on campus.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/169-images/buildingsx2fcampus/Ben-Pimlott-Building_19546.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Social Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Anthropology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-03-01T14:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2592999","attributes":{"section":"60982","title":"Nonkululeko Azariah","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/nonkululeko-azariah/","summary":"","text":"Returning to studying after many years out of education at first felt quite daunting. I wasn't sure if I even remembered how to write an essay! But from the outset, my classmates and lecturers made our course a supportive, inspiring, and challenging environment in which to learn and grow.
\nI also had fantastic support from the whole department throughout my degree. I really enjoyed studying part-time as it meant I could continue working and audit extra modules.
\nThe MA in Social Anthropology was exactly what I needed I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
\nSince finishing the MA I have embarked on a PhD in Anthropology at Goldsmiths. With the support of lecturers from the Department of Anthropology, I am continuing the research I started on my MA and have been lucky enough to secure funding.
\nI'm the first person in my family to go into postgraduate education but every step of the way staff at Goldsmiths have helped demystify the process. They have made sure to nurture an environment in which I can feel a sense of belonging.
\nWithout the MA programme, I wouldn't have had the confidence to pursue a postgraduate research degree. Now, I'm really excited about furthering my knowledge in Anthropology and contributing to the rich research environment at the college.
\nSouth East London is the best! A big part of what drew me to ӣƵ is the locality. I grew up in South London, so I might be a bit biased, but there's no place like it.
\nWith so much history, music, art, and culture on offer right in Deptford, Peckham and New Cross, there's nowhere else I would want to study Anthropology!
\nYour time at ӣƵ is what you make of it! ӣƵ is known for pushing boundaries and embracing interdisciplinary and innovative modes of research. So, take the chance to study across the departments and build your own interdisciplinary experience.
\nThe academic staff at ӣƵ are always excited to share their knowledge no matter what department or course you are studying. Take advantage of that and have fun with your research!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/pxl_20240218_152107079_original.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Nonkululeko-Azariah_landscape.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Social Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["PhD Student","MA Social Anthropology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-03-11T14:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3332998","attributes":{"section":"68449","title":"Maggie Sardino","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/maggie-sardino/","summary":"One of the most valuable parts about studying my programme at Goldsmiths was learning from a group of community practitioners.","text":"One of the most valuable parts about studying my programme at Goldsmiths was learning from a group of community practitioners.
\nThe MA in Applied Anthropology brings together individuals who have extensive experience with community work, including in the youth and arts sectors.
\nWithin and outside of class, our cohort shared our experiences and the lessons we learned by engaging in community work. My peers challenged me to think about issues relating to housing and planning from different disciplinary lenses and community contexts.
\nThey encouraged me to ask difficult questions about the role of funding in housing advocacy, the constellation of planning policies informing these issues, and the central role of racial and class inequality in organising.
\nThe MA in Applied Anthropology changed my understanding of what it means to bridge theory and practice, in large part because of the intellectual generosity of my peers and the community we were able to create together. I am grateful for each of them.
\nThere are many incredible things about studying in New Cross and South East London. There are lovely coffee shops and restaurants close by. Mughead Coffee is a favourite of mine.
\nMy favourite part, however, was being surrounded by such a rich history of community development, organising, and advocacy.
\nIt has taken me moving away from this area of London to recognize how unique it was to be growing as a community practitioner and scholar in a place so deeply tied to grassroots activism, especially as it relates to urban planning and housing justice.
\nI am currently pursuing a PhD in Communications at Cornell University. I hope to build off of the research I did during my time at Goldsmiths.
\nMy aim is to examine the role of communication in building housing justice movements and creating more equitable cities.
\nThere will be difficult moments during your studies. Moments where you question yourself, whether you made the right decision, whether you can actually do it. I certainly asked myself these questions a few times.
\nIn those moments, where you feel uncertain, the most important question to ask yourself is ‘why?’ Why are you pursuing your degree?
\nMaybe it is to make someone in your life proud of you. Maybe it is because you want to address an issue that has impacted a community you are a part of. Maybe it is because you want to get a job. Maybe you want to do something no one in your family has had the opportunity to do.
\nWhatever your reason, remind yourself of it in those moments of uncertainty. It may not make all your problems go away, but it will help you to get through them.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/maggie_sardino.jpg","altimage":"","country":"usUnitedStates","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-applied-anthropology-community-development-arts/","programmeText":"MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development/Community Arts","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Applied Anthropology & Community Development/Community Arts"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-01-09T12:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3333021","attributes":{"section":"68453","title":"Miranda Williams","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/miranda-williams/","summary":"I loved the freedom to experiment - it allowed for curiosity to be at the heart of the degree.","text":"I came to Goldsmiths from drama school, where I studied BA Drama, Applied Theatre and Education.
\nWhile MA Visual Anthropology was a natural next step for my interests, it was also quite different from what I'd studied before.
\nThe staff were incredibly supportive, even arranging extra lectures from other courses to help me build the contextual knowledge I needed. I loved the freedom to experiment - it allowed for curiosity to be at the heart of the degree.
\nI fell in love with New Cross and Deptford and feel so lucky to continue living here. While doing my degree, I expanded my skill set by doing a music production course at Midi Music Company studios just down the road.
\nI continue to be surrounded by similar projects, opportunities and cool things going on all the time, as well as active organising spaces in this area.
\nDon't be shy to utilise the spaces and opportunities available to you at ӣƵ as much as possible! If I could go back, I would have experimented more with the expansive media equipment at Goldsmiths.
\nAlso, friendships are just as critically (if not more) important than academic feedback. Getting to know my course mates, skill-sharing, and receiving as well as giving feedback on each other's projects were such vital parts of the learning process.
\nI am so grateful to have had such a supportive cohort and to have built critical friendships I intend to maintain for future projects.
\nFor my final project, I created a 20-minute documentary following SE-London-based theatre company, 'Moi Ko.'
\nWith one of the company members being held on remand in prison for political activism against the ongoing genocide of Palestinian people, the film observes how Moi Ko navigates what it means to be an artist/culture-worker within the fight for justice and freedom for Palestine.
\n","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Miranda-Williams.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-visual-anthropology/","programmeText":"MA Visual Anthropology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Visual Anthropology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-01-15T16:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3379250","attributes":{"section":"68568","title":"Souphaphone Thoommavongsa","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/anthropology/pg/souphaphone-thoommavongsa/","summary":"Studying at Goldsmiths widened my perspective, not only on the UK, but also on my own country and the world.","text":"
My favourite part of the degree was the placement. Beyond applying theory to real-world practice, it allowed me to connect with local community organisations and meet young people in ways that would not have been possible through classroom learning alone.
\nIt helped me build meaningful friendships with colleagues and gave me a deeper understanding, through real human interaction, of the challenges young people and youth work organisations face.
\nI especially enjoyed the discussions in lectures. My classmates came from many different countries and backgrounds, and hearing their perspectives helped me see the world through new lenses. It was eye-opening, inspiring, and an important part of my learning.
As an international student who had never studied within the UK system, I deeply appreciated the incredible support from my tutors and supervisors. Adjusting to independent study, self-directed learning, and new academic expectations was challenging, but I always felt supported.
I would not be receiving this degree without the guidance and kindness of Louise Doherty and Martin Webb. I also received generous support on my PhD application journey from Dr Carmen Yau, Prof Chris Baker, and Dr Panagiotis Pentaris.
Studying at Goldsmiths widened my perspective, not only on the UK, but also on my own country and the world. Most importantly, it helped me reflect deeply on my life purpose, my goals, and the kind of person and practitioner I hope to become.
After completing my degree, I took time to rest and reflect through a month-long meditation retreat, which grounded me and renewed my energy. I am now working on my PhD funding application with the close support of my supervisors, Dr Carmen Yau and Prof Chris Baker.
Alongside this, I volunteer by leading a group of young people to create digital content on personal development, health, well-being, and community service. I enjoy supporting young people to express themselves creatively and share knowledge that can inspire others.
Looking ahead, I hope to continue my research on compassionate, mindfulness-based leadership and contribute to youth development, community resilience, and holistic well-being both in Southeast Asia and internationally.
\nFor international students, the transition can be challenging; new language, culture, systems, weather, and environment. But with curiosity, effort, and perseverance, you will find your place. The most important thing is to be proactive: ask for support, seek advice, and trust yourself.
London is a beautiful and diverse place. You will meet kind people, discover many opportunities, and learn so much about yourself. Bring your best energy, be open to new experiences, and you will find that the right people, places, and opportunities will welcome and appreciate you fully.
I lived in Lewisham and loved being part of that community, quiet, friendly, and deeply connected.
\nMy favourite place was Hilly Fields Park. I visited almost every day, sometimes multiple times. It helped clear my mind and recharge my energy, especially during dissertation writing or on long, emotional days.
\nIt was where I could breathe, reflect, and draw strength from the calm of the green landscape and the warm, lively energy of the people around me.
\nPrepare yourself well, physically, mentally, and practically. Understand the structure and expectations of your programme so you can manage deadlines comfortably.
\nPlan your finances, organise your schedule, and give yourself space to study while also caring for your well-being.
\nCome with an open mind. Ask for help when you need it, people at Goldsmiths genuinely want you to succeed.
\nConnect with those who share your interests, pursue what you grace, and be kind to yourself and others throughout the journey. University is challenging at times, but with patience, openness, and purpose, you will grow in ways you never expected.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Souphaphone-Thoommavongsa.jpg","altimage":"","country":"laLaoPeoplesDemocraticRepublic","department":["Anthropology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-applied-anthropology-community-youth-work/","programmeText":"MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Applied Anthropology & Community & Youth Work"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-23T16:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3082652","attributes":{"section":"61935","title":"Eunjo Lee","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/eunjo-lee/","summary":"Looking back, it was a place where the more you put in, the more you gained. It offered the perfect environment to learn, exchange ideas and grow as an artist.","text":"","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Eunjo-Lee-copy.jpg","altimage":"","country":"krKoreaRepublicof","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["Artist","BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-20T11:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3353466","attributes":{"section":"68517","title":"Joshua Clague","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/joshua-clague/","summary":"The freedom of the course allowed me to create my own way of working and follow my own intuition.","text":"During my degree, I enjoyed the flexibility and freedom that the course offered. Having the time to try out new ideas, test them and fail was a priceless experience.
\nThe freedom of the course allowed me to create my own way of working and follow my own intuition. The mixture of year groups in the studios also lead to me making lifelong friends who are still my best friends now.
\nThrough installation, text and performance my practice opens up lived experiences, editing them down to their most essential elements to create points of resonance that have an affective capacity.
\nUtilising emulation and homage, my practice riffs on pop cultural icons and divas that have informed my sense of self. Ultimately crystallising themes of love, memory, family, fandom and form.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Joshua-Clague.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-01-29T15:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3354488","attributes":{"section":"68521","title":"Alfred Golding","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/alfred-golding/","summary":"There's a real depth to the knowledge and experience you can draw from this degree. It isn't an exaggeration to say has affected all areas of my life.","text":"I joined the course in 2020 at the tail end of the Covid pandemic with an idea of what a Fine Art education looked like, though a little unsure of the details.
\nWhile a little intimidated by the scale of the college, and the limitations of that strange time, I endeavoured to get stuck in as quickly as possible.
\nI could not have gotten luckier. The faculty, both tutors and technicians, worked literal magic to make that quarantined version of a BA more accessible, encouraging, and warm, than I had thought would be possible.
I didn't join the course straight out of school, I came when I was ready, and I think this had a big impact on what I learnt from the people around me.
There's a real depth to the knowledge and experience you can draw from this degree. It isn't an exaggeration to say it has affected all areas of my life.
\nThe skills I developed in workshops, the exposure to ideas in tutorials and seminars, not to mention the friends, have given me a confidence and direction I didn't know I was missing when I joined.
\nThis is not, I think, a unique experience - many of the people in my community from ӣƵ are still creating, are working professionally in any number of creative fields, and most importantly, still collaborating.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Alfred-Golding.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-01-30T12:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3364882","attributes":{"section":"68538","title":"Bea Mulder","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/bea-mulder/","summary":"Studying at Goldsmiths has introduced me to so many new concepts, ideas and perspectives which have galvanised my art and writing practices.","text":"I love studying on the BA Fine Art & History of Art (FAHA) degree because, as it is a joint-honours programme, it feeds both the creative and academic parts of my brain.
\nI spend half my time developing my Fine Art practice in the studio and half my time reading and attending lectures for the Visual Cultures (History of Art) side of the course.
\nI enjoy the variety this provides to my week but, even more so, how the ‘FA’ and the ‘HA’ intermingle. I find it fascinating to see how what I learn in Visual Cultures enriches my art practice, both inspiring the conceptual content of my work and enabling me to reflect more critically on the processes of my practice as a whole.
Being able to choose your Fine Art tutor in 2nd and 3rd year, sign up for additional tutorials with studio staff and visiting artists, as well as present work to peers in Crits and parity tutorials, means I have felt supported with many points of contact, and my work has been ‘fed’ by many different perspectives (rather than developing in a vacuum).
The crossover between fine art and history of art is my favourite part of the degree. It provided an integration between practice and theory, an ideal balance between output of thoughts and absorbing theoretical knowledge.
\nI was also surprised by how many workshops Goldsmiths offers – wood, metal, constructed textiles, print and dye, fine art print, casting, photography, ceramic, stitch and fabric, as well as the generous amount of studio space.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Chloe-Wang.jpg","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-10T18:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3380272","attributes":{"section":"68570","title":"Aziz Almutawa","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/aziz-almutawa/","summary":"As an international student, I'd say ӣƵ is as welcoming as it can get.","text":"My favourite part of my degree has been the critical thinking that's been cultivated in both the art history courses and studio.
\nDuring the day, we'd be discussing the work of Octavia E. Butler, then head to the studio and finish up an install.
\nAs an international student, I'd say ӣƵ is as welcoming as it can get.
\nThe curriculum carves out the space for us to situate our own experiences into our seminars and writing.
\n'From this, Primordial Soup' is a three-channel video work compiled of vignettes of Kuwait's industrialized northern coastline.
\nThrough the work, I ruminate on the idea the personal, industrial, and ecological all congealing into around mudflats.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/rhb-college-green.png","altimage":"","country":"kwKuwait","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-24T15:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3382481","attributes":{"section":"68576","title":"Kaina Liu","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/ug/kaina-liu/","summary":"Studying at Goldsmiths often reshapes your thinking and reveals directions you may not have considered before.","text":"The BA Fine Art & History of Art programme at ӣƵ allowed me to work between practice and theory at the same time.
\nThis approach ensures that my practice is not confined to the studio but extends into research-led projects and curatorial work.
\nGoldsmiths’ facilities supported experimentation with new media, while the Visual Culture lectures and seminars provided essential theoretical tools.
\nTogether, these experiences clarified my direction and what I want to pursue after graduation.
\nThis work translates fleeting emotions into a tangible, pixelated textile through knitting, materializing the ephemeral.
\nIt reflects on how contemporary digital culture archives emotions as fragmented traces, blurring the boundaries between materiality, memory, and perception.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Kaina-Liu.jpg","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-26T10:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2085870","attributes":{"section":"59868","title":"Laura Bruni","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/art/pg/laura-bruni-/","summary":"During the second year of the programme, I was lucky enough to be able to start working as Assistant Curator at Tate Modern","text":"I chose the program because I’ve heard about it from a former graduate whose curatorial work I deeply admired, but at the end I was drawn to Goldsmiths because I was eager to explore further the intellectual implications of exhibition making and how it informs everyday life more broadly. As I already had some curatorial experience when I enrolled, having previously worked at the Philadelphia Museum, I was particularly drawn to the practice-led approach of the programme and the opportunity offered to the students to be engaged with some of the most renowned art institutions in London.
\nMy overall experience of the course was positive and, in the end, incredibly enriching, but challenging sometimes. The course made me rethink deeply the way I had previously approached art history. I found the content of the classes stimulating and on many occasions, I felt pushed to be out of my comfort zone as a curator, which at the end helped me to find my own voice in my curatorial practice.
\nDuring my time at Goldsmiths, I found particularly inspiring the interdisciplinary nature of the course. It made me re-evaluate what it means to be a curator, either when working independently or as part of a larger curatorial team. More importantly, it made me realise how crucial it is to conceive innovative, visually coherent projects which are both rigorous but also relevant to a contemporary audience.
\nBecause of the less prescriptive nature of the course, I also had the chance to create my own opportunities and during my second year I started to work as Assistant Curator at Tate Modern. This role not only gave me some financial security but also truly spring-boarded my career in the UK.
\nAs mentioned, during the second year of the programme, I was lucky enough to be able to start working as Assistant Curator at Tate Modern and even though it was quite of a challenge to balance my course commitments with my responsibilities at work, the experience was highly rewarding. Since 2018, I have been working at Tate Liverpool, where I devise collection displays, temporary exhibitions, and new commissions. It is a wonderful experience as I have had the chance to work with the Tate collection but also with tribalizing artists as Theaster Gates, Lamin Fofana and Candice Breitz.
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I applied to study computer science at Goldsmiths through Clearing after considering university for a few years. As I had never studied the subject before I was offered a place on the Foundation Year in Computing before progressing onto the BSc Computer Science degree.
\nStarting university as a mature student, I think you take things a bit more seriously. I came with an open mind because I’d been away from education for a while. I took things as they came. I tried to not have too many preconceptions.
\nBefore coming to Goldsmiths, I hadn’t studied computing before so I had a lot to learn. I was unsure whether I wanted to complete a foundation year before my degree but I really enjoyed it. We were a small cohort and we were all really good friends.
\nDuring my foundation year, I developed the core skills I needed for my undergraduate degree. Since starting the BSc in Computer Science I’ve found it to be quite varied and we are always doing something different. I don’t know if it’s the same at other universities, but because ӣƵ is a creative university, they try to make our modules and code work as creative as possible.
\nI have just completed my second year and I am now considering a placement year. I’m currently looking for different opportunities with support from the department and the Careers Service.
\nOutside of my studies, I am a student ambassador, where I support the university with events such as Open Days and take on regular work in the IT department. When I started, I didn’t know what kind of opportunities it could offer. The role has helped me develop a range of new skills I didn’t expect. I’ve found I'm quite extroverted – I like going out to events or even hosting. Working as a student ambassador and developing these new skills has helped me expand my career options.
\nAfter living in halls for my first two years, I now live in a shared house with some friends from the Students’ Union football team. I joined the society during my Foundation Year and have gone on to be the team captain.
\nFootball has a great social aspect; it changed my whole university experience. I’ve found it really important to get involved with extracurricular activities and clubs. It’s opened up a lot of new opportunities that I wasn’t always aware of.
\nWithout coming to Goldsmiths, I wouldn’t have met so many different groups of people. It opened me up to a lot more diversity, and at Goldsmiths, it just works. Everyone can be themselves.
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Studying at Goldsmiths has been a very liberating experience. The MA/MSc Virtual & Augmented Reality programme offers great flexibility, allowing students to explore their own interests and research directions.
\nThere are also many opportunities to interact with students and professors from other disciplines.
\nI particularly appreciate the strong artistic atmosphere on campus—frequent exhibitions by the Department of Computing and the overall creativity and talent of both students and faculty have been truly inspiring.
\nThe local area offers a diverse cultural and artistic atmosphere, which I really appreciate.
\nOn campus, I especially enjoy spending time at HatchLab—it’s well-equipped and frequently hosts exhibitions.
\nI’m currently working at a startup that has developed a no-code spatial creation tool - STORY APP for Apple Vision Pro.
\nThe platform enables users to easily build immersive spatial experiences. My role focuses on designing and creating these experiences, treating XR (Extended Reality) as a form of artistic expression.
\nIn the future, I aim to create more innovative and high-quality experiences that blur the boundaries between the virtual and the real and contribute to the growth and evolution of the XR industry.
\nEnjoy and make the most of your time at university, and take part in as many activities as you can.
\nIf you encounter challenges in your studies or daily life, don’t hesitate to reach out to staff, tutors, or professors for support. Don’t carry the burden alone or try to avoid the situation.
\nAlso, try to connect with students and tutors from other disciplines—you’ll likely gain fresh insights and new opportunities.
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\nStudying at Goldsmiths made me want more as a person and a professional, that whatever I have gained as knowledge, skill or experiences here must be taken into the world for humanity.
\nUpon returning to my country of origin, I resumed in Wesleyan University, Philippines and assumed a new designation as Discipline Coordinator - Languages, Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. I have been enjoying the dissemination, implementation and presentation of my Independent Research Paper. My research’s framework was adopted by a town for cultural and tourism event where I was designated as creative director and program coordinator. I also presented in an International Conference on Pedagogical and Research Innovation and won ‘Best Research Paper’ and ‘Best Research Presenter’.
\nI consider this humble beginning as an advocate of culture, arts, education and economic opportunities. The future waits for me to work on certain causes- a service in which I want to devote my life at- anywhere, anytime.
\nAt first, fear may engulf your being, challenges may come anytime but it is up to your intentions of studying. But trust the process, never stop learning, and never surrender. Goldsmiths will never falter in shaping you for greater causes through its education and mentors. “You are greater than your doubts”. ӣƵ is a paragon, a universal molder.
\nӣƵ is a perfect location. There is more than a student needs which Goldsmiths can offer once inside the campus, from facilities, operations and conveniences. Expedient transportation, affordable housing and food stores are just around. While being new to the place, or seemingly ignorant at some points, people around are ready to help and besides reading signage and infographics can bring someone a long way.
\nNo matter who you are, where you came from and what your lifestyle is, ӣƵ and London is a perfect fit for you.
\nParadise in the City - a harmony of silver, gold and emerald. Despite being a commercial and industrial part of London, you can still see green lushes where one can rest and relax. They are not located far from each other- Goldsmiths, the green parks, the food and beverage stalls, department stores. I love everything about it.
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The creative writing workshop convener, dissertation supervisor and lecturers on the educational research module were knowledgeable, flexible, creative and inspiring. Above all, the tutor who was assigned to me for my portfolio supervision was perfect for my project because he was a writer of historical fiction and non-fiction.
\nI have a tutoring business aimed at students of English Language, Study Skills and Creative Writing. The MA has helped me focus on all aspects of my pedagogy as well as highlight how my own writing can be improved. I now have 55,000 words completed of a new novel.
\nHave an open mind about where you want to take your area of research. ӣƵ is a great place to stimulate your ideas and directions.
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\nI found that doing the MA part time was hugely beneficial to me. I have been able to balance my study alongside my paid work and have had more time to let my ideas and my practice develop in both concrete and abstract ways.
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\nMy experience in the department was great, everyone was super friendly, teachers were extremely well prepared, and course material allowed me to dive deep into topics that I was really interested in.
\nThe university is really active politically, which was something I wasn't aware of until I joined. Taught me to think outside of the box, to look things from a different perspective and to cultivate a forward-thinking mentality.
\nI am currently working in a marketing agency and I enjoy it because I get to use my creativity to work with different brands and companies. In the future, I also plan to write more books, which is one of my hobbies, and establish myself as a writer, both creatively and professionally.
\nBe prepared to think hard. And not just think hard, think outside of the box. At Goldsmiths, people are pioneers, they are curious, so expect to be and live in that mentality. Read a lot and question even more!
\nLife as an international student was great. I would advise people to live London to its fullest, the city and Goldsmiths have so much to offer. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone, London will welcome you with open arms.
\nI love how the area is not your typical London neighbourhood. I love that you can find really unique restaurants and bookshops along the streets, people seem to have this underdog mentality, but that blends really well with the culture over there.
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\nThe Educational Studies department has many excellent tutors who are very supportive of their students. Their approach has positively impacted my confidence with regard to studying at the HE level. Gaining my MA qualification has highly impacted my career in a positive way. Following my MA studies, I gained a leadership position in my then employment before starting my PhD studies at Goldsmiths which is what I'm doing now.
The modules I have completed at ӣƵ are a perfect opportunity to translate my professional practitioner experience into academic expertise. I have found Goldsmiths to be a very supportive educational institution and somewhere where I could achieve my goals
Currently I'm in Year 2 of my MPhil/PhD Studies (full-time) - Educational Studies Department. I enjoy my PhD studies as my research interests are centred around the area of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and LGBT+ inclusion which area two areas I feel very passionate about. The excellent supervisory support I received during my MA studies has enabled me to now pursue a PhD which is focused on the area of social justice. I am hoping to continue to work full-tine in academia after completing my PhD study period.
\nThe advice would be to stay focused on your studies and seek support from your lecturers if you need help as they are all very willing to help. I have always admired their expertise.
\nIt is a very diverse place, and easy to network in. I have made many friends and established many professional networks in this part of London.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Klaudia-Matasovska.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Klaudia-Matasovska.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni","Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-06T17:01:55.055Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2086132","attributes":{"section":"59904","title":"Anne Wahab","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/anne-wahab/","summary":"My favourite part of the degree was meeting new people from around the world and exchanging cultures.","text":"My favourite part of the degree was meeting new people from around the world and exchanging cultures. The opportunity to have discussions with my professors and peers regarding a variety of subjects is what I valued most about my time at Goldsmiths. The Department of Education helped in broadening my horizon. When I was a student at Goldsmiths, I grew in terms of both personality and knowledge in numerous fields.
\nI am the Admissions Officer at Ecole Jeannine Manuel London. I like the fact that I can combine my teaching experience with an administrative side.
\nI would advise anyone considering studying at Goldsmiths to establish high academic goals and adhere to them. The teaching staff at ӣƵ are really motivating.
\nThe Goldsmiths library has a terrific vibe because you can meet students from many fields. There were numerous resources available to help me in completing my assignments.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/anna-wahab-round.png","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/anne-wahab.png","country":"lbLebanon","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-24T11:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2086136","attributes":{"section":"59905","title":"Jacqueline Glen","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/jacqueline-glen/","summary":"The guidance I received from my supervisor during my MA was excellent and I felt supported all the way.","text":"I enjoyed studying for my MA in Culture Language and Identity and am currently enjoying my PhD studies in Education.
My favourite part of my MA studies was that I could use my lived experience in my research. The fact that within the MA there was a focus on reflective study meant that, as a teacher, I viewed the systems and processes I worked within with an enlightened and critical eye. This enabled me to identify ways to improve my own personal practice and contribute positively to the wider school community.
The guidance I received from my supervisor during my MA was excellent and I felt supported all the way. Even though I had to study throughout the pandemic, I was kept informed via online tutorials and was still able to access books from the library.
I would advise students to take advantage of all the additional support offered at Goldsmiths during the course and stay connected with other students to gain mutual peer support.
\nI have lived in South-East London all my life and have always found it a vibrant place to live, study and work. There is a great social scene for people of all ages and interests. Also, Goldsmiths University is a stunning building and a very welcoming space, so is a pleasure to research in.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/J-Glen-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/J-Glen-Profile.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-24T11:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2086140","attributes":{"section":"59906","title":"Maliha Afzal","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/maliha-afzal/","summary":"ӣƵ is an environment that is steeped in creativity, innovation and social justice.","text":"During my time at Goldsmiths, the relationships that I developed with my peers and professors in the MA programme were the most valuable. I enjoyed how we would engage in critical, in-depth conversations in and out of the classroom about how pedagogy could be transformed and driven. It helped me to grow and refine my own voice as an educator striving for social justice. The professors were incredibly knowledgeable and their own works and research inspired mine. The MA Education experience at Goldsmiths was transformative in the educator I had wished to become.
\nI am currently the Head of SEN and Student Guidance Counsellor at a local school in Bangladesh that follows an international curriculum. I have enjoyed the interactions with the students and supporting their well-being. My MA in culture, language and identity has been very informative in my role in helping students to build their sense of self and how they wish to be seen in this world.
I am interested in teacher training and parent coaching, and my hope for the future is to develop a programme for teachers and parents that centres on student cultures and identities, particularly in building inclusive practices and breaking down barriers.
ӣƵ is an environment that is steeped in creativity, innovation and social justice so make the most of your experience by engaging in as many conversations as possible with inspiring forward-thinkers! Read as much as possible - ӣƵ and the University of London have access to a lot of valuable resources and books. It’s an opportunity to awaken your own voice, both personally and professionally.
\nLondon is a multicultural city where I felt very much at home as an international student, given everyone has a story of diversity and difference. It is rich in culture and the arts, and I found events to attend most weekends at reasonable prices. The city itself is so large that each area is unique and worth exploring! I enjoyed ӣƵ as an international student as well, given how the study body is representative of how multicultural London is.
\nFood, in and around the area! There are many places to explore that provide authentic cuisine from around the world.
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\nTransitioning to university in general can be difficult, but there are so many kind staff members at Goldsmiths eager to welcome you with open arms. Try your best to reach out to people and be overly communicative with your struggles - there are lots of people willing to lend an ear or help you puzzle through something!
\nBeing an international student at Goldsmiths has been a wonderful experience, especially as a writer. There are so many literary organizations, exhibitions, and landmarks to explore - London truly feels like a treasure trove of artistic and creative power.
\nNew Cross has so many incredible off-the-beaten-path spots to explore. It’s far enough from Central London that you’re able to explore away from the bustle of tourists, while still getting a rich experience of London life. With so many creative arts students and professors floating about in the area, you’re constantly surrounded by deep thinkers, artists, performers, and musicians, which fills the area with such a unique energy and breadth of opportunities.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Carrie-Sweeney-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Carrie-Sweeney-Profile.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-24T12:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2086152","attributes":{"section":"59909","title":"Sarah Cloonan","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/sarah-cloonan/","summary":"I discovered how to support my beliefs and ideas with academic references. This would not have been possible without the support of my cohort and tutors.","text":"I enjoyed unlocking my thoughts about each module while researching them academically. At first, it seemed a stressful and inefficient process, but once I discovered I could make visual maps from my research, I found a path. By using connectivity and synchronicity with a touch of serendipity, while critically analysing my findings, I allowed ideas proposed by others to but up and be juxtaposed against my own ideas and experiences. I found a synergistic ecology, one I could see and interrogate when I “made” about it.
\nBy making my way through my thoughts and enquiries, I found a way to create thought scapes that made my data visible. I could then talk and write about what I have only had feelings about previously. Furthermore, I discovered how to support my beliefs and ideas with academic references. This would not have been possible without the support of my cohort and tutors. This was most satisfying.
\nI have had two group shows and have returned to my kitchen studio where I make. I have had a tutoring project with a BA student stuck on her final module and helped my own children make choices about university. I have begun to unwrap what I have experienced and learnt. I have been applying to residencies and open calls. What I may offer is much broader now and I feel, it improves my chances of being chosen. I am about to start following up on the offers I have received from my previous employers to rejoin them in a teaching capacity. Although I only want to return part-time to allow me to further develop my own praxis.
\nBe prepared to push for what you want, and enjoy the critical and wonderful tutors. Don't be afraid to approach other departments, I always found them very helpful. Experiment and try something new. You may find what you love.
\nThe view over to the city. magical.
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\nDo not be afraid of getting lost in this big city; you will find the right people, and your way of making things happen, and you will find yourself. Work hard and get to know the wonderful people you can find at this uni.
\nThe area is packed with libraries, galleries, and quirky places to eat, have a drink and meet people. The east gathers the best essence of London, take advantage of that!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-learning/","programmeText":"MA Arts & Learning","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts & Learning"],"profileType":["Alumni","Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-01-24T16:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2099765","attributes":{"section":"59937","title":"Siamak Khezrian","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/siamak-khezrian/","summary":"You don't need to be too cautious when it comes to expressing your ideas. At Goldsmiths, originality is encouraged.","text":"The programme is designed in a way that encourages creativity and critical thinking. The head of the programme is a clever, creative and caring person. He's created a safe space where students give and take, strive and thrive.
\nMy classmates are incisive and imaginative. It's been a challenge to keep up with them - one that I relish. Doing this degree has been stimulating, provoking and rewarding in equal measure. It has made me more observant and meticulous, and encouraged me to tap into and harness my creative powers.
\nRead a lot before the course begins. Stay humble and don't be afraid to ask questions. You don't need to be too cautious when it comes to expressing your ideas. At Goldsmiths, originality is encouraged.
\nLondon is lovely, lively and luminous. The city is as charming as they say and more. It's a mélange of beautiful architectural styles and a cosmopolitan mix of people. This reality is also reflected on the campus in whose halls you can hear different languages and see faces that represent people from every corner of the globe. Being in an environment like this is interesting and inspiring at once, which suits an aspiring educator/writer well.
\nNew Cross is an intriguing cultural and social mosaic, and boasts excellent cafés where socialising with quirky people makes the coffee more enjoyable.
\nMy favourite place on campus is the library. It is a quiet sanctuary where I can better connect with my thoughts and a great space conducive to getting assignments done. I also like the canteen. Their chicken fillets give top restaurants a run for their money.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Siamak-Khezrian.jpg","altimage":"","country":"irIranIslamicRepublicof","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-02-10T16:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2115809","attributes":{"section":"59974","title":"Arjun Rakhit","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/arjun-rakhit/","summary":"Doing the course has changed how I am not only as a teacher but also as a person in general – it has shaped me greatly.","text":"One of my favourite things about studying this course at Goldsmiths was being surrounded by like-minded individuals, but who also opened my views in numerous ways. Everyone had their own expertise and unique viewpoints, which I think is very important. Be prepared to listen to and discuss ideas with people from a multitude of different backgrounds – I think it's important to listen to and understand differing views.
\nDoing the course has changed how I am not only as a teacher but also as a person in general, and it has shaped me greatly. The staff were also great – I always found them to not only be very knowledgeable, but also extremely approachable about any issue.
\nMy favourite thing about studying in New Cross and South East London is the diversity – there is incredible food from all sorts of cultures available, and it's very affordable.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/rhb-autumn-landscape.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-02-23T11:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2194325","attributes":{"section":"60117","title":"Klaudia Matasovska","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/klaudia-matasovska/","summary":"My PhD supervisors are well-established experts in their field and very supportive, and they have guided me on my PhD journey very effectively.","text":"Having enjoyed my MA Education: Culture, Language and Identity at Goldsmiths, I began my PhD in 2021. My research is about LGBT+ inclusion of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As a former SEN teacher, I realise the importance of addressing LGBT+ inclusion in the context of classrooms with pupils with SEND. I am looking at the challenges and barriers for educators and school leaders in charge of implementing effective steps to address inclusion in SEN school settings. You can learn more about my research activities on my website.
\nMy good relationships with members of the Department of Educational Studies, which started to be built during my MA studies, naturally inspired me to do my PhD at Goldsmiths. My PhD supervisors are well-established experts in their field and very supportive, and they have guided me on my PhD journey very effectively. Furthermore, the department has also supported me financially via a bursary. This has been very helpful to me as a full-time student. I have also been very supported by my PhD programme convenor who is a very experienced scholar.
\nI really embrace having the opportunity to practise my presentation skills via the Work in Progress seminars, and also the PGR (postgraduate research) conferences for us PhD students where we can present our research to the university community. This enhances our confidence when it comes to public speaking, which is an important skill to have for any academic. In addition to this, we are always encouraged to engage in critical thinking and in meaningful discussions related to education.
\nI would encourage students to network with others in the academic community as much as possible. This is good for enhancing your skills as a scholar, as well as for gaining opportunities to collaborate with others and learn from more experienced academics.
\nI like studying in South East London because of its vibrant diverse character and the lovely academic community that is part of this area.
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\nI especially appreciated the care with which the course explored culturally relevant issues. There was a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with one entire course dedicated to how culture and diversity affect children's literature. The Theoretical Approaches pathway allowed me to explore different areas of interest, such as postcolonialism, feminism, and archetypal theory as they relate to Young Adult novels.
\nI was even able to take a children’s publishing course that focused on the different roles within publishing, which helped me narrow down where I felt that I would fit. Within that class, we were introduced to industry professionals, who gave essential insight into what the industry is like.
\nThis MA gave me the confidence to apply for a mentorship at a literary agency, which I was later awarded along with the WNDB (We Need Diverse Books) internship grant. I am now a literary assistant at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, working toward becoming a literary agent.
\nI owe a lot of my success to this MA’s excellent courses, in-depth conversations, and knowledgeable staff who supported me and my goals throughout the year.
\nAs someone who lived in student accommodations further from campus, I was impressed by how well-connected it was – two stations are very close to campus. New Cross was a lovely area with multiple coffee shops, a bookstore, and many cafes.
\nI was pleasantly surprised by how well the transition from home to London was. The ӣƵ staff were very good at sending emails and information regarding visas or anything else we needed.
\nI was also surprised by how international of a school it was. I was able to make friends from all over the world, as well as many people from my own home country.
\nUniversity is a time for you to push yourself and grow. Whether that is living in a student dorm, meeting new people, or joining a club or sports team, this is a time for you to find out who you truly are and what you truly want.
\nI moved halfway across the world for this experience, to learn and to grow, and it became one of the best years of my life. If you don't take risks, you'll never grow.
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\nThe visiting speakers had a major role in my development and opened new areas of interest to be researched. The speakers highlighted the significance of personal narratives.
\nMy personal development has grown throughout the duration of my studies: supportive meetings with the Careers Guidance on campus helped me structure learning goals and explore career choices.
\nCome with an open mind and with a willingness to engage and learn from your peers.
\nThe University is supportive and enables its learners to succeed. I benefited so much from the University providing support to address my Dyslexia and mobility challenges.
\nThe learning resources enabled and helped me harness my Creative Writing aspirations. The programme provided me the opportunity to create new goals.
\nThe University is situated in a community where it has established links. It has accessible transport services and a variety of local amenities.
\nI admire the ornate interiors of the Deptford Town Hall Building. I volunteer with a Creative Writing group for The Open Book Project and attend an Art Class in the building.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Richard_Hoggart_Building_423.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-10-01T10:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2850207","attributes":{"section":"61564","title":"Lucy Williams","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/lucy-williams/","summary":"","text":"I loved learning to 'read like a writer' on the MA Creative Writing and Education programme. The deep study of published works, interjected by ‘free writes’ and finished with writing workshops was supportive and formative for my writing practice.
In terms of teaching, the MA was an excellent CPD. Studying at Goldsmiths facilitated new ways of thinking about creative writing pedagogy: stretching the boundaries of today's curriculum and questioning possible applications in the classroom.
I am currently teaching English at secondary level. I write the schemes of work on creative writing throughout the school and enjoy pulling through learnings from the MA at Goldsmiths.
I also write, and following the publication of two short stories, am working on an anthology which I hope to be published in the future.
Make the most of all meetings with tutors! I missed some deadlines due to childcare, and regret that I was not able to access valuable feedback - I would give my back teeth for it these days...
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Lucy-William_Square.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-10-01T11:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2895867","attributes":{"section":"61617","title":"Sergi Gordon","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/sergi-gordon/","summary":"","text":"During the Master's degree in Barcelona, we focused on a deep knowledge of Spanish on different philological aspects, and it was well complemented with specialised subjects like 'Cinema in the Spanish lesson', which gave a more practical side. Overall, the Master's gave me a really solid basis on teaching approaches and the Spanish language.
\nOn the other hand, the PGCE at Goldsmiths focused mainly on practical aspects, especially for the subject lectures, which were the most engaging in the way that Goldsmiths’ teachers showed us how amazing and fun the communicative approach and using target language is.
\nWhen studying a Master's for teaching Spanish to foreigners, we can assume that a possibility is working abroad, and that was my intention. I had already studied abroad thanks to the different programmes that the University of Barcelona has, and I find it very enriching living abroad and learning about other cultures.
\nWhen I arrived at Goldsmiths, I had quite functional English, which improved extremely with living in the UK when I started with the PGCE. It allowed me to see how universities worked here and gave me an insight into how the educational system in England operates.
\nSomething amazing in the PGCE was the teaching of methodology through experience. We spent a few lessons learning Urdu just for us to see how the student is feeling while learning a foreign language, all of this with engaging activities, games, songs, and competitions which enhanced the use of the target language.
\nThe combination of practical learning on the PGCE with the solid pedagogy of the Master's allowed me to have a head start on my teaching career and quickly gain the opportunity to get into positions of responsibility and manage teams with more experienced teachers.
\nI would definitely recommend this partnership programme if you are considering being a teacher and are attracted to the English culture. It is a great opportunity that allows you to have an insight into an amazing profession and live in a vibrant city like London, which was my first idea coming six years ago.
\nI said to myself \"Give it a try, if you like it, amazing; if not, you've got the opportunity to live in London for a year\".
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\nThe variation of activities alongside the course, including dance workshops, career fairs, yoga sessions, and most importantly, the Gold Award, where you could expand your personal and social skills, was the most exciting part of my university experience.
\nMy tutor, Dr Francis Gilbert, and all the guest tutors, like Sita Brahmachari opened a door to new discoveries. I learned how to be creative by attending this course, and without their wonderful guidance, it could never have happened.
\nStudying at ӣƵ as an international student was a truly eye-opening experience. The diversity of London made me feel welcome and inspired me in many ways.
\nI met people from different backgrounds who shared unique stories and perspectives, which helped me grow both as a writer and as a person.
\nGoldsmiths became more than just a university for me; it was a creative home where I learned to express my voice with confidence. It allowed me to connect my culture with others through storytelling.
\nAs a MA Creative Writing & Education student at Goldsmiths, you have the chance to explore the world of creativity in different ways and through various methods.
\nYou create a whole new magical world with your words, one that remains unknown until you bring it to life. For me, these experiences came through writing short stories, novels, picture books, and creative research.
\nIn addition, with the guidance of my tutor Dr Francis Gilbert, I had the opportunity to run some creative workshops at Goldsmiths, where I discovered my passion for teaching creative writing.
\nI loved studying in New Cross because it has such a creative and diverse atmosphere. There was always something inspiring happening around, from art exhibitions and performances to small cafés filled with students sharing ideas.
\nIt felt like being part of a living, artistic community that truly reflected the spirit of Goldsmiths.
\nI am currently working as a learning support assistant in a primary school, supporting children in their learning and helping them build confidence in themselves. I particularly enjoy seeing their progress and being part of their small daily achievements.
\nIn the future, I hope to continue working creatively within education, combining my love for storytelling with supporting children’s learning and emotional growth.
\nFor that reason, I would like to continue my studies in creative writing to explore new ways of connecting creativity with education.
\nI would recommend getting involved in as many activities as you can at Goldsmiths, especially by attending workshops, as the high quality of the programme supports social growth and helps you learn and achieve more.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Maryam.jpg","altimage":"","country":"irIranIslamicRepublicof","department":["Educational Studies","English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-10-28T14:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3246609","attributes":{"section":"62300","title":"Donna Martha","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/donna-martha/","summary":"Retuning back to university was seamless as the staff were very welcoming and supportive.","text":"My favourite part of the MA Social Justice in Education was gaining a wealth of experience during the seminars. Being in a very small cohort meant that there was less inhibition to discuss prominent and pertinent topics.
\nRetuning back to university was seamless as the staff were very welcoming and supportive, especially Dr Chris Millora who is the Head of Programme and my supervisor Faris Sanhaji.
\nThe main impact on me as a person while studying at Goldsmiths was the realisation that I could play a significant part in changing mindsets on how society comes to understand and view social justice in different spectrums.
\nI am a qualified teacher and have always enjoyed educating primary school children.
\nI continue to see my future in education spaces, where I can continue to use the knowledge have gained during my MA to substantially change how global majorities (both staff and student) are received within education settings.
\nI would advise someone coming to study at Goldsmiths to take full advantage of the seminars by confidently contributing during discussion and supporting their growth through diligently reading suggested articles.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-justice-in-education/","programmeText":"MA Social Justice in Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Justice in Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-10-28T11:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3246631","attributes":{"section":"62303","title":"Megan Andersson-Bastable","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/megan-andersson-bastable/","summary":"I really got to witness myself improve academically and I was able to take the knowledge I learned into my professional practice too.","text":"I deeply enjoyed my time on the MA Social Justice in Education. It is so expansive and in-depth, covering a range of topics and all the teaching staff work really hard to make topics engaging while also helping to develop their students critical thinking and research skills.
\nSomething I enjoyed about studying at Goldsmiths on this MA was just how tangible my growth was. I really got to witness myself improve academically and I was able to take the knowledge I learned into my professional practice too.
\nAnother aspect I enjoyed was being able to take modules from other MA programmes.
\nFor example, I took a module that is taught on the MA Arts and Learning course, which allowed me to explore learning in arts and museum contexts - something I have a bit of professional experience in and wasn't expecting to be able to learn on the course.
\nOverall, all the academic and teaching staff are so passionate about the transformative potential of education and the issues facing it today.
\nWhether you're a teacher, working within higher education like me, or even working for an education/community focused charity, this MA really has something for everyone who cares about education and social justice within our society.
\nI have lived in South East London for over 3 years now and I really love it. I really like living within such a short commuting distance to central London while benefiting from the quieter and greener parts of south London.
\nI am currently working as a lead in Widening Participation and Outreach for a university within their Student Success team.
\nI hope to progress in this role to be able to support the university to write and implement their Access and Participation plans, and potentially one day do a PhD in my MA Dissertation topic.
\nChallenge yourself to study topics/modules you might not be as knowledgeable in or interested in at first. You will gain so much and surprise yourself with how much you come out wanting to know more, or even pursue those topics further within your education or career!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Megan.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-social-justice-in-education/","programmeText":"MA Social Justice in Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Social Justice in Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-10-28T15:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3365922","attributes":{"section":"68545","title":"Najwa Haripan","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/pg/najwa-haripan/","summary":"My lecturers were especially supportive, kind and very knowledgeable. They played a huge part on why I enjoyed my Masters.","text":"The best part of my degree was that it opened my perspective towards writing creatively. I always stuck to one genre, but ever since I did my Masters, it gave me the courage to write in genres I have never tried before.
\nDoing an MA in Creative Writing and Education gave me the exposure to read various types of writing which honestly inspired me to explore out of my comfort zone. I couldn't have picked a better university for this wonderful experience.
\nMy lecturers were especially supportive, kind and very knowledgeable. They played a huge part on why I enjoyed my Masters.
\nI was surprised with how incredibly supportive and attentive they were towards me; I will always be grateful towards them.
\nBe open to trying new things and come in without high expectations, less pressure makes the experience more enjoyable.
\nMy favourite part of the area was the cheap prices of food and groceries.
\nI live in central, so shopping for groceries at Iceland before I go home is one of the experiences I miss the most!
\nAnd of course, chilling at Ji's Chicken Shop after a tutorial was such a vibe.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/rhb-college-green.png","altimage":"","country":"bnBruneiDarussalam","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-02-10T19:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1986920","attributes":{"section":"59483","title":"Nathan Timothy","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/educational-studies/ug/nathan-timothy/","summary":"I loved my time at Goldsmiths. If you have an opportunity to study there DO IT!","text":"The people I met at Goldsmiths were fantastic. The PE department was one big family and we all got on really well straight away. The second year was superb because we did a lot of sport and studied how to teach everything. That really helped build my confidence for the challenges I faced later on in my career when I taught PE in a Primary school as a specialist teacher.
Because I'm also a musician, I also met loads of fantastic musicians at Goldsmiths. We formed a function band while at college in 1994 and we are still performing and parties and weddings today!
I'm CEO of Nathan Timothy Foundation - The Songwriting Charity - a charity I set up in 2011.
The thing I love most about it is creating something of value from nothing. I love inspiring children to be creative and confident through music and songwriting. It's a huge buzz!
In addition to working in loads of schools all over the UK, I'm currently in the process of setting up a community studio/ creative space within a school, so I'm excited about that.
I also produce and release my own music through my 3foot6 Records label, and have an album in the pipeline
Going to university is the most wonderful experience if you embrace the opportunity and really take it all in. The friendships I made and the experiences I had really set me up for my career in teaching and as a musician - and everything I've achieved with the Songwriting Charity.
I loved my time at Goldsmiths. If you have an opportunity to study there DO IT!
Being so close to central London and all the opportunities that presents!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Nathan-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/dsc_6386.jpeg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":[],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2022-08-01T18:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2990730","attributes":{"section":"61767","title":"Jennifer Carr","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/ug/jennifer-carr/","summary":"American lit offered up such rich and diverse reading materials, I was immediately drawn in.","text":"I remember looking at more traditional universities and their reading lists and just feeling slightly uninspired by them. Chaucer really isn’t my bag. American lit offered up such rich and diverse reading materials, I was immediately drawn in.
\nThe degree’s most lasting legacy on me was to introduce me to Tony Kushner’s Angels in America- I immediately fell in love with this genre of AIDS literature and activism. That’s when you know you’ve hit on something really special, you’ll come away from a lecture or seminar and find you just want to devour everything ever written in that genre.
\nI’m a TV producer and director in unscripted TV. I’ve produced and directed on Channel 4’s First Dates as well as a bunch of Come Dine with Me.
\nMy role demands thinking on my feet and excellent interpersonal skills.
\nMy favourite part of the job is conducting interviews with contributors. I LOVE when someone tells you something they’ve never told anyone else before. I am constantly fascinated by people, so to sit opposite them and fire away questions all day long is not only a privilege but my idea of heaven.
\nThrow yourself into it- and I don’t just mean the degree, I mean the social side. I went to probably EVERY Club Sandwich there ever was (that was the club night that happened every Wednesday at Goldsmiths' SU).
\nIt was here that I would meet the guy who got me my first runners’ job in TV (I KNEW all those hangovers would be worth it in the end).
\nIt is super easy to get into Central London, but also super easy to just stay in New Cross and hang out with friends at the pub.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Jennifer-Carr.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["TV producer and director"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-02-18T09:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3003833","attributes":{"section":"61788","title":"Rebecca Adusei","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/ug/rebecca-adusei/","summary":"The breadth of literature we explored gave me a significant source of knowledge to draw from and equipped me with invaluable skills.","text":"I studied BA English at Goldsmiths between 2017 - 2020 and I can quite easily say it changed my life.
\nThe breadth of literature we explored on the course not only gave me a significant source of knowledge to draw from; but also equipped me with invaluable skills. Skills such as critical thinking ability, the ability to accurately and sophisticatedly analyse a text and the ability to articulate my arguments well.
\nI found the the Department of English and Creative Writing to be welcoming and encouraging.
\nI am now a PhD student. I particularly like the flexibility that comes along with being a PhD student; both in the choosing of your research and how you choose to allocate your time.
\nDo it!
\nReally take the time to immerse yourself in the university, whether that be making frequent trips to campus, or taking part in extracurricular activities. Also, dedicate time for further reading in your subject - it really does help.
\nAnd, lastly, have faith in yourself, you can do it!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Rebecca-Adusei.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/ug/ba-english/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) English","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["PhD Student","BA (Hons) English"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-03T10:03:33.033Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3003836","attributes":{"section":"61789","title":"Natasha Wren","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/ug/natasha-wren/","summary":"I always felt comfortable getting involved in seminars, and the lecturers took the time to really support my learning.","text":"The first year of my BA English degree was a really great introduction to a wide range of literature, allowing me to discover areas of interest before choosing my next modules. I was surprised by the access to academic skills development, which was helpful in my essay-based course.
\nI also loved how small ӣƵ is, with everything being on one campus. This meant I always felt comfortable getting involved in seminars, and the lecturers had time to really support my learning.
\nI was always encouraged to think outside the box and be creative- which is what ӣƵ is known for.
\nI'm now doing an MSc in Speech and Language Therapy. It's a really nice follow on from my BA, especially because I did some linguistics modules alongside studying literature.
\nI think my biggest piece of advice would be to use all the resources available to you.
\nGo to workshops, reach out to your lecturers and explore all the future pathways available - you might find something you hadn't considered before! The skills you gain during your degree will be used for the rest of your life, even if you end up in a different field.
\nDon't forget to have some fun too, there are some great societies to join and bookshops nearby.
\nSoutheast London is full of parks, cosy bookshops and cafes, which are all great choices for study spots.
\nI also enjoyed sitting in the allotment on campus to do my reading, and there was a gardening society to join too.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Natasha-Wren.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/ug/ba-english/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) English","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) English"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-03T10:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042354","attributes":{"section":"61873","title":"Marlowe Granados","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/ug/marlowe-granados/","summary":"","text":"I enjoyed the breadth of material we explored in class, especially exploring the canon through a critical lens. My favourite class was literature and film which compared film adaptations to their source texts.
\nThe Department of English was lovely because it had a nice mix of academics and writers, while also the students were made up of those who enjoyed literature and were dipping their toes, while others were more pointed towards being working writers.
\nGoldsmiths really honed my craft in a particular way that I would never have experienced otherwise. I was enthusiastically supported by my supervisors.
\nI had already lived in London for a few years prior to Goldsmiths, and had established a strong social circle in London already. Coming into Goldsmiths being a couple of years older than my peers, I didn't look to my experience for friendships but was happily surprised. I made two of my great friends in my creative writing class and have been friends with them ever since that first month at school.
\nI'm the author of Happy Hour, a novel the New York Times called “confident, charismatic and alive to the pleasure of observation.” In 2021, it was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel award and received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus Review.
\nMy work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, The Cut, The Baffler, The Guardian, and more.
\nI currently write a substack called \"From the Desk of Marlowe Granados\" and am at work on my second novel.
\nDon't get too overwhelmed with the workload, gravitate towards the literature that stimulates you and that you are interested in unravelling. Have fun with it!
\nI loved being able to hang out with my friends nearby at the local pubs and restaurants after a day of classes. The social aspect was really fun and lively.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/img_9081_basia.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"caCanada","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/ug/ba-english-creative-writing/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["Author, Writer","BA (Hons) English with Creative Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T16:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3095756","attributes":{"section":"61953","title":"Ticiele Checa","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/ug/ticiele-checa/","summary":"One of my favourite things about studying at Goldsmiths was exploring different types of literature, across different cultures and backgrounds.","text":"One of my favourite things about studying at Goldsmiths was exploring different types of literature, across different cultures and backgrounds, and diving into the technical aspects of writing.
\nI was incredibly lucky to have exceptional professors from early days at Goldsmiths, Helen and Phyllis, during my foundation, Charlotte Scott, who was also my supervisor during my Masters degree in Children’s Literature.
\nI loved to walk into the campus through the back and face the green. On winter days, the fog used to be right there, making it very scenic and dramatic. On summer days, it was a full blast of colours, so joyful.
\nI also enjoyed taking part of the Christian union/group; praying and praising together, I used to lead the worship team by playing guitar every Tuesday evening with them.
\nI also played in the women’s football team during my studies at Goldsmiths, varsity games were fantastic and I had so much fun taking part of it.
\nI am now a published children’s writer, focusing on human agency, something that I was privileged to learn during my Shakespearean studies at Goldsmiths, with Professor Charlotte Scott. This impacted the way I compose my works and build my characters, it changed the narrative making it more interesting and realistic.
\nMy first two books were published at the largest international book fair in Rio (Brazil), known as Bienal do Livro, and subsequently also launched in Minas Gerais and São Paulo at the Bienal do Livro, which also happens there every year.
\nI have continued with my studies, although a bit more business-focused, due to demand, I have concluded a course by Cambridge Judge Business School in Business Analytics and this year, I finished my second master’s in Strategic Leadership and Management by Pearson.
\nI am also a professional photographer, some of my works (travel and composition photography) were exhibited in galleries around the world.
\nI’d recommend taking part in unions, sports, connecting with students from all departments, engaging with your professors in seminars and making use of your time with them reviewing your work.
\nI’d say, do not just stick with your circle, and make an impact on the life of others as well. Smart choices today will speak millions later…you might find amazing people at ӣƵ and connections for life there, but it all depends on the choices that you make.
\nHonour this opportunity...so many people out there dream about it. Make it worth it.
\nMany students at ӣƵ and other universities find their favourite part of their degree to be the opportunity for intellectual exploration and growth. They appreciate the chance to delve deep into their chosen field of study, engage in meaningful discussions with professors and peers, and expand their knowledge and critical thinking skills. The diverse and creative atmosphere at Goldsmiths can be particularly inspiring for those pursuing degrees in fields like Translation Studies, where exposure to different cultures and languages can be enriching.
\nThe experience within a department can vary, but a supportive academic environment and passionate faculty members are often key factors in a positive university experience. Students may also be surprised by the independence and responsibility that comes with university life, as well as the opportunity to meet people from diverse backgrounds.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths can have a profound impact on personal growth, fostering independence, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. These qualities often shape individuals into more well-rounded and confident individuals as they navigate their future careers and life experiences.
\nOne of the highlights of studying in New Cross, South East London, was undoubtedly the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. Meeting new friends from various nationalities added a rich layer of cultural exchange to my academic experience. It opened my eyes to different perspectives, customs, and traditions, fostering a more comprehensive understanding of the world around me.
\nAnother cherished aspect was the vibrant atmosphere of the local library. Regular meetings in the library allowed for focused study sessions and collaborative learning with fellow students. It was a place of intellectual stimulation, where we shared knowledge, exchanged ideas, and worked together to achieve our academic goals. The sense of community within those library walls was truly inspiring and played a significant role in enhancing my educational journey.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths or any university can be an exciting and transformative experience. Here are some general tips and advice for making the most of your university journey:
\n1. Plan your finances
- Create a budget to manage your expenses, including tuition, accommodation, food, and leisure activities.
- Explore scholarship and financial aid options to ease the financial burden.
2. Choose your major wisely:
- Select a major that aligns with your interests, passions, and long-term career goals.
- Don't be afraid to explore different courses before settling on a major.
3. Manage your time effectively:
- Create a study schedule that allows for a balanced life. Allocate time for classes, study sessions, extracurricular activities, and downtime.
- Use tools like calendars and to-do lists to stay organised.
4. Network and build relationships:
- Connect with professors, advisors, and classmates. Building relationships can open up opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
- Attend networking events and career fairs to expand your professional circle.
5. Use university resources:
- Familiarise yourself with the library, academic support services, and career development resources available on campus.
- Take advantage of workshops and seminars to enhance your skills.
6. Stay informed and involved:
- Stay updated on university policies, deadlines, and important dates.
- Participate in student governance or student organisations to have a say in university matters.
Remember that university is a unique opportunity for personal and intellectual growth. It's essential to find a balance between academics and personal development while making the most of your time at Goldsmiths or any other university.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Ben_Pimlott_Building_1775.jpg","country":"saSaudiArabia","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"starred","modified":"2023-09-22T17:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2397029","attributes":{"section":"60516","title":"Elena Philpott","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/elena-philpott/","summary":"","text":"My favourite part of the degree was the hands-on work experience module. I was given the fortunate opportunity to complete a virtual work experience placement with the Open Art Association, in Barcelona. I was able to work in a supported environment to gain experience in the field of professional translation. The team both at the association, and the university, were excellent and I received weekly personalised feedback from a professional translator on how I could improve my own work to such a standard.
\nOrganisation is key! The process is very rewarding and enjoyable, but do make your time more fluid by keeping yourself organised and using a diary to track weekly objectives.
\nI commuted from Kent, where I live, so I didn't spend too much time in the area. Nonetheless, for commuters, the location is very accessible and easy to get to using South Eastern services. Train services also run very regularly to Kings Cross, so being a commuter whilst studying was not an issue.
\n","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Richard_Hoggart_Building_428.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"starred","modified":"2023-10-12T15:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2406465","attributes":{"section":"60538","title":"Luis Abbou","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/luis-abbou/","summary":"","text":"
Goldsmiths was the perfect place to broaden my horizons, not only academically but also as a person. I enjoyed the lectures, which were always interesting and given by knowledgeable and encouraging and entertaining teachers (I'll always remember the one who bought Madeleines as we were discussing Proust's Swann's Way). I got to meet some people who made the journey easier and more fun.
\nBeing able to walk from Goldsmiths to the north of London, such a beautiful walk. When studying at Goldsmiths I also started going to CrossFit to The Yard in Peckham and Arc in Borough as it was close enough to go after (or before) uni. Now I couldn't live without going every week!
\nAfter finishing my MA in Translation, I took up French and I am now finalising a PhD proposal. I've been also looking for jobs, and although I haven't found anything in publishing or journalism (what I'd really like to do), I will soon be interviewed for a position as a Spanish Teacher in a school.
\nWhen studying at Goldsmiths, prioritise active participation, engage with professors, and manage your time wisely. Take advantage of London's vibrant environment, explore the city, and build a supportive network. Balance your lifestyle, seek internships, and plan for your future career, making the most of this enriching experience.
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My favourite part of my degree is the variety of course content we explored.
\nOne example of this was when Dr. Francis Gilbert invited students who graduated from Goldsmiths to share different art forms through creative writing.
\nThese graduates are school teachers who approach creative writing in unique ways, for instance, one alumnus uses rap and rhythm to inspire writing. This creative approach opened my eyes to how I can apply creative writing to various fields.
\nI found Goldsmiths was a very inclusive school and I enjoyed the wide range of diverse experiences we had like these.
\nBefore the term starts, you can email teachers and lecturers to request to audit their classes.
\nBy doing this, you can gain a wider range of knowledge throughout your education and time at Goldsmiths.
\nӣƵ is a fantastic school for international students, offering a richly diverse cultural atmosphere and a wide range of courses.
\nThe variety in the curriculum, along with monthly talks and events, broadened my knowledge and enhanced my overall experience
\nThe work I created during my studies is called \"Flowing Poetry.\" In this project, I cut words and poems out of paper and placed a light behind them. When the light shines through, the words cast shadows on the ground, wall, or any object onto which I project them. These shadowed words create a new context and meaning, inspiring me to continue writing based on these shadows.
\nAn interesting aspect of this project is that when I projected it onto the street, it attracted passersby who would stop to ask about the artwork's meaning. Many of them shared their own writing and poetry with me.
\nI realized that words are not just a means of conveying messages; they also bring people together and serve as a powerful way to communicate.
\nFurthermore, when the paper is lifted into the sky, it feels as though the poetry takes on a second life. Reading the lines against a backdrop of blue sky, the wind gently moves the paper, creating its own rhythm that enhances the experience of reading those words.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/40461730577817_-pic.jpg","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Educational Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-writing-education/","programmeText":"MA Creative Writing & Education","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative Writing & Education"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-11-13T10:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3010954","attributes":{"section":"61804","title":"Roisin Dunnett","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/roisin-dunnett/","summary":"There was really good feedback on work, robust teaching of the craft of writing, critical reading, and self-examination of practice, and lively and interesting talks and exercises.","text":"My favourite part of the degree was the excellent teaching and mentorship I received from the teaching staff. There was really good feedback on work, robust teaching of the craft of writing, critical reading, and self-examination of practice, and lively and interesting talks and exercises.
\nI also really enjoyed the workshop element and working with my peers, many of whom I am still in contact with and share writing with. I enjoyed the mixed discipline element too, studying alongside poets and life writers.
\nEnthusiasm for the subject helps tremendously. Based on my experience on the MA, I would also say that when it comes to postgraduate education, students and teachers with a variety of life experiences contribute to a lively and interesting atmosphere, helping to produce accomplished writers, so I would advise people to see everything they have done before the MA as an asset.
\nMy debut novel, A Line You Have Traced, is due to be published in April in UK, US and Canada by Oneworld, Feminist Press and Knopf (PRH) respectively. As a result of these deals, I was able to spend a large part of 2024 working as an author.
\nI also now work as a librarian in a primary school, running the library and teaching literacy classes to children between the ages of 6 and 11. I really enjoy working with students and giving them the tools to access literature they enjoy. I do a bit of creative writing with them too.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/roisin_dunnett_headshot.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Author and Librarian ","MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-10T09:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3012996","attributes":{"section":"61810","title":"Emily Berry","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/emily-berry/","summary":"I was able to learn from and forge connections with other writers (staff and students), and find a sense of community.","text":"I found it really helpful to have the structure and support of the MA Creative and Life Writing to help develop my writing - a dedicated space that I wouldn't have had otherwise.
\nI was able to learn from and forge connections with other writers (staff and students), and find a sense of community.
\nI am now a poet, writer and editor.
\nCurrently, I'm a Royal Literary Fund fellow, and editor-in-chief of the sleep app Sleep Worlds, as well as working on my own writing projects.
\nEverybody's experience is different. Think of it as a process of discovery.
\nI grew up in north London but had never spent much time south of the river so it was great to discover the other side of my city through studying in New Cross.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/emilyberry_sophiedavidson-resized.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Poet, Writer and Editor","MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-12T11:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3020058","attributes":{"section":"61826","title":"Orlaine McDonald","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/orlaine-mcdonald/","summary":"The course was a real game-changer in how I viewed myself as a writer. It gave me confidence and helped instil a writing practice which continues to serve me.","text":"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Goldsmiths. The MA in Creative and Life Writing was a real game-changer in how I viewed myself as a writer. It gave me confidence and helped instil a writing practice which continues to serve me.
\nI loved the combination of group feedback sessions, 1:1 tutorials and the opportunity to attend seminars by exciting and contemporary writers. A highlight for me was a visit by Andrea Levy, her encouraging words have stayed with me.
\nNew Cross was my home and place of work for over 20 years. It was wonderful to be able to study in such a vibrant place.
\nI have just published my debut novel 'No Small Thing' (Serpent's Tail) so it's been an exciting time.
\nI'm currently enjoying promoting and meeting other readers and writers, whilst I start thinking about novel number two!
\nDive in and say yes to everything!
\nTake up all the opportunities offered, but also get out into the local community and support the shops, pubs & restaurants.
","image":"","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Author","MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-19T16:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042341","attributes":{"section":"61869","title":"Karen McLeod","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/karen-mcleod/","summary":"","text":"My favourite part of the MA in Creative and Life Writing was the lectures with visiting writers, the one-on-one tutorials, meeting a dynamic group of writers, plus the term I studied Life Writing.
\nGoldsmiths has a unique energy, one which helped me drop into an intensely personal and artistic space. One which I'd been longing for.
\nThe year was life-changing. It gave me back my creative wonder and helped me discover the perimeters for my latest book.
\nI now write and perform for a living, as well as teach creative writing.
\nI especially like teaching memoir/life writing to community groups as there is a transformative spark when people get to tell their stories. There is a natural release and infinite beauty in the 'true' story.
\nFuture wise - a new novel, I hope soon. As well as more teaching in different areas and community settings.
\nBe open to everything. Go to all the lectures you can, even the ones not on your course. Soak it all in. Use the indie bookshop next door (The Word).
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T15:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042344","attributes":{"section":"61870","title":"Nikkitha Bakshani","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/nikkitha-bakshani/","summary":"","text":"The MA in Creative & Life Writing taught me how to trust my creative instincts, as well as how to apply just the right amount of criticism.
\nIt gave me the time, space, encouragement, and technical skills to turn a disparate collection of stories into a novel. Being in a workshop where there was so much mutual respect was invaluable.
\nI work in marketing, but I continue to write on the side. My novel, Ghost Chilli, was published in 2024 and I hope to continue publishing more.
\nI would say attend every event you can, take advantage of the library and Goldsmiths CCA, and just be really present and engaged with what's going on in your surroundings.
\nBeing an international student at Goldsmiths was great because I met so many other students from other parts of the world, as well as Londoners/people from the UK. It was a great microcosm of the city.
\nIt's just such a cool area. I love the Deptford Cinema, Iyengar Yoga Centre, the library, the CCA, and Mughead Coffee.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/bakshani_author_photo.jpg","altimage":"","country":"usUnitedStates","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T15:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042346","attributes":{"section":"61871","title":"Grainne Lyons","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/grainne-lyons/","summary":"","text":"Studying the MA in Creative & Life Writing at Goldsmiths gave me both confidence and support. I particularly enjoyed the guest tutors whose one-on-one support helped my writing to develop and grow.
\nThere was a mix of ages and backgrounds on the course that I found encouraging and it felt like a supportive environment. I also really enjoyed the wider cultural life on campus and meeting international students.
The course impacted me in terms of confidence as it made me believe that I was a writer and that I had talent.
I am a published non-fiction author and a television producer, developing and making documentaries.
Doing the course helped me to work on story and writing as part of my TV career and I enjoy both working in teams and that my work is seen by a wide audience.
I am in discussion with an agent about writing another book.
Fully engage in the cultural life of the university and of London. It can be expensive but the friendships that I made at Goldsmiths remain in my mind many years later.
\nI enjoyed living in New Cross and exploring Greenwich and Peckham, parts of London that I didn't know.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Author, Television Producer","MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T16:04:24.024Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042349","attributes":{"section":"61872","title":"Ross Raisin","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/ross-raisin/","summary":"","text":"I think I found Goldsmiths less culturally exclusive than I perhaps, naively, imagined. It was a very welcoming, inclusive place; still is. By far the most enjoyable aspect of being there was the community of my peers, fellow emerging writers, and the support and friendship of the creative writing cohort.
\nThat, and the tutors. I was fortunate enough to have some great ones, whose friendship and counsel continued years beyond my graduation.
\nSince graduating, I am now writing (novels mainly, but also short fiction) and teaching creative writing. Much of the way in which I was taught at ӣƵ informs, now, the way in which I teach, myself.
\nIt's a stage. It's not a time during which you should exert so much pressure upon yourself to make it count that you suppress the enjoyment of the experience. It's not going to make or break your future, your life, but it can be an excellent springboard.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/download.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T16:04:55.055Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3042358","attributes":{"section":"61874","title":"Susannah Dickey","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/ma/susannah-dickey/","summary":"","text":"I loved studying at Goldsmiths. I met a lot of stone-cold legends, many of whom I'm still friends with now.
\nThe reading list for MA Creative & Life Writing introduced me to work by writers I wouldn't have sought out independently, completely overhauling what I previously understood about the potentials of poetry and fiction.
\nAs a result my practice completely changed, and another consequence of the course was the tutors encouraged me to take writing seriously, to think of myself as a writer and to approach my own practice with serious intent.
\nWhile at Goldsmiths I finished my debut novel, Tennis Lessons, which was published in 2020 by Doubleday UK. I also wrote the short story which went on to become my second novel, Common Decency, published in 2022.
\nI'm currently working full-time as a writer - I've published two novels and one poetry collection, with a third novel and another collection on the way.
\nI supplement the money I make writing with freelance work - teaching, editing, manuscript assessments, writing commissions - and I love the freedom the work gives me, the opportunity to design my own creative timetable and to really dedicate myself to writing.
\nI'm hoping the future looks a lot like the present: more writing, much writing, more books, death.
\nYou're never going to regret being a nerd about it all - find a subject you have an inexhaustible enthusiasm for and let that enthusiasm sustain you.
\nThe Marquis of Granby is one of the best pubs in London. I also loved the Goldsmiths library - the printers and I developed a highly symbiotic relationship.
\n","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/sd1.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-life-writing/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Life Writing","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Writer","MA Creative & Life Writing"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-10T16:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2962572","attributes":{"section":"61736","title":"Haleh Agar","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/english-and-creative-writing/pg/haleh-agar/","summary":"I love that I can share my work and research with other students and lecturers, both within the Department of English and Creative Writing and beyond.","text":"
My favourite thing about Goldsmiths has been how there are lots of opportunities for interdisciplinary studies.
\nI love that I can share my work and research with other students and lecturers, both within the Department of English and Creative Writing and beyond. And I can learn about exciting work that's going on in other departments through events run by the various learning centres, like for example, through the Centre for Feminist Reseach.
\nGet involved!
\nIf there is something you've been curious about, take the leap and sign up- whether that's to a club, or just popping into different events.
\nMy practice-led PhD explores colonialism’s legacy in the Middle East. The creative part of my thesis is a re-imagining of ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and is set in the context of the 1953 coup in Iran whereby the CIA and MI6 worked together to overthrow the democratic government in order to keep control of Iranian oil.
\n‘Coo’, my gothic satire novel, aims to prevent the erasure of context as understanding the Middle East today requires looking back to the western-led coup in 1953. The novel-in-progress has received the 2024 Literature Matters award from the Royal Society of Literature.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/haleh_agar_2024.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["English and Creative Writing"],"programme":"/pg/mphil-phd-creative-writing/","programmeText":"MPhil/PhD Creative Writing","degreeType":"MPhil/PhD","meta":["MPhil/PhD Creative Writing"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-01-21T15:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1986924","attributes":{"section":"59484","title":"Samia Khatoon","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/history/ug/samia-khatoon/","summary":"My history degree helped me develop skills in research, analysis and has also given me practical experience.","text":"What surprised me about studying at Goldsmiths was the diverse number of students. You had students from all over the world studying at ӣƵ and that was quite a unique and enjoyable experience for me. My history degree helped me develop skills in research and analysis, and has also given me practical experience from my placement module.
\nMy favourite part about studying at ӣƵ is the café on campus. It's a great place to go to study!
\nFor anyone thinking about studying at Goldsmiths, I would say take advantage of all the opportunities at university, whether that's joining a society, or making use of the career service, do it all.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/samia-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/samia_1-copy.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["History"],"programme":"/ug/ba-history/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) History","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) History"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2022-08-01T19:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2084822","attributes":{"section":"59686","title":"Lukasz Czacharowski","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/history/ug/lukasz-czacharowski/","summary":"My lecturers without a doubt contributed largely to my academic development during my time at Goldsmiths.","text":"What I enjoy the most about ӣƵ is the wide range of studies available to me. From Histories of Sexualities, The First World War to Social History and American History, all modules which I took at Goldsmiths were intellectually challenging and fascinating.
My favourite part about this university is definitely the staff which I found always very helpful. My lecturers without a doubt contributed largely to my academic development during my time at Goldsmiths. They encouraged me to pursue further academic career.
My stay at ӣƵ also exposed me to collaboration with other students from all around the world. Studying at Goldsmiths proved to be a truly international experience
My main advice to students coming to ӣƵ is to be proactive and ask as many questions as possible. I found lecturers at Goldsmiths to be very engaged in encouraging students' personal development. Assistance from my lecturers allowed me to further develop my interest in modern American Political and Intellectual History and helped me to prepare for my Masters application.
\nAs someone from outside the UK, studying at ӣƵ allowed me to gain experience with a very different educational system. Naturally, it also allowed me to further master my English skills. Both of these things will be useful for me later in my academic career.
\nSouth East London is without a doubt a very diverse place where everyone can find something for themselves. New Cross itself is very vibrant with lots of cafés, bars and restaurants. Places like Brockley or Telegraph Hill, however, are much more quiet and peaceful.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Lukasz-Czacharowski-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Lukasz-Czacharowski-main-profile.jpg","country":"plPoland","department":["History"],"programme":"/ug/ba-history/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) History","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) History"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2022-11-17T12:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1986918","attributes":{"section":"59481","title":"Angus Bamford","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/ug/angus-bamford/","summary":"The diversity of the course allowed me to transition my practice from being not just an artistic practitioner but to a sociologist, urbanist and designer.","text":"As a contemporary dancer, I was disillusioned with the ways in which artists were treated as they became professionals. Due to this disillusionment, I was thrilled to find the BA Arts Management course at Goldsmiths. I wanted to learn how to maybe create my own dance company or support the transformation of arts policy and industry norms so that artists could be treated fairly in their professional endeavours.
\nIn my first two years of the course, I learned a variety of skills from events management, audience development and fundraising to art history, visual culture and economics. This array of learning opportunities and directions enabled me to craft my educational journey and become inspired to seek new endeavours. From amazing lectures and seminars in my first and second years, I become enthused to shift my practice in the third year from arts management as ‘the management of the arts’ to be rather about ‘the arts for management’. I was supported in this journey by the lecturers and staff, who were able to support me in finding placements at the National Trust and Goodsted (who I now work with).
\nThe course helped me have a deeper understanding of what the arts are and where they can be applied. The diversity of the course allowed me to transition my practice from being not just an artistic practitioner but to a sociologist, urbanist and designer. The course was the foundation of my multi-disciplinary perspective of arts management and creative leadership, helping me progress onto a master's programme and find meaningful work in the arts and creative industries.
\nHaving graduated, I now work within the tech startup ecosystem with Goodsted, a SaaS (software as a service) social enterprise, that supports changemakers and empowers others to take action progressing the human and environmental causes that matter to them.
\nWhile working I progressed onto a Masters degree in Service Design at the Royal College of Art. Service design is about being human-centred, using design methods and systems thinking to create actions that tackle challenges – whether it be for people, the planet, or profit. I bring my knowledge and experiences from the arts management course into a lot of what I do, and it has truly been a key component of my current and future professional practice.
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","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Valerie-Taylor-Roberts-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Valerie-Taylor-Roberts.jpg","country":"nlNetherlands","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-18T17:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"117385","attributes":{"section":"43555","title":"Dianne Squires","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/dianne-squires/","summary":"Dianne is now Senior Account Coordinator in Barbados-based marketing communications firm, G&A Communications Inc.","text":"Dianne is now Senior Account Coordinator in Barbados-based marketing communications firm, G&A Communications Inc. She earned her first ten years of experience in the creative industries sector in the arts as dancer, choreographer and teacher. After completing the Masters programme in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths College with distinction in 2006, she was temporarily contracted to the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus in Barbados.
\nThere she planned and implemented programmes in music, dance, theatre and visual arts, as well as assisting with the teaching of dance in the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree. While there she also completed an experimental work Bodytalk that explores her major choreographic interest - the development of a contemporary Caribbean performance style drawing on rich traditional body talk or body language of the peoples of the region.
\nIt was also at the EBCCI that she began to recognise the increasing need for strong marketing communications to promote and educate about the arts among various target audiences. She later completed a professional certificate in Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising with the University of the West Indies Open Campus Barbados in 2009. She now manages a portfolio of clients, ensuring that a variety of communications needs are met: from the development of special publications to print, web and out-of-home advertising and from brand development to public relations. While a majority of her work is in the corporate world she continues to play an advisory role in the arts sector.
\nWith a BA (Hons) Visual Arts degree from the University of Salford, Nadezhda has an extensive background as a practitioner in the visual arts, but her heart always lay with theatre and she finds working on theatrical productions to be the perfect combination of creativity and organisational skills.
\nDuring her time on the course, Nadezhda was thrilled to meet so many professionals from every area of the arts and beyond, both among her peers and lecturers. Certainly, the most valuable experience was the opportunity to do a six-month work placement at LIFT. This served as an extension to all the taught material on the course, and tied in with the practical implications of art administration.
\nSoon after completing the course, Nadezhda joined Newbury Productions, as a producer of touring theatre, on an exciting journey to expanding the company’s work and presenting international theatre to a UK audience. In addition, to her formal employment, she also worked as a freelance producer on several shows, including a site specific performance in London in October 2014, Sarah Kane's Crave at the Prague Quadrennial in June 2015, and Crushed Shells and Mud - a new play by Bruntwood Prize winner Ben Musgrave - at the Southwark Playhouse, in the fall of 2015.
\nAt present, Nadezhda is working for Playing ON - a theatre company giving voice to disenfranchised people - on Philip Osment's new play Hearing Things. This is a large project, which involves producing the play, a series of satellite events, part of a larger festival around mental health awareness, and a drama workshop for mental wellbeing, all in collaboration with and taking place at the Albany Theatre in Deptford.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Nadezhda-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Nadezhda.jpg","country":"bgBulgaria","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-04-11T17:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"117545","attributes":{"section":"43576","title":"Nahum ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/nahum-mantra/","summary":"Nahum is the Founding Director of KOSMICA, a global institute founded in 2011 with the mission to establish a platform for critical, cultural and poetic discourse on our relationship with outer space and the impact of space activities here on Earth.","text":"Nahum’s ouvre goes deep into human experience by contrasting our perceptions through unlikely perspectives. Navigating between the real and the imaginary his work produces events that reframe the way we understand the world. He often employs outer space technologies, illusionism, hypnosis and music to guide audiences into unsettling journeys to raise critical dialogues about the politics of existence. Nahum’s multidisciplinary work orchestrates a wide range of media that includes performance, installation, video, music, drawing and storytelling.
\nNahum has worked on various space missions for artistic purposes with the major space agencies including NASA, ESA, Roscosmos and SpaceX. He is the first artist to launch an interactive artwork into outer space in 2018. Nahum has served as the Chair for the Committee for the Cultural Utilisation of Space (ITACCUS), at the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in Paris. In 2014, he was the first artist to be awarded the title of Young Space Leader for his unique cultural contributions to astronautics and space exploration. He is the Founding Director of KOSMICA, a global institute founded in 2011 with the mission to establish a platform for critical, cultural and poetic discourse on our relationship with outer space, space exploration and the impact of these activities here on Earth. The Institute develops initiatives that bridge art and humanities, the space sector and wider society.
\nAs a keynote speaker he has toured in various countries around the world presenting topics about creativity, innovation, interdisciplinary collaborations and diversity. Nahum has developed a series of unique performance-talks where he introduces ideas while performing on stage. He often presents his work alongside Nobel Laureates and international leaders in the fields of technology, science and culture. Nahum’s work has been widely exhibited in all continents including countries like USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, UK, France, Sweden, Russia, Australia, Taiwan, China, Japan, Brazil amongst others.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Nahum-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Nahum-2018.jpg","country":"mxMexico","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-03-31T18:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"141834","attributes":{"section":"48226","title":"Ray Kang ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/ray-kang-/","summary":"\" Serving for Samsung’s in-house advertising agency (Cheil Worldwide) for more than 5 years was the trigger for me to enter this course, because finding the sustainable harmony between the visual art and conventional industries has felt been my vocation since the beginning of my career.\"","text":"I studied Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths from September 2009 to January 2011. Serving for Samsung’s in-house advertising agency (Cheil Worldwide) for more than 5 years was the trigger for me to enter this course, because finding the sustainable harmony between the visual art and conventional industries has been my vocation since the beginning of my career.
\nAfter the incomparable experience in Goldsmiths, I went to back to Cheil Worldwide and leaded the innovation lab, which was aimed to diversify marketing and communication solutions. Feeling the thirst for the contemporary art scene, I decided to join the exhibition team of Artsonje center, which is said to be the ground zero of Korean contemporary visual art. I participated in several non-traditional exhibitions and performances, which broaden my understanding and networks in Korean contemporary art.
To answer rising needs of collaboration among various forms of arts, design, architecture and business, I again made the decision to go back to business side and build the new form of creative area. This time I joined SK Planet (www.skplanet.com), the globally leading IT platform company which also has advertising and marketing communication function. In this company, I developed the new motor show design for the Kia, the robot garden-which stands for sustainable ecology in IT world -and several space-involved marketing tools. Since my passion for the contemporary visual art still remains, I also founded and run the independent art space, ‘SeongsuZang’, which is meant to embrace “outcast”’ and ”unsuccessful” attempts of any types of contemporary art.
Most recently I spent summer 2015 working as Academic Researcher at KMS Blackspace in Munich, consulting on how this German space design corporation can focus on Asian business building. I was also awarded a partial scholarship to the MBA at Berlin School of Creative Leadership.
When I first started at ӣƵ in September 2013 (MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway) I had already been working at the Really Useful Group for several months, digitising and cataloguing the Andrew Lloyd Webber music library. I had studied Music at undergrad loved working with music in such an exciting setting, but wanted to really expand my understanding of the industry, related fields, and practises outside of London and beyond the UK. The guest speakers that we met in the first few months of the course really opened my eyes to the possibilities of what a creative mind (with a love of logistics and organisation, like mine!) could do. I interned with Classical Opera, where I worked on an audience development scheme to help the company's upcoming performance of La Clemenza di Tito reach more local students and young people.
\nMy role at RUG evolved, and I was able to engage with other departments in the company using what I'd learned at ӣƵ about fundraising, marketing, management and staffing structures, and the role of West End Theatre in the wider UK and European theatre industry. Two of the best experiences I had were working on the Cats revival at the Palladium in November 2014, and preparing scores for School of Rock: The Musical on Broadway.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Jess-Robertson-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Jess-Robertson-resized.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy-music-pathway/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-06-29T16:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"142328","attributes":{"section":"48298","title":"Jack Dean ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/jack-dean/","summary":"\"After graduating, I worked for two years as General Manager at the Bike Shed Theatre, then embarked on a full time career as a freelance theatre maker and writer.\"","text":"After graduating, I worked for two years as General Manager at the Bike Shed Theatre, then embarked on a full time career as a freelance theatre maker and writer.
\nIn 2014 I was commissioned by Camden People's Theatre to create \"Camden on the Moon\" as part of 20:20 Vision.
\nIn 2015 I created \"Grandad and the Machine\", a steampunk fairytale for grown ups, which is still touring. The development of the show was supported by ACE, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Apples and Snakes. I received a commission from the Unlimited fund for disabled artists to tour the piece, including a showcase at the South Bank Centre.
\nIn early 2016 I was commissioned by ARC Stockton and The Civic, Barnsley to create my first piece for children aged 3-7. Supported by ACE, \"Horace and the Yeti\" saw me take a major step forward in terms of size of production team, and working with another performer for the first time. Audience reactions were extremely positive and I will tour the piece in 2017.
\nAs an artist working in spoken word and poetry I have performed at prestigious venues such as the Bowery Poetry Club, New York, the BBC Radio 4 National Poetry Slam and Latitude Festival. I won an Ideastap Innovators Award in 2013 and toured extensively with Apples and Snakes as part of Public Address 2. My debut poetry collection, Poems for Grown Up Children, is published by Burning Eye Books.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Jack-Dean-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Jack-Dean.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-07-13T15:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"142331","attributes":{"section":"48300","title":"J J El-Far ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/j-j-el-far/","summary":"\"I am confident that the experience and expertise I gained at Goldsmiths will continue to open doors for me throughout my professional life.\"","text":"I am an Arab American artist and creative producer based in Harlem, NYC. When I was looking into graduate schools for arts administration, I initially thought about staying in New York, but the programs were all either 2 or 3 years long, and prohibitively expensive. Working for the British Council as the Arts Program Coordinator, I produced arts programs that supported cultural relations between the US and UK, which exposed me to British artists and culture. I knew I had found the right fit with Goldsmiths. I was intrigued by the notion of focusing on the UK’s cultural policy, which I consider to be superior to the United States’ as well as the international aspects of the program. The thought of living in London for a year, which is a true global crossroads and cultural mecca, was even more enticing. Plus the program ended up being more cost effective and time efficient, so that sealed the deal.
\nI found the program to be very well rounded, and while some of the material was remedial for me having worked in the field for several years already, I found that dedicating time to the study of best practice and cultural policy was still very helpful and rewarding. I particularly enjoyed the sessions about marketing and audience development, business planning, and the visits from arts professionals. During my spring semester, I worked three days a week at Artsadmin, a position that counted as my work placement. There I served as Assistant Producer on the Two Degrees Festival of art, climate change and social action, and had the opportunity to work with world-class artists on public art events around the city.
\nThe British Council was very generous to hold my position for me until I returned from London. Shortly after resuming my post, I was promoted to Arts Officer where I now have greater responsibility over our partnerships and program management. I am also the Co-Founder was Creative Director of the Harlem Arts Festival, which supports and presents emerging artists for the Harlem community. I have recently become Chair of HAF’s board, and decided to focus my energies on long-term organizational development, board growth and artistic partnerships. Since graduating from college with a dual B.A. in Theater Arts and International Studies, I have always been focused on building a career in the arts with an international scope, while being an advocate for progressive policies and incorporating social justice agendas within the arts in the US.
\nAs a member of Theatre Communications Group’s Young Leaders of Color, Women of Color in the Arts, and Theatre Without Borders, I was glad to expand my professional network to include my incredible classmates from around the world, and gain valuable contacts in the arts sector in Britain. Previously, I co-founded and was Executive Director of Hybrid Theatre Works, an international theater collective, which created over 60 original works using non-traditional space and new media. While at Goldsmiths I was invited by the American Embassy in Cairo, Egypt to consult and lead workshops on creative producing. I am confident that the experience and expertise I gained at Goldsmiths will continue to open doors for me throughout my professional life.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/JJ-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/JJ-professional-headshot.jpg","country":"usUnitedStates","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-07-13T15:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"144594","attributes":{"section":"48668","title":"Annette Brook","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/annette-brook/","summary":"Annette is a playwright and has had work shown at Soho Theatre, Brockley Jack Studio, Theatre503 and The Feminist Library.","text":"Annette has managed to combine both her BA English (also Goldsmiths) and MA Arts Administration degrees working at Spread the Word (London’s writer development agency) for five years in three different roles and as Communications Manager for the Royal Society of Literature since 2013. At the RSL she is responsible for external communications including website, social media, press, advertising, publicity, e newsletter and manages the team of Volunteers. She is a trustee of Peckham Platform, a community gallery in south London.
\nAnnette is a playwright and has had work shown at Soho Theatre, Brockley Jack Studio, Theatre503 and The Feminist Library. She was a 2015-16 Jerwood Arvon Mentee.
\nDuring her time on the MA she particularly enjoyed her work placement with Writernet (playwright development organisation) and writing her dissertation on social class and theatre. She also liked the mix of cultural policy alongside the more practical elements and visiting a range of arts and cultural organisations to meet those who had forged a successful career in the arts.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Annette-Brook-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Me_Copenhagen.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-09-01T15:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146508","attributes":{"section":"49033","title":"Michelle Aizpuru","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/michelle-aizpuru/","summary":"\"The diversity in personal and professional backgrounds and interests made the dialogue rich and stimulating and for that I will be forever grateful to have been able to study at Goldsmiths.\"","text":"To begin with, I was so interested and confident in what this Masters had to offer that it was the only programme, and University I applied for. Today, I am still as confident as when I started, but also very happy and satisfied knowing I took the right decision.
\nThe Arts Administration & Cultural Policy programme, and the way is conducted not only broadened my perspective and possibilities, but opened my mind and deepened my knowledge about the strong and growing relationships between the social, political, and business spheres with the arts and culture.
\nI must say, that the major jewels at Goldsmiths were my course mates, and other fellow students on different programmes. The passion, intelligence, wit, and interests of them all made everyday the most interesting day. The diversity in personal and professional backgrounds and interests made the dialogue rich and stimulating and for that I will be forever grateful to have been able to study at Goldsmiths.
\nGoldsmiths positively, and radically changed the way my mind operates. The knowledge and skills gained at Goldsmiths have become intrinsic to my personal, and professional life. It gave me the drive and confidence to pursue my interests with strict attention to detail at the same time as having comprehensive contextual information for every matter.
\nThe day after handing in my dissertation I was hired to work in the John Armleder, Ai Weiwei, and Yoshitomo Nara Summer exhibition in Mykonos, organized by Frahm & Frahm; and it has been an amazing experience.
\nI know this is the beginning of a very fulfilling personal and professional life. Michelle is the Associate Director at Patrícia Conde Gallery
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Michelle-Aizapuro-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Michelle-Aizapuro.jpg","country":"mxMexico","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-10T18:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146509","attributes":{"section":"49034","title":"Mica Cutts ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/mica-cutts/","summary":"\"The MA Administration and Cultural Policy course covers a very wide range of topics, providing me with a multitude of transferable skills and knowledge that allow me to enter a variety of different fields of work.\"","text":"The MA Administration and Cultural Policy course covers a very wide range of topics, providing me with a multitude of transferable skills and knowledge that allow me to enter a variety of different fields of work.
\nI have been assisting Tonbridge School's art gallery since finishing the course, but most recently I have been offered a position at an indoor climbing facility as the Head of Marketing, alongside training to become a climbing coach.
\nThe course has given me the opportunity to turn my climbing hobby into a prosperous career.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Mica-Cutts-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Mica-Cutts.JPG","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-10T18:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146510","attributes":{"section":"49035","title":"Cecilie Dreyer","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/cecilie-dreyer/","summary":"My studies at Goldsmiths led me to see the music business in a new way.","text":"\"I started at ӣƵ after completing a BSc degree of Economics and Business Administration, during which I had obtained work experience in the music business in Copenhagen and Los Angeles. During my studies at Goldsmiths I was working at Kartel Music Group focusing on business development analysis and the development of non-financial KPIs to measure performance of their service clients.
\nMy studies at Goldsmiths led me to see the music business in a new way. The MA Arts Admin course introduced me to various business models in the wider creative industries, which mainly provided me with a new understanding of how to foster and grow artistic talent, especially in the music industry, in the most cost-effective way. The practical focus of the music pathway course pushed me to take my new understanding and form it into a real-life project, thus, Banders was founded.
\nBanders is a new start-up aiming to empower the generation of do-it-OURselves creators. The mission is to facilitate relationships in the wider creator-sphere, through technology that employs creative passion for music. The team currently consists of 6 members located in San Francisco, Los Angeles and London. The platform will launch soon. I am currently the director of the company on a full-time basis.\"
\nCecilie is Director & Founder at Banders Ltd
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Cecilie-Dreyer-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/IMG_Cecilie-Dreyer.JPG","country":"dkDenmark","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy-music-pathway/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-10T18:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146512","attributes":{"section":"49036","title":"Gloria Guan ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/caifeng-guan-/","summary":"\"During this Master's journey, whilst taking part in respectful debates, critical thoughts, challenges and new ideas, I have learnt from professors, tutors and peers alike.\"","text":"ӣƵ is a warm, supportive and inclusive community. I have developed many authentic friendships and a better version of myself. During this Master's journey, whilst taking part in respectful debates, critical thoughts, challenges and new ideas, I have learnt from professors, tutors and peers alike. It has given me a solid foundation and opened up new possibilities for my future career in the art world.
\nI have been working for a commercial contemporary art gallery since I completed my Master studies. Meanwhile, I also work as an independent art critic. The Goldsmiths Masters degree has guided me in the right direction, and even though what I will do eventually is still uncertain, I now have the confidence and ability I need to build my career.
In 2017 I became Operations Director of Star Center for Contemporary Art which located in Beijing China.
Since August 2016, I have worked as a Public Relations Assistant at Musée d'Orsay in Paris, organizing launch events of new exhibitions such as Spectaculaire Second Empire, La Peinture Américaine des années 1930, Frédéric Bazille. I really love it!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Zelie-Roche-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Zelie-Roche.jpg","country":"frFrance","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-14T18:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146556","attributes":{"section":"49043","title":"Hoo-Ron Yau","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/hoo-ron-yau/","summary":"After completing his MA in 2016, Hoo-Ron works at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority as the Performing Arts officer (Theatre).","text":"Before my Goldsmiths time, I was a stage manager; now I am a performing arts officer (theatre) in the biggest ever arts development project in Hong Kong - the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD). My MA study in Goldsmiths has made this migration to another professional position in the cultural industry possible.
What the year-long programme struck me most was the balance between academic studies and placement opportunities. The insights and inspirations from the various arts fields taught like theatre, museum, music, dance, policies, etc elevated my imagination on new possibilities in the use of arts and culture. The invaluable experience of internship at Hackney Showroom opened my eyes on how off-west theatres operate in London. The passionate team of Hackney has shown me how theatre should be to society, minority, and diversity. At the end, my dissertation was on analysing the development of the 40-hectare WKCD in the context of creative city, with the emphasis on humanity and sustainability.
For the long road ahead, I wish I could make a difference because of what I have learned at Goldsmiths, be it cultural, social and beyond.
\"I graduated summa cum laude with my BA in Arts Administration & Theatre from Drury University in Missouri, USA. While my passion for the performing arts led me to work with the school’s Department of Theatre as the Development Assistant, it was my senior capstone project, a placemaking report in support of a burgeoning creative district in my university’s town, which galvanised my passion for urban studies and placemaking.
I knew that although the birthplace of the Creative Placemaking movement began in the States with William H Whyte, Jane Jacobs and Kevin Lynch in the 1960s and 70s and Ann Markusen and Anne Gadwa in the early 2000's, the real frontier for the implementation of contemporary thinking was happening in rapidly changing cities like London. In Goldsmiths, I saw my opportunity to complete my post-grad studies immersed in one of the urban hubs I had sought to study.
My interest in placemaking and regeneration led me to an internship with Futurecity, a global cultural placemaking consultancy, where I began working as part of the strategy team. Tasked with unlocking the potential of a site and sussing out ways to leverage private funds to create meaningful interactions between new and existing residential communities, the team has brokered significant cultural partnerships with the likes of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, created meaningful community engagement projects and delivered an ever-increasing portfolio of world-class public art installations. Fours years on and I'm now working as the Projects Controller for the team, overseeing the delivery of our portfolio of strategy and arts delivery projects and developing the structures for new work. My job affords me the privilege to see first hand how our urban spaces are transforming and how integral arts and culture are to preserving authentic communities.\"
As a classically trained singer I came to Goldsmiths unsure of how I would use the MA in a professional manner but soon came to discover that my passion for unlocking the potential increase for audiences and interest in Western Art Music- especially that of Opera, would be best served by committing my coursework and skills to arts education.
\nDuring the MA I focused my dissertation on the cultural education agenda in place in England. The ability to conduct this research in an institution that encourages lateral thinking and reaching beyond the bounds of societal structures, was truly empowering.
\nI am currently an intern with Saatchi Gallery, assisting with the schools programme. This has been a fantastic opportunity where I have gained the know-how to facilitate learning initiatives for a variety of school ages and learning abilities, in addition to furthering the administrative skills honed during an internship with the prestigious music seminar IMS-Prussia Cove.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/victoria-Forsey-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/victoria-Forsey.jpg","country":"caCanada","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy-music-pathway/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-14T18:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"146675","attributes":{"section":"49051","title":"Michael Budiman Mulyadi","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/michael-budiman-mulyadi/","summary":"Being in London, the epicentre of arts and culture, I managed to develop contacts with many influential figures in the world of the arts.","text":"With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, I worked at IBM Corporation as asales and product manager for 6 years doing solution sales and marketing before I enrolled in MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy: Music Pathway at Goldsmiths.
\nThe first few months at Goldsmiths opened my eyes to the richness and importance of critical contemporary cultural studies and also confirmed my strong conviction of the inevitable association of arts and business enterprise. The course and the atmosphere at ӣƵ also nurtured my entrepreneurial spirit and pushed me to embrace DIY culture that is very beneficial for my current work.
Interning at Stagetext as Digital Research Intern also formed my worldview on the importance of accessibility in the arts and also gave me real experience working in an enterprising arts organisation. Focusing my dissertation on classical music performances in historical churches in Central London, I gained significant insights on placemaking, the relationship of culture, art, and current religious spaces in London while also developing my ability to conduct research and to think critically. By being in London, the epicentre of arts and culture, I managed to develop contacts with many influential figures in the world of the arts, compared to when I was in Indonesia.
After graduating in September 2016, I took up a new teaching posts: Lecturer and Coordinator for Arts Management concentration in Universitas Pelita Harapan Conservatory of Music, Music Director for UPH Symphony Orchestra and Orkes Simfoni Universitas Indonesia ‘Mahawaditra’. I also started a new role as Consultant, developing business initiatives, governance and marketing programmes for local arts organisations. In May 2017, Creative Economy Agency of the Republic of Indonesia appoints me to sit as member of their assessment committee and contribute to the building of Creative Economy System through creative cities network initiative.
\nMIchael is also Founder & Editor-in-Cheif of Musical Promenade, and an Independent Business & Marketing Consultant
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\nThe Arts Administration and Cultural Policy course provided me with a great variety of transferable skills which have provided me job opportunities within and beyond art.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Riikka-Lahti-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Riikka-Lahti.jpg","country":"fiFinland","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2016-11-23T17:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"148546","attributes":{"section":"49358","title":"Nancy Galenianou","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/nancy-galenianou-/","summary":"For the last several years, Nancy has been working in the arts sector as a freelance event organizer as well as a performer.","text":"Nancy (Dionysia) Galenianou was born in Crete, Greece. After she finished school, she decided to join the Mediterranean Studies department in the University of Aegean where she studied international relations and organizations. Afterwards, she traveled to London to study in Goldsmiths College her MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy, where she gained a wide and innovative perspective regarding management and the accomplishment of an art project.
For the last several years, Nancy has been working in the arts sector as a freelance event organizer as well as a performer. Her goal has always been to find a way to combine in the best possible way the business priorities of a project with the needs of the artists. For the last three years, Nancy has been involved in organizing several events including children’s theatre, musical theatre, dance festivals, and at the moment she is working in the contemporary dance company Fysalida Dance as PR manager.
I belong to the Bunun Tribe of Taiwanese Indigenous peoples. I am a freelance curator bringing Taiwanese Indigenous contemporary art to the international stage. I chose MA CPRD because I had a strong ambition to learn how to utilise practical strategies of art diplomacy to promote the cultural significance of Taiwan’s Indigenous arts and culture, through exhibitions and alternative artistic spaces.
\nIn autumn term, I took ‘Cultural Relations and Diplomacy’ and it expanded my theoretical knowledge and terminologies of cultural relations and diplomacy. Most valuably, it provided plenty of opportunities for students to participate in conferences and meet cultural practitioners in London, for instance, EUNIC London and the Foreign Cultural Embassy.
\nIn spring term, I took ‘Spaces of Practice’, and it developed my innovative curatorial strategies for contemporary and community art practices. It was an intensive and valuable experience which allowed me to engage with the curators and artists at The Whitechapel Gallery, The Showroom, South London Gallery and the Centre for Arts and Learning. For me, it built a set of strategies for contemporary curatorial practices and critical thinking, allowing me to explore how curatorial & spatial practice can be used as institutive tools to interfere with the key issues of participatory& performative art, and foster aesthetic education in indigenous communities.
\nCurrently, I am studying for my PhD in Curating at the University of Essex. My research topic is “Curating the Performative Space: Exploring the Strategies and Trajectories for a Critical Indigenous Curatorial Practice of Taiwan” - which particularly emphasises the issues of participation, performativity, and the historiography of indigenous curation and exhibition design.
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","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Adrian-Circle.gif","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/AJL@Gold.gif","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-02-01T17:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"150038","attributes":{"section":"49608","title":"Evangelia Efthimiadou","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/evangelia-efthimiadou/","summary":"\"The Goldsmiths MA has been an absolutely indispensable degree!\"","text":"With a degree in Economics, I decided to follow my passion and combine Arts and Finance. The Master in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy of Goldsmiths opened up a door to heaven. After passing from the Royal Court Theatre, Tate Britain and Victoria Miro Gallery, I was employed for 6 years by Sotheby's in London, which was a tremendously amazing experience.
\nIn 2009, I returned to Greece and since then, I have been working as an Art Project Manager in a private Museum in Athens, co-ordinating and overseeing the fine art exhibitions, the concerts, the lectures and all the corporate events.
\nIn 2016, I became the Museum Friends and Memberships Manager. At about the same time, I also felt in love with digital marketing.
\nThe Goldsmiths MA has been an absolutely indispensable degree!
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At the moment, I work part-time as a Network and Programme Manager for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and I manage Social Innovation Meets School, Berlin, which I co-founded in 2016.
Before completing the MA in Social Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths, I knew little about the concept of Social Entrepreneurship. The course helped me to better understand policies, frameworks, types and business models of social enterprises and the relationship thereof. For me, it was a very inspiring time, not only because of the course content, but also because of being in a class full of (aspiring) change makers from all over the world. It helped me immensely to build my global network.”
Founder: Whatamission
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Melanie-Akerboom-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Melanie-Akerboom_Goldsmiths.jpg","country":"deGermany","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-03T17:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"150940","attributes":{"section":"49765","title":"Zulfiqar Ahmed ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/zulfiqar-ahmed-/","summary":"\"Since completing my masters in social entrepreneurship, I have been working as mentor and a trainer in the social enterprise sector in Pakistan.\"","text":"Since completing my masters in social entrepreneurship, I have been working as mentor and a trainer in the social enterprise sector in Pakistan. I have also been running a small energy consultancy business based in London since 2002.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Zulfiqar-Ahmed-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Zulfiqar-Ahmed.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-03T17:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"150941","attributes":{"section":"49766","title":"Saira Dhanoo","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/saira-dhanoo/","summary":"\" My current roles involve being part of so many different worlds, but they all come together and Goldsmiths provided invaluable industry mentorship towards this end.\"","text":"Having graduated from my Goldsmiths programme, I had a renewed passion for Arts Education and began preliminary research into its rollout which was then presented at the 2nd World Conference on Arts Education, UNESCO, South Korea.
I'm now Senior Instructor in Drama at The University of Trinidad & Tobago and I manage a small theatre company that uses role-play for private & public sector human resource training. I also participate in Curriculum Review for the Curriculum Planning and Development Section of the Ministry of Education in Trinidad and in Subject Panel Review Teams for Theatre Arts in the Caribbean for which the study of cultural policy at ӣƵ adequately prepared me.
Additionally, I’m an Examiner for the practical component of Theatre Arts at the Secondary Level. It’s a rich experience, being part of so many different worlds but they all come together and Goldsmiths provided invaluable industry mentorship towards this end.
Having worked in a mental health organization in Hong Kong for over 10 years, I got a scholarship from TUYF Charitable Trust and took a sabbatical from work to study the MA in Social Entrepreneurship in ӣƵ in 2014. The study allowed me to consolidate my working experience with new knowledge, enhanced my critical thinking and gave me more exposure to social issues and social enterprise development in other areas of the world. Some of the social issues such as the child labour and gender inequality in India particularly aroused my interest and concern. I conducted my dissertation research on womens' empowerment through social entrepreneurship in India and spent some weeks in India participating in a volunteer social starter program.
\nI am currently working as the General Manager of social enterprises at New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association in Hong Kong, managing a number of social enterprises including cafes, organic shops, restaurant and convenience stores to provide work and training to people in recovery from mental illness. I now have an even greater passion for social innovation and am inspired to cultivate social entrepreneurial spirit within the organization to create greater social impacts for society.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Kris-Wong-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Kris-Wong.JPG","country":"hkHongKong","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-03T18:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"150944","attributes":{"section":"49768","title":"Rabih Yazbeck ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/rabih-yazbeck-/","summary":"\"Since completing my MA, I have led the development of 11 programmes in seven countries in the Middle East and Africa that blend social entrepreneurship and market systems development - with a focus on women and youth - to advance self-reliance, peace, civic engagement and recovery in crisis-affected communities.\"","text":"Since I completed my MA Social Entrepreneurship course at Goldsmiths, I have led the development of 11 programmes in seven countries in the Middle East and Africa that blend social entrepreneurship and market systems development - with a focus on women and youth - to advance self-reliance, peace, civic engagement and recovery in crisis-affected communities.
\nA native of Lebanon, I currently oversee programme design and development (and contribute to the implementation) of a diverse portfolio of programmes; programme start-up feasibility and outreach; and organisational, partnership, and operational management strategy functions at the London-based Near East Foundation UK - as the Programme Director. Designed programmes involve cross-cutting themes such as youth and women's empowerment, peace-building, and food security and resilience in development, early-recovery and emergency contexts.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Rabih-Yazbeck-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Rabih-Yazbeck.jpg","country":"lbLebanon","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-03T18:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"150945","attributes":{"section":"49769","title":"Chun-Ying Wei ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/chun-ying-wei-/","summary":"\"Studying with bright minds from all over the world and enjoying great arts in London made the year in Goldsmiths unforgettable.\"","text":"Upon receiving the BA degrees in Philosophy and Sociology from National Taiwan University, Chun-Ying followed her passion in performing arts to work in the National Theatre and Concert Hall in Taipei. In 2007, she headed for London to advance her professional skills. The MA Arts Administration and Cultural Policy programme not only integrated her academic background and working experience but also provided her an opportunity to reflect on the nature of cultural policy making. Studying with bright minds from all over the world and enjoying great arts in London made the year in Goldsmiths unforgettable.
\nAfter completing the degree, Chun-Ying returned to Taiwan and worked briefly as an arts administrator. With the passion and curiosity on cultural policy, she joined the Council for Cultural Affairs (now Ministry of Culture) as a project executive. The curiosity persisted and motivated her to pursue a career in cultural policy research. In 2010, she was awarded the Government Sponsorship for Overseas Study from Ministry of Education (Taiwan) and returned to Goldsmiths for her PhD research in ICCE. Her research interests include cultural diplomacy and relations, cultural identity, and nation branding.
\nWhile working on her research, Chun-Ying also worked as the London Correspondent for the magazine Performing Arts Review, a flagship publication by the National Performing Arts Center in Taipei. In 2013, she initiated a writing project ‘London life A to Z’ (in Chinese) with her husband Shunyu Pai. They have published two books based on their writings: Londonphiles: Footnotes of a Great City and Londonphiles 2: All Eyes on the Great City.
\nAfter years of research, Chun-Ying was awarded her doctorate in 2017. Her thesis title: Taiwan’s Cultural Diplomacy and Cultural Policy: A Case Study Focusing on Performing Arts (1990-2014); she now works as an adjunct Assistant Professor at the International Mater of Arts Program in Cultural and Creative Industries (IMCCI) at Taipei National University of Arts. Chun-Ying also serves as a board member and researcher in Taiwan Association of Cultural Policy Studies (TACPS).
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Chunying-Wei-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Profile_Chunying-Wei.jpg","country":"twTaiwanProvinceofChina","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-05-03T18:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153975","attributes":{"section":"50762","title":"Andre Hoyte ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/andre-hoyte-/","summary":"\"My experience at Goldsmiths has enabled me to dream bigger than ever.\"","text":"Since graduating with a MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship in 2013, I had the amazing opportunity to work with the Ministry Of Culture in Barbados toward having the First ever Cultural Industries Development Bill passed in Barbados. The Bill was made Act of Parliament in February 2015, and it made provisions for the establishment of the Cultural Industries Development Authority, which I helped establish with a wonderful team of creatives where I currently work as Head of The Business Development Department, Ministry of Culture, Barbados. As a National Development Scholar winner in 2012, my experience at Goldsmiths really impacted on how I was able to shape some of the goals of this premier organisation. It has enabled me to dream bigger than ever, and while sometimes that dreaming can be challenging, it is often rewarding.
\nI'm am currently working on three major projects to position the Cultural Industries of Barbados and these include a Mapping of Cultural Industries, the production of a market place for the CIs during the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA XIII), and Working with international agency INEXMODA in developing a Fashion System for Barbados.
\nAmid all of this I am still singing my classical music and I am preparing to read for a PhD at Goldsmiths, where the area of research will focus on \"The challenges that exist in investing in creativity in developing economies\". I'm looking forward to this and once again being at Goldsmiths University of London.
\nI also hold a BA in History with linguistics and another MA in Heritage Studies.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Andre-Hoyte-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Andre-Hoyte.JPG","country":"bbBarbados","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153976","attributes":{"section":"50763","title":"Henning Heinrich ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/henning-heinrich/","summary":"\"The MA at Goldsmiths tremendously inspired me to work between sports and business\" ","text":"The MA at Goldsmiths tremendously inspired me to work between sports and business. COO, CrossFit Werk
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Henning-Heinrich-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/henning-Heinrich-resize.jpg","country":"deGermany","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153979","attributes":{"section":"50764","title":"Ko Manafumi ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/ko-manafumi-/","summary":"\"I am currently working on two books for Math Paper Press, a study on the music industry, as well as the launch of Artophilers, a global arts journal.\"","text":"After graduation, I’ve started working as a freelance translator and verbatim surveyor, mainly with market research firm IPSOS. The flexibility in working arrangements enables me to study more about research methods different from those originating in academic environments, and affords me time to pursue a variety of artistic endeavours.
\nGoldsmiths’ tradition of social studies, and the respect it accords them, have inspired me to treat both my professional and personal relationships with deservedly deeper understanding. As the institution broadens my empathy on economic, political and social issues worldwide, the college has also become a nursery to many precious friendships that continue to shape my outlook of life.
\nI am currently working on two books for Math Paper Press, a study on the music industry, as well as the launch of Artophilers, a global arts journal. I also work, in my limited capacity, to connect with ӣƵ alumni worldwide, striving to initiate collaborations between old and new friends alike.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Ko-Manafumi-(Sherman)-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Ko-Manafumi-(Sherman)-Profile.jpg","country":"sgSingapore","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153980","attributes":{"section":"50765","title":"Paulina Marquez ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/paulina-marquez-/","summary":"After studying her MA at Goldsmiths, Paulina co-founded Schiev, an eclectic music festival based in Brussels, Belgium.","text":"After studying her MA at Goldsmiths, Paulina co-founded Schiev, an eclectic music festival based in Brussels, Belgium. She also contributed as an author with 'What drives us?', a project that seeks to shed light on festival sustainability issues. She has also collaborated with European artistic projects such as subtlemobs, AV installations and concerts; either as co-artistic director, co-curator and/or producer, whilst continuing her career as a music supervisor for films.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Paulina-Marquez-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Paulina-Marquez.jpg","country":"mxMexico","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153981","attributes":{"section":"50766","title":"Sirasar Boonma ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/sirasar-boonma-/","summary":"\"The MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship Music Pathway led me to the world of service design in Thailand.\"","text":"The MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship Music Pathway led me to the world of service design in Thailand, and to understand the concept of start-up and business.
\nGoldsmiths opened my world. It's not only opened my eyes in terms of understanding the value of multi-disciplinarity and diversity but I also learned how to listen and respect others.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Sirasar-Boonma-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Sirasar-Boonma-resize.jpg","country":"thThailand","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship-music/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Music Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Music Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"153985","attributes":{"section":"50767","title":"Stefano Marrone ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/stefano-marrone-/","summary":"\"I developed the ideas and the foundations for my business, Nucco Brain, during my MA at Goldsmiths.\"","text":"I developed the ideas and the foundations for my business, Nucco Brain, during my MA at Goldsmiths.
\nThe company was founded right after handing my final project. In four years we grew from a 2-men-band to a permanent staff of 15 and many external contributors, working with global clients.
\nI also became a Lead Marketing Mentor for the Google Launchpad programme and an Equity Partner in the VC fund iStarter.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Stefano-Marrone-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Stefano-Marrone.jpg","country":"itItaly","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-07T18:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154073","attributes":{"section":"50779","title":"Devankit Biswas ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/devankit-biswas-/","summary":"\"Our mentors guided us through this course wonderfully and I will be eternally grateful for their role in my journey.\"","text":"I came to Goldsmith University hoping for good education, but was rewarded with practical knowledge and experiences that I had only dreamt of.
\nBeing the youngest amongst my peers I was a bit nervous about the amount of experience that I brought to the table. Yet it was that very aspect that made the learning so much more meaningful and fun as my ideas fitted in well with veterans from various creative worlds studying with me. “A new and unconventional approach” they called it – the thing that I, myself needed as an Indian to try and better the creative and cultural scenes in my country. Our mentors guided us through this course wonderfully and I will be eternally grateful for their role in my journey.
\nThe MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship taught me how to effectively address social and cultural issues with creative media. After my course, I worked as the Chief Script Writer for a firm in India, where one of my projects was to conceptualize explainer videos for the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India directed towards empowering the women and girls of rural India. I am currently a Senior Copywriter in a creative firm where I have been able to head advertising and marketing projects for several established corporate entities as well as upcoming start-ups.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Devankit-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Devankit.JPG","country":"inIndia","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-12T17:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154074","attributes":{"section":"50780","title":"Courtney McLaughlin ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/courtney-mclaughlin/","summary":"\"At Goldsmiths I made friends and met future business partners, all while learning valuable skills.\"","text":"Since leaving Goldsmiths, I have been really lucky to continue projects worked on during my MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship and to start new work experiences. I am a co-founder of an entrepreneurial creative agency called NX Creative Lab. This project was started during our time at ӣƵ and really epitomises what studying at Goldsmiths meant to me - making friends and meeting future business partners all while learning valuable skills. The university has continued to support this project since we graduated, which demonstrates how much Goldsmiths values their students and alumni.
\nThe MA has also allowed me to revamp my freelance business. Since graduating I have worked as a marketing and communications consultant for some amazing businesses - many of whom I was connected to while studying! I currently work as an event producer for the Royal Institution. It's truly a dream job to curate events that highlight the latest innovations across science, art and technology while working for one of the most historic institutions in the country.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Courtney-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Courtney_BW.jpg","country":"caCanada","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-12T17:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154075","attributes":{"section":"50781","title":"Amira Akl","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/amira-akl/","summary":"\"Studying with ICCE has allowed Amira to build upon her design experience and gain new strategic and business skills.\"","text":"The MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship has allowed Amira to build upon her design experience and gain new strategic and business skills. After completion of the program, she went on to work as a Senior Strategist in a leading global insight agency based in London.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Amira-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Amira.JPG","country":"lbLebanon","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-12T17:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154077","attributes":{"section":"50782","title":"Christos Zantis ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/christos-zantis-/","summary":"The knowledge I acquired during my time at Goldsmiths has been indispensable to my development as an entrepreneurial professional.","text":"Apart from working as an Architect in London, following my MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship I also co-founded Zana Plus Studio with my wife, a multi-disciplinary design studio and agency that focuses on architecture, interior design, 3D visualization, web design and development, graphic design and branding.
\nI have worked on a number of large, high-profile national and international projects, competitions, and bids in the UK, US, Australia, Italy, France, Singapore, and Cyprus while working in a number of award-winning practices in London. Concurrently, Zana Plus has been consulting private clients, businesses, property developers and furniture retail companies.
\nThe knowledge I acquired during my time at Goldsmiths has been indispensable to my development as an entrepreneurial professional, as well as a catalytic factor to fuel my passion for contributing to the creative industries beyond my niches, purely academic, focus in Architecture.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Christos-Zantis-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/ChrisZantis-Headshot-16-9.jpeg","country":"cyCyprus","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship-design/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Design Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Design Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-12T17:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154372","attributes":{"section":"50809","title":"Chanikarn Ruangrajitpakorn","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/chanikarn-ruangrajitpakorn/","summary":"Goldsmiths taught me to drive safely on this fast-paced road.","text":"A life as an Art Director at The Platform Digital Agency, Thailand is a challenge.
\nGoldsmiths taught me to drive safely on this fast-paced road.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Chanikarn-Ruangrajitpakorn-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Chanikarn-Ruangrajitpakorn.jpg","country":"thThailand","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship-design/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Design Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship: Design Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-23T15:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154371","attributes":{"section":"50810","title":"Mylène Dosal","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/mylene-dosal/","summary":"\"Without my tutors and friends from Goldsmiths I couldn’t have tapped into the boundless magic of creativity.\"","text":"Three years ago I took the decision of reinventing my career so that I could follow my dreams. The first step towards that journey was moving to London and doing an MA in Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths. Before this I was working in marketing and feeling like a misfit for my true passions are literature and graphic design. I was looking to expand my conceptual boundaries and find a business idea that could resonate with my personality. However during my academic time, I realised that more than entrepreneur I was an intellectual daydreamer desiring to understand modern storytelling and the creative strategies related to the appreciation of language.
\nThis pushed me to take a risk and write an unconventional literary thesis as my own definition of creative entrepreneurship (which was the most crazy and rewarding challenge I could have ever designed). Without my tutors and friends from Goldsmiths I couldn’t have tapped into the boundless magic of creativity and find the necessary courage to be my creative self.
\nSince I graduated, I have worked as a researcher for the Beautiful Meme (a creative agency managing clients like the V&A, Google, and D&AD festival) but also as a graphic designer for businesses like The Friday Club London (a collaborative marketing platform for start-ups) and now as a freelance book illustrator for Think Equal (an NGO that gives children access to emotional education through stories in books). I like to think of myself as a storytelling strategist and I owe that to my experience at Goldsmiths.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Mylene-Dosal-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Mylene-Dosal.jpg","country":"frFrance","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-23T15:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154370","attributes":{"section":"50811","title":"Jean-Baptiste Leroux ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/jean-baptiste-leroux/","summary":"\"The Goldsmiths MA opened my eyes to the artist's mindset and the need to mix business with empathy.\"","text":"Goldsmith's MA opened my eyes to the artist's mindset and the need to mix business with empathy.
\nSince graduation, I founded and manage ELX Art - a creative network and consultancy specialising in the delivery of art, art activations and artists for brands.
\nI am also the Arts and Culture Chair of Georgetown University UK Alumni.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Jean-Baptiste-Leroux-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Jean-Baptiste-Leroux.JPG","country":"frFrance","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-23T15:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154369","attributes":{"section":"50812","title":"Rassi N Pang ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/rassi-n-pang-/","summary":"\"I have been enjoying gaining new market insights that I can use for my brand.\"","text":"After I got back to Jakarta from London, I decided to look for opportunities where I could start my own brand. I finally met a partner – who happened to be one of my best friends – who pitched the idea of publishing a children's book.
\nIt took us one year to do our market and product research before we launch ‘Seumpama’. Today, Seumpama is a Jakarta based independent book-studio that creates, shares, and publishes books. It is no longer children-specific, but we have our personal interests in promoting good-quality children books through our channel.
\nAs a bookstore we are mainly online based at www.seumpama.com with occasional pop-up stores/collaborative projects. Our book collections are mostly pre-loved titles that we curate and individually review for our followers, but we also aim to distribute more titles (pre-loved or new) that we think should be read and made. As a publisher, we are aiming to publish our second book this year, one that I will write and illustrate. We also plan to publish classic Indonesian titles and collaborate with new writers in the coming years. I act as a co-founder, as well as the writer and illustrator of our first published children book, “Terbang” (To Fly).
\nAt the same time that I started working on Seumpama, I also decided to be a freelance interpreter. It is an old job that I have been going back and forth in between my old jobs, but this is the first time that I had been doing it full-time as a freelance. Initially, I just wanted to support my self with the independency of choosing my working hours, so I can dedicate more hours to work on Seumpama.
\nMost of my clients are market research companies so I also ended up refining my market research analytics, which I learned at Goldsmiths to be a valuable study to base business plans and actions. I learned to continuously observe and pay attention to market behaviours so our brand can be more tuned to the audience we want to speak to. So I have been enjoying gaining new insights of the market that I can use for my brand.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Rassi-N-Pang-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Rassi-N-Pang_Pic.jpeg","country":"idIndonesia","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-23T15:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"154375","attributes":{"section":"50813","title":"Jeremy Young ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/jeremy-young-/","summary":"\"The classroom is embedded into your life as a creative worker, not the other way around.\"","text":"I enrolled in ӣƵ in 2012 because I had an idea, a seedling, for a business that I wanted to create. But I was scared, lacked confidence, and felt lost at sea in terms of where to start. The story was there, but I wasn't really sure how everything was going to come together. Over the course of my MA, aside from learning how to overcome that lack of self-confidence, learning to embrace risk and uncertainty and turn it into opportunity, and acquiring the necessary tools to start a business without a tried and trusted model out there, what I realized inevitably was that \"I\" am how it all comes together. I don't think this is something that's really teachable in a typical classroom, it takes immersion into one's field, collaboration and a pair of bootstraps, to learn that what comes from so deep within that it belongs only to you is the strongest asset an entrepreneur can bring into a creative enterprise. And honestly, that's something that I find to be unique to ӣƵ as an education institution. The classroom is embedded into your life as a creative worker, not the other way around.
\nWhether you're a brick and mortar with 500 years of capitalist history to support your business model, or a pioneering new form of commerce that doesn't exist yet, I think in this new, shapeless and experientially-biased economy, one of the most important lessons an entrepreneur can learn is to follow their gut. Don't sell toilet paper, and don't try to sell me \"smart\" bluetooth toilet paper, sell me toilet paper that reflects where you came from, what your values are, and that supports an overlooked global community with whom you've personally spent time. Remember that people invest in people, people support people, and people inspire people. Your business is only as valuable as your ability to communicate your passion and personality through it.
\nI used to think I needed to learn how to build a thing, I had to learn that it's better to know how to break it.
\nEditor-In-Chief, Soundfly's online publication Flypaper and Freelance Curator, Sonic Artist
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Jeremy-Young-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Jeremy-Young.JPG","country":"caCanada","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-06-23T16:06:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"155173","attributes":{"section":"50915","title":"Bariah El-Ajou ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/bariah-el-ajou-/","summary":"\"I was grateful to find a major that suits my aspirations, studying MA in Social Entrepreneurship was a turning point in my life.\"","text":"I was grateful to find a major that suits my aspirations, studying MA in Social Entrepreneurship was a turning point in my life. I also was very thrilled to broaden my knowledge in this field. After my masters, I was accepted in IDEX Fellowship and worked for a social enterprise in Bangalore, India. Currently, I coach youth as part of a program called Arab Excellence that aims to inspire and empower future generations. I am looking forward to executing my social enterprise and implement more of what I learned during my degree at Goldsmiths University.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Baria-Elajou-Circle.png","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Baria-Elajou.PNG","country":"saSaudiArabia","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-07-27T17:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"155174","attributes":{"section":"50916","title":"Dan Goran ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/dan-goran-/","summary":"\"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship equipped me with the business understanding that made me stand out from other candidates.\"","text":"Life at Goldsmiths was full of memorable experiences that helped shape me as an individual and professional. Besides the curriculum, I also learnt things about myself, especially that I want to be an entrepreneur one day and then for the rest of my life.
\nCurrently, I work in CRM Operations at Hotels.com under Expedia Inc – the best UK workplace two years running, according to Glassdoor. MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship at Goldsmiths equipped me with the business understanding that made me stand out from other candidates throughout my early career. My job combines tech and travel, two of the things I love most, and I’m gaining more skills and experience which will help me when I have my own business.
\nӣƵ is a great community that will help you adapt to life in the big city and make you feel like a true Londoner with time. The diversity and inclusiveness here are second to none, enabling students to see multiple perspectives and broaden their horizons. The tutors’ support and dedication are fantastic, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. It can be an invaluable resource.
\nTo sum up, I believe that some of the most important things I left from Goldsmiths with are to be confident in my thinking and to nourish my creativity. So if you’re reading this unsure of what to do, know that I would do it again.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Dan-Goran-Circle.png","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Dan-Goran-photo.png","country":"roRomania","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-07-27T17:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"155175","attributes":{"section":"50917","title":"Lucia Davenport ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/lucia-davenport/","summary":"\"It’s one of the most fulfilling things I have done and a lot of the research from my MA CCE project has flown back into my work for TEDx.\"","text":"Whilst doing her MA with ICCE Lucia developed a business plan for live streaming live events which she was able to implement whilst working with TEDx Vancovuer as Live Stream lead.
\nLucia is now a board member with TEDx Vancouver and works for a corporate law firm in Toronto as Business Development Coordinator where she also creates live streaming concepts for thought leadership seminars.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Lucia-Davenport-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Lucia-Davenport.jpg","country":"deGermany","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-07-27T17:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"157887","attributes":{"section":"51461","title":"Philipp Kenel ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/philipp-kenel-/","summary":"\"My personal highlights were the open-mindedness in contents and non-dogmatic approaches from both staff and fellow students as well as the diversity of my cohort\"","text":"I came to Goldsmiths for the unique MA in Social Entrepreneurship, for the university’s reputation in critical thinking and creativity and because I wanted to be (back) in London.
\nI very much enjoyed my time at ICCE. My personal highlights were the open-mindedness in contents and non-dogmatic approaches from both staff and fellow students as well as the diversity of my cohort (as individuals and in education or professional background).
\nBeing confronted and working with different types of material (e.g. policy documents, business plans, as well as traditional academic essays/papers) prepared me well for later challenges in professional life. It has also allowed to improve my confidence in taking up new tasks and successfully completing them.
\nAfter graduation, I have moved to Berlin, where I have been working in different sectors (most importantly, in Start-up business and in the International Film Festival Berlinale). In 2015, I have moved to academia, where I am now working as a Lecturer and Researcher, Berlin School of Economics and Law.
\nIt is nice to have annual Goldsmiths Alumni meetups in Berlin. Perhaps these too have contributed to my decision of coming back to Goldsmiths for my PhD!
\nMy new/old Goldsmiths experience starts now, and I am looking forward to be commuting between Berlin and London. I think – especially in times of Brexit – it is important to uphold and engage in international exchange.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Philip-Kenel-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Philip-Kenel.jpg","country":"deGermany","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2017-10-19T18:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"165087","attributes":{"section":"52934","title":"Stefanie Aegerter ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/stefanie-aegerter-/","summary":"\" After completing my MA in Social Entrepreneurship I took a job in my church to build up and enlarge their social sector.\"","text":"After completing my MA in Social Entrepreneurship I took a job in my church to build up and enlarge their social sector. Additionally, my husband and I are currently starting our own business in advising social enterprises.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Stefanie-Aegerter-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Stefanie-Aegerter.jpg","country":"chSwitzerland","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2018-04-11T18:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"165090","attributes":{"section":"52935","title":"Angelos Aivazis ","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/angelos-aivazis-/","summary":"This programme proved to be a vital asset in my involvement in the field of events management as well as the music business.","text":"Angelos is a MA in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway graduate. He was a ӣƵ student in the academic year 2011-2012. This programme proved to be a vital asset in his later involvement in the field of Events Management as well as Music Business.
\nSince his graduation, he has worked in the field of Marketing for acknowledged agencies (HarrisonParrott - UK) as well as Account Management and Marketing for large ticketing companies in Greece (Viva.gr - GR). From 2015 onwards he has concentrated in the field of performing music, working as a session, touring and recording musician. His latest personal project is called 'Pelion Rivers' and refers to a folk persona who is writing music between travelling destinations. His first video, 'Pixels', was recorded live at an abandoned 20th century station in Central Greece.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Angelos-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Angelos-2.jpg","country":"grGreece","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy-music-pathway/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy: Music Pathway"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2018-04-11T19:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"165908","attributes":{"section":"53014","title":"Margarita Monaco","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/margarita-monaco/","summary":"\"After completing my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, I felt that I finally had the tools to pursue my dream career.\"","text":"After completing my MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths, I felt that I finally had the tools to pursue my dream career: one that would mix my artistic background with my desire/need to have a stable job. Right after I finished my MA, I started working as a Companies’ Production Manager for Festival Deltebre Dansa, which is the festival that I used as the main case study for my dissertation about participatory contemporary dance.
Apart from that, I am currently doing an Erasmus+ traineeship at Melting Pro in Rome, where I’m getting to know loads about Audience Development, a super exciting method that is applied by arts organisations to develop new audiences and have a stronger and closer relationship with their current ones.
But life is not all about jobs; these exciting professional experiences have also inspired me to push my artistry and creativity further, as I’m getting to see how important culture can be for anyone’s life: I’ve never danced, played music or painted as much as I do now. It does me good; and I hope that someday we all get to understand that arts & culture need to be accessible to everyone, because we all need things that do us good.
Studying at Goldsmiths was a supremely inspiring experience and one that I highly recommend. The MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy program perfectly balanced cultural policy theory with practical training in business planning, and I particularly enjoyed learning about marketing and communications during my four-month work placement.
\nI returned to Toronto after my year abroad with a refined idea of my professional goals, and I now work as an Arts Administrator, Producer and Volunteer Coordinator. I continue to draw upon the knowledge gained during my studies.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Cassandra-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Cassandra-resize.jpg","country":"caCanada","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2018-04-30T17:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1264231","attributes":{"section":"58113","title":"Aisling Connaughton","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/aisling-connaughton/","summary":"This MA was life changing. It gave me the tools, confidence and support to leave a corporate career and co-found CYD Connects","text":"This MA was life changing. It gave me the tools, confidence and support to leave a corporate career and co-found CYD Connects, a strategic brand communications consultancy delivering social impact for our purpose led economy. We challenge clients to reorient their brand and communications towards good, turning social responsibilty into profitable, sustainable, long term competitive advantage.
\nThe cohort was diverse and as well as making new friends we continually learn from each other. The educators went above and beyond to share all I needed and as alumni they continue to point me in the right direction. I cannot recommend this programme enough!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Aisling-Connaughton-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Aisling-Connaughton-headshot-(1).jpg","country":"ieIreland","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-01-27T08:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1233786","attributes":{"section":"58170","title":"Alexandra Klegg","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/alexandra-klegg/","summary":"The MA contributed to the comprehensive acquisition of new knowledge and became a breakthrough in my career.","text":"MA in Luxury Brand Management has contributed not only to the comprehensive acquisition of new knowledge but also became a breakthrough in my career. It is worth noting that the structure of the programme is very well organised, therefore the concept of luxury is viewed from different perspectives. In addition to the required modules, there was an impressive selection of optional modules where students can choose the most suitable for them. Moreover, the guest lectures, which were on an ongoing basis throughout the course, made it possible to meet interesting and influential representatives from the luxury industries of various sectors (fashion, events, jewellery, wine, tourism, etc.).
\nAlthough the Masters degree is viewed more as an independent study, I entirely received support from the teaching staff to proceed and maintain a high level of performance. Overall, there was a sense of community, where everyone knows each other’s personal qualities and encourages an individual approach. It is especially delightful that the Programme Director & Lecturer, Dr Kelly Meng Parnwell always responded to any emerging issues and successfully solved them while being enthusiastic and professional.
\nI am very grateful that I made this decision and applied for the Luxury Brand Management course which has become a valuable asset into my life.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/alexandra-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Alexandra-Klegg.jpg","country":"ruRussianFederation","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-luxury-brand-management/","programmeText":"MA Luxury Brand Management","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Luxury Brand Management"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-01-07T15:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1233781","attributes":{"section":"58171","title":"Sara Dos Santos","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/sara-dos-santos/","summary":"The Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy MA offered a safe space to research, learn and innovate.","text":"I’m a London-based Portuguese choreographer, movement director, and cultural professional, known for interlacing a variation of dance styles, cultural influences and international experiences to develop work that has been described as engaging, thought-provoking and emotionally driven. With a 13-year career working in the cultural and creative sector, and eight years in leadership roles, my interest in international affairs, policy and cultural studies increased.
\nThe Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy Masters was a significant stepping-stone towards the future cultural leader I envisioned becoming. As expected, the course offered a safe working environment to research themes around UK and EU policy, the role of international relations and the critical role Cultural and creativity play towards building mutual understanding across borders.
\nBeing a part-time student also allowed me to continue working within the sector whilst simultaneously expanding my knowledge bank - immediately applying current research and learning to evolving projects and industry discussions.
\nThe multicultural cohort of students enriched my understanding of contemporary limitations and barriers within retrospective countries. Our exchanges centred on unpicking (possible) solutions and advanced methodologies that could positively impact the cultural and creative sector in the near future. Additionally, studying at Goldsmiths offered widespread opportunities to attend a diverse selection of seminars, events and lectures by academic professionals worldwide.
\nAs we continue to exist in uncertain times and COVID-19 continues to affect the cultural and creative landscape, I’m keen to utilise the knowledge gained during my masters to innovate and develop cross-cultural and international collaborations. With a long-term ambition to shift invisible boundaries and raise the profile of unrepresented voices in the UK and beyond.
\n\nPhotography by Chirague Amarchande
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/sara-dos-santos-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Sara-Dos-Santos-_-Photography-by-Chirague-Amarchande_.jpg-cropped-2.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-01-07T15:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1233789","attributes":{"section":"58172","title":"Phoenix Fry","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/phoenix-fry/","summary":"\"Rather than squishing me into a ‘business studies’ mould, ICCE enabled me to open up and think entrepreneurially.\"","text":"Like many ICCE students, I joined the MA with a clear idea of what I wanted to achieve… and left it with a very different future to the one I had planned.
\nInstead of being a full-time film programmer (as planned), I now work at ӣƵ as a lecturer and project manager. I teach on the university’s Synapse programme, which embeds enterprise thinking into courses across Goldsmiths. We invite students to consider their own role in shaping their future, and making a positive impact on the world. I also look after a range of support for student entrepreneurs, including one-to-one coaching and funding opportunities.
\nIn the years since graduating, I’ve also set up and managed international summer schools, degree show exhibitions and event programmes, and supported ICCE as an academic tutor, lecturer and admissions tutor.
\nMy creative work has morphed in two directions. On one hand, I’ve converted my experience as a film programmer into a 12-week course, and am working to develop skills and networks for film programmers in South Africa. And on the other, I’ve taken my love of events and audiences into a new direction, organising a Parade of Friendly Monsters.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths gave me space to experiment (and sometimes fail!), develop my ideas, encounter new possibilities for my work, and experience first-rate creative entrepreneurship training. Rather than squishing me into a ‘business studies’ mould, ICCE enabled me to open up and think entrepreneurially in every direction.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/pheonix-fry-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/phoenix-flower-flipped(1).jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-creative-cultural-entrepreneurship/","programmeText":"MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-01-07T16:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1284014","attributes":{"section":"58265","title":"Zandile Dumas","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/zandile-dumas/","summary":"Building on the knowledge from the MA, my vision is to contribute to the design of ecosystems that support the demand & supply of socially innovative Indigenous Knowledge Systems products and services and build its capabilities to subsequently impact the country's triple challenge of poverty, unemployment & inequality","text":"Subsequent to consulting in South Africa’s public sector for 10 years, I wanted to deepen my knowledge in social innovation and chose Goldsmiths’ MA in Social Entrepreneurship with a keen interest in a sociology based Masters as we face a triple challenge of deepening inequality, increasing unemployment and chronic poverty and concomitant psychological, physical, spiritual and emotional trauma. Additionally, to its global ranking in sociology, ӣƵ is renowned for its arts and creativity and for me creativity is synonymous with innovation regardless the discipline.
\nGoldsmiths exceeded my expectations, collectively; the ICCE department, lecturers and fellow students felt like I had a social value dream team in my back pocket holistically enriching my learning experience, particularly as an international student far removed from my traditional support systems.
\nThe MA gave me the insight into our systemic socio-economic challenges and encouraged the exploration of systemic socially innovative solutions which led me to the curiosity and subsequent advocacy for Indigenous Knowledge Systems as a source of socially innovative, inclusive and sustainable development.
\nAdditionally, reflecting in hindsight, IKS is essentially at the core and an amalgamation of my passions, purpose, experience and identity and this aligned learning experience is indicative of the ICCE department’s intuitive, collaborative and aspirational approach to education. I have returned home, enthusiastic to contribute to the IKS led development narrative. I highly recommend Goldsmiths, the ICCE department’s commitment and contribution to its students continues well after graduation.
\nFollowing a referral from Professor Richard Hull, I have been awarded a research grant from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business to explore the intersection between entrepreneurship and Indigenous Knowledge System in townships as part of their MPHIL in Inclusive Innovation programme. Building on the knowledge from the MA, my vision is to contribute to the design of ecosystems that support the demand and supply of IKS products and services and build its capabilities to subsequently impact the country's triple challenge of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/zandile-dumas-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/IMG_2476-(1).jpg","country":"zaSouthAfrica","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-02-08T18:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1419143","attributes":{"section":"58573","title":"Siyan Zhang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/siyan-zhang/","summary":"We quickly gained first-handed events planning experience, and I learned so much from each module.","text":"I graduated from MA Events & Experience Management in 2018. The programme was the best choice to start my academic journey at Goldsmiths.
\nThe course blended theoretical research and practical projects. In the first term, under the supervision of our course leader, Dr Sarah Linden, we did a project at the National Gallery with their Events Team. From looking at the floor plan to pitching our ideas at the National Gallery, we quickly gained first-handed events planning experience.
\nThis course also supported us to attend social networking events such as a conference held at the National Gallery, which invited many directors from a diverse set of museums. These events gave us the platform and opportunities to build connections with experts in the arts and culture industry.
\nFor my optional module, I chose Education, Interpretation and Communication in the Art Museum led by Dr Sylvia Lahav. We visited different museums each week, including Tate, V&A, Museum of London; we also had various workshops at different museums. It was a truly valuable experience to touch on what it looks like from the inside of art museums. I learned so much from each module.
\nInspired by my studies at Goldsmiths, I volunteered at the Freud Museum London, working with the Education department and Events department. I enjoyed my working time with my dear colleagues at the Freud Museum, I always think they have the most creative team for a small museum.
\nThe Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship allowed me to explore my enthusiasm for arts and culture, question what I wanted to learn, and how I wanted to learn. The staff are always supportive and encourage you to explore your ideas, get in touch with professionals in various institutions and give you the freedom to chase your dreams. We also held our own branding events while we were studying.
\nI now work in London as an Events Manager for an educational charity specialising in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Siyan-Zhang-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/头å.jpg-cropped","country":"cnChina","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-events-experience-management/","programmeText":"MA Events & Experience Management","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Events & Experience Management"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-05-06T17:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2200377","attributes":{"section":"60126","title":"Angela Billings","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/angela-billings/","summary":"The MA gave me the courage and skills to change career path and follow my passion.","text":"Studying at Goldsmiths during a global pandemic was a unique and initially unwelcome experience but the very nature of lockdown life meant that it became a hugely positive focus at a time when so much was uncertain.
\nCrucially I was able to undertake a life-changing placement at the Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford. It was through this placement that I began to grapple with the complexities of decolonial praxis. Subsequently, the challenges of living with the legacies of colonialism have become the focus of my working and academic life. The MA gave me the courage and skills to change career path and follow my passion.
\nI am currently the Development Director at Culture&, a charity that works to \"open up who gets to make and enjoy arts and heritage\". The role involves strategic planning, fundraising, business development and developing strategic partnerships. It also intersects with other organisational roles such as marketing, PR and admin.
\nOne of my very first jobs at Culture& involved reviewing the three-year business plan in preparation for applying for NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) status. I did not expect to use the MA module on business planning on day one of my new job! Similarly, I have referred to modules on copyright, organisational culture and wider theoretical concepts on cultural identity and the role of the arts in relation to social change. The combination of analysing global approaches to cultural policy with lectures from leading practitioners provided me with a solid foundation; in this sector you need to be prepared to turn your hand to anything!
\nIn addition to changing the focus of my career, I discovered a passion for research. I am delighted to have been awarded an AHRC-funded doctoral studentship at the world-renowned School of Museum Studies in Leicester. By undertaking a PhD I hope I will be able to develop the thinking I began during my MA at ӣƵ in new and challenging directions.
\nMy advice for anyone thinking of studying at Goldsmiths would be come with an open mind. Be prepared to be flexible in your thinking, alive to unexpected opportunities, and apply a forensic critical lens to everything you read, hear or see.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Angela-MAArtsAdmin-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/departments/icce/alumni-profiles/Angela-MAArtsAdmin-landscape.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["Development Director, Culture&","MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-05-03T09:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3339126","attributes":{"section":"68450","title":"Boeun Yang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/icce/boeun-yang/","summary":"The highlight of my Master’s studies at Goldsmiths was undoubtedly the beautiful campus, the kindness of the staff, and the excellent library system.","text":"The highlight of my Master’s studies at Goldsmiths was undoubtedly the beautiful campus, the kindness of the staff, and the excellent library system.
\nMy academic experience was enriched by the opportunity to learn from a wide range of practitioners across the UK, whose real-world expertise, combined with theoretical study, allowed me not only to deepen my knowledge but also to broaden my perspective.
\nI feel truly fortunate to have studied MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy at Goldsmiths.
\nThe programme enabled me to develop a more critical and philosophical understanding of the history of culture and the arts, and to analyse them through a reflective, critical lens.
\nIt was also an invaluable opportunity to learn how cultural policies evolve—how different cultures in the UK, Europe, and beyond interact with society and shape policy-making processes.
\nAdditionally, completing an internship as part of my studies gave me first-hand experience within the cultural and artistic field, which remains one of the most meaningful parts of my time at Goldsmiths.
\nAs an international student, I truly appreciated the wide range of support available in London.
\nFrom NHS services to transport discounts and concessions for cultural institutions, there are so many benefits.
\nDuring my studies, I loved that I could experience London’s rich cultural life not just as a visitor, but as a Londoner — discovering the city’s diversity alongside my academic work.
\nWhat remains most memorable is the abundance of creative and innovative performances and exhibitions that can be enjoyed at any time.
\nAt Goldsmiths, I was especially grateful for the kindness and consideration shown by the academics towards international students.
\nThey were consistently attentive and supportive, always making an effort to ease language barriers, and I remain deeply thankful for their care.
\nThe excellent transport links made New Cross wonderfully accessible from all parts of London.
\nDuring my Master’s course, I lived near Surrey Quays, which offered great local amenities and an easy commute to campus. I loved having parks close by — it was refreshing to take a walk in nature whenever I needed a break from studying.
\nNear the university, the bus routes to London Bridge and Tower Bridge were particularly convenient, and those areas became my favourite places to visit whenever I needed to recharge.
\nӣƵ is a place where anyone with imagination and ambition can find the opportunity to turn their dreams into reality.
\nIt is a university where wisdom forms the foundation for knowledge, and where experience helps you grow further in your chosen field.
\nIf you are someone who hopes for personal and professional growth, I would wholeheartedly say that investing your time in university life — and especially at Goldsmiths — is truly worthwhile.
\nI recently completed my doctoral coursework in Arts and Cultural Education in Korea and am currently preparing my dissertation.
\nAlongside my academic work, I am active as a teaching artist across various lifelong cultural and arts education settings, engaging not only in teaching but also in scholarly research.
\nI also serve as an external researcher for several regional cultural foundations, contributing to research projects related to cultural policy.
\nI look forward to continuing my career as both a teaching artist and a professional researcher in the field of arts and culture.
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\nBoth the administrative and policy aspects of the arts were addressed to offer an overall understanding of conceiving the arts in a holistic way.
\nOne of the best features was the interaction with the course leader. He understood the needs of students, created supportive channels for communication, and provided space for open-ended inquiry.
\nHe always ensured we felt comfortable, enabling us to contribute to developing learning tools or adapt quickly to new plans.
\nThe third day of the week was usually scheduled for visits to various organisations. I found this particularly meaningful, given the nature of the degree.
\nMy research, Expression of Cultural Identity through Arts (later published), involved studying two unique schools of theatre practice in the UK that address or advocate South Asian sensibilities and interpret issues of identity.
\nI also completed a short internship with Pan Intercultural Arts, working on the administrative aspects of an arts organisation and their initiatives with refugees and victims of torture.
\nThe library was my favourite spot on campus—a beautiful glass building that felt both inspiring and welcoming. I discovered so many remarkable works of literature there, and the audiovisual section was especially captivating.
\nThe beauty of this study lies in its global perspective. It allows you to view things from a higher vantage point. For me, the most unique aspect was how it expanded my way of seeing and understanding the world.
\nIt helped me develop both open-ended and in-depth thinking processes.
\nAcross all three areas—the aesthetic, social, and commercial—it encouraged me to view the arts beyond the boundaries of artistic creativity, connecting them to broader social and cultural goals through a practical and sustainable approach.
\nI work as an educator, researcher, and theatre practitioner based in Delhi, and lead the education programmes at Humana People to People India.
\nI have recently published my book “Cultural Practices of Traditional Philosophical Knowledge in Mithila’ written as part of Tagore National Scholarship awarded by Ministry of Culture (India).
\nMy present quest is the application of arts and creative-critical pedagogy in education as well as the development of discursive theatre. I work with various stakeholders.
\nI would like to continue my work with community folk artists with whom I have worked on their content, styles, and motifs to tell their stories in a modern context. I’d like to explore the discursive theatre using the elements of forum theatre. The journey of my work in education will be continued.
\nI am trying to explore an arts-based constructive, creative and critical pedagogical system in education. I work with teachers, children, teacher educators and education officials.
\nLooking at the scale and intensity of the work, I position my thoughts and experiments aligned with the mainstream debate of education and have adopted the context of education for my artistic work and tried to assimilate with the necessary requirements.
\nI would suggest three things:
\n","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Abhishek-Kumar.jpg","altimage":"","country":"inIndia","department":["Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship"],"programme":"/pg/ma-arts-admin-cultural-policy/","programmeText":"MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Arts Administration & Cultural Policy"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2026-01-09T16:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1273313","attributes":{"section":"58260","title":"Oliver Ferreira","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/ims/ug/oliver-ferreira/","summary":"University can be an incredible tool and investment that will propel your trajectory in life, regardless of your specialism.","text":"
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at ӣƵ and the BSc Economics programme. I loved that the curriculum was pluralist and holistic, and didn't solely focus upon mainstream economics. This definitely differentiates itself from other economics programmes and gives it a competitive edge.
\nThis approach to teaching and the curriculum, in general, has taught me to consider the perspective and experiences of all individuals when forming opinions and arriving at conclusions.
\nI am currently training to be a chartered accountant with the ICAEW, after completing further study at the University of Cambridge. Both of which would never have been achievable without Goldsmiths, and the opportunities they provided me.
\nUniversity can be an incredible tool and investment that will propel your trajectory in life, regardless of your specialism. However, the magnitude of your success, amongst other factors, is proportionate to how much effort and time you invest into your experience. Make the most of university and the experience it offers, both inside and outside the classroom.
\nOne of my favourite parts of studying at Goldsmiths was the college green, especially in the summer. It was a lovely place to meet with friends to socialise and relax, and get in that extra last-minute revision for an exam.
\nAlso, the diversity of the cuisine that New Cross and South East London in general offered was amazing.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Oliver-Ferreira.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Oliver-Ferreira.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute of Management Studies"],"programme":"/ug/bsc-economics/","programmeText":"BSc (Hons) Economics","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["Trainee Chartered Accountant","BSc (Hons) Economics"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2021-02-02T12:02:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2422866","attributes":{"section":"60551","title":"Yoongi Kim","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/ims/ug/yoongi-kim/","summary":"The most incredible thing at ӣƵ is having students from a variety of countries, so that everyone is able to share their different perspectives","text":"The lecturers at ӣƵ are so passionate – not just in their lectures, but in providing support so you can understand the lecture content.
\nThe most incredible thing at ӣƵ is having students from a variety of countries, so that everyone is able to share their different perspectives. If you are someone who likes to meet people from various countries, ӣƵ is a great option.
Studying in London is a massive advantage for students. You can network with different students and also there are lots of cultural events, art galleries and museums. We are not just at university to study, we are also here to experience different cultures. I’ve found the perfect time studying in London so far!
I think what’s really unique about ӣƵ is its creativity, its open-mindedness.
\nA friend of mine did business at another London uni, and it just seemed very academic. Not that that’s a bad thing. But that just wouldn’t have worked for me. Just learning from a book and memorising the book and then rewriting it – that’s just not what I wanted.
\nI wanted a university experience that was actually going to be applicable to my future and that would give me transferable skills, and I think Goldsmiths has done a good job of that.
\nIt’s very interdisciplinary – you end up studying business, but also more on the side. It really encompasses lots of different subjects. I think it’s good that we’re taught in this way because, in terms of careers, it means your options are very open.
\nAlso for each of our modules, we have projects that are very creative and original, and we have a lot of guest speakers – entrepreneurs and people who work in startups or big corporations.
\nYou feel connected to the professors and what you’re studying because the group is quite small. All the professors are very friendly. They always encourage you to contact them if you have any questions. They’re very available.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Ambassadors_Portrait_Allison_11.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"","department":["Institute of Management Studies"],"programme":"/ug/bsc-management-marketing/","programmeText":"BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-12-13T15:12:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2962534","attributes":{"section":"61732","title":"Mariejoy","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/ims/ug/mariejoy/","summary":"","text":"Before visiting Goldsmiths for the first time, I had been to two other London universities, but as soon as I got off the train at New Cross, I could definitely feel the difference. I really liked the atmosphere, the aura and the community. The vibe at Goldsmiths was different, I just loved it! I knew that it felt like the one.
\nI chose to study BSc Management with Marketing. I came to the course with fresh eyes and a fresh mind. From the very start, the people on the degree were so nice – everyone was so friendly and had an open mindset about wanting to get to know each other. It was really easy to make friends.
\nThe Careers Service has been a great support during my studies. I have attended events they hosted to meet with different companies and recruitment agencies to hear about the various opportunities available. I also secured an internship, which was a very eye-opening experience, it really got me out of my comfort zone.
\nIn terms of plans for the future, I want to stick to management – particularly in events or project management, where I can make the most of my organisational skills.
\nӣƵ is full of opportunities and has changed my mindset. Goldsmiths has definitely made me more responsible. I feel more mature, and that I’ve gained confidence working as a Student Ambassador.
\nMy advice to anyone thinking of studying at Goldsmiths would be to take every opportunity you can. And put yourself out there – join clubs and societies if you have time for them, do the Student Ambassador scheme, and try to have a positive ‘yes!’ approach to everything.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Ambassadors_Portrait_Mariejoy_20.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Institute of Management Studies"],"programme":"/ug/bsc-management-marketing/","programmeText":"BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BSc (Hons) Management with Marketing"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-01-21T12:01:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2675075","attributes":{"section":"61198","title":"Cameron Murphy","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/ug/cameron-murphy/","summary":"Going into my third year, I feel confident in the skills and abilities I have developed through my time studying at Goldsmiths.","text":"The Department of Media and Communications is massive with lots of resources as well as knowledgeable tutors and lecturers. The taster sessions offered allowed me to try so many aspects of media - it helped assure me that I wasn't missing out on any experiences. My favourite part of my degree has been these practical classes.
\nI also took a foundation year, which was the perfect option for me because the extra year really helped prepare me.
\nThe Careers Service has been incredibly useful, I wish I had unitised it sooner. In particular, the CV check-in service really helped my professional development. The Careers Service led me to two volunteering opportunities that I love and were so easy to apply for.
\nI was also surprised by how much I enjoy societies, getting involved has been very rewarding.
\nGoing into my third year, I feel confident in the skills and abilities I have developed through my time studying at Goldsmiths.
\nI enjoy the area and how close everything is to campus. There are good food places nearby and the SU is amazing because it is so close to my first-year accommodation.
\nThe library is an amazing space, I wish I could stay there for years and read everything. I enjoy the library most about studying at Goldsmiths.
\nJoin societies and go to events.
\nIn your first year go and do everything. There is so much offered in terms of societies, pop-up events, and trips.
\nI found an amazing sense of community by getting involved in my second year with tennis and the anime and gaming society, I wish I had done it earlier.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Cameron-Murphy.jpeg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Cameron-Murphy-landscape.jpeg","country":"usUnitedStates","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/ug/ba-media-communications/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Media & Communications","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Media & Communications"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-05-10T10:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2898707","attributes":{"section":"61621","title":"Lucy Domachowski","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/ug/lucy-domachowski/","summary":"Goldsmiths has significantly impacted who I am today, instilling a passion for storytelling and a strong work ethic.","text":"My time at Goldsmiths from 2014 to 2017 studying BA Journalism was truly transformative. The most rewarding aspect of my degree was the support from my tutors and lecturers, who were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly encouraging.
\nTheir insights greatly enriched my learning experience. I also loved spending time in the library, which became a second home for me—an ideal place to dive deep into research and writing.
\nGoldsmiths has significantly impacted who I am today, instilling a passion for storytelling and a strong work ethic. The experience opened my eyes to the world of media, and I feel more equipped to face future challenges. Overall, my time there was not just about academic growth but also personal development, and I cherish those years immensely.
\nLiving in London while studying was an adventure in itself. The vibrant culture and diverse opportunities shaped my perspective and professional skills.
\nI continued to work in the city for several years after graduation, which helped me build a solid foundation in journalism. However, returning to Wales to work remotely has been a perfect fit for my little family and me.
\nCurrently, I’m a news editor and freelance journalist, along with working as a public relations executive. Balancing these roles while being a mum of two keeps me busy, but I genuinely enjoy the variety each day brings. The dynamic nature of journalism allows me to stay engaged with current events, while my work in public relations lets me connect with different audiences and craft compelling narratives.
\nLooking ahead, I see myself continuing to grow in these fields, possibly exploring more leadership opportunities in media. I aim to create a fulfilling balance between my career and family life, ensuring I can nurture both my professional ambitions and my role as a parent. The future feels bright, and I’m excited about the possibilities that lie ahead!
\nMy key piece of advice for anyone considering Goldsmiths or university in general is to prioritise gaining as much work experience as possible. Engaging in internships and placements while studying can significantly enhance your learning and career opportunities.
\nBy fully committing to these experiences and giving your best effort, you'll not only build valuable skills but also create connections that can open many doors in the future. Embrace every opportunity that comes your way; it can make a world of difference in your professional journey.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Lucy-Domachowski.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/ug/ba-journalism/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Journalism","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["Journalist and Public Relations Executive","BA (Hons) Journalism"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-11-18T14:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3062455","attributes":{"section":"61898","title":"Molly Smith","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/ug/molly-smith/","summary":"","text":"I work for ALM / Law.com International as a reporter, primarily covering U.K. legal and business news—though many of our stories have an international angle, because business rarely respects borders.
\nOur readership consists of top-tier lawyers, and the publication runs on a subscription model, meaning readers pay for insight that gives them a competitive edge. ALM has reporters across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, allowing us to deliver global coverage 24 hours a day.
Our audience is incredibly sophisticated. Many of them bill their clients thousands for 15 minutes of their time. Fact-checking, double sourcing and originality are the most important things for the publication, but a bit of writing flair is also appreciated!
My beat spans a broad range of topics, but my core focus is on the legal side of private equity, financing, and the biggest global transactions. I occasionally cover litigation, but it’s rarely traditional court reporting of crimes or misdemeanours. Instead, I’m more interested in business-related legal matters and financial crime—things like misconduct involving high-profile lawyers or financial players, money laundering, tax offences, IP/patent litigation, major business disputes, or any high-stakes case handled by top-tier, billion-pound law firms.
No two days are the same, but my work is quite independent. I’m responsible for sourcing stories, pitching and writing them daily. The general target is one news story a day and one feature per week, though this varies depending on editorial needs.
For example, Trump hitting Big Law with executive orders completely consumed the whole editorial team for a while so all hands were on deck to find stories relating to this and targets went out of the window. And one week I only wrote a single piece—but it was highly investigative and exclusive. I had noticed subtle changes on the websites of major law firms. I ended up doing a deep-dive investigation, comparing archived versions of pages, analysing metadata to establish when changes occurred, and running the same checks across 100 different firm websites to identify a possible pattern. It was painstaking—but the story was unique, telling, and it really took off.
Another part of my job involves meeting and building relationships with the top names in corporate law to try and get insights and find stories. These are people who charge thousands for minutes of their time if they’re billing clients—and I get to pick their brains for free. That’s a pretty cool perk.
If I could offer one piece of advice to students: don’t be too precious or idealistic about the subject matter of your first reporting job. I’m lucky because I genuinely enjoy what I cover, but even if the content had been dry, the experience itself would still have been transformative. My reporting is a hundred times better than it was when I left university. I’m faster, more confident approaching sources, better at identifying news angles, and my copy is much sharper—all because I’m doing it every day.
\nWhen I started my role, I did have a basic understanding of business and finance. But some preliminary research before the interview would have set me up well if I had no knowledge base—and frankly, you learn fast on the job. So don’t shy away from applying to jobs that feel a little (or a lot) out of your comfort zone.
\nIf you’re set on making a real impact in specific areas, it’s much easier to break into those dream publications once you already have some reporting experience under your belt.
\nI’ve met people writing for some of the most idealistic, mission-driven outlets, and the word on the street is the same: budgets are tight, and it’s hard for editors to take chances on new writers. But if you have a solid portfolio—even if it’s in a niche area—it makes all the difference. Quality journalism speaks for itself, and every bit of knowledge you pick up along the way adds value. You can never know too much about the world—so nothing you learn is ever wasted.
\nWhen I was studying, there were certain publications I didn’t want to align myself with—and a few I still wouldn’t, based on my political and social values. But in hindsight, flexibility in your early career is essential. I never had a “rusty” period after university, and I’m very grateful for that. Jumping in and just doing the work every day makes all the difference.
\nAs a bonus, I now have a solid grasp of M&A, private credit, equity, debt, and other financial mechanics that fuel billion-pound deals. We don’t usually cover anything worth under £1 billion, and being immersed in that level of corporate activity has completely elevated my understanding of the financial world.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/MOLLY-SMITH-BA-JOURNALISM-21--2024.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/ug/ba-journalism/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Journalism","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["Journalist","BA (Hons) Journalism"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-04-30T15:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3082669","attributes":{"section":"61936","title":"Bingyi Wang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/ug/bingyi-wang/","summary":"The staff are very supportive, especially my supervisors, who are very attentive and responsible for the progress of my research.","text":"I love how interdisciplinary, fun, and friendly people are here, like a bunch of different weeds that have grown together by accident. Sometimes when there is no module, colleagues organise our own meetings, share theoretical approaches, or just have a ‘don't cry alone session’.
\nI like the fact that our programme has a lot of freedom for research, but the staff are still very supportive, especially my supervisors, who are very attentive and responsible for the progress of my research.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths has ensured that I have a free and organic lifestyle in London, but it has also been like an anchor that has held me in one place, allowing me to challenge myself to see just how much I can actually do in a field that I love.
\nI love living in London, usually I work in various quiet and lovely cafes or Senate House in central, which is the University of London's shared library.
\nI'm currently researching female influencers, anti-productivist cultural production and e-commerce on social media with an emic-etic approach.
\nAs an influencer myself, I use digital/auto-ethnography and data analysis to see how influencers on RedNote produce culture challenging the productivist ideology in contemporary China, how do they articulate female subjectivity, and how the process is mediated by platform infrastructures, algorithmic visibility and monetisation imperatives of stakeholders.
\nMy research offers a critical intervention into platform studies and feminist media theory by situating female influencers as both agents and artefacts of a rapidly transforming digital economy, which negotiates individual values and lifestyles in society.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/wechatimg8.jpg","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/ug/integrated-degree-media/","programmeText":"Integrated Degree in Media & Communications, Journalism, and Promotional Media","degreeType":"Other undergraduate","meta":["Integrated Degree in Media & Communications, Journalism, and Promotional Media"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-20T12:05:28.028Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"1902207","attributes":{"section":"59395","title":"Ama Josephine Budge Johnstone","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/ama-josephine-budge-johnstone/","summary":"I had a truly amazing time studying at Goldsmiths. Both my MA and elective lecturers were supporting, inspiring and rigorous.","text":"I had a truly amazing time studying at Goldsmiths. Both my MA and elective lecturers were supporting, inspiring and rigorous. They not only challenged, pushed and stimulated my thinking and knowledge, they believed in me and were real about what I needed to do to achieve my academic goals within the academy and all the other ways I might develop and succeed in the wider world.
\nApart from my wonderful lecturers, the most incredible part of my time there was being part of such a diverse cohort (both in my MA and in the wider school). I was the only Black student in my entire undergraduate university, so it really was an absolute joy to be surrounded by amazing students from all over challenging the institution and what care, inclusion and change could look and feel like within educational spaces.
\nI'm currently in the final year of a PhD, I never would have thought I could attempt such a thing as a PhD before studying at ӣƵ and learning to believe in my own ability to think and write expansively. The last year is always really hard but I love my topic of study and I believe it's really important.
\nI am also lecturing at several universities / art schools in London and abroad, as well as sustaining my own artistic practice. In the future I hope to continue pursuing my academic and artistic careers, becoming a better teacher, artist and writer in order to inspire and support others in the ways I was at Goldsmiths.
\nThe main piece of advice I'd give would be to really invest time and energy in the extracurricular stuff. Because I was a part-time student I was able to audit extra classes, attend many lecture series across a variety of departments, organise a conference and create work for a joint exhibition as part of my feminist methodologies elective.
\nI'd really encourage every prospective student to make the most out of the library (especially the women's library collection) and all of the incredible resources.
\nBeing in such a BIPOC-heavy community was wonderful, with great music venues, food and theatres all around. There are also a number of great parks where we would go for lunch or to sit and study.
\nMy favourite place to eat has got to be Lao Khee (I think that's the name, it's been a while!) Chinese, opposite - I still come back here to eat whenever I can and maintain it's one of the best Chinese food spots in London.
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\nI am currently studying for my PhD and teaching on an assistantship at Temple University in the U.S. I enjoy studying and working around brilliant thinkers and in a positive academic community. I would like to teach in California.
\nGoing back to university for me was one of the best decisions of my life. I came in in my 30's as a mature student and never looked back. It has afforded me greater opportunities and I have met wonderful people throughout my studies. I have already met another Goldsmiths grad at Temple, and we both remember it fondly and proudly. I transferred from LSE and found Goldsmiths to be a welcoming place where I felt comfortable almost immediately, which was not my experience at LSE. If you are thinking about going to university, ӣƵ in particular, I would say, do it you will not regret it....
\nThere were some nice little cafes and places to eat in the area. It was easily accessible by train from central London and the campus is beautiful.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Richard_Hoggart_Building_428.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2022-07-04T12:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2296826","attributes":{"section":"60297","title":"Kanishka","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/kanishka-sharma/","summary":"My favourite part about my degree was its diversity. Having people from all around the world really widened the experience.","text":"My favourite part about my degree was its diversity. Having people from all around the world really widened the experience. Anyone coming to Goldsmiths or any other University in general, must keep their mind and heart open to accept people and changes that they might experience in their lives.
\nThe best part about studying in this part of London is that everything you need is nearby and you can access anything anytime.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/kanishka-sharma-square-copy.jpg","altimage":"","country":"inIndia","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-digital-media/","programmeText":"MA Digital Media","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Digital Media"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-07-20T11:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2303941","attributes":{"section":"60317","title":"Meenal Jangir","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/meenal-jangir/","summary":"Studying at Goldsmiths had a profound impact on me as a person. It not only equipped me with valuable knowledge and skills but also fostered personal growth and self-confidence.","text":"My favourite part of my degree was the opportunity to meet many people with diverse experiences, and getting the chance to work with them and converge ideas from across the world. The academic freedom and the chance to work on research projects was truly enriching.
\nWhat I enjoyed most about studying at Goldsmiths was the supportive and collaborative learning environment. The professors and fellow students were always willing to help and engage in meaningful discussions, which made the learning experience more enjoyable and fulfilling.
\nMy experience within my department was fantastic. The professors are motivating and open-minded when it comes to helping students. Their passion for their subjects is very inspiring, empowering me to push my boundaries in the ways that I think and work.
\nOne surprising aspect of studying at Goldsmiths was the range of option modules that brought many students studying different programmes together. It allowed me to meet new people outside of my programme and learn things from students with different backgrounds.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths had a profound impact on me as a person. It not only equipped me with valuable knowledge and skills but also fostered personal growth and self-confidence. The emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving has shaped my approach to challenges in both my academic and personal life, making me more adaptable. Overall, the experience has been truly transformative, and I am grateful for the opportunities provided by Goldsmiths.
\nMy advice would be to take advantage of the diverse range of courses and academic resources available. Maybe even explore subjects outside of your major to broaden your thought process and understanding.
\nEngage with your professors, instead of feeling shy or fearing any conversations with them. They are valuable mentors who will be very open-minded about your ideas and in no way will judge you. They are also very open to discussing future career options!
\nManage your time as studying a Masters degree can be quite demanding. But do not forget to balance your schedule. As Clea, the MA convenor, always said – go out in the park, meet friends, and don't forget to explore the city while you are in London.
\nParticipate in activities on campus (or your accommodation if you are living in one), it is always buzzing with events and clubs. You will always have studying to do, but you should take some time out to relax and have some fun.
\nThere were a lot of things I could have done better, but the journey of getting to this realisation is what counts. So you do you!
\nLiving in London sounds exciting but can also be a bit overwhelming, especially as an international student. Personally, I have lived in major cities back home too, so I am pretty used to the fast pace and crowds, but one cannot deny that moving countries, understanding different cultural ways of living and fitting in can feel like a lot.
\nBut once I settled here, I found that people embraced me for who I am. Everyone is mature to understand each other, and the city itself is culturally diverse so I did also find people with whom I could share cultural similarities. I also learnt a lot about other cultures – for example, I learnt that South Asians and Latin Americans share a lot of similarities. It has been a life-changing experience, with my world view now a lot larger than it used to be, and I am glad to have taken this leap of faith.
\nI am living in one of Goldsmiths' halls of residence in New Cross, and it has been a beautiful experience. It is not too far away from Central London, but far enough to be able to live in an area that is surrounded by green spaces. There are beautiful walls adorned with street art around me, and so many restaurant options.
\nMy favourite eating spots are the very affordable fried chicken shops around here (the trick is to read the window menus carefully and find good meal options that will fill you up). Lewisham Shopping Centre is also not too far away, where you can find the local fruit and vegetable market, along with some branded shops to meet your clothing requirements. It was a good choice to live near the university too, as walking in the College Green to take a break or living across from the Goldsmiths Library has been very convenient.
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\nIts focus on individual learning needs, coupled with a student body whose diversity is not just a mere tokenised marketing gimmick but is achieved by a deep commitment to creating a learning space that is safe, radical, and emancipatory in equal measure.
\nThis space is strongly co-created by our lecturers who bring to the table an amazing variety of political and professional experiences.
\nThe teaching team on the course had an impressive breadth of political experience, ranging from Stop the War Coalition, The World Transformed, Hacked Off to London Renter’s Union, Media Reform Coalition and the UCU. One can therefore be sure that every page of theory presented in MA Political Communications is strongly grounded in years of political practice.
\nI am currently working as the secretary of a left-wing political party in the Czech Republic and a project manager at the Czech Moravian Confederation of Trade Unions.
\nStudying MA in Political Communications at Goldsmiths has given me not only the confidence to navigate political and media spaces but most importantly a hope that could be paraphrased by a quote from Mark Fisher on a wall in one of the campus courtyards:
\nA hope that a truly emancipatory politics can “reveal what is presented as necessary to be a mere contingency” and in doing so “make what was previously deemed impossible seem attainable”.
\nGo for it! As the neon sign on the front of the Amersham Arms on New Cross Road (the best pub around!) says: Take Courage!
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\nThe tutors consistently encouraged us to push the boundaries of visual expression and explore the creative potential of new imaging technologies. I particularly enjoyed the hands-on, practice-based courses—especially those on moving image and darkroom techniques.
\nAdditionally, the visual culture theory course helped me develop a more critical way of thinking, which has been incredibly beneficial for my artistic development. The programme has deepened my focus on conceptual depth in my photographic practice.
\nGhost Work explores the hidden labour force behind artificial intelligence systems. In our pursuit of full automation, a new class of digital workers has emerged—assigned repetitive, low-paid tasks by algorithms, often via crowdsourcing platforms.
\nThese “ghost workers” remain invisible to the public eye, yet are fundamental to the operation of intelligent systems. Through research and AI-generated imagery, this project constructs fictional team photos, workspaces, and ID portraits that reflect the erasure of individuality and visibility in the age of algorithmic labour.
\nInspired by Hito Steyerl’s How Not to Be Seen, the work critiques the ethics of visibility, automation, and marginalised human labour in a technocratic society.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/IMG_6162-(1).JPG","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-photography-practice/","programmeText":"MA Photography Practice","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Photography Practice"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-01T12:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3063477","attributes":{"section":"61906","title":"Milo Lethorn","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/milo-lethorn/","summary":"The programme has provided me the time, constructive environment, and energetic dialogue to develop a deeper understanding of my own creative concerns.","text":"Throughout the MA Photography Practice programme, I have been motivated to interrogate aesthetic decisions and to have confidence producing new work that responds meaningfully to the world beyond the classroom.
\nI’ve found that the structure of the year and attitudes of course staff has helped scaffold this development, prescribing a prolific period of fluid, reflexive experimentation and idea-gathering, followed by a more focused, project-oriented phase, both enmeshed with relevant academic theory.
\nComing in with more traditional photographic interests, I have enjoyed getting to grips with alternative and emerging visual technologies, recognising how they might bridge critical gaps in my own practice. Everything feels like it’s at hand; it’s just a matter of ambition and alignment.
\nLectures introduce refreshing historical and contemporary artistic methodologies, much of which unfolds the conventional canon and actively challenges its tropes.
\nThe atmosphere fostered for our cohort has felt genuinely collective, with a sense that everyone is on the same team. I have felt consistently treated as a peer, with something valuable to contribute to critical discussions.
\nWhilst recognising the course as an investment in pursuing academic and artistic directions, we are encouraged to engage not just with the “photography world” but ultimately participate with the world through photography.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/milo-interim-pic.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-photography-practice/","programmeText":"MA Photography Practice","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Photography Practice"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-01T14:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3063485","attributes":{"section":"61908","title":"Sharon Huang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/sharon-huang/","summary":"This MA in Photography Practice constantly challenges me to think differently and take risks I wouldn't have dared to before.","text":"The MA Photography Practice has been transformative.
\nOur weekly group critiques bring diverse perspectives together, with classmates from different cultural backgrounds offering fresh interpretations of photographic elements I hadn't considered.
\nWhen multiple tutors join our end-of-term reviews, the range of professional insights helps me see my work in entirely new ways.
\nI've particularly connected with the video art component, which differs dramatically from traditional film approaches. Learning artists' experimental moving image methods has introduced me to a more liberated creative process—a completely different approach that's opened up exciting new possibilities for my work.
\nThis programme constantly challenges me to think differently and take risks I wouldn't have dared to before.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/318A3095.jpg","altimage":"","country":"","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-photography-practice/","programmeText":"MA Photography Practice","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Photography Practice"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-01T15:05:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3071515","attributes":{"section":"61914","title":"Mingfei Liu","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/mingfei-liu/","summary":"The course’s diverse and inclusive teaching approach greatly expanded my artistic perspective and modes of expression, enabling me to transform personal experience into visually engaging work with social depth.","text":"As an international student, I unexpectedly found warmth and support in this course (MA Photography Practice). The teaching team was at the heart of the experience — their professionalism and dedication allowed us the freedom to explore creatively. From foundational photography knowledge to programming and 3D imaging, each one-on-one tutorial felt like a deep conversation, full of insight and respect.
\nBeyond the classroom, the course fostered a rich and inclusive creative environment that encouraged experimentation and cross-disciplinary work.
\nIn my final project The Sense of Resemblance and Spirit, I was able to combine photography with interactive installation, a possibility I had never imagined before.
\nThe technical skills and critical thinking cultivated throughout the course have profoundly influenced my approach to image-making today, allowing me to transform personal experiences into works with social depth.
\nThis multimedia art exhibition, based on the artist's observation of social phenomena, deeply explores the impact of gender roles and patriarchy on women.
\nUsing collage, video, and interactive installations, the works reveal the roles of female in family and society, highlighting the resulting limitations and objectification. Presented as a furniture store, the pieces are constructed from parts of the female body and sold at the lowest discounted prices, symbolizing the devaluation and objectification of women by society.
\nEach furniture piece carries symbolic meaning: mirrors depict the distortion of gender identity by social perception; sofas represent the constraints of traditional family roles; carpets highlight gender inequality, visually showcasing the prevalence and severity of the issue.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Picture-1.jpg","altimage":"","country":"cnChina","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-photography-practice/","programmeText":"MA Photography Practice","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Photography Practice"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-09T16:05:40.040Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3078641","attributes":{"section":"61931","title":"Alessandro Caruana","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/alessandro-caruana/","summary":"I greatly value the intellectually stimulating and enriching relationship with my supervisor, as it has been a core positive aspect of my experience here at Goldsmiths.","text":"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work in a teaching environment, which will help me gain experience and enhance my CV for my future career.
\nI have been very pleased with the colleagues and the people I have met during this journey; I have felt well-supported with abundant advice and guidance.
\nAdditionally, I greatly value the intellectually stimulating and enriching relationship with my supervisor, as it has been a core positive aspect of my experience here at Goldsmiths.
\nPut effort into what you do and take any opportunity available. Don't limit yourself. Do not forget to network and get to know people - community first.
\nMy research at ӣƵ integrates psychoanalytic theory, post-phenomenology, and posthuman studies to explore emerging thanatechnologies: AI companions, digital avatars, and immersive platforms that simulate deceased individuals.
\nRather than viewing these technologies purely as a contemporary response to grief interventions, my project analyses them as manifestations of a more profound cultural and psychic denial of death, reflecting evolving conceptions of identity, the body, and mortality.
\nTo trace this, I adapt Psychogenealogy into a new framework to analyse media. Here, the focus shifts from family systems to media systems, reading technologies as genealogical artefacts entangled with human psychic development across time.
\nIn short, by using an archaic psychoanalytic practice, this research places media artefacts on the couch—not to diagnose them in isolation but to listen to how they articulate collective anxieties about death, mourning, and the refusal of loss.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/1713867929266.jpg","altimage":"","country":"itItaly","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/mphil-phd-media-communications-cultural-studies/","programmeText":"MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies","degreeType":"MPhil/PhD","meta":["MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-16T15:05:51.051Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3078644","attributes":{"section":"61932","title":"Simone Pellegrino","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/simone-pellegrino/","summary":"I first fell in love with the idea of applying philosophy to mediated cultural processes during my undergraduate studies at Goldsmiths.","text":"I am a PhD researcher in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies, where I investigate the contemporary engagement with notions of fate and fortune across a range of what I call oracular cultural practices, and the tension these reveal between capitalist-hegemonic and emancipatory opportunities.
\nFrom the connotations of luck, fate and (mis)fortune in both mainstream and online media texts, to the perception of the peculiarly entropic, non-deterministic functioning of large language models (LLMs) in generative and agentic agential artificial intelligence (AI) that turns the machine into an oracle-like medium, I draw on critical theory to examine the ordinary experience of affective discourses of fate and fortune as socio-cultural meanings of the 21st century.
\nThe equal horizons of novelty and possibility they project, and the magical explanation they provide for past unpredictable occurrences, are closely inspected vis-à-vis their condensed surrogation of linearity, which facilitates control in the current age of contingency and uncertainty, where historicity is in fact weakened. Therefore, a new critique of late capitalism is proposed, which focuses on both risks and opportunities of fate and fortune in post-postmodern, or meta-modern, individuals. Core themes include temporality, space, consciousness, affectivity and desire.
\nI presented my research at academic conferences in Europe and the United States. At 23, I am also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
\nI first fell in love with the idea of applying philosophy to mediated cultural processes during my undergraduate studies at Goldsmiths, completed in 2023.
\nI assisted with the ‘21st Century Magic and Spirituality in Media and Culture’, a symposium hosted by the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, which fostered a cross-disciplinary interchange on spiritual practices with scholars from other internationally leading institutions, such as MIT (USA), Rutgers University (USA), Concordia University (Canada), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland).
\nI also specialised in mobile and print journalism with a training in news and feature writing, sub-editing and fact-checking. I collaborated with fellow students to create Blurr, an online magazine that explored the concept of the other. I was picked as the co-editor of Tablecloth, a cultural magazine whose first printed issue was published in March 2023.
\nI did a work placement with the BBC Local Democracy Reporting Service partner, Epsom and Ewell Times, a not-for-profit publication in Surrey, England. My journalistic work also appeared on The Tab and EastLondonLines.
\nCome prepared to question everything, yourself included - it is the biggest opportunity Goldsmiths offers to its creative and engaged students.
\nOur campus is in New Cross, where contamination thrives in a transcultural production of smells, tastes and ideas.
\nMy go-to pub is The Rose.
\nMy favourite reading spot on campus is the last bench on College Green, just next to the tennis courts and the Professor Stuart Hall building.
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I transferred to Goldsmiths during my PhD and I have felt incredibly welcome in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies, both from the staff and other postgraduate research students.
\nMake sure you treat your PhD (or any other course) like a job: don't work in the evenings if you can help it, and make sure you always give yourself weekends off.
\nThe cafe in the library on the ground floor, and the tables by the windows make for a great study/ people watching space.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/img_20250501_122747909_hdr2.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/mphil-phd-media-communications-cultural-studies/","programmeText":"MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies","degreeType":"MPhil/PhD","meta":["MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-16T16:05:03.003Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3078650","attributes":{"section":"61934","title":"Maria Carbajales","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/media-and-comms/pg/maria-carbajales/","summary":"The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been amazing as everyone is so kind, creative, knowledgeable and helpful.","text":"At Goldsmiths, I am supervised by Professor Rosalind Gill and Dr Alison Winch. The Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies has been amazing as everyone is so kind, creative, knowledgeable and helpful.
\nI have had the opportunity to also work as an Assistant Lecturer for the Promotional Cultures module.
\nFor student wanting to do a PhD, I would advise that it is a tough and demanding experience but it is also a time in your life dedicated to studying something that you enjoy, which is a privilege.
\nThe Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studiest has amazing people for supervisors.
\nMy research project focuses on Latinx women’s experiences of mobile dating apps to understand how issues such as social inequalities, gendered violence, neocolonialism, migration and racialisation are present when mediating intimacy online.
\nI have been living in London for almost six years and it is a brutal city to live in!
\nBrutal for the size, breadth and movement. But also brutal in a good way with an amazing cuisine, cultural offer, diverse people and places.
\nIt is a great city to live in once you find your places you like, community and support networks - which you hopefully will as a student!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/maria.jpg","altimage":"","country":"uyUruguay","department":["Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"programme":"/pg/mphil-phd-media-communications-cultural-studies/","programmeText":"MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies","degreeType":"MPhil/PhD","meta":["MPhil/PhD Media, Communications and Cultural Studies"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-05-16T16:05:07.007Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2393412","attributes":{"section":"60509","title":"Emily Thomas","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/music/pg/-emily-thomas/","summary":"","text":"Having come from a musicological background, studying Music at The University of Manchester, part of me was apprehensive about the interdisciplinary nature of the MA Music (Audiovisual Cultures) course. After two years of studying, I can certainly say that I didn't need to worry. I received insurmountable support and guidance from our course leader, and managed to pick up skills in Adobe, albeit quite stressfully & slowly! The course's core module was a particular highlight, alongside the final project. I was lucky enough to be offered the opportunity by Holly Rogers to write a chapter that expanded upon some work undertaken in the module. My chapter on Lil Nas X's 'MONTERO' wound up in Bloomsbury Academic's 'YouTube and Music', which I was, and still am, overjoyed about! I found my work was really able to thrive through the non-traditional approaches to sound, visuality and writing. Despite my lack of background in media, this did not end up mattering at all, as I wrote and created work centred upon artists like Charli XCX, Rosalía, Caroline Polachek & Dorian Electra. I am so pleased to have done this course, as I really felt incredibly rewarded by the work and the innovations that come with an MA, alongside the amazing facilities like the Goldsmiths Music Studio.
\nIt's a brilliant place to study – in particular, Deptford & Peckham are great places to explore, filled with beautiful culture(s). Skehans pub is a must, and venues like Avalon Cafe, Venue MOT, Ormside and more are great too.
\nCurrently, I am freelancing as a social media and partnerships manager in music, working for companies like Boudica and Velocity Press & doing radio work and tutoring on the side. Alongside this, I am also pursuing a career in music, as a classically trained singer trying to bridge the gap between pop, classical and electronic. The future for me will likely look quite similar to this, as I hope to move into more Project Managerial roles within the music industry that spotlight marginalised cultures. I also think it likely I will end up doing a PhD(!) and continue to write about music, visuality and pop culture in some capacity.
\nGet involved in anything you could possibly be interested in and focus your efforts on these things in terms of work and external activities.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Emily_Thomas_Student_Profile.png","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Emily_Thomas_Student_Profile.png","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Music"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":["Freelance social media & partnerships manager"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-10-09T12:10:55.055Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2395850","attributes":{"section":"60514","title":"Montgomery Williams","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/music/pg/montgomery-williams/","summary":"","text":"I began my studies at ӣƵ as part of the first year group in the new Audiovisual Cultures pathway. Reflecting on this, I'm grateful to have undertaken a course which has enabled me to explore an intersection of my interests. Looking back to years ago, after completing my BA, I wouldn't have imagined such a course would exist which adds to the satisfaction of having now completed it.
\nThroughout the programme, I've enjoyed being encouraged to push towards the edges of my practice and find interconnections between the worlds of music, moving image and the city which I inhabit. A key part of this has been meeting like-minded people through the university, either in specific modules or through chance encounters. Stepping back, it's been a real pleasure to engage in areas which I once thought of as niche with a wide group of people.
\nPreceding my time at Goldsmiths I completed my undergraduate degree in architecture, which was embraced by my open-minded tutors in the music department. It felt encouraging to see how the discourses from my past academic journey could intertwine with more recent projects at Goldsmiths. Being in an environment and community to nurture these developments has helped me to articulate my thoughts and build confidence in my practice.
\nThe subject matter of my projects was heavily influenced by the urban environment around me, so being in such a fascinating part of London was a continual source of inspiration. South East London is full of contrasts, from the remnants of industry to unexpected green spaces. I'd encourage new students to explore and every so often, get lost!
\nOn campus, I'd recommend some time enjoying the college green as a balance to the busy rhythms of London life. Treat yourself to lunch at the Goldsmiths Cafe every now and then too!
\nMoving on from my MA at Goldsmiths I'm currently pursuing projects in three interconnected areas.
\nOne focus is the development of personal artistic projects in audiovisual art, overlapping with research carried out at Goldsmiths.
\nA second area I'm keen to progress is my collaborative work, largely in live visuals and videography, with other artists. I'm particularly interested in helping to build visual worlds for their sonic material.
\nThe third possibility I'm exploring is future study in the form of a practice-based PhD. It's been uplifting to have encouragement from tutors at Goldsmiths to pursue this option and it's something I'll continue to research as I go forward.
\nHaving taken four years between finishing my BA and beginning my MA, I found returning to university came with a renewed relish for learning. I felt my experiences outside the academic environment fed into it as much as my studies within, so if I could offer any advice it would be to take time when you can. I was also fortunate enough to be able to complete my studies part-time, which allowed me space to digest the content and meet two year groups of students along the way.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/study-at-goldsmiths.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Music"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-10-11T15:10:40.040Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2428719","attributes":{"section":"60557","title":"Alex Lewis-Whitaker","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/music/pg/alex-lewis-whitaker/","summary":"","text":"I liked how the MA allows you to select three other modules from across the music department in addition to your core modules. Everybody will have ended up with a different pathway through the degree, and you can cultivate several different interests all in the space of a year. Alongside my core audiovisual modules I was able to take lessons for the Ghanaian bamboo flute via video calls with a tutor in Kumasi (paid for by the uni). I also took a music philosophy module that allowed me to think deeply about Lisa Gerrard's 'singing in tongues' technique.
\nI was surprised by how heavy the workload was, so this shouldn't be underestimated, but it just meant it was all the more rewarding to complete the course. I studied what I was interested in much more intensely and urgently than if I hadn't had this time pressure. Most importantly, I have a much clearer vision for where I want to go with my next creative projects, and I love having a more holistic understanding of music and its interrelations with other disciplines that the course structure encourages.
\nI am currently continuing my internship with Rocket Entertainment (Sir Elton John & David Furnish) that I started halfway through my MA, working on their incredible art collections. I'm really excited to see where it leads, hopefully at the same company, and I hope to learn more about the music industry while here too.
\nI'm also starting to think about my next creative project based on where I left things with my MA. I think it will involve singing in tongues and Renaissance polyphony in some way, so it will be vocal-oriented. My composition and experimentation are much stronger points for me at the moment than my performance skills, so I want to learn to sing better while I'm developing this project.
\nPrioritise being open to new ideas and unconventional perspectives over perfecting each project. I made and wrote things which I wasn't happy with at all in terms of their execution, but they still received good grades because it was clear I had researched my topic in detail and had tried to take it beyond the existing research.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Alex-Lewis-Whitaker-profile-round.png","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Alex-lewis-whitaker-large.png","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Music"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-11-08T16:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2428721","attributes":{"section":"60567","title":"Beatrice Vorster","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/music/pg/beatrice-vorster/","summary":"","text":"The teaching is exceptional. I come from a Fine Art background and work as an associate lecturer in Fine Art and found it extremely valuable to build on my knowledge in art and find relationships to discourses around music and audiovisual cultures.
\nMake the most of the resources, the Electronic Music Studios (EMS) are incredible and the technicians - Marcus and Adam - are so helpful and encouraging.
\nI live locally – in proximity to lots of experimental music venues.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/campus-tour-video.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Music"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-11-08T16:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2517993","attributes":{"section":"60686","title":"Zhengnan Jiang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/music/pg/zhengnan-jiang/","summary":"","text":"My favourite part of the degree is the diversity that the course covered - we got to experience music in completely different ways than what I expected. In the Department of Music, they also have concerts and experimental live shows. There are practice rooms and studios you can also explore yourself.
\nI did BA Fashion Photography, and doing something different for my Masters was quite challenging but fun. The teachers are supportive, and we got to audit different classes, which is amazing.
\nAs an international student, Goldsmiths has many different societies. Each term, they will have events, and parties, providing us with a chance to celebrate our own culture.
\nThe Student SU is also a great place to hang out with friends and get to know people from different cities!
\nMoving from West London to South East, I can feel the youthful energy around here. The campus is surrounded by local pubs and many restaurants - you will get to taste something different.
\nTry your best to use the resources around you, be positive, be sociable and always seek help if you need to.
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My favourite part about my degree was never once feeling limited or inhibited to discuss, research or write about anything related to my course. I think the general ethos of the university means you make the experience into what you’d like it to be, regardless of your ambitions. The forensic psychology lecturers have such a wealth of knowledge, which enriched my experience and allowed me to take my understanding and interests to places I didn’t anticipate they would go.
\nMy experience completing my dissertation encapsulates my whole student experience. I discussed my research ideas that interested me, they helped me design and complete a project and supported me so comprehensively, whilst allowing me to feel independent and proud of my project. I was told my project was ambitious, but I never once felt discouraged or limited, instead, my supervisor and wider teaching team helped me fulfil the vision I had for my project.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths has helped me become more confident in me, my ideas and my goals for the future. The forensic psychology team were key to this. Without studying on this course, I would not be in the job I am now, which is the starting point towards my dream career.
\nMy favourite places at Goldsmiths were definitely the outside spaces, like the quad outside the Refectory and the college green. They were bustling with people during term time, which made the uni vibrant and exciting. During non-term time, they were really calm and familiar places to go whilst I was working at the student shop
\nGet involved in everything on offer, from your course to the Student’s Union. There’s amazing extra-curricular opportunities on the MSc in Forensic Psychology, and the university and area are so fun to spend time in.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/life-on-campus/Richard-Hoggart-Building_11616.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Psychology"],"programme":"/pg/msc-forensic-psychology/","programmeText":"MSc Forensic Psychology","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MSc Forensic Psychology"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-09-29T10:09:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2405296","attributes":{"section":"60536","title":"Maki Arianne Ramaditya","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/sociology/postgraduate/maki-arianne-ramaditya/","summary":"","text":"By far, the staff and students in my department (the Sociology department) were the best parts about my time at Goldsmiths. It was such a privilege to learn with such an amazing cohort, and the passion that the Sociology department had was unparalleled. The courses were exciting, innovative, really well put together, and have enriched my creative and critical capacities beyond words.
\nSouth East London is a lovely place that feels, unlike a lot of the rest of London, like a real place where people actually live. You get what you put in here. There are a lot of different community initiatives in the area or easily accessed from New Cross/SE London.
\nKnow when to stop reading! You can't read it all and that's not the point anyway. Have good boundaries in general. Treat it like work – know when to switch off and go have fun. Get involved with local community projects/attend local events. Remember that you're here to expand your thinking, not to partake in a transaction. Befriend your cohort and your lecturers and you will have a wonderful experience.
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The MA certainly had a great impact on my life - the inherently interdisciplinary course helped me develop the tools, critical thinking and confidence needed to begin to navigate different responses to our changing environments. You will likely be in a cohort of students from lots of different academic backgrounds, including biological sciences, art and photography, humanities, philosophies and geographies. This provides a rich learning environment in which to critically benefit from a variety of perspectives and recognise the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective reimagining.
\nThroughout the MA you will have inspiring lecturers and teachers who encourage you to be creative in exploring your own interests and finding tools to navigate the complex realities of our current environmental predicament.
\nI am currently working with the community and youth outreach team of a botanical garden, working in communications and project delivery to bring people together to value and enjoy UK native plants and fungi in their local environments.
\nYou are here to learn, and there is always more to learn, but remember you have something to teach, too.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Campus-tour_-January-2017_12468.jpg","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Sociology"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-11-07T16:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2447176","attributes":{"section":"60605","title":"Beatriz Cintra","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/sociology/postgraduate/beatriz-cintra/","summary":"","text":"After looking at universities from all around the globe, ӣƵ soon became my first choice because of its reputation as a radically creative and forward-thinking space. Most importantly, the MA Ecology, Culture and Society's curriculum stood out as the most cutting edge in its debates about our world's changing climates and in its approach to animal studies. It did not disappoint: in fact, the degree went above and beyond all my expectations and I leave my course feeling truly transformed, both intellectually and personally.
\nAs a recent graduate, I am still working on developing a practice as a designer and researcher. Part of this process has been attending events and conferences on my topics of interest – for example, more-than-human futures, decoloniality, and Indigenous ecologies – and mapping grassroots initiatives that are promoting change from the interstices of our society.
\nLondon is a particular place to be: it never ceases to amaze me how one can find so much happening in this city, from free top-of-the-line academic events to informal gatherings emanating change from below.
\nOrganise outings with your peers and teachers, like exhibitions, walks in a park, or simply heading to pub after class. There is a lot London can offer, and many interesting conversations can arise outside of formal learning environmments.
","image":"","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/study/Ben_Pimlott_Building_1775.jpg","country":"brBrazil","department":["Sociology"],"programme":"","programmeText":"","degreeType":"","meta":[],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2023-11-22T16:11:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2533007","attributes":{"section":"60793","title":"Marina Ionita","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/sociology/postgraduate/marina-ionita/","summary":"","text":"I stumbled upon Goldsmiths’ MA in Ecology, Culture and Society after an arduous search, which led me to mostly uninspiring programmes, and it immediately became the only MA I wanted to do.
\nThe programme is exceptionally curated, engaging with the most important dimensions of ecological devastation and the responses we may begin to form in these troubling times.
\nIt is strengthened by its ability to bring together students from many different backgrounds, which makes for a rich and generative space.
\nMartin, Mariam, and Monk made ӣƵ a joy to be at. They are wonderful and generous tutors and it was a joy to learn and think with them.
\nSouth East London is full of things to do. There are heaps of community gardens in borrowed places. There are plently of pubs and parks and spaces like Avalon Cafe host talks and poetry nights.
\nI applied to the MA Gender, Media and Culture at Goldsmiths because it seemed like the best programme to do what I needed at the time: to reflect on my practice as a feminist activist and to gain tools to critically analyse the world of feminist practice I had been involved in for many years, on the streets and on the web.
\nAfter an initial conversation with one of the convenors, Nirmal Puwar, I found her so open and welcoming that I had no doubt about joining.
\nI was lucky that she went on to supervise my final dissertation. Nirmal and the rest of the faculty were amazing, dedicated, bright and always open to students.
\nFrom the incredible core modules to the array of optional modules I could choose from across Goldsmiths (I wish I could have taken more!), the MA Gender, Media and Culture gave me the space I needed to reflect and more.
\nThe analysis and conversations with other activists I started through the module essays and my final dissertation on the emotional labour of feminicide mappers became, with Nirmal's encouragement, the motivating research question for a doctoral project, which I completed at the University of Warwick.
\nThe impact of my time at Goldsmiths has been enormous. I am now fully committed to research as an activist project.
\nI am an independent researcher-activist, and I continue my ongoing data activism on Feminicide in Uruguay. Based on my MA and PhD research and connections, I co-founded an international action-research project called Data Against Feminicide, which reaches over 1,600 members of a community of practice built around the uses of data for feminist activism against gender-related violence.
\nI have also worked with organisations like UN Women, Open Heroines and ECLAC as a consultant on gender, violence, and data, particularly on programmes oriented to building the capacity of activists.
\nIn the future, I plan to continue developing research into activism and data/technology, particularly looking at the use (or refusal) of artificial intelligence.
\nӣƵ is unique, creative and vibrant but can also be, like all institutions of this nature and in the Global North, a bastion of colonial, patriarchal and capitalist power. Enjoy and make use of what's available to you at Goldsmiths (sleep at the library!), but also question and take a stand.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/yowashington20191103_144729.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"uyUruguay","department":["Sociology"],"programme":"/pg/ma-gender-media-culture/","programmeText":"MA Gender, Media & Culture","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Gender, Media & Culture"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-11-15T09:11:38.038Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2907288","attributes":{"section":"61635","title":"Yichen Zhang","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/sociology/postgraduate/yichen-zhang/","summary":"","text":"What I appreciated most about the MA Gender, Media & Culture programme was its holistic yet thoughtfully crafted curriculum. The two core modules alone covered a remarkably broad range of topics, from anti-/post-/decolonialism to ecofeminism, body and affect to diasporic memory, feminist race studies to feminist disability studies, archival methods to spatial analysis, etc.
\nThese modules didn’t just provide academic knowledge – they shaped the way I think and approach the world – certainly in a critical, feminist way.
\nI can confidently say that much of my current feminist mindset and the feminist life I live now were developed during my time at Goldsmiths. It’s about ‘doing’ feminism. It’s about care, hope, resilience and patience. I will always call Goldsmiths my intellectual home.
\nI am currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Melbourne, funded by the Australian Research Council.
\nDoing research is one of the ways I ‘do’ feminism. That’s why I really enjoy it!
\nEnjoy your time here! If you face any challenges and difficulties, remember that you are not alone.
\nIn terms of the studies, be critical! And always make sure to take care of yourself!
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My favourite part of the degree was the group work - this was such a vital learning opportunity that taught me so much about dynamics and conflict.
Our cohort of students had a massive mix of ages, heritage and backgrounds that helped us to understand and reflect some of our own biases and misunderstandings. I’m eternally grateful for my opportunity at Goldsmiths.
I am now a full-time youth worker working for a county council. In this role, I am able to support junior colleagues, young people and their families.
\nYou really get a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when you support a family through a tough time or engage with someone who no one else has been able to engage with.
I am also working towards a Masters in psychology.
I really enjoyed my time at ӣƵ and made some friends for life.
\nMeeting my uni mates for food in the student union was one of my favourite times. We would talk about our lives, the lectures and everything in between.
This time together really made us bond.
Be open to learning and exploring new things. We do not know everything and every day will teach you something new.
University is a great way of challenging your mindset but also learning about others’ experiences.
When I first applied for the course, I was worried I wouldn’t get accepted due to my GCSE results being quite low, however, due to my experience as well as the courses I did in college. I was accepted and I couldn’t be any happier.
\nFrom the moment I started the course I loved every minute of it. From the group work to the guest lectures to practising the theory we studied. There was so much to cover but it has helped me see the world through the eyes of the young people and the community we served. I understood the role I played in society.
\nI couldn't recommend the course enough, it's a very different university experience, there is nothing like it.
\nSince graduating, I have worked in various roles in and around supporting young people within the NHS, local authorities, children in care charities, the Home Office and now the Department of Education. My current role involves working behind the scenes on policy regarding young people.
\nDon’t expect it to be similar to other degrees because it is not. It was a very intimate experience, filled with so much conversation regarding what we study and group work to understand how society works on a deeper level.
\nArrive with an open mind and stay with an open mind until the end.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/rhb-circle.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies"],"programme":"/ug/ba-community-youth-work/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-10-09T09:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2873214","attributes":{"section":"61589","title":"Nicole Griffiths","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/stacs/undergraduate/nicole-griffiths/","summary":"","text":"I applied to study the incredible BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work course as a (very!) mature student. It was my first time at university, and I loved everything about it.
\nThe very best part of the experience was meeting fellow students on the course - we were a cohort that came from many different countries, backgrounds, cultures and upbringings. The generosity of each student in sharing their life experiences for us all to learn and grow from was a core element of the course. This provided a deeper understanding of the topics we covered.
\nThe tutors who ran the course and many of the visiting lecturers were brilliant. They were knowledgeable, had work experience in the fields of study, and provided a safe space for students to learn. Tutors were challenging and provocative when they needed to be (in group work for example).
\nI really enjoyed doing the coursework, assignments and final dissertation.
\nThis course changed my life in many ways and I highly recommend it. If, like me, you're unsure about studying at an older age, go for it - you won't regret it! I came away with a whole new perspective on life, amazing friendships, a degree and the confidence to venture into new work environments. I even went on to study for a Masters.
\nAs a mature student who'd never been to university, I had zero confidence in my ability to get through the course. I believed that I wasn't academic and not particularly clever. I was very open about my insecurities and received a lot of understanding and support. I quickly realised that I wasn't the only one to feel this way.
\nMany of us had imposter syndrome, big time! So my advice is, to be honest with yourself and others and to take advantage of all the support on offer.
\nI've always been very politically active - passionate about justice and equality, ending prejudice of any kind and wanting to see peace in the world. This course gave me the confidence to stand as a local politician in my area. I was elected as a Councillor in 2018 (during my second year at Goldsmiths) and re-elected in 2022.
\nSince graduating, I have completed a Masters and gone on to work with young people in both an educational and community setting.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/2022-profile-circles/Ben-Pimlott-Building_11588-(1).jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies"],"programme":"/ug/ba-community-youth-work/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2024-10-22T10:10:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2873217","attributes":{"section":"61590","title":"Harry Clucas","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/stacs/undergraduate/harry-clucas/","summary":"","text":"The BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work course was amazing, especially the part of the course where you go on a journey of understanding your own identity within ‘Group Work’ with fellow university colleagues.
\nWe used our experience, identity and role in the group as a microcosm to reflect on our position in society, through the lens of social difference, such as race, gender, culture, etc. This was the hardest part but the most useful.
\nI am a totally different person because of this course at Goldsmiths. I now always question what I do based on my identity. I am able to have open, uncomfortable, yet powerful conversations with young people in my current role, helping them reflect on who they are and their potential.
\nI am a CBT therapist for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the Solent NHS Trust. I love working with young people and helping them realise their potential.
\nThe BA Social Science, Community Development & Youth Work course follows me in this career – I love providing a new, community-based perspective on young people’s lives and how their position in their community impacts their mental health.
\nI am now about to start my CBT Supervisors course, where I am creating a project to engage third-party and community organisations, to support young people’s mental health. In a year’s time, I hope to be beginning my Systemic Family Therapy masters.
\nDon’t be afraid of expressing who you are, even if it means you get challenged - use it as a wonderful learning experience about who you are. I was quite reserved as a white man, not talking about my identity and prejudices, I wished I talked about that more openly in the best place to do it.
\nAlso for community and youth workers, get a challenging placement, one that tests you. Get stuck in.
\nThere’s so much to do, and you can find cheap places. It was especially great for my course, because we started analysing the world, starting with the community we lived in. I really got to know it.
\nI grew up in Hertfordshire, New Cross was so different, that was a great experience in itself, to broaden my awareness of other places. I lived in Surrey House, and it was such an amazing place, where I met my best friends and my future wife.
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\nThis is a unique course that really tests your own personal development as well as improving your professional standards to become an effective youth community worker.
\nThe course was pivotal in informing and developing my own anti-oppressive practices, recognizing structural bias and institutional racism as well as empowering me to be able to challenge prejudice and racism in informal and professional settings.
\nI currently work for a local Authority Council coordinating community-based grant programs, supporting the development of voluntary community and the faith sector, developing programmes to address health inequalities and supporting the council's social justice programme.
\nMy previous role was in the Counter Extremism Department at the Home Office and youth work management prior to that.
\nMy advice for those who are looking to study at Goldsmith is to take advantage of all of the extracurricular activities and programmes on offer.
\nThis will not only open up new friendships and networks outside of your area of study, but you'll also get to meet some amazing people who are at the very forefront of developing policies and strategies as well as meeting real trailblazers undertaking very interesting work.
\nThe university is based in a fantastic area of London with a huge amount of heritage culture and diversity, you will never feel out of place here and there are some really amazing places to eat, places to meet up and hang out.
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\nMy experience within the department was especially shaped by Doireann Larkin, who was absolutely outstanding. Her support and insight made a real difference.
\nThere wasn’t anything that surprised me particularly; I just really enjoyed the chance to fully immerse myself in a subject I love.
\nThe course gave me the academic depth I was looking for through the research, the assignments, and the space to explore complex ideas. It helped me understand the subject on a much deeper level.
\nMore than anything, it strengthened both my knowledge and confidence in ways that will always stay with me.
\nHaving lived in London my whole life, one of my favourite things about studying in New Cross and South East London was the outstanding transport links. With buses, trains, and the DLR nearby, it’s incredibly easy to get around.
\nAlso, the coffee at the Goldsmiths Students’ Union is awesome.
\nI’ve been running my own company for the last 12 years as a freelance National Domestic Abuse Consultant and have recently relaunched it under a new name. I’ll soon be starting new contracts with local authorities, continuing the work I’ve been doing for over a decade.
\nI really enjoy the variety and the impact of what I do, particularly working directly with professionals to improve responses to domestic abuse and influence meaningful change.
\nLooking ahead, I see continued growth for the company, expanding the work I do with local authorities and organisations nationally, and continuing to develop training, consultancy, and resources that make a real difference.
\nMy advice would be to never underestimate what you are capable of. Studying at university is not easy and it will challenge you in many ways.
\nHowever, it’s important to believe in yourself and remember that anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and if it’s something that you really want.
\nThe support you’ll receive will be able to carry you through.
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\nEach week, a new module would be released making it easy to plan your study time.
\nI loved doing the research dissertation at the end. I gained a distinction for it, which meant I achieved distinction overall for the whole MA.
\nOn a personal level, I learned a lot about my capabilities as a student, which is something I had never considered before.
\nCurrently, I am doing a PhD course at University of Chester in Psychological Trauma. It will further my research which began on the course at Goldsmiths.
\nI have also been teaching at the local university and tutoring students on another course run by a private business.
\nI still run a counselling practice and specialise in working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
\nWhen I gain my PhD, I intend to write a book and continue lecturing and working with survivors.
\nStudying online can be hard, it can seem isolating, but that doesn't have to be the case.
\nImmerse yourself in the group tasks, set up a WhatsApp group where you can support each other, and just enjoy!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Jayne-Booth.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies"],"programme":"/pg/ma-understanding-domestic-violence-and-sexual-abuse-distance-learning/","programmeText":"MA Understanding Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse - Distance Learning","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Understanding Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse - Distance Learning"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-08-06T16:08:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3163492","attributes":{"section":"62052","title":"Grace Oluwawo","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/stacs/postgraduate/grace-oluwawo/","summary":"The course was incredibly insightful, well-structured, and truly innovative in how it connected academic theory with real-world practice.","text":"I thoroughly enjoyed the MA Understanding Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse at Goldsmiths.
\nThe course was incredibly insightful, well-structured, and truly innovative in how it connected academic theory with real-world practice.
\nIt gave me the tools to not only deepen my understanding of complex safeguarding issues but also empowered me to turn that knowledge into meaningful action.
\nMy favourite part of studying in London was being surrounded by so much diversity — not just culturally, but in thought, experience, and passion.
\nLondon gave me access to people from all walks of life, and that really enriched my learning, especially in a subject as complex and nuanced as domestic violence and sexual abuse.
\nBeing in such a vibrant, fast-paced city meant I was constantly inspired — whether through local community projects, grassroots activism, or just hearing different perspectives in class.
\nLondon made me feel like anything was possible, and that energy definitely contributed to my decision to start my own community interest company after graduating.
\nSince completing the programme in 2023, I went on to establish The Nursing Lounge CIC, a community interest company that provides trauma-informed support, donations, and practical resources for women and children affected by domestic abuse and hardship.
\nIn addition to running my CIC, I currently work as a school nurse. I support children with safeguarding needs and work closely with families and professionals to ensure vulnerable young people receive the care and protection they deserve.
This course gave me the confidence and knowledge to create change both within the community and within professional settings.
I highly recommend it to anyone passionate about tackling domestic violence and creating safe, supportive environments for others.
\nI’d love for students to check out The Nursing Lounge’s pages and see what can be achieved with the foundation this course provides.
\nYou can find us on Instagram and TikTok at @the_nursing_lounge__
\nMy biggest piece of advice is: trust that what you’re learning has real-world value, even when it feels overwhelming or emotionally heavy. This field isn’t easy, but your insight, compassion, and voice are needed more than ever.
\nStay open to learning beyond the academic material — listen to real stories, reflect on your own biases, and allow the discomfort to shape your understanding.
\nDon’t be afraid to challenge systems or create your own path if you don’t see one that fits. You’re not limited to traditional roles — this course can equip you to do community work, advocacy, policy change, or even launch your own initiatives.
\nLastly, stay connected to your “why” — the reason you chose this course in the first place. That motivation will carry you through the challenging days and push you to use what you’ve learned to make a real difference.
You’ve got this — and the world needs more people like you in this space.
I really enjoyed my time at Goldsmiths, I found the experience supportive throughout and my lecturers really helped me to grow. I have always struggled with formal education and I always felt as though I could express these emotions and felt guided in the best direction.
\nThe Theatre and Performance department gave me to tools to get be a versatile creative, I have knowledge of lots of different departments within theatre and beyond.
\nStudying at Goldsmiths changed my view on higher education, I never saw myself ever completing university or ever being able to achieve a BA and Goldsmiths helped me to achieve that.
\nIn all honesty, my friends, I would not have been able to get through university if it wasn't for the support I got from the people I met.
\nFor my third year Major Research Project I created a documentary. This documentary has led me to all of the opportunities that have changed my life from writing articles for newspapers, speaking at conferences and giving a voice to my community.
\nThe documentary is an in-depth look at the lives of Romany women in Britain, throughout this film we discuss topics of feminism, racism, discrimination and what it means to be a Romany woman in the 21st century. A huge thanks to all the women involved and everyone involved in the project so far, this is only the beginning.
\nYou can watch Millie's film: Conversations with Romany Women on YouTube.
\nI went to work at Warner Brothers Studios in the VFX department, and also on a scriptwriting scheme for Channel 4's Ackley Bridge. I would love to get into script writing for TV and Film.
\nBe influenced by everything around you! you can find inspiration everywhere and Goldsmiths will help you realise this. I come from Romany Gypsy heritage, I would say that if you are from that community that higher education is for you, and you can feel included in educational spaces. Make your voice heard.
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\nSouth East London has a lot to offer. One of my favourite art institutions, South London Gallery, is walking distance from the campus. Goldsmiths CCA is another favourite of mine.
\nPrior to Goldsmiths, I studied art history in the United States and my curriculum was very traditional. The Contemporary Art Theory programme at ӣƵ introduced me to the fields of visual culture and critical theory. I got to read and discuss texts by inspiring theorists and philosophers with my peers and lecturers.
\nThe Visual Cultures department has a stellar faculty, it gave me the opportunity to work with leading scholars in academia. The texts you read at ӣƵ are at times challenging, always create reading groups with your peers. Try to be active in class discussions, they teach you a lot.
\nI am currently working as a researcher at a virtual reality design agency. In my free time, I attend reading groups organised by the research collective I co-founded at ӣƵ and write articles for online publications.
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\nI met some life-long friends whilst studying as the courses were also small enough for students to get to know each other and the teaching styles encouraged students to collaborate and discuss the course materials and their own interests with one another, both in the classes and out.
\nOne of my favourite things about the Department of Visual Cultures was the public programming lecture series that was held every week during teaching. It was open to the public or students from other departments, and allowed me to experience a wide range of lectures, performances and talks from academics, artists, and other speakers from outside Goldsmiths.
\nI loved the green spaces nearby - especially reading my book in Telegraph Hill or wandering through Nunhead Cemetery.
\nI am currently partway through a 3-year Curatorial Fellowship at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, in Boorloo (Perth), on Whadjuk Noongar land, also known as Perth, Australia. In my role I work with the Curator researching and curating exhibitions and supporting artist residencies. My particular focus is the Hatched: National Graduate Show, an annual exhibition of leading artists who have recently graduated from art schools across Australia. I curate the exhibition and support the artists in this important professional development experience, often their first experience working with an arts institution. My experience at ӣƵ is incredibly valuable to this as I have formed ongoing connections with lecturers and other academics from these art schools to coordinate the exhibition, which requires a good understanding of current concerns and/or priorities within the academy. I also have the opportunity to speak with and host classes for undergraduate students in fine art and curating within the gallery, which is something I particularly enjoy. It's also important to me to remember what it felt like to be an art student venturing into the unknown world of art galleries, particularly institutions, and how intimidating this could be. In my work I always try to approach curating and working with artists, particularly those at the beginning of their careers, with care and genuine support.
\nSince returning to Perth after my Goldsmiths degree I also started an artist-run space with a group of peers, named Cool Change Contemporary, and am the current Chairperson. Over the past two years we have received funding from the Australia Council for the Arts to offer free exhibition spaces for artists, and have recently collaborated with Perth Festival for an exhibition in their 2021 program.
\nWhen my Fellowship ends I hope to continue working as a curator, although I would like to spend some time working independently, outside institutions.
\nI hope to be able to travel outside Western Australia again, as currently our government has banned travel beyond our state borders with no set date for opening up. In the meantime I am spending time bushwalking, swimming in the ocean, and contemplating how lucky I am to live on this country, which always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
\nI would advise current students to make the most of everything that's on offer for you. Public programs, auditing classes, social events, and so on. There is so much to studying beyond simply attending your own classes.
\nSpeak with your peers about your research. Go to the pub or a cafe and discuss what you're reading, ideas you might have, or things you don't understand.
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\nThe department is a hub of creativity and it shows in the modules offered for study. It has certainly had an impact in my practice and way of seeing.
\nTake advantage of all the opportunities offered by the university. My favourite: the open-at-all-hours library.
\nI loved the Students' Union Bar and the café sited in front of New Cross Gate, The Boulangerie.
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\nThe classmates from miscellaneous backgrounds always bring in refreshing ideas and recommendations and strike up stimulating discussions. I felt more driven, inspired, and cogitative each time after a seminar session.
\nOur academic year coincided almost entirely with the lockdown period, which was rather taxing, challenging, and kind of dreary (to say at least) for both the students and the professors. However, I would say that a sizeable amount of my ‘pandemic blue’ and ‘coursework stress’ was offset by the support and encouragement I received from the responsive and attentive professors.
\nI’ve benefited immensely from private tutorials and project feedback, and feel utterly grateful for the vibrant and convivial atmosphere they’ve cultivated for our online seminars and symposia.
\nI’m currently liaising and collaborating with some environmental justice and human rights organisations to develop the subject I explored in my MA thesis, with a particular interest in investigating and theorising the inextricable/co-constitutive environmental and racialised violence in South-South relations. I’m working on maturing this project to an MPhil/PhD study; and being in an agile and research-intensive institution like Goldsmiths has definitely reinforced my determination to pursue a research career.
\nTo the students coming to this programme and ӣƵ at large, I would say just be completely open, be insatiable of information and knowledge from all areas and disciplines; immerse, drench yourself in the incessant flows, exchanges, even collisions of thoughts and ideas. Within your learning capacity, audit as many modules as you can (something I wish I did). If possible, get in touch/involved with the College’s many innovative research centres, units, and hubs.
\nIn terms of studying/living in SE London, I relished the memory of catching up with classmates in the Rose Pub (a local pub near the campus), and taking long walks around the campus, exchanging ideas and sharing life stories with friends in Fordham and Greenwich Park. There are also plenty of vibrant arts/performances/music venues in the area hosting iridescent cultural events. All you have to do is be eager to engage, experience and explore.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Zi-Jiao-Circle.jpg","altimage":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Zi-Jiao.jpg","country":"cnChina","department":["Visual Cultures"],"programme":"/pg/ma-contemporary-art-theory/","programmeText":"MA Contemporary Art Theory","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Contemporary Art Theory"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2022-04-20T12:04:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"2085817","attributes":{"section":"59859","title":"Maria Markiewicz","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/maria-markiewicz/","summary":"\"I loved everything about my degree at ӣƵ and cannot imagine a better programme. If I could dream up a course, this would be it.\"","text":"I loved everything about my degree at Goldsmiths (I studied MA Contemporary Art Theory) and cannot imagine a better programme. If I could dream up a course, this would be it: MA CAT introduced me to some of the academics I admire the most (Preciado, Pettman, Halberstam) and was truly a formative experience – I wouldn't be where I am now without it. It only ensured me that an academic career is what I want for my future and jumpstarted it: my research into post-sexuality started as an MA dissertation and soon it will be published as a book chapter by Routledge.
\nI am currently working as a Curator London's Tavistock Institute (a not-for-profit multi-disciplinary social science organisation established in the 1940s), a job that was advertised through my programme, and as a writer – I publish both art and academic writing and I was awarded a Fulbright scholarship earlier this year. The scholarship will allow me to continue my studies in New York (MA Liberal Studies at The New School for Social Research). There, I will be working with Professor Dominic Pettman on further developing my post-sexuality theory – I owe this connection to Dr Lynn Turner, who introduced me to Pettman during my dissertation research. It all truly started at Goldsmiths!
After completing the MA in New York, I plan to do a PhD and hopefully settle down in London, pursuing an academic career. Who knows, maybe I will be back at Goldsmiths one day? And maybe even in a different capacity: not to learn, but to teach (though the two go hand in hand). This is another big dream of mine – to inspire and be inspired, to learn with and from others
Enjoy it while it lasts: those years usually tend to go by very fast! Use every possible opportunity that comes your way and never underestimate the power of networking: your university friends, tutors, and colleagues can truly change your life. Also: it may sound scary, but remember that there is life after university. Start building your portfolio, making connections, and get some work experience whenever you can. It will make your life after graduation so much easier (and way less stressful). To put it differently – think about the future, sure, but also enjoy the present: be as radical as you want, experiment, try out new ideas. There is no better place to do it than Goldsmiths. They're here to help make your magic (be it art, writing, or anything else really!) happen.
\nI really love South East London – I moved there to be closer to university and stayed there long after Graduation. Peckham, Deptford, and Greenwich are for me some of the most exciting areas of London. If you're interested in the arts, Peckham and Deptford have a very rich and exciting art scene (and some really good food places). Brockley (20 mins walk from Goldsmiths) has wonderful cafes and one of my favourite London bookshops – Crofton Books. + Goldsmiths library and the CCA are also within walking distance. What more could you ask for?...
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\nBecome familiar with academic writing prior to coming to University. Find a way to enjoy writing summaries of activities of interest in order to build confidence and writing skills.
\nNew Cross is a very diverse and vibrant place where I live, love, get inspired and enjoy local heritage walks. On campus my favourite place is the College Green. A lovely place to de-stress and have a break from the intense studying required to succeed.
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It investigates the revolution brought about by what I term the quantitative turn in finance, which has not only shaped the space-time of the market but also those of politics and social relations.
\nThe future emerges today within a derivative paradigm – the implementation of information-based, algorithmic processes, scientific modelling and mathematics in a constant, recalibrated stream that traces, evaluates, and exploits the myriads of expectations and projections, desires and anxieties that make up the world-in-becoming.
\nThe financial equivalent to the production of value is the production of risk – a fully future-oriented, randomized, probabilistic anticipation in which the qualitative notion of value (trust based on a past) has no place and is re-placed by the quantitative number of price (the thrust to pure future). Hence, the promise of history succumbs to a quantitative archive of data whose only “sense” is to produce the promise of possible futures at present.
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\nThe thesis sets out to theorise the complicity of metals as participants that influence and register instances of (political) conflict. Exploring the role of metal as the conductor of all matter, it designates specific metals as protagonists in each main chapter (and as quasi-agents) by showing how their presence determines the causation of events. Acknowledging metal’s ubiquity and the intertwined aesthetic, cultural, socio-economic and political entanglements it creates, the study then examines metal’s role in shaping the world of finance, belief systems, geopolitical relations, (digital) bodies, and even the stratosphere and climate-engineered weapons.
\nThis thesis develops an original notion of 'support' as a critical lens through which to investigate forms of display and the structures that sustain them; it is based on a multi-year art project consisting of ten exhibitions whose overall title is Support Structure. The notion of support is examined as the physical, economic, social, and political structures that are art’s conditions of possibility, and this investigation is undertaken theoretically and historically, as well as through the art practice.
\nThe history of art continues to separate artworks from their display. This thesis argues that display is not only an essential element of interpretation and exhibition, but is intrinsic to artworks themselves, and is part of their coming into being.
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\nThe underlying investigation follows Félix Guattari’s interest in animist cosmologies and practises that can be seen as models of subjectivity production that can be folded into our contemporary existence. Guattari was convinced that animism, far from being a return to irrationalism, is a way to overcome and to neutralize the ontological dualisms of modernity that have become the main sources of many of the contemporary political, ecological, social, scientific, and aesthetic problems.
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\nThe staff are exceptional. You are encouraged and supported to push your thinking in ways that completely alter how you think about the world.
\nIt has been an incredible experience to undertake both my Masters and doctoral studies in the department.
\nUtilise your time as best as possible.
\nSpend time in the library and in the archives. Join in during seminars and be part of the discussion that is happening.
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\nThis shift was nothing short of life changing. It awakened in me a profound excitement for contemporary art and its potential to reshape the world. I had never read philosophy before coming to ӣƵ and I had never read it the way we did. It was transformative.
\nSince 2005, I have taught modern and contemporary art at institutions including Queen Mary University of London, University of Roehampton, The Open University, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
\nMy work has focused on the intersections of nature and visual culture, resulting in numerous authored and edited volumes on the subject. I have also curated exhibitions and founded Antennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture. Few things could be more professionally fulfilling.
\nI lived in Lewisham at the time, and I rode my bike to New Cross for classes. It was fun, very young. Rough around the edges, as it still is today — but vibrant, diverse, rich and exciting.
\nNew Cross is so close to London Bridge and many other means of transportation so traveling to central London was always easy. ӣƵ is also very close to Greenwich and its outstanding park. Green spaces were easily accessible.
\nTake your experience at ӣƵ as a true journey of development and growth. Get to know your professors and don’t think of them as just professors. They are all key players in the art world and theoretical field. Build relationships and grow! Take risks, don’t be afraid to fail and get up again, over and over.
\nIt was a magical time in so many ways. I cannot imagine my life without that experience, and it is somewhat heartening to be able to look back and say: I don't regret that one bit.
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\nI particularly enjoyed running the Visual Cultures Society for two years, which culminated in curating my first exhibition at London’s Deptford Does Art, alongside my coursemates from the BA Curating programme.
\nI valued the opportunity for a creative placement at Goldsmiths CCA, allowing me to blend academic and practical 'on-the-job' learning.
\nI also had an opportunity to study across two departments, enabling me to bring back the experiences I gained to my home department, and enhancing my overall learning experience.
\nӣƵ is close to a vibrant network of independent creative hubs, galleries, venues, and artists' studios. This proximity allowed me to visit and engage with these spaces, creating opportunities for connections and collaborations.
\nBeing part of a dynamic creative student community and having access to resources like Goldsmiths CCA allowed me to continuously engage in in artistic and cultural activities. These interactions all allowed me to find the way for unique creative projects and professional growth.
\nAfter completing my BA Curating at Goldsmiths, I have continued my education by completing a Masters in Arts & Cultural Management.
\nI am currently participating in a graduate scheme at Wellcome Trust, rotating through the Marketing & Communications for Wellcome Collection, Strategy, Funding and Creative and Cultural Advocacy teams. I particularly value the opportunity to explore new career pathways and develop a diverse portfolio of skills and interests.
\nI would encourage new students to continuously broaden your interests and seek collaborations with students from various departments.
\nDon't hesitate to try new things, and never consider any experience or project as useless. You never know how it might benefit you in the future or be applicable in another field you wish to work in.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/image_5.jpg","altimage":"","country":"byBelarus","department":["Visual Cultures"],"programme":"/ug/ba-curating/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Curating","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Curating"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-03-05T10:03:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3012999","attributes":{"section":"61811","title":"Mercedes Fernandez Ayarzagoitia","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/mercedes-fernandez-ayarzagoitia/","summary":"ӣƵ is a unique and vital place for the arts and humanities—a space for critical thought, dialogue, and experimentation.","text":"Pursuing my PhD in Visual Culture at Goldsmiths was one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. The best aspect of my PhD was the freedom to develop a very specific and complex research project with the full support of my supervisors and the Department of Visual Cultures.
\nThe department fosters a supportive and stimulating environment that nurtures individual research and, more importantly, encourages a sense of intellectual community and collaboration.
\nI am especially grateful for being awarded the PhD Fee-Waiver Bursary, without which I would not have been able to conduct my research. In addition to my PhD, the department supported my academic career, allowing me to develop my teaching experience as an Associate Lecturer.
\nӣƵ is a unique and vital place for the arts and humanities—a space for critical thought, dialogue, and experimentation, which today feels more necessary than ever. My time here has been profoundly meaningful, and Goldsmiths will always hold a special place for me.
\nBefore I studied at Goldsmiths, New Cross was not a part of London I had visited. During my PhD, I discovered the area’s history, significance, and the fantastic cultural and artistic spaces and events it offers.
\nThere’s always something happening, so it’s easy to feel connected to artistic and cultural movements. The area's energy makes it the perfect place for Goldsmiths’ students.
\nGoldsmiths offers an incredible range of courses and opportunities, so you can challenge yourself and embrace new ways of thinking and creating with others.
\nThere are many spaces and events to engage with intellectual and creative communities. Beyond lectures and seminars, there’s a vibrant network of activities in and around campus that can enrich your experience, so you can take advantage of everything Goldsmiths has to offer.
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As someone who has forged a 17+ year career in cross-disciplinary arts environments in Ireland and the UK without any formal arts education, I have had a long-standing curiosity about developing my critical thinking, theoretical knowledge and research skills.
\nThe Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Art History was exactly what I was looking for and is at the perfect level in terms of the course content as well as time commitment, making it feasible for me to undertake on top of my full-time work.
\nIt has offered the gift of stepping back to spend time deepening my understanding and relationship with contemporary art theory.
\nBegin the process of researching and writing as quickly as possible, actively working with the content you read about and discuss in seminars.
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\nI'm also really grateful for all the tutors, especially Elvira Dyangani Ose, Janna Graham and Bridget Crone. Bridget Crone inspired me to study for a Masters. I wouldn't be where I am without her belief and support.
\nI'm currently the Founding Director of Rathbone Institute, in Fitzrovia, London. An art institute founded to facilitate an artist's and practitioner’s integrity by providing them with a space and platform to convey the urgency and importance of their practice.
\nI organise programmes that involve exhibitions, presentations, performances, film screenings, talks and artist publications.
\nI enjoy working with artists on a consistent basis and being able to facilitate their ideas and projects. It's also a great feeling to help those you care for and believe in.
\nEmbrace discomfort. Embrace not-knowing. Embrace learning.
\nThe foundation of Goldsmiths lives on independent and cross-disciplinary research.
\nThere is a lot of freedom being an Art student at Goldsmiths. I feel I can make whatever I want, and have always been able to find support. Goldsmiths has a campus full of talented people who know what they are doing and are happy to share their knowledge and experiences.
\nThe generosity not only comes from staff but also students - this cultivates a sense of togetherness that makes one feel a drive to dream big and be ambitious.
\nDevelop a system to use your time well. There is an abundance of learning opportunities and opportunities to take part in different activities.
\nLearn to assign time accordingly to academia as well as things you want to do. It is an environment that requires you to study independently. Designate locations/buildings on campus for tasks which you wish to complete and carve out some time weekly.
\nDo a bit every day, every week, and ask for help when you need it!
\nI made a lot of paintings during my time at Goldsmiths. Most of the time, they feel like a sore muscle I can stretch in the back of my head. Some of the time, I don't mind what they look like for a few weeks when they are just done.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/me_by_hance.jpg","altimage":"","country":"twTaiwanProvinceofChina","department":["Art"],"programme":"/ug/ba-fine-art-history-of-art/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Fine Art & History of Art"],"profileType":["Student"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-07-01T10:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3141259","attributes":{"section":"62018","title":"Seán Ward","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/sean-ward/","summary":"My favourite part of the degree was the closeness of the course; the small cohort and the direct access to our lecturers created a real sense of care.","text":"My favourite part of the BA Curating degree was the closeness of the course; the small cohort and the direct access to our lecturers created a real sense of care.
\nOur course leader, Janna Graham, was consistently available and embedded real-world contexts into everything we studied.
\nI felt that the structure of the course made room for us to experiment, imagine, and develop our voice as curators and cultural workers.
\nSouth East London has a long history of community organising and cultural resistance, particularly led by diasporic and marginalised communities.
\nThat legacy was very present during my time at ӣƵ and some of the most meaningful learning happened outside the classroom, during staff-led teach-outs, solidarity actions, and student-organised programming.
\nThese moments taught me what collective care, accountability, and cultural labour can look like when driven by values.
\nSince graduating, I have been lucky to work across artist-led, institutional, and international contexts. I’m excited by work that bridges criticality and accessibility, and I see my future in civic arts engagement, public learning, and supporting others to feel ownership over cultural space.
\nThis year, I completed two years as a Co-Director at Catalyst Arts in Belfast, producing collaborative exhibitions and community-rooted public programming. I am currently the Marketing Coordinator at CCA Derry~Londonderry.
\nIn 2024, I was a Mediator for the Ireland Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale, where I led conversations with diverse publics about land, care, and housing.
\nSince graduating, I have also held positions at National Museums Northern Ireland and Whitechapel Gallery.
\nFollow what feels urgent to you and lean into your curiosity. At any university, you’ll find people who will challenge and support you, so take time to explore those relationships!
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/img_5066.jpeg","altimage":"","country":"ieIreland","department":["Visual Cultures"],"programme":"/ug/ba-curating/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Curating","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Curating"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-07-17T17:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3141262","attributes":{"section":"62019","title":"Vivi Kallinikou","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/vivi-kallinikou/","summary":"The MA Contemporary Art Theory programme was rigorous and deeply thought-provoking—it shook me up in the best possible way.","text":"Coming to New Cross was such a formative experience for me. I met incredibly interesting and inspiring people, and my time in the Department of Visual Cultures fundamentally challenged the way I saw the world. It pushed me to unlearn a lot of assumptions and ideas I had arrived with.
\nThe MA Contemporary Art Theory programme was rigorous and deeply thought-provoking—it shook me up in the best possible way.
\nAfter graduation, I had to slowly rebuild my worldview with more awareness and nuance, and that transformation has stayed with me ever since.
\nI'm currently the Managing Director of ArtRabbit. I love working on a project and within a community that’s actively rethinking how we engage with art and culture, especially with a focus on inclusion and accessibility. There’s no clear blueprint for what that should look like, which is both the challenge and the beauty of it.
\nWe get to experiment, learn, and co-create with a wide range of voices from within and beyond the art world, and that constant evolution is something I find really energising.
\nWhen the weather was nice, hanging out on the Green was a highlight. I also had a favourite reading spot in the upper floors of the library, right by the window. I have such vivid memories of sitting there, reading and writing while looking out across campus.
\nAnd the terrace on the fifth floor of the Ben Pimlott Building offered stunning views across London.
\nIt really is what you make of it. Be proactive and organised, and take advantage of as many events, talks, and extracurriculars as your schedule allows.
\nMost importantly, challenge yourself, not just academically, but personally. Question your assumptions, stay open to new perspectives, and lean into the discomfort that comes with growth. Especially if you’re doing a Master’s, time flies, so don’t wait. Fully immerse yourself from day one.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/vivi-headshot-2023-06-05-20-37-24-tyrone-lou.jpg","altimage":"","country":"gbUnitedKingdom","department":["Visual Cultures"],"programme":"/pg/ma-contemporary-art-theory/","programmeText":"MA Contemporary Art Theory","degreeType":"Masters","meta":["MA Contemporary Art Theory"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-07-17T18:07:43.043Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3154328","attributes":{"section":"62033","title":"Agáta Hošnová","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/agata-hosnova/","summary":"I genuinely believe the course helped me to get where I am now, and I feel so grateful and happy for the opportunity.","text":"I studied BA Curating under the great leadership of Dr Janna Graham. What I really liked was the way the programme shaped my peers and me – both as professionals and as creative individuals beyond the academic environment.
\nI loved that we were just a small group of around 10-15 people, so there was a lot of space for individual approach. I always felt seen and listened to. The atmosphere we created was one of safety and care.
\nGoldsmiths was outstanding in the variety of optional modules in very specific topics. They offered an insightful deep dive into the examined subjects. It is something I haven’t encountered elsewhere in academia.
\nAll the lecturers have been friendly, encouraging, and knowledgeable of their topics. I really hold a special place in my heart for my time spent within the Department of Visual Cultures. If I could, I would definitely do it again.
\nAfter graduating from Goldsmiths, I continued with my studies in arts management at King’s College London and the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague.
\nNow, I work as a PR manager at Prague City Gallery and a freelance curator of fine arts, as well as an art critic for various online and print platforms.
\nMany people have been very impressed when hearing about Goldsmiths. I genuinely believe the course helped me to get where I am now, and I feel so grateful and happy for the opportunity.
\nI love that there is always something to do in London. Even though living here can be expensive, there’s still some free activities, like going to galleries or exploring the local neighbourhoods.
\nI have lived in New Cross for most of my time at ӣƵ and I loved it, it had great student vibes.
\nGet involved in different societies, make friends, grab all the opportunities that come your way. Try to keep your personal and academic life in balance.
","image":"/media/images-by-section/about-us/our-people/profile-hub/Agata-Hosnova.jpg","altimage":"","country":"czCzechRepublic","department":["Visual Cultures"],"programme":"/ug/ba-curating/","programmeText":"BA (Hons) Curating","degreeType":"Bachelors","meta":["BA (Hons) Curating"],"profileType":["Alumni"],"starred":"not-starred","modified":"2025-07-30T14:07:00.000Z"}},{"type":"profiles","id":"3169563","attributes":{"section":"62057","title":"Vasilis Moschas","url":"/our-people/profile-hub/visual-cultures/vasilis-moschas/","summary":"I was exposed to multiple perspectives and equipped not only with academic rigour but also with the confidence to explore and research further.","text":"I enjoyed every moment of the MA Contemporary Art Theory, even when I was struggling to write the essays.
\nI loved the seminars, where the depth of knowledge shared with us filled me with joy and curiosity, sparking thought-provoking conversations.
\nStudying part-time gave me the opportunity to engage with a wide range of subjects and perspectives. I tried to audit as much as possible because I saw this opportunity for learning as once in a lifetime.
\nI also enjoyed the teach-outs during strikes, where the informal setting created an alternative form of learning, generously organised by our tutors.
\nThe public lectures were often compelling, and the drinks afterwards offered an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow students and tutors.
\nI felt incredibly lucky to work under the supervision of my tutors, Dr Catherine Grant and Dr Lenka Vráblíková, as well as my dissertation supervisor, Dr Manca Bajec.
\nTheir knowledge was eye-opening, but what made it truly special was their kindness and generosity.
\nOverall, I was exposed to multiple perspectives and equipped not only with academic rigour but also with the confidence to explore and research further.
\nBeyond gaining knowledge, I feel I became a better person: more aware of the world and its shifting structures around me.
\nThis autumn, I’ll be starting an AHRC-funded PhD at Northumbria University.
\nI will examine Newcastle’s photographic Side Gallery as a space of potentiality, where social documentary photography exhibitions counter-narrate and reimagine Northern working-class lives in dialogue with underrepresented and marginalised communities globally.
\nI look forward to dedicating the next few years to research. Being able to study full-time is a luxury, as I’ve always been working in unfulfilling gallery jobs — before, during, and after my studies.
\nI would love to work in academia and share the knowledge I gain, just as my tutors did with me.
\nWhen I started my MA, I worried I wouldn’t be able to finish it. Coming back to education after several years — and with a practice-based BA — I felt unsure about how I’d manage academic research and essay writing.
\nBut with effort and the support of my tutors, I completed my degree and felt a real sense of achievement.
\nSo, I’d encourage students to come with an open mind, take in as much as they can, and not worry too much if things don’t go exactly as planned.
\nAn MA is an achievement, but it’s also a process of learning and discovery. ӣƵ is particularly open to experimentation, and you just need to find the tutors and modules that suit you.
\nDuring my MA, I had the opportunity to create video work as part of a module.
\nIn this piece, I explore my uncle’s experience of being lost at sea for five days.
\nAlongside this story, the work reflects on broader themes of mental health and masculinity, framed through his relationship with the sea.
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\nThe course encouraged us to question institutions, authorship, and power, while still staying connected to how the art world actually functions.
\nThe environment in Visual Cultures felt open, conversational, and genuinely supportive. Coming from an international background, I really appreciated how diverse the student body was and how much learning happened through discussion and exchange.
\nSeminars felt like shared thinking spaces rather than formal lectures, and tutors consistently encouraged curiosity, independence, and confidence.
\nOne thing that surprised me was how broadly curatorial thinking could be applied. Studying at Goldsmiths helped me see curating not just as exhibition-making, but as a way of researching, communicating, and building relationships across different cultural and professional contexts.
On a personal level, ӣƵ shaped how I think and work. It gave me the confidence to navigate between academic research and professional practice, and to move comfortably between different countries, disciplines, and roles.
The experience continues to influence how I approach my career today.
\nI’m currently the CEO and founder of YRY Pacific, where I work across art advisory, cultural projects, and research-led initiatives connecting contemporary art with technology.
\nBefore starting YRY, I worked at Seoul Auction in curatorial and business strategy roles, which gave me a very hands-on understanding of how the art market operates—from artists and exhibitions to collectors, platforms, and institutions.
At YRY Pacific, my role is a mix of strategy, research, and creative problem-solving. I work on art-related projects, advise on collections and cultural initiatives, and develop longer-term research around how AI and digital systems are changing visibility and value in the art world.
What I enjoy most is that the work sits somewhere between theory and practice — ideas don’t stay abstract, they turn into real projects.
Looking ahead, I see my future continuing to move between Korea and the international art scene, and between professional practice and research.
For prospective students, especially Korean or international students, I think ӣƵ is a place that helps you build confidence in your own direction. Studying curating doesn’t lock you into one path — it gives you a way of thinking that can travel across roles, countries, and industries.
\nStudying at ӣƵ and living in London as an international student felt like stepping into another city I could grow with. Having spent much of my teenage years in places like LA and Vancouver, London quickly became part of a familiar rhythm rather than something I had to adjust to.
What I loved most was how learning extended beyond the classroom. Ideas flowed through exhibitions, public talks, long walks across the city, and conversations with people from very different backgrounds. Goldsmiths encouraged exchange and curiosity, which made the experience feel open and alive.
Being in London added energy and perspective to my studies, and the mix of global voices shaped how I think and work today. It was an exciting, formative period that still influences the way I approach new cities, collaborations, and ideas.
What I liked about studying in New Cross was how easy daily life felt on campus. The library and cafés were practical places to work or meet friends between classes, and everything was close enough that you didn’t have to overthink your routine.
I also really appreciated the college exhibition spaces. The graduate exhibitions were genuinely well produced and thoughtfully curated and seeing that level of work on campus made the course feel very real and practice-led. It was motivating to watch how ideas developed into full exhibitions over time.
The area itself is fairly quiet and low-key compared to central London. It’s not the most polished neighbourhood, but it works well as a student base. When I wanted more energy — exhibitions, museums, or just a change of pace — the rest of London was always easy to reach.
My advice would be to give yourself time and space to grow into the experience. Studying at Goldsmiths — and coming to university in general — isn’t about having everything figured out from the start. It’s okay to arrive with questions, uncertainties, and changing interests.
Goldsmiths offers a lot of freedom, and that can feel unfamiliar at first, especially for international students. But that openness allows you to explore ideas, meet people from very different backgrounds, and slowly shape your own way of thinking.
Some of the most meaningful learning happens through conversations, group work, and moments outside the classroom.
I would also say: don’t compare your journey too closely with others. Everyone moves at a different pace, and that’s part of what makes the environment so rich.
University is not only about building a career, but about developing confidence in your voice and perspective.
If you stay open, curious, and patient with yourself, Goldsmiths can be a place that stays with you long after you graduate — both professionally and personally.
The BA in History of Art opened up entirely new ways of seeing, deepening my understanding of visual cultures and its power in shaping society. It transformed my perspective on art and greatly influenced my growth as a researcher and museum practitioner.
\nI was constantly encouraged to think critically and embrace my passion for South Asian visual cultures. I enjoyed the holistic nature of this course, from engaging with traditional art history concepts to exploring postcolonial and contemporary perspectives.
\nThe diversity of the modules allowed me to explore the wider cultural and political contexts of various visual forms such as architecture, fashion, design and painting. Curatorial and design modules taught by Dr Catherine Hahn and Dr Jorella Andrews shaped my interest in museum studies and material culture.
\nI also feel incredibility grateful for the support of my dissertation supervisors Dr Janna Graham and Dr Bridget Crone - their knowledge and guidance have had a huge impact on my personal and professional growth.
\nA particular highlight of my time at Goldsmiths was doing a Decolonising Project Internship at the Goldsmiths Archives and Special Collections where I curated my first community archive project and exhibition.
\nThrough these projects, I responded to some of the radical collections within the archives at the height of racial and systemic injustice in 1980s Britain.
\nThe exhibition was focussed on the life and work of Rita Keegan, who co-founded Copy Art in 1984, a resource and education space for communities and artists navigating emerging technologies of computers and photocopiers, while using it to create art and radical resources.
\nThe exhibition featured Copy Art collages from artists and community groups.
\nRead Adya’s blog about the exhibition.
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\nSince graduating in July 2022, I have begun full-time employment at Hollingsworth Edward Solicitors. The firm specialises in criminal defence, which is where my passion lies. The firm has funded my police station accreditation which I am currently completing; I am to be a fully accredited police station representative by early 2023.
My role is currently as a paralegal/trainee solicitor. I run my own cases, currently nearly 60 of them, which involves plenty of interaction with clients. I often attend police station interviews, court appearances and legal visits to various prisons across London. I love my job. My aspiration is to be a fully qualified solicitor by 2024.
ӣƵ is a fantastic choice of university. Speaking on behalf of the Law Department, the level of engagement each lecturer has with you is truly unique. Many of my colleagues had cohorts so large their lecturers would not even know their names – Goldsmiths Law could not be further from this.
You often hear people say university is the best three years of your life so far. I never believed it but it is so true. I had an amazing time and it’s set me up with a career for life. What more could you ask?
The nightlife is absolutely fantastic. As a man that likes a pint or two on a Friday night, the area is rammed with fantastic venues.
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