Featured alumni

We know that our alumni go on to undertake exciting and varied activities after completing their time with us.

This page offers you the chance to share your achievements with the alumni community. Whether you're launching a new business venture, travelling to a far off land, or establishing a community project, this is your chance to share your news!

We'll be updating these pages regularly so if you'd like to feature, email your details to alumni@plymouth.ac.uk.

FEATURED ALUMNI

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Oliver Blackwell
BA Three Dimensional Design- Product Design
2002-1005

Oliver has recently developed a product with the potential to revolutionise hospital treatment.

The product a pain-free needle could be used to improve millions of medical procedures every year. To find out more click here

FEATURED ALUMNI BUSINESS

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Stephen Riley Photography
BA Fine Art
1990-1993
www.stephenrileyphoto.co.uk

Stephen a Fine Art graduate who is also trained in photography has recently updated his website showing his new work.

Stephen has photographed images around the world and has had his pictures published in numerous magazines and corporate publicity material.

ALUMNI SUCCESS STORY

txtNation
Michael Whelan (BSc Multimedia Production and Technology) and Jon Rowsell (BA Marketing)
1998-2002
www.txtnation.com

Michael and Jon recently won Business of the Year at the Herald Business Awards for their business txtNation.

txtNation was founded in 2002 with the aim to simplify SMS messaging and mobile payments.

HONORARY ALUMNI

Phillip Schofield

Doctor of Arts

Each year, the University awards a number of honorary doctorates to high profile individuals that have accomplished great things, with a strong connection to the University or region.

Our honorary awardees include Phillip Schofield who was awarded an honorary for his work within the Media.

Read about the individuals that received an Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth this year: Honorary Awardees 2011

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Rapanui
Robert Drake-Knight
BA Business Administration
2004-2007
www.rapanuiclothing.com/opticfibre

Rapunui the company founded by Rob and his brother Martin has recently been working with The University of the Isle of Wight to develop an invisible t-shirt.

The eco fashio brand has taken an innovative approach developed a new fabric that can make t-shirts appear invisible.