THOMAS READE
MAcc 2016
THOMAS READE
is a Group Financial Accountant at Phelan Energy Group in Ireland. Love at UCD: A student asked me to help her find...
2010s
RIYA GULATI
LLM IP & IT 2017
is a paralegal, working in Delhi, India. Memories of UCD: From the supportive staff members to sweet-hearted classmates, to the peaceful library to the beautiful lake – UCD is indeed a propitious place.
AUDE LEMINEUR-MURRAY
MA Second Language Studies 2014
AUDE LEMINEUR-MURRAY
is an office manager at Rainbow Kids Boutique in Ireland. Memories of UCD: One of my professors invited me to atten...
ZHI LIU
PhD 2019
ZHI LIU
is a Business Development Manager in Shanghai, China. After my PhD, on my return to China, I started work as a scient...
SAAHIL NANAVATI
MSc 2014
lives in Bujakan, Armenia. In the last twelve months, I started a farm. Memories of UCD: Going for a swim and then to the Clubhouse, the Fencing Club’s annual election and the History Society.
GRÁINNE FARREN
BA 2013
lives in Ireland. Last year, I retired from freelance editing. Memories of UCD: I enjoyed my time as a mature student, studying my main subjects, French and Art History as well as beginner’s Italian. Special occasions at UCD: In March 2013, I went on an Art History trip to Paris and visited museums and galleries. It was fun and educational, despite the snow and the temporarily lost luggage!
ERIN WOODHOUSE
BSc Nursing 2019
is a staff nurse at Our Lady’s Hospice. Memories of UCD: The friends I made, the laughs we had. Being mature students, we really valued the time we had at UCD. I remember Thursday mornings, coffee in hand, listening to students practise the piano in the science building. And of course, graduation, after a long and sometimes difficult road!
CATHERINE WELLS
BA Psychology 2016
lives in Ireland and works in HSE mental health services at Rainbow Clubhouse, Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin and Eve Mental Health, which she describes as her dream job. Memories of UCD: Finding the one other mature student in my psychology class, Áine. Special occasions at UCD: The President’s Welcome ceremony. The choir began singing a song that is special to my family and the hairs on my arm stood up.
NIKOLA DJINIC
MSc International Management 2014
NIKOLA DJINIC
is a Senior IT Audit Manager with Swiss Life, Zurich. Memories of UCD: The beautiful, natural campus and wonderful...
SHERINI MINEKA RUVANTHI MARAMBE
BSc 2016
lives in Sri Lanka and works as a Master Facilitator in Training in trauma healing counselling at the Trauma Healing Institute, American Bible Society. Memories of UCD: All the foreign lecturers who taught us. Special occasions at UCD: The traditional Avurudu festival held each year.
ANABEL CHAVVA
MA 2014
ANABEL CHAVVA
lives in the USA. Love at UCD: My husband is from India and I’m from the USA. We met eight years ago while studying...
SAMARTH VIJH
MSc Digital Marketing 2017
lives in India and works in SEO at UpGrad Education Pvt Ltd. Memories of UCD: Celebrating the Indian festival, Diwali and my graduation ceremony.
SPILIOS PROISKOS
MBA 2018
lives in Greece. Recently, I followed Steven Pressfield’s advice: “Stop seeking the good opinion of others, be true to yourself, listen to your inner creative voice and become an artist.” Love at UCD: Love for knowledge, continuous improvement and reading. Isn’t that a lifelong partnership?
LISA SCHULTZ
BA Information Studies 2013
LISA SCHULTZ
lives in Germany, working as a product owner in feature development at Quentic GmbH. In the last year, I reduced my w...
KATE LALLY
BA History and Politics 2018
KATE LALLY
is a consultant at Carpenter Farraday in the UK. Memories of UCD: My involvement in the UCD Musical Society. My first...
ANJA JENSEN
MSc Supply Chain Management 2016
lives in Denmark, working as a software consultant at SSI Schäfer. Over the past twelve months, I implemented track and trace on tobacco (TPD) in a large retail chain in Denmark. Memories of UCD: Having champagne in the garden after my last presentation.
KEVIN KIELY
PhD 2012
lives in Ireland, working as freelance literary journalist and writer. Love at UCD: I had a lengthy relationship with a former law student, who went on to become a leading professional with the first name, Mary ... Memories of UCD: Making friendships that are still ongoing; the scenic location of the campus.
HILARY SHERIDAN-KNOX
BA Irish Folklore 2014
lives in Ireland and is self-employed. In 2020/2021: I kept my business afloat throughout COVID-19. Memories of UCD: I made wonderful friends. As a mature student, the lecturers made me feel very welcome.
ANNE COUSINS
MA Creative Writing 2013
ANNE COUSINS
lives in Co. Wexford, Ireland, and is a poet and writer. In February 2021, my debut poetry collection, REDRESS, was p...
WANGA PHOLI
MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development 2019
WANGA PHOLI
lives in South Africa and works as an Agriculture Programme Coordinator at the Seriti Institute. I joined this organi...
FIONA TREACY
BSc General Nursing 2017
lives in the US and works as a Spinal OR RN at NY Presbyterian Hospital. Love at UCD: After a particularly hard shift in the Mater during my internship, a broken hand led me to my future husband. He saw I needed a strong drink, and the rest is history. Memories of UCD: Spending spare time getting much-needed shuteye on the red couches in the Student Centre or grabbing a coffee in Pi Restaurant.
THOMAS READE
MAcc 2016
is a Group Financial Accountant at Phelan Energy Group in Ireland. Love at UCD: A student asked me to help her find a lecture hall. I didn’t realise she was flirting with me. We have been married since 2018 and it turns out she was never lost on campus after all. Memories of UCD: Drinking too much coffee, eating too many chicken rolls, and of course, graduating in O’Reilly Hall.
RIYA GULATI
LLM IP & IT 2017
is a paralegal, working in Delhi, India. Memories of UCD: From the supportive staff members to sweet-hearted classmates, to the peaceful library to the beautiful lake – UCD is indeed a propitious place.
AUDE LEMINEUR-MURRAY
MA Second Language Studies 2014
is an office manager at Rainbow Kids Boutique in Ireland. Memories of UCD: One of my professors invited me to attend a talk for her PhD students with a famous sociolinguist from Canada, which was an enriching experience.
ZHI LIU
PhD 2019
is a Business Development Manager in Shanghai, China. After my PhD, on my return to China, I started work as a scientist in a pharma company in Shanghai, then I transferred to the business department. It is completely different, but I embrace challenging work. Memories of UCD: After the Hell and Back physical endurance challenge, we celebrated in the Clubhouse. On my way home, I took a shortcut through Donnybrook and I lay down and slept for a few hours in a playground ...
SAAHIL NANAVATI
MSc 2014
lives in Bujakan, Armenia. In the last twelve months, I started a farm. Memories of UCD: Going for a swim and then to the Clubhouse, the Fencing Club’s annual election and the History Society.
GRÁINNE FARREN
BA 2013
lives in Ireland. Last year, I retired from freelance editing. Memories of UCD: I enjoyed my time as a mature student, studying my main subjects, French and Art History as well as beginner’s Italian. Special occasions at UCD: In March 2013, I went on an Art History trip to Paris and visited museums and galleries. It was fun and educational, despite the snow and the temporarily lost luggage!
ERIN WOODHOUSE
BSc Nursing 2019
is a staff nurse at Our Lady’s Hospice. Memories of UCD: The friends I made, the laughs we had. Being mature students, we really valued the time we had at UCD. I remember Thursday mornings, coffee in hand, listening to students practise the piano in the science building. And of course, graduation, after a long and sometimes difficult road!
CATHERINE WELLS
BA Psychology 2016
lives in Ireland and works in HSE mental health services at Rainbow Clubhouse, Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin and Eve Mental Health, which she describes as her dream job. Memories of UCD: Finding the one other mature student in my psychology class, Áine. Special occasions at UCD: The President’s Welcome ceremony. The choir began singing a song that is special to my family and the hairs on my arm stood up.
NIKOLA DJINIC
MSc International Management 2014
is a Senior IT Audit Manager with Swiss Life, Zurich. Memories of UCD: The beautiful, natural campus and wonderful lectures. I loved the international environment with many people who became lifelong friends.
SHERINI MINEKA RUVANTHI MARAMBE
BSc 2016
lives in Sri Lanka and works as a Master Facilitator in Training in trauma healing counselling at the Trauma Healing Institute, American Bible Society. Memories of UCD: All the foreign lecturers who taught us. Special occasions at UCD: The traditional Avurudu festival held each year.
ANABEL CHAVVA
MA 2014
lives in the USA. Love at UCD: My husband is from India and I’m from the USA. We met eight years ago while studying at UCD and instantly fell in love. It gives me butterflies to think that we both chose to study thousands of miles from our respective homes. We just celebrated four years of marriage and are still madly in love
SAMARTH VIJH
MSc Digital Marketing 2017
lives in India and works in SEO at UpGrad Education Pvt Ltd. Memories of UCD: Celebrating the Indian festival, Diwali and my graduation ceremony.
SPILIOS PROISKOS
MBA 2018
lives in Greece. Recently, I followed Steven Pressfield’s advice: “Stop seeking the good opinion of others, be true to yourself, listen to your inner creative voice and become an artist.” Love at UCD: Love for knowledge, continuous improvement and reading. Isn’t that a lifelong partnership?
LISA SCHULTZ
BA Information Studies 2013
lives in Germany, working as a product owner in feature development at Quentic GmbH. In the last year, I reduced my working hours to pursue a music career. Memories of UCD: The relationship between students and lecturers, and always being taken seriously. It felt as if the lecturers were also learning something from us, not just the other way around. Also, a visit to Theatre L by Sir Christopher Lee.
KATE LALLY
BA History and Politics 2018
is a consultant at Carpenter Farraday in the UK. Memories of UCD: My involvement in the UCD Musical Society. My first leading role was in “She Loves Me”. I made many friends through the society: The memories, creativity, and unity we shared endures.
ANJA JENSEN
MSc Supply Chain Management 2016
lives in Denmark, working as a software consultant at SSI Schäfer. Over the past twelve months, I implemented track and trace on tobacco (TPD) in a large retail chain in Denmark. Memories of UCD: Having champagne in the garden after my last presentation.
KEVIN KIELY
PhD 2012
lives in Ireland, working as freelance literary journalist and writer. Love at UCD: I had a lengthy relationship with a former law student, who went on to become a leading professional with the first name, Mary ... Memories of UCD: Making friendships that are still ongoing; the scenic location of the campus.
HILARY SHERIDAN-KNOX
BA Irish Folklore 2014
lives in Ireland and is self-employed. In 2020/2021: I kept my business afloat throughout COVID-19. Memories of UCD: I made wonderful friends. As a mature student, the lecturers made me feel very welcome.
ANNE COUSINS
MA Creative Writing 2013
lives in Co. Wexford, Ireland, and is a poet and writer. In February 2021, my debut poetry collection, REDRESS, was published by Revival Press, Limerick.
WANGA PHOLI
MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development 2019
lives in South Africa and works as an Agriculture Programme Coordinator at the Seriti Institute. I joined this organisation in February 2021 and I’m using this opportunity to connect with young farmers in South Africa who are passionate about ensuring food security and job opportunities. Memories of UCD: At first, I felt overwhelmed, but the students and lecturers were so welcoming.
FIONA TREACY
BSc General Nursing 2017
lives in the US and works as a Spinal OR RN at NY Presbyterian Hospital. Love at UCD: After a particularly hard shift in the Mater during my internship, a broken hand led me to my future husband. He saw I needed a strong drink, and the rest is history. Memories of UCD: Spending spare time getting much-needed shuteye on the red couches in the Student Centre or grabbing a coffee in Pi Restaurant.