Bangor University has almost 90,000 alumni living all over the world, working in every industry you can imagine! We’re proud of all of our alumni’s achievements and love to hear what you have been up to since graduation.
Below are some of our alumni’s stories. If you would like to share your experiences since leaving Bangor, please email: alumni@bangor.ac.uk.
MEET OUR ALUMNI
Tom Hindle
"I’d often tinker with the script in my room on Ffriddoedd Site"
From Main Arts to Penguin Random House: How Bangor made Tom Hindle (English, 2014) an author.
"Bangor changed my life and put it onto a path that meant I was paid for working on my hobby"
Alumnus and Bangor University Honorary Fellow Professor Dr John Porter (Agricultural Botany, 1976 and Plant Biology PhD, 1981) has had a successful career as a scientist in crop ecology and physiology, biological modelling and agricultural ecology.
“I had dreams of being the next Jacques Cousteau!”
During one of his breaks from the Royal Navy, Matt Ruglys (Zoology with Marine Zoology, 1978) worked as an underwater wildlife cameraman on programmes such as Blue Planet.
"... leaving Bangor and moving to London was the most difficult decision I ever had to make and I still think about my time at university and living in Snowdonia every day."
Forty years after leaving Bangor, Tony Vickers-Byrne (English and Drama 1981 and PGCE 1982)
still feels the strong pull of North Wales.
"I knew Bangor was the place for me and I was not going anywhere else!"
Amelie Edwards' (Medieval and Early Modern History, 2012) time in the Bangor English Dramatic Society as a student led her on the path to writing and acting.
Alumnus Tim Hill (Economics, 1970) has documented the story of his life, covering his fusion of backgrounds, religions, travels in the Americas and life in the Caribbean.
Couple celebrate their 50th anniversary after meeting in Bangor
Gillian Taylor (nee Kendall) (Pure Maths, 1970) and John Taylor (Pure Maths MSc, 1970 and PhD Cymraeg, 2012)’s son Tim share their story which started in Bangor.
Bangor Alumna's Psychology Degree takes her to Facebook HQ
You’ll find Bangor graduates working at every major company across the globe. Facebook, the world’s largest social media company, is home to Susie Thompson, a 2004 Psychology graduate who has found her dream job in California.
In July 2018, Gwilym Rees-Jones (Maths, 1963) was presented with Bangor University's Alumnus of the Year award. The Alumnus of the Year award highlights the achievements of our alumni, acknowledging those who have excelled in their chosen career and remain engaged with their University
Prof. Andrew Edwards, Dean of the College Arts, Humanities and Business, presented Michelle Han (MBA, 2004) with the China Alumnus of the Year 2018 award at during an alumni reunion in Shanghai.
Ray Footman is Bangor University's Alumnus of the Year 2017. The Alumnus of the Year award recognises the achievements, both professional and personal, of our graduates, especially highlighting those who have chosen to remain engaged with their alma mater and give back, either through service, philanthropy, or both to the University.
Mohamed came to Bangor University to complete his BA Hons in Business Studies and Finance in the 2010-2011 academic year and earned an upper second class degree.
Do you feel that you wouldn’t be where you are today without your time at Bangor? Do you have a particular memory of a location or event at the University that has always stayed with you? Did you make friends for life, establish traditions or meet your future partner here?
Read some of our alumni stories on why Bangor University is so special to them and where they are today ‘Because of Bangor’.
An Honorary Fellowship is a highly prestigious award which the University bestows to distinguished individuals who have a connection with the University or Wales, and who have made an outstanding contribution to their chosen field. We are especially proud of our alumni Honorary Fellows.