Aspiring ethical hacker and 2nd year undergraduate student at Staffordshire University London

Vishnu Jayachandran is currently a second year undergraduate BSc Cyber Security student as well as an avid Student Ambassador at Staffordshire University London. He aspires to become an ethical hacker and contribute towards making the digital world a safer place for everyone. Vishnu came from Little Ilford School and studied Vocational Level 3 IT Practitioners achieving D*DD before progressing to university. We caught up with Vishnu to find out a little more on his journey since NewVIc.

Just graduated from UAL. She is a social media manager and freelance dancer for Paradox Dance Theatre, set up by NewVIc alumni students. Earlier this year she was selected to feature as a dancer in the music video for Jake Isaac for his new album ‘for when it hurts’. Ikrah also has her own hair business

Ikrah is a former vocational level student at NewVIc and came from Highgate Wood School in North London and Level 3 Photography, Interactive Media and TV & Film. She progressed onto an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Public Relations. We caught up with Ikrah to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Final year undergraduate student at Goldsmith’s, University of London. He is also writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices who has also written for The Guardian, The Independent, Digital Spy, Open Democracy, Red Pepper Magazine and other media outlets

Noah is a writer, reporter and journalist at Newham Voices. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from being homeschooled and studied A Levels in History, Government and Politics and a Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Law. He progressed onto an undergraduate degree at Goldsmiths, University of London to study BA (Hons.) in History and Journalism. We caught up with Noah to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Former chief data officer for IAG Loyalty. She is one of the most influential person in data for the last 5 years as part of the top 100 leaders in data and analytics. Kinnari is recognised as one of the top twenty Women in Data and Tech for 2023

Kinnari is a former vocational level 3 student at NewVIc. She came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied an Advanced GNVQ in Information Technology, as well as an AS Level in Further Maths. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Kingston University to study BSc (hons) in Computing and Mathematics. We caught up with Kinnari to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Junior Motion Designer for a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio, Buff Motion

Abraham E. is a Junior Motion Designer at Buff Motion, a design-driven motion graphics and animation studio in Brighton. He is a former Level 3 Vocational student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School and studied Creative Media, Production and Technology. He initially progressed onto a BA in Information and Interface Design, but then switched over to study an undergraduate degree at University of the Arts London to study BA (Hons.) in Graphic and Media Design. We caught up with Abraham to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Micro Social Media Influencer for PR, Marketing and Events agency, Posh Cockney

Henna Nazir just completed an internship as a micro social media influencer for Posh Cockney, an award-winning PR, Marketing and Events agency based in London. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Brampton Manor Academy and studied A Levels in Economics, Finance and Sociology. She is on a gap year doing various internships. Henna is now looking to progress onto an undergraduate degree in Midwifery. We caught up with Henna to find out a little more on her journey so far.

Founder and Owner of Hayachi Services, an IT Consultancy established in 2017

Amritpal Gill is the founder and owner of Hayachi Services. Founded in 2017, Hayachi Services is an IT Consultancy which works with organisations of all sizes across the UK. Their wide-variety of clients include leading international law firms, global financial institutions, developers, retro-game stores and more. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. Amritpal came from Forest Gate Community School and studied A Levels in Archaeology, Classical Civilisation and History. He chose to take a gap year to do an apprenticeship with law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills before setting up his own business. Amritpal will now be progressing onto study an undergraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London to study History. We caught up with Amritpal to find out a little more on his journey so far.

Final Year Undergraduate Student at University College London

Sandra Gudziunaite is studying BASc Arts and Sciences, Health and Environment major at University College London. Sandra is a former Progress to Advanced and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Italy and studied GCSE English, Maths, History, Psychology and Science followed by A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology and an AS Level in Maths and an Extended Project Qualification. We caught up with Sandra to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.

Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sheli Ali is currently a Digital Content Producer for performing arts venue, Sadler’s Wells Theatre. Sheli is a former vocational and A Level student at NewVIc. She came from Forest Gate Community School and studied an Extended Diploma in Performing Arts and an A Level in Dance. She progressed onto study an undergraduate degree at Lancaster University to study BA (Hons.) in Theatre Studies. We caught up with Sheli to find out a little more on her journey since NewVIc.

Co-Founder of Humble Grove, a Video Game Company that released ‘No Longer Home’ to critical acclaim in 2021

Cel Davison is the co-founder of Humble Grove, a video game company who released ‘No Longer Home’ on PC and console, to critical acclaim in 2021. Cel is a former A Level student at NewVIc and came from Eastlea Community School. We caught up with Cel to find out a little more on their journey.

Former Student Union Lead Councillor and 1st Year Undergraduate Student at the University of Birmingham

Jhundon Mendi was an avid member of the NewVIc Student Union in the role as a Lead Councillor and made his mark with the work he did. He recently featured on a live podcast with BBC Asian Network talking about university. He is currently in his first year at the University of Birmingham. Jhundon is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with him to find out a little more on his journey.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust and Founder of Empower Mentoring Programme

Maham Arshad is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist with East London Foundation Trust. Maham has also set up a special 6 month long mentoring programme called Empower for young people this year. She is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Maham to find out a little more on her journey.

PGCE Student at Greenwich University and Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc

Saima Bibi is currently an Advice and Recruitment Officer at NewVIc. She is also studying a PGCE with Greenwich University to go into teaching Religious Studies and English Language to post 16 students. Saima is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Saima to find out a little more on her journey.

Former Oxbridge Student and an Aspiring Economist who is Currently a Second Year London School of Economics and Political Science Student

Valeriu Jardan is currently a second year BSc Economics, History and Geography student at LSE. He is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Valeriu to find out a little more on his journey.

Founder of Day of Wrk, and Content & Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Zakir Hasan is the founder and creator of Day of Wrk which seeks to bring clarity to job roles and industries and improve representation of ethnic minority people in professional ‘white-collar’ careers. He is currently a Content and Publishing Manager for PR and Communications agency, Hill+Knowlton Strategies. Zakir is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Zakir to find out a little more on his journey.

Darning Newham Project Lead for Newham Heritage Month and Final Year Central Saint Martin’s Student

Memunatu Barrie set up a collaborative project called Darning Newham with another alumni working with Newham Council’s Newham Heritage Month 2021. She is currently in her final year at UAL. Memunatu is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Memunatu to find out a little more on her journey.

Darning Newham Project Lead for Newham Heritage Month and Textiles Teacher at a secondary school in North London

Katie May Anderson set up a collaborative project called Darning Newham with another alumni working with Newham Council’s Newham Heritage Month 2021. She is currently a Textiles teacher at a secondary school in North London. Katie is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Katie to find out a little more on her journey.

Assistant Manager in Sustainable Business Practice and Co-Chair of EY Muslim Community in London Bridge

Mudassar Chaudhry is currently an Assistant Manager in Sustainable Business Practice at EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young) and Co-Chair of EY Muslim Community in London Bridge. Mudassar is a former A Level student at NewVIc. We caught up with Mudassar to find out a little more on his journey.

Labour Party Councillor and Deputy Cabinet Environment and Transport for Newham Council

Nilufa Jahan is currently a Labour Party Councillor and Deputy Cabinet Environment and Transport for Newham Council. Nilufa is a former A Level student at NewVIc. She progressed on to an undergraduate degree at Brunel University to do a BSc in History and Politics.

Project Manager in Digital Forensics

Inderpal Lolay is currently a project manager with Atos working on an IT project with the Metropolitan Police in digital forensics. He has recently been offered a new position to work with Capita with IT projects for the Home Office. Inderpal is a former vocational level 3 business student at NewVIc.

Investment Banker and Student Mentor

Hally Nguyen is an investment banker at StormHarbour in Mayfair and a student mentor for aspiring young people looking to get into the financial industry. Hally is a former A Level student at NewVIc.

Teacher and Head of Year

Omer Bashir is a teacher and Head of Year 10 at Rokeby School. Omer Bashir is a former A Level student at NewVIc.

Actor and Singer-Songwriter

International freelance songstress and multi-award winning actor Japjit Kaur is a former A Level student at NewVIc. Japjit has recently recorded on the second album for a band called Simon Thacker’s Svara Kanti.

Filmmaker

Tom Smith is an award winning filmmaker and former NewVIc student.  His films have also been screened at numerous film festivals such as the National Student Film Festival as well as institutions around the world including the USA.

RSC Actor

Joseph Adelakun a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has performed in RSC productions of Julius Ceasar, Titus Andronicus and Antony and Cleopatra.

Vocalist

Former NewVIc A Level student Naomi Scarlett is a successful backing singer for a vast number of successful singers and bands including Honne, Izzy Bizu and Alfa Mist. Currently touring in Asia.

Architect and Designer

Claudio has worked with the award winning architect, Simone de Gale, the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust and PRP Architects where his interior designs are currently being built in Stratford City, London.