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How I became CEO of the MHRA: Lawrence Tallon’s journey from SOAS to leading the UK Medicines Regulator

“SOAS opened my eyes to the wider world”: Alumnus Lawrence Tallon (BA, MA History), now CEO of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), reflects on his journey and shares advice for future leaders.

Careers: How Dipesh uses creative local solutions in Kenya to tackle plastic waste

Anthropology graduate Dipesh Pabari, Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Flipflopi Project, is interviewed by fellow alum Joseph Brammer about his career and climate activism.

"I’m driven by a desire to fix problems”: SOAS alum Karolin Abbas on finding purpose across fields

Since graduating with a first-class BA in Linguistics, Karolin Abbas’s career shows how a linguistics degree opens doors to unexpected and impactful careers.

Meet Iqra Hasan: SOAS alum making history as India's youngest female Muslim MP

Iqra Hasan Choudhary studied at SOAS and has now made history as the youngest Muslim woman to enter the Indian Parliament. Shloka explores her inspiring journey.

Careers: "Making a tangible difference in someone’s life is a really motivational concept"

Chris Bowden studied BA Swahili and Development Studies at SOAS and is now Head of Cargo - Global Partnerships at Cathay Cargo. We asked him about his time at SOAS and his career journey so far.

Careers: My hopes for the future? To see the transformation of Rwanda in my generation

Isaac Rugamba Rutagwenda graduated from SOAS with an MSc in Public Policy, Finance and Management and is now a Resource Mobilization Manager at the Development Bank of Rwanda. Learn more about his impressive career to date.

Breaking Barriers in Higher Education with award-winning alumnus Raju Kendre and Dr Subir Sinha

We are delighted to invite you to a special upcoming event to celebrate the 2025 Study UK Global Social Action Award winner and alumnus Raju Kendre (MSc Development Studies 2023).

How I became a Head of Corporate Banking: Nader Souri on the skills we need in the age of AI

Discover how SOAS alumnus Nader Souri progressed from an entry-level role to Head of Corporate Banking at the Bank of New York and hear his advice for new graduates.

How I became a Strategic Business Consultant: Valerie Lynn on building bridges across Southeast Asia

Alumna Valerie Lynn's journey reflects her belief in the power of relationships to bridge markets and cultures.