Middlesex University Alumni Association

🎓 Graduation is almost here!

As you celebrate this important milestone, we invite you to take part in the MDX Alumni Pledge Tree.

Leave a pledge, aspiration or reflection for your future self and become part of a lasting display celebrating the Class of 2026.

Whether it's a career goal, a personal ambition, or advice you'd like to remember, we'd love to hear what's next for you.

Visit the Alumni stand during your graduation ceremony and add your pledge to the tree.

We can't wait to welcome you to the Middlesex University Alumni community. 😊

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our alumnus Ziyaad Ben Eydatoula for his support in making Work Experience Week such a success. 👏

Hosted by our MDX Careers and Futures Team, the week gave our current students and recent graduates the opportunity to collaborate in teams and develop solutions to a real-world brief.

It’s been fantastic to see posts from students highlighting how the experience supported the development of our key Graduate Competencies and built their confidence for the future.

Ziyaad has shared the below reflection on his experience, capturing both the impact of the week and the value of giving back:

"Coming back to MDX over a decade after graduating felt like closing a loop - except the students made me realise the loop is actually a spiral. Watching 16 teams wrestle with a real commercial problem in five days, mentoring them on Slack and seeing the quality of thinking they produced, reminded me why I got into Product Management in the first place. The energy in that room on Day 5 was incredible. I look forward to building on this and continuing to bridge the university–industry gap for students."

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our alumni community.

If you would like to collaborate with the team at Middlesex University and leave a lasting impact on the next generation of graduates, we would love to hear from you:

📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/giving-back/

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MBA Career Accelerator series, we were delighted to welcome our amazing alumna, Aarti Saini, who led part of the session.

Aarti shared her invaluable experiences since graduating from Middlesex, offering practical tips and best practices to our MBA students. Her insights left students feeling inspired, motivated, and more confident about their next steps.

The impact of the session is best captured in student feedback:
“It was a very helpful session… thanks for giving us all some extra hope as we prepare to graduate soon.”

We are truly grateful for alumni like Aarti who generously give back and support the development of our students and wider Middlesex community.

💡 Interested in giving back and making a difference?
Get involved by completing our Giving Back Form:

👉 https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/giving-back/

Join us this Sunday (7 June 2026) for our Summer Fun Day! ☀️

Open to all abilities, this promises to be a fantastic day filled with activities, from classic egg and spoon races to lively bubble football. With hot food, cold drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore our facilities, meet the team, and reconnect with the Middlesex University community.

⌚ Time: Arrive from 10am for a 11am start to 2pm
📍 Location: The Fitness Pod, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT
(Entrance via Greyhound Hill, NW4 4BT)
👟 Activities: 3G pitch at the rear of campus

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 8411 6343

👉 Bring your friends, family, and fellow alumni, we’d love to see you there!

Struggling to find the right job after graduation? You’re not alone.

In our recent poll on LinkedIn, finding the right job came out as the biggest challenge graduates face.

Alumni, let's help reassure our newest graduates...

👇 In the comments, tell us:

• What was your very first job after university?
• What advice would you give to graduates starting their job search?

We'll start with some advice recently shared by our alumna Kavita Surdhar in her MDX Voices blog:

"Don’t feel like you need to have it all figured out straight away because honestly, most people don’t."

✨ Career journeys rarely follow a straight line, and sometimes the first role is just the beginning of something bigger.

📢 Graduated in the past two years?

Join us for Work Experience Week (WEW), a week of intensive work experience style bootcamp activities designed to help you build real world skills and confidence.

You’ll gain tangible, employer endorsed experience that you can showcase on your CV, LinkedIn profile, and in job applications. Along the way, you’ll develop key Graduate Competencies such as:

✔ Communication, Empathy and Inclusion
✔ Problem Solving and Delivery
✔ Technological Agility

Programme Details:
📅 Monday 1st June to Friday 5th June 2026
🕰 10:00am to 16:00pm daily
📍 Middlesex University, Hendon Campus
🗝️ Eligibility: Middlesex alumni who have graduated within the last 24 months, no prior experience is required.

👉 Find out more and register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/work-experience-week-2026-tickets-1986315141057?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

✨ New MDX Voices Blog ✨

We’re excited to share the latest MDX Voices blog, written by our alumna Kavita Surdhar 👏

Her journey is a powerful reminder of the value in staying open, exploring different paths, and embracing opportunities along the way, even when the destination isn’t immediately clear.

Sometimes, it’s that curiosity and willingness to try something new that leads you to the role that truly fits.

We’re incredibly grateful to her for sharing her story so openly, and for inspiring others who may be navigating their own career journeys 💬

👉 Take a read and be inspired: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/mdx-voices/finding-my-place-in-education/

Have a similar journey you’d like to share, or interested in contributing to MDX Voices? We’d love to hear from you, get in touch with us to find out more.
📧 [email protected]

🎓 From student to speaker, a full-circle moment at Middlesex University

At our recent Postgraduate Open Evening, we were delighted to welcome back Anna Vye to share her journey with prospective students.

A graduate of MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology (2016), Anna is now a Police Officer at the Metropolitan Police. She spoke about her experiences at Middlesex and how they helped shape her aspirations and career path.

Hearing directly from alumni offers a powerful insight into where a Middlesex degree can lead, bringing to life the possibilities that begin here.

Moments like these are a reminder that being part of the Middlesex community doesn’t end at graduation.

💬 If you’d like to give back, share your story, and inspire future Middlesex students, we’d love to hear from you.

Complete our Giving Back Form to get involved
👉 https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/giving-back/

🚨 Want to break into TV and Film but not sure where to start?

We’re excited to share an online Masterclass: Becoming a Runner, a practical, insider guide to one of the most important entry‑level roles in the screen industries.

The session will be led by Samina Kiyani, a freelance screen industries professional with 30+ years’ experience, including roles as a Floor Manager and First Assistant Director on productions such as Big Brother, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, MTV, and commercial campaigns for Kellogg’s and Schwarzkopf.

Now working as a Media Skills Trainer, Samina supports entry-to-mid-level creatives to build confidence, employability, and real-world industry knowledge.

🎬 Participants will learn:
• What a runner actually does, and the different types of runner roles
• How to write a strong runner CV and cover letter
• What to expect on your first day on set
• Talkback etiquette and essential on-set protocols
• How to network professionally and maintain industry contacts

Event Details:
📅 6th May 2026
⏰ 2pm - 4.15pm
📍 Online (Microsoft Teams)
💬 Comment below or email us at [email protected] to register, and we’ll send you the joining details.

🎓 Recent graduates…

Are you still building experience and looking to stand out in the job market?

This free online session hosted by Journo Box, founded by our alumna Laila Podetti, could be a great next step.

Gain insight into what employers look for, build your portfolio, and explore paid opportunities.

📅 Thursday 30 April�
⏰ 3:30 – 5:00 PM�
💻 Online (interactive session + live Q&A)

👉 Register & find out more: https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/events/61622/share_preview