UCL launches sector-specific professional networking events

Over 80 recent UCL graduates attended the first in a series of UCL professional networking events at ITV studios in Waterloo on 4 March, which focused on public relations, broadcasting and journalism. The events, organised by UCL Alumni Relations, have been designed to connect experienced alumni with recent graduates, and to provide information on career change, or how to break into an industry sector. Writer and broadcaster Vivienne Parry (UCL Zoology 1978) chaired the panel discussion. She was joined on the panel by: David Dugun (UCL Chemistry 1974), Chairman of Windmill Films Annabel Dunstan (UCL Anthropology 1990), Managing Director, 3 Monkeys Lindsay Nicholson (UCL Astronomy/Physics 1978), Editorial Director, National Magazine Company , and Jeremy Warner (UCL History 1977), Business and City Editor, The Independent . Each panellist drew on their own career experiences to share insights and provide tips for career entry into their respective fields. David Dugun emphasised to those present that 'ideas are currency? and that graduates should 'always grab every little opportunity and make yourself indispensable'. Annabel Dunstan and Lindsay Nicholson advised graduates to spend time finding out what they actually enjoy doing.