Oriel has talented alumni all over the world, pursuing a wealth of different career paths. ‘Oriel Connect’ is an online networking and mentoring service that highlights alumni, organised by sector, who are happy to be contacted for careers advice and mentoring.
If you would to join Oriel Connect, please use our online form, or email development.office@oriel.ox.ac.uk.
Subject: PPE
Occupation: Chief Commercial Officer - Department for Education
Sector: Government and Politics, Professional Services
Jennifer is happy to provide advice to anyone interested in a career in the civil service or wider public sector.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Philosophy and Modern Languages
Occupation: Director, Internet Trust - Internet Society
Sector: Education, Media & Technology, Third Sector
Robin has 28 years of experience in the commercial IT sector and then a further 12 years doing Internet-related technical advocacy. Most of his roles have been European or global in scope, and they have varied from IT technical support, through technical pre-sales, to consulting, and high-level government advocacy (engaging with the UK Parliament, European Commission, African Union and other policy fora). Robin has also mentored Masters students and PhD candidates on their industry outreach projects. Robin is happy to advise on soft skills, advocacy/consulting, or more technical topics such as encryption, quantum computing and digital ethics.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Chemistry
Occupation: Clinical Trial Manager – Newcastle Clinical Trials Unit, Newcastle University
Sector: Healthcare
Faye is happy to offer advice to anyone hoping to work in clinical research management.
Contact: LinkedIn
Subject: Pharmacology
Occupation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Sector: Education, Science & Research
Abi is happy to speak about academia in the US and moving to NYC.
Contact: LinkedIn