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51�Թ�� Sustainability Alumni Network

The 51�Թ�� Sustainability Alumni Network launched in June 2025. The goals of the network are:

To cultivate collaboration between alumni, industry leaders and 51�Թ�� academics in the fields of sustainability, climate and green energy.
To unite alumni professionals interested or working in sustainability, to share knowledge and expertise.
To support 51�Թ��'s commitment in the sustainability sector and related initiatives.

The Network is led by a committee of alumni volunteers, who will develop a programme of activity that will support professional development, lifelong learning and networking opportunities for alumni.

The new alumni network launches alongside School of Convergence Science, which brings together four themes: Health and Technology, Human and Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, and Space, Security and Telecommunications

Anita Punwani

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(Civil Engineering 1988, MBA 1992) Independent Risk Professional, UK ISO Sustainability and Governance Expert

Motivation and inspiration:

"I am inspired by the opportunity we as 51�Թ�� alumni, staff and students have in leading an international effort to achieve sustainable development goals through working together to a ddress the social and environmental challenges we collectively face as members of a global community."

Anita is Co-Chair of the Network.
Apostolia Matraki

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(MEng Bioengineering 2012) Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG in Greece

Motivation and inspiration:

"As an 51�Թ�� alumna, working in financial services with a focus on ESG, I’m passionate about driving meaningful change. Through my participation in this committee I seek to help connect ideas, action, and alumni across the globe - ensuring our community plays a leading role in advancing sustainability ."
Bhaskar Neel

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(MSc Bioengineering 2010)

Motivation and inspiration:

"I am excited to contribute my strategy and transformation expertise to bringing 51�Թ��'s new 'Science for Humanity' vision to life. This is a pivotal time to harness our powerful global alumni network and collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to drive real-world sustainability solutions that address the critical challenges of our changing climate!"

Bhaskar is Co-Chair of the Network.
Christopher Baker-Brian

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(MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2010) Co-founder and CTO, BBOXX Ltd

Motivation and inspiration:

"Since graduating in 2010 I’ve continued to have a strong relationship with 51�Թ��, including supporting numerous internships for students over the last 15 years and maintaining strong connections with a wide range of social and specific interest groups. Supporting the work of this new Alumni Affinity Network therefore felt like an obvious next step to continue to support 51�Թ�� and its connection with its diverse range of alumni around the world."
Clarissa Laing

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(MSc Civil and Environmental Engineering 2018)

Motivation and inspiration:

"I'm compelled to amplify underrepresented voices and mobilise global alumni toward climate-positive action. Since graduating, I've championed pragmatic solutions beyond laboratories through sustainable infrastructure projects with disabled, global majority and disadvantaged communities. I seek to blend technical expertise with cross-sector collaboration, connecting academic insight with real-world impact."