Welcome

Hello and welcome to the 2022 edition of Network magazine.

We couldn’t be prouder of our alumni community and how much you amaze and impress us. Your achievements, big and small are featured throughout this issue of Network which is brilliantly illustrated by our BAFTA-winning cover star, Kim Tae Hak for his work as Sound Effects Editor on the 2021 documentary 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything. You can find out more about his work and what it’s like to win a BAFTA in his story in this magazine.

You can also read about how several alumnae are pushing boundaries, creating and supporting inclusive space, and inspiring girls and women in the areas of gaming and sports. We are thrilled to share their inspiring stories of resilience and their advice on handling competition!

The University continues to refine its focus and adapt to the changing environment around us. Dr Peter Bonfield, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Westminster, shares an update on our refreshed strategy, Being Westminster 2022–2029, which emphasises our unique position as a global university with London energy. We are also proud to have been recognised for the third year in a row as a global frontrunner in our work towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for our focus on not only environmental areas but also social and economic aspects as well.

Finally, we are delighted to welcome the newest class of Westminster graduates to the alumni community and would encourage you all – recent or distinguished graduate – to join Westminster Connect, westminsterconnect.org, to explore the various opportunities for you to offer or find professional support. We continue to be impressed and truly humbled by all the contributions you regularly make to not just the Westminster community but our wider society. A huge thank you to all of you who have so generously shared your achievements and given your time, expertise and donations to support our students and each other over the past year.

Enjoy this edition and if you have any feedback on how we can enhance the content of Network magazine for future issues, please do get in touch.

Alyssa Martin, Head of Alumni Relations (Maternity Cover)