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Meet our alumni

Our alumni are dynamic thinkers, changemakers and influencers. Find out how our graduates are making waves through thought leadership, entrepreneurship and community building.

Meet our thought leaders

“The talent is already here”: LSE alumni powering Africa’s AI future

Hear from three LSE alumni working to use AI to address challenges and opportunities in Africa.
Nightscape of Cape Town from the air. Lights and sunset are viewable.

Researching colonial wrongdoing in Suriname

How a conversation with her grandfather sent Phaedra back to her ancestral Suriname to explore the impact of the Afobaka Dam.
Phaedra Haringsma stands with her degree wearing her graduation robes

"For a world that is peaceful and stable, food security is critical."

How knowing the causes of things prepared Ria Sen for a career with the World Food Programme.
farmer

Not inevitable? Serena Kern Libera on changing age-related medical treatment

Can we treat ageing? Alumna Serena Kern-Libera and her sister, founded the biotech company LinkGevity to answer this question.
Profile of Serena Kern Libera

Meet our innovators

A flare for business: Delivering entrepreneurial solutions

Daniel Parekh-Hill looks back on his journey to entrepreneurship.
Profile image of Daniel Parekh-Hill

Celebrating International Women's Day with our alumni

How LSE female founders are shaping purpose‑driven entrepreneurship.
Lauren O'Donnell stands beside a yellow door wearing a red Oatsu branded t-shirt

From fieldwork to tech startup

April Stephenson looks at how a trip to Kenya inspired her business idea.
April stands on a bridge at sunset

Akber Tahir reflects on taking the entrepreneurial leap

Akber explains how a holiday abroad launched the idea for his business.
Akber Tahir with his Startup of the Year 2025 award from LSE Generate

Meet our community builders

The power of giving back

Alumni share how volunteering continues to shape their professional paths and personal development.
Panel discussion in Alumni Centre

Finding power in the community

Anshu Choudhary on gender equality and why she leads LSE’s Women’s Alumni Network.
Profile image of Anshu Choudhary

A sense of belonging

Our volunteers look back on 20 Years of the LSE Alumni Association.
Members of the Alumni Association in 2011 pose for a group photo

Pia Wagner looks back on 40 years of the German Friends of LSE

As the German Friends of LSE celebrated their 40th anniversary, President Pia Wagner reflected on the importance of the group.
Pia Wagner stands with Lady Christiane Dahrendorf and LSE President Larry Kramer. Credit: Marie Eberhardt

Explore LSE stories

How LSE alumni found love on campus

From coffees to curries: A tale of LSE love stories.
Alumni Selbi Sasioglu and Jake Fryer wedding photo

Passing the LSE torch down three generations

Reflections on LSE's legal legacy in Mumbai.
 Niloufer Lam

A commitment to integrity

After fleeing Nazi persecution as a child Sam Wainwright's family life and financial career were shaped by his time at LSE.
Sam Wainwright poses with his granddaughter, Iona, on her graduation day

Celebrating 130 years of alumni impact

LSE is turning 130 this year. That’s 130 years of students and alumni harnessing the power of their LSE education to make their mark on the world. Explore our interactive timeline.
Black and white group photo of past LSE alumni

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