Tom Cantrell. Cambridge graduate, author and lecturer at York University.
Graduated 2001.

Studied A Level English, Theatre Studies and History.

After graduating in 2001 Tom continued to study drama and completed his doctorate in 2010. He now lectures in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of York and has recently published his first book titled ‘Playing for Real’.

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Phil Mead. Builder and Businessman.
Graduated 2000

Studied Carpentry and Joinery (1985-87), HND in Building (1987-90) and a Degree in Building, Conservation Management, (1995-2000).

After graduating in 2000 Phil worked for a local builder until he set up his own firm, Northmead Developments, in 2003.

In 2010 he was named Master Builder of the Year by the Federation of Master Builders.

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Taj Atwal. Actress
Graduated:2007

Studied a national diploma acting, and the national award in dance.

After graduating from the National Diploma Acting in 2007, Taj Atwal headed to London to study for a career in acting. She’s been treading the boards ever since.

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Charlotte Barker. Fashion Designer and Maker and businesswoman
Graduated: 2008

Studied National Diploma and HND in Fashion Design.

After graduating in 2008 Charlotte set up her own business making bespoke bridesmaids’ dresses and ladies occasion wear from her home in North Yorkshire.

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Alan Murphy. Freelance graphic illustrator
Graduated: 1995

Studied A Level English Language, Psychology, Sociology, Art 1993 - 1995

Since graduating from York College in the mid-90s, Alan went on to study at the Liverpool School of Art, graduating in 1999. He’s worked as a freelance graphic illustrator ever since. He tells us how York College played a key role in his successful career.

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Nick Britten, Midlands’ correspondent, The Daily Telegraph
Graduated: 1989

Studied: A level English Literature, French and Spanish.

Nick joined York College in 1987 immediately after relocating to York from his home town of London. After graduating in 1989 he studied journalism at Napier Polytechnic in Edinburgh and is now the Midlands’ correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.

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Adam Clawson - Graduated: 2003

Studied: A level Art, Design & Technology, Resistant Materials, and Maths.

Since graduating at York College Adam read for a degree in Mechatronics at the City of Leeds University, where he won the Farnell Awards for his '24 degrees of freedom' hand.

Having progressed to his Masters in Engineering Adam is studying for his Phd in Bioengineering at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering which is part of University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, working on upper limb prosthetic research.

Adam is currently one of the main engineers involved in a multi-million dollar advanced hand prosthesis research project. He also lectures to 60 students.