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Alumni Success stories
Jevan Sieling（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/jevan-sieling/）
UCM (University College Isle of Man) student, Jevan Sieling, has been running a successful Engineering business all while completing his studies.
Jevan, who is currently in his final year of the BTEC Level 4 HNC in General Engineering registered Sie…
Luke Sherwood-Walker（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/luke-sherwood-walker/）
Luke received the Liam Arrowsmith Student of the Year Award at the 2025 Graduates' Ceremony.
George Harris（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/george-harris/）
George Harris who studied catering at UCM is flying high in the culinary world, working his way up through the ranks and is currently Chef de Partie at Source at the Gilpin Hotel, a Michelin Starred restaurant.
George completed the Level 2 NVQ in pr…
Chris Bates - Engineering and Electrical Installation（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/chris-bates-engineering-and-electrical-installation/）
Hayden Armour（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/hayden-armour/）
Hayden studied Events Management & Marketing at UCM.
Hayden talks about how the course taught him great relationship skills; managing team members to handling clients, helped him work on his time management and the ability to prioritise tasks as …
Jo Corr（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/jo-corr/）
Jo studied a BA (Hons) in Events Management & Marketing.
Jo's experience at UCM empowered her to feel more confident and gain placement experience opening up new employment opportunities. With a young family at home, being able to stay on Island …
Kyle Herman（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/kyle-herman/）
Are you thinking about studying Further Education at UCM?
Kyle chose to study Further Education at UCM after leaving school, he's since gone to build a successful career in sales, within both radio and eGaming.
Here he talks about why he chose to stu…
Gemma Debanks & Cassie Watterson（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/gemma-debanks-cassie-watterson/）
Gemma & Cassie talk about their work in the construction industry on the Isle of Man and their future career goals.
Gemma talks us through her journey at UCM, starting with her Painting & Decorating course through to her cur…
Paula Lewis（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/paula-lewis/）
Paula studied Construction at UCM and now works as a Site Manager for one of the islands top construction firms.
One of the best parts of the course was how hands-on you get to be on site. Although the classroom side of study is important, with co…
Andy Noble（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/andy-noble/）
Andy was a published Comic-book Designer before he even graduated!
Andy talks about how beneficial it has been doing this work while studying at UCM, he originally started the course with the intention of studying art in some way, but as he was start…
Hannah Caley（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/hannah-caley/）
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Hannah studied Beauty Therapy (Level 3)
Grade: Pass
I’ve always been interested in beauty therapy, ever since I was young. I…
Joseph Everett（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/joseph-everett/）
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Joseph studied the Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction Star
My main interest is in I.…
Robbie Sullivan（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/robbie-sullivan/）
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Robbie studied the Extended Diploma in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction Star
I always had a fascination…
Chad Sullivan（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/chad-sullivan/）
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Chad studied the Advanced Apprenticeship in IT (Level 3 BTEC)
Grade achieved: Double Distinction
My route to studying this …
Chloe Jenner（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/chloe-jenner/）
Celebrating VQ Day 2019
This week we're celebrating the achievements of students studying Vocational Qualifications at UCM.
Chloe studied Administration & IT User Skills (Level 3)
Grade achieved: Triple Distinction
I chose to study this course…
Lance Garganta（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/lance-garganta/）
IT Apprenticeship Programme #earnwhileyoulearn
At University College Isle of Man (UCM) we embrace lifelong learning by ensuring that we provide opportunities for students to build on their education at any point during their life.…
Isla Curphey（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/isla-curphey/）
Local girl Isla Curphey, never expected that studying a two-year National Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment (BTEC Level 3) at University College Isle of Man (UCM), would help her build the confidence and drive to continue h…
Ethan Herbert（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/ethan-herbert/）
Ethan currently works full-time within the IT Department at the Hospice and studies at UCM one evening a week.
At University College Isle of Man (UCM) we embrace lifelong learning and ensure that we provide opportunities for students to build on the…
Alexandra Koyfman（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/alexandra-koyfman/）
Coming from the United States, Alexandra talks about why she enjoys studying on the Isle of Man so much and how the small class sizes and the one-to-one time with the tutors is a huge help to progressing through the course. Although Alexandra came on…
Alex Day（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/alex-day/）
Alex studied a professional work-based Masters Degree in Organisational Development. ( WIBIS Course: Work Based Integrative Study)
This course is ideal if you are looking to get into employment whilst continuing study alongside. Alex had the opportuni…
Pippa and Laura（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/pippa-and-laura/）
Healthcare students Pippa & Laura share their UCM story.
Laura chats to us about how the placement opportunities at UCM helped her decide to specialise in mental health nursing on the Island. Whilst Pippa completed her course at UCM with a tripl…
Victoria Bevan（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/victoria-bevan/）
After graduating UCM with First Class honours in Event Management & Marketing, Victoria then went on to study for her Masters.
Whilst chatting with Victoria, she talked us through her placement at Curraghs Wildlife Park and how that lead to a lon…
Elliott Cureton（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/elliott-cureton/）
For Elliott Cureton, the flexibility of the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching (FDSC) has enabled him to continue his part-time coaching position with Manx Sport and Recreation (MSR), whilst completing his studies at University College Isle of Man …
Savannha Gunnell（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/savannha-gunnell/）
Savannha Gunnell, an engineering student at University College Isle of Man (UCM), is leading the way for young, female engineers in a vocational field that is often popular among men. Currently working at RLC-Ronaldsway, Savannha aspires to develop…
Breeshey Webb（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/breeshey-webb/）
For Breeshey Webb, final year BA History & Heritage student at University College Isle of Man (UCM), being able to undertake a degree on island in a subject that she loves has enabled her to gain valuable knowledge and experience which she hopes …
Shannen Samuel（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/shannen-samuel/）
When Shannen Samuel began studying the Foundation degree in Art & Design at University College Isle of Man (UCM), she never expected that one day, her creative talents and passion for fashion, would lead her to the New York Fashion Week runway, a…
Farjana Jaigirdar（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/farjana-jaigirdar/）
Martine Vermeulen（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/martine-vermeulen/）
When Martine Vermeulen moved to the Isle of Man from South Africa with her husband, she was keen to make a fresh start and change her career. As she had always had an interest in beauty therapy, she signed up to some beauty therapy courses at Univers…
Natalie Kneen（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/natalie-kneen/）
When Natalie Kneen undertook the Functional English and Maths courses at University College Isle of Man (UCM) to help her children with their homework, she didn’t realise it would be the start of her learning journey at the College, which has now bro…
Niall Quayle（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/niall-quayle/）
Niall Quayle claims that as a student he was not very confident academically, nonetheless he achieved a First in his Adult Nursing degree, an achievement which has empowered him and given him the confidence to pursue a Masters in Advanced Practice, w…
Tyler Livesey（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/tyler-livesey/）
Guided by his recipe for success: passion, determination and a positive work ethic, Head Chef Tyler Livesey has always had a pragmatic approach to work, which has resulted in his success in the ever-changing and fast-paced hospitality & catering …
Bethany Williams（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/bethany-williams/）
An award-winning designer who explores social and environmental change, Bethany Williams is inspirational not only for her passion for social enterprise, but also for her courage to challenge norms within the fashion industry.
Earlier this year Betha…
Chris Hardisty（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/chris-hardisty/）
It has been an eventful journey, from bricklayer to Building Control Officer for Chris Hardisty, and yet he shows no signs of stopping. After a few years of completing the bricklaying course at University College Isle of Man (UCM), he returned to the…
Chris Callow（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/chris-callow/）
Changing careers might seem a challenge for some, but Chris Callow, a University College Isle of Man (UCM) History & Heritage graduate, makes it look easy. From practising law, to running a luxury ski chalet, to providing freelance research and t…
James Emmett（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/james-emmett/）
In 2015, James Emmett’s father suggested that enrolling on the multi skills course at UCM would be a great way to learn a trade, and therefore always have something to ‘fall back on’, five years later, and James’ approach to studying a subject that …
Samuel Radcliffe（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/samuel-radcliffe/）
Samuel Radcliffe felt that every aspect of his learning at UCM, from Student Services and tutors’ support, college facilities, the classes to work placements, were enjoyable and tremendously beneficial in getting him closer to achieve his career aspi…
Hannah Clinton（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/hannah-clinton/）
For Hannah Clinton, expressing her creativity through art, is something which has always greatly interested her. The opportunity to utilise her artistic passion by studying BA (Hons) Visual Communications through Digital Media whilst remaining on isl…
Marion Forrest（https://www.ucm.ac.im/about/alumni-success-stories/marion-forrest/）
When Marion Forrest joined the Drawing & Painting leisure course at University College Isle of Man (UCM), she would never have imagined that she would one day collaborate with fellow students to write and illustrate a book!