Alumni news Alumni Alumni news Alumni spotlights Alumni by year Alumni news Recent news and achievements from our alumni community. News 14 November 2024 Freshta Karim among the 2024 Honorees of the Library of Congress Literacy Award Freshta Karim (MPP 2016) had the honour of receiving the Library of Congress Literacy Award on behalf of Charmaghz, a Kabul based NGO with the aim to instill the joy of reading in Afghan children through Mobile Libraries. Education Afghanistan News 19 August 2024 Keir Mather named on Times 25 most inspiring people aged 30 and under in the UK and Ireland 2024 Keir Mather has earned a spot on the Times Young Power List for 2024, highlighting the 25 most inspiring people aged 30 and under in the UK and Ireland. The School News 17 July 2024 Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2024 list Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans 2024 list in the category Governance for his work in the Private Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa News 16 July 2024 Beatriz Azevêdo de Araújo received a prize at the UNCCD Land Heroes 2024 awards Beatriz Azevêdo de Araújo received a prize at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Land Heroes 2024 awards. The UNCCD Land Heroes campaign recognises and supports young individuals and youth organisations who are making a positive impact against desertification, land degradation and drought. Brazil News 09 June 2024 Pádraig Rice elected as a member of Cork City Council Pádraig Rice has been elected as a member of Cork City Council for the Social Democrats in Ireland. Democracy and politics Ireland News 13 September 2023 Nandita Venkatesan named on Time magazine’s TIME100 Next list Nandita is being recognised for her petition to get a secondary patent for Johnson&Johnson’s tuberculosis drug denied, making the drug more accessible and affordable for many people worldwide. News 21 July 2023 Alumnus becomes youngest member of UK Parliament One of the Blavatnik School’s first Political Leadership Scholars, Keir Mather, has won a by-election for the seat of Selby and Ainsty, a constituency in North Yorkshire, England. News 24 May 2023 Shabana Basij-Rasikh wins the 2023 ROLEX National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award Shabana Wasij-Rasikh (MPP 2019) has been awarded the 2023 ROLEX National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award in recognition of her contribution to Afghan girls' education. News 18 May 2023 Summia Tora named by Forbes as 30 under 30 in Asia for social impact Summia has been recognised for her work in founding the Dosti Network, which helps Afghan families to access aid and resources. News 08 March 2023 Alumna becomes UAE's Minister of Community Development and COP28 Youth Climate Champion HE Shamma Al Mazrui (MPP 2014) has been named Minister of Community Development and COP28 Youth Climate Champion in the government of the United Arab Emirates. Climate and environment News 11 January 2023 Alumna officially elected as vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 Paraguay general elections Alumna Soledad Nuñez Mendez (MPP 2018) has been officially elected as vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections. Paraguay News 20 December 2022 Alumna named as one of the International Tax Review's Global Tax 50 2022 Rusudan Kemularia (MPP 2017) has been named one of the 50 most influential people in global tax by the International Tax Review. Load More
News 14 November 2024 Freshta Karim among the 2024 Honorees of the Library of Congress Literacy Award Freshta Karim (MPP 2016) had the honour of receiving the Library of Congress Literacy Award on behalf of Charmaghz, a Kabul based NGO with the aim to instill the joy of reading in Afghan children through Mobile Libraries. Education Afghanistan
News 19 August 2024 Keir Mather named on Times 25 most inspiring people aged 30 and under in the UK and Ireland 2024 Keir Mather has earned a spot on the Times Young Power List for 2024, highlighting the 25 most inspiring people aged 30 and under in the UK and Ireland. The School
News 17 July 2024 Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2024 list Saul Musker named on the Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans 2024 list in the category Governance for his work in the Private Office of the President of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa
News 16 July 2024 Beatriz Azevêdo de Araújo received a prize at the UNCCD Land Heroes 2024 awards Beatriz Azevêdo de Araújo received a prize at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Land Heroes 2024 awards. The UNCCD Land Heroes campaign recognises and supports young individuals and youth organisations who are making a positive impact against desertification, land degradation and drought. Brazil
News 09 June 2024 Pádraig Rice elected as a member of Cork City Council Pádraig Rice has been elected as a member of Cork City Council for the Social Democrats in Ireland. Democracy and politics Ireland
News 13 September 2023 Nandita Venkatesan named on Time magazine’s TIME100 Next list Nandita is being recognised for her petition to get a secondary patent for Johnson&Johnson’s tuberculosis drug denied, making the drug more accessible and affordable for many people worldwide.
News 21 July 2023 Alumnus becomes youngest member of UK Parliament One of the Blavatnik School’s first Political Leadership Scholars, Keir Mather, has won a by-election for the seat of Selby and Ainsty, a constituency in North Yorkshire, England.
News 24 May 2023 Shabana Basij-Rasikh wins the 2023 ROLEX National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award Shabana Wasij-Rasikh (MPP 2019) has been awarded the 2023 ROLEX National Geographic Explorer of the Year Award in recognition of her contribution to Afghan girls' education.
News 18 May 2023 Summia Tora named by Forbes as 30 under 30 in Asia for social impact Summia has been recognised for her work in founding the Dosti Network, which helps Afghan families to access aid and resources.
News 08 March 2023 Alumna becomes UAE's Minister of Community Development and COP28 Youth Climate Champion HE Shamma Al Mazrui (MPP 2014) has been named Minister of Community Development and COP28 Youth Climate Champion in the government of the United Arab Emirates. Climate and environment
News 11 January 2023 Alumna officially elected as vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 Paraguay general elections Alumna Soledad Nuñez Mendez (MPP 2018) has been officially elected as vice-presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections. Paraguay
News 20 December 2022 Alumna named as one of the International Tax Review's Global Tax 50 2022 Rusudan Kemularia (MPP 2017) has been named one of the 50 most influential people in global tax by the International Tax Review.