University of Southampton Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Adrian Newey

Formula One engineer; known for designing many winning cars

BEng Aeronautics & Astronautics

1980

Justine Greening

Former UK MP; held several ministerial roles

BSc Business Economics & Accounting

1990

Chris Packham

Naturalist, TV broadcaster, conservationist

BSc Zoology

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Jon Sopel

Journalist and broadcaster

BSc Politics & Sociology

1981

John Nettles

Actor known for Bergerac and Midsomer Murders

BA History and Philosophy

~1962

John Inverdale

Sports broadcaster

BA History

1979

Wendy Hall

Computer scientist; major contributor to Web Science

BSc (Mathematics)

1974

Rachel Mills

Professor of Ocean Chemistry; led deep-sea research expeditions

BSc

1988

Jane Wernick CBE

Structural engineer; designer on landmark projects like the London Eye

BSc Civil Engineering

1976

Jayanti Shah MBE

Anti-racism campaigner; long-term community and public service work in Southampton

BSc Mechanical Engineering

1971

Veronica Gordon

Broadcast journalist turned social entrepreneur

BSc Social Policy & Administration

2005

William Webb

Telecommunications engineer and entrepreneur

BEng; PhD

1989; 1992

George W. Buckley

Business executive; led major companies

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Adrian Fulford

Judge at international courts

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John Denham

Politician; held several ministerial positions

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Mia Ekpo

Entrepreneur; noted for business innovation in media / social sectors

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Stacie Powell

Olympic diver and PhD student

MSc Astrophysics

2009

Giles Scott

World Champion in sailing

BSc Geography with Geology

2008

Christina Bassadone

Olympic sailor (Women’s 470 event)

BSc Management Sciences

2005

Chris Stark

Media personality; radio & podcast presenter

BA Politics & Zoology

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