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…
Tina Kearsley
Tina Kearsley has always been interested to know more about children’s development and how they learn and progress. She studied the Childcare & Education (Level 3) course at UCM, which she thoroughly enjoyed, especially because of the opportunity…
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…
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!
Seven years ago, Mar…
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…
Brendon Alford
When Brendon Alford was looking to continue his studies to higher education, he realised that University College Isle of Man’s (UCM) BA Hons Business Studies degree provided him with an opportunity to not only remain on island and save accommodation …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…