Africa Alumni Association

Our alumni network

Our Africa Alumni Association is a great way to socialise, meet new people and network to support your career. Through the Association, recent graduates can benefit from the expertise of experienced alumni, who can assist them with navigating Africa's competitive job market. Additionally, alumni can also support prospective students by sharing their university experiences and offering advice with university applications.

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Africa Alumni Fellow

Dhana Ramasamy, Finance Director of Nando's, is the Africa Alumni Fellow. Dhana achieved her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Strategic Management MSc from the University of Derby. With over 18 years of experience in the retail sector, she is a member of Nando’s Botswana Executive Committee and is passionate about community development, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is currently an Executive Secretary for the Botswana Tamil Cultural Association, an Executive Member of the CIMA Botswana Branch and a Treasurer for the Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) Alumni Association and the Woman and Sport Association of Botswana (WASBO).

Find out more about Dhana's journey

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I am excited to support the University of Derby's alumni community in Africa by sharing my career journey and supporting the delivery of engagement opportunities and other initiatives with my fellow alumni.

Dhana Ramasamy
Africa Alumni Fellow

Get involved

Connect with fellow alumni and keep up to date with the latest news and events with the Africa Alumni Association's social media pages.

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Events

As part of our new Africa Alumni Association, we expect to share details of future events and activities soon.

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Meet and Greet with the Vice-Chancellor

Friday 29 November, 18:30-20:00, Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino, Chuma Drive, Botswana

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Dhana's journey

Find out more about Dhana's career from the University of Derby to becoming the Finance Director of Nando's in Botswana.

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Our latest Alumni news

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Life-changing impact of university outlined by Derby graduate at parliamentary event

A practising criminal barrister and TV crime adviser who studied at the University of Derby has been telling guests at a parliamentary reception how studying for a degree transformed her life.

Posted: 28 March 2024
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Gogglebox TV star launches Get Ready for Uni programme

Gogglebox star and education expert Baasit Siddiqui has launched a series of videos to help young people as they prepare for university. 

Posted: 25 January 2024
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Child protection expert and charity founder among recipients of honorary degrees

A leading Derby child protection expert and the founder of a charity supporting vulnerable women are among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of Derby later this month.

Posted: 6 November 2023
Michael Holding
Fast-bowling cricket legend and motorcycle racing icon to receive honorary degrees

Legendary West Indian cricketer Michael Holding, known as ‘Whispering Death’ for his pace bowling technique, is among the honorary graduates being recognised by the University of Derby at its awards ceremonies later this month.

Posted: 6 July 2023
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Derby's Nuclear Skills Academy scoops national partnership award 

A partnership between the University of Derby and Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd focused on developing nuclear skills and experts of the future has been recognised at a top industry awards ceremony.

Posted: 6 April 2023