Alberto Costa MP
Alberto Costa (MA, LLB) is MP for South Leicestershire and is the Chair of the Committee of Standards and the Committee of Privileges. We headed down to London to meet Alberto at his office in the House of Commons, and chatted about his career in Parliament, fond memories of Glasgow, and advice for students and new graduates who are looking to have a career in politics or public service.
Zhaofeng Zhou
Meet Dr. Zhaofeng Zhou, a University of Glasgow PhD graduate and one of China’s leading legal professionals in competition law and privacy/data protection. In this Alumni Spotlight, Zhaofeng shares why his time studying at Glasgow was so valuable and how it shaped his career. He also talks about his passion for giving back by mentoring and advising new students as they begin their own journeys.
Theresa Ye
Uncover the career journey of Theresa Ye, University of Glasgow alum and Senior Manager at Illuminera, in this international alumni spotlight.
Theresa graduated from UofG with a Master’s in International Finance with distinction before building a successful consultancy career in Shanghai. She has also served as a dedicated board member of the UofG Shanghai Alumni Association for more than 11 years, helping to grow and strengthen the global alumni network.
In this interview, Theresa shares:
• Her pathway into consulting and the skills that shaped her career
• Top career advice for current students and recent graduates
• Her views on how AI is transforming business and what future leaders should prepare for
• Why the UofG alumni community in Shanghai continues to mean so much to her
Lyle McAdam
Lyle McAdam (Media, communications and International Journalism, MSc 2020) is Head of Communications at Positive +1. In this spotlight, Lyle shares a wealth of advice and tips for getting your foot in the door of a media or comms role, and showcases the many paths you can take to do so. He recounts his particular ambition to study his Master's degree at UofG: what drew him to the course and how it aligned with his wider career ambitions. In his role of Head of Communications at Positive Plus +1, a new app set to empower the HIV community like never before, Lyle explain how skills such as consistency and perseverance can be invaluable when throwing yourself head-first into a new field.