Alumni
We are extremely proud of our alumni students. Each year, an astounding proportion of our Year 13 students secure their places at top universities around the country and even abroad, including institutions within the prestigious Russell Group organisation. Amongst these are aspiring doctors, lawyers, dentists and engineers, and we are thrilled to see our students choosing career paths which so strongly reflect the values of good citizenship we aim to instil.
As well as those who choose to further their studies at university, we are equally proud of those who choose other directions, such as apprenticeship schemes or entering straight into the workplace. Many of our students have gone on to build fantastic and rewarding careers in sectors such as business, retail, management and hospitality. No matter which direction they have taken, Mulberry Academy Shoreditch alumni have one thing in common; the ability to make decisions for themselves. Decisions based on what is right for them, using the skills they have developed throughout their education to become proud and successful citizens in the 21st century.
We are pleased to be able to share with you the student profiles below, which offer an insight into what it means to belong to the Mulberry Academy Shoreditch Sixth Form alumni.
Hassit Dawit
Hasset Dawit
Since leaving Mulberry Academy Shoreditch in 2022, I went on to study BSc Pharmacology at Kingston University. I had always been interested in pursuing a career within healthcare and medicine, which led me to choose Pharmacology as my degree. Throughout my studies, I developed a strong understanding of how medicines interact with the human body, alongside valuable skills in research, laboratory work, and teamwork.
In July 2025, I graduated with a First Class degree in Pharmacology, an achievement that I am incredibly proud of and consider one of my greatest accomplishments to date.
Following graduation, I began working in a fertility clinic, where I continue to learn and develop within a professional healthcare environment. My degree has provided me with the scientific knowledge and transferable skills needed to adapt confidently to the industry and contribute effectively in my role.
Looking ahead into the future, I hope to continue building on my experience, adapt, and progress into the clinical research industry.
Mourin Motahir
Mourin Motahir
Since leaving, I’ve been focusing on building my career in early years education. I’m now a qualified nursery practitioner working in a private childcare setting, where I support young children’s learning and development in a nurturing environment. It’s been a really rewarding journey, and I’ve gained valuable experience helping children grow in confidence and reach their early milestones.
Joseph Parker
Joseph Parker
As you may or may not know I went on to study a BSc in physics at Exeter with which I graduated from last summer. I then worked at a school in Fulham (not related to teaching) but to save up to travel and I’m taking a gap year I’m currently in Australia but have been in SE Asia for 2 months prior to now.
Halima Begum
Halima Begum
In regards to uni, I’ve just completed my second year of my Illustration degree and cant wait to head into third year. I’m aspiring to be a packaging designer and so I’m in the process of applying to design companies this summer to take on work experience. During my 2nd year, I’ve designed a lightbulb package in a team, with me and a fellow teammate being the lead illustrators. This project was competitive and there were prizes to be won, unfortunately my team didn’t win, however we came top three which is still huge acheivement. I’ve also completed work experience in infographics which is a skill I’ve come to value at my time at university. All in all, I’m at a very happy stage in my life right now, and can’t wait for the future.
Amal Yussuf
Amal Yussuf
Since leaving MAS, I took a gap year where I worked as a Healthcare Assistant, and it quickly became a turning point for me. Being in that environment, supporting patients and learning hands-on skills like blood sampling and ECGs, made everything feel very real. I saw how much medicine can impact someone’s life, and it made me start questioning how those treatments come to exist in the first place. That curiosity is what led me to study Pharmaceutical Science at Kingston University. I am now graduating this year, and over time my interest has grown from simply understanding medicines to wanting to be part of developing and improving them.
Alongside my degree, I found myself drawn to entrepreneurship, which started as a small interest during my gap year but gradually became something I actively pursued. I enjoyed the challenge of turning ideas into something tangible, and this led to me winning my university’s entrepreneurial competition. For me, it reinforced the idea that I don’t have to follow just one path. Looking ahead, I plan to continue into research, with the aim of combining science and innovation to contribute to the future of medicine in a meaningful way.
