Natasha Raskin Sharp
Natasha Raskin Sharp (MA 2010) is a television presenter best known for presenting the BBC’s ‘Bargain Hunt’, and is an expert on art and antiques. Her career was set in motion by her Art History studies at UofG, after which she began learning her trade in the high-energy world of Glasgow auction house McTear’s. Natasha has fronted programmes in the UK and US such as ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’ and ‘Flog It!’, and along with her TV work, presents a weekly show on BBC Radio Scotland where she plays music ranging from country to jazz to the latest indie sounds.
Lady Rampant
Lady Rampant is a law graduate and Policy and Campaigns Officer at the Equality Network. She is also Glasgow' best political drag queen, combining her two passions to spread awareness, joy, and laughter in what can be a bleak political landscape. As a student, getting creative for halloween sparked a 10 year journey through drag, to become a household name in drag across Glasgow and Scotland as the 'camp, glamourous, political, and above all else Scottish Lady Rampant.' We speak with Lady Rampant about her work both in drag and as a policy and campaigns officer, and how the path to your dream job isn't always obvious.
Katy Scott
Katy Scott (English Literature, 2020) is a journalist at BBC Scotland. The start of her UofG journey looked a lot different, intitially enrolling in physics before switching to English Literature to persue a lifetime passion of writing. Her episode examines the anxieties many of us feel when approaching the job market, but thankfully support and self-belief came through rich and successful involvement in student media: becoming Editor in Chief at the Glasgow Guardian, and Deputy Editor in Cheif at the Glasgow University Magazine (GUM). Her top tip for getting into Journalism? Be annoying!
Camilla Pia
Camilla Pia (French, 2003) is the Commissioning Executive at BBC Radio 6 Music. We spoke to Camilla at Wogan House in London to learn all about their path from studying French at UofG to navigating a successful and varied career in media. The first thing that came to mind when asked what it takes to make it in the industry was passion. And if there's one thing that's abundantly clear in this interview, it's Camilla's passion for music.
A fantastic insight into the importance of student media, (shoutout to Subcity Radio and The Glasgow Guardian), and knowing where to speak up, show up, and get involved. Plus, a healthy dose of nostalgia for Glasgow's legendary music scene and iconic venues!
Tiffany Vong
Alumna Tiffany Vong (Historically Informed Performance Practice, 2018) is an organist, harpsichordist, and choral conductor. She conducts for various musical groups across Glasgow, including the UofG Choral Society, and is the Organist and Director of Music at Jordanhill Parish Church.
We caught up with Tiffany to discuss her unique specialism, the importance of representation for women in conducting, her advice for those looking to break into music, and the value of community practice.
David Zuo
David Zuo (MA 2018) is a product manager at Epic Games. His passion for gaming started from a young age, but it wasn't until taking an introductory gaming module in Glasgow that he first considered it as a career. As product manager for Fall Guys, David saw 50 million players in the first two weeks, making it one of the most successful game launches in history. In 2023, he was named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list. In this spotlight, we discuss the role that Dr Who played in David's decision to come to Glasgow, how his ambitions changed, and the path that shaped his career to date. David shares his top tips for making it in the industry, and shares some of his favourite memories from studying at Glasgow.
Kirsty Hassard
Kirsty Hassard (MA 2010, MLitt 2014) is a curator at V&A Dundee. She is the co-curator of Tartan, a celebratory exhibition that explores the legacy of Scotland's iconic threads. In this spotlight, Kirsty shares the creative and logistic process that goes into curating s large-scale exhibition, the key learnings from both her undergrad in History and Masters in Dress and Textile Histories at UofG, and her advice for those looking to enter the museums industry.
Ben Mervis
Ben Mervis is a respected food historian, researcher, and author. After graduating, he moved to Copenhagen and worked at 3 Michelin Star Restaurant Noma. He was worked as a contributor and researcher on Netflix's Chef's Table, and is founder of magazine Fare which he started in 2017. In 2022, he released his first book, 'The British Cookbook', authentic home cooking recipes from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Camilla Pia
Camilla Pia (French, 2003) is the Commissioning Executive at BBC Radio 6 Music. We spoke to Camilla at Wogan House in London to learn all about the path from French at UofG to Commissioning Executive at the BBC. The first thing that came to mind when asked what it takes to make it in the industry was passion. And if there's one thing that's abundantly clear in this interview, it's Camilla's passion for music. A fantastic insight into the importance of student media, (shoutout to Subcity Radio and The Glasgow Guardian), and knowing where to speak up, show up, and get involved. Plus, a healthy dose of nostalgia for Glasgow's legendary music scene and iconic venues!