Tutor in Classics and Ancient History at Oxford University        

Class of: 2003

Sam attended Greenhead College from 2001-2001 where he studied A Levels in History, English, Politics and Geology and went on to study History at Oxford University.

Following postgraduate study, Sam now works at Oxford University as a tutor in Classics and Ancient History. He spends much of his time discussing Greek history, literature and archaeology with undergraduates, as well as writing book and articles on Ancient Greece. He often works in Greece to study the physical remains of the ancient world.

Sam comments on his time at Greenhead:

Without coming to Greenhead for my sixth-form studies, I would never have thought of applying to Oxford (which I had only heard of from the Boat Race on television) and wouldn’t have had a hope of getting in without the fantastic teaching and encouraging academic environment of the college. More widely, Greenhead provided a friendly and welcoming place to spend two years, with the freedom to meet a wide range of new people and to develop friendships and interests which endure to this day.

Journalist at the Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Class of: 2010

Susie studied A Levels in French, English Language & Literature, Psychology and AS level Fine Art at Greenhead from 2008 to 2010.

Following her time at Greenhead, Susie went on to study a degree in English Literature at Newcastle University, where she also worked as a News Editor for the student newspaper. Deciding to stay up in Newcastle, after her graduation Susie studied for an NCTJ (diploma in Journalism) with the Press Association and then secured a job working for a national press agency in Leeds.

Susie now works as a Journalist at the Huddersfield Daily Examiner covering news travel and weather, as well as campaigning on mental health issues.

Commenting on her time at Greenhead, Susie said:

“The two years I spent at Greenhead College were undoubtedly what kick-started my career and I am proud to be an alumni. I was inspired by all my tutors, but particularly by my English tutor whose energy and enthusiasm was what drove me to study the subject at University. Besides this though, I always felt the staff at Greenhead always had time for each individual student and believed in everyone’s ability.”

Organo-analytical Research Scientist, University of Huddersfield.

Class of: 2002

Jack attended Greenhead College between 2000-2002 studying A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, winning the 2002 Miss Patch Award.

Following A-level study, Jack attended the University of York and later the University of Huddersfield, graduating with a 1st Class BSc(hons) degree in chemistry. Following a successful degree program, Jack was offered a university research scholarship in organic chemistry through the prestigious Leverhulme Trust, under the supervision of Dr Wesley. J. Moran and Dr Karl Hemming. Jack’s research focused primarily on the development of novel anti-cancer agents, for which Jack was awarded his PhD following acknowledgement of his research from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Following his PhD study, Jack took up his current position at the University of Huddersfield. Specialising in mass spectrometry, Jack’s work focuses on developing global capabilities in organic-analytical chemistry. He has made and continues to make internationally recognised scientific contributions to medicinal chemistry, environmental chemistry, microbiology, materials science and archaeology.

Commenting on his time at Greenhead College, Jack said:

Prior to attending Greenhead College, I was shy and desperately short with confidence. I look back on my time at Greenhead College with great affection and can only describe it as life-changing! I would consider my experience at Greenhead College to be the single greatest positive influence on both my educational and personal development. As such, I salute Greenhead College in every single professional achievement I make.

Studying MA Printmaking Camberwell College, University of the Arts London

Class of 2003

Thom was at Greenhead College from 2001-2003, he studied A level Art, Geography and English Language as well as an AS level in Maths.

Thom followed his interests in visual art to study at Leeds College of Art and Design, completing an Art Foundation year which helped him get a place studying at the Glasgow School of Art from 2004-2007. Whilst living in Glasgow he became very involved in the art community and worked several jobs alongside making his own art such as a wine seller and a postman (not quite as fun as it sounds in the Glasgow rain).

Thom moved to London in 2011 and began working at Whitechapel Gallery whilst continuing his own art work, taking part in exhibitions and starting to focus on creative writing and self-publishing books of his poetry and short stories.

Currently working in an Art Community centre in East London and as a Teaching Assistant in a Special Needs school in West London Thom is half way through a MA in Printmaking at Camberwell College of Art.

Thom commented on his time at Greenhead:

“Greenhead College was an invaluable experience for me, all the teachers I had were inspiring and brought passion and energy to their subjects. I feel that especially the strength of the art department was fundamental in my development and helped me to see the value of art and have belief in what I could achieve if I threw myself into it.”

Professor of Biogical Chemistry at The University of Cambridge and Deputy Director of the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit.

Class of: 1990

Judy studied A Levels in Chemistry, Biology and Maths at Greenhead College from 1988 to 1990.

Following this, Judy’s academic success went from strength to strength. As an undergraduate, Judy attended St John’s College, Oxford to read Chemistry and following her graduation, decided to remain in Oxford to study for a Doctor of Philosophy researching mechanisms of catalysis in complex enzymes.

Judy then did postdoctoral work at The Scripps Research Institute in California for two years, before taking a position at The Medical Research Council in Cambridge.

Currently, Judy is a Professor of Biogical Chemistry at The University of Cambridge, as well as Director of the MRC Mitochondrial Biology Unit, Head of a research group, consisting of PhD students and postdoctoral scientists, Dean of College and Director of Studies in Chemistry at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. An extremely impressive array of professions!

Judy was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) this year, and shortly after was also awarded an Interdisciplinary Prize of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). 

Reflecting on her time at Greenhead College, Judy said:

‘I was happy there, it was an excellent college and the teaching was high quality. It was also a supportive environment and it got me on to where I wanted to go’.

Member of Parliament for Harborough
Class of: 1997

Neil attended Greenhead College between 1995 and 1997, where he studied Chemistry, Biology and Government and Politics.

Following Greenhead College, Neil initially studied Medicine at Oxford University but after one term, changed course to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

A series of jobs in Politics followed after Neil graduated from University, including working for the successful campaign against Britain joining the euro and running the Think Tank Policy Exchange.  

Neil then worked for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, as a Special Advisor from 2012-2016, and then in Number 10 Downing Street as a policy advisor on the economy to Theresa May from 2016-2017.

Neil was elected for the MP for Harborough in Leicestershire in 2017.