Student and alumni profiles
Find out what study in our School is like—read what our current and past students have to say about their experiences.
Seyedvahid Amirinezhad
Whilst completing his PhD in Mathematics, Seyedvahid made the most of the opportunities that Wellington afforded him.
Jordan Barrett
Jordan was not originally a mathematician; he came to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington to study Physics and Computer Science.
Anthony Charsley
Anthony’s Honours and Master’s study has been directly transferrable to his current work with NIWA.
Grace Clendon
With a Bachelor's in Ecology and Biodiversity, Grace decided that a Master of Applied Statistics would help set her up for a career in conservation.
Richard Costello
Seeing how statistical analysis underpins our understanding of the world—from science and economics through to philosophy—drew Richard to Applied Statistics.
Emma Greenbank
As a born problem-solver, it was Emma’s endless questions about how the world functions that drew her to a degree in Physics and Mathematics.
Jaquille Haribhai-Thompson
Jaquille found the mathematical field to have a range of interesting topics and career options for him to pursue.
Liam Jolliffe
Liam found a lifelong passion in mathematics, now he is studying at the University of Cambridge and working towards a career in research.
Malcolm Jones
Malcolm has always had a curiosity for the intricacies and elegance of mathematics.
Meenu Jose
With a career path firmly set in teaching, PhD candidate Meenu Mariya Jose, realised that to be a great teacher she first had to be a great student.
Christina Margetts
Making the leap from Johannesburg to Wellington has allowed Christina to kick start her career as an actuary and make the most of her problem-solving skills.
Madeleine Mills
Since Madeleine discovered that Data Science was a blend of all her favourite subject areas she hasn’t looked back.
Akib Mohammad
The globally-recognised reputation for statistical research of Wellington’s School of Mathematics and Statistics gave Akib the confidence to study his PhD here.
Clea Molano
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics graduate Clea Molano now works as a data analyst at Garage Project.
Lindsay Morris
A combination of the University’s reputation and the School’s supportive staff saw Lindsay Morris decide to pursue a PhD in Statistics.
Keanu Piki
Keanu tells the story of Māori through his work with statistics at Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development).
Oliver Ruan
The growing importance of data analysis, as well as a competitive streak, led Oliver to a Bachelor of Science in Statistics.
Jessica Santiago
Having always loved learning about stars, galaxies and the universe, Jessica began a degree in physics with the intention of studying astronomy.
Sebastian Schuster
A great supervisor, supportive department, and a diverse range of teaching opportunities were highlights of Dr Sebastian Schuster’s time as a PhD candidate.
Aleksa Vujičić
The experience of working on something new is what drew Aleksa to the Master of Science in Mathematics at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.