Africa Alumni Association

Our alumni network

Our Africa Alumni Association is a great way to socialise, meet new people and network to support your career. Through the Association, recent graduates can benefit from the expertise of experienced alumni, who can assist them with navigating Africa's competitive job market. Additionally, alumni can also support prospective students by sharing their university experiences and offering advice with university applications.

Africa Alumni Fellow

Dhana Ramasamy, Finance Director of Nando's, is the Africa Alumni Fellow. Dhana achieved her Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Strategic Management MSc from the University of Derby. With over 18 years of experience in the retail sector, she is a member of Nando’s Botswana Executive Committee and is passionate about community development, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is currently an Executive Secretary for the Botswana Tamil Cultural Association, an Executive Member of the CIMA Botswana Branch and a Treasurer for the Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) Alumni Association and the Woman and Sport Association of Botswana (WASBO).

Find out more about Dhana's journey

I am excited to support the University of Derby's alumni community in Africa by sharing my career journey and supporting the delivery of engagement opportunities and other initiatives with my fellow alumni.

Dhana Ramasamy

Africa Alumni Fellow

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Posted: 17 June 2026

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Higher interest rates over the next few weeks or months may be necessary to avoid a sustained period of above-target inflation explained the Bank of England’s interest rate-setter, Megan Greene, during a recent visit to Derby.

Posted: 3 June 2026

Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis inspires future business leaders

Aspiring entrepreneurs came face-to-face with Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis during a unique boardroom session held as part of his two-day visit to Derby.

Posted: 2 June 2026

Group projects in city and county set to receive boost from community fund

A befriending service, group of community litter pickers, and a canal boat that hosts storytelling sessions are among those set to benefit from a fund created to support impactful local projects.

Posted: 23 April 2026

Dragons’ Den star opens exclusive opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs

Ambitious students and recent graduates are invited to apply to an exclusive entrepreneurs' club, offering direct access to some of the UK’s leading business figures.

Posted: 16 April 2026