Success Stories | Lund University International Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/success-stories-lund-university-international-podcast Six alumni; six success stories; one top-100 university in common. In this special series of the Lund University International Podcast, we interview Lund University's international alumni, charting their journey from coming to Lund through to graduation and on to their subsequent career success, and reflecting on how their entire Lund experience helped shape them into the professional they are today. So join us for advice, career insights, and of course, to find out why studying at Lund means more than just a degree. © 2026 Lund University 68639f17-a47e-5943-bf08-eb340143787d yes e8f53020-6893-11f1-aac4-35252a83bee4 en Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:51:53 +0200 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:52:22 +0200 https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZNCYbhCa-uBdSc4lBxrSrHLR3B4XzdVh0tsx53MnJbE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTdl/ZWI2MjA5MDk2ZjE3/OWIwZTZiZDUyMmY1/YjliNi5wbmc.jpg Success Stories | Lund University International Podcast serial Lund University Six alumni; six success stories; one top-100 university in common. In this special series of the Lund University International Podcast, we interview Lund University's international alumni, charting their journey from coming to Lund through to graduation and on to their subsequent career success, and reflecting on how their entire Lund experience helped shape them into the professional they are today. So join us for advice, career insights, and of course, to find out why studying at Lund means more than just a degree. Six alumni; six success stories; one top-100 university in common. university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success Lund University Division of Communications No No Business Elite 40 under 40 with Vaibhav Diwan 1 1 Business Elite 40 under 40 with Vaibhav Diwan full a8127923-0300-4b5b-af07-841a11a2efa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f685497f In this episode, we meet Vaibhav Diwan, an alumnus of the Master’s in Molecular Biology at Lund University, who is now General Manager for Growth at Global Product Compliance Group and today lives in Lund. Together with host Timothy Parker, Vaibhav discusses his recognition in the Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe list, and how he's cultivated a successful leadership style oriented around accountability, personal discipline, and putting people first. From building high-performing, multicultural teams to embracing systems-oriented thinking, Vaibhav reflects on the career milestones he’s most proud of, and the lessons from Lund that continue to guide him.

]]> In this episode, we meet Vaibhav Diwan, an alumnus of the Master’s in Molecular Biology at Lund University, who is now General Manager for Growth at Global Product Compliance Group and today lives in Lund. Together with host Timothy Parker, Vaibhav discusses his recognition in the Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe list, and how he's cultivated a successful leadership style oriented around accountability, personal discipline, and putting people first. From building high-performing, multicultural teams to embracing systems-oriented thinking, Vaibhav reflects on the career milestones he’s most proud of, and the lessons from Lund that continue to guide him.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:38 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1838 In this episode, we meet Vaibhav Diwan, an alumnus of the Master’s in Molecular Biology at Lund University, who is now General Manager for Growth at Global Product Compliance Group and today lives in Lund. Together with host Timothy Parker, Vaibhav discusses his recognition in the Business Elite 40 Under 40 Europe list, and how he's cultivated a successful leadership style oriented around accountability, personal discipline, and putting people first. From building high-performing, multicultural teams to embracing systems-oriented thinking, Vaibhav reflects on the career milestones he’s most proud of, and the lessons from Lund that continue to guide him.

]]> university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success No John Craige Timothy Parker Vaibhav Diwan A Baby Named Lund with Cynthia Andriani 2 2 A Baby Named Lund with Cynthia Andriani full fda88fbb-e9eb-4128-a4b6-825b9b8e7948 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f00f6d83 In this episode, we meet Cynthia Andriani, a Lund University alumna from Indonesia who recently attracted the attention of Swedish media after naming her son Lund, after her alma mater. Having graduated from Lund University, she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Together with host Timothy Parker, Cynthia discusses what she learned from Lund on both a professional and personal level, how her studies helped to develop her skills and her career plans, and why her experience led to her passing on the name Lund to her son.

]]> In this episode, we meet Cynthia Andriani, a Lund University alumna from Indonesia who recently attracted the attention of Swedish media after naming her son Lund, after her alma mater. Having graduated from Lund University, she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Together with host Timothy Parker, Cynthia discusses what she learned from Lund on both a professional and personal level, how her studies helped to develop her skills and her career plans, and why her experience led to her passing on the name Lund to her son.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:46 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1099 In this episode, we meet Cynthia Andriani, a Lund University alumna from Indonesia who recently attracted the attention of Swedish media after naming her son Lund, after her alma mater. Having graduated from Lund University, she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. Together with host Timothy Parker, Cynthia discusses what she learned from Lund on both a professional and personal level, how her studies helped to develop her skills and her career plans, and why her experience led to her passing on the name Lund to her son.

]]> university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success No John Craige Timothy Parker Cynthia Andriani Finding Your Path In Academia with Hoà Tăng 3 3 Finding Your Path In Academia with Hoà Tăng full 39ae3b42-9efc-4090-9784-7a030bb426db https://share.transistor.fm/s/e536ee68 In this episode, we meet Hoà Tăng, a Lund University alumna originally from Vietnam who studied the Master's programme in Language and Linguistics. After graduation, she went on to undertake a variety of international education, including a PhD in Hong Kong, after which she returned to Vietnam where she now works as a lecturer and research at the University of Finance — Marketing in Ho Chi Minh City. Together with host Timothy Parker, Hoà discusses how Lund University shaped her vision of academia and her plans for the future, and instilled the skills she prizes now in her career in academia. She also discusses navigating a complex international view of different education systems, with all the highs and lows that come with a love of academia, and how she is trying to pass on the lessons she learned in Sweden to her students in Vietnam.

]]> In this episode, we meet Hoà Tăng, a Lund University alumna originally from Vietnam who studied the Master's programme in Language and Linguistics. After graduation, she went on to undertake a variety of international education, including a PhD in Hong Kong, after which she returned to Vietnam where she now works as a lecturer and research at the University of Finance — Marketing in Ho Chi Minh City. Together with host Timothy Parker, Hoà discusses how Lund University shaped her vision of academia and her plans for the future, and instilled the skills she prizes now in her career in academia. She also discusses navigating a complex international view of different education systems, with all the highs and lows that come with a love of academia, and how she is trying to pass on the lessons she learned in Sweden to her students in Vietnam.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:07:52 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1896 In this episode, we meet Hoà Tăng, a Lund University alumna originally from Vietnam who studied the Master's programme in Language and Linguistics. After graduation, she went on to undertake a variety of international education, including a PhD in Hong Kong, after which she returned to Vietnam where she now works as a lecturer and research at the University of Finance — Marketing in Ho Chi Minh City. Together with host Timothy Parker, Hoà discusses how Lund University shaped her vision of academia and her plans for the future, and instilled the skills she prizes now in her career in academia. She also discusses navigating a complex international view of different education systems, with all the highs and lows that come with a love of academia, and how she is trying to pass on the lessons she learned in Sweden to her students in Vietnam.

]]> university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success No John Craige Timothy Parker Hoà Tăng Building an International Career with Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr 4 4 Building an International Career with Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr full a999a7a9-f66b-43f6-9f9b-55d48cb1f09f https://share.transistor.fm/s/78eb1f0a In this episode, we meet Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr - recognised as one of Sweden’s Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future - who joins host Timothy Parker to share her journey from studying at Lund University to building a global career with Scania across Europe, Asia, and now Dubai.

Together they discuss Fiora's experience of leading across international teams, embracing uncertainty, and building an inclusive, high-performing working environment where people are placed first and foremost. She also shares practical advice for students aspiring to international careers, highlighting the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and staying open to new experiences. Along the way, she gives a glimpse into life in Dubai, showing how global ambitions can turn into a meaningful and rewarding reality.

]]> In this episode, we meet Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr - recognised as one of Sweden’s Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future - who joins host Timothy Parker to share her journey from studying at Lund University to building a global career with Scania across Europe, Asia, and now Dubai.

Together they discuss Fiora's experience of leading across international teams, embracing uncertainty, and building an inclusive, high-performing working environment where people are placed first and foremost. She also shares practical advice for students aspiring to international careers, highlighting the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and staying open to new experiences. Along the way, she gives a glimpse into life in Dubai, showing how global ambitions can turn into a meaningful and rewarding reality.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:08:02 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1397 In this episode, we meet Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr - recognised as one of Sweden’s Top 75 Female Leaders of the Future - who joins host Timothy Parker to share her journey from studying at Lund University to building a global career with Scania across Europe, Asia, and now Dubai.

Together they discuss Fiora's experience of leading across international teams, embracing uncertainty, and building an inclusive, high-performing working environment where people are placed first and foremost. She also shares practical advice for students aspiring to international careers, highlighting the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and staying open to new experiences. Along the way, she gives a glimpse into life in Dubai, showing how global ambitions can turn into a meaningful and rewarding reality.

]]> university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success No John Craige Timothy Parker Fiora Cheng Gårdemyr Where Law Meets Impact with Johari Casan 5 5 Where Law Meets Impact with Johari Casan full 79c3248d-4931-471b-b89b-2deedd5b53e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d06ba5cd In this episode, we spotlight Johari Casan, a legal and compliance professional from the Philippines and recent graduate of the Master’s programme in Sociology of Law at Lund University. Together with host Timothy Parker, Johari shares his journey from working in legal practice and public service back home to expanding his perspective at Lund University. He reflects on how studying in Sweden reshaped his understanding of the relationship between law, society, and governance—and how those insights now influence his work in healthcare compliance and cross-sector collaboration in his current roles at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in the Philippines.

]]> In this episode, we spotlight Johari Casan, a legal and compliance professional from the Philippines and recent graduate of the Master’s programme in Sociology of Law at Lund University. Together with host Timothy Parker, Johari shares his journey from working in legal practice and public service back home to expanding his perspective at Lund University. He reflects on how studying in Sweden reshaped his understanding of the relationship between law, society, and governance—and how those insights now influence his work in healthcare compliance and cross-sector collaboration in his current roles at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in the Philippines.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:08:09 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1099 In this episode, we spotlight Johari Casan, a legal and compliance professional from the Philippines and recent graduate of the Master’s programme in Sociology of Law at Lund University. Together with host Timothy Parker, Johari shares his journey from working in legal practice and public service back home to expanding his perspective at Lund University. He reflects on how studying in Sweden reshaped his understanding of the relationship between law, society, and governance—and how those insights now influence his work in healthcare compliance and cross-sector collaboration in his current roles at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in the Philippines.

]]> university, international, top 100, sweden, student, lund, alumni, success No John Craige Timothy Parker Johari Casan From Classroom to Consulting with Siddhi Mishra 6 6 From Classroom to Consulting with Siddhi Mishra full 38bba7c4-83aa-4c17-8378-9aaae418fca6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c16f968 In this episode, we meet Siddhi Mishra, a Lund alumna and graduate of the Master's programme in Cultural Criminology. Having returned to India after her studies, Siddhi now works as a consultant at Ernst and Young LLP in New Delhi, where she works with governmental initiatives to improve the participation of women in the workforce. Together with host Timothy Parker, Siddhi delves into her time at Lund and how - combined with her previous Master's in Gender Studies - her studies prepared her for her future career, touching on her favourite parts of her studies, how she adjusted to the Swedish model of education, and how her experience was enriched by being an international student ambassador.

]]> In this episode, we meet Siddhi Mishra, a Lund alumna and graduate of the Master's programme in Cultural Criminology. Having returned to India after her studies, Siddhi now works as a consultant at Ernst and Young LLP in New Delhi, where she works with governmental initiatives to improve the participation of women in the workforce. Together with host Timothy Parker, Siddhi delves into her time at Lund and how - combined with her previous Master's in Gender Studies - her studies prepared her for her future career, touching on her favourite parts of her studies, how she adjusted to the Swedish model of education, and how her experience was enriched by being an international student ambassador.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:08:21 +0200 Lund University Lund University 1503 In this episode, we meet Siddhi Mishra, a Lund alumna and graduate of the Master's programme in Cultural Criminology. Having returned to India after her studies, Siddhi now works as a consultant at Ernst and Young LLP in New Delhi, where she works with governmental initiatives to improve the participation of women in the workforce. Together with host Timothy Parker, Siddhi delves into her time at Lund and how - combined with her previous Master's in Gender Studies - her studies prepared her for her future career, touching on her favourite parts of her studies, how she adjusted to the Swedish model of education, and how her experience was enriched by being an international student ambassador.

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