Lawyer turned Principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, Mouhssin Ismail, talks about his extraordinary journey opening a school in Newham that has attracted students back to what was considered one of London’s disadvantaged areas. Mouhssin talks about the challenges and trials he faced since quitting his job as a successful lawyer and dedicating his career to ensuring students of all walks of life have access to a high-quality education.

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Date of episode recording: 2022-04-01
Duration: 40
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Gia Lulic; Mitesh Vagadia
Guests: Mouhssin Ismail
Producer: Gia Lulic; Mitesh Vagadia, Lina Chang (Ediitor)

UCL Remarkable Stories - Gia Lulic

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