Leyla’s passion for science was ignited at Loreto. Visiting Egypt with Biology, working with Rolls Royce in Physics and taking part in national level competitions in maths meant that Leyla had the opportunity to stretch her academic abilities to the limit. These experiences inspired Leyla to pursue a career in Engineering, not an academic route often followed by women. Even fewer female students secure places at Cambridge to study the discipline. Leyla has distinguished herself further by taking up a work placement post with LandRover over the summer holidays. She has had the opportunity to work within a range of departments across the LandRover group. Leyla says one of the most exciting aspects of the role has been contributing to research into the electric and hybrid cars of the future. Leyla has also taken part in a collaboration with the government to secure more funding to encourage more women such as herself into a career in engineering.

 

Leyla is one of a substantial number of Loreto College students who have secured places at Russell Group universities (including Oxford and Cambridge) to study at degree level across a wide range of disciplines.

 

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