Aug 26 2025

Introducing 'alumni unabridged' - our long-form profile series that goes beyond the soundbite. These are in-depth narratives that explore the lives, careers, and reflections of our alumni. Each feature offers a deeper look into the paths they've taken and the mark they continue to make on the world.

As her eponymous ceramics company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Bedford College alumna Dame Emma Bridgewater speaks to Royal Holloway alumni Jessica Jonzen about the social purpose at the heart of her business, her thoughts on AI, and why she’ll never retire.

Read more on the Royal Holloway website.