Hishaam Ali Iqbal

My academic journey at the University of Nottingham, studying Pharmacology, equipped me with a solid grasp of drug mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Collaborating and working under the President of European cannabis research Dr. Stephen Alexander refined my analytical skills and deepened my scientific insight.

Since graduating, I’ve embraced a new challenge at The Access Group as a HR and Payroll consultant. Here, I leverage my attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to manage and support HRIS transformations, seamlessly blending my scientific rigor with practical business acumen in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Community Volunteer

• Volunteer at local mosque, organising community events and creating educational opportunities for children.
• Established a tuition programme in partnership with the University of Nottingham to support GCSE students in English, Maths, and Science.
• Conducted a competitive interview process to select teaching candidates and collaborated with a local headteacher to design the curriculum.

University of Nottingham Islamic Society — Charity Week Events Coordinator

• Led a committee to organise multiple fundraising events, including sports tournaments, quiz nights, and a charity dinner.
• Successfully raised over £40,000, the highest amount among all Midlands universities during my tenure.
• Negotiated Ramadan sponsorships to provide meals for over 1,400 students.

English Teacher Abroad — Al-Azhar University, Egypt

• Spent 6 months tutoring English (reading, writing, speaking) to Chinese students at an affiliated college of Al-Azhar University.
• Developed skills in patience, cultural adaptability, and resilience through international teaching experience.
• Studied classical Arabic sciences during the placement, broadening academic and cultural knowledge.