What Comes Next? Human Nutrition

Join a diverse panel of recent graduates from the Human Nutrition BSc course as they share their insights into career options after graduation. This event is part of the What Comes Next? event series and is organised by the University of Westminster's Alumni Relations Office and Claire Robertson.

The panel will discuss a range of useful topics before a Q&A session allowing you to ask your own questions. This will be followed by a networking social with refreshments, where you can speak to the graduates directly.

As part of the event the following opportunities are available to you:

• Learn about the career journeys of recent graduates
• Get the chance to win a £20 Amazon voucher for filling out a post-event survey
• Get your professional headshot taken for free
• Make connections with successful recent graduates
• Gain Westminster Award Points - 20 points for attending a What Comes Next event– any level (except PGT Gold) under ‘You tell us’
• Earn work-based learning hours if you are a Level 4 or 5 student (at module leaders’ discretion)

This session is part of timetabled teaching for Human Nutrition BSc students as part of the Level 6 (third year) 6HMNT003W Applied Nutrition and Performance and Level 5 (second year) 5PHSC001W Data Management and Analysis in Public Health modules. Other Human Nutrition students are also welcome to attend. 

All attending are requested to book, whether you are required to attend or not.

About the panel

Helena Henning, Health Advisor, Bupa (Human Nutrition, BSc 2023)

Helena is a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a clinical and public health interest. Currently, she works as a Health Advisor for BUPA’s West End clinic, helping patients improve their health and lifestyle by performing in-depth health assessments - including diet, exercise, sleep, stress, mental health, and clinical skills like phlebotomy and ECGs - to create personalised health advice and behaviour change. 

She is also working on a two-year Genomics pilot program offering patients whole genome sequencing to identify their risk of developing future health conditions and get personalised advice. Helena has also run educational evening group classes for Wandsworth Council/ENABLE, supporting and empowering people with obesity or diabetes. She is a strong advocate of food banks and preventing food waste, and has volunteered with The Felix Project as well as The Nourish Hub to teach adults cooking, storage, and nutrition skills, and how to minimise food waste, all using surplus food donations.

Rachel Akuffo, Clinic Lead, Randox Health (Human Nutrition, BSc 2019)

Rachel is a Human Nutrition graduate with a strong background in both clinical practice and product development. She currently works as a Clinical Lead at Randox Health, a leading private diagnostic healthcare company that specialises in preventative health. In this role, she oversees clinical services, supporting individuals in achieving better long-term health outcomes through early detection, dietary and lifestyle focused care.

With previous experience as a Nutritionist and Product Developer, Rachel has combined her scientific knowledge with practical expertise to design evidence based nutrition solutions and contribute to innovative health products. Her career reflects a passion for bridging science, healthcare, and preventative strategies to improve population health and empower individuals to make informed choices about their wellbeing.

Charley Watts, Founder of Charley Watts Health (Human Nutrition, BSc 2023)

Charley is a Registered Associate Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, and Health Coach. Since graduating with a First Class degree in Human Nutrition, she has explored roles in both corporate and freelance settings and is now building her own practice, helping busy women cut through the confusion surrounding food and movement to create healthier habits that last. 

As a neurodivergent professional, she understands the challenges of navigating different career paths and starting a business. Her experience shows that careers in nutrition don’t always follow a straight line and that exploring different paths can be just as powerful as finding the “right” one.

Helena Tiekou Lorinczova, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Nutraceuticals, University of Westminster (Human Nutrition with Foundation, BSc 2018)

Helena is a research associate at the Centre for Nutraceuticals, University of Westminster, predominantly working on studies exploring how the use of nutraceuticals could enhance wellbeing and quality of life. Helena has completed her PhD from the University of Westminster, where she explored how the consumption of specific high-quality protein supplements could influence appetite and satiety.

She holds a BSc in Human Nutrition from the University of Westminster and an MRes in Diabetes and Obesity Clinical Research from Imperial College London. At Imperial College, she was involved in developing a new 2D small intestinal tissue model to study gut responses to metabolites and drugs.

Helena's work related to clinical nutraceutical studies at the University of Westminster led to gaining expertise in ethical regulations for human participant research, as well as the involved hands-on tasks such as recruitment, blood collection, sample and data analysis, and publishing research.