 Name:Dani Isofat
Degree:BA (Hons) Sonic Arts, Middlesex University
Country of origin: Greece
Age: 25 years
Study history
Dani Isofat studying BA Honours Sonic Arts, won one of our Chancellor’s Scholarships for Academic Achievement. Dani, from Thessaloniki in Greece, was working as a recording engineer and in audio production before coming to London to study at Middlesex in 2003. As an artist and musician he has always been interested in finding new ways to expose aesthetic perspectives in a variety of media.
Current achievements
“My main focus has been on composition by computer and the relationship between the interaction of sound and motion. I have been composing for the music industry in an attempt to bridge the gap between academic and commercial music. The Sonic Arts department at Middlesex offers an ideal environment for research and experimentation.”
Following his first work ‘Liquid Photography’, which has been hailed with enthusiasm by the International music press, Dani has recently unveiled his new release ‘Shaper of Form’ on his own record label ‘Poeta Negra Records’.
Essentially computer music, this work “retains the lyricism of its conception while referring to ambient and traditional electroacoustic practices”.
 Name:Muhammad Haseeb Taqi
Degree:BSc (Hons) Money, Banking and Finance, Middlesex University
Country of origin: Pakistan
Age: 22 years
Study history
Muhammad Haseeb Taqi, from Pakistan, won a Chancellor’s Scholarships for Academic Achievement. Muhammad’s BSc programme, exploring quantitative, statistical and analytical techniques of banking and finance, has helped him develop a range of skills, particularly in analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting arguments and conclusions.
“UK qualifications have an excellent reputation internationally and studying here is helpful for my future career. Middlesex offers a wide range of modules in the business school and also has an excellent reputation and a high employability rating following graduation. I understand having a good degree is not enough, as today’s employer is looking for employees who have experience in the relevant field”.
Coming from Pakistan, the experience of life in a different culture has really opened my eyes. I’ve made new friends and it’s allowed me to gain a better understanding of who I am. The multinational learning environment will be extremely beneficial to a career in economics, where it is crucial to be sensitive to cultural differences.”
A career in economics
“When I finish at Middlesex I am hoping to start working as a financial assistant specializing in the finance and banking sector. I have already put my knowledge from Middlesex into the working environment through my placement. My aim is to build on this experience.
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