Coming to Britain: The Discretion Factor

Edwin Goodwin migrated to the UK from Nigeria as a student and to join his family in October of 2005. He studied Applied Biomedical Science (2005-2008) at the University of Wolverhampton (UK), graduating with a 2.1 Honours degree. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (PGCert) which was awarded to him in 2010 by the same university.

Whilst at university (in 2008), he was awarded the Dean’s Prize, having been selected as the winner of the Final Year Experience Writing Competition. Shortly after his undergraduate studies, he joined the National Health Service (NHS) in England as a qualified biomedical scientist (2009-2012). During his NHS employment (in 2010), he was awarded a Certificate of Academic Development in Medical Microbiology and Clinical Bacteriology by Liverpool John Moores University.

In March 2017 Edwin published a book entitled Appraisal Science: Appraising Healthcare Professionals in which he delivers a critical, thorough overview of the UK’s appraisal system for healthcare professionals.

In July 2017, he was appointed as Mentoring Programme Manager for a community club known as Speakers of Croydon – part of Toastmasters International, a global organisation devoted to communication and leadership skills development.

Edwin lives in London (UK) and currently works in the field of Facilities Management. In September 2017 he was formally recognised by his employer as a Health & Safety Champion. He invests his time in creative writing, strategic personal development, and mentoring young people. He was awarded a Certificate in Volunteering by the Mayor of London in March 2015. The certificate reads: “An award for volunteering with the Mayor’s Mentoring Programme & making a difference to the lives of young Londoners.”