Evangelos Taliadoros (Executive MBA, 2022) – a journey from student to alum to adviser

Evangelos Taliadoros

Currently Director of the Athens Value Creation Consultancy, Evangelos is the perfect example of a seasoned professional who made a conscious career decision to expand his experience and fast track his career via further study. Following his studies at Bayes, he now imparts the knowledge he gained to those on a similar journey. He recounts…Continue Reading Evangelos Taliadoros (Executive MBA, 2022) – a journey from student to alum to adviser

Lisa Newton (MSc Investment Management, 2003) – Taking the Fear out of Finance

Lisa Newton

Entrepreneur, author, product creator, and trainer… Lisa Newton has a rich track record, one that is defined by the spirit of enterprise coupled with a passion for accounting and people. In founding her own bookkeeping company Boogles in 2004, she committed to helping small and micro-businesses, CIC’s and charities keep their accounts in order or,…Continue Reading Lisa Newton (MSc Investment Management, 2003) – Taking the Fear out of Finance

Jaz Rabadia MBE: From a penny drop moment to an award-winning career

Jaz Rabadia in front of the Women of the Year Award photo background.

At the 2025 Women of the Year Lunch and Awards in October, Jaz Rabadia MBE (BEng Mechanical Engineering, 2006, and MSc Energy, Environmental Technology and Economics, 2009) was announced as Linklaters Pioneering Woman of the Year. Jaz has built an impressive career working for well-known brands such as Starbucks, WeWork, and JustEat, with a mission…Continue Reading Jaz Rabadia MBE: From a penny drop moment to an award-winning career

Medal Recipient Denys Volkov: “I think the world is too small not to care about what’s happening in Ukraine”

Denys Volkov receives a medal.

City St George’s Alumni Ambassador Denys Volkov (BA Business Studies, 2003) recently received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to life in Canada. We last interviewed Denys in 2017, and much has happened since then: a promotion to Executive Director of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), the impact of world politics and…Continue Reading Medal Recipient Denys Volkov: “I think the world is too small not to care about what’s happening in Ukraine”

He did it! Over 80 marathons later, Luke Bellingham is back in the UK

Luke and his supporters hold a large flag with the words Nordkapp to London on it.

When we spoke to Luke Bellingham (BA Journalism, 2024) in August, he was about to embark on a challenge nobody else had done before: run from Nordkapp in Norway down to London, UK, with the aim of raising money for charity. On Sunday, 26 October 2025, he crossed the finish line after running 3,600km in…Continue Reading He did it! Over 80 marathons later, Luke Bellingham is back in the UK

Marco Boldini (Global MBA, 2024) – the legal eagle with an eye for business strategy

Marco Boldini

In 2022, Marco Boldini was a man on a mission when he embarked on the Bayes Global MBA, equipped already with knowledge and experience of the School from his role as Honorary Visiting Professor since 2017. Currently EU CEO at Hamilton Court Foreign Exchange, he explains the very intentionally strategic dimension that he was seeking…Continue Reading Marco Boldini (Global MBA, 2024) – the legal eagle with an eye for business strategy

Celebrating Professional Mentoring – “A great mentor is both generous and curious”

Chaeyoon and Minkyeong posing for the camera next to colourful balloons at the Awards.

The Professional Mentoring Programme at City St George’s has helped students for almost two decades, with many of the mentors being alumni. In September, the University celebrated its annual Professional Mentoring Awards. We caught up with commendation recipient Chaeyoon Kim (MSc Data Science, 2021), her mentee, Minkyeong Kwon, and Professional Mentoring Leader Xenia Kotova, to…Continue Reading Celebrating Professional Mentoring – “A great mentor is both generous and curious”

Frequently Asked Questions – Discontinuation of Bayes ‘Email for Life’ service; effective 1 September 2026

Q: Why is the ‘Email for Life’ service being discontinued? A: The University’s decision to decommission the ‘Email for Life’ service followed an internal review which concluded that continuing the service would result in significant cyber and data risks for the University and Bayes. Low overall and declining alumni account usage paired with very limited…Continue Reading Frequently Asked Questions – Discontinuation of Bayes ‘Email for Life’ service; effective 1 September 2026

Khuram Chohan (MSc Investment Management, 2007) – the right business attitude and how to adopt it

Khuram Chohan

Currently COO Senior Business Manager – Real Estate Europe at DWS Group and with an almost 20-year track record in the banking industry since his time at Bayes, Khuram re-connected with the Bayes Alumni network via the inaugural Birmingham Alumni Regional Event held in autumn 2024. He reflects on his path through Bayes and into…Continue Reading Khuram Chohan (MSc Investment Management, 2007) – the right business attitude and how to adopt it

Message from City St George’s President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein 

City St George's President Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein.

I hope you have enjoyed the summer. At your alma mater, we have been busy preparing for the new academic year and the arrival of our new and returning students.   Our commitment to putting students and the student experience at the heart of everything we do is reflected in impactful developments, such as the opening…Continue Reading Message from City St George’s President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein