When it comes to crowdfunding, one size does not fit all. A certain structure may be put in place for a smart luggage brand or perhaps a pop-up pub but what about other important industries? Peter Storey (MBA Strategic Management, 2004) recognised that film is not a commodity and actually requires specialised support from the…Continue Reading The future of film finance
Sustainability in a fast-fashion world
After considering the importance of sustainable fashion and the increasing “throwaway culture of Instagram outfit photos”, Eshita Kabra (Management, 2014), soon realised that sharing economies were not as prevalent in the fashion industry as they should be. Noticing a gap in the market for an on-trend, ethical and fashion-conscious platform, Eshita launched By Rotation. Here…Continue Reading Sustainability in a fast-fashion world
City in the Swinging Sixties
written by Matthew Little (Communications Officer) A series of posters advertising shows at City for bands like The Who, Traffic and the Soft Machine during the late sixties have been rediscovered. Brian Burns, an engineering student who graduated from The City University, as City was known in 1969, was part of the poster department in…Continue Reading City in the Swinging Sixties
Is Home Really Where the Heart is?
In her debut novel ‘I Belong’, alumna Valeria Puig Sobredo (Bar Professional Training Course, 2018) explores the concept of finding our place in the world whilst tackling issues of identity and immigration. Inspired by her own decision to live abroad, Valeria’s book draws on personal experience to tell this story of belonging and searching for…Continue Reading Is Home Really Where the Heart is?
Official expert in risk management
Congratulations to Daniel Volpe (Business Undergraduate Exchange, 2008) for recently qualifying as an actuary in Brazil – the highest level of qualification attainable within the Institute and Faculties of Actuaries (IFoA). What makes this achievement even more special is that Daniel is widely considered to be the first Brazilian to qualify and to do so…Continue Reading Official expert in risk management
Innovative approach to personalising the experiences of online consumers
Having recently graduated after completing the two-year Executive MBA course at Cass Business School, Isabella Aberle is already putting her new and developed skills into action by improving the experiences of both consumers and online companies. Isabella’s new venture Xarista – which has just successfully secured a spot on City Launch Lab – will support businesses…Continue Reading Innovative approach to personalising the experiences of online consumers
Protecting the biosphere
Angus Forbes is the founder of the charitable endeavour Bankers without Boundaries and is a Cass MBA alumnus passionate about protecting the biosphere through the creation of a Global Planet Authority, by way of the first action of global self-determination. He has recently launched the website www.votegpa.com and is married to ballerina and Strictly Come Dancing Judge,…Continue Reading Protecting the biosphere
Tamara Hasan (Banking and International Finance, 2003) takes home prestigious prize at alumni awards in Qatar
When a close friend suffered an injury and wasn’t able to find a quality physiotherapy clinic, Tamara Hasan (Banking and International Finance, 2003) decided it was time to take action and raise the standards of healthcare in Qatar by opening her own clinic. Having opened The International Physiotherapy Clinic in 2015, Tamara continued to…Continue Reading Tamara Hasan (Banking and International Finance, 2003) takes home prestigious prize at alumni awards in Qatar