Marta Kalas (MBA, 1992) has had an extremely varied career since graduating from CUBS, the then City, University of London Business School in 1992. Moving between working in a big corporation to freelance consulting and finally to working for the scale-up organisation Thomson Screening, founded by City, University of London. In the wake of the pandemic…Continue Reading ‘We can make a difference’: From Business School graduate to Covid mass testing innovator
Business School naming process update
More than 2,000 alumni, staff and students from across the University registered to use the naming portal site during December and January, with a total of 155 unique suggestions passing the initial criteria for consideration. Following checks to reputational risk, distinctiveness and credibility, as well as translation, trademark research and brand compatibility tests, a shortlist…Continue Reading Business School naming process update
A Better Space to Make a Difference
City, University of London is very excited to announce the upcoming launch of Better Space right in the heart of Islington. It will be an inspiring and affordable co-working and event space for social entrepreneurs, change makers and under-represented founders, that will become the home for those striving to make the world a better place….Continue Reading A Better Space to Make a Difference
The quest for the hero inside: From MBA student to published author
Since we last spoke to Nicolai Schumann (Full Time MBA, 2009), he has moved away from the fashion industry to work on his storytelling consultancy, Universal Storyteller and focus on his role as a visiting lecturer at the Business School. He also teaches innovation and business creativity through his agency Horizon Innovation Lab. We sat…Continue Reading The quest for the hero inside: From MBA student to published author
A lockdown start-up: a Smoofii ride
Launching a start-up takes self-confidence and nerves of steel, regardless of when you decide to take the plunge. But setting up your own business during a global pandemic while still studying? That takes more bravery than most could summon. Yet this is precisely what Fabian Ronig (MSc Entrepreneurship, 2020) has done, launching Smoofii a new…Continue Reading A lockdown start-up: a Smoofii ride
To be or not to be; a writer’s journey
Two-time alumna Tina Baker (Journalism, 1980 and MA Creative Writing Novels, 2017) has a two-book deal with Viper Books. Her debut novel ‘Call Me Mummy’ will be published in February 2021 and it has taken her 40 years to realise her dream! Here she shares her story, about writing her story. Can you tell me…Continue Reading To be or not to be; a writer’s journey
Alumni recognised in New Year Honours list 2021
Each year, the New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and services of extraordinary people across the UK, from all walks of life. City is delighted to announce and congratulate our fourteen alumni who have been recognised for their commitment to various services, including healthcare, inclusiveness, public services, music and dance. Here are our City,…Continue Reading Alumni recognised in New Year Honours list 2021