Month: February 2022

“I was told several times by teachers at school that university ‘wasn’t for me’…”

Gary Abbott

Gary Abbott (International Politics, 2021) was the first in his family to attend University. He was discouraged to apply due to “past misbehaviour and low grades” but felt driven to understand the world around him better and be socially mobile. Gary completed his degree at City last year and is now studying for his postgraduate…Continue Reading “I was told several times by teachers at school that university ‘wasn’t for me’…”

Textbook research demanded genre-crossing adventure thriller

The cover of the book Upload.

After five non-fiction publications and founding her own writing company, Elesa Zehndorfer (Exercise & Health Behaviour, 2000) loved every minute of writing her first novel; Upload. Research for a neuropolitics textbook became the catalyst for her story, and the novel was published in December 2021.   “The entire plot for Upload ended up being inspired…Continue Reading Textbook research demanded genre-crossing adventure thriller

My first job after graduation…and how I got there

We’re delighted to introduce you to Junaid Malik (Accounting and Finance, 2021). Following graduation, Junaid registered with the City Careers Service to help him find a suitable role in financial accounting and taxation. Find out more about his experience of studying at Bayes and how he found employment…   Can you tell us what you’re…Continue Reading My first job after graduation…and how I got there