Month: April 2023

A message from Professor André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School – April 2023

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Dear Alumni It has been a busy Spring indeed, with much to celebrate here. Bayes was named a Centre of Actuarial Excellence by the Society of Actuaries, making us one of only two institutions in the UK with this designation. The University was also listed in Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2023 for the first time…Continue Reading A message from Professor André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School – April 2023

Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein

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As you have come to expect, a lot happening here! In particular, I am pleased to share with you the news of a significant development for City and our community with important implications for our future. We have been working with St George’s, University of London, on a proposal to create a combined multi-faculty. St…Continue Reading Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein

Launch Lab Podcast – Starting Up and Standing Out!

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Muklesur Bharuya (Bar Vocational Studies, 2021) joined the City Launch Lab to follow his passion for technology and entrepreneurship. In collaboration with the Launch Lab, he is about to release a new podcast series, Launch Lab Podcast, to help others find their footing as entrepreneurs and consider a career as problem solvers.  “Since childhood, I…Continue Reading Launch Lab Podcast – Starting Up and Standing Out!

Celebrating our international scholarship holders

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The Office for Global Engagement recently hosted a reception to celebrate international students who have been awarded an external scholarship to study at City. Nearly 20 scholars attended, each of whom have been awarded one of three highly competitive scholarships: The prestigious Chevening Scholarship, the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders…Continue Reading Celebrating our international scholarship holders

“The Climb” – Alice Hafer finds her footing in HBO Max’s new TV competition for rock climbers

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What TV competition show would you take part in? For Alice Hafer (MA Creative Writing (Playwriting & Screenwriting), 2016), HBO Max’s show “The Climb”, produced by Jason Momoa, was a perfect fit. An experienced rock climber with a passion for screenwriting, Alice wanted to see how far she could get competing against nine other climbers from around the…Continue Reading “The Climb” – Alice Hafer finds her footing in HBO Max’s new TV competition for rock climbers