Month: June 2024

Ben Rose (MSc Real Estate 2015) – embracing AI and technological innovation

CEO of ExpertAI Advisory, his own consulting business enabling corporates and investment firms to benefit from expert consulting and transactional advisory, Ben Rose spoke at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum about his hopes for the event, the benefits for all involved, his career trajectory, and shifts in the real estate industry over the past 10…Continue Reading Ben Rose (MSc Real Estate 2015) – embracing AI and technological innovation

Natalie Bayfield (BSc Property Valuation and Finance 1998) – when Bayes provides the building blocks for a career in real estate

Currently Head of Financial Risk Analysis at Bywater Properties and an Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow at Bayes Business School, Natalie Bayfield speaks after a breakout session that she co-led at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum about the changing face of the real estate industry. She also offers vital tips to students of the many ways…Continue Reading Natalie Bayfield (BSc Property Valuation and Finance 1998) – when Bayes provides the building blocks for a career in real estate

Alumni and prospective students join Bayes & City Alumni Reception in Dubai

Over 200 alumni, staff, prospective students and regional partners enjoyed an evening of talks, thought-provoking discussion and networking at the Palace Downtown, Dubai in May. Dr Sionade Robinson, Vice-President (Enterprise, Engagement & Employability) at City, University of London, and Professor André Spicer, Executive Dean, Bayes Business School,  welcomed attendees and provided updates from London. They…Continue Reading Alumni and prospective students join Bayes & City Alumni Reception in Dubai

New Bayes Alumni Forum welcomes 200 attendees

The Bayes Alumni Forum was held on 8 June and welcomed alumni, students and guests to enjoy a day of inspiring talks, engaging breakout sessions and networking. Topics covered included remote working and workplace culture, trends and challenges in Real Estate, why credible leaders matter and the intersection between the Arts and Business. The day…Continue Reading New Bayes Alumni Forum welcomes 200 attendees

Donor Celebration Evening 2024

On Tuesday 18 June, we were delighted to welcome 40 handpicked donors to a special ‘thank you’ celebration. This forms a key part of our efforts to build a vibrant donor and scholars’ community at City. Deputy President Elisabeth Hill presided, opening the speeches by sharing updates about the importance of philanthropy to the university,…Continue Reading Donor Celebration Evening 2024

Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein

Photo of President Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein.

I am always delighted to be in touch with our alumni and share some exciting updates from your University. Not long now until we will be called ‘City St George’s, University of London’. Work is progressing at pace to meet our 1st August target to complete the merger with St George’s, University of London. St…Continue Reading Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein

Jaizzail Ofori (LLB 2020) – making the case for facing challenges

Following successful completion of an LLB degree at City in 2020 and further studies in International, Corporate and Commercial Law at King’s College London, Jaizzail Ofori is now back at City to pursue his professional dream via the Bar Vocational Studies. This recent achievement has been made possible by securing an 11KBW scholarship to help finance…Continue Reading Jaizzail Ofori (LLB 2020) – making the case for facing challenges

Oliver Light (EMBA 2023) – picking brains and tackling sustainability challenges

Currently Principal Director of Real Estate at Accenture, Oliver shares his thoughts at the recent Bayes Alumni Forum ahead of participating in a breakout session on the theme of “Climate Change, seeing through the hype and the importance of the transition to Net Zero.” He shares his views on the ways sustainability should be approached…Continue Reading Oliver Light (EMBA 2023) – picking brains and tackling sustainability challenges

David Lamb (Actuarial Science 1975) – making sure a business plan comes together

Currently Non-executive Chairman of New Ireland Insurance and Chairman of Polar Capital Holdings plc, David Lamb attended the recent Bayes Alumni Forum to share the fruits of his 45+ years of professional experience. He recounts the circumstances in which he launched his entrepreneurial career and the people and advice on which he drew, and offers…Continue Reading David Lamb (Actuarial Science 1975) – making sure a business plan comes together