Category: Bayes Women

Annika Israelsson (MSc Actuarial Science, 2018) – when a charitable Bayes alumna takes to the high seas

In December, Annika Israelsson will embark on a gruelling six-week adventure dubbed “The World’s Toughest Row”, from the Canary Islands to the West Indies. She explains the challenges she will face, how she got into rowing, and tells us more about the children’s brain tumour research charity for which she is putting herself through this…Continue Reading Annika Israelsson (MSc Actuarial Science, 2018) – when a charitable Bayes alumna takes to the high seas

In conversation with Ioana Ioanas

Ioana as a student ambassador

From marketing to reporting, volunteering to award-winning, we spoke to Ioana Ioanas (BSc Hons Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2022) about the various roles she has undertaken during her studies and since graduating. Congratulations on your first work anniversary at global professional services firm, Genpact EMEA! Please tell us about your Senior Process Associate…Continue Reading In conversation with Ioana Ioanas

In conversation with Aiza Benyamin

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At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating #MuslimStories during November as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month. We will be sharing the inspirational and interesting journeys some of our Muslim alumni have been on, which we hope will spark meaningful and engaging conversations, through the transformative power of storytelling. In this…Continue Reading In conversation with Aiza Benyamin

Achieve success: Anne Welsh (MSc Investment Management, 2008)

Anne in London

Attending Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) was a wonderful experience. I was challenged by the study programme but most importantly, I felt a great sense of community with the professors and students. The support I received as a sickle cell student was tremendous, and this helped me achieve strong academic results. I made lots of…Continue Reading Achieve success: Anne Welsh (MSc Investment Management, 2008)

In conversation with Andia Chakava (MBA, 2011)

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At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating Black Futures Month, a reimagining of Black History Month, focused on the future of Black excellence, liberation and collective Black joy! As the theme this year is #SalutingOurSisters, we’re highlighting some of our Black alumnae, who have made a huge difference to their…Continue Reading In conversation with Andia Chakava (MBA, 2011)

In conversation with Elizabeth Masiyiwa (BSc Hons Banking and International Finance, 2014)

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At Bayes Business School and City, University of London, we are celebrating Black Futures Month, a reimagining of Black History Month, focused on the future of Black excellence, liberation and collective Black joy! As the theme this year is #SalutingOurSisters, we’re highlighting some of our Black alumnae, who have made a huge difference to their…Continue Reading In conversation with Elizabeth Masiyiwa (BSc Hons Banking and International Finance, 2014)

Bayes women recognised on the Top 100 Women list for 2022

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All About Shipping has recently named its Top 100 Women for 2022. The list, which honours women working across the shipping spectrum, features a number of Bayes alumnae and staff who have had significant influence and success within the industry. Marina Tzoutzouraki (PG Dip Shipping, Trade and Finance, 1987) Dr Sadan Kaptanoglu (MSc Shipping, Trade…Continue Reading Bayes women recognised on the Top 100 Women list for 2022

Fostering female leadership

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Ahead of the Great British Businesswoman Awards, we caught up with Palak Tewary (Executive MBA, 2010), who has been shortlisted in the Banking & Finance Businesswoman category. Palak shares insightful information about women in business, her role at chartered certified accountants and chartered tax advisors’ firm, Price Mann, and her studies at Bayes. Find out more… Congratulations…Continue Reading Fostering female leadership

Bayes Global Women’s Leadership Programme celebrates its first five years

In June 2022, the Bayes Global Women’s Leadership Programme (GWLP) hosted a lunch to celebrate five years of the programme. GWLP Director Janina Steinmetz welcomed scholars, leaders and friends of the programme, past and present, to mark the occasion with speeches from Andre Spicer (Dean of Bayes), Canan Kocabasoglu-Hillmer (the first Director of the Programme),…Continue Reading Bayes Global Women’s Leadership Programme celebrates its first five years

The Ultimate Relationship…the one with yourself

As ‘The Ultimate Relationship…the one with yourself. Insights and epiphanies of a 21st century woman‘ has recently been published, we caught up with its author, Fiona Price (Marketing MBA, 1984) to find out more about the book and how the experiences included might help others. We also discussed her impressive career, from a busy life…Continue Reading The Ultimate Relationship…the one with yourself