Category: City St George’s Alumni Stories

Jaz Rabadia MBE: From a penny drop moment to an award-winning career

Jaz Rabadia in front of the Women of the Year Award photo background.

At the 2025 Women of the Year Lunch and Awards in October, Jaz Rabadia MBE (BEng Mechanical Engineering, 2006, and MSc Energy, Environmental Technology and Economics, 2009) was announced as Linklaters Pioneering Woman of the Year. Jaz has built an impressive career working for well-known brands such as Starbucks, WeWork, and JustEat, with a mission…Continue Reading Jaz Rabadia MBE: From a penny drop moment to an award-winning career

Medal Recipient Denys Volkov: “I think the world is too small not to care about what’s happening in Ukraine”

Denys Volkov receives a medal.

City St George’s Alumni Ambassador Denys Volkov (BA Business Studies, 2003) recently received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for his contributions to life in Canada. We last interviewed Denys in 2017, and much has happened since then: a promotion to Executive Director of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), the impact of world politics and…Continue Reading Medal Recipient Denys Volkov: “I think the world is too small not to care about what’s happening in Ukraine”

Nora Gámez Torres – Breaking Cuban stories from outside the island’s borders

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Blacklisted from her home country, Cuba, Nora Gámez Torres (PhD Sociology, 2012), has spent over a decade covering Cuba and the Cuban American community for the Miami Herald. Some of Nora’s recent work exposed the expansion of the economic and political power of the Cuban military. This summer, Nora was announced a winner of the…Continue Reading Nora Gámez Torres – Breaking Cuban stories from outside the island’s borders

Isabella Cota – Award Winning Investigative Journalist Taking on Corruption and Crime

Isabella Cota (MA, Erasmus Mundus Journalism & Media, 2010) has dedicated much of her journalism career to understanding how business, finance and abuse of power impact society. Her investigative work has revealed criminal practices and corruption that persist in her home country, Mexico, and elsewhere. This summer, Isabella was announced a winner of the prestigious…Continue Reading Isabella Cota – Award Winning Investigative Journalist Taking on Corruption and Crime

Luke Bellingham – Attempting a World Record for Charity

Luke Bellingham in an orange t-shirt is out running with the sun setting behind him.

Luke Bellingham (BA Journalism, 2024) is about to run from Nordkapp, the most Northern tip of Norway, to London, UK. Covering a distance of around 4,000km, Luke will need to run an average of 60km per day for over 70 days to see him back in London on time. According to Luke, he would be…Continue Reading Luke Bellingham – Attempting a World Record for Charity

“I want to keep building things that matter” – Q&A with award-winning founder Lylay Ung (MSc Financial Economics, 2021)

Lylay and his two co-founders pose in front of a branded wall and delivery vans and equipment.

Lylay Ung’s academic CV is a testament to his longstanding, game-inspired, interest in finance and economics. It includes an Advanced Diploma in Banking and Finance, a BA in International Banking and Finance, an MS in Financial Technology, and an MSc in Financial Economics, which he completed at City St George’s in 2021. Having studied in…Continue Reading “I want to keep building things that matter” – Q&A with award-winning founder Lylay Ung (MSc Financial Economics, 2021)

Maryam Farooqi: Relationship building for a cause

Maryam Farooqi, facing the camera, holds her award made of glass.

Maryam Farooqi (LLB, 2016) completed her law degree knowing she wanted to help people and communities on a global scale. Since 2019, Maryam has worked in the humanitarian sector at Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee, cultivating philanthropic relationships and creating transformational impact. This spring, Maryam won the Social Impact Award at the…Continue Reading Maryam Farooqi: Relationship building for a cause

King’s Birthday Honours list 2025 features eleven City St George’s and Bayes alumni

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The King’s Birthday Honours list rewards the achievements and services of people across the UK, from all walks of life. We are delighted to announce and congratulate the eleven City St George’s and Bayes alumni who have been recognised for their commitment to various services in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. Commanders of the Order…Continue Reading King’s Birthday Honours list 2025 features eleven City St George’s and Bayes alumni

Miles Barrow – “First, I’d say, do you love it enough?”

Miles Barrow.

Miles Barrow (National Diploma in Musical Theatre and Dance, 2014) started as a dancer, felt passionate about the storytelling aspect of physical theatre, and began to pursue acting. Ten years after his graduation from Urdang, Miles’ work can be viewed on Netflix, Disney+, and the BBC, and he has acted on stages like the Old…Continue Reading Miles Barrow – “First, I’d say, do you love it enough?”

Safraz Ali – Recognised for the career guidance he offers journalism students

Safraz Ali with a sports personality in front of neon Nike sign.

Safraz Ali (BA Journalism, 2017) was determined to find a graduate job straight out of university and, thinking outside the box, has built a career in PR and communications. Safraz now helps current students envision their own career paths, and he is one of the first journalism alumni to be included in City St George’s…Continue Reading Safraz Ali – Recognised for the career guidance he offers journalism students