Category: City Alumni Stories

Katrina Deering (LLM Bar Vocational Course, 2022) – Making a Life-changing Case for the Defence

Katrina Deering

In summer 2024, City St George’s alumna Katrina Deering embarked on an intensive international voluntary placement working with Death Row defence lawyers in the United States of America. She shares the eye-opening experience she went through, her reasons for pursuing studies and a career in Law, and the next steps towards achieving her dream of…Continue Reading Katrina Deering (LLM Bar Vocational Course, 2022) – Making a Life-changing Case for the Defence

The Boyle-Rodney Scholarship: A Testament to Educational Excellence and Community Spirit

Set up in 2022 by James Boyle (MSc Real Estate Investment, 1997) to pay tribute to his lead tutor Bill Rodney, the Boyle-Rodney Scholarship encapsulates the many ways Bayes Business School helps students achieve their ambitions. By supporting students financially in their studies, it also exemplifies the long-lasting bond that exists between our institution and…Continue Reading The Boyle-Rodney Scholarship: A Testament to Educational Excellence and Community Spirit

Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) – treading the boards to tackle mental health and well-being

Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) is the proud recipient of the 2024 Churchill Fellowship. This prestigious accolade will enable her to embark on fact-finding and research missions to the US, Africa and the Caribbean in order to further develop the business she launched in 2019, named Actively SeeK.I.N.G… CIC. Aimed at young…Continue Reading Natasha Cox (MA Innovation, Creativity and Leadership, 2022) – treading the boards to tackle mental health and well-being

King’s Birthday Honours 2024

The Union Jack flying outside a row of houses.

The King’s Birthday Honours list recognises the achievements and services of people across the UK, from all walks of life. We are delighted to announce and congratulate our City St George’s and Bayes alumni and staff who have been recognised for their commitment to various services in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Knights Grand Cross…Continue Reading King’s Birthday Honours 2024

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

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

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

Tom Ilube (Finance MBA 1988 and Honorary Doctor of Science 2018) – The Entrepreneurial Journey and how to get there

Recently appointed incoming Chair of the Prince’s Trust UK’s Board of Trustees, Tom Ilube can count an impressive track record of business, philanthropic and educational achievements both past and present. He recounts the journey through Bayes, into the worlds of finance and consulting, and onto the entrepreneurial mission that he had mapped out for himself….Continue Reading Tom Ilube (Finance MBA 1988 and Honorary Doctor of Science 2018) – The Entrepreneurial Journey and how to get there

Celebrating Bayes and City Alumni Finalists at The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards!

Our congratulations go to the seven Bayes and City alumni who reached the national finals of their respective countries. The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and showcase the impact and value of a UK higher education and raise the international profile of UK alumni and their former universities. Saad Zuberi (MA International Journalism,…Continue Reading Celebrating Bayes and City Alumni Finalists at The British Council Study UK Alumni Awards!

Reconnecting with City and Bayes alumni at receptions in Beijing and Shanghai

In March, City and Bayes returned to China for the first time in four years for two alumni receptions. Over 300 alumni, prospective students, guests and staff attended events in Beijing and Shanghai hosted by Professors Juliet John, Vice-President (Education), and André Spicer, Executive Dean, Bayes Business School. Both events also featured a talk from…Continue Reading Reconnecting with City and Bayes alumni at receptions in Beijing and Shanghai