City’s Journalism alumna Miki Garcia (International Journalism, 1998) has pursued a successful and fascinating career in the sector, having utilised her time as a student at City to ensure that she takes away all she could from the course. Miki interned at Reuters and persistently carved out her spot in the industry. Having already written…Continue Reading Discover how a City Journalism alumna explores the Caribbean Irish and the making of the slave myth!
An exciting and fascinating journey from being a journalism student to becoming a novelist!
Helen Buckley (Journalism and Contemporary History, 2007) was a successful journalism student in City, thriving in the industry by scoring several placements with publications and even a paid internship with an MP. After graduation, Helen took the vast experience she accumulated as a student and channelled that into helping vulnerable and in-need people both in…Continue Reading An exciting and fascinating journey from being a journalism student to becoming a novelist!
Emmy winning journalist recounts her time in City and discusses her impactful work in South Sudan
City graduate Anna Cavell (Television Current Affairs Journalism, 2007) was an ambitious student at City, which landed her with a contract with the BBC as soon as she graduated. Anna worked in newsrooms in London and Moscow for the BBC and RT for three years before moving to report from East Africa almost 10 years…Continue Reading Emmy winning journalist recounts her time in City and discusses her impactful work in South Sudan
Pain-less: Living with Pain, Finding Joy
Never one to shy away from breaking down barriers, Anne Welsh (MSc Investment Management, 2008) – who has established workplace practices for ethnic minorities and people with disabilities – has now penned her story detailing what it is like to live with an invisible illness. In Anne’s recently published memoir, Pain-less: Living with Pain, Finding…Continue Reading Pain-less: Living with Pain, Finding Joy
The CommuniCATE Aphasia Clinic
At the outset, the Clinic’s aim was to dramatically improve people’s ability to communicate after a stroke. By making use of life-changing interventions through modern technology, the project focuses on enabling and providing vital therapy to those with aphasia. Indeed, for those living with this condition, the Clinic is now ensuring that stroke survivors receive…Continue Reading The CommuniCATE Aphasia Clinic
Making the most of your next adventure
From being a Stelios scholar to going into business with easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, Blake Reddy (MSc Banking and International Finance, 2012) has now created a new platform – easyGuide – that enables tourists to plan their trips around their interests and book tickets for various activities and experiences. Find out more about Blake…Continue Reading Making the most of your next adventure
Building a veterinary empire
With a long-standing ambition to become a veterinary hospital owner, Dr Andrew Moffatt (Executive MBA, 2011) was determined to make his dream job a reality. Although it was initially a challenge to get a foot in the door, Andrew persevered and is now the CEO of VetnCare, Inc., a veterinary management company, which currently owns…Continue Reading Building a veterinary empire
An established journalist turned novelist, preparing to release a chilling, psychological thriller that will make you think twice about your neighbours!
Caroline Corcoran (Periodical Journalism, 2003) thrived as a journalist student in City, doing work experience at a teen magazine where she later landed a job. Through her career as a journalist, Caroline discovered a real passion for interviewing people and learning more about the art of writing. To allow flexibility into her schedule Caroline became…Continue Reading An established journalist turned novelist, preparing to release a chilling, psychological thriller that will make you think twice about your neighbours!
Creating an influential business while still studying – how passion and determination pays off!
With a passion for sports journalism, and the drive necessary to be a successful young entrepreneur, Martin Caparrotta (MA Newspaper Journalism, 2011), together with business partner Kieran Beckles, founded and built The Sport Review website. Originally having been started as a simple blog on which to practice their sports writing, The Sport Review has grown…Continue Reading Creating an influential business while still studying – how passion and determination pays off!
Transforming years of global work experience into a thrilling spy novel!
Inspired by his successful career in the high technology industry, involving years of travelling the world, author Richard (Rick) Marshall (Applied Physics, 1967) swapped his corporate suit for an author’s pen. His first novel ‘Kuskovo’, is a story of ruthless Russian espionage set at the height of the Cold War in the 1970s, and is available…Continue Reading Transforming years of global work experience into a thrilling spy novel!