Ever wondered how you can help students gain important skills? City’s Micro-Placements Programme is a social mobility initiative where employers in London are matched with City students. The students are primarily from under-represented backgrounds and the four to six-week placements provide work experience and course credits. We recently spoke to City alumna Bhavina Bharkhada (Economics…Continue Reading Work experience that makes a difference
Sarayut Rueangsuwan (MRes Finance, 2013) recently won the Business and Innovation Award at the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Thailand. As co-founder of novel taxi business, CABB TAXI, Sarayut has been recognised for his efforts in improving transport services in Bangkok by providing convenient and affordable taxis. “We use a unique type of…Continue Reading Taxis in Thailand
We recently spoke to Bruce Garvey (Administrative Sciences MBA, 1974) about the publication of his new book on uncertainty, his studies and how to make the most of an MBA. Congratulations on the upcoming release of your new book: UNCERTAINTY DECONSTRUCTED – A Guidebook for Decision Support Practitioners. Please tell us about it. This book…Continue Reading Understanding uncertainty
Khadija Siddiqi (Bar Professional Training Course, 2019) was recently awarded a British Council Study UK Alumni Award for Social Action. Khadija is a human rights lawyer and activist in Pakistan whose conviction in her work grew as she fought for her life, and her rights, after a brutal knife attack. “Had it not been for…Continue Reading Khadija Siddiqi: Fighting for equal protection for everyone
– In conversation with Ashley Hickson-Lovence Ashley Hickson-Lovence grew up secretly wanting to become a poet. He also wanted to be a football referee. In Your Show, a novel based on the life and career of former football referee Uriah Rennie, Ashley got to embrace both passions, and hopefully inspire children from marginalised backgrounds to break down barriers…Continue Reading Your Show – Pitch perfect novel about the Premier League’s first and only black referee
Amy Baker’s journalism degree launched her into the international language learning industry. After a decade of working in the sector, Amy decided to start her own media company with a focus on international higher education. This year, The PIE, now a global b2b media brand, celebrates its 10th anniversary. It takes knowledge and grit to…Continue Reading From kitchen table to global brand – an interview with Amy Baker, CEO of The PIE
Dina Aboughazala (Interactive Journalism, 2019) recently won the Business and Innovation award at the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards in Egypt. Dina is the founder of Egab, which focuses on Solutions journalism and empowers reporters in the Middle East to create nuanced, high-quality journalism that provides the world with a different perspective. “I think deep down it was my…Continue Reading Award-winning work with focus on solutions
City’s students play an important role in fundraising for the future. This spring, Student Callers take part in the annual telephone fundraising campaign to connect with the alumni community, gain valuable skills and raise money for important projects. Ever wondered who the Student Callers are and what impact your support has on their futures? Well…Continue Reading Alumni supporting students in the spring fundraising campaign
In these difficult times, City wants to support its Ukrainian alumni who are fleeing their homes. We are reaching out to our staff and alumni in the UK to ask if you would be willing and able to host City alumni from Ukraine, and their families, in your home? To support the process of UK…Continue Reading Support for our alumni fleeing from the war in Ukraine
Dear Alumni, Welcome to the April Newsletter, I hope you are well. In these challenging times, I would like to reaffirm our total commitment to supporting all those affected by war in Ukraine. We are looking at ways of offering a more substantive response to the refugee crisis and supporting our alumni, students and staff….Continue Reading A message from Professor André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School – April 2022