An undergraduate in the second year of her Business Studies degree, Sara is unequivocal about the difference that City Cares and the Cass Future Fund donors have made to her life. She told us: “Reassurance and confidence are the two things that I get from the bursary and all of the extra-curricular support that City…Continue Reading Care Leavers Initiative – ‘City Cares’
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!
MBA Thesis given the ‘sign’ of approval by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Fabrizio Nicoli (Executive MBA in Dubai, 2014), shares how his fantastic opportunity to complete his MBA Thesis project at Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s not-for-profit organisation, R20 – Regions of Climate Action, has secured him a representative role in the Middle East. Find out more about Fabrizio here: Can you tell me about your time at Cass?…Continue Reading MBA Thesis given the ‘sign’ of approval by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
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!
Leading the way in innovation and coaching
With aspirations to help people solve their problems, Cara Macklin (MBA, 2017) has launched two impressive businesses to ensure her clients thrive in their environment and reach their full potential. Disrupting the healthcare market creating a totally new concept, Lifestyle Care Home – Northern Ireland’s first Lifestyle Care Home – enables residents to enjoy a…Continue Reading Leading the way in innovation and coaching
Entrepreneurial and experienced business leader: Neeta Patel (Marketing MBA, 1995)
Having been named in Computer Weekly’s Top 50 most influential women in UK Tech in 2018 and listed as part of ‘Top 100 BAME leaders in the UK’ by the FT/Inclusive Boards, we’re delighted to catch up with Neeta Patel (Marketing MBA, 1995), CEO of the New Entrepreneurs Foundation and the Centre for Entrepreneurs. Neeta…Continue Reading Entrepreneurial and experienced business leader: Neeta Patel (Marketing MBA, 1995)
Writer pens his adoption story in new memoir
After discovering the truth about his adoption, award-winning writer, Peter Papathanasiou (Master of Arts in Creative Writing (Novels), 2017) has recently published his first book, Son of Mine, which follows the incredibly moving story of his reunion with his biological family in Greece. Peter also borrowed from his own life and heritage to write a…Continue Reading Writer pens his adoption story in new memoir