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
Supporting people with working more effectively
Since graduating from Cass Business School, Todor Madzharov (MSc Management, 2011) has been helping many graduates and students find jobs at one of the UK’s top hiring apps, JOB TODAY. While performing this role, Todor has also taken on another project to help improve employee productivity by creating office phone booths from sustainable materials. Meet…Continue Reading Supporting people with working more effectively
The HAUS that Rachel built
Created by Rachel Godin (MA International Politics and Human Rights, 2018) and her business partner Elise Harrison, social enterprise HAUS OF is a safe space for vulnerable adults, providing them with an opportunity to connect with art therapies whilst ‘encouraging political activism and promoting diversity’. Read more about the HAUS that Rachel and Elise built……Continue Reading The HAUS that Rachel built
The future of film finance
When it comes to crowdfunding, one size does not fit all. A certain structure may be put in place for a smart luggage brand or perhaps a pop-up pub but what about other important industries? Peter Storey (MBA Strategic Management, 2004) recognised that film is not a commodity and actually requires specialised support from the…Continue Reading The future of film finance
Sustainability in a fast-fashion world
After considering the importance of sustainable fashion and the increasing “throwaway culture of Instagram outfit photos”, Eshita Kabra (Management, 2014), soon realised that sharing economies were not as prevalent in the fashion industry as they should be. Noticing a gap in the market for an on-trend, ethical and fashion-conscious platform, Eshita launched By Rotation. Here…Continue Reading Sustainability in a fast-fashion world
City in the Swinging Sixties
written by Matthew Little (Communications Officer) A series of posters advertising shows at City for bands like The Who, Traffic and the Soft Machine during the late sixties have been rediscovered. Brian Burns, an engineering student who graduated from The City University, as City was known in 1969, was part of the poster department in…Continue Reading City in the Swinging Sixties
Is Home Really Where the Heart is?
In her debut novel ‘I Belong’, alumna Valeria Puig Sobredo (Bar Professional Training Course, 2018) explores the concept of finding our place in the world whilst tackling issues of identity and immigration. Inspired by her own decision to live abroad, Valeria’s book draws on personal experience to tell this story of belonging and searching for…Continue Reading Is Home Really Where the Heart is?
Official expert in risk management
Congratulations to Daniel Volpe (Business Undergraduate Exchange, 2008) for recently qualifying as an actuary in Brazil – the highest level of qualification attainable within the Institute and Faculties of Actuaries (IFoA). What makes this achievement even more special is that Daniel is widely considered to be the first Brazilian to qualify and to do so…Continue Reading Official expert in risk management
Innovative approach to personalising the experiences of online consumers
Having recently graduated after completing the two-year Executive MBA course at Cass Business School, Isabella Aberle is already putting her new and developed skills into action by improving the experiences of both consumers and online companies. Isabella’s new venture Xarista – which has just successfully secured a spot on City Launch Lab – will support businesses…Continue Reading Innovative approach to personalising the experiences of online consumers