Contents Mirna’s diverse career has spanned government relations, business strategy, digital communications and journalism. Wishing to further extend her experience and knowledge, Mirna studied an Executive MBA at Bayes Business School’s Dubai centre, graduating in 2019. Mirna is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fintech Galaxy, an open innovation platform that enables open banking and…Continue Reading In Conversation with Mirna Sleiman (Executive MBA Dubai, 2019)
Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein: City and St George’s sign merger agreement
Dear Alumni, We have signed an agreement with St George’s, University of London, the outstanding and long-established medical and health school, to combine our institutions creating a merged university. This development marks an important milestone for both City and St George’s, bringing together each of our strengths to form one world-class institution. By combining City’s…Continue Reading Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein: City and St George’s sign merger agreement
Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein
Here’s to 2024! I hope the new year has got off to a good start for you, your family and friends. First, a moment to look back at 2023. Despite a very challenging environment we have been extraordinarily successful over the past year: landing our new strategy, delivering on organisational change, collectively improving City’s student…Continue Reading Message from City President, Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein
Could you share your experience and inspire the next generation of City students?
We are reaching out to alumni based in London and south east England to seek their support for an initiative designed to provide local secondary school and college pupils with insights into university life and their possible career options. This will entail a series of subject/industry-specific events providing information that will help reduce inequalities of…Continue Reading Could you share your experience and inspire the next generation of City students?
Discounts available for Bayes and City alumni
Study a Bayes MBA programme and get 20% off your fees The greatest investment you can make, is in yourself. Continue learning with your alma mater by taking advantage of your 20% Graduate Loyalty Discount for one of our MBA programmes. View our MBA courses ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out on your 20% discount on…Continue Reading Discounts available for Bayes and City alumni
A message from Professor André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School – January 2024
Dear Alumni, Happy New Year to you all, and welcome to the first Alumni Newsletter of 2024. I have now been in the role of Dean for two years. During that time, I have seen significant progress in our School: we have developed our new brand, we have moved into our new building, we have…Continue Reading A message from Professor André Spicer, Dean of Bayes Business School – January 2024
Non-fiction creative writing, or the art of “keeping it real”.
In April 2023, Paula Read (MA in Creative Writing (Non-fiction), 2018) published her second work of non-fiction, “If Only It Hadn’t Rained”. The book recounts the travails of Roland Chopard, a Frenchman deported by the occupying Germans to work as a forced labourer in 1944. Paula tells a twin tale of how the memoirs were…Continue Reading Non-fiction creative writing, or the art of “keeping it real”.
Sapna Bhatia (MA International Journalism, 2005) – the storyteller with a difference
When an experienced radio and TV journalist with 20 years in the industry has the brainwave of setting up a responsible botanical retreat in her native India employing the underprivileged, a new story has to be told. Sapna Bhatia recounts tough beginnings and how she is helping others overcome theirs. You were challenged from day…Continue Reading Sapna Bhatia (MA International Journalism, 2005) – the storyteller with a difference
Israel Campos (BA Journalism, 2022) – a field reporter made at City
Israel Campos got the bug for writing, storytelling, and the media at the tender age of 12 while still in his native Angola. He has recently been appointed for two years to a think-tank run by the President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the “Grupo de Reflexão O Futuro Já Começou”. He recounts his…Continue Reading Israel Campos (BA Journalism, 2022) – a field reporter made at City
In conversation with Ioana Ioanas
From marketing to reporting, volunteering to award-winning, we spoke to Ioana Ioanas (BSc Hons Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2022) about the various roles she has undertaken during her studies and since graduating. Congratulations on your first work anniversary at global professional services firm, Genpact EMEA! Please tell us about your Senior Process Associate…Continue Reading In conversation with Ioana Ioanas