Events and networks

Our networking events and groups are designed to help you connect with fellow alumni and grow your career.

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Journalism Careers Forum 2019 group

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Neurodiversity at BU

As part of the Neurodiversity Celebration week in March the specialist psychological consultancy business Lexxic produced a varied range of recordings. Lexxic is a specialist psychological consultancy. Partner with organisations and members of the public to make a positive difference; creating Neurodiversity Smart® workplace cultures, high impact programmes and delivering psychological support services to neurodivergent talent.

Sustainability in Leadership with Jane Ashton, easyJet Group

Jane provides her insights for developing and implementing sustainability across the easyJet Group, having joined the company in 2020 from TUI, where she had been leading sustainability for over 15 years.

Leadership Track with Tara Saunders

In this session, Tara talks about what she has learned about leadership during her career journey at PlayStation London Studio and gives her top leadership tips.

Design Thinking and Ideation with Nat Hawley

Explore the Design Thinking process and how to apply a people-centred approach to solving complex problems.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Julian Stodd

Julian Stodd, author and founder of Sea Salt Learning, talks about model of leaderships and trust within modern socially dynamic organisations.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Edwina Dunn, OBE

BU graduate Edwina Dunn, and founder of the female lead, shares her story from data science entrepreneur to goverenment advisor within the geospatial commission and the center for data ethics and innovation.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Rich Cobbold

Rich Cobbold, a recruiting specialist for Google Cloud discusses how to take a more strategic approach to plan your own career and how to use your natural networks to access the hidden job market.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Dev Mistry

Since graduating Dev Mistry a Virgin Media PR communications professional based in Leicestershire, has become a mentor for 'bme pr pros' which promotes racial diversity in public relationship and communications. In this session he talks about diversity within organisational communications.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with John Sutherland

In this online leadership track event, John Sullivan, who has built an illustrious 45-year career in financial services, shares his anecdotes and observations on leadership, culture and conduct.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Matt Hughes

Matt Hughes, co-founded Aurora Demand explores the traits of an entrepreneur and shares insights from his own entrepreneurial journey.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Laurence Hollingworth, CBE

Larry Hollingworth, CBE, Head of Office for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees joins us to share insights into leadership models. He drew on his career in the armed forces and emergency relief sector.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Mark Thomson

BU graduate Mark Thomson, Director General for UK Visas and Immigration and Her Majesty’s Passport Office joined us to share lessons learned from his career in leadership to date.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Priyanka Sharma

Since graduating from BU, Priyanka Sharma works in learning and development for Places for People, one of the largest property management, development, regeneration and leisure companies in the UK. In this session Priyanka will be looking at workplace culture and how to build your personal brand.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with John Donaldson

John Donaldson, a student at what was then Bournemouth College of Technology joins us to speak about leadership and share some of the lessons he has learned, and the experiences he has had over his long career within the travel sector.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Paige Hobart

Paige Hobart has built a career in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) working with brands including Harvey Nichols, Clarks, Rightmove and The National Lottery. This session will focus on opportunities for women in technology, and Paige’s own insights into overcoming potential barriers.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Andrea Gamson

Andrea Gamson spent 12 years building her credentials in mainstream media - working with global brands, charities and the UK government. She now runs -SocialStarters, a social enterprise that brings professionals together with social change-makers to tackle Inequality, Economic Crisis, and Climate Change, through volunteering, knowledge sharing, upskilling and personal development.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Ranya Bakr

Ranya Bakr is an Advisor for Strengthening the Participation of Women in the Rehabilitation and Peace Process in Iraq. In this talk, Ranya draws on her professional experience and academic research to explore practical solutions to reducing the gender gap in entrepreneurship, using examples from her home country of Iraq.

BU Alumni Leadership Track with Amanda Bronkhorst

Amanda Bronkhorst, the founder of JUST ONE Tree, began in the world of TV Commercial Production. In this session, Amanda will be sharing the journey of launching and growing JUST ONE Tree, with insights for those interested in environmental issues, as well as those interested in a purpose-driven career.

BU Alumni Early Careers Track with Ben Redgell

Ben Redgell kickstarted his career in digital marketing at BD. In this session, Ben will provide an insight into his career to date and why inclusion and diversity is more than just business, it’s personal.

BU Alumni - Lessons in Leadership with Andy Stuart

BU graduate Andy Stuart, former president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, shares his thoughts and insights on people, communication, knowledge, choices and networking.