Stories from alumni and friends of the University of York
This month we hear from York alum Abisola Barber. She tells us about her career in finance and her advocacy work for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Can you tell us a bit about what you studied at York and your time at the university? I attended York from 2010-2013, studying my undergraduate degree … Continue reading Abisola Barber, Global Chief Operating Officer at Barclays Investment Bank
This month, we spoke to Tom Lovell, a York alum who has enjoyed a long and successful career at Reed Recruitment. He spoke to us about forging a career during this challenging time and reflects on how to improve your chance of securing that all important job. Tell us a bit about yourself and what … Continue reading Job hunting in a global pandemic
A couple of months ago, we caught up with Fleur Anderson to hear about her time at York and life since leaving university. This interview was conducted in February 2020, prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. Tell us a bit about your time at York and what you studied I was in Goodricke College and I … Continue reading Fleur Anderson, MP for Putney, London
As people around the world stay indoors, many York alumni are thinking back to happy times spent exploring this beautiful city. In this alumni magazine article from 2018, alumnus Matthew Greenwood from Exploring York gave his insight into the city of York and his work as a tour guide. What is the most enjoyable thing … Continue reading Take a tour