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Congratulations to Shore Capital’s Dr Clive Black who was recognised with an Honorary Doctorate by Queen's University Belfast for services to the agri-food industry locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Honorary Doctorate, presented by the University’s Chancellor, Hillary Clinton, is richly deserved recognition for Clive’s tireless and outspoken support for the UK’s agri-food industry. A vital industry which, from farm to fork, is the largest industrial segment of the nation’s economy that feeds the nation and employs millions of people.
Upon receiving the Honorary Doctorate, Clive said:
‘I was greatly surprised by this award, and I am truly delighted and honoured to be associated with the wonderful people with whom I was standing alongside. Honours, of course, are rarely the result of a single person’s efforts, and so it is in this case. The work that Queen’s has recognised through me has taken place within the Shore Capital ecosystem, with the support of and commitment of our fabulous consumer team, which I also take pleasure in commending and thanking.’
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Join us at our launch event on Wednesday 13 November 17:30-19:00 followed by a reception at Queen Mary, University of London. An expert panel of practitioners and academics will discuss the future of organisations and key challenges they face in current times.
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On Tuesday evening, I had the pleasure of hosting a conversation with our QMUL alumnus Gavin Lewis, Managing Director at BlackRock, business leader, and author of "The Opportunity Index".
We discussed his upbringing, his experiences at QMUL and subsequent career journey, the obstacles faced by underrepresented professionals and his advocacy for greater diversity & inclusion in the financial sector.
Reflecting on his book, and our conversation, here are some of my take-aways:
👉 Aspiration: In hearing Gavin’s experiences of violence, racism, and financial strain while growing up in the inner city, it is tempting to explain his unlikely journey to the heights of the financial industry by focusing on his personal resolve, intelligence, resourcefulness. Yes, he has those qualities in spades. But his story also shows that when most experiences in your upbringing work toward limiting your horizons, those who can broaden your horizons matter hugely: a mother who refuses to lower her expectations for your academic achievement, a teacher who expects you to have something meaningful to say in class because he sees your potential. Environment nurtures aspiration.
👉 Leadership: Leadership journeys are demanding, and nobody travels this road alone. Be deliberate about building your support system: who are your developers, coaches, mentors, sponsors? How are you safeguarding your wellbeing while progressing professionally? The extra emotional labour that goes into being one of the few Black or minority ethnic leaders in your industry (e.g. constantly navigating biases, building your personal brand mindful of those) makes such support systems even more necessary.
👉 Inequality: Addressing economic disparities is just as important as tackling the social and cultural aspects of inequality. We should all own the solution when it comes to addressing racial inequities – don’t expect minority individuals to do all the work. Examine your own practices and beliefs: what part can you play in fostering workplace cultures where everyone can flourish? How can you seed aspiration and open professional opportunities for those whose life circumstances don’t easily provide them?
Thanks, Gavin, for being so authentic and generous in sharing your story. And hats off to QM Alumni for organising a great event!
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Head of Development at Queen Mary University of London
A great evening at Queen Mary University of London as we welcomed back alumnus Gavin Lewis as the guest speaker for our latest Alumni Angles event.
Gavin gave a fascinating and insightful account of his journey to Queen Mary, his experience navigating a career to the heights of the finance industry, and what led him to write his book “The Opportunity Index”.
Brilliantly hosted by Professor Jason Sturgess and Dr Elena Doldor
* Now open for entries * Apply for the highest national honour in higher and further education: bit.ly/QEdPrizes2024.
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Over the past 30 years, Prizes have been awarded across a wide range of disciplines – arts and humanities, business and the economy, education, health and medicine, engineering and manufacturing, environment and conservation, pure and applied science, and social sciences. Uniquely, the Prizes recognise not only the team behind the award-winning work, but the institution as a whole.
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I lead and develop organizational systems and individuals, through collaborative partnerships, education, and training, with empathy, transparency, and integrity, to achieve strategic performance improvement outcomes.
I'm excited to present in Kansas City with Lisa Giacumo, PhD at AECT! And we're both grateful to have received the Presidential Award for our work. If you are around Sunday at 2:45pm, consider joining our discussion! ✊
🌟 Big cheers to Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) for soaring 25 spots in the QS World University Rankings 2025. QMUL has risen to 120th place globally, marking the most remarkable improvement among the UK's prestigious Russell Group universities. 🚀 Out of 20 UK universities that ascended in this year's ranking, Queen Mary shines bright! 🌍
Professor Colin Bailey, President and Principal, shares his thoughts on this incredible achievement:
"Queen Mary is home to genuinely world-leading research. We are ranked 14th in the world for the quality of our research, according to the Times Higher Education World Ranking 2024, and joint 7th in the UK according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
In our 2030 Strategy, we committed to enhancing our global reputation to equal the quality of our research, and our significant jump in the QS World Rankings this year is a great step in the right direction." 🎓
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In this e-course, Dr. Tim A. Mau, Associate Professor, Political Science, University of Guelph, Canada, explains the qualities and roles of inclusive public-sector leadership and how to foster inclusiveness in the sector. bit.ly/47bix1L
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1moReminds me of that great Fawlty Towers episode with the American psychiatrists: "So you're two doctors!?"