Contact Alumni Relations

Tim Longden

Director of Marketing and External Relations

T: +44 (0) 20 7040 8020

E: Tim.Longden.1@city.ac.uk

Tim was appointed in November 2011. He was previously Director of Marketing Communications at the University of Hertfordshire and began his career in Higher Education at the University of Nottingham as its inaugural Director of Marketing Communications in 2000.

Prior to his time in Higher Education, Tim gained extensive marketing and brand development experience within the leisure retail industry. Tim is a graduate of the University of Sheffield where he gained a first class honours degree in Economics Town Planning.

Tim is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and an active member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

He is a founder member of the Universities’ Marketing Forum in the United Kingdom and the UK HE Strategic Marketing Programme. Tim is a regular speaker at Higher Education conferences and events.

Karen Lippoldt
Head of Alumni and Supporter Relations
T: +44 (0)20 7040 5511
E: karen.lippoldt@city.ac.uk

Contact me if you would like to learn or talk about the University’s strategic approach to alumni and supporter engagement; if you are interested in any specific part of the Alumni and Supporter Relations programme or would like to get involved in the University’s global alumni network.

I’m responsible for managing the Alumni and Supporter Relations Team as well as for planning, coordinating and delivering engagement programmes in close collaboration with colleagues in Schools, the professional services and across the Philanthropy and Alumni and Supporter Relations Office.

Hannah Thackwray
Head of Bayes Alumni Relations
E: Hannah.Thackwray@city.ac.uk

I manage the team dedicated to alumni relations activity at Bayes Business School. We work collaboratively with our global network of former pupils, as well as Bayes colleagues and the wider City Alumni & Supporter Relations Team. Our aim is to nurture a culture of engagement and advocacy and empower lifelong learning and career support across our community.

Please get in touch if you would like further information or would like to be involved in any aspect of Bayes' alumni activity. I would be delighted to hear from you.

Rachel Muir
Alumni and Supporter Relations Manager 
T: +44 (0)20 7040 4204
E: rachel.muir@city.ac.uk

Danielle Critchley
Alumni and Supporter Communications Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 8674
E: danielle.critchley@city.ac.uk or alumnicomms@city.ac.uk
I look after the alumni communication channels for Bayes Business School. If you’d like help promoting your achievements or news on our blog, social media accounts or website, please get in touch with me.

For updates on all alumni activity, please join our Business School Community or our LinkedIn groups. You can also or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Madicken Malm
Alumni and Supporter Communications Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5551 
E: madicken.malm@city.ac.uk or alumnicomms@city.ac.uk

I look after our alumni communication channels including the website, blog and social media. Contact me if you would like to promote your success or reach out to other alumni. You can also join our LinkedIn groups or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Stella Stoyanova
Alumni and Supporter Relations Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5553
E: stella.stoyanova@city.ac.uk or alumnievents@city.ac.uk.

Together with Schools, Professional Services and alumni volunteers I plan, deliver and/or support UK and international alumni events and activities that serve our former and current students’ interests and ambitions for their professional development and social lives. I work with and support the University’s Alumni Ambassadors and alumni groups in Europe, Africa and the MENA region. You can contact me in relation to alumni engagement, events planning, promotional support or best practice ideas and guidance. You can also contact me if you would like to organise your own reunion with former classmates or are interested in getting involved in the University’s Alumni Network in your home country.

Kaisa Proos
Alumni and Supporter Relations Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 3662
E: kaisa.proos@city.ac.uk or alumnievents@city.ac.uk

I plan and provide ongoing support for both UK and international activities and events. Contact me if you would like help organising a reunion with your former classmates or if you would like to become an Alumni Ambassador for the university in your home country.

Sarah Leathers
Alumni and Supporter Relations Assistant
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5557
E: alumni@city.ac.uk

I look after enquiries for City, University of London and Bayes Business School alumni. Contact me with any Alumni-related questions, requests or queries you may have.

Reema Khan

Head of Principal Gifts
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 8773
E: Reema.Khan@city.ac.uk

Abby Wilson
Head of Fundraising
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 8667
E: Abby.Wilson@city.ac.uk

I look after the Fundraising Team at City, helping City and Bayes to build lifelong relationships with people who share the university’s values. I joined the team in August 2018, following similar roles in charities and other educational organisations.

I help to enable our generous donors to make a real difference to City, our students, and others who benefit from our work. The impact that our donors can make is truly remarkable and is one of the reasons why I enjoy what I do. Please do get in touch with me or one of my team if you would like to discuss the impact that your gift could have.

Jason Barlow

Regular Giving Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5231
E: Jason.Barlow@city.ac.uk

I joined City in May 2016 after working in a similar role at Kingston University. Prior to that I was a member of the Royal Navy where I served in various roles including at the Ministry of Defence and aboard HMY Britannia.

I am responsible for City’s regular giving programmes and legacy fundraising. If you would like to make a donation to the City or Bayes Future Fund, initiatives that support our current and future students, or, are interested in remembering City or Bayes in your will, please contact me.

Mark Blackledge

Development Research Manager
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5560
E: Mark.Blackledge.1@city.ac.uk

I joined City, University of London in December 2011. During my career I have accumulated over 25 years of experience working in research, including 17 years editorial research with Trinity Mirror Newspapers and over seven years of prospective research with the Royal Hospital Chelsea and The British Library.

As the Development Research Manager, I lead on DARO’s prospect strategy ensuring the alumni database is kept up to date and that fundraising activity is targeted towards the appropriate audience.

Jesal Vaja

Donor Relations Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5164
E: Jesal.Vaja.1@city.ac.uk

I joined Bayes in 2008 where I worked on the Annual Giving Programme and then as Stewardship Officer. I worked in an Independent School prior to joining Bayes in a similar role where I organised reunions, dinners and other events.

I currently work as part of the Donor Relations team and we are responsible for stewarding our donors and ensuring they are kept up to date on the impact their donations have on the University. We also manage externally funded scholarships, bursaries and prizes.

Kelly Rush

Donor Relations Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 7040 5205
E: Kelly.Rush.1@city.ac.uk

I have worked at City for over 10 years, starting at Bayes as an assistant in the Dean's Office before joining the Development and Alumni Relations team.

I now work in the Donor Relations team; we are responsible for managing relationships with our existing donors and keeping them informed of the impact their donation is making.

Angelina Mahendra

Donor Relations Officer
T: +44 (0)20 7040 5291
E: Angelina.Mahendra.1@city.ac.uk

I joined City in 2012 after working in various roles in further and higher education including student mentoring, student support and admissions. I work as part of the Donor Relations team and we develop and implement the University’s stewardship programme. We also manage the administration of externally funded scholarships, bursaries and prizes.

Holly Hughes

Development and Alumni Relations Assistant
T: +44 (0)20 7040 5564
E: Holly.Hughes@city.ac.uk

I joined the DARO team in April 2019. Prior to joining City, I worked as a Student Finance Roadshow Presenter and later trained as a primary school teacher.

My job is to assist across both the Development and the Alumni Relations teams, helping to streamline follow-up tasks and implement new processes. I also work in partnership with the Regular Giving Manager to run our autumn and spring telephone fundraising campaigns.

Steve Owen-O'Donnell
Head of Data and Operations
E: Steve.Owen.2@city.ac.uk

I joined City in 2019 and have several years of experience in database management in the charitable sector, both in the UK and internationally.

At City I manage the Development & Alumni Relations team's database, leading on projects to improve the quality and reliability of the data we hold on our constituents, and to make sure we process this data responsibly and consistently.

To this end I work with other departments across the University, including colleagues in the Careers, Events, Finance, Information Systems, and Information Assurance teams.

For a replacement or duplicate copy of your transcripts, please contact the issuing School. Please note, there may be a charge for each duplicate.

Normally transcripts are prepared within 10 working days from the receipt of the application, but it can be longer during busy periods (especially during exam periods and the start of the autumn term).

For students who graduated prior to 2001 (and especially those pre-1984), it can take much longer as many may only be available as paper records. It is therefore a good idea to order your transcripts as early as possible to ensure they are ready in time for any deadlines.

Replacement Certificates

We do not keep copies of certificates (digital or hard copy), but if you do need a Replacement Certificate, we can produce one for you.

Please note that only one hard copy of your certificate can be in existence at any one time, and a replacement will only be issued in the event that the original certificate has been lost, stolen or destroyed.

Order a Replacement Certificate on our e-store

Please note that a charge of £40 applies for a Replacement Certificate.

We aim to post Replacement Certificates within 10 working days of receipt of your request. If you choose to have your Replacement Certificate posted, please be aware that all certificates are sent using a standard (first-class) Royal Mail postal service - both in the UK and overseas. There is no tracking information available.

You should note that this certificate is not a transcript; if you need a transcript, you should contact your School Office. Please note that historical requests for transcripts prior to 2004 may take up to two months to process.

If you are requesting a certificate for a module you completed as part of your studies at the School of Health Sciences, you should contact your department directly.

We can authenticate photocopies of certificates for you.

Please complete the certified certificate request form and upload a PDF copy of your original certificate. We will then stamp it to confirm that it is a true copy of an original document and sign it on behalf of the Academic Registrar/Student Records Manager.

There is no charge for this service.

Third party degree verification

City, University of London has partnered with the Hedd (Higher Education Degree Datacheck) online verification service for all 3^rd party degree verification requests for student and alumni verifications.

The online candidate verification service allows registered enquirers to input data provided by applicants (name, date of birth, institution, year of graduation, qualification classification etc).

The system can only be used by 3^rd parties. Students can receive a letter confirming their student status via the Student Hub.

Further information can be found on our Degree certificates and verification of qualifications page on the Student Hub.

Would you like to get together with old friends and former classmates from City?

We can help you organise a reunion, all you need to do is complete this form.

To visit City, simply contact us and we will be happy to arrange a convenient time to take you around the University. Please note you will require an alumni card.

Please use this form to inform the Alumni and Supporter Relations Team of your new details.

If you are a Bayes alumni, you can create a profile and update your details via the Bayes Community, an exclusive community for Bayes alumni, staff and students. If you experience any difficulty please email the Bayes Alumni and Supporter Team.

We do not share any details with anyone.

Our alumni and supporters are very important to us and we value our relationship with you. See our Privacy notice on how we collect and store your data and protect your privacy.