City Of London Livery Community

One objective this year has been to build up pan-livery connections. A special project has been led by Paul Finch and other members of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists, with a core team of Alex Marcuson, Craig Penfold, David Worsfold, and Richard Burge. Paul and the team have worked hard to get the nearly 50,000 people involved in the City’s livery community (27,000 registered liverymen, plus freemen, plus apprentices, plus clerks and others) to connect with each other. We’re getting close to the first year’s target of 2,000 members.

UPDATE – the team reached 2,000 members on 18 October, a few weeks ahead of schedule. Congratulations!

… and for those interested in joining a livery company or ward club.

Beyond Borders: Exploring The Soft Power Of London’s Universities

I was delighted to see this report come out from London Higher. The report highlights the critical role of London’s higher education sector in bolstering the UK’s soft power and global influence. As global change and instability persist, London’s ability to forge international networks, attract resources, and exert influence remains the key to the UK’s global success.

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40 Remarkable Individuals Awarded Freedom Of The City Of London In Group Ceremony – Number 2

For only the second time since 1899, dozens of people have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London today. The ceremony saw 40 recipients from a broad spectrum of sectors honoured at the Mansion House for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields, rom the science, medicine, business, academia, education, and arts sectors.

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