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A hands-on learning experience for our business students at Alumil's cutting-edge facility
Business students attending the Organisational Behaviour module led by Dr. Giovanni Oscar Serafini, had the exceptional opportunity to explore firsthand how Alumil, a leader in the aluminium industry, integrates cutting-edge practices, a dynamic culture, and core values to achieve unparalleled global success. From the engaging class presentation to the enlightening plant walkaround, our students delved into the real-world application of Organisational Behaviour principles. Witnessing theory and practice merge in such a forward-thinking company was truly inspiring. We are grateful for Alumil's commitment to education and for providing this unique learning experience. Such opportunities are invaluable in understanding what drives innovation and performance in a top-tier company. Looking forward to continued collaboration and more opportunities to bridge the gap between academia and industry! Warmly thanking the entire Alumil team, and especially to Giannis Tsoulfaidis, Corporate Production & Safety Director at Alumil S.A. and Odysseas Chrisikopoulos, Organisational Development Manager, for ensuring another successful and insightful experience for our students!
02/12/2024
CITY College business students gain real-world insights from Hellenic Dough HR Director
Students from our Business Administration and Economics Department had the opportunity to get first hand industry insights on onrganisational behavious from the a presentation of Ms. Villy Nouli, HR Director at M. Arabatzis S.A. - Hellenic Dough. With her wealth of experience, Ms.Nouli delved into the complexities of entrepreneurial leadership, sharing evidence-based strategies to enhance employee performance and navigate organisational change effectively. Her insights shed light on how organisational structure and culture are instrumental in driving success. Interacting with the HR leader of Greece's largest frozen dough products company - and one of the largest in Europe - was a unique experience that brought real-world perspectives into our academic environment. Her stories and examples bridged the gap between theory and practice, providing our students with valuable takeaways. CITY College extends its heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Villy Nouli for her compelling presentation to students in the Organisational Behaviour class, led by Dr. Giovanni Oscar Serafini. Experiences like these not only enrich education at CITY College but also prepare our graduates for the challenges in the business world!
02/12/2024
Business students engage with international HR expert on core management principles during virtual session
CITY College’s first-year business students recently participated in an enlightening online presentation delivered by Mr. Harro Bosma, International Human Resources Manager - Central European Region (Germany, Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia) at Ayming. This session significantly enriched the Principles of Management module led by Dr. Giovanni O. Serafini. Mr. Bosma drew upon Ayming's global expertise and combined it with local insights to explore core management principles such as planning, organizing, controlling, leadership, motivation, and decision-making. He also delved into how organizational structure and culture influence change, providing our students with foundational knowledge about the dynamics that drive effective organisations. This collaborative learning experience not only bridged theoretical concepts with real-world applications but also inspired our future leaders to think critically about the complexities of modern management. A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Bosma for his invaluable insights. Moments like these make a profound impact on our students' educational journeys!
29/11/2024
Guest Lecture: Digital and Strategic Marketing for B2Bs - The case of Versiv Composites
4 December 2024
27/11/2024
Presentation: M. Arabatzis S.A. - Hellenic Dough: A Success Story Organizational Behavior Insights
22 November 2024
15/11/2024
Online Presentation: Business Organisations: Insights into Management, Leadership, and Organisational Dynamics
21 November 2024
13/11/2024
Presentation by VIPA Group, a global leader in recycling, for CITY College Business students
Students from our Business Administration & Economics Department had the opportunity to get valuable insights through a presentation by the management team of VIPA Group, highlighting the company's management principles and success story. VIPA Group is a European multinational company, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a leading position in the global recycling and recovered material trading sectors. The event, titled on "Exploring Modern Management Principles: A Deep Dive into VIPA Group's Success Story" was truly impactful, with VIPA Group's leadership providing invaluable insights into their innovative organisational structure, leadership practices, and strategic approach - all deeply rooted in their commitment to sustainability. A special thanks to Theodoros Panagiotopoulos - People Operations Manager, and Dimitra Karathanasi - HR Business Partner, for their openness and expertise, and for inspiring our students with their knowledge and experience! This event was a pivotal component of the Principles of Management module, led by Giovanni Oscar Serafini, aimed at connecting classroom learning with real-world business insights. It was an exceptional opportunity for students to engage directly with industry leaders and gain a deeper understanding of modern management in action.
12/11/2024
International Business Strategy Workshop
22 November 2024
11/11/2024
Company visit at ALUMIL by our Business Students
Unveiling the Culture and Values Driving Global Success of a Global Leader: A day at Alumil Plant in Kilkis The visit to Alumil's Kilkis Plant represents an outstanding learning experience allowing our students to explore firsthand how Alumil, a leader in the aluminium industry, integrates cutting-edge practices, a dynamic culture, and core values to create unparalleled global success. This is a unique opportunity to delve into the real-world application of Organizational Behaviour principles and to understand what drives innovation and performance in a top-tier company. We thank Alumil for offering our students the chance to see theory and practice merge at one of the industry's most forward-thinking firms.
04/11/2024
Presentation: Exploring Modern Management Principles: a Deep Dive into VIPA Group's Success Story
7 November 2024
01/11/2024
Guest Lecture: Strategic Marketing for charities: Driving Loyalty, motivation, and challenging the Status Quo
6 November 2024
01/11/2024
Practicum for Boroume – Raising Awareness and Driving Volunteer Recruitment
Discover how our students’ impactful work drove real-world change! Undergraduate students from our Business Administration & Economics Department supported Boroume to reduce food waste and recruit volunteers with creative viral videos and a strategic social media plan. The activities took place as part of their Practicum final-year project. Two teams of students took on an impactful practicum project for Boroume, a leading Greek non-profit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger. The project’s primary objective was to create awareness around food waste and increase volunteer recruitment for Boroume’s Farmers’ Market actions, where surplus food is saved and redistributed to charities and people experiencing food poverty. The students delivered six creative viral videos that addressed themes such as the journey of food waste, environmental impact, and informative videos about volunteering at Boroume. They also tackled common misconceptions about food waste through humor, informative and myth-busting content. In addition to the video content, the teams developed a comprehensive social media strategy that included a series of engaging posts, impactful images, and a well-structured social media schedule to ensure consistent messaging and high visibility. Value for Boroume Boroume gained a fresh, innovative campaign designed to engage the public and attract more volunteers. The content generated by the students provided Boroume with valuable resources to expand their digital presence, raise awareness on food waste, and drive impactful community engagement. The tailored social media schedules were practical and ready for immediate implementation. Value for Students This practicum offered our students an invaluable opportunity to apply their marketing knowledge to a real-world cause, honing their skills in video production, social media management, and digital strategy development. They were able to build impressive portfolios and develop professional networks, positioning themselves for future career success. An extra for the students was experiencing volunteering first hand at Boroume’s farmer market action which they really enjoyed. "The work done by CITY College students was outstanding," said Boroume’s representative. "Their content was creative and insightful, and the social media schedules were not only well-designed but practical and easy to implement. We strongly encourage other companies and NGOs to collaborate with CITY College on future practicum projects, as we gained tremendous value from this experience." Dr. Ana Cruz, the practicum’s supervisor added “I was really inspired by the students' work. They really learned and enjoyed the experience. Students were highly motivated and went the extra mile because they believed in the cause and working in a project with real social impact.” This practicum not only benefited Boroume but also highlighted the significant impact that students can have when applying their skills to real-world challenges. Well done to our students involved in these projects for their excellent and impactful work! For companies interested in assigning a practicum project to our students If you are interested for your organisation to be part of a practicum project please contact us (career@york.citycollege.eu). What is the Practicum? Business Practicums are supervised action learning projects designed to provide students with an opportunity to manage a project for an organization (“participating company-client”). They aim to successfully bridge academic knowledge and the development of professional skills and employability. They are team-based and normally delivered over a semester requiring students to devote an average of 150-200 hours in total (depending on the nature of the project). The student work is complemented by classroom-based teaching/mentoring. The precise nature of the project can vary enormously depending on both the nature and the needs of the organisation. Participating companies can be large corporations or small local businesses. The common denominator is a genuine need for help with a problem or appreciation of the added value of some independent research beyond the resources or capabilities of the participating company. This may be a general management problem, a marketing issue, a finance matter or any number of specific challenges.
30/10/2024
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