[France] – 18th April 2025 – European City University (ECU) is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Homerton College, University of Cambridge, to offer a Post-Doctoral Development Program (PDP) exclusively for ECU doctoral graduates. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in ECU’s commitment to fostering academic excellence, global engagement, and career advancement for its graduates.
The PDP at Homerton College will provide ECU’s doctoral graduates with a unique opportunity to refine their research, enhance their academic portfolios, and engage with Cambridge’s world-leading academic community. The programme includes:
This partnership aligns with ECU’s mission to expand international alliances and strengthen research impact. Key benefits include:
Dr. Alaric Naude, Provost at ECU, stated:
"This partnership underscores ECU’s dedication to empowering our doctoral graduates with world-class opportunities. Collaborating with Homerton College, University of Cambridge reflects our shared vision for academic excellence and global impact."
Mr. Stewart Eru, Programme Director from Homerton College, University of Cambridge, added:
"We are delighted to welcome ECU’s outstanding scholars into our community. This programme will not only support their professional growth but also foster meaningful academic exchange between our institutions."
The inaugural cohort of ECU doctoral graduates will begin the PDP in November 2025.
Founded in London in 1768, Homerton moved to Cambridge just before 1900. Once an academy for the Nonconformist Church, then a renowned teacher-training college, since 2010 Homerton has been a full College of the University of Cambridge, offering all the academic subjects.
Homerton is one of the most attractive Colleges in Cambridge, with a mixture of old and new buildings set in spacious wooded grounds away from the city centre. It is also the largest College in terms of student numbers, with a thriving and diverse community. Homerton College is renowned for its supportive academic environment and commitment to research excellence across disciplines.
For more information on Homerton College, you may visit its website at https://www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/.
With great pride, we have just completed its annual graduation ceremony, held in the elegant halls of the Hotel de Crillon in Paris. This year's celebration was especially remarkable, as students from eleven nationalities — Australia, Cambodia, China, France, the UK, Kenya, India, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia — gathered in the heart of Paris to commemorate their incredible achievements.
The event was not just a conclusion of their academic journey but a milestone of shared experiences, resilience, and excellence. Families and friends traveled from across the globe to witness this proud moment, filled with joy and anticipation.
The evening was a beautiful fusion of cultures, reflecting the diverse community that European City University
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We are excited to share that European City University corridor advertisement has been unveiled at the bustling Paris Gare du Nord station!
Two of our proud Parisian students, Bilel and Maryline, visited the station to take photos with the ad, celebrating this new milestone for European City University
Keep an eye out for the ad if you're passing through Gare du Nord, and feel free to share your own snapshots with us!
We are thrilled to announce that City University has achieved the prestigious Qualiopi accreditation (Certificat N° CW202405-4011 V2)! This recognition underscores our commitment to providing high-quality professional training programs that meet rigorous national standards.
Qualiopi is a certification mark awarded by the French government to training providers who meet strict quality criteria. It ensures that our students and partners receive the best possible learning experience, characterized by continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
Thank you to our dedicated team and supportive community for making this achievement possible. Together, we continue to strive for excellence in education.
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We are thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between City University and Shinawatra University, Thailand.
The signing ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. Paul O'Neill, Strategic Advisor at City University, and Dr. Sarana Photchanachan, Dean of the Faculty of Management at Shinawatra University.
This MoU focuses on mutual recognition of doctoral programs, fostering research collaboration, and enhancing professional training opportunities.
This partnership marks a significant step towards global academic cooperation and excellence. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration and the innovative advancements it will bring.
We are delighted to announce the signing of an articulation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between City University and Saito University College (Saito UC).
This agreement establishes a credit transfer opportunity between our Doctor of Business Administration program and Saito UC's Ph.D. in Management program.
Saito UC is a recognized higher learning institution by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
City University has been accepted as a proud member of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)!
This prestigious membership and association with ACBSP signifies our commitment to excellence in business education and our dedication to providing students with top-notch academic programs. ACBSP is a leading global accreditation association that focuses on recognizing excellence in business education programs.
We are thrilled to be a part of the ACBSP community and look forward to continuing to provide our students with the highest quality business education.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of academic excellence and innovation!
View City University listed on https://acbsp.org/members/?id=76064696
Had an incredible networking dinner at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, London, celebrating the graduation of our esteemed professional doctorate students. This event was organized in collaboration with Leaders without Borders, U.K.
It was an unforgettable evening filled with insightful conversations and meaningful connections as business professionals from diverse industries gathered on April 19th. Together, we delved into pressing global conflicts and brainstormed effective strategies for mitigation, paving the way for positive change.
Honored to witness the conferment of City University Doctor Honoris Causa in Political Science to the esteemed Honorable Babu Owino Paul Ongili, Member of the National Assembly of Kenya.
Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Dr. Christopher Williams-Martin, CEO of FlyElite Jets Company, for sharing his invaluable insights and inspiring us with his vision for the future.
Here's to fostering collaboration and shaping future leaders!
City University recently underwent a Qualiopi certification audit visit from the certification agency and COFRAC (French Accreditation Committee). This accreditation is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality training and education services. We were thrilled to showcase our dedication to excellence and continuous improvement.
Our colleague, Olivier Darcq, led the audit visit with the relevant agencies. We extend our gratitude to him for his hard work and dedication.
We are hopeful for positive news regarding our accreditation status in 2024. Stay tuned for updates on our journey towards achieving Qualiopi accreditation.
We're thrilled to share the news of articulation MoU between City University and Twintech International University of Technology (Twintech) for a dual DBA program.
Twintech is a recognized higher learning institution by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and its DBA program is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).