In this inaugural episode of A City That Works - the brand-new podcast from The Finsbury Institute at City St George's, University of London - host Diana Beech is joined by Professor Michael Mainelli (Emeritus Professor of Commerce at Gresham College and former Lord Mayor of London) and Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein (President of City St George’s). Aiming to bring research, policy, and practice together to ensure the City of London continues to thrive, they challenge traditional definitions of the City of London, moving beyond geographic boundaries to explore the complex networks, systems, and global connections that define a modern powerhouse.

From the strategic role of universities as engines of global connectivity to the unexpected cultural indicators of a thriving tech hub, this episode provides a rigorous, cross-sector roadmap for ensuring the City of London remains competitive, safe, fair, and vibrant for all those who live, work, invest, and trade in it.

Join the Conversation: If you have a comment on any of the themes discussed, we would love to hear from you. Follow The Finsbury Institute on LinkedIn to share your thoughts or visit us on The Finsbury Institute website.

This series is proudly funded by the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City St George’s.  

You can access a transcript of this conversation here.

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Diana Beech, Director of The Finsbury Institute at City St George's

Guests: Sir Anthony Finkelstein and Michael Mainelli

Producer: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts

Editor: Alex Canner, Research Podcasts

Music: Indie House - Modern City, Sonican from Pixabay

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A City That Works is the brand-new podcast from The Finsbury Institute at City St George's, University of London, designed to answer that very question. Hosted by Diana Beech - Director of The Finsbury Institute and Professor & Assistant Vice-President of Policy & Government Affairs - this series serves as a strategic platform bringing world-leading research, public policy, and corporate practice together to ensure the City of London continues to thrive.

Across the coming episodes, we will unpack the complex challenges and critical opportunities shaping one of the world's most influential cities, engaging in rigorous conversations with foremost academics, policymakers, practitioners, and thinkers.

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Join the Conversation: If you have a comment on any of the themes discussed today, we would love to hear from you. Follow The Finsbury Institute on LinkedIn to share your thoughts or visit us on The Finsbury Institute website.

This series is proudly funded by the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City St George’s.  

You can access a transcript of this trailer here.

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.