SOUTH BANK MAGAZINE
South Bank was produced twice a year, in October and April until it ceased production in 2018. An archive of all editions is below and we are currently exploring alternative ways to share the powerful and compelling stories found within the LSBU family.
We are always looking for stories of LSBU Alumni at all stages of their journeys. If you or someone you know has an interesting story that you feel should be shared – let us know. After all it’s what you do that matters.
This issue we look at expert in international law Professor Craig Barker of the School of Law and Social Sciences as he makes the case against Boris Becker and his recent claim for diplomatic immunity. Our cover features Rotsen Ibarra whose restaurant Petare is putting Venezuelan food on the map.
This spring our new look South Bank Magazine looks at how members of the LSBU community are helping people to become active partners in their own health and wellbeing. We meet entrepreneurs Ruth Oshinkanlu and David Mark whose personal experiences have led them to create thriving, impactful businesses.
SOUTH BANK - AUTUMN 2017
Our autumn issue meets Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces, Nicola Williams. A woman with great power who makes tough decisions on a daily basis. We also meet the students, alumni, honorary graduates and LSBU academics who are working to create sustainable communities in this editions big issue.
Our first issue for 2017 focuses on new ways of doing business. We spoke to Xavier White, artist at residence at LSBU on using art to explore news ways of thinking about healthcare, alumnus Tunji Akintokun on helping people into STEM and alumna Donna Herdsman on championing diversity.
For autumn we caught up with self-proclaimed 'rebel nutritionist' and alumna Nureen Glaves to find out about her healthy eating business. Our big issue this time is on the built environment and sustainability where we find out what challenges are facing our architects, engineers and more.
In the first South Bank edition of 2016 we asked LSBU staff, alumni and friends to share their perspectives on the unprecedented Migrat Crisis and give an insight into their own experiences.
The brand new South Bank magazine takes some of the most prominent issues affecting society today and looks at them through the lens of LSBU alumni, students and staff. This edition’s special feature is on the housing crisis.
In this issue of Connected meet the recent graduates who have the chance to develop their enterprises through the Graduate Enterprise Scheme. Also featured is an exclusive interview with alumnus Chris Good president of Estée Lauder and information on the 2015 London Law Firm which LSBU is chairing. Don't forget to check out our cover story on the University Academy of Engineering South Bank and ways you can get involved.
This issues includes news about the latest research at LSBU and how an alumnus is changing lives through his new refrigeration units.
This issue includes an interesting insight and introduction to our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Phoenix, and his aspirations for LSBU. It also celebrates the National Bakery School's 120th anniversary.
In this issue, you can read about LSBU alumnus Peter Rees, who is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the City. As well as other alumni success stories, you can also read about the results of the LSBU alumni survey, the new mentoring scheme, the 2014 House of Lords events and much more.
Connected - Spring 2013 (PDF 2.0MB)
This issue is packed with some inspirational stories of alumni who have risked everything for the causes they believe in. We also have exclusive advice from Richard Farleigh, entrepreneur extraordinaire, former Dragons' Den panellist and now LSBU's Chancellor, who gives us his top tips for business success.
This is the second of two commemorative issues of Connected which celebrate our 120th anniversary. In this issue you can read inspirational stories of how our alumni are helping to change the future.
This is the first of two commemorative issues of Connected which will celebrate our anniversary. In this issue you can learn about LSBU’s long and varied history, including how the University staff were issued with hard hats during WW2 and how donations collected on London’s bridges helped fund the University.
This issue we interview our alumnus and British Olympic rower Greg Searle, who is training to participate in next year's Games. We talk to LSBU alumna Claudine Moore, who was voted oneof Britain's most influential black people. You'll also find your dose of the latest news from around the University.
This issue is dedicated to enterprise and business to highlight our entrepreneurial alumni, student and staff. We interview alumnus Frank Brake on starting a family business and turning it into a multi-million pound business. You can also read about the help available to LSBU alumni wishing to start their own business.
To celebrate the launch of our brand new K2 building, this issue is themed around architecture and sustainability. The new landmark building at LSBU's Southwark campus reflects the University's ongoing investment in and commitment to providing world-class facilities for our students and staff.
This issue is packed with success stories of our alumni, tips and advice on a range of subjects and a roundup of all news happening around the University. We interview inspirational LSBU Honorary Graduate Camila Batmanghelidjh about her devotion to the capital’s most vulnerable children.
Introduction of our new Vice Chancellor - Professor Martin Earwicker, pictures from the alumni lunch, highlights from the LSBU Village Fete are just a few of the articles in this issue of Connected.
This issue of Connected is bursting with success stories of staff, researchers, students and alumni of LSBU who are performing at the highest level. It is also brimming with advice on a wide choice of subjects, ranging from fitness, creating the perfect CV or even how to become a successful entrepreneur.
In this issue we take a walk down memory lane by exploring the fascinating history of the National Bakery School. There’s coverage too of our first alumni event of the year, which was a great success. We also talk to former student Douglas Silas and leading businessman Nat Puri.
Bill Morris's career has taken him from rural Jamaica to the top of UK's trades union movement and now to the House of Lords. Awarded an Honorary Degree by LSBU, he speaks about passion for equality in this issue of Connected. Interested in Chinese Traditional Medicine? We look at the Confucius Institute for Traditional Medicine at LSBU.
This issue features an in-depth interview with Nitin Sawhney, one of the UK's most versatile creative talents, and an Honorary Graduate of LSBU. Find out what inspires the artist whom THE Guardian once said,'It would be easier to jot down what this man can't do than what he can.'
Climate change and renewable energy are hot topics these days, so find out how LSBU is helping to do its bit to help lower carbon emissions. In the Alumni News section you can read about how Enoch Showunmi's career has taken him from LSBU to the Champion's League - via a stint in Rome as Patrick Viera's double.