Catz In Conversation
St Catherine’s College is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Catz In Conversation’, an all-new webinar series bringing together alumni and the wider Catz community for engaging discussions on a variety of topics.
With up to four alumni speakers each term, these talks are the perfect chance to strengthen your professional network, to advance your knowledge, and to hear from past generations of Catz alumni working in future-forward fields.
The Michaelmas edition features three exciting talks from a diverse line-up of speakers, each of whom will share their expertise and experiences in a 45-minute talk followed by a live Q&A. Free to attend and hosted on Zoom, the talks will then be uploaded to our YouTube channel, unless stated otherwise. All talks in the series will take place in either a lunchtime (1-2pm) or an evening (6-7pm) slot.
Hosted online and open to all, the series aims to connect, motivate, and inform. We hope that you will join us in Michaelmas and beyond for unique fortnightly opportunities to hear directly from Catz alumni working in a wide range of professions and fields!
‘Catz In Conversation’ – Michaelmas 2025
Aude Hillion, ‘From Catz to Consulting: Navigating a Brand & Strategy Career’
Monday, 24th November 2025 – 1-2pm
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Aude Hillion (2013, Modern Languages) will host a Career Special, drawing on her professional journey into global brand consultancy and significant early-career milestones. Combining practical insights with case studies and a forward-looking view of upcoming opportunities, this session will be valuable for students, recent alumni, and anyone exploring brand strategy and consulting. This webinar also comes with an exciting opportunity attached, and attendees will learn about an exclusive Internship Opportunity landing at Catz in February 2026!
Dr Cynthia Grover, ‘Teaching English: Creating Accents’
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025 – 6-7pm
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Dr Cynthia Grover (1977, Modern Languages) will share extensive experience from her distinguished career in language teaching, research, translation, and editing across Europe. Packed with practical insights, phonetics tips, and innovative approaches to accent formation, this session is invaluable for students, alumni, and anyone interested in English pronunciation, language learning, and communication.
Dr Linda Geaves, ‘A Vision of the Rewilded Mind in the Advent of the Post-Anthropogenic’
Thursday, 11th December 2025 – 1-2pm
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Dr Linda Geaves (2010, Geography & the Environment) will lead the thought-provoking last talk of term. Exploring how human cognition will continue to evolve alongside new technologies, Dr Geaves will examine how digital environments are reshaping attention, creativity, and meaning-making. This session offers valuable insight into how identity and communication adapt within a rapidly transforming technological landscape, ultimately illuminating both the opportunities and challenges of our digital age.