‘Catz in Conversation’ Archive

‘Catz in Conversation’ – Michaelmas 2025

Aude Hillion, ‘From Catz to Consulting: Navigating a Brand & Strategy Career’
Monday, 24th November 2025 – 1-2pm

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

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’
Postponed until Trinity 2026

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.