On 6th July 2023, students from St Ursula’s Convent School had the fantastic opportunity to attend the “Spark Design Workshop” hosted by LSEG.
Dream Big – Give Back Day Doing Conservation in Dulwich Park
On Tuesday, the 11th of July, we took our amazing mentees from the Dream Big programme with WTW to Dulwich Park to do conservation work
Tech Unconference 2023: Unlocking Social Mobility Through the Power of Technology
Discover the power of technology in driving social mobility. Dive into our recap of the LSEG Tech Unconference 2023, where Leila Thomas, CEO of Urban Synergy, highlights the crucial role of technology in fostering an inclusive society
Urban Synergy CEO Leila Thomas Speaks at Social Mobility in the Workplace Conference
Our CEO, Leila Thomas, shared her insights on socio-economic diversity in workplaces at the recent “Social Mobility in the Workplace” Conference hosted by Westminster Insight.
Unveiling the World of A.I. and Beyond: Prendergast Sixth Form Students’ Eye-Opening Trip to PwC
Discover how students from Prendergast Sixth Form gained a profound insight into the world of A.I. and more through an inspiring trip to the PwC offices.
Four of Our Mentees Honoured with Prestigious Jack Petchey Award
Urban synergy mentees receive the Jack Petchey Award for their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact.
Inspiring Lunch & Learn with volunteers of FTSE Russell
We recently hosted an inspiring Lunch & Learn event at LSEG, where dedicated volunteers from FTSE Russell came together to explore rewarding volunteering and mentoring opportunities.
Corporate Insight Day at BlackRock: A Day of Career Exploration and Inspiration
30 students from Prendergast School explored exciting career prospects within the corporate world at BlackRock’s Corporate Insight Day.
Social Mobility Day: The stark reality is that not all paths are equal
Hear Mike Mutawe, Urban Synergy’s Social Media Officer, personal story in his guest blog for Social Mobility Day.
Three years after George Floyd’s death. Did it change the World?
The death of George Floyd sparked a global movement for justice and equality, but where are we now three years on?
Fun Packed Urban Synergy Charity Golf Day
On Thursday 11th May, the sun shone as we held our annual Urban Synergy Charity Golf Day at The Shire in Barnet, London. It was a fun-packed day full of positive energy and drive.
Catching up with our Mentoring Programme Alumni
We had an inspiring event with our Youth Council and Alumni coming together to discuss future plans and hear about career highlights from past Mentees.