By BlackBox Nigeria
York St John University’s London Campus is stepping up efforts to prepare its diverse student community for international career opportunities, as its Startup Society on Friday, 14 November, 2025, hosted a well-attended seminar demystifying the UK’s prestigious Global Talent Visa.
The event, covered by BlackBox Nigeria, drew students from across disciplines eager to understand one of the most competitive immigration pathways for aspiring global professionals.
The seminar, titled “From Campus to Global Careers: Demystifying the Global Talent Visa,” brought together a powerful lineup of speakers whose expertise ranged from immigration law to entrepreneurship and lived visa experience. Immigration specialist Flora Mewies offered students a clear breakdown of eligibility requirements, endorsement stages and common misconceptions, providing a roadmap many described as “refreshingly practical.”
Multi-award-winning Nigerian entrepreneur Rukayat Alabi shared strategies for accelerating career growth in the UK, emphasising business sustainability and opportunity creation—insights that resonated strongly with international and African students seeking clarity on navigating professional spaces abroad.
Afeez Akinfola Oyinloye, Founder and CEO of MacTech Global Ventures Ltd (UK), delivered an inspiring account of his personal journey successfully securing the Global Talent Visa, giving attendees a relatable blueprint for success.
Students praised the event’s structure and depth, noting that such expert access is rare in typical university programming. In addition to visa guidance, the seminar equipped participants with real-world skills, including documentation preparation, portfolio development, personal branding and strategic career planning. A vibrant networking session followed, where students engaged directly with the speakers and other industry professionals.
Much of the event’s success was attributed to the leadership of the YSJ London Startup Society, led by President Hakeem Ogunmade alongside executive members Theodora Aliozoranigbo and Satendra Tiwari. Their commitment to building pathways for global readiness earned commendation from attendees, who described the seminar as “timely,” “empowering,” and “transformative.”
The initiative signals the Startup Society’s growing influence as a catalyst for innovation, professional development and global ambition at York St John University. Through programmes like this, the society is helping shape a new generation of internationally-minded changemakers poised to compete and succeed on the world stage.
