Honorary Visiting Appointments

At Bayes, we take immense pride in our network of over 100 Honorary Visiting Appointees (HVAs), each bringing unparalleled expertise from across the global business spectrum. Our HVAs hold prestigious academic positions at leading universities and influential roles within top-tier companies, organizations, and public sectors worldwide.

Their contributions are integral to every facet of our school, propelling Bayes towards its ambitious vision while upholding our core values. Our HVAs are dynamic members of the vibrant Bayes community of alumni, dedicated staff, and ambitious students. Join us in celebrating and leveraging the expertise of our HVAs as we continue to forge new paths in business education and innovation.

What Are Honorary Visiting Appointments?

Honorary Visiting Appointments (HVAs) are conferred upon persons of appropriate distinction, other than members of staff, who can demonstrably add value to the Bayes brand as a leading global business school.

HVAs must have an ongoing and prospective engagement with Bayes in at least one of the areas of Education, Research, and Community.

There are three levels of appointment:

• Honorary Visiting Professor
• Honorary Senior Visiting Fellow
• Honorary Visiting Fellow

Appointments are unpaid and are initially for a period of three years (subject to renewal). HVAs are given access to the School’s library and IT facilities, including a City, University of London’s affiliate email account. Honorary visiting appointments are expected to comply with the University’s financial, academic and IT regulations.

Current Honorary Appointments

Application and Approval Process

The Bayes’ HVA Committee (a sub-Committee of the Board of Studies) manages the process for the appointment, renewal, and early termination (where necessary) of appointments.

The Committee meets in November and May each year; however, applications (and early terminations) are considered throughout the year by email circulation, coordinated by the HVA Committee Secretary.

Each level of appointment is considered equivalent to full-time staff membership and, therefore, the appointment process is thorough and in line with City University’s standards.

Honorary Visiting Appointment Proposals

To nominate an individual for an Honorary Visiting Appointment, a member of Bayes’ staff, from either faculty or professional services, will need to submit an HVA application form (jointly written with their nominee) along with the CV of the nominee. All honorary appointees must have a right to work in the UK.

If the application is successful, the nominator will also act as a Sponsor for the HVA during their term of appointment, co-ordinating their engagement with the School.

Nominations are particularly encouraged for groups who are currently under-represented in Honorary Visiting Appointments.

If you are a member of staff wishing to nominate an individual for an HVA, please email bayes-hva@city.ac.uk for:

1. The HVA application form.
2. The guidance document regarding the expected types of HVA engagement and the requirements for each appointment level.

Renewal or Termination of Honorary Visiting Appointments

Honorary Visiting Appointments are renewable (subject to approval) after the initial three-year term.

For an appointment to be renewed, Sponsors will need to complete a renewal application form (in collaboration with their HVAs) and then submit it to the HVA Committee for consideration.

If an appointment is not renewed, an end-of-appointment letter will be sent to the respective HVA.

The School maintains the right to terminate an appointment at any time should the HVA’s actions do not comply with the University’s financial, academic, and IT regulations.

Please direct all enquiries to bayes-hva@city.ac.uk