Talking leadership 8: Anthony Finkelstein on lessons from government

The City president discusses his personal ties to the institution, the opportunities and threats universities pose to national security, and self-indulgence in higher education

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January 11, 2022

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Anthony Finkelstein

Source: City, University of London

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