Cocktails with Dr. Pride

Town + Gown = Ideas β€’ Partnerships β€’ Impact

Cocktails with Dr. Pride

Conversations that Stir Minds. Ideas that Shape Nations.

A relaxed, idea-rich conversation platform where higher education, business, governance, and society meet.

Upcoming Sessions

Theme: Town & Gown in Action β€” Leadership, Partnerships & Digital Transformation

Date/Time: To be announced β€’ Live Online (Zoom)

Fireside conversation + mini-masterclass + Q&A. Expect 2–3 actionable β€œnext moves”.

Who Attends

  • Vice-Chancellor / Registrar offices, Deans, Directors
  • Executives in banking, telecoms, technology, consulting
  • Policy makers, development partners, civic leaders
  • Researchers, creatives & young professionals

Sponsorship Tiers

Choose a tier and we’ll tailor deliverables to your objectives and region (Africa & Global).

Title Partner

  • Episode naming rights
  • 5-minute executive spotlight
  • Logo on hero & library cards
  • Curated introductions to decision-makers

Segment Sponsor

  • Branded thematic segment
  • 2-minute intro or case highlight
  • Logo in sponsor strip
  • Lead capture from interest form

Scholarship Supporter

  • Underwrites student/early-career seats
  • Recognition on episode and certificate
  • Logo in sponsor strip








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Help shape the conversation β€” propose themes, speakers, or sectors for upcoming sessions.














View Library

Cocktails Library

Watch past sessions and featured highlights. New episodes are added regularly.

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University–Industry Partnerships that Work

Guest: TBA β€’ ~60–75 mins β€’ YouTube

Research commercialisation, work-integrated learning & co-created value.

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Institutional Communication for Trust & Reputation

Guest: TBA β€’ ~60–75 mins β€’ YouTube

From crisis readiness to digital governance: building credible voice.

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Funding Models & Alumni Advancement

Guest: TBA β€’ ~60–75 mins β€’ YouTube

Alumni platforms, giving journeys & corporate partnerships.

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Affiliates & Footprint

Dr. Chudey Pride Global Resources

Strategic communication, institutional media leadership, and executive education.

Rose Bridge Consulting Sociedade Unipessoal Lda

Praia, Cape Verde Islands β€” Africa & global programmes, receipting and coordination.

Global Academic and Higher Education Limited

Programme development, research engagement & partnerships.

Rose Bridge Limited

Lagos, Nigeria β€” operations, partner liaison & invoicing.