Final year BSc Management Science students Isabella Mandich, Derin Mutlu, and Noah Deron have created a statup after meeting on the programme at UCL School of Management. Their business, LocalMeal, is a restaurant discovery platform that promotes smaller and independent businesses that are often overlooked by consumers for more established chain restaurants.
UCL MBA alumni together with current UCL MBA students, young trailblazers, high-performing industry professionals, and digital pioneers, came together to participate in the DigitalHack and developed new impactful solutions aligned to UN SDGs.
In order to educate undergraduates on the transition between BSc and MSc at the School of Management, MSc Business Analytics student Patryk Sobczak has written a blog outlining his experience. He discusses his Master’s programme in depth, and addresses topics such as the increase in workload between BSc and MSc, Bloomsbury versus One Canada Square, and how he feels that UCL truly is “London’s Global University.”
As a part of our BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) Entrepreneurs Series, third year BSc Information Management for Business student, Paulius Serva shares his journey in launching his startup, Alfa Klase. The tutoring agency which is disrupting the education sector in Lithuania, is now set to expand across the waters and innovate private tutoring across the globe. Paulius shares how the IMB programme has helped him understand business structures and how to keep his long-term ambitions at the forefront of the company’s growth.
As a part of our BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) Entrepreneurs Series, we are catching up with IMB alumni to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and why they feel the IMB programme helped them prepare and succeed in the competitive environment. Since graduating from our IMB programme in 2018, Sara Berkai’s startup, Ambessa Play supported hundreds of children globally and received prestigious grants and forged great partnerships to help Ambessa Play grow.
As a part of our BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) Entrepreneurs Series, we are catching up with IMB alumni to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys. BSc Information Management for Business alumni, Parham Rakhshanfar shares his journey in founding his startup, Huzzle, a platform supporting students to find their perfect career from the early stages. The company has continued to grow and in just over a year since its launch has a team of 14 people and has released its fourth version of the app.
There is no other place like London anywhere in the world. Every street speaks for itself. The mix of diversity, art, business and pleasure, nightlife and open parks, great food, and amazing people is such a unique experience. MSc Management student Aleksandra Lazarevic shares her top tips for navigating the busy city.
Since graduating, UCL School of Management Alumnus Costas Georgiou has co-founded BeHive, an education organisation that empowers university students and young professionals with high quality and professional careers support.
As a part of our BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) Entrepreneurs Series, we caught up with Dean Celaj, fiounder of startup, akademi.al. Dean’s startup has grown from strength to strength and now has over one million global users. The e-learning platform offers free education to Albanian speaking children and has secured high-profile partners such as UNICEF and the British Embassy.
UCL School of Management Associate Professor Jean-Philippe Vergne has created a poster designed to outline the purpose and role of non-fungible tokens, more commonly known as NFTs. Entitled ‘What Parents & Carers Need to Know About NFTs”, the animated depiction serves as an informative guide detailing the risks associated with the use of NFTs.
Returning to the UCL School of Management for the second time, Head of the Paid Media team for Europe at TikTok, Brian Cheung, joined our students as part of the final year Digital Conversations & Marketing elective module, led by Dr Rikke Duus, to share his experience and insight on building impactful brands.
Professor Paolo Taticchi has authored four new case studies that will be now used in his classes at UCL School of Management, and globally by fellow scholars.
As a part of the MSc Business Analytics programme at UCL School of Management, students undertake a practical consulting project with a company or an independent research project. Using the skills and knowledge they have developed on the programme, students analyse data and come up with actionable insights which may be around improving a particular area of the business, changing a process, or getting a more thorough understanding of its customers and target market.
This March we hosted the annual MSc Entrepreneurship Pitch Day at our home on Level 50, One Canada Square in Canary Wharf. We heard from a number of very talented School of Management students about the exciting businesses they are working on.
A member of the Women in Management Book Club from the outset, Rebecca Cooper shares why she believes such networks of like-minded women are so important to overcome the barriers women face in sales, especially those in the technology and finance remit.
This International Women’s Day Assistant Professor Tom Taiyi Yan | 闫太 shares his research insights on how he believes together we can #BreakTheBias for gender parity.
This International Women’s Day, Raina Brands and her co-author Aneeta Rattan explain why we need to stop talking about implicit gender bias and recognise the glass escalator to make organisations more inclusive for women.
BSc Management Science student and Glass2Sand founder, Udit Singhal shares his experience so far, studying at UCL School of Management and his entrepreneurial journey in launching Glass to Sand. Udit combined his passions for sustainability and technology to make an environment-friendly zero-waste ecosystem, Glass2Sand which does exactly what it says in its name, turns waste glass into sand for sustainable construction. He also discusses his latest passion, art and how he’s started his own NFT collection as a colourblind artist.
In honour of International Love Data Week, MSci Management Science student Nikola Mikolaskova looks back at the moment fascination for data turned into enjoyment and love for data.
Next week, I will be starting a new post at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. This of course means my time at the UCL School of Management will be coming to an end. While I am excited for the new challenge, I am also incredibly sad to be leaving, and a lot of that is down to the wonderful students I have had the good fortune to work with over the last 4+ years.
To commemorate LGBTQ+ History Month, BSc Information Management for Business student and Unibuddy Ambassador, Tsvetina Chelebieva shares her top seven books to read to learn more about LGBTQ+ History and celebrate some fantastic authors and stories in this space.
Isabella Lagerborg, Social Media Manager at fast-growing digital health company, Lifesum, shared her insight on how to build and manage a social media ecosystem to drive brand awareness and engagement within a fast-changing competitive landscape. The guest session and Lifesum Challenge was specifically developed for students on the UCL Digital Conversations & Marketing module.
When you decide to add an extra year to your studies and make your BSc and MSci it must be a sign that you are enjoying it. That’s what fourth-year MSci Management Science student Nikola Mikolaskova found when she approached the end of her BSc at UCL School of Management. She shares why she chose to study Management Science, her biggest achievements to date and her top tips for prospective students.
From the Class of 2021, MSc Entrepreneurship alumni Harry Higginson shares his story of founding The Deli Society, which was born out of a pair of brothers’ love for food and wine and their desire to cut the jargon and make delicacies from around the world accessible for everyone.
The paper clip challenge has increased in popularity over recent years with individuals setting out to trade a mere paperclip for a much more prized possession or an end goal. BSc Management Science student Zelong Qin shares his recent experience of embarking on his own paperclip challenge.
As a part of the MSc Business Analytics programme, students use the skills they have developed on the programme to undertake a practical consulting project with a company or an independent research project. Kamila Jasinska from the Class of 2021, supported Sense Worldwide and CEO & Founder Jeremy Brown, shares his experience hosting a Business Analytics student project.
MSc Business Analytics student Kamila Jasinska from the Class of 2021, shares her experience from their practical consulting project with Sense Worldwide, an organisation that harnesses cognitive diversity at scale to help leaders, innovators and teams see things differently and think differently.
Third-year Management Science student and Unibuddy Ambassador Nada Abi shares her top lessons learnt from her time at UCL School of Management and the things she wishes she had known when she started her undergraduate journey that she knows now.
MSc Business analytics student, Kunal Kalani from the Class of 2021, shares his Business Project experience with Utilidex, a specialist in integrated software products in the energy sector. Kunal shares why decided to study MSc Business Analytics at UCL SoM and the advantages and challenges of the programme and the project, as well as how his time on the programme helped him secure his current role as a Business Associate at PwC.
Every child deserves the right to an education and learning opportunities and BSc Information Management for business alumna Sara Berkai and founder of Ambessa Play is working to provide this opportunity to children around the world and diversify the STEM pipeline. Alongside founding Ambessa Play, Sara has also received multiple awards such as; Innovate UK’s 202 Youn Innovator, UN ITU 2019’s Young ICT Leader and the UCL Provost’s Excellence Scholarship and the London Opportunity Scholarship.
Mike McCloskey, Co-Founder of Utilidex shares his experience working with three UCL School of Management students on their Business Project and the benefits it had for Utilidex.
New beginnings can be challenging, especially when it comes to periods as major as transitioning to university. UCL School of Management has listened to suggestions from previous cohorts to support students through the transition process and we are excited to announce the launch of the IMB & Ryze Transition To University Collection.
Studying in London can be a big change for many incoming students, with new terrain to navigate both academically and socially, and students are also getting to grips with the new level of independence and responsibility for things such as budgeting and time management. BSc Information Management for Business alumni Patryk Sobczak shares his top tips for incoming students and the lessons he has learnt from his time at UCL SoM that he wish he knew before he started.
Studying at university is a full-time job in itself, but for those balancing it with a job, it is no easy task. BSc Information Management for Business student Hanson Fernandes shares his experience balancing work with university, the pros and the cons and why he believes the UCL BSc Information Management for Business programme, IMB, is so special.
Deciding which society to join when UCL’s has an extensive catalogue with over 300+ societies is no easy task. BSc Information Management for Business alumni Patryk Sobczak shares his experience and top tips for joining a society and even becoming a committee member, and why he believes it is such an important part of your student experience.
In the Spotlight this week is MSc Business Analytics student and student rep Celine Trampe. She tells us about her experience at UCL School of Management, why she chose to study MS Business Analytics and her achievements as student rep.
MSc Management student James Guo, shares his top tips on finding affordable accommodation in London, the key things to look out for and how to make sure you get the best deal.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Student Support Advisor Jaimie Bacon discusses forest bathing and shares other top tips for stepping away from the tech bubble and connecting with nature to support your mental health and wellbeing.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Student Support & Wellbeing Officer Declan Clear blogs about what inspired him to work in student wellbeing, and shares snaps from the annual #DarknessIntoLight walk to raise awareness about #MentalHealth
Between Year 2 and Year 3 of my undergraduate BSc Information Management for Business programme at UCL School of Management, I took a year out to spend some time in industry where I worked at Cisco in their London offices in Bedfont Lakes. Even though a year in industry is not part of my degree by default, the IMB administration team were very accommodating and allowed for it to be added as an official part of my degree.
As we marked a year since the first COVID-19 lockdown in England, MSc Management student James Guo reflects on his experience studying during the global pandemic and why he believes it has proven to be the best decision for him to study at UCL School of Management.
Head of the Paid Media team for Europe at TikTok, Brian Cheung delivered an insightful talk for final year students on how to drive hyper engagement through impactful digital content and brand building.
UCL’s wide selection of clubs and societies offers many excellent opportunities to meet new people and learn new skills that you can (and should!) take advantage of. I have been involved in a few different societies throughout my time at UCL. For the first two years of my undergrad, I was a member of the UCL Entrepreneurs Society and took on a variety of different roles, including Director of the UCL Business Game, where I led a team of six to help manage logistics for the competition such as sponsorship and marketing.
This International Women’s Day MSc Finance Programme Director, Leila Pinto Campillo shares her experience as a successful woman in the global finance industry and why she believes the MSc Finance prepares women for a prosperous career in fintech.
A year unlike any other, 2020 was a truly turbulent time which saw the outbreak of a deadly virus and a global pandemic, the unlawful killing of George Floyd giving rise to the Black Lives Matter movement and political divisions sparking widespread protests. UCL School of Management’s Assistant Professor in Organisations and Innovation and researcher in diversity topics, Clarissa Cortland, explains how these key events in 2020 can impact women’s equality.
The UCL School of Management is proud to have an extremely talented global community. This International Women’s Day we are sharing the story of UCL School of Management BSc Information Management for Business Alumna Slaviana Pavlovich, and her most recent achievement in receiving the UK Tier 1 Global Talent Visa in Digital Technology. The global talent visa recognises Slaviana experience and expertise and her ability to become a tech leader, giving her the freedom to work in the UK on a flexible basis without employer sponsorship.
As a woman with an ethnic minority background, I have appreciated and celebrated International Women’s Day for many years. This year’s celebration is even more special as I have stepped into my new role as the leader for UCL School of Management’s diversity initiatives. Whilst I still look forward to the 8th of March on a personal level, I am also thinking about how the School can do more to encourage our female staff and students to realise their full potential.
Despite decades of progress, women are still severely underrepresented in numerous professions around the globe. In the UK, women represent less than 13% of engineers. Among British firefighters, women are an even smaller minority at less than 7%. For women entering these professions, their underrepresentation can mean facing chronic scepticism and exclusion. This causes many women to exit these careers prematurely, denying them the job they wanted and depriving us of their contributions to society.
Third-year Management Science student, Nada Abi shares her experience with online learning at UCL School of Management and some top tips for getting used to learning online and making the most out of the experience.
February is LGBT+ History Month and this year’s theme, “Body, Mind, Spirit,” is perhaps more relevant now than ever before, as many people find themselves isolated from family, friends, and communities. Hear from our Student Support and Wellbeing Officer about the ways to get involved and support LGBT+History month as well as the support services available at UCL for the LGBT+ Community.
Jess Cooke, Media Planning and Controller at dunnhumby, delivered an exciting talk on data-led digital marketing and campaign development as part of the final year Digital Conversations & Marketing module, led by Dr Rikke Duus for UCL School of Management Information Management for Business (IMB) students, which has also been incorporated into the programme portfolio across other UCL departments.
Studying at UCL School of Management offers more than just an education, it’s about life experience, making lifelong friends and in some cases even meeting that special someone. This Valentine’s Day we are sharing the wonderful story of MSc Entrepreneurship alumni from the Class of 2017, Andra and Raunak, and how their time at UCL School of Management played a part in their relationship.
Navigating the graduate job market in a global pandemic is no easy task and requires graduates to adopt a different approach to their job search in these uncertain times. MSc Management alumna Zuzanna Kaja, was a part of the class of 2020 and shares her story from when the pandemic began to where she is now.
Culture shock. What is it and how to manage it? MSc Management Alumna Zuzanna Kaja shares her international student experience and insights on how to manage culture shock and make the most of the existing experience when relocating for university.
In the Spotlight this week is Information Management for Business student and Unibuddy Ambassador Tsvetina Chelebieva. She tells us about her experience at UCL School of Management, as well as the exciting opportunities she’s had to study around the world.
On International Day of Education, we asked UCL School of Management staff, students and alumni what ‘education’ means to them and why they believe it is so important.
Every year, MSc Business Analytics students carry out a practical consulting or independent research-based project with business and support in finding a solution to a problem the company needs solving. They use the skills and knowledge they have developed on the programme to analyse company data and find solutions to help the organisation, better its business, change a process or just get more of a throughout understanding of its customers and target market. Alumnus Michal Kowalski shares his business project experience with Sync, a FinTech app that allows you to manage all your money from different accounts in one place.
Congratulations to UCL School of Management alumna Magdalena Kron for winning the Young Leader of the Year Award. Since graduating with a Master’s in Entrepreneurship, Magdalena has been leading innovative startups to disrupt the financial industry using technology on a global scale. She shares her experience in the industry and what winning the Young Leader of the Year Award means to her, as well as the FinTech trends to watch this year and exciting news of what 2021 has in store for her.
In our latest blog, we spoke with Sultan Al Awar, a 2020/21 MSc Business Analytics student from Lebanon who has been awarded a Chevening Scholarship, to find out what it means to him, and how he plans to use his education and experience at UCL School of Management as a force for good.
We are delighted to share the news that BSc Management Science alumni turned Ironman Athlete and Boston Consulting Group Associate, Patrik Birkle, has been awarded the Schwarzman Scholarship. Schwarzman Scholars, one of the world’s most prestigious graduate fellowships located at Schwarzman College at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
As a part of the programme MSc Business Analytics programme carry out a practical consulting or independent research-based project with business and support in finding a solution to a problem the company needs solving. They use the skills and knowledge they have developed on the programme to analyse the data and come up with solutions to help the organisation, better its business, change a process or just get more of a throughout understanding of its customers and target market.
I don’t think anyone would disagree with me when I say that the last year has been a whirlwind. During these unpredictable times, the opportunity to bring together the diverse and inspiring community at UCL School of Management is an absolute pleasure.
Every year students from UCL School of Management’s MSc Business Analytics programme carry out a practical consulting or independent research-based project with business and support in finding a solution to a problem the company needs solving. They use the skills and knowledge they have developed on the programme to analyse the data and come up with solutions to help the organisation, better its business, change a process or just get more of a throughout understanding of its customers and target market.
Ever wondered what it’s really like to study a PhD? Strategy & Entrepreneurship student Joe Ploog shares his experience studying a PhD with UCL SoM and gives some top tips for those considering studying a PhD.
In the Spotlight this week is second-year BSc/MSci Management Science student Ashani Serra. Ashani tells us how this year she has been keeping busy with her two new roles as Student Representative for the Management Science programme and Marketing Officer for the UCL Retail and Luxury Business Society
Ever wondered what it’s really like to study a PhD? Velvetina tells us why she chose UCL School of Management and her experience so far studying with us and even gives some top tips to stay focussed - a key skill for anyone wanting to study a PhD.
Stepping back into the world of academia after working in industry, especially as an entrepreneur and running your own business isn’t an easy transition. Entrepreneur turned PhD student Aardra Chandra Mouli shares her experience studying at the UCL School of Management and why she believes it was the perfect programme to get her back into the groove of studying.
In the Spotlight this week is Isaac Codjoe, who has just recently joined UCL School of Management. He’s the first-year representative on the BSc/MSci Management Science programme and is a member of the UK Youth Parliament.
Most of us will have heard the term SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) before, but what does it actually mean and why is it so important for new businesses to understand and utilise?
Information Management for Business Alumnus Valentin Klymenko has shared his top tips on SEO for websites, which are especially useful for small or new businesses trying to optimise their website on a budget.
We sat down with Declan Clear, UCL School of Management’s Student Experience and Wellbeing Officer to learn more about what his role entails, the new inventive ways he’s used technology and digital channels to engage with students, his top tips for things to do in London and his favourite places around campus.
We are delighted to welcome Lesley Bongajum to UCL School of Management on our MSc Entrepreneurship programme and congratulate him on receiving the extremely prestigious Chevening Scholarship Award! This highly competitive award is given to high achievers from across the globe.
School of Management alumnae and co-founders of KALAB, Talitha Abraham and Florence Ettlin tell us about their experience on the MSc Entrepreneurship programme and what it means to them to be accepted on to UCL’s Hatchery programme.
No part of life has been left unaffected following the global onset of COVID-19. Families, societies and industries were, and continue to be, faced with unprecedented loss, challenges and change. Small and medium business owners worldwide have had to be especially resilient and innovative throughout this period, in order to survive.
Observed on 10th October every year, World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay we are sharing our favourite places to grab a quick caffeine fix around campus and our home in Canary Wharf.
Early morning lectures or a late-night assignment cramming session can be difficult for us all, so a quick shot of caffeine might be just what you need to get you through, and we’ve got you covered with the best spots to get a good coffee around campus.
In midst of the significant loss and disruption, COVID-19 may bring a silver lining as the closing of offices and workplaces create an appetite for digital transformation. This may change the tone for future business operations in every sector but in particular the Asset Management industry. A recent report by UCL student Maegan George and UCL SoM’s Teaching Assistant, Marcos Fuentes, proposes the ways in which ML could be implemented within the field to achieve strategic change and business objectives.
UCL School of Management’s BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) students recently took part in our first ever Design Sprint where they worked in small groups on a solution to a problem in a sector of their interest. Each group was paired with a successful IMB Alumnus to guide them through the process and share some top tips and invaluable feedback on how students’ ideas would relate to their chosen industry.
In the Spotlight this week is MSc Entrepreneurship alumnus Chitraj (Raj) Singh, a former Risk Specialist turned Entrepreneur and founder of mental wellbeing start-up MindHug. Raj shares his experience studying at UCL SoM and how the work of his mental health organisation, MindHug is important now more than ever in helping people handle the uncertainty 2020 brings.
We recently caught up with the School of Management’s newest member to the Senior Management Team, Paolo Taticchi, to discuss everything from; effective online learning methods, the invaluable skills you learn from an MBA, to his passion for motorcycles, fishing and his family.
In the Spotlight this week is Adam Cunningham, MSc Finance student and UCL School of Management Unibuddy Ambassador. Adam tells us what he loved most about the programme and even thrived on the challenges it posed.
In the Spotlight this week is Jib Omokanye, a medical professional, artist and student on the UCL MBA. Jib tells us about his experience on the programme and how it is helping him tackle ‘unknown unknowns’.
My UCL students are probably satiated of my Romanian stories that I infuse into my teaching, but here I am with fresh, crazy news from the land of Dracula!
I am running for mayor in a cluster of villages in one of the poorest districts of Southern Romania. And I plan to turn all inhabitants into vampires, to crown myself their ruler during these pandemic times. This is my solution for survival and prosperity at a time our lives have turned upside down.
Can blockchain technology revolutionise the art industry? Teaching Assistant for UCL School of Management, Marcos Fuentes and UCL summer affiliate Meaghan Gallagher’s joint paper looks into four key ways the British Museum could benefit from using blockchain technology and how some art boutiques are already making use of the innovative technology.
University life requires you to adapt to your surroundings, especially at UCL School of Management, is based in the hustle and bustle of the financial hub that is Canary Wharf. While trying to get a grip on the programme and starting at the school is nerve-wracking, trying to find some Halal food options around campus is a challenge in itself. Halal Food is food that’s processed according to Islamic Religion customs, such as reciting a prayer before slaughtering an animal for consumption, pork is not allowed, etc.
In the Spotlight this week is Joshua Wayoe former IMB and Entrepreneurship student. Joshua shares his experience studying undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at The School of Management and tells us about his work on as a part of the African and Caribbean Society and how he founded the podcast CultrTalk.
Choosing the right accommodation in London can be difficult, especially for an international student who doesn’t know the city well. There is a lot of uncertainty when you are about to start a new life as an international student. One thing is certain; you will need a place to stay. While preparing various documents and supplies to depart will be a huge hassle, securing accommodation beforehand can definitely ease the burden. It’s important to know what to look for and to know what to avoid. As long as you are prepared, house-hunting can be a lot of fun.
In the current economic climate and as we look to what the ‘new normal’ might entail, Carmen Bockeler from UCL Global Citizenship Programme Navigators shares why she thinks investing in female start-ups is important now more than ever.
As students, we always want to budget but sometimes we just don’t have the time to cook and take food to lectures. For any news starters finding your way around Canary Wharf can take some time, so I am sharing five of my favourite places to eat around Level 38 UCL School of Management in Canary Wharf.
I already miss grabbing something to eat at these spots. I hope you enjoy them too!
In the Spotlight this week is Frederick Asante, part-time MSc Management student and Student Representative. Frederick shares what it’s like being a part-time student on the programme and his experience as a Student Rep.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses around the world have struggled to survive in these new, harsh conditions that have affected industries across the board. Those that have managed to navigate through the rough seas, will now need to reset and adapt to the changed conditions. Senior Teaching Fellow, Rikke Duus explains why she believes at this time, it is more important than ever that business and management schools make a concerted effort to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of business.
In the Spotlight this week is UCL MBA with Peking University student Christian Jensen. Christian shares his vast array of experience working in different sectors and how his time as an entrepreneur drove him to start the UCL MBA with Peking University.
In recognition of UN’s Global Youth Skills Day, we caught up with UCL School of Management Alumnus Dean Celaj who, since graduating from our BSc Information Management for Business just last year, has launched his start up akademi.al - an e-learning platform for schools in his native Albania.
How does the negative media coverage of delayed mega-construction projects affect the project timeline and team productivity? UCL School of Management Teaching Assistant Marcos Fuentes supervised UCL Graduate Jack Graham on his research report considering just that.
The School of Management recently hosted its first ever Virtual Pitch Day for MSc Entrepreneurship. Contestants had to send their applications accompanied by a video elevator pitch to enter. The four most promising businesses were selected to participate. There was a diverse range of businesses chosen from health, finance, food to fashion. With only six minutes to pitch their innovative business ideas, contestants were put to the test.
In the Spotlight this week is UCL MBA student Wren Loucks. Studying and working in her full-time job as Head of Design at an accessible design company is challenging, but Wren feels energised & excited by what she is learning on the programme.
MBA student and UCL School of Management, Women In Management Book Club member Wren catches up with the founder of the Book Club Nina Seppala to find out why she started the group and what’s next on her reading list.
In the Spotlight this week is MSc Management Alumnus Benedict Beckenbauer. Benedict shares why he decided to leave working in the industry to undertake a master’s at UCL School of Management and his favourite things about his experience on the programme.
UCL recently caught up with School of Management MSc Entrepreneurship alumnus Chitraj (Raj) Singh, a former Risk Specialist turned Entrepreneur and founder of mental wellbeing start-up MindHug. When Chitraj left a successful career in financial services to pursue his passion and launch his start-up, he went against everything he had ever learnt as a Risk Specialist and he took a punt on himself and his innovative idea.
It’s important to stay positive and do the things you enjoy in lockdown. A few weeks ago, a group of staff at the School of Management put together a video of what we were getting up to during lockdown to stay upbeat and happy.
This week in the UK we are celebrating #VolunteersWeek. It’s a time to recognise and thank people for the fantastic contributions they make through volunteering throughout the year, most of which goes under the radar.
In the Spotlight this week is 2nd year BSc Information Management for Business Student and Student Representative Justice Fong. Justice shares what he hopes to do as Student Rep to further the student experience why he believes The School of Management acts as a catalyst that aims to supplement and foster growth.
Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to reflect on how we are caring for our own mental health and well-being, as well as how we can support others to care for theirs. This year the theme is Kindness Matters, which couldn’t be more relevant right now. Read about the great number of examples of kindness within our own SoM community since lockdown began.
In the spotlight this week is MREs student Aardra Chandra Mouli. She shared why mental wellbeing and keeping a good work-life balance is so important to her and how she has been adapting to the new remote working environment.
Mental health and well-being in higher education has been severely affected by the current global health crisis. UCL lecturer Marcos Fuentes and student Aleksandra Kwiatek suggest that machine learning is key to improving psychological and counselling services at universities.
In the Spotlight this week is MSc Business Analytics Student and Postgraduate Student Representative Ioana Buzelan. Ioana shares her experience from studying at The School for Management for her undergraduate and postgraduate degree and what she enjoys about being the Student Representative.
The UCL MBA with Peking University brings two world-leading universities together in Beijing, the heart of one of the largest and most dynamic economies in the world, and the place where the MBA programme takes place. Students also have the opportunity to complete elective courses in London during the summer months. The UCL MBA with Peking University combines the unique research and teaching strengths of the UCL School of Management and the Peking University National School of Development.
BSc Management Science alumni Jaykishen Gokani shares his experience interning at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a part of the Management Science programme at UCL School of Management and why he thinks internships are so important for students.
In our new blog series ‘In the Spotlight’ we’ve been catching up with staff, students & alumni to find out what’s on their lockdown reading lists, what advice they would give to their younger self and much more. Check out the first of the series, when we caught up with Student Representative, Adrian Matei
Sometimes procrastination can inspire and lead to good ideas, it’s actually the reason behind me writing this blog post for instance. However, to really create something good and of value, we need to be productive. But how can we possibly increase productivity when everything seems so inconsistent at the moment?
As Women’s History month drew to a close, we caught up with our highly successful alumnae, Joyce and Raissa de Haas, to reflect on their time as MSc Technology Entrepreneurship (now MSc Entrepreneurship) students, the reality of working as twin sisters and how UCL Bright Ideas assisted in taking their internationally prosperous business, Double Dutch Drinks, from concept to reality.
In response to COVID-19 outbreak and to ensure the safety of the UCL community, UCL has moved to virtual teaching for the remainder of the 2019/20 academic year. MSc Entrepreneurship student Melissa Chassi blogs about what it’s been like to be a student at UCL during the pandemic
MSc Finance student Jean-Baptiste Limonier recently organised a networking event for MSc Finance students from other universities to meet with recruiters, build relationships, and share their experiences. Jean-Baptiste blogs on what inspired him to organise this networking event.
The current global situation poses significant challenges to our psychological well-being. We sat down and had a think about positive ways to stay mentally healthy and happy. We have pulled together our top 10 recommendations, and hope these will help everyone to remain positive.
Throughout my career, I have seen first-hand that diversity and fair systems lead to positive outcomes within organisations, including innovative decision-making, better performance, and the psychological wellbeing of its members. Thus, naturally, I have adhered to diversity (gender, but also ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and job functions) as one of my key personal philosophies in running the School of Management.
PhD Student and Adjunct Teaching Fellow, Poornika Ananth shares her experiences working in the finance industry and academia and how equality at work is not enough, but that gender equality needs to start at home and in society in general.
This February we hosted the first of two Pitch Days for our MSc Entrepreneurship programme at UCL’s Innovation and Enterprise’s BaseKX. We heard from a number of very talented School of Management students about the exciting businesses they are working on.
Read why MSc Entrepreneurship student, Melissa, thinks our programme is a cut above the rest and why thinks any budding entrepreneurs should choose to study at UCL School of Management.
Amitabh Ghatak, Chief Product Officer at Molo Finance, delivered an insightful talk on digital customer engagement and value creation to School of Management’s BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) students.
MSc Management Student Ambassador, Veonie Wing Sze tells us why she thinks joining a society at UCL is a must whilst studying. “Life would be quite dull if all you did was study. Don’t you agree? I like to make the most of my time and experience different things, so I joined the Japanese society.”
My name is Jiaqi and I am a student ambassador for MSc in Management (Corporate Pathway). I would like to share my experience of choosing accommodation in London efficiently and effectively.
School of Management Alumni Ayush Baid’s eco-friendly, sustainable yet stylish kitchenware company, ellementry, has become a lead runner on the international e-commerce market. Hear how he developed the idea whilst studying at UCL School of Management.
Studying at UCL School of Management offers more than just great teaching. We create invaluable networking opportunities to show students how they can implement the skills they have developed on the programme in the workplace.
As the 2018-2019 academic year draws to a close, we thought it would be a great opportunity to look back at the two pitch events that were organised this year as part of the MSc Entrepreneurship program
Dr Anil Doshi, Lecturer in the Strategy and Entrepreneurship Group at the UCL School of Management, is UCL’s 1,000th HEA Fellow, after completing the University’s professional development scheme in the UCL Arena Centre. In this blog, Anil discusses what it’s like to be celebrated as the 1,000th Fellow in the institution and the benefits of becoming a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Last year, jokingly, after Alex had been hit by a car while cycling to University, I gave him the advice of wearing some reflective clothing so he could be seen.
Three years ago, I didn’t know anything about the Dutch city of Utrecht. Little did I know that I would be standing at the podium delivering a talk about how to apply natural language processing to graph theory, to identify intra-organizational knowledge holders. I journeyed to Utrecht from San Francisco after graduation, to speak at the International Network Analysis conference, XXXVIII Sunbelt Conference, about research that I conducted while at UCL.
There are many reasons why the MSc Entrepreneurship programme stands out; from being taught by high-profile academics, entrepreneurs and investors to offering one of the most practical ways to starting a business, second only to an incubator.
When I first moved to London, I was both impressed and overwhelmed by number of events happening. In the next 365 days, I embarked on an event marathon to explore, learn, and meet new people. I would go to 2-3 new events every week, attending an underground exhibition to the usual three-days conference.
In January 2018, we launched our very first campaign #WhoAmI, around our Flybery Women community. The aim of the campaign was not only to grow the community but also the awareness of the platform amongst active women. In the final part of our three-part series of blogs discussing our #WhoAmI campaign, we look at finding good influencers who aren’t just big names, but are right for you.
In January 2018, we launched our very first campaign #WhoAmI, around our Flybery Women community. The aim of the campaign was not only to grow the community but also the awareness of the platform amongst active women. In the second of our three-part series of blogs discussing our #WhoAmI campaign, we look a little closer at the story, the people, and the creative, behind the campaign.
In January 2018, we launched our very first campaign #WhoAmI, around our Flybery Women community. The aim of the campaign was not only to grow the community but also the awareness of the platform amongst active women.
We’ve written a series of short blogs which take you through building our campaign from idea, to engaging the community, and the results we saw (spoiler - they were pretty good). Hopefully, this might be of use to some of you, particularly those on the MSc Entrepreneurship, who are embarking on your own start-up journey.
When I introduce myself as an UCL MSc Finance student, I clearly feel external admiration because of the reputation of UCL and competitive candidate selection in the programme. But what about myself?
After two terms, I would say yes as I learn with talents, gain from opportunities, and grow stronger for my early career. The small class size makes me truly feel that I am cared about in the group, and everyone gets the chance to shine! I hope my experience in this new-born programme will help you learn more about it!
What a feeling… stepping out of the Canary Wharf station and realising that I would be studying on the 38th floor of the second tallest building in the UK!
I'm Kamil Bajolek, a former MSc Entrepreneurship student, and I want to share with you my story of turning a rough business idea into 'Flybery' - a successful startup.
Having spent several months studying at University College London, I feel obliged to give the world an update on how UCL truly is. Aside from providing a vast experience, I was surprised to see the level of diversity in the student community. I have never seen such diversity in one area, and did not expect to learn so much from students that represent 80 different countries. In fact, some students are seen working 12-13 hours after class, to deliver their very best in coursework and projects. If that does not count as immense dedication, I don’t know what does!
I am a student currently in my third year of my BSc Information Management for Business degree at UCL’s School of Management and I work part-time (though more often than not it feels like full-time!) as a Business Associate at True AI - a London-based start-up researching and commercialising conversational software using deep learning AI.
In addition to the Tel Aviv Trek, 20 other MSc Entrepreneurship students went to visit Silicon Valley - an area dubbed as the “centre of entrepreneurship” around the world - to learn entrepreneurship from the best representatives of cutting edge startups and venture capital (VC) firms.
At the end of May 2017, 23 MSc Entrepreneurship students, along with Progamme Director Simon Hulme, travelled to Tel Aviv to discover the Israeli startup ecosystem.
UCL School of Management’s BSc Information Management for Business (IMB) students were given the opportunity to learn more about cyber security and data management form Microsoft experts, Ian Farr and Chris Ayres.
The talk was delivered as part of the 2nd year Business in the Digital Age module, which explores the digital transformation of organizations, customers and societies.