Our student blogger Laurice is part of the Respect the No Campaign, where she holds the post of Outreach Officer on the Medway Campus. This … Read more
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IWD: ‘If we don’t have everyone succeed equally, then we all fail’
Rebecca Smith is External Engagement Manager for Kent Business School, starting her working life as Project Officer for ASPIRE – which has helped launch dozens … Read more
IWD Embracing Equity: ‘Breaking the glass ceiling is championing others’
Professor Kathy Kotiadis is Professor of Operational Research at Kent Business School. She is cofounder of PartiSim and has been commended officially for her work … Read more
IWD Dr Sam Evans: ‘Bringing to light the realities of inequality is powerful’
Dr Samantha Evans is a lecturer in Human Resources Management and diversity lead for Kent Business School. As an academic, her research centres on inequality … Read more
‘I will mentor and empower girls with the tools to become change makers’
Inetina Ebitonmor who is studying for her MBA at Kent Business School, is an expert in Financial Markets in Lagos, Nigeria. Working in a largely … Read more
Employee Appreciation Day: Easing the pain of recessional cost cutting
As we stare into the face of a recession, many businesses will be thinking about cost-cutting measures to secure their financial future. On the back … Read more
Trading game winner: ‘My goal was to make as much money as I could!’
Last December students studying BSc Finance and Investment were able to take part in an exciting trading game competition, led by Dr Nikolaos Voukelatos. Each participant … Read more
KBS alumna Radio 1Xtra’s Fee Mak: ‘Business is everything – right?’
Fee Mak started her career as a child star in West End musicals like Billy Elliott and the Royal Ballet. When it came to choosing … Read more
Kent’s National Apprenticeship Awards 2023: Winner Spotlight
The National Apprenticeship awards took place on Wednesday 8 February at the Darwin Conference Centre, University of Kent. Here, to celebrate National Apprenticeship Awareness Week … Read more
‘My KBS learnings in marketing strategy really set me up for this role’
Shamiso Pemhiwa studied Marketing at Kent Business School and landed a graduate internship with Reckitt, who own many well-known hygiene, health and nutrition brands. ‘I … Read more
TFL General Management Apprentice: ‘It will set you up for life’
Max Van Den Berg is taking a Level 6 General Management Apprenticeship with Kent Business School, working for TFL Santander Cycle Hire as Operations Manager. … Read more
Professor Ozkan: ‘My mission is to make students excited about finance’
Our new Head of Department of Accounting and Finance is Professor Aydin Ozkan. Dr Ozkan has over 20 years of experience in his field. Here … Read more
KBS apprentice Ella: ‘I’ve gained an understanding of all the key HR areas’
Did you know that the University of Kent offers apprenticeship opportunities within our many professional services roles? Apprentices like Ella Minter pictured above, can join … Read more
Accounting and Finance Grad: How my French Year in Industry inspired a career in Europe
Diya Tarachand completed her BSc Accounting and Finance with a Year in Industry in 2019. She is now a Financial Auditor at BDO Luxembourg. ‘When … Read more
KBS’s Dr Trevor Gerhardt on UCAS Apprenticeship Podcast
Dr Trevor Gerhardt, Director of Studies for Higher Degree Apprentices at Kent Business School has appeared on a UCAS Choices Podcast Getting Ahead with Apprenticeships. … Read more
National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Day in the life of an IBM Apprentice
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2023 runs from 6th to 13th February and celebrates the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider … Read more
My Turkish Year in Industry: ‘I have made connections for life’
Henry Knight is a BSc International Business student working a Year in Industry abroad, in Turkey for a natural gas company TNBG as a Commercial … Read more
Accounting and Finance Alumna: ‘KBS pushed me to reach my potential’
What was your dream job as a child, and what is your dream job now? As a child I dreamed of becoming a ballerina but … Read more
‘Taking a BSc in Accounting and Finance ignited something in me’
Moatazbellah Farid started his academic life studying BSc Accounting and Finance at Kent Business School before moving on to a Master’s in Finance, a PhD … Read more
Professor Kate Robinson: ‘Veganism and the Choice for Producers’
To launch KBS’s contribution to the UN PRME 10th Anniversary events, Professor Catherine Robinson provides some reflections on Veganuary, the environmental and business consequences of … Read more