After an announcement made on March 15 2018, Unilever, maker of many household consumer goods such as Persil washing powder and Magnum ice cream just … Read more
Category: Blog
World Consumer Rights Day: Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer
March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day – an annual event inspired by US President John F Kennedy who, on this day in 1962, addressed … Read more
Kent Business School Students Help Streamline Clinical Care at BMI The Chaucer Hospital
In early 2017 BMI The Chaucer Hospital reached out to Kent Business School (KBS) in order to better understand staff and patient flows around the … Read more
Celebrating Sheroes #PressforProgress
This is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and the 8th of March marks a day of progression … Read more
The Business Start-Up Journey 2018-19
The Business Start-Up Journey is an inspirational programme which brings student business start-up ideas to life. This 12-week co-curricular programme will provide you with a … Read more
Expert Comment: Could REF be Replaced by Google Scholar?
In an article published in Research Fortnight, Professor John Mingers has called into question the methodology of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) and suggested … Read more
Student Comment: Perseverance and Drive – How the Business Start-Up Journey has helped my Business
Kent Business School’s 12-week extra-curricular Business Start-Up Journey (BSUJ) has quickly gained traction since it began back in November 2015, helping an array of bright … Read more
Winning Ways for Kent Business School MBA Student
It was an award-winning end to 2017 for part-time MBA student, Will Scobie (holding trophy), who achieved global recognition with an award for international crisis … Read more
Christina Mackay: 2018 – the Year of Investment in Start-ups
Entrepreneurship is thriving in Kent and it’s showing no signs of stopping. Start-ups are being supported from every angle – by the University, the Council … Read more
Alumni Profile: Alex Sowther, UK Planning and Performance Manager – Emerging Markets at Deliveroo
Alex Sowther has been working at Deliveroo for almost two years and has progressed within the company to the position of UK Planning and Performance … Read more
12 Days of Christmas: Festive Things to Do in the Holidays for Kent Students
Whether you’re staying in Canterbury or Medway over the holidays, or just looking for something Christmassy to do in your final days on campus. As … Read more
How to Apply for PhD Funding
According to data from the Student Loans Company, the outstanding Student Loans Debt in the UK has more than doubled between 2011 and 2017 and … Read more
KBS Undergraduate Launches Notify Kickstarter Campaign
Chris Hurley is an ambitious Kent Business School student currently looking to source funding to support the launch of Notify, a communal online learning app … Read more
Research Perspective: Does Personality Determine Career Success?
My current topic bears the title “Personality, Risk-taking Attitude, and Career Outcomes: Evidence from the UK Household Longitudinal Study”. As the title aims to convey, … Read more
Student Comment: Did Retailers Misunderstand Jordan?
Last year, some of the most internationally successful retailers exited the Jordanian market. I am not talking about small brand names, I am talking about … Read more
Student Comment: Who is Responsible for Child Obesity?
According to the Guardian, in 2008 the city of Los Angeles issued a ban on opening fast food outlets in certain areas to reduce the … Read more
Why is User Experience (UX) the Next Crucial Soft Skill?
When you think of a designer, you’d be forgiven for picturing the stereotypical image of a young spectacled freelancer, typically sketching a colourful and aesthetically … Read more
Dr Bell Ihua: How My PhD Helped Me
Dr Bell Ihua graduated with a PhD in Management Science from Kent Business School at the University of Kent in 2012. Since then, he has … Read more
Applications Open: Digital Ambassador Scheme
We’re looking for new and returning students who are interested in joining our paid Digital Ambassador programme. As a Digital Ambassador, you’ll represent Kent Business … Read more
Student Comment: Why is Now a Good Time to Invest in Thailand?
In recent years, Thailand has joined the AEC, which is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Community. It is a way to promote economic, … Read more



















