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
Category: Blog
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
An Interview with PhD Marketing Scholarship Recipient: Ireene Leoncio
For more than a decade, Ireene Leoncio, an international PhD scholarship student, worked in brand management and marketing for Unilever and Nestle in Asia before … Read more
What Effect is Social Media Having on our Mental Health?
We are all guilty of mindlessly scrolling through our social media feeds, whether that be on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. According to Deloitte, ‘No other … Read more
KBS Alumni Profile – Panagiotis Mitropoulos – NFX Planner & Transport Operator
Panagiotis Mitropoulos graduated with an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Kent Business School in 2015. Since then, he has been promoted to … Read more
Enactus Kent: Become a Responsible Leader
Many Kent Business School students are members of Enactus, a student-led community action group. Find out what Enactus Kent are getting up to and how … Read more
Introducing Timi: Kent Business School Student Experience Assistant
Timi Olayika is the new Student Experience Assistant based at Kent Business School Medway. In his blog, Timi tells you a little about himself and … Read more
Reasons to Join the Business Start-Up Journey (Even if you Don’t Want to Start a Business)
On 22 November the Business Start-Up Journey will launch for the new academic year welcoming students from the School of Economics, the School of Computing … Read more
The Business Start-Up Journey: Meet Jason Marshall, ASPIRE Tech Entrepreneur in Residence
As part of Kent Business School’s Business Start-Up Journey, a programme which aims to support the next generation of entrepreneurs, Kent Business School has appointed … Read more
Gaining Soft Skills at University
There is no doubt that every business school student should take part in group work as part of their programme. Having a repertoire of soft … Read more
Influencer Marketing: When Personal Interests Become Commercial
Today, checking and using social media websites such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram has become a part of people’s daily routine. Along with the … Read more