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KBS launches Higher Degree Apprenticeships (HDA)
Higher Degree Apprenticeships enable those already in work to further their studies and skills, with funding available through a government scheme. The University of Kent … Read more
Expert Comment: Voters Make Choices Based on Looks – but This Doesn’t Help Them Pick the Best Politicians
Voters are wrong to think they can pick the best politician based on their looks, according to new research which shows this leads to less … Read more
The Power of Mentoring
Kent Business School’s ASPIRE Project Officer, Rebecca Smith, examines the importance of having mentors – people who take the time to help you learn and … Read more
Student Comment: Summer at the European Innovation Academy
As a finalist at the 2016/2017 Business Start-Up Journey, BSc Business and Management student, Laura Candrian, was given the opportunity to attend the European Innovation … Read more
Expert Comment: Gender Pay Gap Figures – the First Step to Change?
With the recent release of gender pay gap figures by businesses within the UK employing 250 people or more, the topic of unequal pay in … Read more
One year until Brexit: How is it shaping up?
It’s hardly been out of the news since the vote to leave the EU was announced over 18 months ago. Now, the UK is just … Read more
Course Profile: MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics
Over the past decade it’s become pretty clear that the future of most businesses will be driven as much by understanding and acting on data … Read more
Enhance your studies with Kent Business School’s Summer School
Whether you’re looking to continue your business studies throughout the summer, branch out from your current course or experience a new setting and way of … Read more
Eight Reasons to Study in Medway
There are many reasons why Medway should be high on your list of places to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study. Here are just a few … Read more
How to Apply for an MBA
A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Kent Business School (KBS) can really help your career take off. It aims to build on your existing … Read more
Expert Comment: Businesses Moving to Foreign Soil, Is It a Symbolic Blow or Is This Part and Parcel of International Business Developments?
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
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