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Category: thought leadership
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
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
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
Teaching in Innovative Ways: Flipped Learning at Kent Business School
Students at Kent Business School Medway are benefiting from an innovative learning experience. Find out more about flipped learning in our blog post. What is … Read more
Expert Comment: Building Blockchain Technology into the Global Food Supply Chain
As our current global population of around seven billion is expected to approach over nine billion by 2050, the food industry will face huge pressure … Read more
Expert Comment: There’s no such thing as a Free Bet
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on June 23rd that they are taking enforcement action against several online gambling operators. This has shone a … Read more
Expert Comment: Uber CEO Quit due to ‘Toxic’ Culture and Lack of Profits
Dr Michael Koch, Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Kent Business School, comments on Travis Kalanick’s resignation as CEO of Uber. ‘Travis … Read more
Student Comment: Renewable Energy does not Depend on Global Warming
The debate about climate change is childish. All too often the debate resembles a playground fight, with mudslinging and name-calling. However, a more rational focus … Read more
Expert Comment: Barclays charged with Fraud in Qatar Case
Barclays bank, its former Chief Executive John Varley, and three of its other former senior executives have been charged with fraud by the Serious Fraud … Read more
How Digital Marketing has Revolutionised Elections
The use of digital marketing in politics has dramatically changed the way campaigns are managed and how voters interact with their elected members of parliament. … Read more
Why Sustainability is Important in Business
As part of this quarter’s theme of Sustainability and Ethical Business, we’re sharing the views from our academic community. Dr Adolf Acquaye is a Senior … Read more
Survey Results: Career Change and Change Management
As part of last quarter’s theme of Career Change and Change Management, we asked our social media followers to participate in a survey on how they … Read more
The Chinese Economy – A Wall: Constrain, Protect, or Lead?
Will China overtake the US and become the new No.1 economy of the world? “God created the world, the rest was made in China,” sings … Read more
Career Change: Do Successful Employees follow particular Career Paths?
As part of this quarter’s theme of Career Change and Change Management, we’re sharing the views from our academic community. Dr Michael Koch is Lecturer … Read more
Financial Markets and Risk: Brexit Survey Results
As part of last quarter’s theme of Financial Markets and Risk we asked our social media followers to participate in a survey on how they thought … Read more
Post-Trump Volatility: The Trouble with Wasps
Does the EU have more to worry about than the US…? The trouble with wasps The election of Donald Trump caused plenty of buzz on … Read more
How is the Stock Market Affected by Black Friday?
As part of our quarterly theme of Financial Markets and Risk we’re looking at current financial trends, hearing from finance academics and giving insights into … Read more
Opinion: Is President Trump good for the Economy?
As part of this quarter’s theme of Financial Markets and Risk we asked our portfolio of Kent Business School Academics to share their views on … Read more
Workplace Happiness: What’s the Secret?
As part of this quarter’s theme of Wellbeing and Happiness in the Workplace we asked our portfolio of Kent Business School Academics to share their … Read more