How will it benefit you?<\/h3>\n\n- Free professional development:<\/strong> The Summer School provides a diverse range of interactive workshops under the themes of ‘How to…’ and ‘How do…’, designed to boost your leadership, strategic thinking, and industry-specific expertise<\/li>\n
- Hybrid learning options:<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re nearby or halfway across the world, you can participate in person or online \u2014 ensuring no one misses out on this transformative experience<\/li>\n
- Networking and collaboration:<\/strong> If you choose to attend in person, you\u2019ll enjoy exclusive networking drinks at the end of each day, reconnecting with old classmates and forging new professional connections<\/li>\n
- Award-winning experience:<\/strong> KBS is proud to have won a prestigious global award<\/a> for this initiative, highlighting the impact and excellence of our alumni-focused programmes<\/li>\n
- Workshops led by alumni and experts:<\/strong> Many sessions are facilitated by fellow alumni, offering real-world insights and a collaborative learning environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s in store?<\/h3>\n
The three-day programme, running from Wednesday 2 July to Friday 4 July, features a range of workshops tailored to help you stay ahead in your career. You can expect engaging sessions led by industry experts, KBS faculty, and fellow alumni, covering topics such as:<\/p>\n
\n- How to understand Fintechs and the value they could add to your organisation<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to engage with the future: debating reality, work, and life<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to co-create wellbeing through transformative collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to integrate AI with effective frameworks for risk management and business resilience<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to balance operational resilience with net-zero ambitions<\/a><\/li>\n
- How do we use our entrepreneurial skills to drive social and community change<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to deliver a sustainable approach for digital transformation in healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n
- How to reconcile NHS policy and practice: exploring the associations between NHS policy dynamics and widening health inequalities in England<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alumni participation has been instrumental in shaping the programme. For example, four out of eight workshops in 2024 were delivered by alumni (and again in 2025 no less than seven alumni will be presenting) demonstrating the strong engagement and contribution from the KBS network.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nReal impact: What alumni are saying<\/h3>\n
The Alumni Summer School has made a lasting impact on those who have attended. Here\u2019s what some of our participants have said:<\/p>\n
Shubhra Kamat (MBA 2022): “My experience at Kent Business School\u2019s Summer School on embedding AI in organisations was truly inspiring and transformative. I am immensely grateful to KBS for organising such a remarkable programme.”<\/p>\n
Stylianos Fontrier (MBA 1993): “The workshop sessions touched upon actual and hot global topics: health and social care, crisis decision-making, AI, sustainability, and resilience in organisational change. Kudos to the KBS MBA team for this great up-skilling opportunity \u2013 looking forward to the next one.”<\/p>\n
Yasamin Talebi (MSc International Management 2024): “This programme broadened my academic and professional horizons. It covered critical topics and fostered a stimulating environment for critical thinking and scholarly discourse.”<\/p>\n
Waqas Paracha (BBA 2010): “These informative sessions provided a great learning experience. Such seminars should take place regularly for alumni, so we keep growing and stay connected.”<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nWhy you shouldn\u2019t miss this<\/h3>\n
This is more than just an educational event \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to reconnect with the KBS community, gain fresh perspectives, and invest in your professional growth at no cost. Whether you join us on campus or online, the Alumni Summer School is designed to equip you with practical skills, valuable connections, and the inspiration to take your career to the next level.<\/p>\n
Register today!<\/h3>\n
Spaces are limited, so secure your place now!<\/strong>
\nFind the full programme and register here: Kent Business School Alumni Summer School<\/a><\/p>\nWe can\u2019t wait to welcome you back to Kent Business School this summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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The three-day programme, running from Wednesday 2 July to Friday 4 July, features a range of workshops tailored to help you stay ahead in your career. You can expect engaging sessions led by industry experts, KBS faculty, and fellow alumni, covering topics such as:<\/p>\n Alumni participation has been instrumental in shaping the programme. For example, four out of eight workshops in 2024 were delivered by alumni (and again in 2025 no less than seven alumni will be presenting) demonstrating the strong engagement and contribution from the KBS network.<\/p>\n The Alumni Summer School has made a lasting impact on those who have attended. Here\u2019s what some of our participants have said:<\/p>\n Shubhra Kamat (MBA 2022): “My experience at Kent Business School\u2019s Summer School on embedding AI in organisations was truly inspiring and transformative. I am immensely grateful to KBS for organising such a remarkable programme.”<\/p>\n Stylianos Fontrier (MBA 1993): “The workshop sessions touched upon actual and hot global topics: health and social care, crisis decision-making, AI, sustainability, and resilience in organisational change. Kudos to the KBS MBA team for this great up-skilling opportunity \u2013 looking forward to the next one.”<\/p>\n Yasamin Talebi (MSc International Management 2024): “This programme broadened my academic and professional horizons. It covered critical topics and fostered a stimulating environment for critical thinking and scholarly discourse.”<\/p>\n Waqas Paracha (BBA 2010): “These informative sessions provided a great learning experience. Such seminars should take place regularly for alumni, so we keep growing and stay connected.”<\/p>\n This is more than just an educational event \u2014 it\u2019s an opportunity to reconnect with the KBS community, gain fresh perspectives, and invest in your professional growth at no cost. Whether you join us on campus or online, the Alumni Summer School is designed to equip you with practical skills, valuable connections, and the inspiration to take your career to the next level.<\/p>\n Spaces are limited, so secure your place now!<\/strong> We can\u2019t wait to welcome you back to Kent Business School this summer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/a><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s in store?<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nReal impact: What alumni are saying<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\nWhy you shouldn\u2019t miss this<\/h3>\n
Register today!<\/h3>\n
\nFind the full programme and register here: Kent Business School Alumni Summer School<\/a><\/p>\n