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Marketing Insight Series: Hear from the Co-founders

16 November 2018

Co-founders Laura Chamberlain and Faye Neivens share their thoughts on the "inclusive, inspirational, and transformative" world of the Marketing Insight Series.

Revamping the way student’s study - Raphael’s library booking app

12 November 2018

International Management student Raphael Nahoum discusses how one of his undergraduate modules inspired him to turn his library seat booking app into a reality.

Alejandra's tips for Investment Banking internship success

29 October 2018

Alejandra Yanes, a fourth year BSc International Management student, discusses her journey gaining a summer internship at The Royal Bank of Canada in London

Problem Solvers: How Alexander Lempka and Sebastian Spiteri Help Blockchain Projects Succeed

08 October 2018

The recent emergence of blockchain technology has been a popular topic amongst students. Undergraduate student Alexander and business partner Sebastian have built a business that provides localisation services, investment solutions and roadshow events to various blockchain projects.

How to make the most out of an Open Day

01 June 2018

With our Open Days coming up in June and October, we thought it would be good to share some of our top tips so that you can make the most out of attending an Open Day at the University of Warwick.

Student insight - Making the most of your year

21 August 2017

In this postgraduate student insight blog, we have asked our Masters students what advice they would give to new starters.

Careers blog: Make the most of WBS careers services

26 September 2018

The WBS careers service, provided by the WBS CareersPlus team and Corporate Relationships team, is recognised as a valuable and helpful resource for students looking for employment

How the career services at WBS can help you secure a summer internship

24 September 2018

This summer James completed two internships, the first at Invesco Perpetual, the second at KPMG. In this blog, James discusses the process he went through to gain those internships and the advice that he would give to others looking for work experience.

My experience as an exchange student at Warwick Business School

26 March 2018

In this blog we talk to Mohammad-Ali Samuraee, who came to Warwick Business School from HEC Montréal in Canada on the undergraduate exchange programme.

Building your career network: resilience, etiquette and selling your skills

03 September 2018

Davina Noonan, Careers Coach at WBS, discusses how you can build your career network and secure your dream job.

Starting at University - Henry's experience

30 July 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Henry Fong talks about the four things that he was most excited about when he started at Warwick Business School.

Meet the societies: Warwick Business School Society (WBSS)

24 July 2018

Warwick Business School Society (WBSS) introduce themselves and discuss how they create value for their members by offering services such as their buddy scheme.

Student insight: Making the most of your year at WBS

22 August 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Masters students discuss how you can make the most out of your year at WBS, from getting involved in societies to staying on top of your workload.

MSc Business with Consulting: Starting my own freelancer platform

22 August 2018

Sahan Suman, MSc Business with Consulting student and Founder and CEO of Bubble, shares his experiences of setting up a freelancer platform whilst studying for his MSc

How to make the most of your time at the University of Warwick

21 August 2018

For the students getting ready to start university this time of the year can be exciting but it is also a big change and for some the first time moving away from home. We asked second year student Nadia to list her top tips when it comes to transitioning into University life.

MSc Management study trip: Argentina

17 August 2018

Siying Yu, MSc Management student, shares her experience of taking part in a study trip to Argentina as part of her course

How to build a successful career path on the Executive MBA

25 June 2018

Sarah Jackson, Careers Manager, discusses how to best utilise the wide range of careers services available to participants on the Executive MBA in order to build a successful career path.

MSc Management study trip: University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa

31 July 2018

Derek Debrah, MSc Management student, shares his experience of taking part in a study trip to the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, South Africa, as part of his course

MSc Management study trip: Solvay Business School, Brussels

31 July 2018

Arpit Akhaury, MSc Management student, shares his experience of taking part in a study trip to Solvay Business School, Brussels, as part of his course

Shachi’s story: Working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney

23 July 2018

Shachi Banthia, a third year BSc Management with intercalated year student, is currently working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney in London. In this blog, she speaks about her role at Disney, why she decided to take an intercalated year and how the WBS Careers team helped her.

How to use consultancy and group projects to accelerate your career

25 July 2018

Consultancy and group projects can help you to address business challenges, uncover new opportunities, and refine innovation and growth strategies. Careers expert Monica Garcia-Romero discusses how real life business projects could open the door to your next career move.

Student insight: Societies on campus

18 July 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Masters students discuss their experience of joining societies and how they have shaped their student life.

Careers blog: Capitalising on your investment

18 July 2018

Peter Burnham, Careers Coach at WBS, discusses how you can capitalise on your investment.

Starting a business at WBS

28 July 2017

Tom shares his experience of managing a start-up while studying BSc Management, and his plans to build a warehouse facility run entirely on renewable energy.

Meet the societies: Warwick Consulting Society (WCS)

05 October 2017

In this meet the society blog, Warwick Consulting Society (WCS) share what their society has to offer to its members and how they came to be awarded ‘Best University Society 2017’.

How Alexis is using his business knowledge to shape the next generation of Art Collectors and Investors

27 June 2018

After the recent success of his first art exhibition, undergraduate student Alexis D'armau De Bernede discusses how his business skills taught on his degree inspired him to pursue his business venture helping the next generation of art collectors.

Distance learning MBA: How to make the most of Warwick Weeks

27 June 2018

Warwick Weeks are designed to embed your learning, enrich your studies and allow you to grow your network. Careers Manager, Sarah Jackson, shares some advice on how you can get the most from the experience.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: Thinking from an ethical standpoint

11 June 2018

MSc Finance student Alex Dickerson shares his thoughts on how a recent trip to take part in a bespoke ‘Ethical Leadership Program’ at Rutgers Business School, New Jersey, helped him to consider the ethical dilemmas he may face in the financial industry after graduating.

Visiting Rutgers Business School: The importance of ethics

11 June 2018

MSc Finance student Jinghao Cheng shares her experiences of a recent trip to Rutgers Business School, New Jersey, to take part in their custom-made ‘Ethical Leadership Program’.

What it is like to be a finalist at the Undergraduate of the Year Awards

31 May 2018

This year two of our WBS undergraduate students were finalists in the Innovation category of the TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards. We caught up with them to hear about their experience.

How to make the most of summer on campus

14 June 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Nadia Tancheva discusses what she loves about campus in the summer and how to make the most of the activities and events on offer.

How my Undergraduate course at WBS helped shape my career

06 June 2018

Hanna studied BSc International Management with a year abroad in Beijing and Sydney. After university, she moved to Dublin, and now works as a Sales Program Manager at Dropbox. In this blog, she talks about the values that influenced her career choices.

Exam Preparation: Finding your ideal revision spot on campus

16 May 2018

The time has come to prepare for those summer examinations. In this blog, James shares his ideal study locations on campus and his revision methods to help you prepare.

Working on a live marketing brief with the British Heart Foundation

21 May 2018

MSc Marketing & Strategy student Becky Larry-Izamoje shares her experience of her recent trip to The Shard to work on a live marketing brief with the British Heart Foundation. Students were tasked with coming up with a marketing strategy for the charity, and presented their ideas to a panel of judges.

Yasmine's Top 5 Revision Tips

01 May 2018

Do you have exams coming up soon and thinking about how best to revise? To help you prepare, we asked Yasmine to share her top revision tips to help you study smarter.

How will the Full-time MBA help me reach my career goals?

24 May 2018

Monica Garcia-Romero, Careers Manager, discusses how to make the make the most of the careers support available to Full-time MBAs.

Business student insight: Taking part in group work

23 May 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Business Masters students discuss their thoughts on group work, from gaining global perspectives to developing communication skills.

Finance student insight: Choosing your electives & working in a group

23 May 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Finance Masters students discuss their thoughts on group work and choosing their elective modules.

Student insight: Taking part in group work

23 May 2018

In this month’s postgraduate insight blog, our Specialist Masters students discuss their thoughts on group work, from gaining global perspectives to becoming more aware of their own weaknesses and strengths.

Careers blog: Building your MBA network

15 May 2018

Careers Manager, Krishna Ruparelia, outlines the top five ways to make the most of your MBA network.

Anika's Story: Turning my passion into a business

11 May 2018

In this Undergraduate blog, Anika Khosla discusses how she used her entrepreneurial mindset to create Nikki’s Bakery and how the modules on her course at WBS has helped her build her business.

Careers blog: The importance of co-curricular activities

23 April 2018

Impress recruiters by taking part in co-curricular activities to improve all aspects of your CV, says Alison Collins, Careers Manager

Career Services for WBS Undergraduate Students

23 April 2018

The WBS CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for Warwick Business School students. In this blog, we find out about the services our undergraduate students get access to when they join WBS.

Anna’s experience living on and off campus

19 April 2018

In your first year of University you are most likely to be living on campus, but in the second year you may need to find local accommodation. In this blog, Anna discusses her experience of living on and off campus and the benefits to both options.

Sports Clubs and Societies at Warwick

16 March 2018

In this blog our undergraduate students discuss the sports clubs and societies that are available at the University of Warwick.

An Interview with BSc Management alumnus Hugh Thomas

01 December 2017

Hugh Thomas shares his experience at WBS and how he began his own business working with his friend Joe Benn to create Ugly Drinks.

Amit Kandola - Gaining practical and theoretical skills with WBS and the Department of Economics

31 January 2018

In this blog, we asked recent graduate Amit Kandola about life as a Masters student at WBS

Living on campus - An insight into Warwick’s Undergraduate Accommodation

16 April 2018

There are many things to consider when thinking about where to live in your first year at University, in this blog we asked undergraduate student Milica to give us an overview of the accommodation on campus.

My journey from studying at WBS to working at Google

05 February 2018

Edouard Chopinaud shares his experience of studying BSc Management with a placement year in Canada and explains how his time at WBS has helped him progress in his career.

The transition from school to university

29 January 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Milica Scepanovic discusses her journey starting at Warwick Business School and what she enjoys most about university life.

Digital marketing in action at The Shard

09 April 2018

MSc Management of Information Systems & Digital Innovation student Malika Dulkairova shares her thoughts on her trip to The Shard to hear from guest speakers from companies including LinkedIn and Jellyfish, as part of the elective module ‘Digital Marketing Technology & Management’