BBS News
May 2013
Boot Camp for Applicants Amazing, Say Participants
University applicants got a crash course in success during the Brunel Business Boot Camp, which took place from 20 – 22 February 2013. A second Boot Camp will be organised by Brunel Business School at the beginning of April 2013.Postgraduate Scholarships Available Now
Brunel University announced that it will offer Academic Excellence Scholarships to postgraduate students. The scholarships are more generous than ever before and make studying for a Business and Management degree more accessible for high quality applicants. These scholarships are offered to UK/EU and International students who have a first class degree from a UK university (studied in the UK or abroad).
More Brunel MBA international graduates able to work in UK this year
The UKBA have announced an extension to the Graduate Entrepreneur scheme for 2013, which will allow each Higher Education Institution to endorse up to 10 places on the scheme for MBA graduates, in addition to the 10 places for graduates of any subject. In general, the UKBA expanded the scheme from April 2013 to include an additional 1000 places for talented international MBA graduates
Softcat and BBS join forces to improve students’ career prospects
The Brunel Business School Business Life programme is developing an exciting opportunity for our current students in collaboration with the HR department of Softcat, a leading IT reseller in UK. Softcat won a host of awards, including their most recent ‘Business of the Year 2012’ award, and the Business School is proud to enjoy a close working relationships with the company which in turn directly benefits our students.April 2013
British Library visits BBS to encourage better use of resources
Brunel Business School had a visit from the British Library last Thursday. Around 40 BBS staff and PhD students attended the talk, which focused on the business resources held at the British Library.CIPD accredits Brunel Business School’s HRM programmes
Brunel Business School is proud to announce the accreditation of MSc Human Resources Management and MSc Human Resources and Employment Relations by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
MBA pilgrimage to birthplace of Spitfire and Lancaster bomber
As part of The Brunel MBA programme of company visits, students visited the Jaguar plant earlier this year at its base in Coventry with MBA lecturers Professor Michael Bourlakis and Dr Emel Aktas
PhD programme was self-actualisation, said 62-year-old Nigerian Exec
As we near the end of the academic year 2012/13 we look back at some of the best achievements of Brunel Business School and our Students. One of the successes we look back on with special fondness certainly belongs to 62-year-old Chris Ogbechie who successfully defended his PhD thesis on “Key Determinants of Effective Board of Directors – Evidence from Nigeria”.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Brunel Business School Professor
In recognition of his contribution to accounting and research, Professor Robin Jarvis received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA) at the annual conference in April 2013.Remarkable Women of Brunel Business School
Prof Ruth Simpson, Dr Savita Kumra and Kay Haig from Brunel Business School received a Remarkable Women award from Brunel University. They, and other nominated women, are ideal role models and their achievement is an inspiration to all at the University. Congratulations!BBS investigates Occupational Health for Small Firms
Dr Raffaella Valsecchi (Principal Investigator) and Professor Neil Anderson from Brunel Business School received a British Academy research grant to investigate new developments in the delivery of Occupational Health Services to Small Firms. Their proposed research will create a different understanding of occupational health (OH) by investigating the new multi-channel “Health for Work Adviceline” (telephone help-line/advice on-line) set up to support small medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The need to provide alternative ways of delivery of OH services across small businesses is important for two main reasons. First, the most common barrier to employers investing in the health and well-being of their employees is the lack of appropriate information advice. Second, managers in small business do not invest in occupational health service because they cannot see a convincing business case.
March 2013
Linking Research With Teaching And Practice: The Corporate Heritage Of The London Taxi
Mr Malcolm Linskey, a past master of the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers was guest of honour for the group presentations delivered by the 50 MSc Postgraduate students on the corporate brand management and consultancy elective as part of the MSc in Applied Corporate Brand Management Degree.
Students nominate NetApp for Best Placement Employer
Brunel Business School recognised the Best Placement Employer at a ceremony in February awarding the prize to NetApp. NetApp is a global data storage company with its headquarter in California but it is also a local employer based in Stockley Park that has been recruiting Brunel students in the last 3 years. The relationship between Brunel Business School and NetApp is at a strategic level. Both organisations are keen to retain local talent and add value to the local economy by working alongside each other in graduate retention.Professor Balmer co-organises The Third International Symposium on Heritage, History and Nostalgia in Sweden
On the 7th and 8th March, 2013 Professor John M.T. Balmer founder and chairman of the international Symposium on Heritage, History and Nostalgia along with colleagues from Sweden - Dr Anna Blombäck and Dr Olof Brunninge-have organised the third symposium of this heritage symposium series.February 2013
Prof Jarvis to review bank lending to SMEs in Wales
Professor Robin Jarvis, Professor of Accounting in Brunel Business School, Brunel University has been appointment to an Advisory Review Panel to establish whether High Street banks are meeting the funding needs of Welsh SMEs.Management students prepare for International Study Tour to Turkey
Seven of this year’s MSc Management students will be given an opportunity to take part in a Business Tour to Istanbul, Turkey in May 2013, following the success of last year’s Istanbul tour.Brunel to join David Willetts MP on visit to the Gulf region
Professor Zahir Irani, Head of Brunel Business School, has been invited to join Rt Hon. David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, alongside senior representatives from institutions such as Imperial, Open University, and the University of Southampton on an upcoming visit of Qatar and UAE.
Brunel Business School celebrates academic partnership with CILT
Brunel Business School is celebrating becoming an Academic Partner to the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, CILT(UK), the professional body for those working in transport and logistics.January 2013
Professor Ulf Andersson’s visits BBS
Professor Ulf Andersson who is a Professor of Strategy and International Management at Copenhagen Business School accepted an invitation from Professor Suma Athreye and the CEIBIEM group in order to present his renowned research work on subsidiary external embeddedness and meet up with members of faculty and PhD students of the CEIBIEM group.
BBS launches Drop-In Wednesdays for prospective students
An opportunity to drop-in from 2pm to 4pm and ask us any questions you have about studying at Brunel Business School. Our Drop-in Wednesdays @ BBS are for everyone interested in studying with us.
Sustainability Symposium 25th January 2013
As part of the marketing research group’s symposia series for 2012-2013 Dr Geraldine Cohen, Christine Scandelous and Dr Suraksha Gupta organized a very successful one day symposium which was well-attended by the marketing research group’s faculty and PhD community.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport to present Plaque to BBS
Brunel Business School is to receive the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport CILT (UK) Plaque in recognition of its status as a CILT Corporate Academic Partner. The Plaque will be presented on 6th February 2013.
Prestigious academic award for ACCA’s small business expert
The British Accounting and Finance Association has announced that Robin Jarvis, Professor in Accounting at Brunel Business School, has won a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the contribution he has made to the advancement of the accounting and finance academic community. He will receive the award at the 2013 BAFA Annual Conference in April.
Malaysian Small Grant Award Given To Dr Sharifah Alwi
Dr Alwi has received the award from the Research Cluster on Social Science University of Malaya
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