Around this time last year, Facebook (which seems to know me unnervingly well) insisted that I answer a question. I say it “insisted” because I tried to resist: yes, I’d been browsing MBA programmes and researching the effects of identity in the workplace, but no it was not a good time. In fact, by any…
Category: Student Life at Henley
The postgraduate field trip experience!
Our Marketing postgraduate students are currently on a study field trip in Lugano, Switzerland. We caught up with Maria-Anna, one of the students, to find out how she is finding the opportunity to work with international companies… What preparation did you have to do before the trip? We had to prepare for two presentations; one…
Universities Business Challenge: the Grand Final
This article was written on the day of the final by Dr Carol Padgett, Head of Undergraduate Programmes at Henley Business School. The journey to the final began at the start of the autumn term when I met students to tell them about the benefits of competing in the Universities Business Challenge. I promised them…
Varsity: what is it & who takes part?
As the end of term creeps up on us, one of the biggest events at the University of Reading is about to take place, Varsity! Every year we compete against Oxford Brookes in a gruelling day of sporting competitions, from Rugby to Archery, everybody gets involved in the team spirit. To get excited for the…
How I benefited from an MBA
“Social action gives students the mentality, ‘Oh, I can do something for someone else and I am doing it. This makes me feel really good.’” Senior Leader in school, March 2017 You may wonder what this quote has to do with an MBA. In fact, this quote reflects my Management Research Challenge topic, where I…
Student Volunteering
Whilst studying at the University of Reading I have had the opportunity to work for Henley Business School as part of the student digital engagement team. Within this blog I hope to share my experiences of volunteering at Reading University whilst also being a student… As a fourth year student, I wanted to make the…
Sam Meets… Simon Grosse
Whiteknights at the University of Reading is a home for many; students, academics; small businesses, even ducks and swans. One organisation that truly considers Whiteknights as home is a business called Foundation SP, a business based at the enterprise centre in Early gate. Foundation SP is an award-winning Technology Company that provides dynamic technology solutions….
6 Festive Ways To Have Fun this Holiday Season
Staying in Reading over the holidays? Fear not, you aren’t alone. Plenty of people will still be kicking around campus, and just because school is out of session doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of Christmas activities for you to take part in. We’ve rounded up six activities for you to enjoy in the next…
How to support students with their recruitment and early career anxieties
A couple of weeks ago, I attended a breakfast in central London kindly hosted by GTI. The discussion mainly centred around supporting students with their mental health. We talked about the latest piece of research by Trendence UK which looked at supporting students whilst in the application process and with their transition to the world…
Visit Days – Who, what, where?
Congratulations on your hard work so far and receiving your offer from Henley Business School! Your To Do List Secure your grades! Think of some questions. Write down these questions about University courses, life and experience. Decide if Henley is the place you would like to spend the next best three years of your life….
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