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Whether you are a business, a charity, or a public sector organisation, the University of Kent’s worldclass expertise can help you.

At Kent Business School we engage with businesses and other organisations in many ways:

Placements, internships, taking part in student projects or academic research are just some of the ways in which we can work with you.

Please sign up for our ebulletin which contains news of networking and events, funding opportunities, placements and more: sign up here or email KBSBusiness@kent.ac.uk

Here are just some of the upcoming events

MBA Briefing 2023 Wednesday 8 February, 13.00-14.00 GMT

Become the leader your business needs and unleash your true potential with an MBA from Kent. To learn more about our MBA programme focusing on Sustainable Innovation, Diversity in Leadership, and Entrepreneurship, join us for our next briefing session with Debbie Kemp, our MBA Director on Wednesday 8 February, 13.00-14.00 GMT.

http://bit.ly/3WszFex

Help 2 Grow Management Programme On-boarding Monday 13 February 2023 12-week Hybrid learning with 4 face-to-face modules University of Kent, Chatham Maritime, Medway campus, ME4 4AG

Kent Business Schools has some limited places remaining for the 90% funded Leadership and Management Course H2G:M. The cost to the business is £750, with 90% of the remaining cost being paid for by the Government. If you are interested in this programme, please use the following link to register Kent SE Cohort 3 – Small Business Charter

Or register your interest for February 2024 via email kbsbusiness@kent.ac.uk

Future Human Industry-Academia Sandpit 2023 Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 March, 09.00-17.00 University of Kent, Canterbury campus, CT2 7NZ

We are pleased to invite participants to apply to attend a face-to-face two-day sandpit on the use of Human Augmentation (HA) tools, techniques and technologies to optimise, enhance, or restore hum human performance in the areas of health, everyday life, work, and elite/occupational performance.

www.kent.ac.uk/events/event/58248/future-humanindustry-academia-sandpit

Help 2 Grow Management Alumni Event Wednesday 8 March 2023, 14.00 – 16.30 GMT Kent Business School (Medway) Medway Building University of Kent, Chatham Maritime, Medway campus, ME4 4AG

As part of our Help to Grow Management scheme, the Kent Business School are hosting an alumni event, which is also available to prospective participants.

Email kbsbusiness@kent.ac.uk

Business Soundbites 2023 Wednesday 8 March 2023, 16.30-18.30 GMT Kent Business School (Medway) Medway Building University of Kent, Chatham Maritime, Medway campus, ME4 4AG

Join Kent Business School to network with like-minded businesses and hear expert insights and get essential tips on how to boost your business’s digital presence.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/482296671327

MBA Guest Lecture 2023 Friday 10 March, 12.30-14.00 GMT Zoom

Get inspired at our next MBA Guest Lecture Series taking place via Zoom on Friday 10 March, 12.3014.00 GMT. The theme will be supporting both International Women’s Day and Equity in Leadership.

Our Scholars alongside MBA Director, Debbie Kemp will welcome a global live audience, bringing together our community of MBA students, alumni, and the broader community of business leaders.

There will also be a chance to submit questions to the panel during the Q&A. Join us and see what the MBA Guest Lecture Series has to offer.

This is a free event and you can register your place here: http://bit.ly/3BzDdDY

Energy and Tech Sustainability Expo 2023 Thursday 23 March 2023, 09.00-17.00 GMT The Gateway Discovery Park, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich CT13 9ND

Explore how to reach your business’s energy, technology, and sustainability goals.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/energy-and-tech-sustainabilityexpo-tickets472672434977?dm_i=6E2S,OCBC,3P7QLC,30KOY,1

Kent & Medway Business Summit 2024 Friday 12 January 2024, 09.00-14.30 University of Kent, Canterbury campus, CT2 7NZ

Super early bird 50% off until Monday 22 January 2023 Sign up now for next year’s event!

https://thegulbenkian.co.uk/events/the-kent-andmedway-business-summit-2024 Become an inspiring mentor in 2023 Help shape the industry of tomorrow! We are inviting volunteer mentors to join us for both our Aspire, student entrepreneurial programme and our Growing Kent & Medway Mentoring Programme which supports businesses in agriculture, horticulture and food and drink.

We are looking for people with experience in a wide range of areas, from technical industry experience to market research, people management, finance or legal, business strategy or supply chain development.

To become a mentor you will: • Want to make a difference • Be passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals • Be prepared to share your experiences and networks • Act as a positive role model • Have good listening skills and be easy to talk to • Be committed, reliable and maintain confidentiality

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: Rebecca Smith on 01227 816492 or email GKMMentoring@kent.ac.uk