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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 quarterly e-bulletin which contains news of networking and events, funding opportunities, placements and more. Email KBSBusiness@kent.ac.uk to subscribe. Here are just some of the events coming up

A morning of networking on the go (or NetWalking, if you will) as we introduce the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy. As part of the University’s first annual Kent Giving Week, we’re delighted to invite you to our Kent NetWalking event, offering the opportunity to connect with businesses from around the region whilst completing a scenic route around Kent’s campus, making the most of the natural beauty on offer on a sunny spring morning (we hope). As well as plenty of

coffee, croissants and conversation while we walk, there will be a chance to hear from Professor David Wilkinson on the plans for the Parkinson’s Centre for Integrated Therapy. The Centre will be the first of its kind in the UK, offering life-changing support to people living with Parkinson’s in our local area and beyond.

Where: University of Kent campus, Canterbury, CT2 7NY When: Thursday 12 May – 07:30-09:00 Booking Fee : £5 (all proceeds from the booking fee will go towards the Centre for Integrated Therapy) Interested? Please email Matt Clarke at m.clarke-2070@kent.ac.uk to secure your place. www.kent.ac.uk/parkinsons

We Are Listening A series of free events run by the University of Kent and Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce

• Tuesday 17 May 09.30-12.00; Ashford, with

TBC, Physical: Cyber Security Challenges –register • Thursday 26 May 9.30-12.00; Ashford, with

Dr Christie Marsh, Physical: Workplace Wellbeing – register • Tuesday 14 June 09.30-12.00; Ashford, with

Professor Catherine Richardson, Physical:

Creativity, Culture and Heritage – register • Thursday 28 June 09.30-12.00; Ashford, with

Dr Ramin Raessi, Physical: Environmental

Sustainability Strategy – register MBA Briefing 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 an Entrepreneurial, join us for our next briefing session with Debbie Kemp our MBA Director on Wednesday 11 May 13.00-14.00 https://bit.ly/38Rzy8P

If you require more information about the course please visit our course web page below or contact Charlotte Lynsdale KBSAdmissions@kent.ac.uk.

MBA Guest Lecture Get inspired at our next MBA Guest Lecture Series, focussed on Entrepreneurship.

Join us for our next MBA Guest Lecture Series event focussed on Entrepreneurship taking place via Zoom on Friday 13 May from 12.30-14.00 (BST).

This interactive virtual event will be led by Kent MBA Women in Leadership Scholars Wezie Chirwa and Fauzia Abro.

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.