A recent film screening for MBA student Penn Harrison was held at St Catharine’s College (Catz), where he is member, ahead of its consideration by international film festivals. Penn Harrison wrote, directed and shot ‘Nick of Time’ before being admitted to the College and has since edited his footage and composed the music from his […]
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Why an MBA? – Business for good…..
When I first decided to pursue an MBA, I received the same question over and over: “Why an MBA?” People who know me, and my commitment to social and environmental causes, were surprised. They expected me to follow a more traditional path; maybe a master’s in public policy, development, or law. And honestly, all of […]
AI and Entrepreneurship Forum: representing Cambridge Judge Business School
In March 2025, I had the honour of representing Cambridge Judge Business School as a panellist at the AI and Entrepreneurship Forum hosted by Said Business School, University of Oxford. The event attracted approximately 200 participants, including MBA and executive students from the UK’s top institutions: Said Business School, London Business School, the London School […]
What comes next: A reflection on my MBA year
Before I started the Cambridge MBA, I tried to imagine how I might feel at the end of it. Would I be radically changed? Burnt out? Crystal clear? The same? The truth, as it often is, is somewhere in the middle. This year did change me – professionally, intellectually, and personally. But not through a […]
Leadership and motivations: The London Marathon to sport at Cambridge during a pandemic – an alumnu
The London Marathon – fundraising for the Samaritans and my motivation to take part I have recently entered the London Marathon to raise funds for the Samaritans, a charity helping people deal with emotional stress and mental health to avoid suicide. Having recently lost my father and Nick Koster (Queens’ College, Cambridge Judge Business School […]
Exploring AI and innovation with ZTE at Cambridge Judge Business School
This month the Cambridge China Business Special Interest Group (SIG), along with the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Management were delighted to welcome James Zhang, Senior Vice President, and Hans Neff, Senior Director from CTO Group at ZTE Corporation, for an insightful Speaker Series at Cambridge Judge Business School. James Zhang, an Executive MBA alumnus, brought […]
Women & Gender Equality Special Interest Group at Cambridge Judge Business School
It is hard to limit our experiences with the Women & Gender Equality Student Interest Group (SIG) to a 400-word blog post. How do you convey the joy that even a mere 15-minute leadership meeting can bring to your day? Being a woman in business is still not balanced – pay parity is still 100+ […]
AI Wars competition – a winning team in our MBA Strategy class
In February, our MBA Class of 2024/25 team, representing Mistral AI, won the AI Wars competition for Stream 4 held during our Strategy class. We competed against peers representing Anthropic AI, Google, Meta, OpenAI, and xAI. We had the opportunity to present a robust AI strategy to our colleagues and panellists from the Cambridge network. […]
Is an MBA losing its value? Not so fast
Lately, many people asked me the question: “Is an MBA still worth it?”. Articles highlighting declining hiring rates for graduates paint a bleak picture. But here’s my take – an MBA has never been more valuable, especially in today’s uncertain world. Let’s face it – economic cycles impact job markets, and today’s slowdown in consulting […]
Meet Vivian Li: Cambridge MBA careers
Join 33-year-old Chinese entrepreneur and MBA alumna as she commutes from her home in Guangzhou to Hong Kong. In her own words, “An intense journey filled with fulfilment. The life of an entrepreneur and #ladyboss.” Vivian Li, from Guangzhou, China, is the Founder & CEO of EvansChat Consulting, a leading Rednote (Xiaohongshu) expert aiming to […]
Women in Tech – a Cambridge MBA Special Interest Group
We recently had a brilliant session with Collette Johnson as part of the Women in Tech Special Interest Group event at Cambridge Judge Business School. A few things that stayed with me: 1) Great product leaders are those who are masters of adaption. Technical skills can be learnt, but these core abilities are what truly drive […]
Michaelmas Term: My Cambridge MBA experience
9 courses, 4 final exams, 60+ case studies in just 90 days…. Michaelmas Term has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. As I wait to board my flight to a (well deserved?) holiday, I have been reflecting on the Cambridge MBA experience so far. It has been a steep learning curve, full of […]
Quarterback wide open to opportunities at St Catharine’s College and across the University community
At Cambridge, Ben Cook has made the most of the opportunities available to him across the wider University of Cambridge, as well as at St Catharine’s College, where he is a College member. He has joined the Cambridge Pythons, the University’s American Football team, and the St Catharine’s College Boat Club. Originally from North Carolina […]
From gemstones to frameworks: My Cambridge MBA journey
On the day that I decided to apply for Cambridge MBA, I took the time to look around at the jewellery store that I had built and run for over 5 years. The jewelleries sparkled and shone, indicative of the growth that my entire team had experienced and contributed to. We had spent years acquiring the skills […]
An AI campus companion – our MBA Product Games finalist pitch
For the past eight years, INSEAD has organised the Product Games, a product management competition for MBA students. This year, Cambridge cemented its position as the Tech MBA of Europe by delivering two out of the four finalist teams, beating 58 other MBA teams in the competition! The Initial Idea The assignment given to MBA […]
COP29 in Baku – an MBA alumnus perspective
I have had the opportunity of attending both COP28 in Dubai and COP29 in Baku, as part of the Stockholm Environment Institute delegation. I spoke on a number of panels and roundtables and attended countless events and meetings related to my areas of interest: mobilising private finance and business for climate mitigation and development in […]
COP29 – sustainability, Azerbaijan and Cambridge MBA careers
Aydin Garayev – Cambridge MBA Class of 2024 – a personal perspective As an Azerbaijani and a Cambridge MBA student, I feel a deep sense of pride in seeing COP29 hosted in my home country. Azerbaijan, known for its energy resources, now aims to balance that heritage with ambitious goals in renewables, aligning with the […]
COP29 in Baku – an MBA alumna perspective – Nigar Huseynzade
As COP29 takes place this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, we spoke to alumna, Nigar Huseynzade, from MBA Class of 2020/21, as she shares her insights from ‘In country’. “I believe COP29 represents a critical opportunity for the global community to take tangible steps against climate change and its far-reaching impacts. This is no longer a […]
Imposter syndrome on the MBA
I struggle with imposter syndrome, which was way more present yesterday during the first day of the Cambridge MBA programme than usual. Not just for me, but this was echoed by many classmates and even alumni who told us about their time at the University of Cambridge. Imposter syndrome is primarily a fear response – fear […]
Unique Cambridge MBA moments – make lamb not war!
After taking a few weeks to get acclimated here in Cambridge, I wanted to take a moment to share some unique experiences I have had over just the last week. First, my friend and classmate Bassam Al-Bassam graciously organised and hosted a “Night in Arabia” dinner late last week. In conjunction with this event, he created […]