I came to Cambridge for an MBA, but one of the most rewarding parts of the experience has been discovering how naturally the MBA here extends beyond the business school itself. What makes Cambridge distinctive is not only the programme, but the wider University ecosystem that surrounds it. The MBA gives you a strong core: […]
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From Cambridge MBA to international arbitration: ‘Giving to Gain’ in construction disputes
Working in construction disputes in the City of London, I often draw on perspectives shaped during my Cambridge MBA. Through initiatives with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and involvement in international arbitration events, I have seen how contributing to professional communities creates opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth across the interconnected worlds of engineering, law, and business.
My MBA term key takeaways: Energy & environment
Wrapping up the Easter Term of the Cambridge MBA, my key takeaways have revolved around Energy. In May, we successfully hosted the 2025 CUEN (Cambridge University Energy Network) Conference. Serving as the operations lead for this event was a significant privilege and incredibly fulfilling. A big thanks to all the guest speakers who participated in […]
Cambridge India Business Dialogue 2025
On 31 May, the Cambridge India Business Dialogue 2025 will bring together policymakers, thought leaders, innovators and changemakers at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, to engage in profound discussions on India’s dynamic journey through technological, social and economic shifts as it continues to position itself as a global leader. Before I began my […]
And then there were three – my MBA family
3 reflections on our experience starting a family during my Cambridge MBA year: Zoe Conitsiotis was brought into the world at the Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, early in the Easter Term. Her arrival in Spring marked an important milestone during my family’s time in Cambridge whilst I am undertaking the Cambridge MBA, and provides a natural […]
The Cambridge China Business Forum 2025
On 30 May 2025, we will host the Cambridge China Business Forum at the historic Cambridge Union, bringing together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from China, the UK, and across the globe. As co-chair of the Cambridge China Business Society, I warmly invite you to join this day of ideas, insights, and connections. Innovation driven […]
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 […]
Cambridge Africa Business Conference 2025: Africa Tomorrow
Theme: Driving Innovation, Growth, and Global InfluenceDate: May 17th, 2025 | Location: Cambridge Judge Business School Now in its 10th year, the Cambridge Africa Business Conference (CABC) returns with abold vision for the continent’s future. Organised by the Cambridge Africa BusinessNetwork (CABN), this flagship gathering brings together leading voices from acrossAfrica and the diaspora – […]
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 […]
Halfway through the MBA
Lent Term was supersonic. 8 courses in 2 months. With more group projects and presentations, it finally felt like a proper business school semester. Each term of the Cambridge MBA has its own theme and this one taught me: The Power of Electives: When I wrote about electives on my MBA application, I couldn’t fully […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cambridge MBA: Written in the stars
Unlike most people, I was a Round 6 admit to the Cambridge MBA programme. I chose the last possible round to apply and almost didn’t press the final submit button on my application. But like I said, it was written in the stars; my interview was conducted within three days, and I had my offer […]
Women in Business scholarship from Zonta International awarded to two MBA students
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied. However, they still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world. Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and hold 31% of director seats, as of March 2023. Only 8.2% of S&P 500 […]
EUROUT – attending as an MBA student this Michaelmas Term
Attending EUROUT in London this Michaelmas Term, was nothing short of a revelation – a pivotal moment in my 30-year life where I felt deeply cared for, respected and valued as a gay professional. The insights shared during the event resonated with me on a profound level: Jose-Luis Moura’s powerful message struck a chord: “Be the role […]
My COP28 experience – MBA alumna Nancy Xiangwen Luo
I was invited to the recent COP28 summit and spent a week’s trip in the Persian Gulf, in particular Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I attended a series of talks at the education summit due to our company’s – Oxbridge Global Connect – involvement in climate education, which for the past summer we have been testing […]
‘You can never have enough time in Cambridge’
“You can never have enough time in Cambridge,” quoted my wise MBA classmate Sandiran Pillay. Highlights of another outstanding week in and out of the Cambridge MBA classroom. A major highlight was definitely catching another great guest speaker series by the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy, where I had the privilege to hear […]
Fostering unity and making an impact: My tenure as class president
From an emotional Cambridge Union party in the Michaelmas Term to the conclusion of Lent Term, my tenure as President of the Cambridge Business School Club (CBSC) has been an exciting, nurturing, challenging, and enjoyable journey. When I embarked on this MBA adventure, my goals were to discover innovative solutions to scale my business, expand […]
Fostering partnerships at The Cambridge Union
As a global citizen, it is always a privilege to engage in discussions about meaningful partnerships and cooperation between nations. I had the honour of speaking with Dr. Dritan Abazovic, the Prime Minister of Montenegro, about infrastructure investment collaboration between China and Montenegro, including the Montenegro PODGORICA highway project with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC). Our […]
MBA Global Consulting Project with World Rugby
The Cambridge MBA’s Global Consulting Project (GCP) certainly lived up to expectations and the hype around it being one of the highlights of the MBA programme. Working with World Rugby on a live issue in their business presented an opportunity for experiential, team-based learning. The student-sourced project represented the second instance of World Rugby partnering […]