Civic Europe • 15th May 2021

Danube Design Lab

A winning project in the 2021 Idea Challenge by Civic Europe - one of 18 projects selected for funding out of over 550 contributions from 12 countries. The Danube Design Lab brings architecture & design education to socially excluded youth.

MERIT Summit • 1st April 2021

Transformational Leadership in the New World of Work: A Plan for 2021 and Beyond

Leadership best practices are changing. Here is what you need to know to be an effective HR and learning leader in 2021 and beyond.

MERIT Summit • 25th March 2021

5 Ways Reflecting on 2020 and Positive Reinforcement Can Make for a Better 2021

It has been an extraordinary year for human resources and learning professionals. Reflecting on 2020 and celebrating achievements can help them bounce back and build more resilient organisations.

UnimyPrep • 26th February 2021

How Talking to Experts and Alumni Can Help Your MBA Application

Here are some helpful ways can talk with an admissions expert or meet alumni online before you submit your MBA application.

Prepadviser • 15th February 2021

How Culture Fit Helps You Find the Best MBA Program for You

Imagine you are starting your first semester at business school. How do the students relate to each other? Do they cooperate on projects, or do they compete with each other? What do you imagine yourself wearing – a suit or a hoodie? Is it possible to meet professors for a chat over coffee, or do they prefer a more formal relationship? The answers to these questions are rooted in school culture.

Access MBA • 10th February 2021

То Find Your #1 MBA, Consider Culture

Does culture matter? Not just in business schools, but in the corporate world generally, the answer is yes. If you have any doubts, just ask executives at Boeing. A string of journalistic investigations in 2019 linked two plane crashes to issues with Boeing’s work environment, starting at the highest levels in the company.

Access Masters • 9th February 2021

I Got Myself Through 3 Master's Degrees. Was It Worth It?

I channelled all of my grit and creativity to get full scholarships so I could study at Oxford and Columbia. Was the experience worth it? Yes, in a way – I finally got the courage to design my own future.

Access Masters • 8th February 2021

What to Consider when Choosing a Master’s Programme

If you close your eyes and imagine your ideal programme, where would you be going to school? What would your daily activities look like? What job opportunities would open up after graduation? To find the best possible Master’s, you need to know what you are looking for. Here are the main factors to consider.

Access Masters • 7th February 2021

MA, MSc, MPhil, MBA – the Types of Master’s Degrees Explained

There are many types of Master’s degrees out there. Will you become a “Master of Science”, a “Master of Business Administration”, or something else? What exactly do these titles mean, and how do you choose? Here, we solve the mystery once and for all. Find out what the different abbreviations mean and what benefits they provide.

Access MBA • 27th January 2021

MBA Applications Are on the Rise. Is it Harder to Get In?

Record surges in applications are making MBA admissions more competitive. Here is what this means for candidates.

Advent Group Blog • 26th January 2021

Leading with Values: Measure Your School Culture to Promote Diversity & Inclusion

usiness schools rely on rankings to see how they are doing in relation to their peers – but rankings do not directly measure culture.

Access Masters • 18th January 2021

The Latest Brexit News for Masters Applicants

On 1 January 2021, Brexit became reality after the United Kingdom fully left the European Union. What is actually changing? Here is what you need to know about studying in the UK as an EU student, or if you are a Brit applying in Europe.

UnimyPrep • 20th November 2020

Is an MBA in London Right for You?

What are the benefits of doing an MBA at the Business School at City, University of London? And how can you determine which MBA program would be right for you? Here is what you need to know to make a decision.

MERIT Summit • 2nd November 2020

How to Transform Organisations Through People (white paper)

A white paper summarising the latest research on organisational transformation - what works and what doesn't when it comes to creating better workplaces. Also: the science behind why inclusive, supportive company cultures lead to more innovation. Actionable advice for HR leaders and other executives.

Unimy • 1st November 2020

The MBA Cultural Map: Measuring the 6 Dimensions of Business School Culture (white paper)

Campus culture is an increasingly important factor in candidates’ school selection. However, prospective students only have limited, non-objective information. The Cultural Map presents a data-based picture of business schools’ cultures without assigning positive or negative value to their unique characteristics. In this way, it provides an alternative to school rankings and allows students to make an informed choice.

Gretel Ferat Dixon

Access MBA • 18th December 2020

MBA for Entrepreneurship: Tips from a Start-Up Coach (Podcast)

Have you thought about starting your own business? A start-up coach and serial entrepreneur shares tips on making your idea a success.

Access MBA • 26th October 2020

Postgraduate Study in New Zealand: International Students Begin to Return

Some students whose programmes include “practical components” will resume in-person courses as part of a phased return.

MERIT Summit • 9th October 2020

The Future of Talent Management: Planning for Agility (Interview)

After a career as an executive in tech and media, Diana Wu David felt she had lost her way. Her viral TED talks helped her realize many executives felt the same. Demoralisation and burnout were rampant, and people needed a roadmap for their careers and lives. Then Diana found her purpose.

Access Masters • 7th October 2020

How to Engage in Extracurricular Activities Online

Online or hybrid study does not mean your student life should take a back seat.

MERIT Summit • 22nd September 2020

Build Technical Skills and Aim for Innovation: Microsoft CLO Advice for L&D Leaders

Laurent Hamel, CLO of Microsoft France, shared how the company is addressing the global tech capabilities gap. Here is his advice for learning and development leaders today.