nubiz Bulletin
Feb/Mar 2014
Welcome to the latest nubiz e-bulletin with all the latest news, developments and events from the Nottingham University Business School alumni community.The new year is always a time for both reflection and looking ahead. The introduction of new exciting study programmes and success in various global rankings made 2013 an excellent year for the Business School.We would like to thank all of you who participated in the ‘Alumni Matters’ survey which has provided us with invaluable information on what you want from alumni relations and will help us ensure we provide you with the benefits and services you most value in the future. However, last year was also tinged with great sadness as we lost a dear colleague and friend Dr Peter Samuel who died suddenly in December. Our thoughts are with Peter's family. Peter will be sorely missed by the entire Business School alumni community.We received so many positive comments about the wintry image of Jubilee Campus used on the last e-bulletin, we thought you might like to see more stunning images that bring back happy memories of your time at Nottingham. Over the next few issues we will feature photos of all our campuses starting with this beautiful image of the Malaysia campus...enjoy!If you have any news, stories or events to share we would love to hear from you, contact us at businessalumni@nottingham.ac.uk Follow the social media icon links at the bottom of this bulletin for exclusive social media channels and join the conversation with friends, colleagues and staff.Festive wishes and all the best for 2014.Nottingham University Business School Alumni Team
News
Alumni Matters 2013: What Alumni Want
During the latter half of 2013, Nottingham University Business School participated in an international research survey called ‘Alumni Matters’ which examines what alumni want and expect from the relationship with their business school.
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The amazing world of Electronic Design Automation
Greg Hinckley, President of US-based multinational Mentor Graphics Corporation, gave a riveting talk about the pivotal role electronic design automation (EDA) solutions play in enhancing the lives of billions of people around the world at the most recent Business Leaders Series event hosted by Nottingham University Business School.
Malaysian alumni cook up a fast food sensation
A team of business and engineering graduates from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus have created such a successful new formula for Malaysian dining they have got customers queuing up the street every evening before the doors open at five o’clock.
Business School undergraduates demonstrate that nothing is impossible
Many might find the challenge of raising the profile of a major website, with a budget of £10 and a timescale of two and a half hours, pretty daunting. However, that’s exactly what three Nottingham University Business School undergraduate students did as part of ‘The Campaign Challenge’.
Chartered Banker Institute accredits MSc Banking and Finance
A postgraduate degree course at Nottingham University Business School aimed at producing the next generation of financial business leaders has attracted a prestigious endorsement, making it one of a select few masters programmes to be offered this level of recognition.
Top Chinese companies team up with Nottingham to train for global change
Leading Chinese companies are preparing their executives for international experience and global business changes by sending them to Nottingham University Business Schools in both Nottingham and Ningbo, China.
Entrepreneurial student project is a life saver
Dirty water kills more people every year than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. This stark reality prompted Nottingham University Business School undergraduate Matt Clements to initiate an entirely student led project to provide safe drinking water to communities where access is limited.
Students preview a career in consulting
A group of 20 Business School students recently had the opportunity to meet face to face with MBA, MSc and PhD alumni working as Consultants in the City of London.
What's on
Alumni Networking event, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Business Leaders Series: Neil Morris, Vice President Refining, BP International - Sir Colin Campbell Building, Jubilee Campus, UK
MSc Open Evening - Business School South, Jubilee Campus, UK
Executive Education course 'Personal Development and Impact' - Business School South, Jubilee Campus, UK
Useful links
The Portland Building University Park Campus Nottingham NG7 2RD
telephone: +44 (0) 115 82 32408 e-mail: alumni-enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk