Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University

15/10/2026

A fantastic day of ideas, insights and conversation ✨

Yesterday, we welcomed our MBA and Executive Education community back together for a day of learning, discussion and networking.

From exploring why humanity matters more than ever in leadership, to understanding the neuroscience behind decision-making 🧠 and discussing how organisations can move from AI hype to meaningful adoption 🤖, there was plenty to challenge thinking and spark new ideas.

A huge thank you to our speakers:
🎤 Simone Fenton-Jarvis – The Case for our Humanity
🚒 Wayne Bowcock – Firefighting: The Reality of Command and Control Versus Human-Friendly Leadership in Crisis Management
🧠 Dr Soumya Mukherjee – The Future of Leadership: Why Better Decisions Begin with Better Brains
💡 Oge Okosieme – Why Capable Leaders Quietly Lose Their Authority Under Pressure
🤖 Georgi Iliev – From AI Hype to AI Adoption: How Businesses Are Transforming the Way They Work

Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared their experiences and contributed to some fascinating conversations throughout the day 🙌

It was a brilliant opportunity to reconnect with our community, exchange ideas and take away fresh perspectives on the future of leadership ✨

15/10/2026

13/10/2026

🎙️ What does it take to build a business from the ground up?

In the latest episode of Nottingham Business School’s Business Leaders’ Podcast, digital entrepreneur Susan Hallam MBE, joins Honorary Visiting Professor Mike Sassi to reflect on her journey from leaving a secure job at Capital One to founding Hallam Communications in 2000.

Susan shares honest insights into navigating financial challenges, building relationships, finding resilience and why sustainable growth matters more than growth at any cost.

Now employee-owned, Hallam’s story offers valuable lessons on leadership, knowing your values and trusting others to take the business forward.

🎧 Listen to Episode 86 and discover what it takes to build a business that lasts: ntu.ac.uk/businessleaders

12/10/2026

📈 We’re proud to see the NBS MBA recognised among the Top 100 MBAs in Europe (QS Global MBA Rankings 2027).

But what does the NBS MBA experience actually feel like?

From strategic thinking and leadership to self-awareness and a global perspective, the NBS MBA is designed to help professionals grow — both personally and professionally.

It’s an experience that challenges you to think differently, broaden your perspective and discover what you’re capable of.

Take a look at what some of our students and alumni have to say about their NBS MBA experience below. 👇

Ready to explore where the NBS MBA could take you?

Discover our programmes: https://bit.ly/4hGlqyU

09/10/2026

Our NTU Open day is tomorrow - have you booked?

There’s still time to book your place and discover what your future at Nottingham Business School could look like.

🎓 Don’t miss out, book now: ntu.ac.uk/opendays

08/10/2026

Applications are open for Masters and MBA programmes starting in January 2027 🎓

Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, develop specialist expertise or level up your leadership, our January intake offers a range of postgraduate courses to help you achieve your ambitions 🙌

Why Nottingham Business School?
🏆 Triple Crown accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA
💼 Gain real-world experience through live briefs, consultancy projects, placements, internships and work-related learning
💡 Learn from the brightest minds with our Business Leaders Lecture Series
🌍 Join a global alumni community spanning 140 countries

Many courses are suitable for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds, helping you develop the skills and knowledge needed for your next career move.

👉 Explore your options and apply today: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/masters/january-start-masters-courses

07/10/2026

We had a fantastic time at the QS Quacquarelli Symonds events in Türkiye!

From Istanbul to Izmir, it was a pleasure to meet so many ambitious students and discuss how postgraduate study at Nottingham Business School can help them take the next step in their careers 🙌

We were delighted to be joined in Istanbul by NBS alumna Alina Ersoy, who shared her experiences of studying with us and offered valuable insights to future postgraduate students considering their options 🎓

Thank you to everyone who visited us and took part in the events. We loved the opportunity to connect with so many talented future leaders and professionals.

👉 Explore our programmes: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/academic-schools/nottingham-business-school/study-at-nbs/postgraduate-courses
👉 Information for students from Türkiye: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/countries/europe/turkey

06/10/2026

🎓 Thinking about your next steps?

Our next NTU Open Day is this Saturday 10 October – and there’s still time to book your place.

Explore our campus, get a feel for student life, meet the people who could be teaching you and find out what studying at NTU could look like for you.

Whether you already know what you want to study or you’re still figuring it out, an Open Day is the perfect chance to ask questions, explore your options and picture yourself here.

👉 Book your place: ntu.ac.uk/opendays

30/09/2026

Get a feel for what studying at Nottingham Business School could look like at our October Open Day.

💼 Explore Business, Marketing, Accounting & Finance and Economics courses
🎓 Find out how you’ll build real-world skills alongside your degree
💬 Meet our academics and current students
📍 Explore our city-centre campus and facilities
🚀 Discover where a business degree from NBS could take you

Come and see what studying business at NTU is all about.

📅 Saturday 10 October
📍 Nottingham Trent University

Book your place now: ntu.ac.uk/openday

28/09/2026

What if you stopped waiting for the ‘right’ time?

Last week, Susan Hallam MBE joined us for the first Business Leaders Lecture of the academic year, sharing honest insights from her journey of starting, scaling and exiting a successful business.

One of her key messages? You don’t have to have it all figured out before you take the next step.

From embracing failure to saying yes to opportunities before you feel ready, Susan shared the lessons that have shaped her career – and challenged us to think differently about what it takes to build a successful business.

A huge thank you to Susan for joining us and to everyone who came along!