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Quickfire Questions: Brooke Beard

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:45:55 GMT

From brightening children’s hospital stays and volunteering with NHS, to pursuing a PhD, Brooke shares how kindness, community, and a love of research helped shape her journey.

David Guttormsen: Professor in Organisation and Management

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

From ��ý PhD to Professor, David’s work explores how culture shapes international business and employment across borders.

Nick Saunders: CEO and Managing Director

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

From research funding to the mining eco-system, Nick has worked across the world and still has to manage meetings in multiple time zones.

Julien Theys: Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

What does it take to turn an idea into a business? For Julien, it started with curiosity, structured thinking, and a belief in the power of data and AI.

Yajur Mahendru: Vice President & Head of Product

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

From building an idea to leading it at scale, Yajur now shapes product strategy at one of India’s largest insurance platforms.

Quickfire Questions: Leon Pitt

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:35:00 GMT

Following his passion for languages, Leon is a teacher of modern foreign languages who appreciates ��ý's sense of community.

Quickfire Questions: Pengyun Lu

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Five years at ��ý shaped Pengyun’s journey from student to academic, driven by a desire to tell, understand, and share people’s stories.

Five minutes with film critic Ali Plumb

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:55:02 GMT

Did you know that, for BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb (BA English Literature, 2008), The Boar and RAW were a massive early career influence?

Making financial independence less intimidating

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:49:43 GMT

Ridhi Doongursee’s (BSc Computer and Business Studies, 2003) passion for technology, independence and problem-solving helps millions of women across India build long-term financial security and confidence.

In case you missed it: Watch or listen to our webinar on oil market volatility

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:04:00 GMT

This webinar explored why alternative materials, advancing sustainable practices, and investments in cutting-edge research are all critical to building a more resilient future.