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The Essex MBA: Enabling me to manoeuvre from implementation support into leading technology-enabled transformation with clarity and confidence

Alexandra Nankunda Kabwama

03 March 2026

The hustle and bustle of life on our campus squares

Scholar Spotlight: Joyce Lee

Philanthropy

03 March 2026

Lessons from the Heart of Global Health

Nahom Melesse Abamila

29 January 2026

Reflections from Geneva: Lessons in Global Health and Leadership

Oluwagbogo Michael Orimoloye

29 January 2026

Reflection from Genève Excursion (8- 11 October 2025)

Rebecca Adut Dau

29 January 2026

Mixing Business with French Language and Culture

Eniola Abdul

26 January 2026

Setting the foundations for a career in Financial Technology

Catarina Carrusca

20 January 2026

From a school trip to a business degree

Amy Sutton

01 December 2025

My journey at Essex Business School so far…

Estivaliz Velazquez Fernandez

20 November 2025

From healthcare in Bahrain to international business in Southend

Pricila Rebecca Fernando

23 October 2025

My Journey from Essex to L'Oréal: Driving Digital Growth Across B2B & B2C Beauty

Lydia Low

20 October 2025

Making the Most of Essex: My Journey Through Essex Business School and Beyond

Erikson Reci

14 October 2025

Thinking of studying Business at uni? Explore how a degree opened doors to languages, psychology, and the tech industry with Renaldas

Renaldas Daugela

25 September 2025

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