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Marian Sudbury appointed new Chair of AMBS Advisory Board

Thursday, September 24, 2026

We are delighted to announce that Professor Marian Sudbury has been appointed the next Chair of the Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board. >>

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Challenges around Shared Parental Leave take-up

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Explore Professor Emma Banister’s research into Shared Parental Leave, from the lasting benefits of fathers taking solo leave to the challenges SMEs face in supporting working parents. >>

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Original Thinking for the Next Generation: build the skills for success with a business master's

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

In a rapidly changing, globalised business world, future professionals will need more than just technical expertise to succeed. Employers are increasingly looking for people who can think critically, adapt to change, communicate effectively and solve complex challenges. >>

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Original Thinking for the Next Generation: where could an undergraduate business degree take you?

Monday, September 7, 2026

Choosing a degree is a big decision. It's about more than just picking a subject you enjoy; it's also about understanding where your interests can take you and how university can prepare you for the future. >>

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Which AMBS master's degree is right for you?

Friday, August 28, 2026

Choosing a master’s degree is an exciting step, but with so many options available, it can feel overwhelming. You may already know that you want to study business, management, finance, or marketing, but deciding which course best matches your interests and career ambitions can be one of the hardest parts of the process. >>

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Introducing the online part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Thursday, October 21, 2021

The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre at Alliance Manchester Business School recently introduced the new part-time, online Postgraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship.

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Enterprise
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Winners announced for 2021 Harari Graphene Enterprise Award

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Two teams will share £70,000 to develop their commercially-viable technology business ideas.

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Enterprise
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Alliance MBS alumnus secures Dragons’ Den investment

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Drew Cockton, Alliance MBS postgraduate alumnus (2009), now Managing Director and Founder of Owen Drew has won a £50,000 investment in his luxury candle business from a top investor from the BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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Enterprise, Full-time MBA, Masters
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Entrepreneurs share £75,000 prize money at Venture Further Awards

Friday, May 7, 2021

The winners of the 2021 Venture Further business start-up competition have been announced during an online awards ceremony. Hosted by Alliance MBS Advisory Board member, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vikas Shah MBE, 15 teams of entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of a £75,000 cash prize fund to help take their start-ups to the next level.

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Enterprise, Full-time MBA, Masters
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Students learn how entrepreneurship can land your dream job

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Steve Westgarth, Head of Engineering for healthcare giant Boots UK, shared his secrets to career success at the Entrepreneurs@Manchester speaker series hosted online by the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC), part of Alliance Manchester Business School.

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Enterprise
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