51³Ô¹ÏÍø ecosystem
A world-leading London university tackling complex global challengesÌý
As a Business School student you will have access to a wide range of opportunities, events and activities offered as part of the wider 51³Ô¹ÏÍø ecosystem including clubs and societies, leadership opportunities, and world-class research centres. This collaborative learning environment allows for the development of new skills, perspectives and connections across different disciplines.
Discover your opportunities at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Events and student life
At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, we host an inspiring selection of activities, events, talks, and webinars to invigorate your studies and expand your network. Our Winter Party at the Natural History Museum is a particularly standout feature in a vibrant calendar of social activities - an unforgettable experience to celebrate your arrival at the Business School. Our dedicated Student Life team is always on hand to make sure your time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a memorable one.Ìý
Inspiring speakers
Immerse yourself in our guest speaker series where you'll hear from top industry professionals sharing their insights and experiences. Alternatively, you can delve into a host of public lectures organised by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, where global thought leaders and practitioners in STEM subjects take centre stage.Ìý
Immersive experiences
With close proximity to major cultural attractions such as the Science Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall, and the Natural History Museum, you will have opportunities to attend a wide variety of free events throughout the year such as the where you can get involved in interactive activities, tours, inspirational talks, performances and engaging workshops.Ìý
Global network
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is the 5th most international university in the world* attracting a diverse pool of students from a wide range of cultural and academic backgrounds. Mix with fellow students, alumni, world-leading faculty and senior business professionals – all with the potential to enrich you, both professionally and personally.Ìý
*Times Higher Education, Most International Universities in the World 2024.
Social impact
Our vision is to pioneer new ways of enabling people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the wonder of science, engineering, medicine and business. We share this wonder by engaging with the public – including schools, patients and local communities.Ìý
This is a key opportunity to share ideas and discoveries and ensure our education and research benefits society. Combine your passion for social action with your academic expertise, work experience and entrepreneurial spirit to benefit society and affect change in the world.Ìý
Student support
51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers dedicated student support services during your time with us. This includes our Student Support Zone, advice, health and wellbeing, personal development, events, and more. How we support you at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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The Business School supports a number of student-led careers clubs that bring together like-minded students with similar areas of professional interest, such as:Ìý
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Each club runs a number of events throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to build relationships with leading companies, learn from alumni and network with other students. Major organisations that have presented at student-led events recently include BCG, EY, McKinsey & Company, HSBC, Microsoft, Google, Mitsubishi, Shell, Moët Hennessy, NFL, Visa and NHS England.Ìý
Plus, you will also have access to over 360 clubs, societies and projects offered by , providing an opportunity to connect with students from within the wider 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community.Ìý
Leadership and team building
Become a student leader and help us to improve the overall student experience by organising talks, conferences and networking events.Ìý
The Dean's Student Advisory Council brings together representatives of our 1,400 Business School students and our senior leadership team to examine how to improve our student community and society.Ìý
Together you will work to identify common challenges and opportunities across programmes, lead school-wide innovation and build a strong, cohesive community.Ìý
This day is an opportunity for leaders across Careers Clubs, the Dean’s Student Advisory Council and Student Ambassadors to team-up and make a difference. The day itself includes interactive leadership training and an introduction to the Business School mission: to have a positive impact on each other and society.Ìý
Feel passionate about your subject? Shape your own conference agenda. We offer the opportunity to bid and host your own conference for students and industry professionals.Ìý
51³Ô¹ÏÍø has a rich history and a world-wide reputation for excellence with many notable alumni including 14 Nobel laureates, 3 Fields Medalists and one Turing Award winner.ÌýÌý
As an alumnus of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, you will join a diverse community of 210,000 members, including inventors, scientists, engineers, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Spanning more than 190 countries 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's alumni network gives you lifelong access to a community of thought-leaders across every sector.ÌýÌý
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Interested in starting your own business, consulting or leading on innovation? 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s dynamic, enterprising culture provides a unique opportunity to develop the entrepreneurial, future-focused mindset of the future.Ìý
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Enterprise LabÌý
Supported and inspired by the Business School’s Innovation & Entrepreneurship department, connects students from all faculties across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and maximises the impact of our dynamic, enterprising culture.Ìý
Whether you’re interested in starting your own business or becoming a force for innovative change within existing companies, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Enterprise Lab will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset.Ìý
Research centres
Business School researchers are engaged in a number of activities which cross disciplinary, departmental, faculty and in some cases institutional boundaries. Each centre has been formed to advance study in a particular thematic area such as energy, healthcare or policy, uniting research and practice to enhance the impact of our work.ÌýÌý
The Brevan Howard Centre dramatically enhances 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School’s expertise in financial economics and strengthens ties with other disciplines, including engineering and computational finance.Ìý
The purpose of the Centre for Climate Finance and Investment is to unlock solutions within capital markets to address the challenges posed by global climate change. The Centre conducts interdisciplinary research combining intellectual rigour and industry relevance.ÌýÌý
The Centre for Digital Transformation helps businesses understand the far-reaching organisational implications of the digital revolution. From artificial intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things to blockchain, the Centre’s work focuses on new and emerging digital technologies, and how they can be leveraged to meet both business and social objectives.Ìý
The Centre for Financial Technology has been established to act as a hub for the interdisciplinary research that is needed to develop innovations, reveal insights and answer questions; bringing together the activities of academics, startup companies, established industry and governmental organisations.Ìý
The Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation (CHEPI) is built around a distinctive programme of research and teaching on health economics, policy and management.Ìý
The Centre for Responsible Leadership at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School helps businesses redefine their approach to leadership.Ìý
The Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation was established with the mission of helping organisations across the globe to create tangible social impact, especially in the emerging economies.ÌýÌý
The Grantham Institute is 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's hub for climate change and the environment. The Institute drives forward discovery, converting innovations into applications, training future leaders and communicating academic knowledge to businesses, industry and policymakers to help shape their decisions.Ìý