Key events of 2017 During the year, the Business School and College organised a number of events that provided a platform for academics, students, alumni and the wider community to meet and discuss key issues affecting business. 8 February
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Alumni networking event in Dubai Head of Alumni Relations Erin Hallett welcomed alumni from across Imperial College London to this international networking event. The vibrant and informal affair, giving alumni the opportunity to meet and share experiences, was just one of several international alumni events held this year.
Mobilising Business, Acting on Health – Annual Conference The Business School’s annual conference this year focused on health, bringing together over 100 delegates – including business leaders from across industries as well as leading academics – to drive the agenda on future challenges. Topics included the potential impact of future health needs, new models for funding health technology innovation, what skills are needed within businesses, and where the leadership will come from. For more on the conference see page 12.
Imperial Festival Imperial College London’s free annual festival returned to our South Kensington Campus, giving the public an opportunity to go behindthe-scenes and explore the latest research. As part of the celebration over 1,000 alumni returned to campus, with the Business School hosting a special afternoon tea.
7 March Women’s MBA Information Session In celebration of International Women’s Day, Imperial College Business School held an information session to offer women in business an opportunity to explore the impact an MBA could have on their career. Speakers included alumnae Dr Jayanie Kodituwakku, Managing Director of Jayanie.com, and Anjalika Bardalai, Chief Economist and Head of Research at TheCityUK (for more on whom see page 47).
Global Experience Week to Vietnam Our Global Experience Weeks give MBA students the chance to gain experience of and insight into business internationally. In April our FullTime MBA cohort were sent to Vietnam, where they visited a scooter manufacturer, a software developer, and the local offices of advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi – as well as taking in some live rock music.
Dean’s Graduation Reception Acting Dean Nelson Phillips welcomed students and staff to Chelsea Old Town Hall for the annual Dean’s Graduation Reception. It was an exclusive event to celebrate students who had made a significant contribution to the Business School, as well as those who were recognised on the Dean’s List or had won an award
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New Frontiers in Health Policy: Innovation and Incentives in Public Health and Health Care – Centre Launch The School’s newest research centre, the Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation, was launched with a day of talks and debate. The conference brought together leading health economists and health management scholars from around the world. For more on the Centre see page 13.
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14 June MaKi London Business Media Conference Imperial College Business School hosted the first day of the two-day MaKi conference, designed to connect international media with the world’s leading graduate business schools and universities. The event included an exclusive session with the editorial team from The Wall Street Journal, and welcomed journalists from (among others) The Economist, The Sunday Times and CNBC.