The first time I thought I might be in over my head with this whole “Mom-and-MBA” combination, I was standing in front of the Avis car rental booth at Gatwick Airport. It was closed. I had been awake for around 18 hours, saying goodbye to my parents and siblings and “see you in a few […]
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My MBA making global connections during a period of deglobalisation
Twelve years ago, I obtained my Master’s degree in the UK and have since worked in finance and investment sectors. I have served in three Fortune500 companies, mainly dealing with cross-border M&A businesses. Before my MBA at the University of Cambridge, I held positions as the Investment Director at a listed company in China and […]
Rugby, Cambridge and my MBA
After pursing a PhD for the past three years at the University of Cambridge, in Politics and International Studies, while also playing for Cambridge’s first rugby team, I decided to switch gears and challenge myself with an MBA. The experience at Cambridge Judge Business School has been extraordinary thanks to the incredible classmates and faculty […]
Balancing books and boots: MBA student-athlete at the birthplace of football
Just four months ago, I embarked on an MBA at Cambridge, the experience so far has been nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the incredible teams I’ve joined. My last term involved working on the Cambridge Venture Project, where I engaged closely with a diverse group of teammates, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Additionally, I participated […]
Full circle – football and the MBA at Cambridge University
Football has always been my love. I started playing when I was 4 years old and committed myself wholly to the sport from then on. I played in college in the United States for the University of Virginia – an NCAA Division I team that is consistently ranked amongst the top programmes in the country. […]
Japan Night with the Cambridge MBA Japan Special Interest Group
Hello everyone! We are Japan SIG, or Special Interest Group. We organise several cultural events and a Japan trek every MBA year at Cambridge Judge. This time, we would like to report on Japan Night, which was held on November 24th during Michaelmas Term in 2023. What is Japan Night? Japan Night is an experiential […]
My MBA International Case Competition – second place winner
Thrilled to share that our MBA team clinched second place at the LBS International Case Competition! Huge thanks to my incredible teammates, Kashmira Jirafe, Lavanya Dalasari, and Kaviraj Khurana, and your feedback on how to get my presentation right and unwavering support during the late-night session has been immensely valuable.Absolutely loved working with this team! (and a […]
Making the best out of a place where I met brilliant friends and leading thinkers in their fields
The Michaelmas Term so far in Cambridge has been nothing short of fulfilling and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to study in this beautiful city. I wanted to broaden my perspectives and learn not just from the business curriculum and network at Cambridge Judge, but also from the wider Cambridge community made of […]
From Saudi Arabia – an MBA perspective
The opportunity to study at the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School has enabled me to pursue a rich and unique educational experience in a vibrant and diverse community where there is an emphasis on experiential learning. The MBA programme allows me to gain real-world experience in challenging business environments and develop key hard-core skills […]
Energy in emerging markets: MBA case competition
Thrilled to announce that our team – WattWizards has emerged as a finalist for the Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition for graduate programs, in partnership with Duke University – The James E Rogers Energy Access Project and Okra Solar. Considering this was our first case competition ever, which started even before we had met each […]
EUROUT – attending as an MBA student this Michaelmas Term
Attending EUROUT in London this Michaelmas Term, was nothing short of a revelation – a pivotal moment in my 30-year life where I felt deeply cared for, respected and valued as a gay professional. The insights shared during the event resonated with me on a profound level: Jose-Luis Moura’s powerful message struck a chord: “Be the role […]
Churchill College – our MBA family home in Cambridge
Whilst the majority of our students at Churchill College return home for the festive break, many of our postgraduates remain on-site throughout the year. Chilean Industrial Engineer and MBA postgraduate student José Tomás Caviedes Sáenz, first came to Churchill College with his family in September 2022 and lived on-site in the Wolfson Flats with his […]
Finding our new home in Cambridge: A startup journey
Originally, our plan was to set up our office and future life in London. However, everything changed when Rina and I arrived in Cambridge. Immersing ourselves in this new environment, we unexpectedly fell in love with the city. Cambridge isn’t just a place to live; it has become a source of inspiration and comfort in […]
The Cambridge MBA Partners’ lunch: A community affair
In December, a Partner’s lunch hosted by the Cambridge MBA Programme Team took place at Brown’s Restaurant next to the Business School, for about 20 attendees, showcasing Cambridge Judge’s exemplary commitment to MBA students and their families. This event highlights Cambridge Judge’s understanding of the importance of support systems in academic success. By involving students’ […]
Energy and Environment SIG speaker session
This term the Energy and Environment Special Interest Group hosted its inaugural external speaker session of the academic year, featuring an enlightening presentation by three consultants from Roland Berger on Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS). The Energy and Environment SIG serves as a platform for students keen on deepening their industry knowledge and fostering […]
My COP28 experience – MBA alumna Nancy Xiangwen Luo
I was invited to the recent COP28 summit and spent a week’s trip in the Persian Gulf, in particular Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I attended a series of talks at the education summit due to our company’s – Oxbridge Global Connect – involvement in climate education, which for the past summer we have been testing […]
Three reasons for choosing Cambridge Judge as a tech sector builder
In the eyes of entrepreneurs, the MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School is a unique existence, because you can not only learn the business skills required for entrepreneurship, participate in the business school’s entrepreneurial incubator, and receive professional guidance, but also have links to the entire University of Cambridge eco-system. Have a clear self-understanding: Why […]
Strategy& LBS International case competition: our journey
We represented Cambridge Judge Business School at the LBS Strategy& International Case Competition and we won the second prize. It seems like we have come a long way along the timeline of this case competition. Back in September 2023, our MBA had not yet commenced. The four of us hadn’t met; we just decided to […]
‘You can never have enough time in Cambridge’
“You can never have enough time in Cambridge,” quoted my wise MBA classmate Sandiran Pillay. Highlights of another outstanding week in and out of the Cambridge MBA classroom. A major highlight was definitely catching another great guest speaker series by the El-Erian Institute of Behavioural Economics and Policy, where I had the privilege to hear […]
Diwali – lights and laughter at Cambridge Judge
In November, The Cambridge India Business Forum SIG had the pleasure of organising a Diwali (Indian festival of lights) Formal Hall Dinner at Sidney Sussex College, for the students of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS). It was a memorable night of networking and cultural gathering. The guest panel included: Dame Sandra Dawson, ex-Director of Cambridge Judge Business […]