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Page 1: Business Magazine

Business

Issue 23 | March 2013

EmployabilityEngagementEntrepreneurship

Hull University Business School

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Chartered ManagementInstitute adds value to theMBA

When you need yourwallet and your keys, justreach for your mobile

Supermarket deliversfoundation degree forstaff

Contents

03 Welcome

04 Scarborough graduate has the Oomph!

06 Chartered Management Institute adds value to the MBA

07 Business Bites success drives new series

Helping hand for small multimedia business

08 When you need your wallet and your keys just reach for your mobile

Mobile technology has potential for logistics and supply chain

10 Supermarket delivers foundation degree for staff

News in brief

11 Students gain insight into working life

12 Forthcoming events

Scarborough graduate has the Oomph!

From chairobics to cheerobics and even Zumba, the Oomph! is creating a storm in careand residential homes across the UK.

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Our vision: to be a leading UK business school with aninternational reputation for teaching, learning andresearch that is relevant to a fast-changing,interconnected world.

Picture creditsiStock.com

© University of HullFebruary 2013ME~2819

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This edition of ourBusiness magazinehighlights how HullUniversity BusinessSchool is working wellwith its students and with industry andcommerce.

A great success has been a risingnumber of our students obtainingplacements as part of their degree, withover 90 securing positions throughoutthe country during the 2012/13academic year – including businessessuch as Airbus, Boots, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Marks & Spencer, Vauxhall Motorsand Oxford Economics. This is areflection of both the incredible workundertaken by the World of Work team tohelp get them there, as well as thequality of our students.

Furthermore, we are keen to supportbusiness in this difficult economicclimate by offering two full scholarshipsfor our prestigious Executive MBAprogramme: one aimed at those workingin the charitable sector, and a second for‘women in leadership’ – acknowledgingand responding to the widely reportedbusiness issue of low numbers ofwomen in senior management positions.

And finally, entrepreneurship – a keyarea of the Business School that we’reactively encouraging in many differentways. On page four, you will read aboutone such graduate of the BusinessSchool, Ben Allen. He founded hiswellness ‘empire’ Oomph! (‘OurOrganisation Makes People Happy’) in2011 as a provider of holistic therapy forthe elderly and people with disabilities,and he now works with over 300 nursingand residential care homes across thecountry. He was not only awarded theShell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur ofthe Year Award a year later in 2012, butnow employs 26 staff in seven UK citiesand expects revenue to top £500,000 inthe coming year. Another great exampleof an enterprising Hull UniversityBusiness School graduate – we wishBen every success in his career.

Professor Terry WilliamsDean Hull University Business School

Welcome

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BM: The Oomph! was founded in 2011, tell us more about thebusiness and why it is called the Oomph!

Ben Allen (BA): Oomph! stands for ‘Our Organisation MakesPeople Happy’ and is the UK’s largest provider of holistictherapy for the elderly and people with disabilities – workingwith more than 300 nursing and residential care homes acrossthe country. The main aim of the Oomph! is to make guests ofresidential and care homes enthusiastic about their lives whileimproving their fitness and health in a stimulating but safe way.

BM: Why does the care sector need the services provided bythe Oomph?

BA: When you walk into any care home you see lots of peoplejust sitting down. Although the chair is a safe place to be overa short period of time, over a prolonged period of time youbecome part of the chair. What we need to do is get peoplemoving with more vigour and energy so they enjoy life more. Itis about creating a party where exercise is a side effect, and ifwe can get that right then the residents get all of the benefitswhile enjoying the interaction and laughter. It’s not rocketscience – if we exercise more we will live longer and better.

BM: Many would say that starting your own business in thecurrent economic climate was risky. What inspired you to takethe plunge, and what challenges have you faced?

BA: My route to starting a new business was a little unusual.After graduation I became a personal trainer then went on tolecture at the European Institute of Fitness and the AustralianInstitute of Fitness, specialising in exercise for theelderly/adults. Recognising the need to improve the quality oflife for those in the care sector, I returned to the UK andknocked on the doors of a few care homes to see if they wouldbe willing to try my services. Obviously from my research Iknew there was a market there, but I jumped in with both feetand essentially it has been a roller coaster since then.

The main issue for me initially was about meeting demand andcash flow – fast growth makes you very poor! However, wehave been very lucky to receive funding and assistance alongthe way, which has made a massive difference to the business.It is about taking the opportunity.

BM: You have achieved so much in such a short time and wererecently awarded the Shell LiveWIRE Entrepreneur of the YearAward. What are your plans for the future?

BA: I was absolutely delighted to win the Shell LiveWIRE YoungEntrepreneur of the Year 2012 award. I’ve learnt so muchalready through the Shell LiveWIRE process and have had theopportunity to network with some brilliant business mindsfrom across the UK. I am passionate about what I do and theimpact it is having on my clients and am keen to expand thebusiness in the future. I have recently secured a franchise dealwhich will see the Oomph! expand into Hong Kong and Poland.We have also been approached about expanding into NewZealand and Taiwan.

BM: Starting and growing a new business is no easy task. Howhas your time at the Business School helped to prepare you,and do you have any words of advice for those thinking ofstarting a new business?

BA: I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Business School. Thestaff were extremely supportive, and I still visit every now andagain to speak with students about my experiences followinggraduation. I recently delivered a career webinar to studentsand alumni as part of the Alumni Connect scheme. I am alsostill in touch with many of my former classmates – some ofwhom have also started their own businesses.

Words of advice ... tenacity is the secret to the success ofpeople like Richard Branson. Also, do not undervalue thepower of networking – this is something the Business Schoolactively encouraged. I spend a great deal of my time attendingnetworking events and once people see you are enthusiasticabout your business, they get enthusiastic too.

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Scarborough graduate has the Oomph!From chairobics to cheerobics and even zumba, the Oomph! is creating a storm in care and residential homes across the UK. Business magazine caught up with its founder, entrepreneurial alumnus Ben Allen, to find out more.

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Ben AllenCurriculum Vitae

2007BA Sport and Leisure Management, Hull University Business School

2011Founded Oomph Wellness Ltd

2011Received Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas Award

2012Received Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

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Responding to research into how real organisations functioninternally and how they operate in an ever-changing context,the AMBA-accredited course is designed to deliver thespecialised knowledge and skills to help students shapestrategy to give their organisation the competitive edge.

And that’s not all. As part of our commitment to give ourstudents added value, the programme has been mappedagainst Chartered Management Institute (CMI) criteria. Theaccreditation is just one of the additional benefits that theBusiness School offers to help students get ahead.

Ian Laing from the CMI, who is based at the Business School,said: ‘In a very competitive job market, being able to not onlyplace academic achievements on a curriculum vitae but to alsoadd a professional qualification as the same time is distinctlyadvantageous.’

Hull is one of ten centres in the UK able to offer CharteredManager status, but one of only two based at a university.

The advantages for our MBA graduates are:

• When students complete and pass their MBA, they receivetheir CMI Level 7 diploma with no extra study or costimplications.

• Graduates can optionally apply for Chartered Managerstatus on a fast-track basis.

Chartered Management Institute addsvalue to MBA

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Career progression, personal growth, a change of direction or the acquisition of advanced skills and a globaloutlook – our MBA students have a diverse range of reasons for signing up to the Hull MBA.

‘There are lots of benefits to studying foryour MBA in Hull – receiving aprofessional qualification such as theLevel 7 diploma is just one of them. Thefast-track option for Chartered Managerstatus is also attractive.’Neeti Gupta, Executive MBA student

Women in Business scholarship As part of the Business School’s commitment to supporting the advancement of women in business, a full scholarship to coverthe tuition fees of a prospective female student wanting to study for the Hull Executive MBA (part-time) programme is open forapplications.

The scholarship, aimed at supporting women to achieve greater representation in leadership at a senior level, is a fantasticopportunity for professional development.

For further details about the Hull Executive MBA and other available scholarships, please visit the ‘Scholarships and Bursaries’section at www.hull.ac.uk/money or contact Bella Anand, Admissions Manager: [email protected]

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Business Bites success drives new series Delivering an engaging combination of academic research andindustry insight to business professionals and students is thefocus of the Business Bites seminars.

The series, offered in partnership with the East YorkshireInstitute of Directors, follows the success of the 2012seminars, particularly the Women In Leadership event whichwas attended by 94 delegates. Business Bites 2013 willaddress a wide range of themes that impact all organisations.

Richard Tuplin, Branch Chairman of the East Yorkshire(Humber) branch of the Institute of Directors and Chair of theHumber Local Enterprise Partnership Forum, said:

‘The Business Bites series over 2012 was a fantastic successand is growing in stature. The 2013 series looks exciting, andwe are presenting a programme which will allow attendees totake improvements and inspirations back to their ownbusinesses.’

The seminars are:

• ‘Social Media: Let’s Get Some Clarity’ – 5 pm, Monday 25 February

• ‘Retail Logistics: the Last 50 Yards’ – 5 pm, Monday 29 April

• ‘Organisational Storytelling: Talking the Talk and Walkingthe Walk’ – 5 pm, Monday 8 July

• ‘Are All of Us Smarter than Each of Us? Barriers to EffectiveGroup Decision Making in Organisations, and How toOvercome Them’ – 5 pm, Monday 11 November

Each lecture will feature academics from the Business Schoolalongside experienced business professionals.

The events are free to attend. For details visit News and Eventsat www.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

‘Fantastic night – thank you!’Christine WareCareer and Personal Development Coach/MentorHigh10

Helping hand for small multimediabusinessNetworking and a new partnership – these were two of theextra benefits for a small multimedia business that decided tobase its operations at the Business School.

For small businesses that are either starting out or looking fornew premises, the business incubation unit spaces at theBusiness School can often provide the ideal solution.

No high rents in faceless business parks, miles from anywhere– the units offer networking opportunities with peers andacademics, full reception support and a location in one ofHull’s iconic buildings, with state of the art facilities includingexhibition spaces, meeting and training venues.

Cleverclogs Multimedia is just one of the businesses that hastaken advantage of these facilities.

When the business started in June 2010, one of its mainconcerns was keeping costs to a minimum to allow thebusiness to grow in the early years.

Managing partner Lynn Yates said: ‘We decided to operate ourbusiness from the Business School as it offers a great low-costfacility in a wonderful environment.

‘Our business is in line with the University as we developeducational software amongst other eLearning and designservices, for educational institutions, trainers and businesses.

‘Being based at the Business School has enabled us to partnerwith another incubator company to roll out a workplacetraining platform to a local authority. We have seen our ideasgrow from initial concept through to completed productsgaining international interest.’

Support for small businesses is just one of the ways that theBusiness School demonstrates its commitment to thedevelopment of the Humber region.

For further details, please email Sam Davy [email protected], or you can call Sam direct on 01482347524 for an informal chat.

Lynn Yates and Mike Hortonof Cleverclogs Multimedia

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You won’t find NFC on the latest iPhone but near field communication is a feature on many mobiles. Sony’s Carl Källén, on a recent visit to the Business School, told students this technology would be the nextbig thing. He outlines the significance of NFC for the future and the impact it will have on our daily lives.

Information technology plays a key role at every stage of the logistics and supply chain management decision-making process andenables managers to make better decisions on the basis of accurate data and information.

Several studies of logistics trends in Europe have cited IT systems and electronic commerce or e-commerce as growth areas andkeys to competitiveness.

There are many current applications: e-procurement and e-tendering, telematics and transportation management systems (TMS),warehouse automation and warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory replenishment using bar codes, radio frequencyidentification (RFID) and efficient consumer response (ECR) techniques, and a host of applications culminating in enterpriseresource planning (ERP) for more efficient production.

However, changes in technology are rapid and one new technology that hasinteresting potential for logistics and supply chain applications is near fieldcommunications (NFC).

Through its applications in smart labelling, product authentication and itsproperty as a greater enabler for network linked logistics management, NFCis poised to spread rapidly throughout the supply chain, from warehousingthrough logistics to consumer facing applications.

Professor David Grant, Director of the Logistics Institute, Hull University Business School

Mobile technology has potential for logistics and supply chain

When you need your wallet and your keys, just reach for your mobile

Carl Källén, Sony’s Global Head of Salesfor Telefonica Group, is one of manyguest speakers from a range of industrysectors and professions to visit theBusiness School to share theirexperiences. Other speakers haveincluded Charlie Bean, Deputy Governor

of the Bank of England, as well as business professionals fromKCOM and Samsung. It is part of our commitment to studentsto add value to teaching and learning, helping them tounderstand the business environment as well as developingtheir business skills. If you or your organisation would like toconnect with the Business School to share industry insightand workplace knowledge, please contact our World of WorkOffice: [email protected]. For more information aboutlogistics research, short courses and consultancy, please visitwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs/logistics.

Business Magazine (BM): Commuters paying for a bus pass,students taking a museum tour, businesses looking for a moresecure payment method for customers – is there a limit toNFC’s applications?

Carl Källen (CK): Near field communications will, in principle,be able to replace public transport tickets, monetary paymentsand other financial transfers such as peer-to-peerclearing/netting but probably overlooked by many is how itmakes seamless home and device connectivity. Microsoftintroduced the concept of ‘plug and play’ [the system by whicha computer automatically recognises a new device and canwork with it as soon as they are connected] 15 years ago, andwith NFC, Sony anticipates the ‘tap and play’ experience – thatis, tapping two products to connect them and simplify the wayelectronics connect with each other. We call it ‘one touch’.

The main real limitation with NFC is implied by its name (‘nearfield’), in that you have to be in the same room.

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BM: Kazuo Hirai, Sony’s president and CEO, said: ‘Sony isputting NFC at the heart of its content sharing’. What will itmean for your customers?

CK: What Mr. Hirai is referencing is the above-mentioned ‘onetouch’ function, taking NFC beyond the traditional uses suchas ticketing and payments. Now, consumers can easily andinstantaneously enjoy their music and photos across an arrayof NFC-enabled Sony devices by simply touching one toanother to establish a wireless connection without acumbersome pairing process. For example, Xperia T and XperiaV users can stream music wirelessly with ‘one touch’ to thenew Sony SRS-BTV5 NFC-enabled speaker. More of thesesolutions will become available over the next 18 months, withNFC being the enabler to support easy content sharing.

BM: The advantages to NFC are significant; are there anydisadvantages?

CK: NFC as a technology is sound, and the proof of concept canbe seen in certain markets and applications – like FeliCa inJapan, where a number of critical applications have beenlaunched such as micro-payments and public transportation.The one small drawback is the fact that the range is limited toless than 1 cm so you have to be very close to the readingdevice. For mobile phones, it relies on the phone being on –which can be a challenge, if you run out of battery.

BM: NFC is not a recent development. What prompted Sony tobring it to market and, in your opinion, is it finally on theverge of mass adoption?

CK: It is about crucial mass, component availability andeconomic viability. The industry as a whole is starting to seethe prospect with increased connected devices, and there is agood opportunity to synergise with other Sony productsamong different product categories. We do not necessarily see2013 as ‘the year of NFC’ but rather as an important year forNFC growth and wider consumer awareness – a bit like 2005might have been for Bluetooth.

BM: The Guardian reported that mass adoption has beendelayed because mobile operators would like to take acommission. Is this still the case, and what is the justification?

CK: When it comes to mobile payments, it is quite a complexpuzzle – with banks, mobile operators and credit-cardcompanies wanting to ensure that they can take a ‘cut’ fromthe transaction fee. NFC could potentially be a significantthreat to credit cards and banks but can also be seen as a goodopportunity for operators as they look for new sources ofrevenue. In some countries (Japan being one), the situationhas been resolved but in the UK and other markets in Europe,there is still more work to be done.

BM: What is the most exciting aspect of NFC? And if you hadto equate it to another technological development in terms ofimpact on our daily lives, what would it be?

CK: For Sony, it is the opportunity to connect devices andimprove user experience. With a few steps including ‘onetouch’, you could share or connect content seamlessly – it is agreat facilitator of a slick and effortless connectivity. Anotherclassic example of NFC helping improve our lives is when youcan leave your wallet and keys at home and only bring yourphone. NFC on your phone allows you to conduct financialtransactions and could potentially also serve as theauthenticator of your identity, allowing you access to an officeor back to your home: rendering cash, IDs and keys redundant.Your phone becomes not only your hub of communication andcontent but also your wallet and keyring!

FAQs• With NFC technology, as with Radio Frequency Identification

technology, the tag and the reader have no direct line of sightrequired between them, which differentiates it from bar codes

• NFC operates on the globally available 13.56 MHz frequency band • Data rate is between 100 kb/s and just over 400 kb/s• NFC was jointly developed by Sony and Philips, and combines

Philips’ Mifare technology with Sony's FeliCa contactless cardtechnology

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NEWS IN BRIEFSystems Thinking in ServiceOrganisations: The Business Schoolcontinues to lead the way in developingand promoting ‘systems thinking’ – anapproach which challenges currentmanagement thinking to helporganisations work better. The schoolhas teamed up with prominentconsultants Vanguard to provide apractical and positive four-month (onefull seminar day per month) programme,focused on achieving significant,measurable change. Aimed at seniorexecutives, heads of service and all thoseresponsible for leading major change intheir organisations, the tools and skillsdelivered in this programme are relevantto and effective across all businesssectors. Contact Bridget Freer on 01482463332 or at [email protected] forfurther details.

‘Zombies, Run! Can We Use Technology toBuild Pro-Societal Behaviours?’ This wasthe title of the inaugural lecture byRichard Vidgen, Professor of SystemsThinking. He talked about howtechnology can be used to help tackle thechallenges that faced by society today.The Professor outlined the challengesthat society is facing as poverty; disease;drug and alcohol abuse; poor diet; lack ofexercise; happiness; and climate changeand carbon emissions. For details ofother inaugural lectures, please visit the‘News and Events’ section ofwww.hull.ac.uk/hubs.

Social marketing attempts to educatepeople in the hope that they will makehealthy choices regarding diet, lifestyleand health-related issues. The effectiveuse of social marketing principles can becomplex and controversial. SocialMarketing, a book co-authored byBusiness School Senior Lecturer DrStephan Dahl, explores the complexitiesinvolved in researching, planning andimplementing effective social marketingprogrammes, using case studies fromboth successful and unsuccessful real-world programmes. The book, publishedby Pearson at £36.99, has a Europeanfocus and offers examples of socialmarketing in healthcare as well as otherareas such as drug education, disastermanagement, and volunteering.

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A bespoke foundation degree has been formulated to provide cutting-edge training toMorrisons’ logistics division. The part-time degree, which will be studied by 100 staffin four cohorts of 25 students from across the business, has been devised by theLogistics Institute alongside the University’s dedicated Knowledge Exchange team, inclose consultation with Morrisons.

The partnership comes at a time when retail logistics, the backbone of any retailoperation, are becoming increasingly sophisticated with a subsequent need forhigher-qualified personnel. The course has been specifically created for Morrisons asan investment in their people and the future growth of the business.

Students will largely be supervisors wishing to progress to management who willobtain skills and knowledge in leadership and logistics to enhance their business’competitive advantage.

The programme, in block format so as not to impact on employee duties, incorporatesmodules covering academic study, management and operations skills. Students arebeing taught by leading academic staff, including three globally recognisedprofessors based within the institute. The aim of this specially designed programmeis to closely connect theory with the workplace environment.

Nathan Clements, HR Director for Manufacturing and Logistics at Morrisons, said:‘Efficiently moving food to our stores and customers – come rain or shine, or evensnow – is one of the most vital parts of any supermarket business. This degreeprogramme will ensure we can develop the best managers for the weekly challenge ofmanaging a supply chain that serves 11.5 million customers every week.’

Director of the Logistics Institute, Professor David Grant, said: ‘We are delighted thatMorrisons has chosen us to deliver on this programme. The Logistics Institute hasworked hard to ensure that the programme is challenging but balanced, with plenty ofsupport for students and good progression routes to a full degree should thestudents wish to continue.’

To find out more about how the Business School can help your business, pleasecontact Bridget Freer on 01482 463332 or email [email protected].

‘The programme is proving very interesting and I amfinding out a lot about myself and the role that I play inthe business. I want to progress within Morrisons andperform as best as I can, and I can see that this degreewill not only help me in my current role but also futureroles. I always wanted to go to university and to now havethe opportunity is great.’Becky Harper, Supply Chain Sales Manager

Supermarket deliversfoundation degree for staffThe importance of retail logistics has resulted in a specialist degreebeing offered to a major supermarket chain.

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Students gain insight into working life

The students will complete their appointments, which typicallylast one year, at a broad range of companies from small andmedium enterprises to multinational corporations and not-for-profit organisations.

Students are currently working within the Humber sub-regionand nationally and internationally at other companies includingAirbus, Boots, Bosch, Asda, Rolls-Royce, Enterprise Rent-a-Carand Siemens.

The placement positions, which represent the BusinessSchool’s highest-ever number of professional experienceplacements in one year, give students the opportunity to gaininsight into the real world of work and provide benefits toemployers.

The placements, organised by the World of Work (WoW) team atthe Business School, increase students’ employability and cancontribute to improved performance in their final degree results.

Around a third of the placement students return to their finalyear with a firm job offer for when they graduate, and manyothers receive fast-track offers through the recruitment process.

The initiative benefits employers too: they gain from thestudents’ specialist degree subject knowledge in areas such asfinance, marketing, supply chain management and IT.

Valerie Monaghan, Career Skills and Placements Manager,said: ‘Taking on a motivated business student for one year can

result in real advantages for employers. It is a cost-effective wayto identify prospective employees and can potentially save onfuture recruitment expenses. It also gives the chance to inspireand interact with the new generation of business professionalsplus a fresh perspective from an enquiring, energetic youngtrainee who will be keen to make the most of their experienceand demonstrate their skills.’

The WoW team provides guidance for employers interested inplacements, advertises opportunities to their students andcontinues to provide support while students are undertakingtheir placement. To find out more about student placements orother ways to interact with us such as student projects, guestlectures or student recruitment, please contact ValerieMonaghan on 01482 463302 or at [email protected] fordetails.

Student survey:A recent study into graduate employment, ‘The GraduateMarket in 2013’, underlined the importance of workexperience. Over half of the recruiters surveyed warned thatformer students with no previous work experience are unlikelyto be successful during their selection processes and havelittle or no chance of receiving a job offer for theirorganisations’ graduate programmes.

From The Walt Disney Company to IBM, from Marks & Spencer to Microsoft, more than 90 undergraduates havebeen recruited into paid work experience for this academic year.

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Explore the Business School and University campus at one of our Open Days

Event diaryFull- and part-time open eventsOpen events offer the chance for thoselooking to study at the Business Schoolthe opportunity to visit the facilities atHull or Scarborough.

Visitors will meet members of staff andstudents from the school, helpingapplicants to make an informeddecision about their future education.

Please visit www. hull.ac.uk/hubs forfurther details.

Open and applicant daysApplicant day11.30 am, Wednesday 6 March 2013Applicant day 11.30 am, Saturday 13 April 2013Open day11.30 am, Saturday 29 June 2013 Open day 11.30 am, Saturday 12 October 2013

Open eveningsPart-time study 5.30 pm, Wednesday 26 June 2013 5.30 pm, Wednesday 4 September 2013

For further information, general queriesshould be sent to businessschool @hull.ac.uk, but forspecific entry information pleasecontact Bella Anand, AdmissionsManager, at [email protected].

Career webinarsAlumni Interview: Tom Wright, Head ofCards and Unsecured Lending, HSBC6 pm, Tuesday 5 March 2013

‘Image and Impact at Interview’6 pm, Tuesday 16 April 2013

‘Introduction to How to Use LinkedIn toGet Your Next Job’6 pm, Tuesday 30 April 2013

To find out more, please visitwww.hubs.hull.ac.uk/alumni.

Business Bites series‘Social Media: Let’s Get Some Clarity’ 5 pm, Monday 25 February 2013

‘Retail Logistics: the Last 50 Yards’5 pm, Monday 29 April 2013

‘Organisational Storytelling: Talkingthe Talk and Walking the Walk’5 pm, Monday 8 July 2013

‘Are All of Us Smarter than Each of Us?Barriers to Effective Group DecisionMaking in Organisations, and How toOvercome Them’Monday 11 November 2013

Inaugural lectures‘A New Method for Modelling Liquidityin Light of the Financial Crises’6 pm, Monday 15 April 2013

‘Why Big Decisions Fail’6 pm, Monday 22 April 2013

Other events‘Women in Leadership’, Business Weekfree event for schools (female pupils,Year 9–1o)10.30 am, Thursday 6 June 2013

‘Trends and Opportunities in Logisticsand Supply Chain’Labour Market Information event forcareers advisors and learning providers9 am, Wednesday 12 June 2013

Please visit the ‘News and Events’section of www.hull.ac.uk/hubs fordetails of all Business School events.