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Masterclass: Cashflow is the lifeblood of companies

Professor Arif Khurshed is the Associate Head of Research for the Accounting and Finance Division at Alliance Manchester Business School. His research interests span corporate finance, including IPOs, venture capital, payout…

Masterclass: In a rapidly transforming business environment, innovation is critical and demands an entrepreneurial mindset and new skills

The Middle East Centre recently hosted a masterclass delivered by Professor Oswaldo Lorenzo on ‘Entrepreneurial Mindset for Business Innovation’, for students, alumni and guests joining online. Oswaldo is an entrepreneur,…

Strategic Supply Chain Management Masterclass: Managing relationships central to success

Professor David Bamford is an experienced industrial academic who has published over 250 articles, book chapters and reports. His multiple publications include two co-authored books, ‘Essential Guide to Operations Management’ and…

Ramadan Suhoor gathering highlights the deeply human impact of social responsibility partnerships

The University of Manchester Middle East Centre chose to mark the Holy Month of Ramadan by celebrating the gift of giving with a Suhoor dinner gathering in the presence of students, alumni, families and friends, and staff of the…

Celebrating Manchester’s wealth of talented women

Middle East Centre hosts special interactive session for International Women’s Day 2024 Are you ready to enter the boardroom? It was a breakfast meeting with a difference – a special occasion (International Women’s Day – theme:…

Introducing Executive Education: First regional information session for students and alumni

The Middle East Centre recently hosted its first Executive Education online information session for students and alumni in the region, following the Middle East launch of the first suite of 17 new short business courses, in…

Manchester MentorME - cohort 1: Positive feedback and rising demand from students and alumni

The impact session hosted by the Middle East Centre Careers and Alumni Relations team on the first cohort (June-December 2023) of the new Manchester MentorME programme provided the opportunity for mentors and mentees to review…

More than determined: Improving opportunities and empowering abilities

The Middle East Centre was privileged to support a unique event in Dubai - improving opportunities and empowering abilities - organised by Massiraa (an agency dedicated to promoting universal accessibility) and with the active…

Regional tour - 200 Years (and first 200 graduates) Making a Difference

The Middle East Centre team has embarked on an ambitious regional tour to connect with students, alumni and prospective candidates while marking 200 years since the foundation of the University, in 1824. Under the theme of ‘200…

Professor Gabrielle Finn Visits the Middle East Centre

Professor Gabrielle Finn, Vice Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students & Professor of Medical Education at the University of Manchester, has paid her first visit to the Middle East Centre after taking up her new role.…