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Pamela Gardner, a postgraduate business student at Henley Business School, reflects on a lifelong learning journey defined by curiosity, professional growth, and continued contribution beyond retirement.It is debatable whether my atypical experience will be of value shared: study has always come from a curiosity stimulated interest, not career advancement. And business study came at the end of my

Oluwaseyi Adebiyi, an MSc Finance graduate, reflects on her career journey and how Henley helped shape her strategic thinking for leadership-focused roles in finance.I currently work across finance, research, and strategy, with experience in lending, business development, and financial services innovation. Most recently, I joined Credit Matters Limited as part of the ownership team. I serve as Res

Yazan Hamdan, an MSc International Business graduate of Henley Business School and current CEO of Reflect, shares an inspiring story of leadership, resilience, and the lasting impact of his Henley experience.Today, I serve as the Head/ CEO of Reflect; a regional digital bank within the Arab Bank PLC group, leading the growth of a digital-first bank operating across multiple markets. My role involv

Arnold Werbeloff, an Executive MBA graduate, reflects on applying Henley’s leadership and people-management insights to nurture the next generation of South African business and investment leaders.I am a consultant and Head of the Vunani Coronation Training Academy based in Johannesburg which I assisted in forming in 2004. The trainees undergo a 12-month intensive programme in Equity Analysis. We

Hi, my name is Sanele and I am currently studying Real Estate Finance at the University of Reading. Last summer, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to participate in the RREF Access Internship Scheme, where I completed my internship at The Crown Estate. As someone with a strong interest in real estate, the experience provided valuable exposure to the industry and allowed me to learn from

The Henley Summer Boot Camp, held from 22–24 June 2026, brought together 45 students with early-stage business ideas for an intensive three-day programme designed to help them launch and grow successful businesses.Hosted by the Henley Enterprise Lab (HELAB) in partnership with the Berkshire Growth Hub, the Boot Camp combined expert-led workshops, mentoring and peer learning, giving participants pr

Dr Payal Roychoudhury studied Henley's Executive MBA over ten years ago, but talks about how it impacted her career and how studying an Executive MBA at Henley was the perfect opportunity to strengthen her skills in business.With more than 10 years of experience across the pharmaceutical and gene therapy sectors, I have built a career that combines deep scientific expertise with strong commercial

Our EMBA cohort stepped into Singapore’s fast‑moving innovation scene for a week of real‑world learning.Our Executive MBA cohort visited Singapore this month, as part of the International Business Module. They delivered consulting projects to AI tech start-ups, engaging directly with the companies they had analysed. Alongside presentations, they took part in site visits, panel sessions, and immers

According to the Institute of Longevity we face a ‘Strategy Deficit” meaning while 83% of business leaders agree that longer working lives are inevitable, only 12% of employers have a formal longevity strategy. The ONS figures show there were 16,600 centenarians in the UK in 2024, this has doubled from 8,300 in 2004. Doubled! And 39% is the share of core skills that will be disrupted. (World Econo

Erica Banfield Moore, a graduate of the Henley Business School MBA, looks back on a three‑year journey defined by growth, resilience, and deep personal discovery.My MBA Journey with Henley Business School: Three Years of Growth, Resilience, and Personal Transformation. The diversity of the Henley community was another defining feature of my experience; I was granted the opportunity to have study g

Henley Business School celebrated the entrepreneurial success of its student and alumni founders at the Greenshoots Seed Finance Award Scheme on 17 June 2026. The event saw University of Reading Chancellor Paul Lindley OBE present three ventures with £5,000 seed funding awards and tailored mentoring support to help accelerate their growth. The winning businesses – KIGO, InTheBusiness, and stats.cc

Reunite, Reconnect, Rediscover: Your Class Anniversary Starts Here Bring your cohort back together and reignite the power of your network.Are you approaching a milestone in the history of your graduating class? Sometimes looking back can remind us of how far we have come and help us build for the future. Perhaps you are looking to get together again so see how everyone is getting along after five,

This month we hear from Rohit Venkateshan, an emerging professional who has already made a meaningful contribution to the industry through both his work and commitment to the community. He reflects on his early career journey, the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector today, and the satisfaction he has found in supporting initiatives that help broaden participation in the Real Estate Ind

Departmental NewsComplete University Guide 2027 RankingThe university of Reading leads, retaining number one in Land & Property Management in the Complete University Guide 2027 ranking and number 13 in Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design (new entry). Overall, the University is 43 in the UK out of 130 institutions ranked. The Complete University Guide 2027 in full is available online.On Tu

125 students • 22 teams • 10 Dragons • 3 Winning Teams • 1 Grand ChampionOn Tuesday, 12th May 2026, undergraduate students specialising in Real Estate and Planning took part in the Dragons’ Den 2026 competition, the culmination of Henley Business School’s Real Estate Entrepreneurship and Technology (RE2ENT) module. Led by Dr Matteo Borghi, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, th

"An evening of reconnection, reflection, and renewed purpose" Edward Ng reflecting on the recent Henley Alumni Association Malaysia Annual Dinner in collaboration with Henley Business School Malaysia.The dinner was a wonderful evening of connection, celebration, and community spirit, bringing together alumni, students, and friends of Henley Business School Malaysia. Set against the enchanting back

We are saddened to hear of the passing of prominent alumnus Marjan Minnesma, who graduated from Henley in 1993.Marjan went on to become one of Europe’s most influential voices in climate action and sustainability having been named 'most influential person in the field of sustainability’ in the Netherlands in three consecutive years (2011-2013) by newspaper Trouw. As the founder and director of the

Yash Kothari, Henley Business School graduate, reflects on his journey and how Henley shaped his career and mindset.Being an alumnus of Henley Business School has genuinely been a turning point in my journey. Before joining Henley, I had already spent five years working with Coca-Cola in India. Walking away from a stable job to go back into academics wasn’t an easy decision at all. I had a lot of

Departmental NewsPresentation at the World Bank Land and Property conferenceOn 1 May, Dr Xiaolun Yu, Lecturer of Real Estate Finance delivered a presentation at the 2026 World Bank Land and Property Research Conference, a global premier venue to discuss research and innovations to land governance, featuring a keynote by Prof. Daron Acemoglu (MIT), 2024 Nobel Laureate in Economics. Xiaolun presente

We are proud to recognise this year’s Mentor and Mentee of the Year, celebrating their commitment, support, and remarkable achievements.In 2025 the competition for these awards was very strong and two mentors were selected to share the accolade, alongside our Mentee of the Year. Both mentors were overseas - a testament to the powerful international element of our mentoring programme – which meant