Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc Postgraduate

Honouring Professor Denis Towill of Cardiff Business School

Earlier this month I was delighted to give the Denis Towill Memorial Lecture at an alumni event for members of the Logistics Systems Dynamics Group (LSDG) of Cardiff Business School. The event was attended by former PhD students and current members of the research unit. LSDG was founded by Professor Denis Towill, an aeronautical Control…

Students presenting to a 4th Party Logistics Provider

Practical learning through our Supply Chain Consultancy Project

In term three of our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc students have the option of taking the Supply Chain Consulting optional module. This module involves applying your knowledge to solve a client’s supply chain problem via a live consulting project. Last month, students consulted for a 4th party logistics provider (who wish to remain anonymous). The…

Making the grade: top tips from lecturers on exam revision

Our Student Support Guidance Tutor team have spoken to several lecturers to get their top tips on how to revise for your exams. Revision/Exam Preparation After each session, ask at least one question about the material you’ve covered and answer at least one question (this is best done in pairs or groups)”. Maths lecturer,…

Managing stress at exam time: Top student tips

We spoke to our students to compile the top six things to do to overcome stress during exam time. 1. Connect with others and talk about it! It’s Ok to talk! Tell someone if you’re struggling. Don’t let it build up. Never forget to call home. A problem shared is a problem halved – remember…

Study a Masters in a year at Brighton

In advance of our trip to Master and More’s fair in Düsseldorf on 5 May, we thought we’d tell you a bit more about our one-year full-time postgraduate courses. Developed through long-standing relationships with industry and professional bodies, our flexible programmes will help you stand out in a competitive job market. Through work-based…

The 10 things you’re doing wrong in your presentations (and how to fix them). By Steve Bustin

It doesn’t matter how many presentation skills training courses we’ve been on or how many truly terrible presentations we’ve seen, we all end up falling into the same old traps when we present, pitch or speak in public. From overusing bulletpoints to mumbling into your script, here (in no particular order) are the top ten…

Lecturers judging the Gatwick Diamond Supply Chain Excellence Awards

Gatwick Diamond Supply Chain Awards

The University engages with the local economy in a variety of ways, and this year I (1st left) and Arvind Upadhyay (3rd from left) and Patrick Ballin were involved in judging and presenting the Gatwick Diamond Supply Chain Excellence Awards. Arvind teaches Strategic Purchasing on our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc, and has recently returned from…

Involvement with professional bodies

Our Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT) and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). These accreditations give students membership. exemptions from examinations from these institutes and access to their online resources, networking opportunities and student conferences – such as the recent CILT Student Conference…