(Photo from the Independent) Now to a story about life after you are done with University. Aleksandr Bedereu graduated in 2015 from the University of Leeds. Being proactive he started at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) that […]
The new fiver
(Photo from Daily Echo) By now, we all have seen the coveted new five pound note, once or twice no more. And if we count the people that have had one in their pockets the […]
The Art of Budgeting: Lunch
Photo from (Lexis Nexis Being a student is all about mastering the delicate art of scrimping and saving and doing just about anything to avoid reaching that dreaded overdraft limit. This is certainly not always […]
Phones explode and Samsung’s shares implode
(Photo : REUTERS/Dado Ruvic) Following the release of the Galaxy Note 7 in August, Samsung was riding the wave of success after rave reviews for their innovative new design, which claimed to push the boundaries […]
Spotify to buy Soundcloud ?
At the end of September, news spread of a possible takeover of SoundCloud by Spotify. Although this might have come as a surprise, SoundCloud has been looking to sell since July at least at a […]
Brexit uncertainty and higher education
As we all know ‘Brexit’ has led to adjustments within our economy. However what you may not know is the effect these are set to have upon students. The value of our currency has dropped […]
The Leeds food industry making a difference
In modern industry, the recognition of the environmental and ethical impact of firms is undoubtedly growing. As consumers, many of us no longer find it acceptable for businesses to exploit natural resources for their own […]
Job prospects across the Channel – are languages the future?
In an increasingly globalised and competitive job market, what can students do to help them stand out within a sea of applicants for a limited number of jobs? The answer: learn a foreign language. With […]
The most inconspicuous billionaire?
Every business student has come across the Inditex (Zara) study case. The majority of us have studied the characteristics of this company and I could list myself some traits and examples of its internationalisation over […]
Deliveroo: How our new favourite takeaway app achieved such rapid success
Annual growth of 25% and a net worth of over $1billion in just 3 years, impossible for a start-up business I hear you cry! Yet Deliveroo with a presence in over 60 countries and an […]
Black History Month: Inspiring Entrepreneurs
As part of Black History Month this October, LUU talks to three inspiring BAME entrepreneurs who have successfully set up their own start-up businesses. All at different stages of their careers, we talk to them […]