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socialising. However, the UCL MBA Labs are focused on producing real-world outcomes for industry and society. “The labs themselves are not simply activities for students but designed from the ground up as collaborative efforts between students, alumni, industry and module leaders. This goes beyond students assisting with a research project and involves them working with corporate partners and start-ups to provide actionable solutions and results. The result is not just an experience, but also yields a true effect by allowing students and alumni to apply their MBA learning in diverse contexts.”
their own. We also wanted to combine lifelong learning with societal impact, while encouraging our students to have impact beyond their current career successes. We were also aware that as a small and growing programme, incorporating alumni and students from the broader university would allow our distance‑based students to build connections with the wider UCL community. “Two main thematic threads run through the entire UCL MBA programme: data and future planning. These themes are reflected in the three current labs. The Analytics Lab allows our students to engage with corporate partners using cutting- edge analytics tools and skills. The DigitalHack allows industry groups to share critical issues they face and use a combination of industry, student and alumni minds to propose innovative solutions for societal challenges. As we build for the future, sustainability will be critical to maintaining and improving the world we live in and the Sustainability Lab supports this.” How do the Analytics Lab and Sustainability Lab differ from traditional MBA student/alumni clubs? “As well as helping students become more aware of what is happening in the wider world, university clubs often revolve around opportunities for
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