We hosted a hybrid masterclass event on current and future trends of fintech in accountancy and finance. The session was hosted by James Bowden, Accounting and Finance Lecturer, and Craig McLaughlin, Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting and Finance, who discussed the ways in which fintech has changed the way we engage with our finances. We welcomed our community based in the UAE and beyond, including alumni, current students and organisations based in the UAE.
Aspects of the session looked into the strategic strengths that have led to a rapid growth in the number of financial and innovation-related companies operating within the UAE’s fintech ecosystem. The final part of the session focused on the recent technological innovations that have taken place within accounting.
The session was then followed by a networking opportunity where attendees shared their ideas on the topic with the academics.
The relationship between Strathclyde UAE and the business world has advanced in recent months and we continue to build a strong connection with our business community. Strathclyde UAE are pleased to welcome Dr Ghanim Kashwani to the Strathclyde Business School Advisory Board. Dr Ghanim Kashwani holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Scotland and is the first Emirati qualified as a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng-MICE) by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)-UK. He has rich experience in various industries, and look forward to sharing collaborative insights.
Professor David Mackay hosted a masterclass titled "In these Disrupted Times Should Strategy be part of Digital Transformation". The session was delivered in a hybrid format and was well received by the audience which included organisations, the local and global alumni community, enquirers to the MBA as well as current students. The session was followed by a great discussion and networking opportunity at the Dubai campus.
Strathclyde UAE collaborated with the government entity ‘The Society of Engineers’ on a bespoke open day event at their offices recently. At this event the Strathclyde team spoke to Society of Engineers staff looking to develop their careers, offering tailored solutions as well as 1-2-1 EMBA consultations. Strathclyde UAE will be holding an open day at Dubai Police HQ to expand on our corporate partnerships and to showcase our portfolio of offerings.
In a continuation of the Women in Leadership series at the Dubai campus, a Tedtalk style webinar from Doctorate student and Senior Organisational Development Leader Kylie Jamieson will be taking place. In this session, Kylie will present research on mid-career women in the workplace, followed by a discussion from the audience.
From her research findings, Kylie will share the following: