How Hustle went from a university kitchen to gyms across the UK
Leon Hodgson and Michał Szachniewicz both studied Business Management at the University of Liverpool, graduating in 2025. While still students, they co-founded Hustle, the UK’s first creatine-infused protein bar - turning university coursework, competitions and a shared entrepreneurial mindset into a fast-growing fast-moving consumer good brand. We spoke with Leon to reflect on his time at Liverpool, the city’s influence on Hustle’s beginnings, and the lessons learned from taking a business from idea to reality while still at university.
Posted on: 26 January 2026
How a PhD shaped Diana Madibekova’s vision for peace
In this blog, Diana Madibekova talks about her PhD journey at the University of Liverpool, how studying during a global pandemic shaped her approach to ethical leadership and how her research on business and positive peace inspires her work fostering global cooperation and impact.
Posted on: 26 January 2026
From Liverpool to Madrid: Morgan Wilson's Graduate Journey
Morgan Wilson, International Business graduate from the University of Liverpool, Class of 2024, shares how her placement year, summer abroad, and career moves have shaped her professional journey and led her to an exciting sales role in Madrid.
Posted on: 1 December 2025
Junfu Chen: How Liverpool Set Me Up for Success
Junfu Chen reflects on his transformative University of Liverpool journey studying Accounting and Finance, highlighting the support, opportunities and friendships that shaped his career - now Senior Manager at Deloitte UK.
Posted on: 18 November 2025
Marketing Graduate Isabel Henry: My Next Chapter
Isabel Henry, a Class of 2024 Marketing graduate from the University of Liverpool, recently returned from nine months of travelling and is now joining Centrica’s Marketing Graduate Programme. In this blog, Isabel tells us more about her journey and what excites her most about starting her career in marketing.
Posted on: 28 October 2025
How Harvey Waites Turned His Passion for Business into a Career in Film
Harvey Waites, a Class of 2024 International Business graduate, shares his journey from studying at the University of Liverpool to launching his career in the film industry. He reflects on what inspired him to pursue international business, the highlights of his course including a year in industry with Warner Bros, and his current role at Sony Pictures. Harvey also discusses his volunteering experience, post-graduation travels across Southeast Asia and the lasting connections he’s built through the University’s athletics community.
Posted on: 28 October 2025
Rhys Cornelius: From studying Economics at Liverpool to analysing global insurance markets
Rhys Cornelius reflects on his journey from studying Economics at Liverpool to working in global finance, shares career insights and looks ahead to what’s next.
Posted on: 7 October 2025
Q&A: Marialicia Izquierdo’s bold shift to luxury retail
Marialicia Izquierdo (MBA 2022) shares how bold decisions took her from industrial engineering to a career in luxury retail.
Posted on: 23 September 2025
Matt Houghton: From Football MBA to Tranmere Rovers
Matt Houghton tells us about his role at Tranmere Rovers, shares advice for students and reveals the best football match he’s ever watched.
Posted on: 23 September 2025