Akhil Scaria on Leadership, AI in Education and Transformational Change
Dr Akhil Scaria, MBA graduate of the University of Liverpool and award-winning education leader, shares insights on leadership, digital transformation and the future of AI in learning.
Posted on: 15 April 2026
Meet the FIMBA graduate championing the women’s game
Deborah Dilworth, a Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) graduate from the University of Liverpool, has built a career championing supporters in the women’s game. Now Head of Women’s Football at the Football Supporters' Association, she reflects on her commitment to growing the game for fans at every level.
Posted on: 15 April 2026
From Screen to Stadium: Kate Tencza’s Journey into Football Media
Kate Tencza shares how she transitioned from Emmy-nominated TV production into football through the Football Industries MBA at the University of Liverpool, and how she’s now using storytelling to connect clubs and supporters in an evolving game.
Posted on: 14 April 2026
Jonathan's career story from engineering graduate to founder of investment banking firm
We caught up with Mechanical Engineering graduate Jonathan Hodson-Walker to discuss his memories of studying at the University, his career transition from engineering to business, and his role in founding investment banking firm Silverwood Partners and venture capital firm Silverwood Ventures.
Posted on: 10 April 2026
Qinsu Zhou's career journey from audit to entrepreneurship
After studying Accounting and Finance at University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Qinsu Zhou has built a successful career in audit, progressing through roles at KPMG, Schroders and now Visa. Alongside her corporate journey, she has founded slow fashion brand, ZSLONDON, inspired by traditional Chinese culture and modern design. Read more about how she navigated international study and entrepreneurship to shape a path that blends finance with creativity.
Posted on: 9 April 2026
Dr Isabel Benito Gutiérrez's Musical Journey After Liverpool
In this blog, Dr Isabel Benito Gutiérrez reflects on her journey after studying music at the University of Liverpool, and how living and working in China has shaped her research, teaching and creative practice.
Posted on: 12 March 2026
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