Bangor Business School - Ysgol Busnes Bangor

Congratulations to one of our teams BlueCapital who are currently sitting Top 10 in Europe and Top 50 Globally in this year’s Bloomberg Trading Challenge. The school has 9 teams overall with 39 students taking part. We can’t wait to see where BlueCapital and the rest of the teams end up!  Llongyfarchiadau i un o’n timau, BlueCapital sydd yn y 10 Uchaf yn Ewrop a’r 50 Uchaf yn Fyd-eang yn Her Masnachu Bloomberg eleni. Mae gan yr ysgol 9 tîm yn cystadlu gyda 39 o fyfyrwyr yn cymryd rhan. Edrychwn ymlaen at weld ble mae BlueCapital a gweddill y timau yn sefyll ar ddiwedd yr her!

Thank you so much to Dr Clair Doloriert and Leon Smith for such insightful workshops!

Believe in Change: How having the right support system is key for business innovation and growth. For this month’s episode of Bangor Business School’s Penny for your Thoughts podcast host Darren Morely (Business Link Manager) is joined by former Bangor University Graduate Brandon Ristow-Wilson (BIC Innovation Ltd) and Dr Junyu Zhou (Lecturer in Management, Bangor Business School). The episode is all about business innovation and the scaffolding that can support growth. Brandon shares his expert insights through his wide-ranging experiences with BIC Innovation; an Employee-Owned & B-Corp Certified Wales-based business. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to scale, or an established business aiming to innovate, having the right support system is key. The episode explores how technology, investment, and filling critical skills gaps are crucial to driving business success. Plus, contemporary theories on innovation are highlighted—from the ambidextrous, to incremental, and radical—and how businesses can consider these different approaches to stay competitive and thrive in today's dynamic marketplace. Listen here on:- Apple - https://lnkd.in/e_JVjEmA Spotify - https://lnkd.in/ejuWVHgG Amazon Music - https://lnkd.in/eJY5Snhx Credwch mewn Newid: Mae sicrhau’r system gefnogaeth briodol yn allweddol i arloesi a thwf busnes. Y mis yma ym mhodlediad Penny for your Thoughts Ysgol Busnes Bangor, bydd Darren Morely yn ymuno â chyn-fyfyriwr Prifysgol Bangor, Brandon Ristow-Wilson (BIC Innovation Ltd) a Dr Junyu Zhou (Darlithydd mewn Rheolaeth, Ysgol Busnes Bangor). Mae'r bennod yn ymwneud ag arloesi busnes a'r sgaffaldiau a all gefnogi twf. Mae Brandon yn rhannu ei feddyliau arbenigol a’i brofiadau eang gyda BIC Innovation; busnes yng Nghymru sy’n eiddo i’r Gweithwyr ac sy’n ardystiedig trwy B-Corp. Boed yn entrepreneur sy'n tyfu ei fusnes, neu'n fusnes sefydledig sy'n anelu at arloesi, mae system gymorth briodol yn allweddol. Mae'r bennod yn archwilio sut mae technoleg, buddsoddi, a llenwi bylchau sgiliau allweddol yn hanfodol i ysgogi llwyddiant busnes. Hefyd, bydd yn trafod damcaniaethau cyfoes ynglŷn ag arloesi—yn ddeuol, yn gynyddrannol, ac yn radical—a sut y gall busnesau ystyried y gwahanol ddulliau hynny i aros yn gystadleuol a ffynnu yn y farchnad ddeinamig sydd ohoni heddiw. Gwrandewch nawr -

Bu'n bleser cael cynnal ein Cynhadledd Economaidd gyntaf ddoe, ar y cyd â Llywodraeth Cymru a Discover Economics. Croesawyd disgyblion blwyddyn 11, 12 a 13 o ranbarth Gogledd Cymru i gymryd rhan mewn sesiynau rhyngweithio ac i ddarganfod grym economeg a'i lwybrau gyrfa amrywiol. Gwych oedd cael siaradwyr gwasg wnaeth rhannu eu mewnwelediad ac ysbrydoli'r disgyblion gyda'i phrofiad byd go iawn. Roedd y digwyddiad yn un llwyddiannus gyda phawb yn gadel yn frwdfrydig ac wedi eu hysbrydoli. 

Yesterday, the Business School hosted its first Economic Conference, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Discover Economics, welcoming schools from North Wales. Pupils from year 11,12 and 13 participated in interactive learning, showcasing the power of transformative power of economics and the diverse career opportunities it offers. We were thrilled to feature brilliant guest speakers, who shared their insights and inspired the students with real world examples. The event was a great success with everyone leaving enthusiastic and inspired!

Attention all Bangor University Students! It is My Graduate Career Week at Bangor University and there is a wealth of opportunities for you to meet employers from a wide range of sectors, to hear from industry experts and our alumni, and to access expert advice on career planning, networking and recruitment practices. Register now and find out more about the events and opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/edf6egea #Careersfair #Graduateopportunities

Gwneud y mwyaf o'ch strategaeth farchnata ddigidol i wneud iddi weithio; pŵer dilysrwydd a dadansoddeg data. Mae pennod y mis hwn o ‘Penny for your Thoughts’ yn troi at farchnata digidol. Ymunwch â’r cyflwynydd, Darren Morely, ynghyd â’r gwesteion Medi Parry-Williams (sylfaenydd Making Places Work) a’r Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Marchnata Busnes, Dr Steffan Thomas i ddysgu sut mae cyfryngau cymdeithasol a datblygiadau mewn technoleg yn newid sut mae busnesau’n estyn allan i ddenu a chyfathrebu â’u cynulleidfaoedd traged.  Gwrandewch nawr - https://lnkd.in/ehrBcYxX A pheidiwch ag anghofio hoffi, dilyn a rhannu! Maximising your digital marketing strategy to make it work; the power of authenticity and data analytics This month’s episode of Penny for your Thoughts turns to digital marketing. Join host Darren Morely with guests Medi Parry-Williams (founder of Making Places Work) and Senior Lecturer in Business Marketing, Dr Steffan Thomas to learn about how social media and advances in technology is changing how businesses reach out to attract and communicate to its target audiences.  Listen now - https://lnkd.in/ehrBcYxX and don’t forget to like, follow and share! #P4YT #Podcast #BBS #YsgolBusnesBangor #Podlediadau #YrAwrGymraeg #yagym #strategaeth #busnes #marchnata

It was a pleasure to see so many involved in the OR66 Conference a couple of week ago. Congratulations to Dr Heather He in her role as a Co-Chair of the Conference and to Dr Linda Osti as the organiser of the Tourism and Hospitality Stream.  Roedd hi'n bleser gweld cymaint yng Nghynhadledd OR66 cwpl o wythnosau yn ôl. Llongyfarchiadau i Dr Heather He yn ei rôl fel Cyd-gadeirydd y Gynhadledd ac i Dr Linda Osti fel trefnydd y Ffrwd Twristiaeth a Lletygarwch.

We're extremely proud to have achieved over 90% student satisfaction in the subject area of Business Studies (NSS2024). If you'd like to study with us and start your career within the world of business we're now accepting applications for 2025. 

Rydym yn hynod o falch bod boddhad myfyrwyr dros 90% yn y maes pwnc Astudiaethau Busnes (NSS2024). Os hoffech chi astudio gyda ni a chychwyn eich gyrfa yn y byd busnes mae rydym bellach yn derbyn ceisiadau ar gyfer 2025.  We're extremely proud to have achieved over 90% student satisfaction in the subject area of Business Studies (NSS2024). If you'd like to study with us and start your career within the world of business we're now accepting applications for 2025.  https://lnkd.in/eatvRYph