Although no formal preparation is needed before you join us, our Pre-University Arrival Guide provides assistance, reassurance, and a range of helpful sources to best prepare and explore key areas of interest prior to arrival with us. 

The below links will help you get a head start on year one by familiarising you with some of the content. 

• The Financial Times - the FT Schools website curates content for those aged 16-19 - in particular, see the ‘Business’ and ‘Economics’ sections for the most useful material. 
• Harvard Business School Online allows access to 'The Beginner's Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements' here. 
• Information on the Harvard referencing style (used by The School of Business and management) can be found via Cite Them Write website here. 

Joining an exclusive group of less than 6% of the world's business schools, the School holds business accreditation from AACSB International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide.

They're a global non-profit association, connecting educators, students, and business to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders, championing excellence in:

• Student, faculty, and staff as active participants
• Learning and teaching 
• Academic and professional engagement.

Find out more here.

How do great leaders inspire action? This enlightening TED Talk efficiently explains the ‘What, How & Why’ of the world’s most successful leaders.

The global pandemic has revolutionised the way leaders interact, teach and inspire, both virtually and in-person. Take a look at the below articles, to explore some examples of modern leadership.

• Why young people in every sphere – not just business and politics – should learn to lead
• How Can You Tell Someone Has Exceptional Leadership Skills? One Word.
• The Top 5 Qualities Every Leader Must Have To Adapt Post-Pandemic

Sustainability is an unavoidable item of discussion across every industry, with a greater influence than ever on modern business decision making. The below articles, including work from the School's very own academics, illustrate it's impact.

• Climate change: carbon labels and clever menu design can cut the impact of dining - new study
• How children are helping to make their families more eco-friendly
• The School of Business and Management's Centre for Research into Sustainability (CRIS)

Fintech is one of the most exciting and topical areas in global business today. The emergence of a new generation of financial technology has, in a short time, had a considerable impact on how to do business, transact as customers, and think about the financial future. Investment in the sector reflects this as it continues to grow with no sign of stopping. In some of our lessons you will also discuss the FinTech ecosystem and the main FinTech innovations. As a taster, you can explore the Blockchain insider website accessible via: 11FS Video Content

Embracing the digital era is essential, as is ensuring you have the tools and skills to thrive in this environment. Below are links to articles highlighting how businesses are adapting their offering and overcoming the challenges of marketing in a post-Covid landscape, as well as to the research into and work around digital innovation carried out by the School

• Digital Organisation and Society Research Centre at The School of Business and Management, Royal Holloway
• 2023 Digital Marketing Trends across the six pillars of marketing
• Pitchfork - The Music Metaverse is (Almost) Ready to Conquer the World

With an increasing buzz around the Metaverse these days, this TEDx talk, Brian gives us a glimpse into the future of the metaverse and how it will impact every aspect of society as we know it.

Ever find yourself idly browsing through Netflix, struggling to pick what to watch? Or on an unplanned TikTok binge, wondering 'how did I get here?!' If so, then look no further for our top choices right now:

Netflix

• Money, Explained - Dive into the history of con artists and how technology makes it easier for these schemes to flourish
• Inside Bill's Brain: Decoding Bill Gates – three-part documentary series exploring the mind and motivations of one of the most brilliant brains in the world.
• Print the Legend - This award-winning documentary explores the innovative thinking behind 3D printing and the race to build a dream from scratch.
• https://www.netflix.com/gb/

TikTok

• @GymShark - High quality motivational and engaging gym-based content.
• @Jesseeckel - On a journey from $1 to $1million, Jesse gives his audience the chance to vote on what he should do next.
• @TheMrsPedersen - The self-proclaimed 'Queen of Social Media' offers her tips, tricks and advice.

Blockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS - This series is a dedicated podcast specialising in crypto, blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Choose one podcast that sparks your interest. There are 197 podcasts to choose from!  Listen Here

The Crown and the Royal Brand - Professor of Marketing and Consumer Research Pauline MacLaran discusses the careful brand cultivation of the Royal Family, including the fine balance between their accessibility and mystique and representation in popular culture. Listen here (Episode 9). 

Quarantined Market Podcast - join our Head of Department of Marketing, Professor Alan Bradshaw, as he discusses markets and consumption, in these historical times, with various guests. Listen here.

GeoGuessr
Reckon you know your Golden Gate Bridge from your Great Wall of China? Journey around the world and see if you can work out where you are from a randomly selected location!

Internet Live Stats
From Twitter to Tumblr, smartphones to Skype, watch as the internet grows in real-time, across a range of posts, searches views and uploads.

Try something new for 30 days
Looking to break a habit or even start something new before you join us? This short TED Talk is a great place to start in this perfect time to try something new for 30 days.