Our Students

Student voice

In support of our students, we provide them with a reflective platform and a space where they can generate debate as long-term agents of positive change.

  • Keyu Jin – Understanding a Global Superpower: Another Look at the Chinese Economy
    The Wheeler Institute welcomed economist Keyu Jin, to explore China’s rise as an economic superpower. The session, moderated by Hélène Rey Lord Bagri, Professor of Economics at London Business School, part of the Wheeler Institute’s new event series Global Routes. Jin’s presentation delved into the themes from her latest book, The New China Playbook: Beyond…
  • Gridlock and Socio-Economic Development in Latin America: the Case of Bogota
    In Latin American countries, where rapid urbanisation and population growth are common characteristics, the role of transportation in facilitating access to metropolitan areas and its consequent effect on regional economic performance is more important than it may initially appear. However, the traffic ‘gridlock’ is a significant challenge to many cities’ aspirations. Moreover, poor transport networks…
  • Special Economic Zones Unveiled: Lessons from China’s Success Story
    Special Economic Zones (SEZs), first implemented in 1959 in Ireland, were designed to stimulate the inflows of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), boost exports and employment, and generate growth spillovers in local regions. The term “SEZ” encompasses various zones like export-processing zones, industrial parks, and others. It can be generally defined as a designated area within…
  • Latin America’s Food Dilemma: Balancing the Global Crisis with Local Needs 
    The world is facing a severe food crisis. The latest State of Food Security and Nutrition report stated that around 2.4 billion people across the planet faced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2022, including 900 million with severe food insecurity.1 Although the global hunger rates have stabilised since the COVID-19 crisis, they remain significantly…
  • Feeding the future: new approaches to circular food processes
    Organised by the LBS Social Impact Club, ‘Feeding the Future: ‘Meeting the 10 Billion Challenge’ welcomed Pär Larshans (Chief Sustainability Officer at Ragn Sells) to London Business School, to discuss sustainable food processes and inclusive employment. Pär is a leading voice in the global transition from focusing solely on waste management to pioneering efforts in…
  • The Evolution of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
    Last month, the Finance Club at London Business School hosted Mr. T. Rabi Sankar (Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India) to discuss the evolution of India’s digital public infrastructure in the context of global integration. Addressing Cross-Border Payment Challenges and India’s Digital Payments Infrastructure Paolo Surico (Professor of Economics at London Business School)…

Student-led initiatives

We are inspired by the purpose and passion of our students who are focussed on applying innovative thinking in the area of business for development. We seek collaborations with student clubs and initiatives, that have the potential to evolve how we think about business.

  • Africa on the Move: the Africa Business Summit 2024
    Hosted by London Business School’s Africa Business Club and supported by the Wheeler Institute, the 22nd Africa Business Summit focussed on “Africa on the Move: A 2030 Plan Towards Sustainable Business Policies.”  It aimed to explore Africa’s readiness to achieve critical 2030 goals, particularly around infrastructural investment, financial access and reform, health sector opportunities, and…
  • Rise of the Global South: How Emerging Economies are Shaping the World Order and the role of China 
    This year, the Geopolitics and Business Club at London Business School hosted their first conference, “World in Flux: Geopolitical Uncertainty and the Future of Business’, supported by the Wheeler Institute. Among its highlights was a Fireside Chat on “Macro-Economics: Rise of the Global South,” with David Lubin (former Head of Emerging Markets Economics at Citi…
  • Radha Basu: AI, iMerit, and the Power of Youth
    The 2024 LBS Social Impact Club Conference concluded with a keynote on leveraging technology for social impact. Radha Basu (Founder and CEO of iMerit and co-founder of Anudip Foundation) shared her journey as a pioneer in the Indian software industry and a tech entrepreneur dedicated to addressing youth unemployment. Through iMerit and Anudip, Radha has…
  • In Focus: Amplifying Africa’s Growth Story
    Where is the African ‘land of opportunity’ and how can businesses have an impact? ‘Our ambition is to become the number one black community for business school students across Europe,’ opened Ezzy Ndujiuba (Co-President of the Black in Business Club and MBA2024 at London Business School), as she welcomed guests to the inaugural LBS Black…
  • EQUALL conference 2024: A Seat at Every Table  
    The Women in Business Club at London Business School hosted the 24th annual EQUALL conference, ‘A Seat at Every Table’. The conference brought together leaders and allies from various sectors to share insights into the unique challenges and opportunities women face. The conference aimed to inspire and provide practical strategies, featuring a range of keynotes…
  • Africa Business Summit 2023: The Future is African
    The Wheeler Institute is inspired by the purpose and passion of our students, who are focused on applying innovative thinking in the area of business for development. We seek collaborations with student clubs that aim to reshape the way we think about business. The initiatives that we support allow students to apply their business skills…