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02/10/2026

Three members of MLA College’s senior academic leadership will play key roles at the 17th International Conference on Global Security, Safety and Sustainability (ICGS3-26) this November.

Professor Hamid Jahankhani, Chief Academic Officer at MLA College, will serve as General Chair, while Prof. Mohammad Dastbaz, Principal and CEO, and Professor John Chudley, Rector, are members of the International Steering Committee.

This year’s theme, ‘Harnessing Space for the Benefit of Humanity’, will bring together academics, practitioners and policymakers to explore topics including space governance, AI, cyber security, satellites and drones, post-quantum computing and digital governance.

Their involvement reflects MLA College’s growing contribution to international conversations around emerging technology, security, governance and sustainability.

Read more about MLA College’s involvement in ICGS3-26: https://www.mla.ac.uk/news/17th-annual-international-conference-on-global-security-safety-and-sustainability-to-explore-how-space-can-benefit-humanity/

01/10/2026

What does a career spanning 35 years at sea really teach you?

Join Gordon Foot, Offshore Client Representative and MLA alumnus, as he shares the lessons, experiences and decisions that have shaped his journey in the maritime industry.

Moderated by Rita Della Ratta, Senior Marketing Executive at MLA College, the webinar will look at how life at sea has evolved, the skills that have stood the test of time, and what Gordon wishes he had known earlier in his career.

📅Tuesday, 6 October 2026

⏲️1:00 PM – 2:00 PM BST

Register here:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6495191676269857118?source=organic

28/09/2026

Your next step starts here.



Applications for the January 2027 intake at MLA College are now open.



With flexible higher education designed to fit around professional and personal commitments, MLA College supports learners across areas including maritime, sustainability, business and management.



Study part-time, build your knowledge and move forward with dedicated support throughout your learning journey.



Learn more and apply for the January 2027 intake.

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26/09/2026

Technical expertise can take an engineer far. But stepping into leadership requires a different set of skills.

As engineering roles continue to evolve, the expectations placed on managers are changing too.

What does effective engineering leadership look like in 2026?

Our latest blog looks at 10 skills that can help engineering professionals strengthen their leadership approach and prepare for greater responsibility.

Read the full blog:
https://www.mla.ac.uk/blog/top-10-leadership-skills-every-engineering-manager-needs/

25/09/2026

A new academic journey starts with feeling informed, supported and connected.

This week, our new students took part in MLA College’s online Induction Week, meeting the teams who will support them throughout their studies and getting familiar with the guidance, systems and services available to them.

From Programme Management and Student Experience to Technical Support, Administration and Finance, Induction Week is designed to help students understand how their studies will work, where to find support and what they can expect as they begin their journey with MLA.

We’re pleased to welcome our new students to the MLA community and wish them every success as they begin their journey with us.

24/09/2026

Twenty-five years ago, MLA College COO Glenn Harris served alongside Tom Sharpe OBE on HMS Lindisfarne. Tom was one of the youngest people on board and, at just 28, went on to take command.

In the first episode of our Leadership Series, they look back at those early years and talk about trust, empathy and what it means to lead people who may be older and more experienced than you. They also discuss what happens when leadership goes wrong, why rank is never enough, and what holds a team together when things get difficult.

From Hong Kong and HMS Lindisfarne to the journey towards HMS Endurance, there are some remarkable stories here, and plenty to think about for anyone leading people today.

Watch episode one on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_cDQvBzfdg

Two more episodes to follow.

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24/09/2026

Policy can set the direction. Putting it into practice is what creates change.



This World Maritime Day, the maritime community is considering how international standards translate into real-world action across the sector.



For an industry continually responding to changes in technology, regulation, sustainability and operations, that transition depends on people. People with the knowledge to understand change, the judgement to apply it and the skills to keep developing throughout their careers.



At MLA College, maritime education has been part of our story since 2012, supporting working professionals around the world to continue their education alongside their careers.



This World Maritime Day, we recognise the professionals across the sector turning knowledge into practice every day.

19/09/2026

Balancing a business, deadlines and postgraduate study wasn’t always easy for Wei Fong Ng.

She joined the MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation programme to build on her experience in the marine spare parts business, gain new ideas and understand how she could take her business further.

There were challenges along the way, but guidance from her lecturers and support when she needed it helped her keep moving forward.

Now, reaching the end of the journey means something special:

“I feel proud of myself.”

Thinking about building on your own experience and taking the next step?

Discover the MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation programme at MLA College and see where it could take you.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/4pxr7m7y

16/09/2026

What can football teach us about leadership, sustainability and creating meaningful change?

Join Lauren Rabbitte, Managing Director of Go Green Now, as she shares how her experience in football shaped her approach to leadership, teamwork, adaptability and community engagement, and how those same skills can help drive meaningful change in business and sustainability.

Moderated by Rita Della Ratta, Senior Marketing Executive at MLA College, the session will explore the connection between sport and sustainability, the importance of influencing positive behaviour, and why lasting change depends on bringing people with you.

Friday, 25 September 2026 | 13:00–14:00 BST

🔗Register now to join the webinar: https://tinyurl.com/3sr4b83m

14/09/2026

Behind every programme is an academic whose experience helps learners approach their subject with greater depth and curiosity.



In this edition of , we spotlight Paul Folan, Senior Academician at MLA College.



With a background spanning industrial engineering, manufacturing and engineering management, Paul brings expertise in performance management and measurement, supply chain management and product lifecycle management.



His academic and research experience also includes participation in EU-funded projects, alongside teaching across areas such as manufacturing systems, engineering design, operations and supply chains.



At MLA College, Paul draws on this experience to help learners develop meaningful research questions, select appropriate research methods and approach their research with creativity and purpose.



What do you think makes a strong research question in engineering today? Share your thoughts in the comments.