In March, the fifth annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) began with 84 student teams representing 46 schools across 19 countries registered for this year. Among these institutions, 11 are GBSN member schools. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063…. Read more >
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Teams from Indonesia, Ethiopia, India, and Uganda Among Winners in 2024 Social Logistics Challenge
As the 2024 Social Logistics Challenge comes to a close, we are pleased to announce our Winning Teams! This year’s competition has been a tremendous success, with significant growth across the board. We saw a double in our submissions, almost doubling last year’s with an increase from 38.71% to 60.38%. In addition to these exciting… Read more >
Top 5 Teams for the 2024 Social Logistics Challenge Announced!
Out of 104 teams, we had 64 completed submissions from 30 schools, including 19 member schools, across 21 countries who submitted their comprehensive two-part solution package, showcasing their innovative approaches to social logistics. The Top 5 teams have been invited to present their live pitches to our panel of international judges. Deliverables Each team prepared… Read more >
GSERM 2024 Scholarship Recipients
The Global School of Empirical Research Methods (GSERM) offered scholarships to nine scholars from GBSN institutions in developing countries. Join us in congratulating them! About GSERM GSERM is a high-caliber integrated program teaching methodology for PhD students and postdocs from leading universities all over the world. The GSERM offers an attractive course-based learning atmosphere on… Read more >
Bridging Passions and Purpose: A Chocolate Bar’s Bitter Truth
I was just in Cairo for GBSN’s annual conference, GBSN Beyond. While unwinding one evening, a simple chocolate bar opened my eyes to a harsh reality. Thanks to Charles Autheman, a Professor at HEC Paris and a key figure in the GBSN for Biz & Human Rights Impact Community, what began as a casual dinner… Read more >
India’s 1st AI University “Universal AI University” Revolutionizing Education
It is with utmost pride to announce that ‘Universal AI University’ India’s 1st AI University has been launched by Universal Business School. With the world moving towards more automation and digital transformation, AI education and research is highly important for a country to stay competitive in the global economy, thus, Universal AI University will be… Read more >
Woxsen Metaverse Odyssey
At Woxsen University, we’ve embarked on an exciting mission to make the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come to life in the virtual realm. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Woxsen SDG City, a groundbreaking virtual experience that allows you to explore all 17 SDGs and discover how our university is dedicated to making… Read more >
The Global Business School Network Appoints Juliane Iannarelli as its First Chief Impact Officer
The Global Business School Network (GBSN) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Juliane Iannarelli as its first Chief Impact Officer. This year celebrating its 20th anniversary, GBSN is a Washington D.C. based non-profit of nearly 150 leading business schools across 50 countries with a mission “to improve access to quality, locally relevant management and… Read more >
Woxsen University Welcomes Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme to its Governing Body
Woxsen University Welcomes Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme to its Governing Body
Esade Research – Is Alliance Management a Profession?
The academic interest in collaboration between organizations is increasing enormously to tackle social issues. This raises the question of whether alliance management is becoming a new professional role. Esade Professor Jaap Boonstra argues that alliance management is not a unique profession, but a skill for all participants in the alliance. The article is based on… Read more >