In the car, halfway to school, my son lifted his eyes from the phone long enough to say, âDid you know, in Japan, workers who get to the office early park farther away, leaving the closer spots for others that come later?â I didnât know. And, because Iâm never quite sure where my son gets… Read more >
Woxsen University, a higher education institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, further solidified its global standing with the recent visit of distinguished Academicians and Chair Professors of Woxsen, Prof. Sherif Kamel, Dean of The American University in Cairo (AUC) & the Chair of AACSB; and Prof. Thami Ghorfi, President of ESCA… Read more >
It is a good idea to collect data about the outcomes of heart surgeries and make it available to the public. Report cards help patients find the best hospitals and doctors, while the providers have an incentive to improve quality. Makes perfect sense, doesnât it. Well, in a paper I read a little more than… Read more >
Woxsen University is making significant strides in its mission to provide world-class education and foster innovation. The recent appointment of Dr. David Meyer, a distinguished alumnus of Columbia University, as the Executive Dean of the School of Business marks a pivotal moment in the university’s journey. Dr. Meyer’s extensive experience and global perspective will undoubtedly… Read more >
As the 2024 Social Logistics Challenge comes to a close, we are pleased to announce our Winning Teams! This yearâs 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 >
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 >
Life in all its forms teems across the landscapes that make up the Colombian geography. And perched up in the Eastern Andesâhalfway between the Amazon Forest and the Caribbean Coastâlies the Universidad de los Andes School of Management (UASM). Over the last 50 years, the School has trained generations of young professionals, enthusiastic entrepreneurs, and… Read more >
Woxsen University’s School of Business has once again solidified its position as a global leader in management education, securing top positions in prestigious international rankings. These rankings recognize the schoolâs unwavering commitment to providing a worldâclass education that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in todayâs competitive business environment. QS Business… Read more >
The role of a business school has undergone fundamental changes. Gone is the narrow focus of yesteryear on simply producing âjob-readyâ graduates to climb the corporate ladder. Our students â and wider community â now expect us to help them grapple with the very real problems of our time. For example, how do we respond… Read more >
âYou canât stop technological change, but you can shape it.â That is the key message of Power and Progress according to its authors, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson. After researching 1,000 years of technological change, the authors conclude that, contrary to widespread âtechno-optimism,â advances in technology do not automatically translate into broad-based prosperity. If we… Read more >
