In March 2021 Montpellier Business School (MBS) launched the âCommunication and Organizing for Sustainability Transformationsâ (COAST) Chair held by Dr. Helen Etchanchu and Dr. Domenico Dentoni. The COAST Chair explores the various drivers of societal change and transition mechanisms to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It combines two fundamental and inseparable pillars to… Read more >
According to recently published research compiled by Antler, a Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm, out of all African universities the American University in Cairo produced the highest proportion of individuals who went on to found highly successfully startups. More specifically, the report referred to growth-stage startups (ones that raised more than $10 million), soonicorns (raised… Read more >
Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand recently celebrated its 39th birthday, and the beginning of its 40th year of operations. Sasin was established in 1982 through a collaboration among Chulalongkorn University, the Kellogg School of Management, and The Wharton Business School. In a talk with Sasin faculty and staff, Professor Ian Fenwick noted the… Read more >
The programs shape participantsâ entrepreneurial mindset to be proactive and persistent. Rigorous research has proven their impact on fostering entrepreneurship, and we are convinced that it is time to scale up tremendously. We are currently looking for new partners, sponsors, and supporters on our exciting journey! Need more inspiration? Read about the success story of… Read more >
The Chair stands out by its trans-disciplinary approach which brings together hard science expertise to assess the challenges and objectives, and social science expertise to promote sustainable transformation and stakeholder buy-in. COAST makes a point of leading by example and is committed to changing its own practices in research, teaching and consulting in order to… Read more >
From March 31st to April 16th , 2021, MBSâ âCommunication and Organizing for Sustainability Transformationsâ (COAST) Chair, held by Dr. Helen Etchanchu and Dr. Domenico Dentoni organized the first MBS SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) Challenge, in partnership with the associations “I love Planet” and âla Fresque du climatâ (the Climate Fresk). This educational event brought… Read more >
Esade welcomes the first class of its new bachelor in Transformational Business and Social Impact. 44 students from 27 different countries start today the Transformational Business and Social Impact bachelor (BITBASI), Esade Business & Law Schoolâs newest program. A university program designed to train the next generation of business leaders, the program aims to address… Read more >
A new report has expert insight from industry-leading cybersecurity and risk practitioners on the cyber threat faced by todayâs organisations. Importantly, there are recommendations and practical steps to develop a cybersecurity strategy aimed at business leaders and practitioners in organisations of all sizes. James Crotty and Professor Elizabeth Daniel are the co-authors of Lessons from… Read more >
All major corporations are expected to account for their environmental and social footprint. This is carried out through a diverse set of standards, frameworks, and metrics related to what is referred to as an ESG (environment, social, governance) report. Such reporting enables the corporations to better manage their contributions to the attainment of the United… Read more >
