Ancient civilizations, on the grounds of modern-day Egypt, pushed the boundaries of technology, giving the world breakthrough advances in mathematics, medicine, engineering, and more. Today, the city that never sleeps––Cairo––is alive with 22+ million people who are young, diverse, and increasingly entrepreneurial. It is a city with a distinctive, modern vibe that still feels deeply… Read more >
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Gender Bias and the Power of Business Schools to Transform People and Organizations
“Your responses suggested a strong automatic association for male with leader and female with supporter.” That was the message displayed immediately after I completed the Implicit Association Test on Gender and Leadership (IAT). That was many years ago and the message is still etched in my mind. To say I was exasperated by the results… Read more >
Open University will empower a new generation of Black leaders
Learners will be guided to develop skills in leadership communication, influence, problem solving, and building and maintaining coalitions for change. They will have the chance to meet and share their experiences, learning from one another and working together to produce Black leaders of the future in business and in the community. Modules will be delivered… Read more >
BSIS Impact Assessment: the School is awarded the prestigious recognition for having generated an impact of academic and social excellence
POLIMI Graduate School of Management, an integral part of the School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, has successfully completed the BSIS (Business School Impact System) assessment process, confirming its important role at an international level in the academic and social arena. BSIS is a tool promoted by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) − one of the… Read more >
EQUAL4EUROPE, led by Esade, develops good practices to promote gender equality in research and higher education institutions
The handbook summarises the main findings of the project after four years of work. EQUAL4EUROPE is funded by the European Commission and undertaken by eight international partner institutions led by Esade. Women face social, cultural and systemic barriers in the course of their academic career, as a result of which the higher the positions, the… Read more >
New three-day sustainable finance course takes on rapidly changing landscape
A new short course in Sustainable Finance UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is aimed at helping financial services professionals acquire the new skills and knowledge necessary to capitalise on the growth opportunities presented by a rapidly changing financial landscape. The highly practical and intensive three-day course runs from April 9th to 11th next and… Read more >
Professor Gerardine Doyle wins Diversity & Inclusion Leader/Emerging Leader Award National Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Professor Gerardine Doyle wins Diversity & Inclusion Leader/Emerging Leader Award National Diversity and Inclusion Awards On Thursday, February 8, Professor Gerardine Doyle was awarded the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Leader/Emerging Leader Award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2024 in Dublin. Eleven winners were recognised for their outstanding work with Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) across award categories covering… Read more >
UCD College of Business and Proudly Made in Africa presented the Africa Business Conference 2024: Digital Africa, Entrepreneurship and Tech
UCD College of Business and Proudly Made in Africa presented the Africa Business Conference 2024: Digital Africa, Entrepreneurship and Tech. The discussion focused on the entrepreneurial landscape and was an arena to hear from entrepreneurs and other business actors on how they are shaping (and being shaped by) the business landscape in Africa, and the… Read more >
Woxsen University: Leading the way with Innovation and Entrepreneurship with MSME Grants for Sustainable and Wellness Projects
Hyderabad, India – Woxsen University is proud to celebrate the achievements of its faculty and students in securing significant funding and driving innovative projects that align with the institution’s commitment to sustainability, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Daya Shankar, the Dean of the School of Science, has successfully obtained a grant of INR 1.3 crores from… Read more >
Project Seed Promotes Financial Literacy in Schools with the Support of Iscte Business School
The meeting arose from the challenge thrown by the CML to the Iscte Business School, as well as to Lisbon schools, to encourage their students to promote this type of awareness-raising activities. For this activity, the school had the support of the group of students ITIC – Iscte Trading & Investment Club, particularly the students… Read more >