The American University in Cairo School of Business recently hosted Executive MBA students from Antwerp Management School, Belgium, who visited the School from January 25-29, 2024, to complete two modules. The first module “Negotiation and Conflict Management” was delivered alongside AUC School of Business EMBA students that educated about effective communication techniques and proven strategies to resolve conflict – It… Read more >
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An Australian and New Zealand Human Resource Management Guide to Work Health and Safety
The socio-historical review of human ‘labour’ outlines foundational knowledge on the intertwined origins of worker labour and safety rights, while contextualising the formation and role of unions in securing labour rights that, today, are standard in Australian and New Zealand contexts. It enhances understanding of the historical origins of the contemporary disciplines of Employment Relations… Read more >
The Carpenter and the Gardener: Nurturing Growth in Business Schools
If you are a parent and, like me, anxious to get better at it, you probably know about the carpenter and gardener metaphor popularized by Alison Gopnik, a professor at the University of California Berkeley. Being a carpenter, she says, is about molding a child into an adult who has a particular set of characteristics…. Read more >
Casablanca Climate Leadership Forum (CCLF) – ESCA Ecole de Management and the Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL)
The Casablanca Climate Leadership Forum (CCLF) is a distinguished annual event at the forefront of discussions and actions concerning climate change sustainability and responsible leadership. Organized by ESCA Ecole de Management and the Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL), a consortium of six leading African business schools, the CCLF plays a pivotal role in shaping… Read more >
Students’ COP: Fostering Sustainable Leadership and Action
The Students’ COP, a pioneering initiative of ESCA Ecole de Management and Strathmore University, part of the Business Schools for Climate Leadership (BS4CL) Africa, recently culminated in a groundbreaking event. On November 15, 2023, students from these institutions, representing the diverse voices of Africa, convened to discuss and propose solutions to climate change and sustainability… Read more >
Meta and Esade analyze the “metaversity” or tomorrow’s university
According to the report Business education in the era of metaverse, in order to remain relevant, universities must change by using technology to deliver an augmented learning experience for both professors and students. Meta and Esade have published a report about the impact and benefits that generative AI and the metaverse can have for education. Entitled “Hacia la transformación… Read more >
Techspace Wonders: Woxsen Metaverse Celebration Expo
The “Techspace Wonders: Metaverse Celebration Expo” organized by the AI Research Centre at Woxsen University was a spectacular showcase of innovative projects in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Held in the Admin Block on 4th January 2024, the expo welcomed participation and engagement from all schools within Woxsen University. The event provided a… Read more >
A Whakatauki for the World
“Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi” is a Māori proverb, or whakatauki. It translates into “with your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive” and carries my humble holiday message to the GBSN community. To be sure, I’m not an expert on Māori, People of the Land… Read more >
The ISM Group at the Eduniversal Global Convention
The active participation of the ISM Group demonstrates the excellence of higher education in French-speaking Africa and contributes to promoting the visibility and influence of this region in the global context of higher education. This reinforces the global and enriching character of the convention, thus offering a unique opportunity for exchange and collaboration with key players… Read more >
Recent News from Woxsen University
Woxsen University Launches Asia-LatAm Alliance (ALLiance) to Drive Global Research and Innovation Collaboration Woxsen University has taken a pioneering step by launching the Asia-LatAm Alliance (ALLiance), a dynamic consortium comprising six leading universities from Asia and Latin America. This initiative aims to drive global research and innovation by fostering close collaboration among these prominent institutions…. Read more >