Woxsen University and SolBridge International School of Business are happy to announce the successful conclusion of the Woxsen-Solbridge Co-Business Plan Contest 2024, held from 24th to 28th June 2024! This remarkable event was a collaborative effort between Woxsen University and SolBridge International School of Business, bringing together the brightest minds from India and Korea. Participants… Read more >
âThrough a national search Professor Elliottâs dedication to and vision for the Collegeâs future, along with the passion she brings to her current work, made her the clear choice to lead Gies College of Business. She is an accomplished scholar and an empathetic, transparent and collaborative leader, and I am confident she will lead the… Read more >
Wits University and Wits Business School (WBS) recently became the official owners of one of Anglo Americanâs buildings at its former campus in the Johannesburg central business district (CBD). At a special handover ceremony attended by top leadership from both organisations and other stakeholders in the initiative, the University outlined its vision of what is… Read more >
Art as an innovative means for engaging stakeholders in change towards sustainable transition: the artist, the organization, and the pedagogical contributions Mariana GalvĂŁo Lyra, Hanna Lehtimäki, Victor Renza, Thomas Blonski, and Divya Singhal Introduction How can art support the co-creation context-sensitive knowledge to initiate practices through which citizens, organizations, NGOs, and academia can be a… Read more >
This commentary in the â Business and Societyâ journal highlighted the crucial role of education in fostering humility and challenging privilege. This is especially important in today’s polarised world, where disagreements often escalate into conflict. By adopting a teaching and learning culture of humility, we can nurture a more inclusive mind-set in our future leaders…. Read more >
Dr. Jeffrey R. Brown, Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business and Dean of Gies College of Business, has announced that this academic year will be his final year as dean. He plans to step down in 2024 after his successor is found. Brown joined Gies Business in 2002 and has served as dean since… Read more >
In March, the fourth annual Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) started with 100 teams from 91 universities in 19 African countries. The competition challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally-relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063. The virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students is sponsored… Read more >
Roundtable 1 on âReal Estate Investment in a Challenging Economic Environmentâ illuminated the path for meaningful growth in real estate, advocating for a knowledge-driven approach to market challenges. Roundtable 2 on âBeyond the Pyramids: Crafting a Sustainable Future for Hospitality and TourismManagement in Egyptâ uncovered the potential for a reimagined Egyptian experience, underpinned by skilled… Read more >
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 >
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 >
