News from GBSN

Teams from Uganda, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal enter the Top 5 of ABCC 2023

In its 3rd year, the Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) began with 87 teams from 58 universities in 17 African countries. The virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students was sponsored by AACSB International, The Swift Institute, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and UConn School of Business, and supported by Peaqs, emlyon… Read more >

Biodiversity – Assessing the Financial Links to Natural Capital | Virtual Debate

On April 6th, the Sustainable Finance and ESG Investment Impact Community held their first virtual debate, Biodiversity – Assessing the Financial Links to Natural Capital. This virtual debate was designed to convene dueling perspectives on the financial implications associated with nature and the preservation of biodiversity, specifically focused on the Amazon biome and other ecosystems…. Read more >

Building at the Intersection of Business and Business Schools

Lately I’ve been starting my presentations by asking participants, “In what ways do the interests of business and business schools intersect?” The most common initial reaction has been silence, accompanied by a familiar facial expression, the one that says, “Isn’t it obvious?”.  Still, I press them on the question until someone speaks up. The first… Read more >

Rotterdam School of Management – Research Magazine Out Now

The latest issue of RSM Discovery magazine explores how supply chain and logistics are putting into motion the measures needed to keep supplies on the move for 21st century business around the world. The importance of resilient and responsible supply chains has recently come into sharp focus, and the world continues to face challenges such… Read more >

New Member Spotlight: ZHAW School of Management and Law

The ZHAW School of Management and Law (SML) vision is well aligned with the aspirations of GBSN:“Our educational programs and our research in management and law enable entrepreneurial activity and contribute to resolving social challenges. We stand for Swiss excellence with a global reach.”

Esade Leads the Debate on Technology that Will Revolutionize the Future of Education at 4YFN

Under the slogan ‘Entrepreneurship through the EdTech Perspective’, Esade heads the EdTech discussion and program at 4YFN and strengthens its commitment to the business world, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute For the seventh year running, Esade is the official academic partner in ‘4 Years From Now’ (4YFN), the global benchmark… Read more >

The Evolution of Twitter and Future of ChatGPT

Twitter has a lot of uses. It helps people connect with others who have similar interests by sharing research and resources. Users can track and contribute in areas of interest, increase the visibility of their companies, and build their personal brand. All these things are important, of course, but I was looking for more when… Read more >

AUC School of Business Hosts the First PRME Chapter Africa Annual General Meeting

After spearheading its launch during the School of Business Business Forum in 2022, the school hosted the first Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) Chapter Africa at the AUC New Cairo campus on January 11. The hybrid meeting provided a forum to discuss the strategic direction of the chapter and… Read more >

AUC School of Business Hosts a Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Undergraduate Study Tour

AUC’s School of Business recently hosted a group of undergraduate students from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SIPA) on campus for an undergraduate study tour. The trip was part of an cultural exchange between AUC and Princeton, focusing on Egypt and Africa tailored specifically to SPIA students. Students attended educational sessions on… Read more >

Woxsen University Ranks Amongst Top 47 Universities Globally As PRME Champion 2023

HYDERABAD, India, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Woxsen University has been selected as one of the prestigious PRME Champions for 2023, amongst top 47 universities and institutions globally. Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact. The PRME Champions represent a group of dedicated business and management schools globally, committed… Read more >