Our new Global Business Student Changemaker program is designed to provide unique experiences for GBSN member students that
Catalyse international collaboration and virtual global mobility.
Contribute to sustainable development and community engagement.
Advance academic excellence and real-world problem-solving
Every selected student who participates in the program is formally recognised as a “Changemaker” (a recognition they can add to their CVs and LinkedIn), and gains access to:
an intensive, multi-university and interdisciplinary Global Sustainability Project Bootcamp run by How to Change the World
a series of curated, highly interactive global virtual events led by GBSN
In the first year, more than 200 students from 18 inaugural Changemaker partner schools have participated, with overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Are you ready to elevate your teaching practice and make a lasting impact in the classroom?
GBSN and the ITP invite business school faculty from the Global Business School Network to access a special rate for the 2026 Essentials of Teaching and Learning program. The Essentials of Teaching and Learning program is designed for business school faculty who are passionate about refining their teaching style, expanding their professional network, and delivering exceptional educational experiences.
Through this program, you will engage in four highly interactive, half-day online sessions. Each session is designed to be hands-on, allowing participants to experience cutting-edge teaching methods, network with international peers, and gain insights from top faculty at renowned business schools worldwide.
Program Structure
Interactively designed and delivered
Four half-day sessions via Zoom
With small-group breakouts and other engaging activities
Conducted in English
Time zone-friendly from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central European Time
All in all, taken together and in addition to its content, ETL provides a demonstration of highly effective teaching that can serve as a role model for any kind of teaching and learning setting.
Sessions begin in April 2026. GBSN members receive a special rate of €400 (vs the regular rate of €600), plus additional discounts on multiple registrations. Contact programs@gbsn.org for instructions on accessing the member discount.
GBSN is excited to announce the launch of the GBSN Business Leadership Lab—a transformative initiative connecting graduate students across our network of 150+ member schools for culturally immersive, hands-on learning experiences in diverse destinations.
Starting in 2026, we’re piloting three programs focused on today’s most pressing challenges:
Bogotá, Colombia (May 31-June 7): Social Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
Boston, United States (June 21-28): Healthcare & Innovation
Dubai, UAE (October 11-18): Artificial Intelligence & Global Leadership
Each Lab will host 40-50 students who will collaborate with peers, alumni, and industry leaders while gaining invaluable cultural insights. Hosting partner schools can nominate up to five students to participate at no cost. Upon completion, students receive a GBSN certificate of participation.
The Global Business School Network (GBSN) invites faculty from member schools who are experts in international trade, supply chain, or SME development to apply to serve as a Faculty Fellow within the DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program. Faculty Fellows have a unique opportunity to engage in a high-impact initiative connecting DHL professionals, graduate business students, and small business owners in emerging markets.
Current openings are available to work with SMEs based in Ghana, Mexico, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
As a DHL GoTrade GBSN Faculty Fellow, you will:
Support highly motivated students on an applied & experiential project
Serve as an expert advisor to the student/small business teams
Share insights to help grow SMEs, develop future leaders, and drive business growth through trade
Commitment: The time commitment for this role is about 6 hours across the 8 months that students and SMEs work together in the GoTrade Fellowship program. Specifically:
You will be invited to attend Business Review Meetings along with DHL Country Managers to hear project updates and give expert feedback to guide the next stage of work.
You will lead a Progress Check meeting with the pairs (SME/Fellow) mid-way through the program to assess their work thus far and provide feedback,
GoTrade Faculty Fellows can gain global exposure and recognition through the Global Business School Network and will receive a digital badge signifying selection as a Fellow.
About the GoTrade Fellowship program:
The GoTrade Fellowship programis open to master’s and PhD students across the GBSN network. If accepted, we pair the students with a small- to medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the developing world. The student and SME spend 8 months working together to fulfill a goal or goals for the SME. As a GoTrade Faculty Fellow, your role would be to advise these pairs.
Expressions of Interest are accepted until February 1 or until positions are filled. Active affiliation with a GBSN Member institution is required.Experience and/or expertise relevant to a participating country (Ghana, Mexico, South Africa, and Sri Lanka) is preferred but not required.
GBSN is pleased to invite faculty representatives of GBSN member schools to volunteer as ‘Investor Experts’ for the 5th annual Africa Business Concept Challenge. This virtual business concept competition for African undergraduate and graduate students challenges student teams to develop a viable business concept that addresses a locally relevant challenge or problem related to Agenda 2063 and inclusive and sustainable development as outlined by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Drawing on their expertise and an investor point-of-view, Investor Experts provide critical feedback to students on early versions of the business concepts they intend to submit for the Challenge. Investor Experts can be anyone from entrepreneur practitioners and entrepreneurs-in-residence, to faculty, PhD students, and researchers.
Each Investor Expert can expect to be assigned multiple Student Teams to review. Investor Experts receive a digital certificate for their role in the competition and are highlighted throughout the process.
Active affiliation with a GBSN Member institution is required.
In coordination with Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, GBSN invites business schools from Africa and around the world to contribute to the emerging Logistics for Africa initiative, a Pan-African Logistics Education Hub.
The initial phase focuses on bringing institutional and faculty expertise together to co-develop an asynchronous, online graduate program in logistics designed to address the logistics and supply chain challenges facing Africa. The program will be supported and delivered through the Edinburgh Business School online learning platform, a world-class platform drawing on decades of experience in inspiring and empowering students globally through a flexible and accessible delivery model.
Opportunities to contribute include:
Program Partner – Preference for African institutions with expertise in logistics, supply chain management or transport and ability to contextualize learning through local cases, examples, etc.
You will work with the program design & technology teams to develop one or more courses for inclusion in the graduate degree program.
Knowledge Partner – Institutions anywhere in the world who wish to contribute expertise, support course design, strengthen academic and professional networks, and make a difference.
Delivery Partner – Institutions in Africa interested in providing local support to participating students [a Delivery Partner could also be a Program Partner]
Together, we will:
Bring business schools across Africa together to support each other in resolving real world problems with sustained and measurable societal impact.
Build communities of highly skilled logistics and transport professionals to meet the needs of health logistics, agro-logistics and other vital sectors across Africa
How can we inspire the business leaders of today – and tomorrow – to help accelerate the transition to a nature-positive economy and secure a sustainable future for all?
We are supporting the Accounting for Sustainability International Case Competition (A4SICC) to try and do just that. Today’s business and accounting students will have to manage a wide range of sustainability challenges upon entering the workforce. To succeed, and more importantly, to help shape and drive a sustainable economy, these students will require both theoretical and practical sustainability skills. Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) aims to address this knowledge gap – join us in supporting the competition!
What is the competition?
Established in 2018, A4SICC provides an opportunity for business and accounting students to develop and apply their skills to solve sustainability challenges in a commercial environment – supporting us all to transition to a sustainable economy. By engaging students in how we can solve pressing global problems, we are equipping them with the tools and skills to meet the social and environmental challenges ahead.
For the 2026 competition, students are invited to select one of the world’s 2,000 most influential companies from the World Benchmarking Alliance SDG2000 list and build the business case for nature, analysing how the company both depends on and impacts the natural environment.
Students can register their interest now and get access to resources to support their entry. The entry window will open on 3 November 2025 and close on 14 December 2025.
Get your students involved
A4SICC offers your students a transformative and practical learning experience as well as the chance to:
Travel to Toronto, Canada for the face-to-face finals
Win a cash prize of CA$10,000 (winning team) or CA$5,000 (runner-up)!
Access the internships linked to the competition
Cultivate critical skills for sustainable business development
Connect with industry leaders
Contribute to the advancement of sustainable business practices
You can find an overview of the competition and links to easy-to-use templates to excite and engage your students in this A4SICC Communications Deck. Watching the video fromA4SICC 2025is a great way to get a feel for the competition.
Find out more on the A4S websitehere, or contact the A4SICC team at a4sicc@a4s.org to get involved.
BI Norwegian Business School is a member of the GBSN Network and GMAC’s Study in Europe Initiative as a member of the consortium of participating business schools. BI is offering two MSc scholarships to support these initiatives, specifically in Africa.
What is the GMAC Study in Europe Initiative?
A consortium of leading European business schools has banded together to raise the profile of Europe as a study destination for talented business students from Africa. Through online and on-campus events organized by GMAC, candidates can learn more about the opportunities in Europe and how the GMAT test can improve their chances for admission.
Scholarship Award
Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for up to two years and a stipend for living expenses of NOK 50,000 per semester, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.
Eligibility
Preference will be given to candidates currently enrolled or a recent graduate of a GBSN Member School in Africa or candidates with citizenship from an African country who participated in a GMAC Study in Europe event online or in person in Africa.
Candidates with international citizenship who are not residents of Norway who have a strong academic record.
Candidates must submit strong GMAT or GRE test scores required for admission.
Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of 4.0 on the ECTS scale to be considered. Applicants with international education will have their grades converted to the ECTS scale by BI Norwegian Business School.
Candidates admitted to the first year of a Master of Science degree programme at campus Oslo or campus Bergen, except for the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing.
Eligible applicants who apply for this scholarship will also be considered for the BI Presidential Scholarship, the MSc International Scholarship, and the Women in Finance and Tech Scholarship, if applicable.
Only candidates seeking their first master’s degree are considered for Master of Science scholarships.
The Global Business School Network (GBSN) invites faculty from member schools to apply to serve as a DHL GoTrade GBSN Faculty Fellow.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in a high-impact initiative connecting DHL professionals, graduate business students, and small business owners in emerging markets.
Are you:
An expert in international trade, supply chain, or logistics with a focus on SMEs?
Energized by opportunities to support highly motivated students on applied & experiential projects?
Interested in collaborating with global peers and professionals on trade and development?
As a DHL GoTrade GBSN Faculty Fellow, you will:
Serve as an expert advisor by attending three Business Review Meetings (BRMs), providing feedback to student-entrepreneur teams in emerging markets
Share insights to grow SMEs, develop future leaders, and drive business growth through trade
Engage in conversations on global trade challenges and nurture international collaborations for business development research and practice
Time Commitment
Attend three virtual Business Review Meetings (~2 hours each) over the Fellowship period.
In these meetings, you’ll join DHL Country Managers to hear project updates from SME-student pairs and give brief expert feedback to guide their next stage of work together. Applications are due by 11:59pm, Sunday, July 6.
GBSN will also facilitate various optional opportunities, such as:
Speaking opportunities as an expert presenter/facilitator for virtual gatherings of DHL GoTrade Student Fellows and/or SMEs
Networking opportunities with other Faculty Fellows
Additional conversations & collaborations as suggested by Faculty Fellows
Why Participate?
Gain global exposure and recognition through GBSN
Receive a digital GBSN Faculty Fellow badge
Contribute to purpose-driven impact in emerging markets
What do I need to submit with my Expression of Interest?
A professional, high resolution headshot
A short CV/resume (2 pages max)
What is the GBSN DHL GoTrade Fellowship?
The DHL GoTrade Fellowship is designed to partner selected postgraduate business students with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing and least developed countries. The aim is to enable SMEs to access the global market and to enhance student development with practical learning opportunities.
The Fellowship teaches SMEs and Fellows about the value of cross-border trade and gives SMEs the tools to access the global marketplace. This program creates meaningful experiential learning opportunities for top-performing business students, who will learn through collaboration with SMEs how to operate in often ill-defined markets, with scarce resources, in less structured environments.
If you or someone you know might be interested in serving as a GBSN DHL Faculty Fellow at your institution for this exclusive GBSN opportunity, please fill out the GBSN Faculty Fellowship Application of Interest below.
Expressions of Interest are due by 11:59pm, Sunday, July 6.
Participate in the virtual innovation laboratory and transform data into solutions for the challenges of the National Financial System.
About LIFT DATA
LIFT DATA is an open innovation program that promotes the development of technological solutions based on the analysis of public data . Created by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) in partnership with FENASBAC, the program challenges companies, data scientists, developers and experts to create solutions for issues relevant to society, related to the dimensions of the BC# Agenda.
In its first edition, LIFT DATA focuses on data-driven solutions for sustainability and green finance challenges.
Data to Finance and Monitor Sustainability and Climate Action
The climate crisis is one of the biggest global challenges of our time, and innovation plays a fundamental role in the search for effective solutions. Public data, artificial intelligence, remote sensing and machine learning can transform the way we monitor, finance and drive sustainable action.
LIFT DATA 2025 was created with the purpose of fostering innovation and promoting the intelligent use of data to face these challenges. In its first edition, the program will be aligned with the debates and goals of COP30, the UN conference on climate change that will be held in Brazil in November 2025.
How it Works: The LIFT DATA Journey
Register your project until 04/13
The proponent must choose one of the 3 proposed categories, aligned with the central pillars of COP30: 1) Emissions Reduction and Low Carbon Transition; 2) Financing for Adaptation, Resilience and Climate Justice; and 3) Preservation of Forests and Biodiversity or the transversal challenge of Rural Credit and submit their project through this link.
IMPORTANT: The proponent must use a dataset from among the Suggested Public Databases, or other additional databases that fit the LIFT Data objective, to create a technological solution related to the chosen category.
Project Selection Will Take Place Until 04/29
Up to 5 projects will be selected to be developed per category and up to 5 projects in the transversal category, totaling a maximum of 20 selected projects.
Development of Solutions Within 3 Months
Proponents will have 3 months to develop their solutions, and may benefit from remote mentoring by interested market experts. The goal of the mentoring is to provide guidance and make the process inclusive and participatory.
Evaluation & Announcement of Winners at Event 3F, October 9th
After the development of the projects is complete, the finalist projects will be evaluated and the most outstanding ones will be chosen as winners, with up to one winner for each category and, optionally, one more for the transversal category. The winning projects may be presented at COP30.
