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Can You Trust Your Period Tracker App?

Period tracker apps collect intensely intimate data, such as mood changes, sexual activity, and other symptoms, yet, offer users very limited insight into how this data is processed, interpreted, or if it’s passed on to others.

kerryruffle 2 days ago Leave a Comment

Charmed, Then Alarmed: Why Narcissists May Win The Room But Lose The Deal

As it turns out, confidence alone doesn’t seal the deal. research shows that emotional tone matters when attempting to win over investors.

Europe Wages War With The US – At The Checkout  

Europeans are avoiding buying American products, according to the University of Cologne. This could signal a permanent shift in European consumer culture. 

Introducing The Class Of 2025: Essential Lessons For Life Beyond The Classroom 

Ambitious, idealistic and determined to make a positive impact on the world, the Class of 2025 reflect upon their graduation and share their hopes for what comes next

Want A New Job? You’d Better Impress The AI Interviewer 

AI bots are becoming the new job interviewers. But should you change the way you act in order to impress them?

How Can Business Schools Best Prepare Graduates For The World Of Work

With graduate roles in steep decline, the stakes have never been higher for business schools to ensure their programmes can give graduates the best launchpad for their careers.

Designing The Business School Of The Future 

It's hard to predict what the business school of the next two decades might look like, but we can already see the early signs of institutions challenging traditional models of learning and finding new ways to keep students engaged.

Pride Month 2025: There Is Power To Be found In Embracing Who You Are

By taking an active role within the LGBTQ+ community during his studies Stilianos found a strength, both personally and professionally, and a network that continues to support him today

Pride Month 2025: Visibility Breaks Down Stereotypes And Promotes Acceptance

This Pride Month, we're speaking with students and faculty leading LGBTQIA+ societies at their institutions to explore how they're making a difference.

Tech & Innovation ›

Can You Trust Your Period Tracker App?

Period tracker apps collect intensely intimate data, such as mood changes, sexual activity, and other symptoms, yet, offer users very limited insight into how this data is processed, interpreted, or if it’s passed on to others.

kerryruffle 2 days ago Leave a Comment

Want A New Job? You’d Better Impress The AI Interviewer 

AI bots are becoming the new job interviewers. But should you change the way you act in order to impress them?

The Black Mirror Future Of Marketing: Why Brands Are Investing In Mind Reading 

Analysing brain activity can more accurately forecast consumer behaviour than traditional marketing tools, research shows

How Is AI Changing The Business School Curriculum?  

AI is unavoidable, particularly in higher education. How are schools adapting their programmes, assessment methods and specialisms to work with new tech, recognise students capability and build the modern skillsets that industry needs?

Why Jeff Bezos Should Never Have Sent Katy Perry To Space, According To Research

In a time of deadly ocean heat waves, extreme weather, and record-high CO2 emissions, is this really the moment for space tourism?

StartUp Culture ›

Charmed, Then Alarmed: Why Narcissists May Win The Room But Lose The Deal

As it turns out, confidence alone doesn’t seal the deal. research shows that emotional tone matters when attempting to win over investors.

kerryruffle 6 days ago Leave a Comment

BlueSky Bookshelf Meets – Neri Karra Sillaman, Ph.D.

In a world teetering between crisis and reinvention, Neri Karra Sillaman's new book, Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs delivers a timely, powerful reminder: the future belongs to those bold enough to begin again.

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Robert van Pappelendam & Dr. Joris Meijaard

Data shows that 90% of start-ups fail within their first year, so how can entrepreneurs place themselves amongst the lucky few that manage to survive? We speak with the authors of The Start-Up Puzzle to find out more

How Can We Build For Good? Kyriakos Eleftheriou – Founder and CEO of Terra API

For World Health Day we meet the business school entrepreneurs using their talents and ambition to improve our lives. Here, Kyriakos Eleftheriou, founder of Terra API, shares his story.

Learn From Your Mistakes And Strive To Do Better – Omar Bilgin Mawson – Smokefree Innovations

For World Health Day we meet the business school entrepreneurs using their talents and ambition to improve our lives. Omar Bilgin Mawson founder of Smokefree Innovations shares how his start-up supports the health of people and planet.

Better Business ›

Charmed, Then Alarmed: Why Narcissists May Win The Room But Lose The Deal

As it turns out, confidence alone doesn’t seal the deal. research shows that emotional tone matters when attempting to win over investors.

kerryruffle 6 days ago Leave a Comment

Europe Wages War With The US – At The Checkout  

Europeans are avoiding buying American products, according to the University of Cologne. This could signal a permanent shift in European consumer culture. 

Introducing The Class Of 2025: Essential Lessons For Life Beyond The Classroom 

Ambitious, idealistic and determined to make a positive impact on the world, the Class of 2025 reflect upon their graduation and share their hopes for what comes next

BlueSky Bookshelf Meets – Neri Karra Sillaman, Ph.D.

In a world teetering between crisis and reinvention, Neri Karra Sillaman's new book, Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs delivers a timely, powerful reminder: the future belongs to those bold enough to begin again.

The Volunteer Effect: Why The Most Creative Person In The Room Isn’t The One Getting Paid

Provided they have the proper training, volunteers are usually able to perform the same tasks as paid staff. However, a volunteer's ability to challenge status quo is entirely different. Where the pressures of paychecks and fears of job security might restrain such efforts, volunteers can excel.

World View ›

Europe Wages War With The US – At The Checkout  

Europeans are avoiding buying American products, according to the University of Cologne. This could signal a permanent shift in European consumer culture. 

chloelanebst 1 week ago Leave a Comment

Business Schools Apply Their Expertise To Solve Societal Challenges

As the understanding of global challenges continues to grow more complex, business schools must step up in shaping professionals with the creativity and critical thinking to meet the changing needs of consumers, patients, stakeholders, and society.

Not Making America Great – What Trump Administration’s Ban On Harvard’s International Students Means For The U.S.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the academic and business communities across the world, the US government has revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. Will policymakers, educational institutions, and the business community stand up and recognise the invaluable contributions of international students, and advocate for policies that uphold the principles of openness and inclusivity that have long defined American excellence?

Why Europe’s Energy Future Depends On Sustainability, Not Fossil Fuels

In the wake of geopolitical conflict, and amid global climate challenges experts warn that putting a green Europe at the core of energy policy is vital for future stability.

6 Vital Leadership Lessons From The Influential Women At The Helm Of Business Education Today

As we navigate through 2025, what needs to change in order for women to finally occupy an equal share of the c-suite? For inspiration, we turned to the women in charge of training the next generation of business leaders, and the institutions that shape them to ask for their advice...

CSR & Sustainability ›

Why Europe’s Energy Future Depends On Sustainability, Not Fossil Fuels

In the wake of geopolitical conflict, and amid global climate challenges experts warn that putting a green Europe at the core of energy policy is vital for future stability.

kerryruffle 2 months ago Leave a Comment

Why Jeff Bezos Should Never Have Sent Katy Perry To Space, According To Research

In a time of deadly ocean heat waves, extreme weather, and record-high CO2 emissions, is this really the moment for space tourism?

Image by Daniel Stein via Canva

What’s Stopping Companies Doing More To Tackle Climate Change?

As companies step back on ESG goals, we explore the research that shows why pledging a greater green commitment can pay off.

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Nicolas Chevrollier

How can businesses get radical about their sustainability efforts? With the Doomsday Clock ticking closer to the point of no return, taking a fresh approach to tackling climate change has never been more vital... We sat down with Nicolas Chevrollier to find out more about a book that might help pave the way...

The trend of the "VSCO Girl" might have long since passed, but were her values as swiftly forgotten as her looks? Image by Leung Cho Pan via Canva

Does Corporate Sustainability Need A Gen Z Glow-Up?

The 2019 "VSCO Girl" subculture popularised sustainable habits and embodied eco-consciousness in every-day life for Gen Z - fast forward five years, whilst her look may have passed, the values she brought into the mainstream have not... what can businesses learn from her to keep pace with consumer demands?

Learning & Careers ›

Introducing The Class Of 2025: Essential Lessons For Life Beyond The Classroom 

Ambitious, idealistic and determined to make a positive impact on the world, the Class of 2025 reflect upon their graduation and share their hopes for what comes next

kerryruffle 2 weeks ago Leave a Comment

How Can Business Schools Best Prepare Graduates For The World Of Work

With graduate roles in steep decline, the stakes have never been higher for business schools to ensure their programmes can give graduates the best launchpad for their careers.

Designing The Business School Of The Future 

It's hard to predict what the business school of the next two decades might look like, but we can already see the early signs of institutions challenging traditional models of learning and finding new ways to keep students engaged.

Pride Month 2025: There Is Power To Be found In Embracing Who You Are

By taking an active role within the LGBTQ+ community during his studies Stilianos found a strength, both personally and professionally, and a network that continues to support him today

Pride Month 2025: Creating Safe Spaces Within Universities And Meeting Like-Minded People

Stephan van Roon hopes that his time helping to lead Erasmus Pride will provide future LGBTQ+ students with a space to be themselves, and connect with like-minded individuals.

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Can You Trust Your Period Tracker App?

Period tracker apps collect intensely intimate data, such as mood changes, sexual activity, and other symptoms, yet, offer users very limited insight into how this data is processed, interpreted, or if it’s passed on to others.

kerryruffle 2 days ago Leave a Comment

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Robert van Pappelendam & Dr. Joris Meijaard

Data shows that 90% of start-ups fail within their first year, so how can entrepreneurs place themselves amongst the lucky few that manage to survive? We speak with the authors of The Start-Up Puzzle to find out more

Not Making America Great – What Trump Administration’s Ban On Harvard’s International Students Means For The U.S.

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the academic and business communities across the world, the US government has revoked Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. Will policymakers, educational institutions, and the business community stand up and recognise the invaluable contributions of international students, and advocate for policies that uphold the principles of openness and inclusivity that have long defined American excellence?

Why Europe’s Energy Future Depends On Sustainability, Not Fossil Fuels

In the wake of geopolitical conflict, and amid global climate challenges experts warn that putting a green Europe at the core of energy policy is vital for future stability.

The Black Mirror Future Of Marketing: Why Brands Are Investing In Mind Reading 

Analysing brain activity can more accurately forecast consumer behaviour than traditional marketing tools, research shows

Narcissism In The Workplace: A Secret Weapon Or An Achilles Heel?

Narcissism in the workplace, whilst not always welcomed by colleagues, can provide high reward. But there is always high risks to consider...

BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Anne Keegan

Why are so many workers choosing to shift into the less secure world of gig work? Professor Anne Keegan explores the advantages of being a professional gig workers and how to do so successfully...

How Is AI Changing The Business School Curriculum?  

AI is unavoidable, particularly in higher education. How are schools adapting their programmes, assessment methods and specialisms to work with new tech, recognise students capability and build the modern skillsets that industry needs?

Inflexible, Absent And Narcissistic Leaders Drive Employee Burnout 

Employee burnout is becoming a growing concern for industry in the face of ever more demanding jobs, technology eroding the divide between work and home, and outdated leadership styles. How can managers adapt their approach?

25 Women’s Scholarships You Should Apply For If Considering An MBA

We’ve pulled together a comprehensive list of the scholarships providing financial, as well as practical, support for women studying at business schools around the world.

kerryruffle March 8, 2024 Leave a Comment

Pride Month 2025: There Is Power To Be found In Embracing Who You Are

By taking an active role within the LGBTQ+ community during his studies Stilianos found a strength, both personally and professionally, and a network that continues to support him today

Pride Month 2025: The Discomfort Of Confrontation Is a Valuable Part Of The Process

This Pride Month, we're speaking with students and faculty leading LGBTQIA+ societies at their institutions to explore how they're making a difference.

Class of 2025: The End Of A Chapter, But Not The End Of Learning 

This week, we get to know the global class of 2025, finding out what has made their studies and graduation experience so valuable.

Class Of 2025: Someone’s Background Never Defines Their Potential

This week, we get to know the global class of 2025, finding out what has made their studies and graduation experience so valuable.

Why Jeff Bezos Should Never Have Sent Katy Perry To Space, According To Research

In a time of deadly ocean heat waves, extreme weather, and record-high CO2 emissions, is this really the moment for space tourism?

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