“Rankings, Bloody Hell.” Football And The FT MBA Ranking 2025
The big story about the FT MBA Ranking 2025 is all about US schools falling, and European & Asian schools climbing. While Wharton is #1, CBS is #2, and IESE is #3, Harvard Business School is down to #13, and Stanford GSB isn't even ranked.
Is The MBA Going Through A Renaissance?
Business school application numbers have never been higher, but what is it that students really want from their studies? Whilst schools strive to keep programmes modern, data suggests applicants might prefer older styles of study
“Mr Trump, F*** Off” – Is It Ever Appropriate To Swear At Work?
The average UK employee hears 11 swear words a day. It might sound unprofessional but studies suggest that swearing in the workplace can sometimes offer some surprising benefits.
More Than Three Quarters Of Business Schools Now Include AI On The Curriculum
With AI adoption gaining momentum, business schools have an opportunity to position themselves at the forefront of innovation. However, as the findings above suggest, this transformation also requires clear policies, ethical considerations, and a commitment to preparing students for the AI-driven workplaces of tomorrow.
9 Top Business School Programmes Launching in 2025
Here's a glimpse into some of the best new bachelor's, master's, MBA and executive education business school programmes to look out for in 2025.
Our Best Reads of 2024
As 2025 approaches, we look back over the last twelve months, exploring which articles you've been paying the most attention to. Our most popular pieces from 2024 can be found here - which ones did you miss?
Why Sabrina Carpenter Should Never Have Trusted Barry Keoghan, According To Research
Though being attractive can have plenty of benefits, there's also a more sinister truth to beauty bias. Research shows that attractive individuals are seen as more trustworthy, than others, regardless of their behaviour.
The Best of BookShelf 2024
Throughout 2024 we've been profiling the authors behind the most compelling, academic works of the year, handing over the stage for them to tell us, in their own words, how their work can contribute towards creative positive change both for business and for wider society. But which books made our 2024 shortlist?