The MBA Graduate Transforming the Concrete Industry – Aku Wilenius
Aalto University graduate, Aku Wilenius used the skills he developed in his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation to found his sustainable business, Caidio, a global startup from Finland transforming the concrete industry through innovative technology.
Turning Seawater Into Energy – Heidemarie Haupt
Heidemarie Haupt completed the International Flexible Executive MBA at Polimi Graduate School of Management in 2021, and has since used her skills and experience to co-found Poseidon HyPerEs, a company that creates environmentally friendly batteries.
Creating A Garden For The World – Shubber Ali
Garden For The World, launched by Shubber Ali, is helping ensure that our gardens and green spaces can stay pretty and serve the needs of wildlife
Focusing on The Future of Swiss Food Sustainability – Charlotte de la Baume
For Earth Day we meet entrepreneurs positively impacting the planet. Through Beelong, Charlotte de la Baume is helping to make food more sustainable.
Converting Waste Into a Sustainable Food Source – Maya Zaken
By converting waste into a sustainable protein source for animals, and a soil amendment for plants, Maya Zaken's company addresses food waste challenges.
Creating Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems – Sebastian Leicht
Since graduating from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management with an Executive MBA, Sebastian Leicht founded Easy2Cool Gmbh, a business that creates sustainable cooler packaging for temperature sensitive goods.
25 Sustainability Scholarships You Should Apply For If Considering An MBA
We've scoured the globe to find the very best scholarships providing financial, as well as practical, support for the next generation of sustainability-focused business leaders...
Could Your Next Manager Be AI?
New research from ESMT Berlin found that AI was effectively performing five managerial functions, potentially surpassing human managers.
Tech & Innovation ›
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Mario Vanhoucke
Do you know how to use data? We sat down with Professor Mario Vanhoucke to find put more about his latest work.
Seconded Employees: The ‘Temporary Heroes’ Embracing New Ideas And Innovation
Is your business in danger? Have you hit a slump and can't see a way out? Never fear, research reveals how seconded employees might be the heroes you need.
Have You Secured Financial Wellness? Research Round-up
The fourth day of 2024 marked Fat Cat Thursday, when median FTSE 100 CEO pay exceeded the average worker’s salary for the year. The gulf between those with and those without enough money to make ends meet is widening. By better understanding where the problems with finance lie, business schools are working to find the solutions.
Robopocalypse Now – New Research Finds AI Cooperates More Than Humans
With AI being developed to emulate humans at an increasingly more accurate level, research shows that if we want AI to better our societies and help us perform tasks in work or daily life, we must carefully monitor the values and principles we instil in them.
StartUp Culture ›
The Eco-Friendly Dairy Revolution – Arnaud Delacour
Arnaud Delacour is finding new ways to make food eco-friendly. Through the Very Food Co. he's bringing alternatives to dairy to the masses.
A Guiding Light For Green Energy Production – Jason Utton
Through Atwell, Jason is using his business experience and MBA skills to advise lead a green energy development revolution.
Creating A Garden For The World – Shubber Ali
Garden For The World, launched by Shubber Ali, is helping ensure that our gardens and green spaces can stay pretty and serve the needs of wildlife
The Right Attitude And The Right People For The Right Results – Helena Most
As a female working in the manufacturing sector, Helena Most has experienced her fair share of bias. Here she explains how she overcame it and harnessed the right attitudes for success.
Better Business ›
Who Does It Better: Markets, Or Firms?
New research from Ramesh Rao of The University of Texas at Austin challenges traditional economic theory.
The Dark Side of Charitable Organisations
New RSM research found that charities' perception of their own moral goodness can lead to unethical behaviour.
The Eco-Friendly Dairy Revolution – Arnaud Delacour
Arnaud Delacour is finding new ways to make food eco-friendly. Through the Very Food Co. he's bringing alternatives to dairy to the masses.
A Guiding Light For Green Energy Production – Jason Utton
Through Atwell, Jason is using his business experience and MBA skills to advise lead a green energy development revolution.
World View ›
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Čedomir Nestorović
How might the actions of our industries might influence geopolitical matters? We sit down with Professor Čedomir Nestorović of ESSEC Business School to find out more about his latest book
Could Group Medical Appointments Be The Key To Solving The Global Healthcare Crisis?
The healthcare sector is struggling to provide an adequate service to everybody in need – how can we create a short-term fix? New research from ESMT Berlin suggests that shared medical appointments could be a solution.
Can China Open A Gateway To Europe?
The Balkans have become an important arena in the global strategic rivalry between the US and China, which intensified post-2017 under the hawkish Trump administration, a strategic update from LSE IDEAS, the London School of Economics’ foreign policy think tank, reveals...
Do Payday Loans Stop People Getting The Support They Desperately Need?
With growing numbers of people turning to payday lenders to make ends meet, should we be thinking about the wider costs of their use? New research from Durham University Business School explores the financial and societal impact, and the possible solutions.
CSR & Sustainability ›
Transforming Healthcare in Schools – Priya Prakash
Priya Prakash is a healthcare entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of HealthSetGo, India's largest healthcare organisation for schools. In 2019, she took part in INSEAD's Social Entrepreneurship Programme.
5 Big Ideas… With Professor Carol Adams
In the latest of our series we sit down with sustainability expert Dr Carol Adams to find out more about her work, her inspirations and focus for the future.
Sustaining Oceans And Saving Seafood – Kelly Pan
Through Impact Food, Kelly Pan is working to ensure our love of seafood does not decimate the world's oceans...
The Eco-Friendly Dairy Revolution – Arnaud Delacour
Arnaud Delacour is finding new ways to make food eco-friendly. Through the Very Food Co. he's bringing alternatives to dairy to the masses.
Learning & Careers ›
Sustaining Oceans And Saving Seafood – Kelly Pan
Through Impact Food, Kelly Pan is working to ensure our love of seafood does not decimate the world's oceans...
The Eco-Friendly Dairy Revolution – Arnaud Delacour
Arnaud Delacour is finding new ways to make food eco-friendly. Through the Very Food Co. he's bringing alternatives to dairy to the masses.
A Guiding Light For Green Energy Production – Jason Utton
Through Atwell, Jason is using his business experience and MBA skills to advise lead a green energy development revolution.
Creating A Garden For The World – Shubber Ali
Garden For The World, launched by Shubber Ali, is helping ensure that our gardens and green spaces can stay pretty and serve the needs of wildlife
BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 – Global
The BlueSky Thinking Ranking of University Rankings 2022/23 - Global is the first ever compilation of the four major global university rankings - THE, QS, USNews and ARWU Shanghai - to assess the overall performance of the top 100 universities in the world.
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Čedomir Nestorović
How might the actions of our industries might influence geopolitical matters? We sit down with Professor Čedomir Nestorović of ESSEC Business School to find out more about his latest book
Promoting Sustainable Farming – Chor Chee Hoe
After graduating from the Asia School of Business in 2022 with an MBA, Chor Chee Hoe became the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Qarbotech, a biocompatible solution that increases the photosynthesis rate of leafy plants, shortening crop cycles and increasing plant growth.
A Guiding Light For Green Energy Production – Jason Utton
Through Atwell, Jason is using his business experience and MBA skills to advise lead a green energy development revolution.
Meet The Women Thriving In Male-Dominated Industries
We shine a spotlight on five successful women, thriving in what have been typically male-dominated industries, and sharing the stories of how they found success despite facing greater barriers, challenges and even potentially discrimination.
Turning Seawater Into Energy – Heidemarie Haupt
Heidemarie Haupt completed the International Flexible Executive MBA at Polimi Graduate School of Management in 2021, and has since used her skills and experience to co-found Poseidon HyPerEs, a company that creates environmentally friendly batteries.
Sustaining Oceans And Saving Seafood – Kelly Pan
Through Impact Food, Kelly Pan is working to ensure our love of seafood does not decimate the world's oceans...
Women Are Less Likely Than Men To Believe They Can Go To University
Women are less likely than men to believe that they can get into university, finds a new University of Cologne study.
How To Become Better At Collaboration – Research Round-Up
People are constantly moving, working in new places, on new projects and with new people, therefore creating a workplace where individuals feel comfortable and inspired to collaborate is essential. If your organisation is struggling to bring people together read on for inspiration...
How Much Would it Cost to Solve the Climate Crisis?
The climate crisis is wrecking the world and current solutions do not seem to offer a way out. Research from ESSEC Business School shows the cost of solving the climate crisis – but is the price too high?
5 Big Ideas… With Henry Mintzberg
He may refer to himself as a writer and educator, but to many Professor Mintzberg is nothing short of a management guru, having existed firmly amongst the most renowned authorities on the subject for more than half a century. We sat down with him to reflect on his career and discuss what comes next...
How Can Companies Claw Back Wrongly Paid Bonuses?
Sometimes companies mistakenly pay unethical or fraudulent bonuses to management. New research from Nyenrode Business University uncovers how companies can successfully retrieve them.
Leadership Lessons In Anger Management From The Superbowl
In high-pressure work scenarios when the stakes are high it can be hard to maintain a level head. But when does an impassioned attitude cross the line into misconduct? How can such incidents be avoided or resolved? We explore...
Business School Partnerships That Make The Perfect Match
Whist the recent FT Global MBA rankings remind us there will always be a good level of healthy competitions between the schools, there is plenty to be gained from working in partnership. We’re celebrating the best business school partnerships of 2024. If you're looking to find your perfect match, read on...
Hiring People With Patience Is Good For Productivity
Modern working life might prioritise speed, but research shows that those who can master the art of patience may well see their productivity soar as a result.
Wharton #1 In FT MBA Ranking 2024 While Harvard And Stanford Crash
Wharton is back! After disappearing from the FT MBA Ranking in 2023 for purportedly failing to secure enough alumni survey […]