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Centre of Information Management explores partnerships to further responsible technological innovation at London Tech Week 2025
Dr Mumin Abubakre of Loughborough Business School’s Centre for Information Management (CIM) joined fellow experts at London Tech Week 2025 to explore purpose-driven partnerships in the technology sector.
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Staff celebration 2025
Loughborough Business School recently held the Staff Celebration and Recognition Awards 2025. Presented by Dean of the School, Professor Jan Godsell, the event provided an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the exceptional achievements and dedication of colleagues from across the School who have made significant Progress with Purpose this year.
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Loughborough Business School achieves Bronze Award from Athena Swan
Loughborough Business School has recently been recognised with a Bronze award from Athena Swan for its ongoing commitment to progressing gender equality in higher education.
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Dr Amanda Harrington joins expert panel at Institute of Asset Management Conference spotlighting value of apprenticeships
Dr Amanda Harrington of Loughborough Business School joined a panel of fellow experts at the recent Institute of Asset Management Conference to discuss the value of apprenticeships for developing asset management talent.
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UK SCALE Centre recognised with Bronze Award in ‘Collaboration of the Year’ category at HEIST Awards 2025
Loughborough University’s ‘UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre’ has been recognised with a Bronze Award at this year’s HEIST Awards.
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Loughborough Business School experts contribute to landmark OECD Recommendation on environmental impact of digital technologies
The work of Loughborough-based ‘Digital Decarbonisation’ pioneers has played a significant role in the recently adopted ‘OECD Recommendation on Digital Technologies and the Environment’. This new landmark legal instrument supports countries in leveraging digital technologies to make progress on environmental sustainability goals while mitigating their environmental footprint.
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Your essential guide to climate finance
A carbon tax is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by placing a direct price on CO₂ and other greenhouse gases.
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UK SCALE Discovery Week brings industry and academia together to tackle future supply chain challenges
Loughborough University welcomed leading supply chain professionals, academics, and business leaders for the inaugural UK SCALE Discovery Week on 24–25 June 2025. The two-day event, hosted by the UK SCALE Centre, part of the MIT Global SCALE Network, brought fresh perspectives to some of the sector’s most urgent challenges – from resilience and sustainability to the rise of AI and the future of globalisation.
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Future-focused and globally connected: MSc Supply Chain Management Discovery Day inspires prospective students
Prospective master’s students had the chance to experience the future of logistics and sustainability at the recent MSc Supply Chain Management Discovery Day, held at Loughborough Business School.
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Loughborough Business School partners with SupplyVue to tackle supply chain carbon emissions
Researchers led by Loughborough Business School academics, Dr. Kamran Chatha, Dr. Grammatoula Papaioannou and Professor Jan Godsell are partnering with supply chain industry experts SupplyVue on a new Innovate UK-funded work, expanding the impact of the award-winning CarbonVue project.
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Charity to honour inspirational Loughborough Business School student at Student Social Mobility Awards
On 10 July 2025, second-year Loughborough student Efeose Ukegheson will be celebrated at the annual Student Social Mobility Awards for overcoming adversity and achieving exceptional accomplishments in his studies and beyond.
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Loughborough alumni-led business offers digitally connected future for equine industry
In a digital age where even the most niche industries are undergoing radical transformation, the world of horses has so far remained largely untouched by technological innovation. That’s now starting to change thanks to Loughborough alumni-led business, Cavago.
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Loughborough Business School joins global universities at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference and Expo
Representation from Loughborough Business School recently joined attendees from a worldwide audience of universities at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference and Expo.
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The UK’s small businesses should be fuelling the country’s growth ambitions. Here’s why that’s not happening
The UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises and sole traders, shutting off their potential to boost GDP growth.
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Loughborough academic brings Digital Decarbonisation initiative to WEF Global Technology Retreat 2025
Loughborough Business School’s Professor Tom Jackson recently joined over 300 senior leaders and experts from business, government, academia, and civil society at this year’s WEF Global Technology Retreat. Hosted from 3 to 6 June at the World Economic Forum’s Presidio campus in San Francisco, participants explored the rapid trajectory of technological development and how best to respond to the impacts on our societies.
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Loughborough Business School makes progress with purpose in the Positive Impact Rating 2025
Loughborough Business School has been recognised for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability as part of the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating, launched today at the PIR Global Summit 2025 and also acknowledged during the UN PRME Global Forum.
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Loughborough professor Jan Godsell explores ‘Mastering supply chain resilience’ in new webinar
In today’s era of geopolitical tension, climate disruption and economic uncertainty, building resilient supply chains is not just a necessity — it’s a competitive advantage. Dean of Loughborough Business School, Professor Jan Godsell, has explored these issues in a new webinar from FT Longitude and Maersk.
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UK SCALE Centre shortlisted for HEIST Award recognising international collaboration with MIT
Loughborough University’s UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre has been shortlisted for the ‘Collaboration of the Year’ category in the HEIST 2025 Awards.
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‘Elite but not elitist’ – Loughborough alumnus Ian McLernon shares insights in masterclass on global strategy for luxury brands
For many, Loughborough University is synonymous with elite sport. But for alumnus and drinks industry expert, Ian McLernon, the impact of a culture that strives for excellence extends beyond sporting achievement. During a recent visit to Loughborough Business School, Ian shared his reflections on a career in the luxury goods sector and what he learned from his time at Loughborough.
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Understanding the impact of global supply chains – Dr Klaus Friesenbichler shares insights at Loughborough Business School
Dr Klaus Friesenbichler, Deputy Director of the Supply Chain Intelligence Institute Austria (ASCII) and Senior Economist at the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), recently visited Loughborough Business School to share insights on the role of supply chains in economic activity.
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Loughborough University welcomes Ghana youth minister to discuss future partnership
Ghana’s Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare-Addo visited the East Midlands today to meet academics from Loughborough University and talk about a possible research collaboration.
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Digital Decarbonisation and the environmental effects of trade
Loughborough Business School academic, Dr Vitor Castro, was recently invited by the Trade and Public Policy network to share insights regarding the energy and environmental challenges posed by unchecked digital data growth on the fast-growing digital trade sector.
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Undergraduate finalist awards 2025
On Tuesday 13 May, we held a celebration meal for all our final year students. As part of the event, Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience, Dr Justine Wood, presented awards to a range of students for their outstanding achievements. Well done to all of them!
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UK oil and gas firms face hidden risks in net zero transition
Smaller companies with ageing North Sea assets were especially vulnerable to financial losses, researchers found.
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Loughborough Business School hosts Economics Network Early Career Researchers Workshop
From 30 April to 1 May 2025, Loughborough Business School welcomed early career economics researchers from across the UK to a training workshop focused on developing high-quality teaching practice.
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Loughborough Business School student completes epic 120-mile ultramarathon for cancer awareness
Jack Brown, currently studying Marketing and Management at Loughborough Business School, has successfully completed a gruelling 120-mile ultramarathon in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Loughborough Business School secures CIM accreditation for Marketing degree programmes
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has awarded Accredited Degree status to the recently refreshed BSc Marketing and MSc Marketing programmes.
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Loughborough Business School hosts 12th Annual Money, Macro and Finance Society PhD Conference
From 28 – 29 April, Loughborough Business School’s Economics Group welcomed advanced PhD students from the UK, US and Europe to present their research, build their professional network, and receive feedback on their work.
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The complex role of narcissism in entrepreneurial success (and failure) – new research
A new study has revealed that narcissism could play a beneficial role in early-stage entrepreneurship – however, it could also damage businesses and have a negative impact.
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Student built businesses of the future – Developing business strategy with consultancy Hopewell
Two ambitious postgraduate students from Loughborough Business School, Carson Keago and Serah Muindi, have built a thriving consulting business aimed at supporting SMEs and charities with strategy development.
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Alumnus Steven Clarke appointed as new Chair of Loughborough Business School Strategic Advisory Board
Loughborough Business School recently announced the appointment of a new Chair of the School Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Steven Clarke, who graduated from Loughborough University’s Management Science course in 1991, brings a wealth of experience to support the School’s strategic vision from his extensive background supporting entrepreneurial technology companies.
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Loughborough Business School academic spotlights ‘Data Doomsday’ risk at University of Oxford ZERO Institute talk
Dr Vitor Castro was recently invited to present on work from Loughborough Business School’s Digital Decarb Design Group, highlighting the immense energy challenges posed by unchecked digital data growth.
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Student built businesses of the future – Digital marketing innovation with Kestrel Collab Media
BSc Economics and Management student, Simon Daenen, set up social media marketing agency ‘Kestrel Collab Media’ in 2023 as part of his Year in Enterprise.
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‘Doughnut Economics’ comes to Loughborough Business School
As part of the first event in Loughborough Business School’s ‘Economics Conference Series’, undergraduate and postgraduate students heard from Carolina Escobar-Tello, Schools and Education Lead at Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL), as she discussed distributive and regenerative business.
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Students recognised for exceptional performance at Academic Excellence Awards 2025
Three nominees from Loughborough Business School have been recognised as top-performing students across the University at the 2025 Academic Excellence Awards.
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Loughborough Business School professors help shape the future of digital twins
Professor Tom Jackson and Professor Ian Hodgkinson’s work on the Technical Working Group for Ethics for the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP) is set to contribute to digital twin adoption across the UK.
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Donald Trump’s flawed understanding of economics is not going to make America great again
After Donald Trump announced a new set of tariffs that sent economic shockwaves around the world, Dr Huw Edwards, an expert in international economic relations, and trade theory and policy, comments on how Donald Trump’s flawed understanding of economics is not going to make their country great again.
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“Change is the only constant” - Loughborough Business School hosts discussion on Supply Chains and Globalization
On 7 April, Loughborough Business School hosted a workshop bringing together internal and external experts to examine cutting-edge research on the theme of ‘Supply Chains and Globalization’.
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Loughborough Business School students secure third place in UBC Worldwide Finals
A team of Loughborough Business School first-year students secured third place in the University Business Challenge (UBC) Worldwide Finals held at the University of Southampton.
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Leadership and negotiation expert Floyd Woodrow shares insights in latest masterclass
Loughborough Business School welcomed guest speaker Floyd Woodrow to deliver the latest in the masterclass series of talks, focused on practical advice for developing leadership and negotiation skills, based on his extensive experience in both the military and corporate worlds.
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‘Rise of the Regions’ - a scenario in which countries respond to global trade tensions by retreating into localised production
Later today, Donald Trump is preparing to unveil sweeping tariffs, that analysts fear could push up prices and trigger a trade war. Dr Arman Mazhikeyev, a researcher in international trade, barriers to trade, and regional trade agreements, explains what the economic implications could be for these actions.
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Professor Tom Jackson reappointed as Independent Scientific Advisor at the Alan Turing Institute
Professor Tom Jackson of Loughborough Business School, has been reappointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) for the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, led by The Alan Turing Institute.
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Loughborough Business School hosts alumni masterclass with banking expert Ross McEwan
On Wednesday 5 March, Loughborough Business School welcomed BSc Maths and Economics alumnus Ross McEwan as a guest speaker to share his career journey and insights on succeeding in finance from his distinguished career.
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Student built businesses of the future – putting community at the heart of sport with Lboro Fan TV
BSc Management student, Bella Harris-Johnstone, established the Loughborough sport and student lifestyle focused social media business ‘Lboro Fan TV’ in 2023 as part of her Year in Enterprise.
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Digital decarbonisation for greener supply chains
In a world where environmental awareness is at an all-time high, we are becoming increasingly conscious of how our daily activities contribute to carbon emissions. Yet, one aspect that often escapes public attention is the environmental impact of our digital lives. Are our online activities, from sending emails to storing photos, as carbon neutral as they seem?
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Loughborough Business School academic highlights the potential of AI to combat misinformation
You don’t have to look too hard for recent examples of how the online spread of false information has significant real-world consequences. Whether you are trying to keep up with the latest political news, or just doing your online shopping, you can’t always be sure that the information you’re exposed to is accurate.
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Loughborough Business School academics feed into the Paris AI Action Summit
Recent recognition from the Council of the European Union that the growth of AI development presents a significant challenge to societies around the world has put a spotlight on how businesses can realise the full potential of AI while ensuring responsible and ethical design.
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King’s Honours List 2025 celebrates Loughborough Business School alumnus
The New Year King’s Honours List has been published for 2025 and this year it recognises exceptional contributions of alumni across a diverse range of industries and projects including sport, engineering, public health, and more. Congratulations to Loughborough Business School alumnus Paul Streets OBE who has been named in the honours list.
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Breaking down the barriers to deep tech adoption will be critical to improving supply chain resilience in the UK
Tim Lawrence is the Director of the Digital Supply Chain Hub, Digital Catapult. A key speaker at the Loughborough University UK SCALE Centre Symposium, in this article, Tim outlines the importance of breaking down technological barriers to improve supply chain resilience in the UK.
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Loughborough Business School student secures £200k investment for exciting tech start-up
A final year undergraduate student at Loughborough Business School has secured a £200k investment for his start-up company, BidScript, a business co-founded with his childhood friend.
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Jackson and Hodgkinson contribute to the World Economic Forum’s AI and Energy white paper
As members of the World Economic Forum (WEF) AI-Energy Workstream, Loughborough Business School academics Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson have contributed to a significant and transformative new white paper titled: Artificial Intelligence’s Energy Paradox: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities.
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MIT Global SCALE Network named No. 1 supply chain and logistics master’s programme for 2024-25
Loughborough University recently joined the MIT Global SCALE Network, with the creation of the UK SCALE Centre, offering a new Supply Chain Management master’s degree.
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How the UK’s plans for AI could derail net zero – the numbers explained
The UK government’s goal to increase public-controlled artificial intelligence computing power twentyfold by 2030 would significantly raise electricity demand. Can renewable energy supply meet it – and still have enough left over to electrify sectors like heating and transport, which must be fully decarbonised by 2050?
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Student success celebrated at Placement and Internship Awards
On Wednesday 11 December, outstanding undergraduate students from Loughborough Business School were recognised for their successes at the Placement and Internship Awards.
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Loughborough Business School supports local homelessness charity and primary school through Christmas appeal
Staff from Loughborough Business School are providing support to local homelessness charity Falcon Support Services and Blue Bell Hill Primary School through this year’s Christmas charity appeal.
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Loughborough Business School colleagues receive long service awards
Loughborough University believes in recognising and celebrating the dedication and valued contribution of our employees. The long service awards are a testament to the commitment and loyalty of our team members who have contributed significantly to our success over the years.
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Inspiring graduates receive Distinguished Alumni Awards
Since 2012, Loughborough University has annually recognised graduates who have demonstrated outstanding inspiration, merit, achievement or commitment to a particular role, or society, education, knowledge and research through the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Workforces in supply chain: the smallest cog keeps everything moving
Dr Grant Charlesworth-Jones is uniquely qualified as both a GP and a Barrister, bringing a wealth of experience from the medical, legal, and occupational health fields. His diverse background inspired him to create D4Drivers, now the UK's largest provider of driver health assessments. A speaker at the Loughborough University UK SCALE Centre Symposium, in this article, he outlines the importance of supporting and maintaining a healthy workforce for the future of industry.
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Loughborough Business School secures Small Business Charter reaccreditation
Loughborough Business School has recently secured reaccreditation by the Small Business Charter for an additional five years, highlighting a continued commitment to entrepreneurship and support for local small businesses.
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Digital Decarbonisation Design Group host inaugural meeting of Strategic Advisory Group
Following the announcement of their Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships Award earlier this year, the Digital Decarbonisation Design Group held the inaugural meeting of their Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) at the Loughborough campus on Monday 18 November.
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Talent for the future: developing diverse teams to unlock supply chain resilience
Jo Pick joined Wincanton in 2019. As Chief People Officer she leads a team of over 340 HR professionals who support over 20,000 colleagues. Jo drives the development and retention of talent across the Wincanton Group. She also chairs the Wincanton social value steering committee, championing wellbeing, community, diversity and inclusion. A speaker at the Loughborough University UK SCALE Centre Symposium, in this article, she outlines the importance of a strong people-centric culture and workforce development to achieving resilient supply chains.
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Loughborough University to offer new Supply Chain Management MSc in collaboration with MIT
Loughborough Business School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have joined forces in an exciting collaboration to offer a new master’s programme in Supply Chain Management as part of the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre.
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Loughborough Business School hosts first cohort of Level 7 Infrastructure Asset Management Professional Apprentices for programme launch
On 29th October, Loughborough Business School staff welcomed the inaugural cohort of apprentices for the launch of the UK’s first Infrastructure Asset Management Professional (IAMP) Level 7 Apprenticeship.
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LB researchers publish ‘data doomsday’ article
Loughborough Business School is paving the way for a new stage of industrial evolution, advocating the need for economic development to be balanced with environmental responsibility.
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Sustainability and supply chains: a fundamental issue of our times
Judith Richardson leads the sustainability practice at management consultancy, Argon & Co UK, working with clients to operationalise their sustainability strategies, turning long-term visions into tangible action that makes a difference. A speaker at the Loughborough University UK SCALE Centre Symposium, in this article she outlines the importance of sustainability in our future supply chains.
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Loughborough Business School academics outline Budget implications for UK growth and public investment
Loughborough Business School academics have reacted to Rachel Reeves’ 2024 Budget, outlining the potential positives of much needed public investment, with a cautionary note about the impact of National Insurance increases on business growth.
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Loughborough Business School welcomes Black Excellence UK for Black History Month
As part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month, Loughborough Business School hosted Black Excellence UK (BE UK) along with guest speakers Dr Olusiji Sanya and Dr Ashiedu Joel for a forum addressing ‘Legacy and Leadership’ on Friday 11 October.
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Loughborough University welcomes supply chain industry leaders for UK SCALE Centre Symposium
On Monday 7 October, Loughborough University welcomed leaders and executives from across the supply chain industry to the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre Symposium.
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Loughborough Business School professor joins GHG Protocol Scope 3 Technical Working Group
The digital decarbonisation movement, championed by Loughborough Business School Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson, is driving change in global policy to create a better world. Their impactful research has made great strides promoting the responsible use of knowledge and data to minimise carbon emissions from digital practices, helping organisations to better understand how to progress towards their decarbonisation goals.
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Professor Janet Godsell named in The Manufacturer Top 100 Awards
Dean of Loughborough Business School, Professor Janet Godsell, has been named as a winner for the ‘Sector Activist’ category in 2024 edition of The Manufacturer Top 100.
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300+ action plans created to help address bullying in the civil service
Loughborough researchers have created more than 300 action plans for the civil service to help them better prevent bullying at work.
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Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies are a reminder of how easily your devices can be hacked – here’s how to make sure they are safe
The recent attacks on walkie-talkies and pagers in Lebanon have highlighted the hidden vulnerabilities in everyday technology. These incidents underscore the need for individuals to understand the potential risks associated with their devices and to take proactive steps to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world where safety can be compromised.
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Loughborough Business School to host Black History Month: Legacy and Leadership event
As part of the University’s celebration of Black History Month, Loughborough Business School will welcome Black Excellence UK (BE UK) to host a forum addressing ‘Legacy and Leadership’ on Friday 11 October.
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Professors Jackson and Hodgkinson named inaugural members of IEEE P7100 EIAI Working Group leading global standard development
Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson of Loughborough Business School have been named as inaugural members of the prestigious IEEE P7100 Environmental Impact Assessment of AI Systems (EIAI) Working Group.
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Loughborough Business School Dean to examine: ‘How can we create more responsible supply chains?’ in inaugural lecture
“Just because we can, does it mean we should?” – that’s the key question that Professor Jan Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School, will be addressing in the context of global supply chains in her inaugural lecture for Loughborough University.
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The good, the bad and the awful – how business reacts to online reviews
Every day travellers across the globe are flocking to popular destinations, eager to relax and create memories.
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Four ways to make AI algorithms more sustainable and better for consumers
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more embedded into our everyday lives and business operations, their high energy demands and environmental impacts call for a more sustainable approach to building algorithms – the sets of instructions used to inform this technology.
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Digital Decarb professors call for reduction of 'plastic knowledge' in IRMS bulletin
Minimising carbon emissions and improving data creation, processing and storage is crucial for governments and businesses to achieve sustainability and economic goals, while cutting costs caused by inefficient digital practices.
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Celebrating our outstanding graduates
As part of our summer graduation celebrations, Dean Professor Jan Godsell presented a range of awards to outstanding graduates in recognition of their exceptional achievements. A huge congratulations to all of them!
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Staff celebration 2024
Loughborough Business School recently held the Staff Celebration and Recognition Awards for 2024. Presented by Dean Professor Jan Godsell, the event provided an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the exceptional achievements and dedication of colleagues from across the School.
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Loughborough academic shares insights on bridging the gap between business and local communities
Businesses, charities and speakers gathered at East Midlands Chamber’s Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) summit at the University of Derby on 11th July.
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Loughborough supports inaugural meeting of Leicestershire Manufacturing Network
Loughborough Business School was pleased to be able to support the recent inaugural meeting of the Leicestershire Manufacturing Network at Loughborough University’s STEMLab facility.
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Loughborough experts shine a light on the climate change impact of dark data
Loughborough Business School academics, Professor Tom Jackson and Professor Ian Hodgkinson, have put a spotlight on the hidden impact of ‘dark data’ on organisations’ greenhouse gas emissions.
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Tax on antibiotics could help tackle threat of drug-resistance
Taxing certain antibiotics could help efforts to tackle the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a new study.
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Loughborough Business School joins Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to launch global centre and joint master’s degree
Loughborough University has partnered with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Centre for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) to be the first UK member of its Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Network.
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World-renowned econometrician Professor Jeffrey Wooldridge visits Loughborough Business School
Loughborough Business School was delighted to welcome world-renowned econometrician Professor Jeffrey M. Wooldridge of Michigan State University for a two-day research visit from 9 – 10 May.
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Loughborough Business School researchers champion benefits of digital decarbonisation in healthcare
Loughborough Business School academics, Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson, took to the stage at the 2024 HIMSS European Health Conference & Exhibition in Rome on 31 May to highlight the benefits of digital decarbonisation in the healthcare sector.
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Master's students visit TERN – The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network
On Friday 3 May, Dr Michelle Richey took a group of master's students from the 'International Entrepreneurship and Migration' module to visit TERN - The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network – an amazing social enterprise based in London supporting refugee business start-ups.
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Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent: Undergraduate of the Year Award presented to Loughborough student
We're thrilled to share that BSc International Business student Tilly Sawyer was named the winner in the ‘Celebrating Neurodiverse Talent' category at targetjobs' Undergraduate of the Year Awards 2024.
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Election disinformation: how AI-powered bots work and how you can protect yourself from their influence
Social media platforms have become more than mere tools for communication. They’ve evolved into bustling arenas where truth and falsehood collide.
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How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)
Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience.
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Undergraduate finalist awards 2024
On Wednesday 1 May, we held a celebration meal for all our final year students. As part of the event, Dean Professor Jan Godsell presented awards to a range of students for their outstanding achievements. Well done to all of them!
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Professor Martin Tuuli awarded British Academy grant
We’re delighted to share that Professor Martin Tuuli has been awarded a British Academy grant of £10,000 for collaborative activities towards a grant proposal on Circularity, Adaptability, and Reuse Enhancement in Building Design, Construction and Renovation (CARE-BUILDER) with European partners.
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Loughborough-led ethics strategy for UK Government programme
The Technical Working Group for Ethics has completed its mission to develop the foundational ethics strategy for the National Digital Twin Programme (NDTP). This pioneering impact work will enable the creation of digital twins that are ethical, which is a central pillar of the programme and will ensure digital twins can be used and maintained in a sustainable way and evolve over time for the benefit of all.
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Loughborough ranks top 150 in the world for Business and Management Studies for five years running
We're pleased to announce our top 150 ranking for Business and Management Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
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How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth
The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has “turned a corner”. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain “bounces back”.
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Decoding the digital carbon footprint: exposing the global data challenge
Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson were recently featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, where they discussed the critical need to minimise carbon emissions and improve how data is created, processed and stored.
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Visiting Professor Colm Kelleher shares insights with students and staff
On 15 March, Visiting Professor Colm Kelleher spent a day in Loughborough sharing his insights on banking developments and crises with students and academics from Loughborough Business School.
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Team Innovate come fourth in the Undergraduate Business Challenge Final
On Friday 22 March, Team Innovate from Loughborough Business School placed fourth of 10 teams in the UBC Worldwide Undergraduate Business Challenge Final!
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Jackson and Hodgkinson invited speakers at ‘UK-India Data Stewardship for Climate’
Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson were invited to present their groundbreaking Digital Decarbonisation research at the ‘UK-India Data Stewardship for Climate’ workshop hosted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) and jointly organised with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Aapti Institute and the Open Data Institute (ODI).
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Team Innovate top the Undergraduate Business Challenge Semi-Final
On Friday 8 March, Team Innovate from Loughborough Business School placed first of 15 teams in the UBC Worldwide Undergraduate Business Challenge Semi-Final!
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Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships to provide major boost to Digital Decarbonisation research
Loughborough University is launching a new cross-disciplinary doctoral research cluster on Digital Decarbonisation.
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Dr Elena Georgiadou and Dr Tien-Der Jerry Han appear before UK Parliament's Business and Trade Committee
On Tuesday 5 March, Dr Elena Georgiadou and Dr Tien-Der Jerry Han appeared before the UK Parliament's Business and Trade Committee – contributing to their Export-led Growth Inquiry.
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Students pitch new product ideas to The Skinny Food Co
On Wednesday 21 February, second year undergraduate students pitched their new product concepts to The Skinny Food Co.
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Digital Decarbonisation at the World Economic Forum
Professors Tom Jackson and Ian Hodgkinson have joined by invitation the ‘ICT Roundtable Series: The Industry’s Energy Transition’ – a collaboration between the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials, the Forum’s ICT Industry team, and Accenture.
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey visits Loughborough
On Monday 12 February, students of Loughborough Business School’s Economics academic group invited students, staff, alumni, partners and the local community to a lecture and Q&A session with Dr Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England.
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AACSB accreditation success
Loughborough Business School (LB) has achieved its accreditation extension from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for a further five years.
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Professor Tom Jackson appointed Independent Scientific Advisor to The Alan Turing Institute
Professor Tom Jackson has been appointed as an Independent Scientific Advisor (ISA) within the BridgeAI programme at the Alan Turing Institute (ATI).
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Loughborough Business School joins the 2024-2025 cohort of PRME Champions
We have committed to championing responsible management education through thought and action leadership with PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education).
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Professor Alistair Milne appointed to Bank of England Academic Advisory Group
Alistair Milne, Professor of Financial Economics at Loughborough Business School, has been appointed a member of the newly established Academic Advisory Group to HM Treasury and the Bank of England, providing independent input to the design phase of the digital pound.
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Four alumni recognised with Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each year we honour a select group with the Distinguished Alumni Award. At the end of 2023, four alumni were recognised with awards for their work spanning retail, communications, ecommerce and climate tech.
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Alumna Earps crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023
England goalkeeper and Loughborough Business School alumna Mary Earps has capped an incredible year by being crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023.
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Earps awarded honorary degree from Loughborough University
Lioness goalkeeper and Loughborough alumna Mary Earps has been awarded an honorary degree by the University.
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World record-breaking mountaineer and Loughborough alumnus awarded honorary degree
The incredible achievements of the multi-world record-breaking mountaineer and Loughborough University alumnus Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja MBE have been recognised with the award of an honorary degree.
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NatWest Group working with Loughborough Business School to develop future graduates
Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome the Restructuring team from NatWest to campus. This partnership has seen the development of an exciting work-based learning project for final year students.
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Double Paralympic champion Ntando Mahlangu joins Loughborough
New Loughborough Business School student Ntando Mahlangu was diagnosed with fibular hemimelia at birth and spent the first 10 years of his life in a wheelchair, navigating high school bullies and a different kind of childhood.
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Chairman of UBS Colm Kelleher joins Loughborough as Visiting Professor
We’re pleased to announce that Colm Kelleher, Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS, has accepted the title of Visiting Professor of Banking and Finance at Loughborough Business School.
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From bike locks to brews: students pitch new business ideas as Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2023 concludes
Student teams from across Loughborough University’s academic departments have successfully completed IDEA 2023 – an entrepreneurial programme in which they’ve worked together with complete freedom to create their own market-driven concepts.
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Pioneering professors join OECD.AI expert group
Following their world first work on digital decarbonisation, Professors Ian Hodgkinson and Tom Jackson have accepted by invitation to join the OECD.AI Policy Observatory Network of Experts, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence Compute and Climate.
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Loughborough joins the Global Business School Network
Loughborough Business School has joined the Global Business School Network (GBSN) as we strive to address significant societal challenges and make the world a better place in line with our new ‘Progress with Purpose’ ethos.
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MBA students visit London to meet innovative organisations and alumni
Loughborough MBA students recently visited London to discover and engage with a range of organisations, as well as enjoy an evening of networking with Loughborough Business School alumni.
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Annual Loughborough Business School Doctoral Conference returns for ninth year
Loughborough Business School recently hosted its ninth annual Doctoral Conference, organised by the LB Conference Committee 2023.
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World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data
Professors Ian Hodgkinson and Tom Jackson have created a unique carbon footprint tool to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.
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Staff celebrated at 2023 awards
Last week Loughborough Business School held its Staff Celebration and Recognition Awards for 2023. Presented by Dean Professor Jan Godsell, the event provided an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the exceptional achievements and dedication of colleagues from across the School.
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Dr Huw Edwards discusses inflation and rising interest rates on popular Turkish news channel
Dr Huw Edwards, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Loughborough Business School, recently appeared on Turkish news channel TRT World to discuss the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates from 4.5% to 5%.
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Progress with Purpose Distinguished Speaker Series launches with talk about the impact banking has on a fairer and more sustainable future
Loughborough Business School is pleased to announce that Colm Kelleher, Chairman of the Board of Directors at UBS Bank, will present at an upcoming lecture on campus this month.
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Dr Antuela Tako leads EDI panel at fourth IMA and OR Society Conference
Dr Antuela Tako, Reader in Operational Research at Loughborough Business School and member of the Women in OR and Analytics Network (WORAN) mentoring sub-committee, recently led an equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) panel at the 4th IMA and OR Society Conference on Mathematics of Operational Research, at the Conference Aston in Birmingham.
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Why Britain’s new CPTPP trade deal will not make up for Brexit
The UK recently announced that it will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), giving British businesses access to the 11 other members of the Indo-Pacific trade bloc and bringing its combined GDP to £11 trillion.
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Loughborough ranked top 150 in the world for Business and Management studies
Loughborough University and the Business School are pleased to announce our top 150 ranking for Business and Management studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
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Dean of the School wins Supply Chain Academic Excellence award
Professor Janet Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School, has been selected as winner of the SC (Supply Chain) Academic Excellence award at the 2023 Global Women Supply Chain Leaders Summit.
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New research shows six in 10 East Midlands businesses continue CSR activities despite rising costs
Dr Elaine Conway, Small Business Engagement Coordinator at Loughborough Business School, together with the East Midlands Chamber, have found six in 10 East Midlands businesses have continued corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities despite the rising cost of living.
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Business School awarded EQUIS re-accreditation
The School has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation once again, reaffirming our status as an internationally leading business school with recognition from students, academia and business.
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Alumna Mary Earps wins The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2022
Business School alumna Mary Earps has been awarded Women’s Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awards™.
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Loughborough research suggests universities could act as ‘internationalisation catalysts’, reversing university-industry collaborative traditions
Research from the Business School suggests the traditional relationship between universities and industry partners could be reversed, with universities acting as providers for access to international markets.
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Professor Ali Choudhary welcomed as new Head of Economics
Loughborough Business School is delighted to welcome Professor Ali Choudhary as the new Head of Economics.
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COVID-19 projections are still unpredictable with ‘complex interplay of COVID variants, vaccination and natural immunity’
Dr Duncan Robertson of Loughborough Business School has suggested that predicting COVID-19 trends has become more difficult now than compared to early 2020, due to the interplay of multiple factors.