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COVID-19 projections are still unpredictable with ‘complex interplay of COVID variants, vaccination and natural immunity’

Dr Duncan Robertson of the School of Business and Economics has suggested that predicting COVID-19 trends has become more difficult now than compared to early 2020, due to the interplay of multiple factors.

6 January 2023

MSc Information Systems and Digital Innovation launches with “over 60% new content”

The School of Business and Economics and Centre for Information Management (CIM) are delighted to announce the transformation of MSc Information Management and Business Technology (IMBT) to MSc Information Systems and Digital Innovation (ISDI).

20 December 2022

Trading simulation brings theory to life for BSc Finance and Management finalists

Last week our final year BSc Finance and Management students took part in a trading simulation using live market prices and professional software as part of their Part C Financial Trading module.

23 November 2022

Autumn statement is highly political compared to research on ‘best’ ways to fix public finances

The UK faces some significant belt-tightening following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement, which announced spending reductions and tax rises of around £55 billion. Much research has been done into the best ways to do fiscal austerity in terms of reducing debt, avoiding economic damage and not exacerbating inequality. So how does this attempt measure up?

22 November 2022

Philanthropic donation launches unique investment portfolio experience for students

Alumna Margaret (Meg) Dawson has donated $250,000 to the University supporting the launch of the Loughborough Student Managed Fund (LSMF).

18 November 2022

Economics student Freddie Steward continues to impress for England

School of Business and Economics student Freddie Steward has remained as one of England’s future stars following his spectacular recent performances.

15 November 2022

UK’s net-zero targets supported by Loughborough research into the circular economy

Researchers from the School of Business & Economics, Professor Andrew Vivian and Dr Suzana Grubnic, co-lead capital investment schemes into Circular Economy projects focusing on facilitating greener construction materials, supported by Research Associate Dr Longxiang Zhao.

14 November 2022

Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2022 concludes with a technology for safer weightlifting and a platform marrying student skills with business needs

Early-stage business, economics and engineering students have completed their time on the IDEA programme, during which they have developed new business ideas with complete freedom to create their own market-driven concepts.

21 October 2022

Digital decarbonisation: What is it and why does it matter?

Loughborough University researchers have urged organisations to tackle digital decarbonisation if the UK is to stand any chance of hitting its 2050 net-zero targets.

17 October 2022

Loughborough welcomes Professor Nick Hajli to the School of Business & Economics

Loughborough University and the School of Business & Economics are delighted to welcome Professor Nick Hajli as the new Head of International Business, Strategy, and Innovation (IBSI) Group.

14 October 2022

Loughborough confirmed as one of the UK’s leading business schools

Loughborough University has once again been confirmed as one of the UK’s leading business schools according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 and The Guardian University Guide 2023.

3 October 2022

Improving support for refugee businesses in camps

Dr Michelle Richey and colleagues have launched a new report titled ‘The Power of Nurturing Refugee Businesses’, marking the culmination of a two-year funded research project with Inkomoko, who have supported more than 41,000 businesses across Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia since 2012.

28 September 2022

How to reduce gas and energy prices without spending taxpayer money

As Putin shuts off gas to Europe, Professor Alistair Milne explains how there is a way to circumvent Russian supplies and lower gas prices, but the plan is ambitious and requires European unity.

1 September 2022

New report analysing UK’s COVID-19 response says technology is key

Loughborough researchers have produced the first independent evidence-based report for emergency practitioners, national policymakers, and scholars, to understand how ResilienceDirect – an online private 'network' overseen by the Cabinet Office – shapes emergency collaboration.

11 August 2022

SBE alumna Laura Unsworth MBE among England's gold-winning women's hockey team

England Women’s hockey side won a first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal after defeating Australia 2-1 in Birmingham. The winning side included BSc Accounting and Financial Management alumna Laura Unsworth MBE.

8 August 2022

Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2022 kicks off

This week sees the launch of the fifth Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) – a six-week extra-curricular summer camp offering talented early-stage students a chance to work across engineering and business disciplines to develop business ideas.

1 August 2022

It’s come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final

Loughborough University SBE alumna Mary Earps has made history as the England Women have won a major international trophy for the first time in their history.

1 August 2022

Loughborough SBE alumnus Jake Wightman takes gold at the World Championships

Loughborough University alumnus Jake Wightman produced a stunning performance in the Men’s 1500m to win gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

21 July 2022

Region's universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

Universities and councils across Leicestershire have signed an historic agreement to work together to drive economic growth and tackle social challenges across the region.

29 June 2022

Researchers to quiz astronauts about their mental health during space travel

Loughborough University researchers are preparing to launch a project to look at the emotional resilience and mental health issues that astronauts develop and continue to face.

24 June 2022

Loughborough ranked highly for graduate prospects in latest Complete University Guide

The Complete University Guide 2023 has confirmed Loughborough University as one of the UK’s leading universities for undergraduate study in business and management studies, accounting and finance and economics.

14 June 2022

The ethics of trading with Putin

'The moral question of how to limit the funds being siphoned into Vladimir Putin’s war chest should include tougher sanctions and no more Russian gas.'

27 May 2022

REF 2021: 86% of our Business and Management research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’

The results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), published 12 May, show that 86% of our Business and Management research is now ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’.

16 May 2022

Alumna Rene to release workplace toolkit for Black students and professionals

Rene Germain (International Business 2016) is set to release her book, ‘Black and Great: The workplace toolkit, a careers book for Black students and professionals’on 12 May.

13 May 2022

Loughborough student wins targetjobs Black Heritage Undergraduate of the Year Award 2022

Business Analytics student Samuel Ola has been announced as the winner of The Black Heritage Undergraduate of the Year Award 2022, presented by targetjobs.

11 May 2022

Companies may not have to trade-off between efficiency and fairness – research shows

Research pioneered by Dr Nikolaos Argyris of Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics, has introduced a new approach to support decision making when allocating finances in order to promote fairness whilst limiting the impact on resource efficiency.

10 May 2022

How Putin could use Western sanctions to strengthen his control over Russia

Vladimir Putin could use the impact of Western sanctions to tighten his political grasp on Russia.

28 April 2022

Loughborough rated among Top-150 in the world for Business and Management Studies

Loughborough has once again been rated as the 131st University for Business and Management Studies in the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

7 April 2022

Important moment for Government to improve immigration policies

As thousands of displaced Ukrainian families arrive in Britain, the Government has an opportunity to improve the way it handles UK borders and refugee resettlements, says Dr Michelle Richey.

7 April 2022

Businesses are being hit by tax hikes and higher energy costs – and it will mostly hurt poorer people

Loughborough Academic Dr Dawid Trzeciakiewicz writes in the Conversation about the impact of the cost of living crisis on businesses.

7 April 2022

Loughborough students reach the final of the Universities Business Challenge 2022

A team of five Loughborough School of Business and Economics students have reached the finals of the Universities Business Challenge

9 March 2022

Alumna Helen Bierton on her inspiring rise to Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank

Helen Bierton, who graduated from Loughborough University in 1997 with a BSc in Banking and Finance, is now Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank and recently gave an inspiring masterclass to our students about how she had risen to the top.

8 March 2022

SWIFT: ejecting Russia is largely symbolic - here's why

Loughborough Academic Alistair Milne writes in the Conversation on what impact ejecting Russia from SWIFT will have, if any.

28 February 2022

How 'quiet' cooperation between Unions and Employers is helping behind the scenes.

A study by Loughborough University and Auckland University has found that Trade Union leadership and corporate-level decision-makers find “quiet” ways to interact cooperatively and to benefit mutual interests.

9 February 2022

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022

This Apprenticeship Week, The School of Business and Economics are celebrating the success of their Senior Leader Apprenticeship programme, with the first cohort of apprentices having graduated over the past year.

7 February 2022

Online tool will help reveal problem hotspots for mental health caused by COVID

A new proof of concept tool that allows the tracking and location of people’s emotions and stresses on social media in real time has been proposed.

2 February 2022

Loughborough Ranked 3rd in Europe for Information Systems Research

The Loughborough University School of Business and Economics has been ranked as 3rd in Europe for Information Systems research, according to the latest Association for Information Systems Research Rankings.

1 February 2022

Rewarding public officials for successful enforcement could cut low-level corruption

Petty corruption such as bribing local police could be reduced by incentivising public officials to enforce the law, according to a new paper.

19 January 2022

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News

COVID-19 projections are still unpredictable with ‘complex interplay of COVID variants, vaccination and natural immunity’

MSc Information Systems and Digital Innovation launches with “over 60% new content”

Trading simulation brings theory to life for BSc Finance and Management finalists

Autumn statement is highly political compared to research on ‘best’ ways to fix public finances

Philanthropic donation launches unique investment portfolio experience for students

Economics student Freddie Steward continues to impress for England

UK’s net-zero targets supported by Loughborough research into the circular economy

Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2022 concludes with a technology for safer weightlifting and a platform marrying student skills with business needs

Digital decarbonisation: What is it and why does it matter?

Loughborough welcomes Professor Nick Hajli to the School of Business & Economics

Loughborough confirmed as one of the UK’s leading business schools

Improving support for refugee businesses in camps

How to reduce gas and energy prices without spending taxpayer money

New report analysing UK’s COVID-19 response says technology is key

SBE alumna Laura Unsworth MBE among England's gold-winning women's hockey team

Innovation Driven Enterprise Academy (IDEA) 2022 kicks off

It’s come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final

Loughborough SBE alumnus Jake Wightman takes gold at the World Championships

Region's universities sign first-ever agreement to tackle local issues together

Researchers to quiz astronauts about their mental health during space travel

Loughborough ranked highly for graduate prospects in latest Complete University Guide

The ethics of trading with Putin

REF 2021: 86% of our Business and Management research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’

Alumna Rene to release workplace toolkit for Black students and professionals

Loughborough student wins targetjobs Black Heritage Undergraduate of the Year Award 2022

Companies may not have to trade-off between efficiency and fairness – research shows

How Putin could use Western sanctions to strengthen his control over Russia

Loughborough rated among Top-150 in the world for Business and Management Studies

Important moment for Government to improve immigration policies

Businesses are being hit by tax hikes and higher energy costs – and it will mostly hurt poorer people

Loughborough students reach the final of the Universities Business Challenge 2022

Alumna Helen Bierton on her inspiring rise to Chief Banking Officer at Starling Bank

SWIFT: ejecting Russia is largely symbolic - here's why

How 'quiet' cooperation between Unions and Employers is helping behind the scenes.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2022

Online tool will help reveal problem hotspots for mental health caused by COVID

Loughborough Ranked 3rd in Europe for Information Systems Research

Rewarding public officials for successful enforcement could cut low-level corruption

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