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Professor Darren Duxbury Joins Bank of England’s Payments Academic Advisory Group

The new forum focuses on supporting informed, evidence-based discussion on the opportunities and risks shaping the future payments landscape.

Reporting from the Creative PEC Research Symposium 2026

Bringing people together from across academia, industry, and government, the Symposium provided a forum for discussion and debate on the economics of cultural and creative industries.

Â鶹´«Ã½-led Creative PEC Wins National Award

The Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) has been awarded the prestigious Arts Professional Award for Excellent Research or Policy Intervention.

Alumni Spotlight: From Sport Scholarship to Business Success

Celebrating our Basketball and Business Excellence Scholarship alumni and their journeys beyond university.

Associate Dean Appointed Deputy Editor of Leading International Management Journal

Professor Noemi Sinkovics, Associate Dean for Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability, is part of the new editorial set-up at European Management Journal.

Students Take Top Prize at National Advertising Competition

Undergraduate students from Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School claimed first place in the History of Advertising Trust competition, which was run in partnership with Ginsters.

Elite MBAs Still Influence Who Reaches Top of Corporate America

New research shows elite MBA graduates still dominate access to top corporate roles in the US, reinforcing their influence on leadership pathways. But the advantage isn’t equal, shifting with gender, background and economic conditions.

NET 250 2026 List Finalised, Powered by Rigorous Research

This year’s NET 250 is back bigger and better, shining a spotlight on the North East’s most dynamic and successful organisations.

Research Roundup: Finance – April 2026

We’re celebrating our Finance research colleagues, as well as showcasing the impactful work taking place within the group.

Students Recognised as High Potential Candidates by AmplifyME

Six Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School students have been recognised as High Potential Candidates by global finance simulation provider AmplifyME, placing them among the top performers worldwide.

Third Wave of Sports Scholarship Students Join the Business School for Another Successful Year

For the third successive year, a new cohort of basketball scholarship students were welcomed to the Business School. They joined the School in September 2025.

MBA Programme Retains Prestigious Tier One Global Ranking

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has retained its Tier One ranking in CEO Magazine’s 2026 MBA Global Rankings for its globally recognised MBA programme.

New Research Highlights Huge Investment Opportunities in Creative Industries

'High-growth potential firms’ in the Creative Industries outnumber both Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing, according to the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre.

Blog: Nostalgia in retro gaming: why the past still plays so well

Prof. Savvas Papagiannidis, Dr Davit Marikyan, and Dr Dinara Davlembayeva explore why retro gaming continues to grow in popularity across generations. Discover what drives nostalgia, and how it shapes the way people engage with games today.

Celebrating a Successful Start to 2026 for Our Research Community

Academics and PhD students are making an impact across our subject groups, from new publications and conferences to contributing to workshops.

Creative PEC Boosts Recognition of the Arts in Science and Tech R&D

The Centre has welcomed new guidance which acknowledges the critical role that the arts play in scientific and technological research and development.

Q&A: Clean energy, technology and striving for net zero

Learn about Dr Jo Swaffield’s clean energy projects and how she is supporting the use of innovative energy tech in UK households.

Blog: Are virtual influencers the future of influencer marketing?

Dr Dinara Davlembayeva and Prof Savvas Papagiannidis explore how virtual influencers are moving from novelty to mainstream marketing tools. Discover what this means for brands, and whether they could shape the future of influencer marketing.

Students Tackle Real-World Marketing Brief at DMA Creative Lab

A collaboration between Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School, Northumbria University and the Data and Marketing Association gave students the chance to tackle a real-life marketing brief.

Business School Joins Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Champions Cohort 2026–27

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School becomes part of a global group of 50 business schools that work together to advance responsible management education.

Business School Colleagues Receive Advance Higher Education Fellowships

We are thrilled to celebrate colleagues who have been awarded an Advance HE Fellowship, recognising their commitment to learning and teaching in higher education.

Research Spotlight: Economics

We’re showcasing a successful few months for our Economic research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Groundwork North East and Cumbria to be Charity of the Year for 2026

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School will work in partnership with the environmental and community charity on a range of charitable initiatives over the course of the year.

Insight: The End of the Office Party? From Festive to Frugal as Businesses Cut Back on Festivities

Professor Abigail Marks shares her expert opinion on the decline of companies hosting Christmas parties this year.

New Research Shows AI is Increasing – Not Reducing – Demand for Creativity

A major analysis of more than 168 million UK job postings by Creative PEC suggests Generative AI is reshaping rather than replacing the need for creativity.

NET 250 Returns to Spotlight the North East’s Top Firms

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has once again joined forces with North East Times (NET) on the next edition of NET 250 – a flagship campaign championing the North East’s most successful companies.

Creative PEC: Back the Creative Industries to Grow the Economy

New research from the Creative Industries and Policy Evidence Centre shows that creative firms are more likely to be innovators and exporters.

TheoryHub’s Dance Hits Shortlisted at 2025 QS Reimagine Education Awards

TheoryHub is a global academic resource designed to broaden students’ and researchers’ engagement with theories across the social sciences. It was recently shortlisted for the Best Use of Generative AI Award at the 2025 QS Reimagine Education Awards.

Business School Dean Awarded Prestigious Operational Research Society Beale Medal

Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean of Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School, has been awarded the highly esteemed Beale Medal by the Operational Research (OR) Society.

Student Success for Third Year Running at Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2025

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School continued their outstanding achievements at this year’s Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge (BGTC), with one student team ranking 18th globally.

Comment: The UK Autumn Budget and What This Means

Francesco Fusari reflects on the UK Autumn Budget announcement and discusses the implications for the economy.

Driving Circularity: Powering Global Mobility with Circular Electric Vehicle Battery

Academics from the Information Systems and Operations subject group discuss their research on sustainable transport on World Sustainable Transport Day 2025.

Comment: COP30 in Belém: A Turning Point or Another Missed Opportunity?

Dr Patricia Prado reflects on the build-up to and outcome of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belem.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Sectors Losing Skilled Employees Due to Low Pay, Limited Progression and Lack of Flexibility

Women are more likely to leave Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) jobs according to a new report published today by the AHRC-funded Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC).

Â鶹´«Ã½ Academics Give Expert Advice To Lords Committee

Professor Abigail Marks and Dr Wee Chan Au have made a major contribution to a House of Lords Committee report that found home working could support the Government’s plans to get people back into work.

Igniting the Next Generation of Digital Creators in the North East

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School recently played host to Aspiration Digital for the very first time.

Celebrating A Successful Start To The Academic Year For Our Research Community

Academics and PhD students are making an impact across our subject groups from new publications, conferences and contributing to workshops.

TrendBible CEO Keynote Inspires Next Generation of Business Leaders

Joanna Feeley, founder and CEO of trend forecasting agency TrendBible, delivered a forecasting session to the Â鶹´«Ã½ MBA cohort to prepare them for the volatile business environment.

Comment: Building Inclusive Research and Driving Real-World Impact through Engagement

Dr Neveen Abdelrehim, Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School, discusses her work with the UK BME Anti-Slavery Network (BASNET).

Global Recognition for Case Writing Excellence

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School is proud to announce it has retained its top 50 ranking in The Case Centre Impact Index 2025, a globally recognised benchmark that measures the reach and influence of case writing worldwide.

Alumni dissertation research on crime published in Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics

The research explored increasing security measures at a supermarket using tags and geocoded crime data to look at the effects on shoplifting.

From Dissertation Project to Employment: Why Hiring MBA Graduates Drives Business Success

A 2024 Â鶹´«Ã½ MBA graduate and Demeter talk about their experiences of working together during the programme which led to employment.

Research Spotlight: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We’re showcasing a successful few months for our Entrepreneurship and Innovation research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Academic Research Helping to Transform Healthcare in the Region

Dr Rebecca Casey is championing digital transformation in healthcare with the Great North Care Record.

Making a Difference with The People’s Kitchen

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School is proud to celebrate two impactful years of partnership with The People’s Kitchen through our charity of the year programme.

The Job of an Entrepreneur: Join the Dots of Society, Politics and Innovation

Serial entrepreneur Charlie Hoult has been appointed Dean’s Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School.

Strengthening Global Connections: Supporting Our Alumni in China

Business School Engagement Officer Jaclyn Wright recounts her recent experience of visiting China, where she met with our alumni community.

Alumni in Action: Guiding the Next Generation of Â鶹´«Ã½ Students

Rebecca Stobbs, Business School Alumni Relations Manager, reflects on how our alumni supported the various Welcome Week events held in September 2025.

Football Meets Finance: Local Students Join Dynamic ‘Economics of Football’ Event

On Thursday 3 July 2025, over 100 Year 10 students from secondary schools across the North East gathered at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School for a day of hands-on learning at the 'Economics of Football' event. This innovative initiative was designed to open young minds to the world of economics through the game of football.

Q&A with Dr Patricia Prado: Tackling Food Waste Through Residents Engagement and Policy Change

Learn about Dr Prado’s sustainability research and her recent project within the region.

Simulation Game Recognised for Contribution to the Future of Work

Developed by colleagues from Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School and the School of Medicine, a pioneering simulation game exploring healthcare management has been recognised at an international educators conference.

Comment: Rising Military Spending Risks Undermining Climate Action, New Research Warns

Security vs sustainability? Dr Erwei (David) Xiang shares his expert opinion on military expenditure versus meeting international climate goals.

Putting your CV together? Complete honesty might not be the best policy

Writing a CV requires important decisions. Writing in The Conversation , Tom Lane asks what should you include, what should you leave out – and how honest should you be?

Why lonely people would prefer a robot over human interaction

Many lonely people would rather deal with a robot than interact with an actual human, according to research co-led by Â鶹´«Ã½.

Business School Colleagues Recognised in British Academy of Management Awards

Congratulations to the MBA Business in Action team who have been recognised for their contribution to management education.

Comment: Bridging seas and centuries: remembering the Beiyang sailors in Â鶹´«Ã½

How do six nineteenth-century gravestones in a Â鶹´«Ã½ upon Tyne cemetery bring together two nations? Dr Yin Liang, Lecturer in Human Resource Management, explores how the legacy of six Chinese sailors who never made the journey home shows that their story is not a closed chapter after all.

Celebrating Workplace Excellence: Â鶹´«Ã½ Honours Outstanding Student and Apprentice Contributions

Â鶹´«Ã½ recently hosted the Contribution to the Workplace Awards, a major highlight within the annual Celebrating Success Awards programme, where Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School saw several nominees recognised.

Business expert honoured for contribution to management history

Professor Charles Harvey, Professor of Business History and Management at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School, has been awarded the prestigious Daniel A. Wren Research Award for Contributions to Management History by the Academy of Management (AOM).

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School Celebrates a Summer Of Research Excellence

From impactful publications and collaborations to new appointments, the academic community are recognised for their contributions to research, policy, and academic leadership.

Comment: An Innovation Boost for the UKs Creative Industries

The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy. Writing in the Conversation, here’s what the experts think.

Business School Colleagues Recognised In Vice-Chancellor’s Education Excellence Awards

Congratulations to our winning colleagues, who have been recognised for their excellent contributions to the Â鶹´«Ã½ Education Strategy through their efforts in our MBA Business in Action module.

Business School Professor Receives Prestigious International HRM Research Award

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School is proud to celebrate the achievement of Professor Benjamin Bader who, along with his co-authors, has been awarded the 2025 International HRM Scholarly Research Award for their article on cross-border knowledge transfer.

MBA Learners Take the Win in Prestigious Data and Marketing Association Talent Marketing Challenge

A team of six MBA learners from Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has taken the top prize in this year’s prestigious Data & Marketing Association (DMA) Talent Marketing Challenge, held in partnership with Costa Coffee.

Groundbreaking Symposium Honours Legacy of Beiyang Sailors

'Bridging Seas and Centuries: The Beiyang Sailors Legacy Symposium' took place at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School on 21 and 22 July 2025. It brought together leading scholars, heritage professionals and community stakeholders to explore the enduring maritime legacy of Chinese sailors in the North East of England.

DCMS Launches College of Experts to Strengthen Evidence-Based Policymaking

58 leading experts from academia and industry will provide dynamic support across departmental policy areas

Business School Re-Accredited by AACSB

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has been officially re-accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), one of the highest standards of achievement in business education.

Research Spotlight: Leadership, Work and Organisation - July 2025

From award wins and keynote invitations to influential studies on workplace equity and sustainability, this success story showcases the LWO subject group’s recent impact in academia and beyond.

Students Focus on Addressing Wellbeing for the Ageing Population in the Region

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School recently teamed up with The National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) to deliver an impactful real-world learning experience focused on improving wellbeing in the region.

How to maximise personal impact: mastering self-leadership and influence

Discover more about the Â鶹´«Ã½ MBA through a synopsis of the live panel session featuring Dr Lucy Hatt and the MBA Advisory Board.

Finance subject group hosts their first PhD Finance Research Festival

The festival brought together our PhD community, faculty members and MSc students

From Classroom to Community: Digital Marketing students empower rural communities at Techy Tea Party

Bridging the digital divide with heart and hands-on support, MSc Digital Marketing students from Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School brought their skills beyond the classroom by volunteering at a Techy Tea Party in Stannington Village Hall.

Celebrating Strategic Success: Students celebrate success in simulation module with team awards

As the academic year draws to a close, MSc International Business students recently came together to celebrate a key milestone in their academic journey.

Research spotlight: Marketing

We’re showcasing a successful few months for our Marketing research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Celebrating new publications, conference contributions, and PhD successes

The academic community at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School is celebrating a season of remarkable achievements, with academic and PhD students making significant strides in research, publication, and scholarly collaboration.

Insight: Historic trade policy reversal shakes global economy

Dr Brian Varian of Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School shares his expert opinion on recent tariff changes and relates this to historic economic policies.

Business School hosts 2025 Tri-University Annual Conference

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School welcomed colleagues and PhD students from Cardiff and Xiamen to exchange research and deepen academic collaboration.

Â鶹´«Ã½ academic builds global links through visiting professorship in Canada

Pip Kyle visited the University of Toronto as part of a Visiting Academic position from December 2024 to February 2025. The trip was with support of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Development Trust (Alcan Endowment).

Research spotlight: Information Systems and Operations

We're showcasing a successful few months for our Information System and Operations research colleagues, as well as highlighting the ongoing and impactful work taking place within the group.

Three Business School entries shortlisted at University 2025 Engagement and Place Awards

From student-led consultancy to digital innovation for social good, the shortlisted projects showcase how the Business School is driving real-world impact through collaboration.

Professor Darren Duxbury’s research findings included in parliamentary report on the acceptance of cash

Professor Duxbury submitted his research findings to a call for evidence on cash acceptance by the Treasury Committee and was cited in the published report. He has since applied his findings to the recent power outage in Spain and Portugal.

From Â鶹´«Ã½ to Marseille: Postgraduate learning goes global

Over the Easter break, a group of postgraduate students embraced an international learning opportunity in Marseille, France. As part of the Postgraduate International Experience module, they joined a two-week programme hosted by our partner, KEDGE Business School.

Students step into industry: London visit to opens doors to future careers as alumni share insights

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School students took their career ambitions to London, exploring businesses in marketing, finance, and market research while networking with alumni working across the capital.

Developing basketball scholarship students at Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School welcomed its second wave of high-performing US basketball scholarship students in September 2024.

Spring achievements for research colleagues

We cover a selection of awards, publications and highlights from a successful spring for our research community.

In conversation with Moja: leadership in entrepreneurial business

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School sat down with alum Rachael Cook to chat about her experience of our part time programmes for senior leaders and how this shaped her leadership style.

The hospital is in your hands: new simulation game offers interprofessional education

Dr Rebecca Casey has teamed up with colleagues from the School of Medicine to create a new and engaging simulation game exploring healthcare management. It marks the first teaching collaboration between the Business School and the Medical School at Â鶹´«Ã½.

Creative Business Panel initiative launched

A new Government-backed survey will provide unprecedent insight on what drives growth in the creative industries.

Business School colleagues recognised for outstanding contributions

Colleagues from across Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School have been recognised in the February round of the Vice Chancellor’s Celebrating Success awards.

Tier One Global Status for Business School MBA Programme

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has maintained its Tier One Global status in CEO Magazine’s 2025 MBA Global Rankings.

A successful start to 2025 for research colleagues

It has been a successful start to 2025 for Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School. Achievements include publications and new role appointments from across the subject groups. A selection of colleague accomplishments are highlighted below.

School partners with NET on launch of NET 250

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has partnered with NET on the launch of NET 250 – a campaign dedicated to celebrating the successes of the region’s vibrant business community.

Students visit companies in London and Manchester to explore their career interests

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School students were given the opportunity to choose from five trips to explore companies and career opportunities in marketing, finance, investment, banking and consultancy.

Â鶹´«Ã½ secures membership in nature taskforce

Dr Erwei (David) Xiang led the successful application for Â鶹´«Ã½’s membership in the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum

Students celebrate second consecutive year of success at Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2024

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School achieved success for the second year in a row in this year’s Bloomberg Global trading Challenge, with one student team from the School – Wall St Warriors – ranking 1st in the UK and 20th globally.

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School alum honoured in Citywire’s 40 Under 40

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School Finance MSc graduate Marco Concina has been recognised in the 40 Under 40 fund selectors 2024.

MBA programme recognised amongst world’s most sustainable

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School has achieved a top 40 ranking in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Better World MBA rankings for the third consecutive year.

Business School continues partnership with charity of the year

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with its chosen charity of the year, The People’s Kitchen, after one year of supporting the charity.

Graduate recruitment fairs connect graduates and top employers in China

For the second consecutive year, Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School successfully held three in-person graduate recruitment fairs in China, marking a significant stride in the School's global engagement efforts with international employers.

MBA Advisory Board appointed

The MBA Advisory Board aims to support the Business School and serve as a crucial link between academia and industry.

Business School alum and North East entrepreneur has work recognised with purple plaque

Â鶹´«Ã½ Business School recently hosted an event to celebrate alum, Charlotte Windebank, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK, by unveiling a purple plaque in her honour.