Policy

Policy

BEIS Consultation on the R&D Roadmap – our published response in full

Wed 23rd Sep 2020

The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation on the UK’s Research & Development Roadmap.

International StudentsPolicyInternational

Home Office issues updated guidance on Tier 4 visas for new and existing students

Wed 17th Jun 2020

The Government has released new guidance surrounding the Visa regime for international students.

REF2021REFResearchCOVID-19Policy

Revising the REF 2021 timeline – we respond to the COVID-19 survey

Fri 15th May 2020

The Chartered ABS believes that there should remain a single deadline for all elements of providers’ submissions but that it should be extended to 31 March 2021.

COVID-19Policy

Chartered ABS statement on Government support for Universities

Mon 4th May 2020

We respond to the Government's COVID-19 support measures for universities and business schools.

PolicyDiversityAthena Swan

Athena SWAN Review summary

Thu 23rd Apr 2020

We respond to the long-awaited outcome of the Athena SWAN review.

ApprenticeshipsLearning & TeachingPolicy

Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship Review

Thu 9th Apr 2020

Following an instruction from the Education Minister, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have reviewed the SLMDA standards and the Trailblazer Group have…

ResearchCOVID-19PolicyLeadership

Parliament calls for COVID-19 experts

Thu 2nd Apr 2020

Join Parliament's database of experts to help deal with the COVID-19 crisis.

ApprenticeshipsLearning & TeachingPolicy

We need to talk about Apprenticeships

Tue 11th Feb 2020

There has been a lot of talk about apprenticeships and what has gone wrong with them. Inherent in many of these arguments are misunderstandings, misinterpretations and myths. What…

InternationalPolicy

Consultation on a quality enhancement system for TNE – Chartered ABS and BAM responds

Wed 5th Feb 2020

The Chartered ABS has responded to a consultation by Universities UK, GuildHE and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

PolicyImmigration

Chartered ABS joins industry in call for fair and sustainable immigration system

Fri 24th Jan 2020

The Chartered ABS have joined leading industry bodies in calling for a fair immigration system that supports the UK economy

PolicyInternationalInternational Students

Chartered ABS and BAM recommend removing £30K salary threshold from future immigration system proposals

Fri 22nd Nov 2019

At least 1 in 3 business and management academics in the UK are of international origin, and it's important to have an immigration system that enables this flow of skills and…

LeadershipPolicyBrexit

Business schools showing their resilience in challenging conditions

Mon 4th Nov 2019

The 2019 Chartered ABS Annual Membership Survey finds that UK business schools are performing strongly and are focused on growth despite the continued uncertainty from Brexit and a…

InternationalPolicyInternational Students

Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence

Mon 23rd Sep 2019

Schools are encouraged to submit evidence to the latest MAC enquiry by 5 November

InternationalInternational StudentsPolicy

Government announces return of two-year post-study visa

Thu 12th Sep 2019

We welcome the Government's decision to reinstate a favourable visa regime that recognises the value of international students to the UK.

LeadershipPolicy

Dual appointments for Chartered ABS CEO

Tue 10th Sep 2019

Anne Kiem has been appointed to policy councils in both the British Academy and Policy Connect.

Further EducationApprenticeshipsInternational StudentsGovernment PolicyPolicy

The Augar Review and other policy developments

Wed 12th Jun 2019

We respond to recent policy developments in Westminster and beyond, including the Augar Review.

ResearchPolicyLeadership

Our 2019 report on Business and Management research funding

Wed 10th Apr 2019

We break down the latest HESA data on Business and Management Research Funding

ResearchPolicyKEF

Consultation on the design of the KEF – our response

Thu 14th Mar 2019

We believe the KEF has potential as a useful tool for promoting collaborative engagement, but that several concerns must first be addressed.

Subject-Level TEFPolicyLearning & Teaching

2019 Independent Review of the TEF – our response

Fri 1st Mar 2019

We believe that the core metrics of the TEF are not currently appropriate for assessing teaching quality in business schools.

TeachingTEFPolicyLearning & TeachingConsultation

Independent Review of TEF 2019 – members’ views sought

Wed 23rd Jan 2019

Independent Review of TEF 2019 - members' views sought The Chartered ABS will be responding to the independent review of the Teaching Excellence…

PolicyKEFConsultationResearch

KEF Consultation 2019: Let us know your thoughts

Mon 21st Jan 2019

Have your say in the 2019 KEF consultation.

PolicyResearch

ESRC Strategic Advisory Network opens calls for nominations

Fri 21st Dec 2018

The ESRC is recruiting members to join their Strategic Advisory Network (SAN).

InternationalisationInternational StudentsPolicyInternational

December 2018 White Paper on Immigration – Our response

Fri 21st Dec 2018

The Government's White Paper is encouraging, but doesn't go far enough.

PolicyInternationalisationInternationalInternational Students

APPG International Students – Chartered ABS Response

Wed 21st Nov 2018

We present the case for a competitive and accessible post-study visa regime for international students.

ResearchPolicyREF2021REF

Consultation on draft guidance for REF 2021

Wed 21st Nov 2018

We respond to the published draft assessment criteria and guidelines for making submissions to Ref 2021

AdvocacyPolicy

Chartered ABS 2018 Fellows announced

Wed 7th Nov 2018

We are delighted to announce five recipients of Chartered ABS fellowships in recognition of their outstanding work supporting UK business schools.

LeadershipImpactPolicy

The Impact Factor film reveals the vital role of UK business schools

Tue 6th Nov 2018

A showcase of the incredible work of UK business schools.

ResearchLeadershipPolicyBrexit

Annual Survey results: UK business schools forging ahead despite Brexit impacts

Mon 5th Nov 2018

Business schools are building partnerships across Europe and globally as access to EU research funding and academic staff decreases.

ResearchResearchPolicyFunding

Chartered ABS and BAM response to the House of Commons Science & Technology Committee Inquiry

Fri 2nd Nov 2018

Our views on the balance and effectiveness of research and innovation spending.

PolicyImpactLeadership

Business schools: less stereotyping and more collaboration in the interests of the nation

Tue 9th Oct 2018

Business schools need to raise awareness about what they do, how they add value and how they could do more to help deal with the UK’s current challenges.

Policy

The latest government policies and what they mean for business schools

Wed 12th Sep 2018

The latest government policies and what they mean for business schools It may have been the summer recess in Westminster, but it certainly didn’t stop a plethora of…

Learning & TeachingPolicy

The Chartered ABS responds to inquiry into the quality of apprenticeships and skills training

Mon 16th Jul 2018

The Chartered ABS responds to inquiry into the quality of apprenticeships and skills training The Chartered ABS has responded to the Education Committee’s inquiry into the…

Business EngagementproductivityLeadershipPolicy

Business Productivity Review: Chartered ABS responds

Tue 10th Jul 2018

Business Productivity Review: Chartered ABS responds The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has asked for evidence on the firm-level interventions that…

Learning & TeachingPolicy

Ofqual consultation: Chartered ABS responds

Tue 19th Jun 2018

Read the full response to the proposed guidance on the regulation of end-point assessments.

InternationalisationPolicy

Call for nominations to join Chartered ABS Taskforce

Mon 18th Jun 2018

The taskforce investigate the impact of UK business schools in delivering their international objectives and how this influences both domestic and international prosperity. 

Learning & TeachingPolicyApprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships: The view from our members

Wed 13th Jun 2018

An analysis on the current and planned provision of degree apprenticeships within the sector. 

PolicyApprenticeshipsTEF

Policy round-up: the latest developments affecting business schools

Wed 13th Jun 2018

Our responses to subject-level TEF, the BEIS select committee, and the latest on apprenticeships

PolicyLearning & TeachingSubject-Level TEFTEF

Subject-Level TEF Consultation: Chartered ABS responds

Thu 7th Jun 2018

The Chartered ABS has published its response to the subject-level TEF consultation. We recognise that subject-level TEF has the potential to generate valuable data that could be…

Learning & TeachingPolicyApprenticeships

External Resources on Degree Apprenticeships

Wed 2nd May 2018

A list of useful publications and websites to support members in the delivery of Degree Apprenticeships.

PolicyLeadershipResearch

Research funding for business schools revealed in latest report

Wed 11th Apr 2018

UK funding for business and management research in decline whilst funding from EU sources increase

Small Business CharterEntrepreneurshipPolicy

Small business campaigner appointed Chair of Small Business Charter

Thu 29th Mar 2018

Michelle Ovens appointed to drive awareness of business school support for SMEs

Student OutcomesEmployabilityPolicyLearning & Teaching

Chartered ABS responds to first ever measure of vocational degrees

Wed 7th Mar 2018

We have asked that HEFCE reconsiders both the purpose of the OSCR and the methodology it is derived from.

PolicyEmployability

All university students must gain leadership skills, says new employability report

Wed 21st Feb 2018

Employers want all higher education students to enter work with practical management and leadership skills – not just those graduating with business and management degrees.

ResearchKEFPolicy

Chartered ABS response to the Knowledge Exchange Framework

Fri 9th Feb 2018

Our response to the Knowledge Exchange Framework

Policy

Collaboration with ITN Productions announced

Thu 8th Feb 2018

A news and current affairs-style programme exploring how business schools create a positive impact.

PolicyInternational Students

MAC review on the impact of international students: Chartered ABS response

Mon 29th Jan 2018

The Home Office recently tasked the MAC (Migration Advisory Committee) with collecting evidence on the wider impact of international students. The Chartered ABS has been one of the…

ResearchPolicyKEF

KEF Consultation: Have your say

Tue 9th Jan 2018

We have been invited to contribute to the HEFCE call for evidence on what should and shouldn't be included in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) metrics. This is the…

Policy

Policy and lobbying update for business schools

Wed 6th Dec 2017

Since the last newsletter we have had confirmation that REF2021 will see all staff with “significant responsibility” for research will need to be submitted. What constitutes…

Policy

Highlights from our Annual Conference 2017

Fri 10th Nov 2017

The Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2017 was the largest to date, and with over 250 delegates it was a fitting way to mark the 25th anniversary of the Association. With Keynote…

PolicyBrexitLeadership

Brexit hitting business school recruitment of EU students and staff – Chartered ABS Annual Survey results

Mon 6th Nov 2017

Read the results of the 2017 survey of business schools

PolicyIndustrial Strategy

Policy update: Industrial Strategy and international students

Tue 10th Oct 2017

I attended the Conservative Party Conference and notice the increased talk about the Industrial Strategy White Paper, which it seems will be published soon. There will be a…

ApprenticeshipsPolicy

Call for nominations to form Chartered ABS Apprenticeships Working Group

Mon 18th Sep 2017

The Council of the Chartered ABS has suggested an Apprenticeships Working Group be formed to help inform members of what is happening with apprenticeships, to engage with…

ImmigrationApprenticeshipsLeadershipREFPolicyInternational Students

Policy Update: an eventful summer sets the tone for the year ahead

Thu 7th Sep 2017

It has been an eventful summer in terms of HE policy, as well as the sometimes very personal attacks launched by Lord Adonis. It is difficult to choose which will have the most…

PolicyApprenticeships

A quick guide to degree apprenticeships for providers

Thu 22nd Jun 2017

A closer look at degree apprenticeships in light of the Apprenticeships Levy and what it could mean for employers.

LeadershipPolicyBrexit

Our priorities for the new government

Fri 9th Jun 2017

We highlight our members’ key areas of concern which should be priorities for the new government and the universities Minister.

PolicyApprenticeships

Master or apprentice?

Mon 5th Jun 2017

Businesses paying the new Apprenticeships Levy can see that the best way to take advantage is by getting more experienced managers to take on apprenticeships themselves,…

LeadershipPolicy

Jo Johnson meets Chartered ABS Council

Tue 4th Apr 2017

The Minister's first meeting with business school deans.

LeadershipPolicyResearch

Research income for business schools – report published

Wed 29th Mar 2017

Our latest analysis of research income for Business & Management research.

InternationalInternational StudentsBrexitPolicy

Brexit from the view of EU business school students

Tue 21st Mar 2017

Students from the Netherlands recently visited Alliance Manchester Business School - what do they think about the UK's decision to leave the EU?

BrexitPolicy

What are the opportunities for business schools in the Brexit negotiations?

Wed 15th Mar 2017

In the light of Brexit, business schools can contribute much in terms of perspectives on new markets, on new relationships with existing trading blocs and on the relationship…

Industrial StrategyLeadershipPolicy

The Industrial Strategy: the opportunities for business schools and universities beyond STEM

Tue 7th Mar 2017

University leaders should be reading between the lines to realise the wider potential of the Strategy

PolicyBrexitCommunicationsStudent recruitment

The impact of Brexit on recruiting business students

Mon 27th Feb 2017

Aaron Porter provides fresh analysis of student recruitment data and the emerging markets.

International StudentsTEFPolicyApprenticeshipsCommunicationsREFGovernment Policy

Policy update from our Chief Executive

Mon 6th Feb 2017

Anne Kiem gives an update on the latest in Government Policy and relevant activities here at the Chartered ABS.

ResearchLeadershipPolicy

Autumn Statement: some positives for business schools

Wed 23rd Nov 2016

Chartered ABS response to the Autumn Statement

InternationalPolicyLeadershipBrexitLearning & Teaching

Highlights from our Annual Conference 2016

Wed 16th Nov 2016

Over the two days at our Annual Conference, delegates engaged in discussions on the impact of Brexit on business schools, the technicalities of the TEF and much more.

BrexitPolicyLeadership

Chartered ABS Annual Survey results reveal early impact of Brexit on business schools

Mon 14th Nov 2016

Insights into the trends and challenges within the UK business school sector

BrexitPolicy

The Brexit judgement of the High Court

Fri 4th Nov 2016

Professor Matthew Humphreys shares his thoughts on the recent Brexit rulings in the High Court.

PolicyApprenticeships

Skills Funding Agency announce webinars on apprenticeship funding

Fri 28th Oct 2016

Following the SFA's announcement about RoATP and the ITT, HEFCE have commissioned UVAC to deliver a range of support for the HE sector.

PolicyEconomic GrowthBrexit

Ulster hosts Northern Ireland launch of Chartered ABS report

Fri 21st Oct 2016

Ulster University Business School hosts the launch of the report in which it is featured as an exemplar of added value provided to the local economy with an annual economic impact…

ApprenticeshipsPolicy

Could the Apprenticeship levy impact HE routes into management and the professions?

Fri 30th Sep 2016

Mark Dawe, Chief Executive of AELP looks at the growing importance of degree apprenticeships

BrexitEconomic GrowthPolicy

New report on how business schools deliver value to local and regional economies

Fri 9th Sep 2016

Chartered ABS report highlighting the far reaching contributions business schools make to local and regional economies.

ApprenticeshipsPolicy

Apprenticeships Training Providers Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 5th Sep 2016

Read our response to the SFA's proposal to replace the Register of Training Organisations (RoTO) with a Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP).

Policy

Apprenticeship Levy is announced

Fri 12th Aug 2016

The Government has published details of the Apprenticeship levy and initial funding proposals.

Policy

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey consultation: Chartered ABS response

Tue 9th Aug 2016

Chartered ABS response to the consultation on the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

HEFCEPolicyFunding

Funding to support teaching in Higher Education Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 8th Aug 2016

Chartered ABS response to the consultation on teaching funding to support widening access and successful student outcomes.

TEFPolicyLearning & Teaching

Response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation

Wed 13th Jul 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation. You can download our response here. We…

PolicyBrexit

EU referendum result: Chartered ABS response

Fri 24th Jun 2016

24 June, 2016 In light of the EU referendum result we will watch with interest the impact on areas of concern for our member business schools. We will lobby government to ensure…

TEFLearning & TeachingPolicy

The proposed TEF: Destinations as a measure of teaching quality?

Tue 31st May 2016

Harriet Richmond looks at the appropriateness of key metrics that will underpin the assessment of teaching quality under the proposed TEF.

Policy

Higher Education White Paper: Chartered ABS response

Mon 16th May 2016

In response to the Government's Higher Education White Paper, published today, Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools said: "We support the…

CommunicationsInternationalInternational StudentsLeadershipPolicy

Opportunities for UK business schools in India

Fri 6th May 2016

With India set to become the 7th largest economy in the world, Kevin McCole, UKIBC discusses the approach that UK business schools can take to engage further with India.

International StudentsPolicyImmigrationInternational

International business students turned off by visa policy impacting UK universities

Thu 10th Mar 2016

The Chartered ABS has today published a new report which reveals the impact the Government’s student visa policy is having on universities and the economy. The report focuses on…

Policy

Update on Chartered ABS lobbying

Thu 10th Mar 2016

The Stern Review and international student visas...

Policy

Update: our lobbying and other developments

Thu 4th Feb 2016

It has been a busy start to the year with the submission deadline for the Green paper responses and the opening of consultation on the REF, otherwise known as the Stern Review. I…

TEFPolicyLearning & Teaching

Response to the Higher Education Green Paper

Fri 22nd Jan 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to BIS as part of the consultation process on the Government's Higher Education Green Paper -…

PolicyLobbying

Chancellor’s Spending Review: Chartered ABS Chair responds

Thu 26th Nov 2015

The Chartered Association of Business Schools has responded to the Chancellor's Spending Review and Autumn Statement. Professor Simon Collinson, Chair of the…

International StudentsPolicyImmigration

David Cameron urged to change overseas student policy by BIS committee chair

Fri 20th Nov 2015

The government is guilty of “utter folly” by including international students in net migration targets according to the chair of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select…

PolicyGovernment PolicyResearchFunding

Chartered ABS response to the Nurse Review of Research Councils

Fri 20th Nov 2015

The Chartered Association of Business Schools has responded to Sir Paul Nurse’s ‘Review of the UK Research Councils’.

LeadershipAnnual ConferenceBusiness EngagementStudent ExperienceTeachingPolicy

Chartered ABS Annual Conference Round-Up

Mon 16th Nov 2015

Participants for the Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2015 heard from a range of speakers under the theme of Delivering Value, Driving Growth.

PolicyTeachingQuality AssuranceLearning & Teaching

Higher education Green Paper – response from the Chartered Association of Business Schools

Fri 6th Nov 2015

The Chartered Association of Business Schools, the voice of the UK’s business and management education sector, has provided an initial response to the Higher education green…

LeadershipPolicy

Business schools as educational provocateurs of productivity via interrelated landscapes of practice

Tue 3rd Nov 2015

In an ever-changing and global marketplace, it could be argued that the role of business schools is no longer to train graduates for specific roles.

LeadershipCommunicationsPolicy

Report from the Party conferences and an update on our activities

Wed 7th Oct 2015

Anne Kiem provides some insights into our sessions at the 2015 party conferences and future activities from the organisation.

PolicyLeadershipEconomic Growth

What can business schools do to drive up the UK’s productivity?

Tue 6th Oct 2015

Warwick Business School's Prof. Keith Glaister explores how business schools can address the UKs productivity crisis.

Business EngagementResearchGovernment PolicyEconomic GrowthPolicy

The Dowling Review of Business-University Research Collaborations

Thu 3rd Sep 2015

A Chartered ABS review of the recent report on business-university research collaborations

PolicyInternational StudentsLearning & TeachingInternationalStudent recruitment

The challenge to international recruitment continues

Tue 14th Jul 2015

Marie Clark from Hobsons provides some insights into the latest government proposals for international students.

International StudentsImmigrationPolicyLeadership

What to expect from the new government?

Wed 3rd Jun 2015

Anne Kiem gives her views on the new government following the 2015 general election.

AnalysisPolicyGovernment Policy

2015 General Election – Election update from James Newhall

Thu 23rd Apr 2015

James Newhall provides an update on general election trends.

International StudentsImmigrationGovernment PolicyPolicy

General Election 2015: Shadow Minister for Immigration David Hanson MP

Mon 13th Apr 2015

As part of our lobbying for an incoming government we have put questions towards three political party spokespeople including David Hanson MP Shadow Minister for Immigration for…

Government PolicyInternational StudentsPolicyImmigration

General Election 2015: Conservative Minister for Security and Immigration James Brokenshire MP

Mon 13th Apr 2015

As part of our lobbying for an incoming government to change current immigration legislation affecting international students, we have put questions towards James Brokenshire MP…

Government PolicyPolicyImmigrationInternational Students

General Election 2015: Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Justice & Equalities Julian Huppert MP

Mon 13th Apr 2015

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Home Affairs, Justice & Equalities Julian Huppert MP talks to us about his partys' policies ahead of General Election 2015.

Government PolicyPolicy

General Election 2015 – Analysis from James Newhall

Mon 13th Apr 2015

James Newhall provides an analysis on how the election could effect business schools.

PolicyLeadershipGovernment Policy

Monthly update from our CEO Anne Kiem

Mon 13th Apr 2015

  Anne Kiem, Chief Executive of the Chartered Association of Business Schools, provides some insights in her latest monthly update As the saying goes, we live in interesting…

PolicyGender

Monthly update and future plans from our CEO Anne Kiem

Wed 11th Feb 2015

Our CEO provides an update on our recent events and plans for future programmes.

NetworkingGenderPolicy

Progress Report on the ABS Diversity Impact Working Group

Wed 11th Feb 2015

In January 2015, the ABS held its inaugural Diversity Impact Working Group event, with the first event focusing on ‘Putting Gender on the Agenda’. The event was well attended…

PolicyGovernment PolicyNetworkingStrategyLeadership

First Keynote Speaker Announced for ABS Annual Conference 2015

Tue 10th Feb 2015

We are delighted to announce that the Association of Business Schools’ Annual Conference will take place on 9-10 November 2015, in Manchester. We have secured our first keynote…

PolicyCommunications

Update on our Royal Charter application and other news from our CEO

Tue 13th Jan 2015

As we start the New Year we are looking forward to the completion of process leading to the Association of Business Schools gaining a Royal Charter and becoming the Chartered…

PolicyRoyal CharterGovernment PolicyInternational StudentsLeadership

Update on our Royal Charter application and other news from our CEO

Tue 13th Jan 2015

Anne Kiem delivers another round-up of our recent activities.

STEMMPolicyResearch

From STEM to STEMM

Thu 18th Sep 2014

ABS Manifesto for Growth We want an incoming government to recognise business and management education and research in STEMM. Professor Angus Laing makes the case to widen…

Thought LeadershipGovernment PolicyPolicyAnalysis

International business students’ value to the UK economy & society: the case for changing UK immigration legislation

Thu 18th Sep 2014

ABS Manifesto for Growth 2014 We want an incoming government to Remove international students from net migration targets. Professor Nora Ann Colton explains why UK business…

GenderPolicy

Business School Leadership: Gendered or Genderless?

Thu 17th Jul 2014

While women in both academia and corporate environments enjoy relative equality compared to their historical counterparts, there is still a long way to go. AACSB international…

Policy

UK Business and Management Education – Policy Matters

Tue 16th Apr 2013

Lively policy roundtable discussions focusing on the following themes: Globalisation, The Challenge of Economic Regeneration, The Challenge of the Reformed Student Market Place and…

Events

LeadershipPolicy

Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2020

9 Nov 20 - 10 Nov 20

Event venue: Online

Resilience I Inclusion I Sustainability I Innovation The Chartered ABS Annual Conference is the yearly gathering of the deans and leaders of UK business schools. This year's event…

Learning & TeachingWebinarsExecutive EducationDiversityLeadership

Value Creation in Executive Education

23 Nov 20

Event venue: Online

The Autumn 2020 Executive Education Symposium examines how to further develop the value proposition of executive education for the benefit of all major stakeholders, including…

Publications

PolicyResearch

BEIS Consultation on the UK R&D Roadmap 2020

Wed 23rd Sep 2020

The Chartered ABS has submitted a response to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) consultation on the UK’s Research & Development Roadmap.

REFPolicyResearchCOVID-19REF2021

Our response to the consultation on amending the REF2021 timeline

Fri 15th May 2020

Read our full consultation response.

PolicyLeadership

Annual Membership Survey 2019: results and analysis

Fri 22nd Nov 2019

We analyse the priorities and areas of attention facing the UK's business schools for the year ahead.

ResearchPolicy

Consultation on Higher Technical Education

Wed 6th Nov 2019

Read and download our full response to the consultation on Higher Technical Education

ResearchPolicy

Consultation on Research Leadership in the Social Sciences

Wed 6th Nov 2019

Read and download our full response to the consultation on Research Leadership in the Social Sciences

PolicyResearch

Calculating the trade-off between short and long-term benefits in policy-making

Mon 8th Jul 2019

Background There is significant expert disagreement on how the distant future should be valued relative to the present. In general, people have a strong preference to consume now…

LeadershipResearchPolicy

Research Income for Business and Management 2019

Wed 10th Apr 2019

Business and Management funding rose over 2017/18, but did not keep pace with inflation.

ResearchKEFPolicy

Consultation on the design of the KEF – Chartered ABS Response

Thu 14th Mar 2019

Read and download our full response to the KEF Consultation

PolicySubject-Level TEFLearning & TeachingTEF

Independent Review of the TEF – Chartered ABS Response

Fri 1st Mar 2019

Read and download our response to the Independent Review of Subject-Level TEF

SportsPolicyResearch

Sport integrity: informing policy to tackle corruption in professional sports

Wed 13th Feb 2019

Business and management research creates new tools for analysing match fixing, leading to real policy change

ResearchPolicy

New index measuring the strength of patent systems shapes the decision making and strategic responses of firms and policymakers

Wed 13th Feb 2019

Research from the University of Liverpool Management School results in an innovate new Index for assessing patent strength

ResearchPolicyREF2021REF

Chartered ABS evidence and response to the draft guidelines for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Wed 21st Nov 2018

We respond to the published draft assessment criteria and guidelines for making submissions to Ref 2021

InternationalPolicyInternationalisationInternational Students

APPG inquiry into international students – Chartered ABS evidence and response

Wed 21st Nov 2018

We present the case for a competitive and accessible post-study visa regime for international students.

PolicyBrexitLeadership

Annual Membership Survey 2018: results and analysis

Mon 5th Nov 2018

Assessing key sector priorities for the year ahead

ResearchPolicyLeadership

Research funding for business schools revealed in latest Chartered ABS report

Wed 11th Apr 2018

UK funding for business and management research in decline whilst funding from EU sources increase

PolicyResearch

Response to HM Treasury’s, “Financing growth in innovative firms”

Wed 18th Oct 2017

In November 2016 the Prime Minister announced that HM Treasury would lead a review designed to strengthen growing innovative firms within the UK. The review explores long-term…

Business EngagementSmall Business CharterIndustrial StrategyPolicy

Response to HM Government Green Paper “Building our Industrial Strategy”

Tue 18th Apr 2017

Chartered Association of Business Schools

Our response to the Governments Green Paper "Building our Industrial Strategy".

DLHEPolicyLearning & Teaching

Response to the NewDLHE consultation

Tue 4th Apr 2017

Chartered Association of Business Schools

Our response to HEFCE's consultation on the NewDLHE

PolicyLeadershipResearch

Research Income for Business and Management, 2017 report

Wed 29th Mar 2017

Chartered Association of Business Schools

Our annual report on research income for UK Business & Management

ResearchPolicyResearchPolicy

Response to second Research Excellence Framework Consultation

Mon 20th Mar 2017

Read our full response to the second Research Excellence Framework consultation.

Learning & TeachingApprenticeshipsPolicy

Draft strategic guidance to the Institute for Apprenticeships: Chartered ABS response

Tue 31st Jan 2017

Our response to the Governement's Draft strategic guidance for Institute for Apprenticeships consultation.

BrexitPolicyLeadership

Annual Membership Survey 2016

Mon 14th Nov 2016

Annual snapshot of the trends and challenges in UK business schools

BrexitEconomic DevelopmentPolicy

Business schools: delivering value to local and regional economies

Mon 12th Sep 2016

Chartered Association of Business Schools

How business schools contribute to local and regional growth and productivity

ApprenticeshipsPolicyLearning & Teaching

Apprenticeships Training Providers Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 5th Sep 2016

Our response to the Skills Funding Agency consultation.

Learning & TeachingPolicy

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey consultation: Chartered ABS response

Tue 9th Aug 2016

Our response to HESA's consultation on changes to the DLHE survey

Learning & TeachingFundingHEFCEPolicy

Funding to support teaching in Higher Education Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 8th Aug 2016

Chartered ABS response to the consultation on teaching funding to support widening access and successful student outcomes.

Learning & TeachingPolicyTEF

Response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation

Wed 13th Jul 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation. We recorded the support of members in…

REFPolicyResearch

Response to Lord Stern’s Review of the Research Excellence Framework

Fri 1st Apr 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to Lord Stern's review of the Research Excellence Framework. In our view the Stern Review needs to…

PolicyInternationalInternational StudentsImmigration

UK business schools and international student recruitment

Thu 10th Mar 2016

The Government’s current student visa policy is having detrimental effects on universities and the economy. This report focuses on recruitment trends of international students…

Learning & TeachingPolicy

Response to the Higher Education Green Paper

Fri 22nd Jan 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to BIS as part of the consultation process on the Government's Higher Education Green Paper -…

LeadershipPolicyStrategy

Annual Membership Survey 2015

Tue 1st Dec 2015

Chartered ABS Annual Membership Survey 2015 This report provides an annual snapshot and insights into some of the key challenges and trends in the UK business school sector.

Economic GrowthEmployabilityResearchPolicy

Modelling economic impact for national governments

Tue 1st Sep 2015

BU researchers, Professor John Fletcher and Professor Adam Blake, have developed and pioneered new approaches to estimate the economic impacts of tourism activities.

ResearchEmployabilityPolicy

Migrant workers and vulnerable employment

Fri 21st Aug 2015

Research by Dr Steve French has influenced UK employment law and changed how policy makers and practitioners think about vulnerable employment.

SMEsEntrepreneurshipResearchEconomic GrowthPolicy

Encouraging innovation: A changing framework for the financing of small-to-medium enterprises

Mon 17th Aug 2015

Research led by Professor Paul Nightingale has been involved in working with policy-makers to evaluate the most effective schemes to provide finance and other support for SMEs.

REFPolicyResearch

Ensuring credit unions are fit for purpose

Wed 12th Aug 2015

Professor John O. S. Wilson's research has sought to understand the growth, development, scale, scope, governance and performance of credit unions in different countries.

PolicySportsResearchREF

Improving the governance of sport organisations

Tue 2nd Jun 2015

Research undertaken by the Birkbeck Sport Business Centre on the broader sports sector has been used to improve governance practices across national governing bodies of sport.

ResearchPolicyREF

Working with Acas – informing advice, policy and guidance

Tue 28th Apr 2015

The research has been undertaken in an economic and political context in which issues of workplace conflict resolution and downsizing have been central to public policy concerns

PolicyResearchREF

The Impact of Business School Research: Economic and Social Benefits

Wed 18th Mar 2015

Professor Robin Mason

We showcase some of the very best examples of “impact” coming from business schools across the UK in this publication.

PolicyLeadershipStrategy

Building the Leadership Capacity of UK Business Schools: A collection of thought pieces

Tue 18th Nov 2014

This series of thought pieces observes the challenges and trends of leadership in business schools through contributions generated from our second annual ‘business school…

Government PolicyLeadershipFundingPolicyEconomic Growth

Manifesto for Growth 2014

Thu 18th Sep 2014

In September 2014, the association outlined its key pledges for the incoming government of the next general election in areas concerning STEMM, business education funding and…

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21st Century Leaders: Building Practice into the Curriculum to Boost Employability

Wed 18th Jun 2014

This joint report with the Chartered Management Institute and Quality Assurance Agency highlights the gap in the collaboration between employers and business schools. It suggests…

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Innovation Task Force Report: “The Role of UK Business Schools in Driving Innovation in the Domestic Economy”

Sat 18th May 2013

This report identifies opportunities for practical action to increase the impact of British business schools on innovation and growth in the United Kingdom economy. It provides…

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Pillars and Annual Report 2010/11

Thu 18th Feb 2010

This edition of the Pillars report focuses on sustainable economy and provides an account of the organisations’ finance for the year ending 2010