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Chartered ABS statement on the Budget

Our response to the Autumn Budget, including details on the International Student Levy in the Budget.

28th November 2025
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Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2025

Chartered ABS Annual Conference 2025

The yearly gathering of Deans and leaders of UK business schools

Each year, more than 300 deans and senior leaders from UK business schools gather in London for the Chartered ABS Annual Conference. It is the sector’s most significant forum for connecting with policymakers, sector influencers, and business leaders to address the strategic issues shaping the future of business and management education.

Taking place against a challenging economic and geopolitical backdrop this year's conference explores how business schools can achieve purposeful growth, build resilience, and maximise their economic and societal impact.

Join senior colleagues from across the sector at this year's conference to enhance your peer-networks, and gain actionable insights to strengthen leadership, teaching, research, and external engagement.

Bring colleagues and save 20% on each additional ticket

Registrations for the dinner are now closed. If you would like to be put on the waiting list for dinner, please email Rebecca Adams to enquire.

Speakers include

Professor Amanda Broderick

Vice-Chancellor and President, University of East London

Professor Katie Normington

Vice-Chancellor, De Montfort University

Professor Evelyn Welch

Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Bristol

Professor Léon Laulusa

Executive President and Dean, ESCP Business School

Professor Hannah Holmes CMBE

Deputy Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University

Sergei Guriev

Dean and Professor of Economics, London Business School

Anthony Impey

Chief Executive, Be the Business

Byron Dixon OBE

Chair, Small Business Charter

Mats Granryd

Former Director General, GSMA; Leader, the B Team

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