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Chartered ABS CEO receives British Academy of Management Companionship

Flora Hamilton, CEO of the Chartered Association of Business Schools has been awarded a companionship of the British Academy of Management in recognition for her contribution to the business and management studies community.

3rd September 2025
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REF 2029 Symposium

REF 2029 Symposium

Group Booking Discounts available

The REF 2029 symposium is the annual gathering of senior research experts working in, and for, UK business schools to discuss the latest on REF 2029.

The Research Excellence Framework (REF) continues to grow and evolve, responding to the consultations post-REF 2021. This year's symposium will bring together experts in research, and REF specifically, to reveal best practices in preparing business schools for REF 2029.

We'll address the latest concerns and challenges researchers are coming across in preparations for REF 2029.

Speakers include:

Professor Gaëlle Vallée-Tourangeau

Director of Research and Enterprise, Kingston Business School

Professor Bob Doherty

Founding Dean, University of York School for Business and Society

Dr Jing Li

Associate Dean Research & Impact, University of Bradford

Professor Steve Johnson

Professor of Business and Innovation, Leeds Trinity University Business School

Professor Paresh Wankhade

Director of Research, Edge Hill University Business School

Professor Olga Epitropaki

Deputy Executive Dean Research, Durham University Business School

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