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The Chartered Association of Business Schools provides news, comment and professional development activities for research directors and research staff across business schools. You can filter the content below by topic by using the filter tool above. You can also explore by other areas of interest such as leadership, learning & teaching, professional services or executive education.
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Call for nominations for the Chartered ABS Research Committee

Wed 16th May 2018

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Research Committee. The role of the Research Committee is to provide guidance and assist the…

LeadershipPolicyResearch

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

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Academic Journal Guide 2018 available now

Wed 14th Mar 2018

The guide to business and management journals is available now.

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Academic Journal Guide 2018, coming soon

Thu 8th Mar 2018

Published every three years, this edition of the AJG will see a number of new journals enter the list.

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Chartered ABS response to the Knowledge Exchange Framework

Fri 9th Feb 2018

Our response to the Knowledge Exchange Framework

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Applications for research funding from the Richard Benjamin Trust are open

Wed 10th Jan 2018

Applications are invited from potential students for a funding award contributing towards a collaborative PhD or D.Prof (full-time or part-time study; by thesis or by publications)…

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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…

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International business expert receives Honorary OBE

Thu 4th Jan 2018

International business expert and Henley Business School academic, Professor Rajneesh Narula, has been appointed an Honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British…

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Reflections on ‘the incredible machine – what next for TEF’, a WonkHE conference

Fri 21st Jul 2017

Martin Pearson, Research Manager at Chartered ABS reports on the recent Wonkhe conference on the TEF, focusing on the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data presented by WonkHE…

Business EngagementInternationalResearch

Interdisciplinary funding breakthrough for the York Management School: IKnowFood

Mon 19th Jun 2017

Bob Doherty explains how the IKnowFood project takes an interdisciplinary multi-stakeholder approach to develop a unifying understanding of ‘food system resilience’ through the…

ResearchREF

Are you prepared for REF2021?

Tue 6th Jun 2017

Participate in this study of Business School engagement with impact via the survey for Associate Deans and Directors of Research.

ResearchLearning & Teaching

Call for papers: International student sojourner

Wed 10th May 2017

Editors of the International Journal of Management Education (IJME) Special Issue, which explores the reasons influencing a student’s decision to engage in university level study…

PolicyLeadershipResearch

Research income for business schools – report published

Wed 29th Mar 2017

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

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CIPD: Research tender invitations for three complementary studies

Wed 1st Feb 2017

The CIPD is currently commissioning three separate but complementary research studies. Deadline: 20 February

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Education and Training Foundation: Invitation to Tender for Training Programme

Wed 18th Jan 2017

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of training and development for senior finance managers, with a national reputation for excellence.

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Invitation to Tender: Education and Training Foundation Leadership Programme

Wed 18th Jan 2017

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training, with a national reputation for excellence, to co-design, develop and deliver…

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Invitation to tender: Transformational change in higher education

Fri 13th Jan 2017

The Leadership Foundation has opened invitations to tender for a new project, 'Transformational change in higher education' comprising a series of case studies generated through…

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How business school graduates fare after graduation

Wed 11th Jan 2017

Our report, based on DfE and HESA data, on how Business and Administrative studies students fare after graduation draws promising conclusions in regards to their employment…

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Help define Scopus’ new basket of metrics

Tue 6th Dec 2016

The basket of metrics that researchers and their evaluators expect to use is becoming larger and more varied. Can you help Scopus by defining new metrics through this survey?

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Invitation to Tender: Education and Training Foundation

Wed 30th Nov 2016

The Education and Training Foundation are seeking an established provider of senior executive training to define the requirement for a developmental programme for “top leaders”…

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Autumn Statement: some positives for business schools

Wed 23rd Nov 2016

Chartered ABS response to the Autumn Statement

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Call for Papers: Journal of Management Education Special Issue

Mon 21st Nov 2016

The guest editors of the Journal of Management Education Special Issue - Management Education in Turbulent Times - are seeking submissions across all of the Journal of Management…

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More than a product: Executive Education as a catalyst

Tue 8th Nov 2016

Sarah Lethbridge takes a closer look at the contribution that executive education brings in supporting the three key functions of business schools: Research, Teaching and…

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Invitation to tender for research from CIPD

Wed 2nd Nov 2016

CIPD is exploring the perspective of institutional investors on human capital to provide the HR profession a voice on the topic of measuring and reporting human capital for…

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Call for papers: PRME 10th Anniversary Special Issue International Journal of Management Education

Mon 3rd Oct 2016

A great opportunity for academics specialising in different areas of responsible management to contribute.

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Reflections on Lord Stern’s review of the REF

Thu 1st Sep 2016

Adam Golberg, Research Manager, provides his key insights into Lord Stern's review of the REF.

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CIPD – Invitation to tender for research

Wed 31st Aug 2016

While recognising the impact of technology specifically on productivity, the CIPD is seeking to gain a better understanding of how technology is contributing to the evolution of…

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New interactive format for Academic Journal Guide 2015

Wed 8th Jun 2016

The Academic Journal Guide 2015 has been re-issued in an online interactive format. The new format provides users with the ability to sort fields and offers a much improved search…

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Publishers invited to submit journals for the next Academic Journal Guide

Fri 15th Apr 2016

We are inviting editors of Journals and Scholarly Associations to apply to have their journals considered for inclusion in the Academic Journal Guide 2018. This application…

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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. You can download our response here. In…

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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’.

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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

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Call for thought pieces: How business schools can help to solve the UK productivity puzzle

Tue 4th Aug 2015

The Chartered ABS is looking to contribute more to the productivity debate with thought pieces from academics within our member business schools.

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Feeling the pressure: The neuroscience of learning to lead

Wed 3rd Jun 2015

Academics from Ashridge Business School present findings which reveal that experiential learning, mimic the stress of leadership and better prepare managers for similar situations…

CultureOrganisational ChangeLeadershipResearch

Culture bites! And bites hard: The key importance of embracing culture in organisational change

Fri 22nd May 2015

Cultural Change writers Professor James McCalman and Dr David Potter discuss the importance of organizational culture in enhancing competitive advantage, its impact on managers and…

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Showcase your research in the Management Articles of the Year Awards

Sun 3rd May 2015

Make a submission to CMI’s Management Articles of the Year competition.

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‘The Impact of Business School Research’ published today by the ABS to support call to rebalance research funding

Wed 18th Mar 2015

We are delighted to publish ‘The Impact of Business School Research: Economic and Social Benefits’, which includes eleven case studies highlighting the far-reaching impact of…

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Fellowships for Professors Mark Hart and Richard Thorpe

Wed 18th Mar 2015

Professors Mark Hart and Richard Thorpe are the first recipients of our Research Fellowship.

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Publication of ABS Academic Journal Guide 2015

Tue 10th Feb 2015

The Association of Business Schools' Academic Journal Guide 2015 will be published on 25th February 2015 at www.bizschooljournals.com. The Guide will be published online and free…

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REF 2014: Analysis of UK Business Schools’ performance

Thu 18th Dec 2014

We provide some insight and analysis following the results of REF 2014.

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2014 survey on leadership amongst deans: Key results

Thu 13th Nov 2014

Dr Giovanna Bono details the results on our leadership survey to deans.

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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…

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Development Programme for Directors of Research (DPDoR) 2018-2019

Fri 26th Jun 2015

Designed for those holding a Director of Research post, or those aspiring and working towards the position.

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Chartered ABS Annual Conference

5 Nov 18 - 6 Nov 18

Event venue: QEII Centre, London

The major annual gathering of business school deans and senior management teams

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Annual Research Conference 2019

20 Mar 19 - 20 Mar 19

Event venue: University of Edinburgh Business School

The Annual Research Conference brings together business schools, interdisciplinary collaborators, research funders and policymakers

Publications

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Widening Access to HE in Scotland

Wed 12th Sep 2018

A team of Scottish researchers shed light on barriers to higher education with a rigorous evidence-based approach.

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Addressing organisational challenges to improve malaria health care in southern Africa

Wed 12th Sep 2018

Teaching a sustainable, regional approach to management empowers local health groups.

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Cutting Carbon Footprints in the Service Sector

Wed 12th Sep 2018

Training influenced by research from Southampton Business School now saves a typical hair salon £5,300 a year.

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Improving decision making in organisations

Thu 16th Aug 2018

Strathclyde Business School develops a high-tech solution for effective group decision making.

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Delivering ‘public value’ through collaboration with policymakers & public service leaders

Wed 11th Jul 2018

Cardiff's demand led approach to research enables policymakers to access and apply research evidence that improves policy making and delivery.

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Revealing the factors which drive innovation, growth and productivity in small and medium-sized enterprises

Wed 11th Jul 2018

Producing intelligence on SME growth and performance for UK and international policymakers and practitioners.

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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

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Academic Journal Guide

Wed 14th Mar 2018

The Guide outlines the range, subject matter and relative quality of journals in which business and management academics publish their research.

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The Impact of Executive Education report

Wed 6th Dec 2017

We are pleased to publish our report on ‘The Impact of Executive Education: A Review of Current Practice & Trends’. The report explores how the outcomes of UK business…

ResearchPolicy

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…

LeadershipResearch

Pathways to Success: Strategic groups of UK business schools

Thu 5th Oct 2017

Our analysis of business schools across the UK.

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Response to Skills Commission Apprenticeships & Social Mobility Inquiry

Mon 4th Sep 2017

On the 23rd of August, Chartered ABS carried out a survey measuring how reforms to the apprenticeship system are affecting social mobility amongst disadvantaged young people. This…

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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

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Response to second Research Excellence Framework Consultation

Mon 20th Mar 2017

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

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How business school graduates fare after graduation

Wed 11th Jan 2017

Our report, based on DfE and HESA data, on how Business and Administrative studies students fare after graduation draws promising conclusions in regards to their employment…

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Business, Improvement and Growth (BIG): Applying research to support SMEs

Tue 20th Dec 2016

Learn more about the Business, Improvement and Growth (BIG) programme, designed to identify the drivers of growth and performance for SMEs in their local context and to help…

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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…

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Research Income for Business and Management: 2010-2014

Tue 15th Mar 2016

This report provides analysis of research income in the field of Business and Management for the years 2010/11 to 2013/14. The report tracks funding from a variety of sources and…

Economic GrowthREFResearch

Regional economic impacts: input-output models and spatial econometrics

Wed 4th Nov 2015

This impact case study is based on research concerning the estimation of regional economic impacts through input-output models (IO models) and spatial econometrics.

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Developing and implementing ‘extended Business Reporting Language’ standards for online corporate reporting

Wed 4th Nov 2015

Research by Birmingham Business School academics has contributed to the successful use of XBRL as the standard for mandatory on-line filing of company statutory accounts and tax…

EnvironmentResearch

Improving carbon accounting to drive better corporate carbon performance

Tue 6th Oct 2015

Research from Francisco Ascui and Craig MacKenzie, Centre for Business and Climate Change Centre at Edinburgh Business School has improved the international practice of carbon…

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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.

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Digital destinations and marketing technology for SMEs

Tue 1st Sep 2015

Research conducted by Dr. Philip Alford at Bournemouth University is transforming small owner-managed enterprises into more entrepreneurial and innovative businesses, enabled by…

PolicyResearchEmployability

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.

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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.

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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.

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Employer Sponsored Volunteering

Tue 30th Jun 2015

Dr Joanne Cook at the University of Hull and Dr Jon Burchell from the University of Sheffield led a research project on Employee Sponsored Volunteering (ESV).

EthicsResearchQuality AssuranceProfessional Services

Ethics Guide 2015: Advice and Guidance

Mon 29th Jun 2015

This Guide offers a practical framework to help individuals in business schools make informed and transparent decisions and communicate ethical choices to others.

Government PolicyResearchHealthREF

Addressing inequalities in health: Shaping the allocation of resources in the National Health Service

Wed 3rd Jun 2015

Research conducted by Professor John Wildman at Newcastle University Business School highlighted the issues with data and calculations used to understand the relationship between…

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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.

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Academic Journal Guide

Tue 5th May 2015

The Guide outlines the range, subject matter and relative quality of journals in which business and management academics publish their research.

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Improving Mental Capital and Wellbeing: A Foresight Programme

Mon 4th May 2015

Professor Cooper was appointed lead scientist on the Mental Capital and Wellbeing Foresight project, commissioned by the UK Government Office for Science to inform its vision and…

REFResearch

Towards Fairer Compensation

Mon 4th May 2015

Academics from Cass Business School have created a better model for calculating compensation which has resulted in fairer compensation for people making claims in the civil or…

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Improving Labour Relations in Global Ports

Mon 4th May 2015

The research of Cardiff Business School’s Professor Peter Turnbull has been central to port employers, trade unions and governments meeting challenges and has helped to establish…

REFResearch

Sports Integrity

Tue 28th Apr 2015

Dr David Forrest, Dr Ian McHale and Dr Rob Simmons

Two academics from Salford Business School provide solid contributions in sports business through their research on sports integrity.

HealthREFResearch

Cost-effectiveness of a gender-neutral vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

Tue 28th Apr 2015

Kingston University Business School's Professor Giampiero Favato joined and contributed to a multidisciplinary research programme (BEST), aimed to demonstrate the…

IndustryResearchREF

Sustainable environmental management in smaller ports

Tue 28th Apr 2015

This impact case study profiles research to build the capacity of smaller ports to perform economically and grow more sustainably through interfacing the knowledge and skills of…

ResearchEnvironmentREF

Achieving economic and environmental improvements in organisations through low carbon supply chain resource modelling

Tue 28th Apr 2015

This research by Sheffield University Management School into supply chain resource modelling has had economic and environmental impact, helping businesses adapt operations to…

PolicyResearchREF

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

GenderEconomic GrowthDiversityREFResearch

The Role of Women Entrepreneurs in UK Economic Development

Tue 28th Apr 2015

Professor Sara Carter and Professor Eleanor Shaw

This research demonstrates that women entrepreneurs make important contributions to economic development, but are disadvantaged by initial under-capitalisation.

REFResearch

Performance Partnering on the Astute Submarine Programme

Tue 28th Apr 2015

This research focused on the defense industry investigated how the power structures underpinning particular buyer-supplier relationships affected the supplier’s willingness to…

DiversityREFGenderResearch

Increasing gender diversity in the boardroom by influencing national policy

Tue 28th Apr 2015

Professor Susan Vinnicombe

Our research highlights the business case for women on boards, as well as seeking a better understanding of the reasons for lack of progress.

ResearchIndustryREF

New Sustainable Business Model for Low-Volume Car Manufacturing

Tue 28th Apr 2015

Mass car production is the world’s largest manufacturing sector, yet its historical development is poorly understood.

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Evolution of business knowledge helps SME’s

Fri 17th Apr 2015

This case study focuses on research led by Professor Richard Thorpe and Ossie Jones on management learning and leadership in small and medium‐sized enterprises.

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.

ResearchAcademic Journal Guide

Academic Journal Quality Guide 2007

Sun 7th Jan 2007

Details for the Academic Journal Quality Guide 2007