News

News and announcements from the Chartered ABS on external affairs, government policy and developments affecting the sector.

Flora Hamilton appointed as new Chief Executive of Chartered Association of Business Schools

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Flora Hamilton as our new Chief Executive, following an extensive selection process. Recruitment took place after Anne Kiem stepped…

Applications open for the CMBE Professional Standards Board

We are seeking two new academic members of the CMBE Professional Standards Board. The CMBE Professional Standards Board is comprised of independent members from professional…

Lord Young of Graffham, 1932-2022, Rest In Peace

We are deeply saddened by the news that Lord Young of Graffham has passed away

Farewell to Anne Kiem, and an update on the Chief Executive appointment

At the end of 2022 Anne Kiem OBE, Chief Executive, will be leaving the Chartered ABS to start the next chapter of her career. Anne has led the Chartered ABS for eight years and has…

Chartered ABS statement on speculation that the UK Government may reduce international student numbers

Following speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Professor Robert MacIntosh, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Law at Northumbria…

The 2022 Chartered ABS Fellows announced

We are delighted to announce five new Fellows of the Chartered Association of Business Schools. Professor David Sweeney CBE, Adam Harper, Janine Ellis, Professor Robert Blackburn…

Results from the 2022 Chartered ABS Annual Membership Survey

The 2022 edition of our membership survey covers important issues including student and staff recruitment, strategic priorities, finances and investment, and equality, diversity…

Exploring professional services models in UK business schools

The Chartered ABS has published an in-depth study into the different operating models for professional services teams in UK business schools. The report is the product of a…

Notice of the Chartered ABS Annual General Meeting – Monday 7 November 2022

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Chartered Association of Business Schools will be held on Monday 7 November at 17:20, the first day of our Annual Conference, at the Duke…

National Student Survey 2022: Results for Law

The Chartered ABS is pleased to present our analysis of the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Law. This year’s results were published by the Office for Students…

OfS consultation on potential changes to the National Student Survey – our response

The Chartered ABS has responded to the Office for Students’ consultation on potential changes to the National student Survey based on input from our Council and members of our…

The 2022 edition of the Chartered ABS report on research funding for UK business schools

The 2022 edition of the Chartered ABS’ annual report on research income for UK business schools reveals that total research income in 2020/21 increased for the fifth consecutive…

Open call to undertake an exploratory study into business schools and knowledge exchange

Background to the study The Chartered ABS will periodically fund research of direct relevance to our strategic priorities and which will benefit our member business schools. At the…

New scheme to create new generation of business-aware researchers

We are delighted to announce a new programme that will see £5 million invested in helping to develop a new generation of business-aware researchers to further university-business…

Chartered ABS appoints Tania Vanburen as new Chair of the CMBE Professional Standards Board

The Chartered ABS is delighted to announce the appointment of Tania Vanburen as the new Chair of the CMBE Professional Standards Board. Tania Vanburen is Executive Director,…

National Student Survey 2022: Results for Business & Management Studies

The Chartered ABS is pleased to present our analysis of the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS) results for Business & Management Studies. This year’s results were published…

Call for nominations for Fellowship of the Chartered ABS

The Chartered ABS would like to recognise senior academics, professional services staff, those in associated roles and leaders outside of academia who have made and continue to…

Analysis of Directors of Research roles in UK business schools

The Chartered ABS Research Committee commissioned a research project to identify the key characteristics and components of research leadership roles in UK business schools and how…

Bring a Chartered ABS event to your school

Nominate your school to host a Chartered ABS event in 2022-23 Each year the Chartered ABS hosts a range of in-person and online events. Our in-person events portfolio includes a…

Chartered ABS report on research income for Law – 2014/15 to 2019/20

The Chartered ABS has published its third annual briefing on research income in the field of Law. This analysis covers the period of 2014/15 to 2019/20 and is based on data from…