News

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

Calling for nominations for the Council of the Chartered Association of Business Schools

We would like to invite nominations from Chartered Association of Business Schools voting representatives who are interested in serving as members of the Council, and therefore…

Call-out for colleagues involved in Knowledge Exchange

PARTICIPANTS WANTED Would you be interested in discussing Knowledge Exchange in UK Business Schools? Northumbria University and Manchester Metropolitan University are looking to…

We are finalists at the Association Excellence Awards 2023!

The Chartered ABS is proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists for the Association Excellence Awards 2023 in the following categories: Best Association Team UK…

Decline in real-terms funding for UK business school research despite record year for research income

Key research report highlights sixth year-on-year increase for funding, but economic headwinds undermine real-term financial value. Three-quarters of funding from UK sources as…

New REF Impact Dashboard

We are delighted to publish our REF Impact Dashboard – an interactive data visualisation of the REF 2021 case studies submitted by UK business schools. The aim of our REF Impact…

Call for nominations: Chartered ABS Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience Committee

The Chartered Association of Business Schools is calling for new members for our Learning, Teaching, and Student Experience (LTSE) Committee. The role of the LTSE Committee is to…

Chartered ABS response to new government restrictions on student visas

The government have announced restrictions on international students bringing dependent family members to the UK whilst they study. The ban will be applied in January 2024 on all…

Business student numbers increase by 12% as enrollments outstrip all other subjects

Figures driven by 33% increase in enrolments by non-EU international students. Number of Indian students overtakes Chinese in reversal of long-term trend. Chartered ABS calls for…

Chartered ABS awards grant for research into business schools and knowledge exchange

The Chartered ABS is delighted to announce the award of a research grant for an exploratory study into business schools and knowledge exchange. Following a competitive tendering…

DEI for Business and Management – Call for book contributors

Call for contributors to new book: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Business and Management Editors: Professor Sally Everett and Ian Hill Publishers: SAGE…

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…