News

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

Leadership

Surrey Business School appoints new Dean

Fri 4th Nov 2016

An organisation theorist by background, Ansgar Richter steps in as Dean of Surrey Business School.

Research

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…

ApprenticeshipsPolicy

Skills Funding Agency announce webinars on apprenticeship funding

Fri 28th Oct 2016

Following the SFA's announcement about RoATP and the ITT, HEFCE have commissioned UVAC to deliver a range of support for the HE sector.

BrexitEconomic GrowthPolicy

Ulster hosts Northern Ireland launch of Chartered ABS report

Fri 21st Oct 2016

Ulster University Business School hosts the launch of the report in which it is featured as an exemplar of added value provided to the local economy with an annual economic impact…

Business EngagementExports

Global Business Network Live 2016

Tue 18th Oct 2016

We have secured 20 complimentary tickets to this event which is designed to provide businesses with the knowledge, expertise, advice and contacts to succeed overseas.

ifs University College becomes The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Wed 12th Oct 2016

Following approval from the Privy Council, ifs University College has officially changed its name to The London Institute of Banking & Finance.

Sustainability

RAU tops the league for carbon reductions for second year running

Wed 12th Oct 2016

The RAU has been placed first out of all English universities for its decrease of carbon emissions.

Research

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.

Student Experience

New Alumni Fellows Welcomed to Nottingham Business School

Fri 30th Sep 2016

Former Nottingham Business School (NBS) students from the local, national and international business community have pledged their support for the next generation of young…

BrexitEconomic GrowthPolicy

New report on how business schools deliver value to local and regional economies

Fri 9th Sep 2016

Chartered ABS report highlighting the far reaching contributions business schools make to local and regional economies.

ApprenticeshipsPolicy

Apprenticeships Training Providers Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 5th Sep 2016

Read our response to the SFA's proposal to replace the Register of Training Organisations (RoTO) with a Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP).

Learning & TeachingStudent Experience

National Student Survey 2016: Results for business and administrative studies

Wed 31st Aug 2016

The NSS results for 2016 showed that courses in business and administrative studies are highly regarded by the student body. We have provided a table of the results for business…

Research

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…

CIPD accredits MSc Human Resource Management at Essex Business School

Wed 31st Aug 2016

Essex Business School's MSc Human Resource Management course gains accreditation from CIPD - the professional body for HR and people development.

The Open University AND KPMG launch joint apprenticeship service

Fri 26th Aug 2016

KPMG and The Open University (OU) are joining forces to launch an apprenticeship service that enables employers to identify and fulfil their future training needs, following the…

Nottingham Business School joins world top 5% with global accreditation

Thu 25th Aug 2016

NBS receives accreditation for the quality of its business and management courses from AACSB

Policy

Apprenticeship Levy is announced

Fri 12th Aug 2016

The Government has published details of the Apprenticeship levy and initial funding proposals.

Policy

Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey consultation: Chartered ABS response

Tue 9th Aug 2016

Chartered ABS response to the consultation on the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

PolicyHEFCEFunding

Funding to support teaching in Higher Education Consultation: Chartered ABS response

Mon 8th Aug 2016

Chartered ABS response to the consultation on teaching funding to support widening access and successful student outcomes.

Learning & TeachingPolicyTEF

Response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation

Wed 13th Jul 2016

Following a consultation with our members, we have submitted a formal response to the Teaching Excellence Framework Technical Consultation. You can download our response here. We…