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

ABS Academic Journal Guide launched

Thu 26th Feb 2015

We’re pleased to announce that the Academic Journal Guide 2015 has been published to provide a guide to the quality and range of over 1,400 international business and management…

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Message on the release of the Academic Journal Guide

Wed 25th Feb 2015

Update on release of Academic Journal Guide.

Monthly update and future plans from our CEO Anne Kiem

Wed 11th Feb 2015

It has been a busy start to the year and I have been out visiting as many people as possible to ensure we are keeping as up to date with our members and other organisations that…

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Progress Report on the ABS Diversity Impact Working Group

Wed 11th Feb 2015

In January 2015, the ABS held its inaugural Diversity Impact Working Group event, with the first event focusing on ‘Putting Gender on the Agenda’. The event was well attended…

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First Keynote Speaker Announced for ABS Annual Conference 2015

Tue 10th Feb 2015

We are delighted to announce that the Association of Business Schools’ Annual Conference will take place on 9-10 November 2015, in Manchester. We have secured our first keynote…

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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…

Exclusive offer to ABS members on pricing for Canvas by Instructure

Tue 13th Jan 2015

The Association of Business Schools is pleased to welcome Instructure, the provider of Canvas Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), as its newest Corporate Member. As part their…

Opportunities to contribute to Daily Telegraph for ABS members

Tue 13th Jan 2015

The Association of Business Schools has secured its members a 30% discount to contribute to a Daily Telegraph and CityAM supplement series in 2015. The supplements will provide…

UK business schools call to address research funding imbalance following successful REF results

Thu 18th Dec 2014

After a strong performance by the UK’s business schools in the Research Excellence Framework, the Association of Business Schools has called on Government and funding councils to…

Call for applications for Association of Business Schools Fellowships

Mon 8th Dec 2014

The Association of Business Schools is, for the first time, calling for proposals to carry out research or other report work that contributes to the work of the ABS. There are two…

ABS reaction to Autumn Statement loans announcement

Wed 3rd Dec 2014

Association of Business Schools welcome postgraduate loans announcement LONDON, December, 3, 2014 / -- The Association of Business Schools, the representative body for UK business…

Reach students and graduates of Middle East origin – Member Offer

Thu 13th Nov 2014

The Middle East Student & Graduate Network is an information resource set up with support from bodies and ministries of higher education in the Middle East, designed to help…

ABS hosts biggest ever Annual Conference: our review plus links to videos

Thu 13th Nov 2014

ABS hosts biggest ever Annual Conference: our review plus links to videos Our annual conference welcomed 180 delegates over a two day period and offered attendees the opportunity…

Senior Management appointments and updates

Thu 13th Nov 2014

Senior Management appointments and updates Professor Jane Harrington has been named as University of the of West England’s new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Professor Harrington has…

Leadership Capacity in UK Business Schools

Sat 8th Nov 2014

Introduction One of the frequently stated missions of business schools is to produce future leaders who make a difference in the world. Curiously, there are few studies of business…

Growth Voucher initiative launched nationwide by Small Business Charter business schools

Wed 15th Oct 2014

The Small Business Charter has today launched the Government-backed Growth Voucher programme which will be delivered nationwide by a consortium of business schools to provide…

ABS update on new deans and senior management appointments for 2014

Wed 15th Oct 2014

A number of new appointments have been made in business school leadership positions during the latter months of 2014. Professor Ruth Ashford has been appointed as the Executive…

The Association of Business Schools participates at party conferences

Wed 15th Oct 2014

The Association of Business Schools, alongside the Small Business Charter, hosted a series of fringe events during party conference season which debated a series of proposals to…

The ABS Executive Development Committee is looking for new members

Mon 13th Oct 2014

What are we looking for? As a Committee member you will be in a Senior Management role within your business school. Members should include those individuals in business schools who…

The ABS International Committee is looking for new members

Wed 8th Oct 2014

What are we looking for? As a Committee member you will be in a Senior Management role within your business school. Members should include those individuals in business schools who…