Woxsen University’s Polaris is an academic model designed to enhance student learning outcomes and employability through structured, resource-efficient reform. The traditional business school model—often built on reputation, legacy, and static curriculum design—is being quietly but decisively disrupted. Institutions that once defined management education are now challenged by younger, more agile universities that align learning with real-world…

We are pleased to announce that the School of Economics and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), China, and Rabat Business School, International University of Rabat, Morocco, have successfully obtained EQUIS accreditation for the first time. Warm congratulations to both institutions on joining the global community of EQUIS-accredited schools. Alfons Sauquet, Quality Services &…

The 2025 EFMD Executive Development Conference brought together the executive education community in Stockholm to reflect on how leaders and institutions can build resilience, translate knowledge into action, and uphold human-centred leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. Hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics, the event also honoured the Excellence in Practice Award winners and…

Imperial College London, the Creating Value Alliance and Customer Value Foundation are delighted to host the 8th Global Conference on Creating Value, 19 – 20 November 2025. At a time of rapid transformation in business ecosystems, the conference brings together business leaders, policy makers and academics to discuss strategies for creating and realising value. The…

We are pleased to announce that EFMD President Eric Cornuel has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. The award was presented on 29 September 2025 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Shanghai’s development and international cooperation. Established in 1989, the Magnolia Awards honour foreign nationals who have…

As part of the Highered team attending the 2024 EFMD Career Services Conference hosted by the University of Bath School of Management, alongside my colleague Bahargul Emin, I had the opportunity to explore conversations and network with a community of career services professionals who share a passion for student career success. What I left with…