We are delighted to announce that POLIMI School of Management, Italy, has successfully completed the Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been granted the BSIS label.  Addressing the school for this achievement, BSIS Director François Bonvalet remarked: “We congratulate Polimi School of Management for obtaining the BSIS label and welcome this institution…

We are delighted to announce that the University of Pécs, Faculty of Business and Economics (UPFBE), Hungary, has successfully completed the Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been granted the BSIS label.  Addressing the school for this achievement, BSIS Director François Bonvalet remarked: “Congratulations to the University of Pecs, Faculty of Economics…

EQUAL4EUROPE developed good practices to promote gender equality in research and higher education institutions. The new manual summarises the main findings of the project after four years of work. The handbook by EQUAL4EUROPE offers a detailed report of the various stages of elaboration and implementation of an equality plan in research and higher education institutions, from the initial identification…

Niall Cronin, Professor Jennie Shorley, Professor Liz Warren and Professor Hannah Holmes from the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Business School (MMUBS) reflect on the achievements in 2023. One of the highlights has certainly been evaluating and celebrating their impact through the Business School Impact System (BSIS), which is a testament to the pride they have for…

The annual EFMD Conference for Deans and Directors General wrapped up after two and half days of thought-provoking discussions and networking in the charming and picturesque city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. As this year’s conference chair, it was an honour to steer this unique forum that brought together nearly 500 leaders in higher education from across…

José Esteves was appointed the new dean of Portugal’s Porto Business School at the start of 2023. A year on, we explore the motivations of this business school leader and dive into his background, as well as the challenges he’s faced so far. Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and your…