Indigenous communities maintain a symbiotic relationship with their natural environment, which is reflected in their cultural practices and their arts/crafts. Consequently, alterations in the landscape have a direct and profound impact on these communities. The escalating demand for natural resources driven by developmental imperatives has rendered Indigenous communities increasingly vulnerable. It has resulted in habitat…

Prof. Metka Tekavčič, former Dean of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana is a distinguished academic leader with extensive expertise in cost and performance management, sustainability, and forensic accounting. As a passionate advocate for collaboration and knowledge exchange, she continues to shape business education across the CEE region through her teaching,…

We are pleased to announce that the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB) at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon and Cyprus, has successfully completed the Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been granted the BSIS label. The assessment team determined that OSB earned the Business School Impact System (BSIS)…

Explore Professor Wilfried Niessen’s reflections on his distinguished 35-year career at HEC Liège and his global leadership experience, highlighting the valuable lessons learned through BSIS. A professor of accounting, finance, and business simulations, Niessen has been a member of the HEC Liège management board since 2011 and has served as Dean and Director General since…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and business education is no exception. The 2024 BSIS Symposium, hosted by the EFMD Global Business School Impact System (BSIS) team, explored how AI can drive positive change in business schools whilst addressing critical challenges and opportunities. Held virtually over three days from 15 to 17…

Enn Listra, Professor Emeritus and researcher, former Dean of TalTech School of Business and Governance, has agreed to share his experience as a Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment expert, speaking about his career, the BSIS tool as a means to legitimise the business schools and the territorial context of eastern European countries. With decades…