If test-takers start with the maximum score and lose points for mistakes, they perform 8 percentage points better than when they traditionally start from zero and earn points for correct answers. A simple change in feedback can produce a sizable boost in university performance, finds new research from Corvinus University of Budapest. The psychological discomfort…

There is a lot to consider when deciding where to study. There are rankings, the programmes available, funding, networking opportunities, extracurricular activities, and of course, the location. The location is arguably one of the most important aspects to consider, as the business school you go to means living in that town or city for the…

Four Manchester Metropolitan University Business School students have been named Grand Winners at GRAILS 2026, an annual competition inviting student teams to become pioneers in defining and advancing the ethical use of AI, held this year at IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding in Denmark. Verona Charles, Lucy Stubbs, Dorcas Durodola and Martin Capone beat eight international teams…

When you’re studying a degree that spans years, you find yourself with a summer break – but should this break be spent entirely on the beach? Or hunting down work experience opportunities? Or doing something else completely? We asked five business school deans to share their best advice for the summer break. With so much wisdom…

For most students, attending university requires the right combination of personal ambition and ability to access it. For Trinity College Dublin student Piotr Filipek, the Trinity College Foundation Scholarship represented academic recognition as well as the pathway that made higher education possible. “The only way that I could afford college,” Piotr said of the scholarship,…

In Finland, academia often coexists naturally with wellbeing, equality and sustainability. Finland’s business schools capture this essence and offer an insight into the country’s economy. For those particularly interested in careers in developed economies, opportunities in green tech investments, mobile gaming, services, manufacturing and more, it’s an attractive place to study, especially considering the natural…