The latest news and insights from the University of Edinburgh Business School.
21 September 2017
Global credit analysts warn of serious UK consumer debt problem
The extraordinary rate of growth of UK consumer debit has become a ‘serious problem’ according to a group of the world’s leading credit experts.
Continue readingLatest Excellence in Teaching Award winners announced
Six more staff scoop prizes in the second phase of the School’s teaching awards for 2017.
Insight | Social enterprise key to peace-building in Rwanda
Social enterprises have a crucial role to play in rebuilding countries after conflict, argues Rwandan entrepreneur.
Insight | Integrated thinking key to connect performance with purpose
The pressure on organisations to be both competitive and sustainable has never been greater. But Professor Paolo Quattrone says this often leads to a mishmash of half-measures.
New non-executive director programme to plug boardroom leadership gap
The Business School has launched a new programme to accelerate executives’ development and propel them into the boardroom.
Insight | Where are the UK’s decacorns?
The UK has one of the most dynamic digital scenes in the word, but has yet to produce a software giant. Professor Neil Pollock examines why.
Students reach futuristic rail travel competition finals
Edinburgh students heave reached the final stages of two global competitions, to develop an ultra-fast transportation system.
Insight | Does it pay to plan?
Should a startup write a formal business plan or not? Professor Francis Greene weighs in on the debate.
Excellence in Teaching Award winners named
Nine lecturers named School award winners for 2017, in recognition of their commitment to excellent teaching and learning.
Insight | It’s time we made corporate governance proportionate
With all eyes on Brexit negotiations, Honorary Professor Guy Jubb reflects on another other challenge facing the UK’s boardrooms – reforming corporate governance.
