The latest news and insights from the University of Edinburgh Business School.
17 July 2017
Insight | Does it pay to plan?
Should a startup write a formal business plan or not? Professor Francis Greene weighs in on the debate.
Continue readingExcellence 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.
Insight | Three change management mistakes to stop making. Now.
Professor John Amis shares his take on the common pitfalls to avoid when leading change.
Insight | What is organisational design, and why does it matter?
Organisational Change and Development Consultant, Peter Ainley-Walker, argues failure to think deeply about how organisations are put together is a huge missed opportunity.
Business School success at Inspire Launch Grow Awards
Two School alumni shared the top prize in the Enterprise category, while a PhD-led social enterprise was named Social and Environmental award winner.
Students win ‘most innovative’ prize for charity colouring book
A team of Business School students who raised more than £5,000, with an adult colouring book of iconic Edinburgh locations, have been named ‘most innovative’ by charity, Children 1st.
Insight | Why Alan Turing’s family charity is putting computers in African schools
James Turing, Edinburgh PhD and great nephew of celebrated mathematician, Alan Turing, reflects on his work to bring computers to communities in sub-saharan Africa.
Eminent Chinese Economist appointed Honorary Professor
Renowned Chinese Economist, Professor LI Yining, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by University of Edinburgh Business School.
Startups confident despite political uncertainty
The first ‘Scottish Startup Survey’ points to a positive outlook, but finance is still the greatest concern for entrepreneurs.
