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Alliance Manchester Business School @alliancembs.bsky.social · 16d
Season’s Greetings from AMBS! 🎄 ❄️

We send our warmest wishes for health, happiness, and success in the year ahead.

Please note: AMBS will close for the festive break at 5pm on Tuesday 23 December, and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
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Season’s Greetings from AMBS! 🎄 ❄️

We send our warmest wishes for health, happiness, and success in the year ahead.

Please note: AMBS will close for the festive break at 5pm on Tuesday 23 December, and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In an insightful piece for People Management, Professor Sheena Johnson explores why Keep Britain Working policies and practices must include strategies to support older employees - from tackling age bias to creating inclusive workplaces that leverage their expertise.

👉 https://ow.ly/EuIa50XKcQH
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December 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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How online categories shape expectations💭

In a new blog, Karl Taeuscher dives into the psychology behind online categorisation and its impact on consumer behaviour - insights that can help businesses rethink how they position offerings in a digital-first world.

Read more: https://ow.ly/ZGM150XKaJa
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December 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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National Productivity Week is back for 2026!

From 27 April – 1 May, join researchers, policymakers, and business leaders for a nationwide programme focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms, and places.

Find out more below. ⬇️
December 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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🎉 Ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named among the world’s top 1% most influential researchers!

Special shout‑out to Frank W. Geels (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & Pamela Qualter (@uomseed.bsky.social) who have made the list👏

Read the full list here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t...

#UoMResearch
Ten Manchester academics named among top one percent of global influential researchers
Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential, according to the Highly Cited Researchers rankings released by Clarivate.Highly Cited Researche...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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❓ Curious what the Chancellor’s #Budget means for productivity?

Dive into Bart van Ark’s (@bartvanark.bsky.social) initial reaction and key insights as the Director of The Productivity Institute (@productivity.bsky.social). 👇

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November 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Will today's #Budget boost productivity?
Get a head start on how the budget will impact productivity: podfollow.com/productivity...

@bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social), Louise Hellem (CBI) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).
Productivity Puzzles: Will We Get a Productive Budget?
The Chancellor’s Budget is on the horizon. Will it bring higher taxes, deeper cuts, or more borrowing? Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget? ...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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🌍 How can universities lead the fight against the climate crisis?

Join us for our next MIOIR Seminar with Prof Meric Gertler, President Emeritus of the University of Toronto.

📅 1 Dec 2025
⏰ 15:30–16:30
📍 AMBS & Online

Register here👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mioir-semi... #ClimateLeadership
MIOIR Seminar Series with Professor Meric Gertler
Meric S. Gertler discusses the case for universities to take leading roles in the fight against climate change.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Listen to The Productivity Institute's new podcast delving into some big questions around the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 🎧
productivity.bsky.social The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Nov 19
Reducing uncertainty should be a core aim of next week's Budget. @econstevem.bsky.social from @niesrorg.bsky.social is on the latest ep. of Productivity Puzzles, w/ @bartvanark.bsky.social, Louise Hellem (CBI) & @teraallas.bsky.social from @alliancembs.bsky.social: podfollow.com/productivity...
We are very much hoping that this forthcoming Budget can actually reduce the amount of uncertainty that we've seen of late.
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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We're looking forward to seeing some of you at @alliancembs.bsky.social tomorrow evening for the launch of Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century!

Don't forget, a free chapter is available until 21st November on Manchesterhive🐝

Download the free chapter: bit.ly/RBSFreeChapter
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November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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How can business schools rise to the challenge of global issues like climate change, inequality, and AI?

Our new book, edited by Professor Ken McPhail, explores bold ideas to shape the future of business education.

Download a free chapter (available until 21 November): https://ow.ly/HBjY50Xrbfi
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November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Navigating Modern Health Systems: 10 Key Themes 🏥

Dr Simon Moralee explores 10 themes shaping the future of healthcare, drawn from the new edition of Healthcare Management, an authoritative guide for leaders.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/HmEp50XqWYv
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November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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From climate change and inequality to technological disruption, the world needs new thinking. Edited by Ken McPhail, Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century sets out a bold blueprint for change.

Read a free chapter by Duncan Ivison and Ken McPhail: https://ow.ly/oRcV50XnLzV
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.
November 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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🏘️ Reimagining New Towns

Join us for the launch of the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, exploring how new towns can drive sustainable, inclusive growth and tackle England’s housing challenges.

👉 Register: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/events/reima...

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November 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Yesterday we hosted our Teddy Chester Lecture which was delivered by Professor Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner for England.

Her message was clear: true progress happens when healthcare leaders, clinicians, and policymakers work together with patients at the heart of decision-making.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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We’re proud to announce that we’ve published a new book - Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century – in celebration of our 60th anniversary. 🎉

Find out more about the book and access the free chapter: https://ow.ly/JIk450Xmm6I

#Ambs60
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November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Reimagining New Towns 🏙️

Join us on Monday 10 November, 5:00–6:30pm for an exploration of the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, a major contribution to the national conversation on housing and place-making.

Register: https://ow.ly/5EQc50XhsoP
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October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Join us on Wednesday 5 November, we’re hosting The Kaleidoscope of International Business, Democracy and Us, a thought provoking discussion where Professor Buckley will explore the evolving role of multinational enterprises in a fractured global economy. 🌏

Register: https://ow.ly/HIj050X9JhX
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October 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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From Manchester for the world 🌎

The University of Manchester has just launched its strategy to 2035.

Find out more about the university's foundations and leaps: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
manchester.ac.uk The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Oct 16
From Manchester for the world.

We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.

Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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🚀 Apply for our Strategic Productivity course with @alliancembs.bsky.social (4–7 Nov, Manchester): www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/execut...

Listen to course leader @bartvanark.bsky.social talk about the impact the course will have:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j1_M7...
Why join the Strategic Productivity Executive Education course?
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October 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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🏙️ Reimagining New Towns – join us at @alliancembs.bsky.social on 10 Nov. 5-6.30pm for expert insights on housing, planning & growth.
Speakers incl. Dame Kate Barker, Fiona Devine, Philip McCann, & other leading urban economists.
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reimaginin...
Reimagining New Towns
Delivering Growth and Place-Making for 21st Century England
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October 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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How do we ensure all voices are heard in business, policy, and society?

In our recent research magazine, Professor Nelarine Cornelius explores the power of inclusive dialogue and the role of trust, listening, and representation in shaping better outcomes.

Read the piece: https://ow.ly/qY9o50X92nl
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October 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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🌟 Meet Dr Darcy Luke, Research Associate, @productivity.bsky.social.

🗣️ "My research looks at how different UK governments have approached the regulation and promotion of AI, especially in relation to industrial strategy and efforts to reform how industries are governed."

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October 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Join us on Tuesday 4 November (17:30 – 19:00) for the Annual Teddy Chester Lecture 📅

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Henrietta Hughes OBE, England’s inaugural Patient Safety Commissioner, as this year’s distinguished speaker.

🔗 Book your place: https://ow.ly/rZC650X5tWb
Promotional graphic for the Teddy Chester Lecture featuring Professor Henrietta Hughes OBE on patient safety, scheduled for 4 November 2025, 17:30-19:00.
October 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM