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💫As 2025 draws to a close, we revisit some of the year’s most impactful Global Focus features. In "Friend or Foe–AI & the Future of Business Schools," Roe Communications co-founder Toby Roe speaks with 3 #businessschool #AI experts to examine how the new technology is reshaping the entire industry.
Friend or Foe – AI and the Future of Business Schools?
Toby Roe explores the impact of artificial intelligence beyond student learning, from research to operations, with insights from experts.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💫As 2025 draws to a close, we revisit some of the year’s most impactful Global Focus features. In "Friend or Foe–AI & the Future of Business Schools," Roe Communications co-founder Toby Roe speaks with 3 #businessschool #AI experts to examine how the new technology is reshaping the entire industry.
👩🏽🎓👨🎓 MBA graduates often reflect on missed opportunities and misplaced priorities during their studies. Ultimately, graduates advise future #MBAs to prioritise meaningful connections, personal well-being, and experiential learning to fully benefit from the programme. See more in Poets&Quants.
20 Biggest Regrets Of MBA Graduates
MBAs from top-ranked schools reflect on what really mattered and why in their two years in business school.
poetsandquants.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
👩🏽🎓👨🎓 MBA graduates often reflect on missed opportunities and misplaced priorities during their studies. Ultimately, graduates advise future #MBAs to prioritise meaningful connections, personal well-being, and experiential learning to fully benefit from the programme. See more in Poets&Quants.
જ⁀➴ Business education must respond to a world shaped by tech disruption, ethical challenges, and uncertainty. As reported in THE, by revising assumptions, case studies, and reflective mindsets, business schools can cultivate leaders equipped to navigate complexity with insight, empathy, and vision.
Six thinkers and five tips to reimagine business education
Reach beyond traditional business models and take inspiration from sociology, philosophy and educational theory for a well-rounded, resilient approach to business education
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
જ⁀➴ Business education must respond to a world shaped by tech disruption, ethical challenges, and uncertainty. As reported in THE, by revising assumptions, case studies, and reflective mindsets, business schools can cultivate leaders equipped to navigate complexity with insight, empathy, and vision.
⚛️ As reported in the Financial Times, the Social Science & Business Research Network (SSRN) highlights emerging trends in business research downloads, revealing that artificial intelligence dominates interest among academics, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Getting the measure of business research downloads — and the rise of AI
Artificial intelligence dominates the top 10 most downloaded business education papers
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⚛️ As reported in the Financial Times, the Social Science & Business Research Network (SSRN) highlights emerging trends in business research downloads, revealing that artificial intelligence dominates interest among academics, policymakers, and industry leaders.
★彡The 2025 Thinkers50 list highlights the growing influence of female scholars in management education, with 29 women among 56 honourees and 7 in the Top 10. Selection emphasises viability and visibility, measuring academic rigour, public impact, & real-world influence. Learn more in Poets&Quants.
The Most Influential Business School Professors Of 2025
Female business school professors dominate the top of the 2025 Thinkers50 list of the top minds in business education.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
★彡The 2025 Thinkers50 list highlights the growing influence of female scholars in management education, with 29 women among 56 honourees and 7 in the Top 10. Selection emphasises viability and visibility, measuring academic rigour, public impact, & real-world influence. Learn more in Poets&Quants.
💫 2025 in focus: As the year draws to a close, we revisit some of 2025’s most impactful Global Focus features, each offering a view on how business schools are responding to global disruptions while reaffirming their commitment to the common good. We invite you to revisit "The Good Business School."
The Good Business School
Discover how the good business school is redefining business education—challenging elitism and driving real change for a fairer economy.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💫 2025 in focus: As the year draws to a close, we revisit some of 2025’s most impactful Global Focus features, each offering a view on how business schools are responding to global disruptions while reaffirming their commitment to the common good. We invite you to revisit "The Good Business School."
🔎 The Wharton School leads the @financialtimes.com 2025 Research Insights ranking, with US and European schools performing well. Rotterdam School of Management is the highest in Europe, with Oxford’s Saïd and POLIMI noted for SDG work, which is considered in the evaluation along with other criteria.
Wharton tops FT ranking of business schools with impact
The 2025 Research Insights table rates work that reaches beyond academia into business and policy
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🔎 The Wharton School leads the @financialtimes.com 2025 Research Insights ranking, with US and European schools performing well. Rotterdam School of Management is the highest in Europe, with Oxford’s Saïd and POLIMI noted for SDG work, which is considered in the evaluation along with other criteria.
🌎 The 4th Responsible Management Education (RME) Week, organised by PRME and hosted at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business in Cairo from 28 June to 1 July 2026, will unite global leaders to advance responsible management education under the theme "Counting on Collective Values."
RME Week: Responsible Management Education Week 2026
The objective of RME Week is to advance responsible management education and its impact worldwide through convening and knowledge exchange. This year
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November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🌎 The 4th Responsible Management Education (RME) Week, organised by PRME and hosted at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business in Cairo from 28 June to 1 July 2026, will unite global leaders to advance responsible management education under the theme "Counting on Collective Values."
🎓 Applications to global graduate management education programmes rose by 7% in 2025, according to #GMAC’s latest survey, though growth varied by region and programme type. The survey reflects continued demand for #businesseducation amid changing mobility patterns and market expectations.
GME apps up, according to Application Trends Survey 2025
GMAC’s Application Trends survey indicates applications to global graduate management education (GME) programmes rose 7 per cent in 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🎓 Applications to global graduate management education programmes rose by 7% in 2025, according to #GMAC’s latest survey, though growth varied by region and programme type. The survey reflects continued demand for #businesseducation amid changing mobility patterns and market expectations.
🌟 Discover more about the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), China, and why it has become the world’s first DBA to receive EFMD Programme Accreditation. 🌟
CEIBS DBA 1st to achieve EFMD programme accreditation
CEIBS DBA: The Doctor of Business Administration at China Europe International Business School is the world's first DBA to receive EFMD Programme Accreditation.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🌟 Discover more about the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), China, and why it has become the world’s first DBA to receive EFMD Programme Accreditation. 🌟
📚 In "Impactful Insights: Conversations with BSIS Assessment Experts," Jean-Pierre Helfer draws on his experience as dean, researcher, and Business School Impact System assessor to illustrate how the framework enables schools to understand their influence, strategic direction, and societal purpose.
Purposeful impact: Jean Pierre Helfer on BSIS framework
Leading management education expert Jean-Pierre Helfer, based in France, discusses BSIS framework, impact assessment, and sustainability in business schools.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📚 In "Impactful Insights: Conversations with BSIS Assessment Experts," Jean-Pierre Helfer draws on his experience as dean, researcher, and Business School Impact System assessor to illustrate how the framework enables schools to understand their influence, strategic direction, and societal purpose.
🇫🇮 In conversation with Stephanie Mullins-Wiles at BlueSky Education, University of Vaasa Rector Minna Martikainen outlines the university’s goal to become a leading international institution by 2035, recognised for impactful research, leadership in the energy transition, and a diverse student body.
Vaasa Rector on advancing technology and sustainability
University of Vaasa Rector Minna Martikainen discusses what “research with impact” looks like in practice, AI, and what the next decade holds for Vaasa.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇫🇮 In conversation with Stephanie Mullins-Wiles at BlueSky Education, University of Vaasa Rector Minna Martikainen outlines the university’s goal to become a leading international institution by 2035, recognised for impactful research, leadership in the energy transition, and a diverse student body.
🌎 As #COP30 convenes in Brazil this month, attention turns to the Amazon’s role in global climate action. Our Global Focus article, “Why a Network of Business Schools for a Sustainable Amazon?”, highlights sustainable development through education, collaboration, and local business strategies.
Why a Network of Business Schools for a Sustainable Amazon?
The Business Schools for a Sustainable Amazon Network advances sustainable business solutions that respect local realities and foster growth in harmony with nature.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🌎 As #COP30 convenes in Brazil this month, attention turns to the Amazon’s role in global climate action. Our Global Focus article, “Why a Network of Business Schools for a Sustainable Amazon?”, highlights sustainable development through education, collaboration, and local business strategies.
🇨🇦 We are pleased to announce that @esguqam.bsky.social has successfully completed the EFMD Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been granted its first BSIS label for positive impact. #EFMDBSIS
ESG UQAM awarded EFMD BSIS label for positive impact
Université du Québec à Montréal, École des sciences de la gestion (ESG UQAM) awarded the EFMD Business School Impact System (BSIS) label for positive impact.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🇨🇦 We are pleased to announce that @esguqam.bsky.social has successfully completed the EFMD Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment process and has been granted its first BSIS label for positive impact. #EFMDBSIS
🏆 Since 2007, the EFMD Excellence in Practice (EiP) Awards have honoured outstanding Learning & Development partnerships. Showcase your impact in the 2026 Awards—entries close 13 March 2026.
📥 Submit your case: bit.ly/EIP-Awards
🎞️ Watch an EiP winner’s story: bit.ly/EiP-Viren-Lall
📥 Submit your case: bit.ly/EIP-Awards
🎞️ Watch an EiP winner’s story: bit.ly/EiP-Viren-Lall
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🏆 Since 2007, the EFMD Excellence in Practice (EiP) Awards have honoured outstanding Learning & Development partnerships. Showcase your impact in the 2026 Awards—entries close 13 March 2026.
📥 Submit your case: bit.ly/EIP-Awards
🎞️ Watch an EiP winner’s story: bit.ly/EiP-Viren-Lall
📥 Submit your case: bit.ly/EIP-Awards
🎞️ Watch an EiP winner’s story: bit.ly/EiP-Viren-Lall
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November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🆕 Read EFMD News, out now:
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📰 See our latest updates on:
⭑ EFMD-Accredited
⭑ BSIS
⭑ The Case Centre's Top 50 & Impact Index
⭑ Corporate Learning Insights
⭑ GMAC's Admissions Institute
⭑ Upcoming Events
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╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Nov-2025
📰 See our latest updates on:
⭑ EFMD-Accredited
⭑ BSIS
⭑ The Case Centre's Top 50 & Impact Index
⭑ Corporate Learning Insights
⭑ GMAC's Admissions Institute
⭑ Upcoming Events
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🇬🇧 The Education Training Foundation (ETF), with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and ChangeSchool, created the TLPD Leadership Programme to strengthen leadership and resilience across Further Education.
🌟Read about this award-winning initiative in Global Focus EiP 2025:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/ETF-TLPD
🌟Read about this award-winning initiative in Global Focus EiP 2025:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/ETF-TLPD
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🇬🇧 The Education Training Foundation (ETF), with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and ChangeSchool, created the TLPD Leadership Programme to strengthen leadership and resilience across Further Education.
🌟Read about this award-winning initiative in Global Focus EiP 2025:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/ETF-TLPD
🌟Read about this award-winning initiative in Global Focus EiP 2025:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/ETF-TLPD
🎊 Congratulations to the Bachelor of Economics in Finance at the School of Finance, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), China, for achieving new EFMD Programme Accreditation! And, congratulations to five programmes for receiving re-accreditation!
#EFMDAccredited
#EFMDAccredited
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🎊 Congratulations to the Bachelor of Economics in Finance at the School of Finance, Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE), China, for achieving new EFMD Programme Accreditation! And, congratulations to five programmes for receiving re-accreditation!
#EFMDAccredited
#EFMDAccredited
❄️ We're planning a variety of global conferences, workshops and more in the months ahead. Check out the list and the QR codes for our winter events to grow your network.
🗓️ All Events:
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📚 Explore our Activities Portfolio:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Portfolio
🗓️ All Events:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Events
📚 Explore our Activities Portfolio:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Portfolio
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
❄️ We're planning a variety of global conferences, workshops and more in the months ahead. Check out the list and the QR codes for our winter events to grow your network.
🗓️ All Events:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Events
📚 Explore our Activities Portfolio:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Portfolio
🗓️ All Events:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Events
📚 Explore our Activities Portfolio:
╰┈➤ bit.ly/EFMD-Portfolio
🍂 Throughout October, from Latin America to Asia, Europe, Africa, and online, @efmdglobal.org engaged with business schools, leaders, and scholars to enhance internationalisation, governance, accreditation, and impact, promoting collaboration, sustainability, and responsible research worldwide.
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🍂 Throughout October, from Latin America to Asia, Europe, Africa, and online, @efmdglobal.org engaged with business schools, leaders, and scholars to enhance internationalisation, governance, accreditation, and impact, promoting collaboration, sustainability, and responsible research worldwide.
★彡 The Case Centre’s Impact Index 2025 shows @harvard.edu Business School leading for a third year, with @insead.bsky.social second and ICFAI Business School third. CEO Vicky Lester presents full rankings based on case adoption, global reach, and the number of students taught.
Impact Index: Recognising the global reach of cases.
Now in its third year, The Case Centre’s Impact Index continues to evidence the powerful influence of cases worldwide.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:56 AM
★彡 The Case Centre’s Impact Index 2025 shows @harvard.edu Business School leading for a third year, with @insead.bsky.social second and ICFAI Business School third. CEO Vicky Lester presents full rankings based on case adoption, global reach, and the number of students taught.
🇵🇪 EFMD’s first Corporate Learning Roundtable in Latin America, hosted by UCIC in Lima, brought together regional leaders to discuss future-proofing strategies, inclusive learning, and the role of AI, as well as the importance of academia-business collaboration for workforce readiness.
Impressions from the EFMD Corporate Learning Roundtable in Lima
The 2025 EFMD Corporate Learning Roundtable in Lima, Peru brought together leaders from Latin America to discuss current trends and challenges.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🇵🇪 EFMD’s first Corporate Learning Roundtable in Latin America, hosted by UCIC in Lima, brought together regional leaders to discuss future-proofing strategies, inclusive learning, and the role of AI, as well as the importance of academia-business collaboration for workforce readiness.
🇪🇬🇳🇬Africa’s trade is moving towards self-defined growth, led by its own professionals rather than external models. In #EFMDGlobalFocus Excellence in Practice, learn how the Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa demonstrates an award-winning collaboration for Africa’s trade.╰┈➤ bit.ly/AUC-FCI-Afrex
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🇪🇬🇳🇬Africa’s trade is moving towards self-defined growth, led by its own professionals rather than external models. In #EFMDGlobalFocus Excellence in Practice, learn how the Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa demonstrates an award-winning collaboration for Africa’s trade.╰┈➤ bit.ly/AUC-FCI-Afrex
🇪🇺25 years after its conception, the European Research Area (ERA) remains incomplete, despite #EU efforts to create a unified research market. As reported in Times Higher Education, optimism endures, but experts warn that political resistance & inconsistent national commitment may constrain progress.
Are we finally going to see a United States of Europe for research?
The European Research Area was first proposed 25 years ago in the hope of levelling up Europe’s national research systems and challenging global rivals. Implementing that vision has been achingly…
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🇪🇺25 years after its conception, the European Research Area (ERA) remains incomplete, despite #EU efforts to create a unified research market. As reported in Times Higher Education, optimism endures, but experts warn that political resistance & inconsistent national commitment may constrain progress.
🇧🇭🇪🇸In 2023, Zain Bahrain partnered with Spain's IE University to launch an online Master’s in Digital Transformation, designed to upskill more than 8,000 employees across 8 countries. Learn more about the award-winning partnership in #EFMDGlobalFocus Excellence in Practice 2025:
🌟╰┈➤ bit.ly/Zain-IE
🌟╰┈➤ bit.ly/Zain-IE
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🇧🇭🇪🇸In 2023, Zain Bahrain partnered with Spain's IE University to launch an online Master’s in Digital Transformation, designed to upskill more than 8,000 employees across 8 countries. Learn more about the award-winning partnership in #EFMDGlobalFocus Excellence in Practice 2025:
🌟╰┈➤ bit.ly/Zain-IE
🌟╰┈➤ bit.ly/Zain-IE