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Celebrating 200 years of learning with professional development opportunities

Monday, April 29, 2024

As we celebrate two centuries of learning, research, innovation, societal impact, and academic excellence as part of the University of Manchester’s bicentenary, we reflect on the positive impact professional development provides, and the catalyst it creates for career advancement and personal growth. >>

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Responses to climate change gaining real traction, says leading AMBS academic

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The ball has “finally started rolling” and businesses are beginning to confront the huge challenges posed by climate change, says a leading AMBS academic in the field of sustainability. >>

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Manchester eyewear company Specscart named on prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Specscart founder, Sid Sethi, who won a Masood Entrepreneurship Centre Venture Further Award and is a University of Manchester alumnus, has been listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list for disrupting the UK eyewear industry. >>

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AMBS academics among top global business and management scientists

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

A number of AMBS academics feature prominently in a global ranking of the best business and management scientists. >>

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Renowned experts appointed as Honorary Professors on Productivity by Alliance MBS and The Productivity Institute

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at The University of Manchester is proud to announce the appointment of three new Honorary Professors to support the University’s research and engagement activities on productivity, innovation, business performance and economic growth. >>

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Business and human rights

Friday, January 25, 2019

Ken McPhail talks about the role of business in determining our human rights.

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Business and human rights
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As the world marks UN Human Rights Day, Professor Ken McPhail reflects on what this means for Manchester and the University of Manchester.

Monday, December 10, 2018

Manchester has always been a hub for the promotion of human rights and dignity. The people of Manchester campaigned for universal suffrage at Peterloo and specifically for women’s suffrage through Emmeline Pankhurst and the Women’s Social and Political Union.

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Business and human rights
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AMBS brings together academics in business and human rights

Thursday, December 6, 2018

The Business and Human Rights Catalyst at AMBS joined representatives from 25 business schools across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America to discuss how they plan to promote the teaching of, and research on, human rights as a major element of business education.

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Business and human rights, School
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School hosts alumni event in Switzerland

Friday, November 30, 2018

Alliance MBS held its first ever networking event for alumni in Geneva this week to coincide with its presence at the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights.

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Business and human rights
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