Manchester Business School - News

Big Society and the Big State

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 15:23:06 -0100

If the Government’s notion of a ‘Big Society’ is to make any substantial contribution, warns Prof Colin Talbot, then it needs to stop rubbishing the role of the State.

New course for NHS executives begins in autumn

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:34:13 -0100

A new course for NHS Foundation Trust (FT) executives begins this autumn. The programme will explore innovative commercial management techniques, and is designed to enhance skills in the new and emerging commercial areas for which NHS FTs are increasingly responsible.

Teddy Chester Lecture 2010: Prof Rudolf Klein, University of Bath

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:51:18 -0100

This year’s speaker is Rudolf Klein, Professor of Social Policy Emeritus, University of Bath. His work on public expenditure in the 1970s broke new ground and his study, The Politics of the NHS, is acclaimed world-wide as one of the best and most comprehensive political analyses of the English national health system.

Dan Pink and Marcus Buckingham visit Manchester: special rates for MBS community

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 22:06:07 -0100

Management thinkers Daniel Pink and Marcus Buckingham visit Manchester to explain how leaders can get the most out of their people and their organisations. We have secured a special rate for the MBS community, so book now for September.

Emergency budget will send the UK economy into 'a downward vicious spiral', claims Nobel prize-winning economist

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 10:40:21 -0100

Prof Joseph Stiglitz, director of the Brookes World Poverty Institute at The University of Manchester, has accused the new UK coalition government of ignoring history and risking the long term economic health of the country.

Full-time MBA places available for outstanding young British leaders

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:05:44 -0100

Scholarships available for exceptional young British talent with limited work experience applying for the Full-time MBA for September 2010 or 2011 entry.

The budget 'will affect UK frontline services' - Prof Colin Talbot

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:55:03 -0100

Prof Colin Talbot discusses how the 25% cut in public sector spending will affect one government department, the Home Office.

Dr Mark Batey on how to manage your workflow around the England game

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:04:21 -0100

The timing of today's England game - the middle of a working afternoon - puts football fans in a quandary. How to get your work done, yet still watch the match? Dr Mark Batey provides some answers.

Manchester Business School research saves NHS £1 million

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:50:26 -0100

A joint Manchester Business School and NHS research project - led by Dr David Bamford - has saved in excess of £1m by improving NHS Bradford and Airedale’s transport systems, scooping two national awards.

Manchester Business School and Creative Lynx scoop Heist gold

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 21:41:06 -0100

Dame Kelly Holmes presented the team behind Manchester Business School’s Specialist Masters prospectus with the gold award at the 2010 Heist Awards.

Prof Naomi Chambers to speak at health conference

Fri, 28 May 2010 01:44:01 -0100

Prof Naomi Chambers will be speaking at the University Hospital of South Manchester Academy's first global conference, organised by its Centre for Global Health, Emergency Medicine and Humanitarian Assistance.

New MBA scholarships for British and EEA citizens

Sun, 23 May 2010 10:41:16 -0100

New scholarships are now available to British and EEA citizens, who can demonstrate excellent career progression within their chosen industry sector, or are armed forces officers looking for a non-military career.

Vital Topics 2010: Boots boss Andy Hornby on managing a business after the credit crunch

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:57:46 -0100

Andy Hornby began his career at Boston Consulting Group where he focused on the retail, consumer goods and financial sectors. Roles followed at Blue Circle and ASDA, before moving to Halifax and then HBOS, where he rose to chief executive until its takeover by Lloyds TSB Group.

In July 2009, Andy was appointed group chief executive of Alliance Boots, the international pharmacy-led health and beauty group,

Colin Talbot on the challenges of coalition government, in this week's Guardian

Fri, 14 May 2010 13:18:25 -0100

The new coalition government throws up as many challenges for civil servants as it does for politicians. The impending retirement of many senior civil servants could help facilitate a cultural shift or prove a debilitating loss of senior talent at a crucial time, says Prof Colin Talbot.

Our postgraduate students, your business needs. Contact our careers laison team to find the perfect match.

Sun, 9 May 2010 13:09:04 -0100

We provide you with the opportunity to connect with our highly motivated, talented and enthusiastic postgraduate students, with no agency fees. We produce capable and confident graduates with specialist expertise in areas vital for the 21st century business environment. Our careers laison team will help you find the right candidate.

Prof Colin Talbot to appear on Channel Four's 'Election Uncovered'

Sun, 2 May 2010 19:18:23 -0100

Prof Colin Talbot will be appearing on Channel 4's Election Uncovered, 7.30pm this Sunday. Jon Snow will be discussing subjects such as whether the political parties' pre-election promises add up, and whether the health service budget can really be ring-fenced, with a panel of experts, including former cabinet minister Michael Portillo.

Digital Media MBA Summit

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:38:31 -0100

The Digital Media MBA Summit 2010 is a collaborative annual conference organised by MBA students from Manchester Business School, Judge Business School (Cambridge), and Said Business School (Oxford). The focus of this year's summit is social media.

£12bn savings proposed by Tories 'completely unrealistic' - Prof Colin Talbot

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:58:57 -0100

Prof Colin Talbot, adviser to the Treasury Select Committee, comments on the Tories' proposed efficiency savings.

What is upside down management? John Timpson, CEO of Timpson, explains in opening Vital Topics lecture.

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:42:44 -0100

John Timpson's philosophy is that people are one of the main reasons for the success of his company. He refers to the way he does things as 'upside down management' - the customers and then the branch staff are the most important people to the business. Sign up to hear him speak at our opening Vital Topics lecture of 2010.

Lord Sebastian Coe addresses inaugural IPC Academy Summit

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:18:32 -0100

Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London 2012 Organising Committee, gave the keynote address at the inaugural International Paralympic Committee Academy Accessibility Summit, at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.

Vital Topics 2010: speakers revealed

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:45:45 -0100

Our Vital Topics lecture series succeeds once again in bringing highly distinguished business leaders to Manchester, ready to share their insights into the key issues facing business today.

The University of Manchester gives BP a virtual award ceremony

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 05:42:53 -0100

BP senior executives from across the globe will be taking part in a virtual award ceremony, having completed a 12-month ‘Managing Projects’ programme with The University of Manchester.

Employees should be king – not customers

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 03:37:08 -0100

New research by Manchester Business School has found that service businesses could increase future sales by up to 18% by creating a gap between employee and customer perceptions of them.

Leading academic provides creative direction to Child of our Time

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 05:49:24 -0100

Landmark BBC One series Child of our Time, has enlisted the support of MBS' creativity expert Dr Mark Batey to help develop a series of tests that examine the nature of personality.

Open seminar on 'Diversity on our Public Boards'

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:26:41 -0100

Join over 100 professionals from the private and public sector to discuss the importance of diversity in the boardroom and how the public sector can benefit from the experience and skills of those in the private sector.

R&D Management Conference 2010: call for papers

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:52:38 -0100

The 30th R&D Management Conference 2010 returns to Manchester Business School, host of the very first conference back in 1980. The conference theme is 'Information, imagination and intelligence
in R&D management', and papers are welcomed for consideration.

Now you can receive the latest MBS news via Twitter

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 05:49:09 -0100

MBS is now on Twitter, where you can keep up-to-date on our latest news and events, receive info on things we think you'll be interested in, and maybe find out some things you always wanted to know about MBS but were afraid to ask.

Financial Times Ranking 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:32:38 -0100

Manchester Business School remains well-placed in the Financial Times' ranking of the world's leading business schools.

The entrepreneur as a DJ of resources?

Thu, 7 Jan 2010 06:32:09 -0100

Is entrepreneurship ideologically over-sold? Alf Rehn thinks so and argues that we can establish a better understanding of this activity by viewing the entrepreneur as a DJ of resources.

ITMB Teachers' Information Session & Employer Showcase Event at Manchester Business School

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:12:21 -0100

Students on the BSc Information Technology for Business (ITMB) course presented to representatives from a variety of different organisations, including the BBC, IBM and BT, getting invaluable feedback from seasoned professionals and potential employers.

Manchester established as International Sporting Knowledge Capital City

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 06:22:19 -0100

The World Academy of Sport has brought together International sporting dignitaries to serve on its International Advisory Board (IAB) launched in Manchester today.

Teddy Chester Lecture 2009: Corporate Failure in the NHS

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:26:21 -0100

Dr Neil Goodwin CBE, Visiting Professor of Leadership Studies, discusses recent NHS corporate and private sector failures in order to draw out the lessons and learning, especially important in light of the greater pressures on public services resulting from the economic downturn.

Prof Ruth Boaden leads implementation team in £20m health research collaboration

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:39:38 -0100

A collaboration between NHS acute, primary care and mental health trusts in Greater Manchester and The University of Manchester will receive £20 million in funding. Professor Ruth Boaden will lead on the implementation of the research collaboration.

Crafty use of the digital economy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:39:06 -0100

Professor Peter Kawalek explores ways in which the old craft industries can develop new markets.

MBS high flyer questions Gordon Brown

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:12:43 -0100

Alexandria Furness, who recently graduated from MBS' High Flyers programme, got the chance to question Gordon Brown at a live Youth Question Time, organised by Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Key 103.

Manchester Business School sets the financial risk agenda

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:09:08 -0100

Manchester Business School has secured a 3.7 million Euro grant from the EU to bring together for the first time the world’s leading financial risk experts and practitioners.

British Psychological Society honours Manchester Business School's Professor Lyn Davidson

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 02:58:28 -0100

The British Psychological Society's (BPS) Award for Promoting Opportunity of Equality has been presented to Professor Lyn Davidson, work psychology expert at Manchester Business School.

Lessons to be learnt from the US healthcare system?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:23:47 -0100

Can the UK learn anything from US healthcare, a system described as having ‘islands of excellence in a sea of misery’. Prof Naomi Chambers discusses.

Retro ruralism: return of the good life

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:49:06 -0100

Jim Rothnie, Business Development Director at McCann Manchester looks at one of 2009's more interesting trends - the return to all things rural, retro and home-made, and its impact in the media.

Transforming Management, a new online publication, launches

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:20:51 -0100

Transforming Management, the new online publication, launches today, bringing together some of the world's most influential strategists, practitioners and policy-makers.

Original thinkers Gladwell and Goleman speak in Manchester

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:50:59 -0100

Management thinkers and best selling authors, Daniel Goleman and Malcolm Gladwell, challenged an audience of 500 senior executives in Manchester to think beyond their traditional perceptions of leadership and success.

Forbes ranks Manchester MBA world 5th

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:43:57 -0100

Manchester Business School's MBA programme is ranked fifth in the world, based on return on investment, by the respected business title Forbes.

Dr Ozcan Saritas appointed editor of Foresight journal

Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:27:38 -0100

Dr Ozcan Saritas, a Research Fellow at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, has been appointed the new editor of the prestigious Foresight journal. His research focuses on long-term policy and strategy-making with particular emphasis upon Foresight methodologies and their implementation.

New studentship for performance improvement and sustainability in organisations

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 12:36:53 -0100

The successful applicant will look at how, in the current economic recession, it is paramount for organisations to measure and assess performance systematically and improve efficiency and productivity, in order to survive the economic downturn and move on to plan for future growth and development.

Leadership and the Tour de France

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:11:56 -0100

Professor Tudor Rickards discusses the dynamics of the peloton.

MBS and Tesco link up for ride-sharing pilot

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:22:04 -0100

Professor Chris Easingwood and Dr Steven Moxey have been awarded a new research project in partnership with Tesco plc to develop an 'environmental technology model'. The model will be tested at several Tesco stores where shoppers will be provided with mobile software to encourage ride-sharing when driving to and from the store.

£500k to boost North West employment

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:03:23 -0100

Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester and Corridor Manchester have won £500,000 funding from the Economic Challenge Investment Fund - to deliver five initiatives to help tackle North West unemployment and boost the region's skill levels.

MBS boosts undergraduate career opportunities with new finance internships

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:40:38 -0100

Undergraduates in accounting and finance benefit under a new initiative from MBS and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Are UK businesses creative enough to survive the downturn?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:21:38 -0100

Dr Mark Batey believes that an organisation's ability to recruit and retain creative employees can have a direct impact on its survival.

High performing local authorities: how do they do it?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:48:43 -0100

MBS researchers have been investigating how high performing local authorities improve their services, concluding that "intelligent application" is fundamental to service transformation.

Greater Manchester Against Crime Partnerships create pioneering leadership programme with Manchester Business School

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:36:02 -0100

Greater Manchester’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRP) are benefiting from applying the latest research, from leadership experts at MBS, to address the strategic challenges they face.

Failing to learn - or learning to fail? Kieran Walshe on tackling public sector failure

Sun, 24 May 2009 12:11:34 -0100

Researchers from Manchester Business School and The University of Birmingham warn that there's no quick fix for tackling public sector failure - which is often harder and slower to do than governments and regulators are willing to admit.

Manchester businesses help MBA students fly flag for city at European Business School Olympics

Sun, 17 May 2009 20:01:21 -0100

Canterbury, Marketing Manchester and Virgin Active have joined together to support a team of MBA students from Manchester Business School (MBS) - who will be taking part in this year’s European MBA Tournament (MBAT), which recently took place in Paris.

Former US Trade representative Susan Schwab on her time in the Bush administration

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:11:22 -0100

Ambassador Susan Schwab served as US Trade Representative (USTR) from 2006-2009. As a member of the Presidents cabinet, public policy scholar and global strategic corporate executive, Ambassador Schwab is considered a foremost expert on global trade relations.

Peter Jones brings together NW business leaders

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:39:40 -0100

Dragons' Den panellist Peter Jones was at Manchester Business School today announcing the latest developments at his National Enterprise Academy, which opens in Manchester in September 2009.

MBS students in 2009 Construction Challenge success

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:00:29 -0100

MBS students are part of the winning team at this year's prestigious Defi Bouyges Construction Challenge.

O2 appoints Manchester Business School professor to enhance customer service

Sun, 17 May 2009 21:55:48 -0100

Manchester Business School's Professor John Murphy has been appointed as the new O2 Chair of Customer Management. Professor Murphy took up his new position in January 2009 for a five year period.

MBS and De Vere celebrate new partnership

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 07:39:45 -0100

Manchester Business School is delighted to announce an innovative partnership with De Vere Venues, one of the UK's leading suppliers of quality conference, training and meeting venues.

Tributes to Professor Ken Green

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:23:49 -0100

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Professor Ken Green, who passed away on Thursday 12 February after a short illness.

PhD funding opportunities for 2009/10 now available

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:24:47 -0100

Find funding to help support you while you study for a PhD at Manchester Business School.

Financial Times Ranking 2009

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:15:00 -0100

Manchester Business School (MBS) is placed 32nd in the 2009 Financial Times' ranking of the world's leading business schools.

McDonald's wrappers worst for shaming our streets

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:28:08 -0100

Keep Britain Tidy has named McDonald's as the most littered fast food brand in the country. Research carried out by Manchester Business School's Dr Stuart Roper and Manchester Metropolitan University's Professor Cathy Parker reveals the damaging impact litter can have on a brand.

Are UK businesses creative enough to survive the downturn?

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:09:25 -0100

The recession is now in full swing and taking no prisoners. As businesses 'collapse', it is those businesses with the creativity to change and innovate who are riding out the storm.

Top employers continue to support Manchester ITMB degree

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:21:30 -0100

More students on the IT Management for Business degree have enjoyed their first taste of the industry-led activities which makes it such an exciting degree.

Manchester Business School tops UK's business research elite

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:32:30 -0100

Manchester Business School is the UK's leading centre for business research - according to today's Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008.