Students win sets them up for Indian summer
A team of students from across the University has scooped first prize in a national competition organised by RBS in aid of the Prince’s Trust.
Forum now open for students
Earlier this month, The Queen performed the official opening of the £48 million Forum.
Shareholders paying the price for pension deficits
Companies are prioritising their pension fund deficits and shareholders are paying the price, shows new research from the Universities of Bath and Exeter.
Teaching Awards 2012 – winners announced
The winners of this year’s Exeter Students Guild Teaching Awards were announced at a glittering ceremony in the Great Hall on 3 May 2012.
Business School firmly top 10 in Complete University Guide 2013
All the three core Business School subjects of Accounting and Finance, Business Studies and Economics are in the top 10 in the latest edition of the Complete University Guide 2013, published this week.
University of Exeter Business School goes carbon neutral
The University of Exeter Business School is claiming a first in the sector with its decision to become completely carbon neutral.
Informal leadership more influential for academics says new research
A two year investigation into leadership in Higher Education (HE) by academics in the Business School has discovered that ‘informal’ leaders are consistently rated as more influential than ‘formal’ leaders in the sector.
Business School first years scoop top prize in international competition
First year students Harry Neale and Jesse Wilson have carried off the top prize in the AB InBev Best Beer Competition.
Business School awarded £1.5 million to research digital economy
A consortium of researchers, headed by the University of Exeter Business School has been awarded £1.5 million by the Research Council UK to undertake research into the digital economy.
Congratulations to our Business Challenge 2011-2012 winning teams
Congratulations to all of the students in the winning teams that were represented at the Award Ceremony and Celebratory Reception for the Business School’s 2011-2012 Business Challenge for 1st year students on Monday 19 March.
Innovation Centre hosts ‘some of the most upwardly mobile small firms in the country’ says BBC
A new report, commissioned by the BBC and produced by Experian, has placed Exeter in the top 10 in England for businesses that show high potential.
The tales top bosses tell to keep ahead of the game
Top bosses are expert storytellers who tell versions of the same four stories to keep ahead of the game, experts have found.
Stock market stereotypes undervalue female directors in the short-term
New research into how the stock market perceives the capabilities of female company directors finds that an initial negative response by investors is overturned in the longer term, once markets respond to corporate performance rather than stereotypes.
One Planet MBA students visit one of the world's largest plastics recycling facilities
The One Planet MBA cohort travelled north to Lincoln to visit one of the world’s largest plastics recycling facilities in February of 2012.
Health and Social Care Bill may compromise patient safety says Business School academic
A former NHS hospital Chief Executive and now senior academic at the University of Exeter Business School, has warned that patient safety may worsen if the Health and Social Care Bill is passed in its current form.
Centre for Sport Leisure and Tourism Research announces London showcase event
Researchers from the Centre for Sport Leisure and Tourism Research (CSLTR) will be showcasing their latest findings in a high profile event in London on Monday April 23 2012.
Centre for Leadership Studies showcased in Association of MBAs journal
Academics from the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS) have had a number of pieces of work featured in a recent two-part special issue of the Business Leadership Review, a journal produced by the Association of MBAs.
One Planet MBA graduate awarded first ever Hutton Prize at Exeter
Kathie Oakeshott, a graduate of the One Planet MBA innovation cohort, has been awarded the first Hutton Prize for Excellence at Exeter.
A study of corporate directing - 25 years on
Corporate directing in the UK has radically changed over the last 24 years yet some board conduct, such as the persistent under-representation of women on boards, has only changed marginally, a unique series of ESRC-funded studies reveals.
Research shows high food inflation mean poorest families hardest hit this Christmas
High food prices are driving overall inflation in the UK and hitting the pockets of the poorest in the country hardest over the Christmas period, research from the University of Exeter Business School and Nottingham University has shown.
Donkey Day a first for University of Exeter Business School
Third year Business and Management students have come up with a novel way of bringing their third year Consumer Research module to life – donkeys on campus!
Jackie Bagnall to judge Guardian Sustainable Business Awards
The judging panel for the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards was revealed this month and the School is delighted to announce that Guardian Sustainable Business approached Jackie Bagnall, deputy director of the One Planet MBA to join the panel of judges.
Professor Robin Mason accompanies Vice-Chancellor on Indian visit
A high-level delegation from the University of Exeter including Business School Dean, Robin Mason, today visited IIM Bangalore (IIMB) to cement the collaborative partnership between the two institutions.
One Planet MBA scoops first Green Gown for University
The University of Exeter Business School has won a prestigious Green Gown award in the Courses category for its ground-breaking One Planet MBA programme, officially launched in September.
Business School Professor chairs International Leadership conference
Professor Jonathan Gosling from the Centre for Leadership Studies will be chair at one of the world’s most prestigious leadership events, being held in London on 26-29 October.
Business School Professor to give keynote address in Finland
Gordon Murray, Professor of Entrepreneurship, is giving the opening day keynote address at the Nordic Entrepreneurship Conference, being held in Helsinki on the 27-28 October 2011.
Low carbon project scoops national award
It was recently announced that the ‘Clear About Carbon’ project involving academics from the University of Exeter Business School is a joint winner of the 2011 European Social Fund (ESF) Sustainable Development Specialist Project Leader Awards.
Business School appoints new Dean
The appointment of Professor Robin Mason as Dean was announced today by the University of Exeter Business School. Professor Mason will take up the role from October 1, having been Acting Dean since May 1.
One Planet MBA enters global rankings
The newly launched One Planet MBA, unique to the University of Exeter Business School, has been ranked 47 in the world by the Aspen Institute’s Beyond Grey Pinstripes survey.
Free carbon reduction event for businesses in Cornwall
A free half day conference on October 11 at the Eden Project aims to bring local businesses in Cornwall up to date with the latest advice and techniques in the field of carbon reduction.
Events management success leads to great jobs
With the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching, one of the biggest events on the planet, Exeter graduates have been securing great jobs in the events industry.
Business School Graduation 2011 – a message from the Dean
Warm congratulations to all our graduands. This is the culmination of years of hard work and study - a time to celebrate with your friends and family.
University honours ‘inspirational’ alumnus
Today the University welcomed back one of its most successful and inspiring graduates, Les Halpin, to receive an honorary degree.
Three cheers for three exceptional graduates
Three very special women from Exeter are celebrating their graduation this week.
Celebrating Director success
Cate Planchon, Senior Administrator in the Executive Education team, is pictured here awarding Institute of Directors (IoD) delegate Clive Davis with his Certificate in Company Direction.
PhD student Lawrence Choo selected to attend 22nd Jerusalem School in Economic Theory
Business School PhD student Lawrence Choo fought off tough competition to be one of 30 PhD students selected to attend top summer school
Cricketing alumni breaks world record
Arul Suppiah, who graduated with a BA in Accounting and Finance in 2005, surprised the cricketing world, with a record breaking bowling spell in a T20 match at Cardiff on July 5th.
Triple success for Business School at CIMA Global Business Challenge
The Business School team came an overall close second in the recent UK final of the CIMA Global Business Challenge but were delighted to carry off the prizes for the Best Team Report and the Best Individual Presenter.
Business School innovation experts advise governments globally
Three academics from the Business School recently reported the findings of a year-long project back to the Australian government.
Business School starts up innovation club
A new forum for local businesses to exchange ideas and best practice has been created by the University of Exeter Business School.
New book on leadership hailed as a ‘memorable rollercoaster ride’
The Centre for Leadership Studies based at the University of Exeter Business School is eagerly anticipating the publication of a new book, authored by four of its academics, entitled ‘Exploring Leadership – Individual, Organizational & Societal Perspectives’.
Global companies pledge support for new University of Exeter One Planet MBA
A raft of major corporations have announced their support for the new One Planet MBA programme, exclusively offered at the University of Exeter Business School in collaboration with WWF.
New research discovers ‘unexpected’ innovation
New research by the University of Exeter Business School, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Knowledge Exchange Fellowship has uncovered some surprising new insights into innovation across the UK.
New research analyses role of border tax adjustments in climate change mitigation
A new study undertaken by researchers at the University of Exeter and the International Monetary Fund explores the interactions between climate change and international trade and, in particular, how they are best resolved.
Environmental Protection and Sustainability Forum hailed an outstanding success
The inaugural Environmental Protection and Sustainability Forum (EPSF), held at the Business School in April, has been hailed as an outstanding success by both organisers and participants.
Alumni celebrate the opening of the Business School’s new building
On Tuesday, 3rd May 2011, alumni gathered at Fidelity International in London to celebrate the opening of the Business School’s impressive new £18m building.
PhD student scoops prestigious European award
Einar Svansson, a University of Exeter Business School student, has won a prestigious European award for research he conducted about the Blue Lagoon in Iceland.
WWF partner Business School on unique MBA programme
September 2011 sees the launch of the new One Planet MBA programme, a unique partnership between WWF and the University of Exeter Business School.
Business School student turns fantasy into reality
Nimrita (Nim) Singh, an MSc International Management student at the Business School, has landed the role of community manager with www.fantasyshopper.com.
Alumni enjoy Investment Management Reception
Thirty alumni and guests working in the investment management community gathered at Sarasin & Partners in London yesterday (March 23rd) for a Business School reception.
Gold worthy practice
The University of Exeter has been endowed with a new prize for graduating students, The Hutton Prize for Excellence.
Business School creates new network of international experts in tourism and well-being
The Business School Centre for Sport, Leisure and Tourism Research (CSLTR) recently held a two day event bringing together experts from around the world.
University of Exeter announced as KPMG school leavers’ scheme partner
The University of Exeter Business School has reached an agreement in principle with professional services firm KPMG to become a partner in its ground-breaking school leavers’ scheme.
Backstage is back for 2011
Now in its fourth year, ‘Backstage’ the event management industry evening, is happening on March 8 at the University of Exeter Business School.
Adapting businesses for a future of change
‘Business as usual is not an option’ under climate change was the message for companies from across the South West at a special event held at the University of Exeter.
South West Water cohort successfully complete bespoke programme
Staff from South West Water as part of their management development programme were presented with their Postgraduate Certificates in Professional Development in Management this week.
New Business School building marked completion with Chinese New Year festivities
The University of Exeter Business School marked the completion of its new building with a free festival, celebrating Chinese New Year on Saturday 5 February.
University of Exeter academic leads €1 million research project on food prices
Professor Steve McCorriston from the University of Exeter Business School will be leading a €1 million research project on factors determining food prices throughout the EU.
Business School works with Royal Marines to help ex-servicemen into jobs
The Business School is the latest high profile organisation to add its support to the Royal Marines C Group.
New report highlights low carbon opportunities for Devon
A new report created by the University of Exeter for Devon County Council has highlighted a number of opportunities for the county as part of the examination of the Low Carbon Transition Plan (LCTP).
World Bank invites Professor Cowling to present at Mexico conference
Following on from his Washington seminar on credit guarantees at the start of the current financial crisis, Business School Professor of Entrepreneurship, Marc Cowling, has been invited by the World Bank to speak at its regional conference in Mexico.
ICAEW ‘Would Like To Meet…’ speed networking event at the University of Exeter Business School
This year’s Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) ‘Would Like To Meet…’ speed networking event at the University of Exeter Business School took place on 1st November 2010.
PwC Prize for Best Overall Performance at Undergraduate Level Two in the Business School 2009-2010
We were delighted to welcome Louise Churchill, Student Recruitment Officer, PwC, to the University of Exeter Business School on Tuesday 9th November 2010 to award the PwC prize for best overall performance at undergraduate level two in the School in 2009-2010.
Leading Doctors
Doctors who graduated from the Royal College of General Practitioners 'Better Leaders, Better Doctors' programme were presented with their Postgraduate Certificates in Leadership this week.
Business School Forum focuses on sustainability
On the day that WWF announced that the Earth's population is using the equivalent of 1.5 planets' worth of natural resources, the Business School Annual Forum was debating the same issue.
Enterprising students start book business
Two budding entrepreneurs in their second year at the Business School have started a company that facilitates the buying and selling of textbooks between students, called ‘Sell My Book’.
Business School Fellow tops charts in India
A new book by Morgen Witzel, a senior fellow at the Business School, recently entered the non-fiction best seller list in India.
Female directors still not receiving equal pay
A new study from academics at the University of Exeter shows that female directors are not awarded the pay levels of their male counterparts
Did ancient coffee houses lay the groundwork for modern consumerism?
If you think that your favourite coffee shop is a great gathering place for discussion, you should have been around in the Ottoman Empire starting in the 1550s.
New research on intervention routes for SMES
Professor John Bessant and John Goldfinch are working on a joint project funded by AIM Research
New report challenges Government over proposed pension changes
A new report published this week seriously challenges the Government’s proposals to remove the requirement for defined contribution personal pension scheme members to annuitise their pension fund by the age of 75.
High profile role for Exeter in climate change report
Experts from the University of Exeter will play a high profile role in creating what is set to be the world’s most comprehensive report on climate change.
Gender diversity in the boardroom – does it make a difference?
Board diversity in general and gender diversity in particular on corporate boards is perceived to be both desirable and beneficial to firms.
Business School Visiting Professor wins prestigious award
Mats Alvesson, a Visiting Professor at the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS) has won one of Europe’s most prestigious awards, becoming a Wallenberg Scholar.
Business School Graduation 2010 – a message from the Dean
Warmest congratulations to all our graduands. This is the culmination of years of hard work and study - a time to celebrate with your friends and family.
Business School celebrates first regatta victory
A team made up exclusively from students on the Exeter MBA course came in a fantastic first place at the 19th Cranfield Business School Regatta, an international sailing event for MBA students and Business School alumni from all over Europe.
World famous management expert visits University of Exeter Business School
Henry Mintzberg joined an international group of managers and faculty at the University of Exeter Business School as part of the ‘Roundtable’ series created by the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS).
Cornwall leads the way with ‘Clear About Carbon’ project
A three year project to instil better carbon literacy skills into both the public and private sector is being rolled out in Cornwall as the first initiative of its kind nationally.
Business School participates in 2nd UN Global Forum on Responsible Management Education
The Business School participates in the New York event as part of its development of the new One Planet MBA and its membership of the UN PRME initiative.
Local schools learn how to boom and bust at the Business School
More than 60 Year 12 students from local schools visit the Business School and gain an insight into current trends in economics and business.
University of Exeter welcomes faculty from the Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore
A delegation of four Professors and Associate Professors from the Indian Institute of Management- Bangalore (IIM-B) visited the University of Exeter recently.
Business School appoints new Director of MBA programmes
It has been announced that Dr Malcolm Kirkup has been appointed as the new Director of MBA programmes at the Business School.
Exeter academics seeking experiences of the ‘marriage bar’
In order to better understand the history of discrimination against women, particularly in the workplace, two Exeter academics are investigating the impact of the ‘marriage bar’.
Business School student goes for gold in Delhi
Claire Mansell, a second year Management with Leadership undergraduate, has temporarily swapped her academic studies to join the company appointed to provide the event logistics for this October’s Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Students reward University teaching excellence for first time
The brilliance of lecturers and support staff at the University of Exeter was recognised at an inaugural Teaching Awards ceremony this month.
New research predicted Tories struggle to win Labour marginals
New research by the University of Exeter Business School concludes that even unpopular sitting governments have historically been quite successful at holding onto their own marginal seats.
Recruiting now!
The University of Exeter's ambitious plans for growth sees recruitment for 21 new posts in the Business School
Students rush to nominate best in teaching
Students have been nominating staff in the inaugural Students’ Guild Teaching Awards, and the Business School winners have been announced.
Thai students celebrate sporting success
Thai students from the University of Exeter are celebrating their best result ever at the Samaggi Games.
IBM Undergraduate Business Challenge Success
Two teams from the University of Exeter Business School competed in the final of the IBM Undergraduate Business Challenge
Business School MSc student wins prestigious £5,000 scholarship
Michael King, an MSc Finance & Investment student at the Business School has been selected by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) to receive the £5,000 Stephen Cooke Scholarship Premier Award.
Business Students Show Hidden Photographic Talents
To celebrate the international diversity of the Business School, students have been involved in a photography and film competition, representing the different aspects of their origins
University of Exeter Business School academic part of €560,000 research bid win
Jonathan Schroeder, Professor of Marketing in the University of Exeter Business School, is one of a team that has secured €560,000 from the European Commission to research consumer behaviour across 31 countries in Europe.
Business School Institute for Service Research co-organises the Grand Challenge week in Service with Cambridge
The Grand Challenge Week in Service takes place between the 21 - 26 September 2010.
Exeter academic to examine executive pay
Dr. Grzegorz Trojanowski from the University of Exeter Business School has won a grant of more than £200,000 from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to examine executive compensation.
New research into responsible investment highlights future challenges for National Employment Savings Trust (NEST)
Paul Cox from the Business School analyses the current efficacy of RI through interviews with 25 fund management firms.
African leaders master on-line degree
Two very special graduates received their degrees at the University of Exeter on 23 January.
Governor of the Bank of England lays foundations of new University Business School building
As part of a 24 hour visit to the University Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, laid the foundation stone of the new Business School extension.
Entrepreneurial Exeter!
University of Exeter students will be launching the first ever Exeter Entrepreneurs Society during Global Entrepreneurship Week
Directors' Dealing Secrets Revealed
New research shows that mirroring directors' trading patterns can be extremely profitable
IBM Challenge success
Four teams from the University of Exeter Business School have reached the semi-finals of the IBM Challenge
How green is your office?
A unique conference, hosted by the University of Exeter, brought together an exciting mix of speakers to examine sustainability in the workplace. Timed to coincide with the Copenhagen summit on climate change, the event featured speakers from the British Council, Flybe and the Centre for Energy and the Environment, amongst others.
Congratulations and welcome from the Associate Dean, Education
A message from Dr David Boughey, Associate Dean, Education for the Business School
New book from Business School Fellow
‘A History of Management Thought’ is the latest book by Morgen Witzel, Fellow of the Centre for Leadership Studies (CLS).

