News archive 2014
Business School news stories from 2014.
Disadvantaged men more likely to do ‘women’s work,’ reveals new study
New research has revealed that men who are disabled and from an ethnic minority are significantly more likely to do jobs traditionally associated with women.
Business School research rated internationally excellent in latest national assessment
Business School research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the first assessment of the research quality of UK universities since 2008, the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Exeter scoops award for best international student satisfaction
The University of Exeter has been named the best university in the UK for international student satisfaction.
Dr. Yaron Brook opens new series of student run Economics lectures
The Series for Economic Exploration, or ‘SEE Talks’, returned last month with Yaron Brook speaking on the ‘Morality of Capitalism’.
Students learn to be business game-changers
Fourteen Exeter students recently had the opportunity to attend the Institute of Directors flagship Annual Convention thanks to a generous donation of tickets from Exeter graduate Christian May (Politics 2008), Head of Media Relations at the IoD.
New research quantifies 'shocking' impact of cumulative pay discrimination
New research quantifies ‘shocking’ impact of cumulative pay discrimination
Major milestone for Business School students on placement
For the first time ever, over 100 Business School students have secured 12-month industrial placements.
Chancellor launches new student society
The Chancellor of the University, Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE DL, Hon DLitt, gave an inspiring and passionate speech to students at the launch event of the new Exeter University Women in Business Society.
Unique photographic exhibition showcases human face of climate change
A striking new exhibition, now open in the Forum, presents 12 of the Exeter based (either at the University or Met Office) IPCC authors through a series of striking large-scale black and white portraits.
Business School offers Graduate Gateway in marketing for the first time
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) have awarded Graduate Gateway status to the Business School’s BA Hons Management with Marketing and MSc Marketing programmes.
University wins funding bid to streamline Health & Safety initiative for SMEs
The University of Exeter Business School has secured £20,000 in funding to create and streamline the Safer Workplace Better Business (SWBB) initiative.
University of Exeter Business School and ACCA offering free business course
A new initiative, due to launch in September, will allow anyone in the South West or anywhere in the world to study business for free at the top ten ranked University of Exeter Business School.
Congratulations and welcome to the Business School
A message from Prof. David Boughey, Director of Student Engagement
Tony Reeve wins ‘Hero of the Year’ at Professional Services Recognition Awards
Business School Facilities Coordinator Tony Reeve won the prestigious ‘David Allen Hero of the Year’ (people’s choice) award at the fourth annual PSRA awards held in Holland Hall on Friday 11 July.
Business School Graduation 2014
Congratulations from Robin Mason, Dean, University of Exeter Business School
National and regional experts urge others to grasp new business opportunities in the circular economy
The most recent Business Leaders Forum, hosted by the University of Exeter, called on others to grasp new business opportunities that can help to combat the twin challenges of rising resource prices and waste costs.
Business internship puts graduate in the pink
Business School graduate Adam Zuber made his mark during his internship with Thomas Pink, when his suggestions became part of company policy.
New Exeter Alumni Association in China
We are very pleased to announce the formation of the Exeter Alumni Association in China.
Practical, affordable, management measures could accelerate the path to malaria eradication
The scourge of malaria could be curbed more rapidly in developing countries if governments and other partners adopted a series of measures to enhance program management, as outlined in a new paper by the University of California San Francisco, led by the University of Exeter’s Professor of Leadership, Jonathan Gosling.
Business School academic enters Scottish devolution debate
Simon James from the Business School has co-authored a new study on the implications of Scottish devolution on the tax system.
University of Exeter Business School opens its doors in Cornwall
The University of Exeter is reinforcing its commitment to boosting Cornwall’s economic prosperity by launching its Business School on the Penryn Campus.
Exeter students world finalists in Microsoft Imagine Cup for second year running
Three first year Business School students have reached the world finals of the 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup, after winning the UK finals this week.
Exeter strengthens top ten position in The Complete University Guide
The University of Exeter is in the top ten of 123 UK universities for 2015 in the influential Complete University Guide, published yesterday.
Institute of Directors build on partnership with the University of Exeter Business School
Businesses in Devon and Cornwall are being encouraged to offer work placements to students as part of a partnership between the University of Exeter Business School and the Institute of Directors (IoD).
One Planet MBA students invite others to help tackle global challenge
Following the huge success of the inaugural One Planet MBA Sustainability Challenge last year, this year’s competition is now open to applications from students and potential corporate partners.
Business School student attends global conference United Nations
Manisha Rani, a Business School student studying a BA in Business and Management, has just returned from the thirtieth Model United Nations that she has attended. Manisha went to her first conference five years ago when she was still at secondary school. Her last trip was fully sponsored through the Indian government.
Business School team triumphant for second year in CFA Research Challenge
A team of five students from the Business School has won the UK finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge for the second year in a row.
New £5.5 million University of Exeter development at the Penryn Campus
A new £5.5 million facility at the Penryn Campus will provide another home for the University of Exeter Business School, Marine Renewables team, and growing Centre for Ecology and Conservation (CEC).
Business School chosen to develop the first MOOC to be sponsored and accredited by ACCA
FutureLearn today announced ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) as the first professional accountancy body to sponsor massive open online courses (MOOCs) on its social learning platform for professional recognition.
Business School hosts pan-European innovation network meeting
In February, the Business School hosted the most recent meeting of GENIE (Growth and Entrepreneurs Network in the channel area).
Evan Davis headlines new series of Economics talks run by students
Evan Davis of the BBC, Carol Bagnold of HSBC and Dr James Nixon of TheCityUK are starring in a new series of Economics talks at the University of Exeter.
Inspiring Change in India
Ayesha Alam a BA Business Economics graduate of the Business School is responsible for the English language skills of 50 underprivileged young Indian children through the TeachforIndia (TFI) programme.
Business School management article in UK Top 5
An article co-authored by several academics from the Business School has been named in the UK’s Top 5 by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Epic charity row for alumna
Alumna Emily Blagden is in training for a rowing challenge which she hopes will set a new world record.
Business School advances to regional finals of fifth annual Hult prize
Top-tier business schools go head-to-head in world’s largest student competition, competing for $1 million in start-up funding to solve President Clinton’s Healthcare Challenge
Business School appoints new Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Transfer)
Professor Richard Owen has been appointed as the new Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Transfer) at the University of Exeter Business School.
University welcomes Wol Kolade to Winter Graduation
The University’s Winter Graduation ceremony will take place on 18 January 2014 and we are delighted to welcome Exeter alumnus Wol Kolade as our Honorary Graduate.
Research Uncovered – Success for David Boughey
Professor David Boughey, our Associate Professor in International Business History, and Director of Student Engagement came top of the leader board in the Research Uncovered competition.
RU ready for Research Uncovered?
Research Uncovered is a lecture series which brings Exeter’s world-class research to students, staff and the local community, the first of which takes place on Monday 13 January 2014.