News and events
Aspire, the Business School magazine, contains information on research and other developments within the School, as well as news, even graduate destinations. Students, alumni, friends, and subscribers receive 2 issues a year - one in the winter and one in the summer.
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Adam Smith Business School student wins Undergraduate of the Year Award
Joshua Brown, Business Economics undergraduate, is awarded the TARGETjobs Mathematics, Economics and Finance Undergraduate of the Year Award
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Strategy in Action
Adam Smith Business School to host a Strategy in Action event in collaboration with the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank
Strategic Management Society's Special Conference in Glasgow
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School will be chairing the conference on 'Strategy in Complex Settings' at the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow on 20 - 22 June 2013
Asset Pricing and Corporate Finance Workshop
The Adam Smith Business School is delighted to host a workshop on Asset Pricing and Corporate Finance on 15th April 2013.
Aspire Issue 12
The latest edition of the Adam Smith Business School magazine, Aspire, is now available to view.
Adam Smith legacy lecture
The Adam Smith Business School, in conjunction with the College of Social Sciences, will host an event to promote further the renaming of the School and legacy of Adam Smith.
Adam Smith Business School launch
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School was delighted to host a launch event to celebrate the renaming of the School in honour of our most famous alumnus, Adam Smith.
Masters Business School Scholarships
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School have introduced a limited number of scholarships which will commence in September 2013.
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School offers another Europe-Japan Dialogue series
The School is pleased to announce the return of the ever popular Europe-Japan Dialogue public lecture series, now into its 7th year. This year’s series of four lectures is loosely based around the theme of 'Opportunities in Japan’.
Glasgow's international students most satisfied among Russell Group Institutions
According to the most recent International Student Barometer (ISB) results, the University of Glasgow achieved the highest satisfaction rate of participating Russell Group Institutions.
PhD scholarships announced
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School announces six PhD scholarships to be launched for the 2013/14 academic year.
University of Glasgow Professor Joins Scottish Government High Level Working Group
Alan McGregor, Professor of Economic Development and Director of the Training and Employment Research Unit (TERU) within the Adam Smith Business School, has been invited to join the new Regeneration High Level Working Group to advise on the implementation of the Scottish Government’s Regeneration Strategy.
Glasgow graduate top financial student
Nguyen Dang Khoa, 25, from Hanoi, Vietnam is one of four top financial services graduates from universities in Glasgow, Scotland, UK, to be recognised by Glasgow's International Financial Services District (IFSD) for achieving top marks in their final exams.
The Adam Smith Business School hosts top theorists
Top theorists in international entrepreneurship research visited the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School for a conference on High Potential Concepts, Phenomena and Theories in International Entrepreneurship Research.
Business School Professor receives award from BAFA
Professor Vivien Beattie has received the Distinguished Academic Award from the Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA)
University of Glasgow to host Association for Social Economics World Congress
The University of Glasgow will host the 14th World Congress of the Association for Social Economics (ASE) from 20-22 June 2012, with the Adam Smith Business School supporting one of the plenary addresses.
Business School renamed to honour Adam Smith’s legacy
From 1 June 2012, the Business School has officially been renamed – the School will now be known as the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School.
Business at Glasgow rated 9th in the UK
The University of Glasgow Business School is rated 9th in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide.
Business School scholarships available
The Business School has introduced a limited number of scholarships, available to University of Glasgow graduates applying for a number of postgraduate taught programmes.
Business School professor in the top 1% of Economics researchers in the world
Professor Ronald MacDonald, Adam Smith Chair of Political Economy at the University of Glasgow Business School, has achieved an average rank score in the top 1% of researchers in Economics in the world according to IDEAS.
Business School Professor advises UK Competition Commission on Audit Market
Professor Vivien Beattie advises UK Competition Commission after giving oral evidence to House of Lords inquiry.
Richard Harris named Lead Expert on government Future of Manufacturing Project
Professor Richard Harris has been appointed as a Lead Expert on the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) Future of Manufacturing Project.
John Mather Trust launches Rising Star Award
The University of Glasgow Business School is proud to announce the new £10,000 Rising Star Award, offered by the John Mather Charitable Trust.
Business School lecturer publishes innovative new book
The Business School is proud to announce the launch of a new book aimed at graduate students in quantitative finance. The book, published by Wiley, will be launched in late February 2012.
Survey ranks Glasgow 1st in UK for international student satisfaction
The University of Glasgow has been ranked 1st in the UK for satisfaction in a worldwide survey of international students.
The Adam Smith Business School to host a guest lecture on Investment Funds in China
The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School is pleased to welcome Stuart Leckie, OBE, who will give a guest lecture on Investment Funds in China, which will be held on 5th November 2012.































