Adam Smith Business School

Business School’s green fintech COP 26 legacy

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:30:00 GMT

Professor John Finch, Head of Adam Smith Business School, delivered a keynote speech at the International Green Fintech Seminar: Towards a Carbon Neutral Goal in Beijing. His presentation was on The UK Experience: Green Fintech Development, Industry Application and Innovation.

Research identifies key reasons for Scotland's below average productivity and how it could be improved

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:19:00 GMT

A digital technology skills gap, low rate of business start-ups and adoption of technologies, and low proportion of businesses that export are some of the key factors contributing to Scotland’s slowdown in productivity. Innovation stemming from new products and services, and digital adoption is another area where Scotland lags behind.

New research highlights a link between Brexit voting and COVID-19 death rates

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A marked statistical link between the proportion of people who voted Remain in the 2016 Brexit referendum, and lower COVID-19 death and infection rates in England, has been uncovered by new research from Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School.

Depression and anxiety rife among doctors during first and second wave of COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:01:00 GMT

High levels of anxiety and depression among medical doctors have been recorded in a new cross-country study that finds Italian doctors most likely to have experienced mental health symptoms during the pandemic.

Lack of cross-border investing by Business Angels harmful to innovation

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:19:00 BST

The EU lags behind both the US and China in its number of high growth entrepreneurial firms (HGFs). These firms play a critical role in economic development as sources of innovation, investment and employment.

Radboud University and University of Glasgow dual degree programmes

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School is delivering two new programmes with Radboud University. Economic Development & Social Change and International Business in the Developing World are two dual degree programmes that are part of a strategic partnership under the Glasgow-Radboud Collaboration Fund.

Students gain key skills in virtual business case competition

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 11:23:00 GMT

School students competing in the Close the Deal global business competition are working with an industry professional mentor to gain key skills for their future career.

Leading Glasgow Economist elected to Fellowship

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:45:00 BST

Professor Sayantan Ghosal of the Adam Smith Business School been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Ghosal is one of 75 leading figures announced as new Fellows by the Academy in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the field of social science.

Professor Finch guest speaker at Zhong Guan Cun Forum

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:52:00 BST

Head of School, Professor John Finch, was a keynote speaker at the Zhong Guan Cun (ZGC) Forum held in Beijing in late September.

PhD student contributes to digital ethics policy advising work

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:43:00 BST

PhD student Felix Honecker contributed to Scotland’s national expert group on digital ethics recently. As part of the advisory network Felix summarised current trends and developments in the FinTech sector, highlighting FinTech’s potential for social good and also pointing out ethical challenges that require consideration going forward.

New project takes global approach to accounting for Covid-19

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:05:00 BST

Conceived by a group of accounting scholars spanning three continents, Breaking Boundaries: (Counter) accounts during a pandemic – letters for future generations, is a global and multilingual collection of essays, poems, artwork, music, and video. It offers a lasting record of collective and individual experiences of what accounting was like during the exceptional period of the COVID-19 lockdown and its aftermath.

New international partnership with University of Sydney

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:02:00 BST

Adam Smith Business School and The University of Sydney Business School have signed an agreement to innovate, foster leadership and strengthen research, learning and teaching.

Entrepreneurs graduate from new programme to help drive innovation in Scotland

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:39:00 BST

Entrepreneurs graduate from new programme to help drive innovation in Scotland

Milestone as ground is cut at new Adam Smith Business School and PGT Hub site

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:50:00 BST

Construction is starting on the Adam Smith Business School and Postgraduate Taught Hub (ASBS/PGT Hub).

Business Forum launches to improve productivity across Scotland as part of national network

Mon, 10 May 2021 14:29:00 BST

Part of The Productivity Institute, the Forum is one of eight that will work to better understand and address regional issues of productivity and improve the UK’s overall performance.

School joins new coalition to decarbonise Europe’s food system

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:17:00 BST

University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School has joined forces with partners including Bayer, World Economic Forum and EIT Food (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) to help accelerate progress towards European Green Deal carbon neutrality goals.

NIESR Review article and School partnership

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:20:00 BST

A new paper on inclusive regional policy, titled 'Aspirations failure, disadvantage traps and inclusive regional policy' by Professor Sayantan Ghosal, has been published in a special issue of the NIESR (National Institute for Economic and Social Research) Review.

Celtic FC Foundation lecture engages students with real life data and decision making

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:49:00 GMT

Second year undergraduates studying Business Decision Analysis received an online lecture delivered by CEO Tony Hamilton of Celtic FC Foundation, followed by a Q and A session 'live' from Celtic Park.

British Heart Foundation gives real-life experience to students

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:48:00 GMT

Beta Gamma Sigma University of Glasgow Chapter ran a social-enterprise consulting workshop recently.

Virtual case competition hones career skills

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:18:00 GMT

Business School students took part in a virtual business case competition set by restaurant and pub operator Mitchells & Butlers recently. The event gave students, working in teams of four, the opportunity to put into practice their academic knowledge and find solutions to a current real-life business problem.

New €4.3m project aims to increase innovation

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:42:00 GMT

Business School academics are working with industry leaders and partner universities to help boost innovation in Europe. The €4.3m project will examine how different industries, companies, and cultures manage to adapt to rapidly changing situations.

Startup Grind Award for Michaela

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:45:00 GMT

Michaela Hruskova, PhD Researcher was awarded Rookie of the Year at the Startup Grind Global Conference in Silicone Valley

School wins Bronze AMBA award

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:53:00 GMT

The Business School has won a Bronze AMBA Business Education Award for Best Innovation Strategy.