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Head shot of Dr Abrar Ali Saiyed

The key to how marginalised entrepreneurs in emerging economies overcome challenges and succeed shared in UofG study

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:14:00 GMT

The secrets of how marginalised entrepreneurs in emerging economies can overcome significant barriers to succeed, is revealed in a new University of Glasgow academic study.

Professor Sreevas Sahasranamam with University tower in background
Professor Sreevas Sahasranamam with University tower in background

Entrepreneurship Fear of Failure on the Rise

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:54:00 GMT

Around the world, the number of people deterred from starting a business because of fear it might fail is increasing, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor

Jan Jasinski and Charlie Greener on stage holding their AMBA and BGA Excellence awards
Jan Jasinski and Charlie Greener on stage holding their AMBA and BGA Excellence awards

Jan and Charlie’s success recognised in worldwide AMBA and BGA awards

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:20:00 GMT

The outstanding achievements of Business School graduates Jan Jasiński and Charlie Greener were recognised at the 2025 AMBA and BGA Excellence Awards.

Professor Colin Mason portrait image
Professor Colin Mason portrait image

Government funding fuels ecosystem growth even if a business fails, shows new study

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:30:00 GMT

Public funding for a business venture even if it fails, plays a positive role in seeding the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, finds a new academic study.

Dr Evangelos Sertis
Dr Evangelos Sertis

Report highlights how accountancy can save biodiversity

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:11:00 GMT

An academic study which could play a crucial role in supporting companies to foster more sustainable practices has been published.

Dr Honecker holding a microphone and talking
Dr Honecker holding a microphone and talking

Future Finance launches first Innovation Leadership Programme in Glasgow

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:51:00 GMT

The Future Finance project - a £1.8m ESRC project in collaboration with University of Bristol held its first workshop in Glasgow recently. The event focused on how technology and an innovative mindset can transform productivity in financial services.

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Professor Jeanette Findlay profile photo against a plain light background

University of Glasgow and Professor Jeanette Findlay

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:36:00 GMT

A mutually acceptable agreement has been reached between the University and Professor Findlay in respect of an Employment Appeal Tribunal hearing scheduled to take place on 25 February 2025. This settles any matters which would have been considered by the EAT.

Business School achieves Athena SWAN silver award

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:01:00 GMT

Adam Smith Business School has achieved the Athena Swan Silver Award for gender equality. Achieving Silver status is a significant recognition of the School’s progress and reinforces its dedication to embedding EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) values across the school.