Research News
The latest research news from Newcastle University Business School.
Spring achievements for research colleagues
We cover a selection of awards, publications and highlights from a successful spring for our research community.
In conversation with Moja: leadership in entrepreneurial business
Newcastle University Business School sat down with alum Rachael Cook to chat about her experience of our part time programmes for senior leaders and how this shaped her leadership style.
The hospital is in your hands: new simulation game offers interprofessional education
Dr Rebecca Casey has teamed up with colleagues from the School of Medicine to create a new and engaging simulation game exploring healthcare management. It marks the first teaching collaboration between the Business School and the Medical School at Newcastle University.
Creative Business Panel initiative launched
A new Government-backed survey will provide unprecedent insight on what drives growth in the creative industries.
Business School colleagues recognised for outstanding contributions
Colleagues from across Newcastle University Business School have been recognised in the February round of the Vice Chancellor’s Celebrating Success awards.
Tier One Global Status for Business School MBA Programme
Newcastle University Business School has maintained its Tier One Global status in CEO Magazine’s 2025 MBA Global Rankings.
A successful start to 2025 for research colleagues
It has been a successful start to 2025 for Newcastle University Business School. Achievements include publications and new role appointments from across the subject groups. A selection of colleague accomplishments are highlighted below.
School partners with NET on launch of NET 250
Newcastle University Business School has partnered with NET on the launch of NET 250 – a campaign dedicated to celebrating the successes of the region’s vibrant business community.
Students visit companies in London and Manchester to explore their career interests
Newcastle University Business School students were given the opportunity to choose from five trips to explore companies and career opportunities in marketing, finance, investment, banking and consultancy.
Newcastle University secures membership in nature taskforce
Dr Erwei (David) Xiang led the successful application for Newcastle University’s membership in the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum
Students celebrate second consecutive year of success at Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2024
Newcastle University Business School achieved success for the second year in a row in this year’s Bloomberg Global trading Challenge, with one student team from the School – Wall St Warriors – ranking 1st in the UK and 20th globally.
Newcastle University Business School alumn honoured in Citywire’s 40 Under 40
Newcastle University Business School Finance MSc graduate Marco Concina has been recognised in the 40 Under 40 fund selectors 2024.
MBA programme recognised amongst world’s most sustainable
Newcastle University Business School has achieved a top 40 ranking in Corporate Knights’ 2024 Better World MBA rankings for the third consecutive year.
Business School continues partnership with charity of the year
Newcastle University Business School is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with its chosen charity of the year, The People’s Kitchen, after one year of supporting the charity.
Graduate recruitment fairs connect graduates and top employers in China
For the second consecutive year, Newcastle University Business School successfully held three in-person graduate recruitment fairs in China, marking a significant stride in the School's global engagement efforts with international employers.
MBA Advisory Board appointed
The MBA Advisory Board aims to support the Business School and serve as a crucial link between academia and industry.
Business School alumn and North East entrepreneur has work recognised with purple plaque
Newcastle University Business School recently hosted an event to celebrate alumn, Charlotte Windebank, who has won the prestigious Women in Innovation Award from Innovate UK, by unveiling a purple plaque in her honour.
Business School supports Discover Economics project
Economics students recently worked with schools to increase awareness about economics, as part of a project to increase diversity in the profession
Board diversity: could it help companies improve environmental and social performance?
Companies across the EU are now working to add more women to their boards following the announcement of a new law. Based on the stock market reaction, there is an expectation that this could be good news, particularly for companies with poor environmental and social performance.
Can digital innovation help us create a better food supply chain?
Our global food system faces a number of challenges, including rising energy prices, waste and climate change. Can technologies such as Blockchain help create a more efficient, resilient and sustainable system, and where should companies along the supply chain invest to cope with disruptions while enhancing performance?
Comment: Creating a toolkit to support parents and carers networks
Workplace policy for parental leave, flexible working and support should include parents and carers in discussions. The inclusion of staff networks representing parents and carers is crucial to campaign for change and to drive improvements in policy and organisational culture.
Master’s programmes recognised in top university rankings
Newcastle University Business School has been recognised in both the QS Business Master’s Rankings and the QS MBA Ranking 2025.
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Dean appointed to prestigious business school role
Professor Stewart Robinson, Dean at Newcastle University Business School, has been appointed the new Chair of the Chartered Association of Business Schools.
New Visiting Professor for Innovation and Enterprise announced
Lisa Opie has been appointed as Newcastle University Business School's 20th Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise. The Managing Director of Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington brings diverse industry insights.
Students gain insights into entrepreneurship and innovation in Dublin
Newcastle University Business School students recently visited LinkedIn Headquarters and the Guinness Enterprise Centre on a visit to Dublin, Ireland.
MBA students compete in international case competition
Newcastle University Business School MBA students recently took part in the annual Systemic Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability International Network (SERS) Business Case competition.
British Council Scholarships launched for female Hong Kong Students
The British Council have launched scholarships for postgraduate study at Newcastle University Business School which aims to highlight the challenges of the gender gap in the Higher Education sector.
Success as Business School renews sponsorship of Thinking Digital conference for 2024
Newcastle University Business School was thrilled to sponsor the Thinking Digital Bursary Programme again this year.
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Business lecturer appointed EDIR Vice Chair with prestigious management organisation
Dr Emily Yarrow, Senior Lecturer in Management and Organisations at Newcastle University Business School, has been appointed Vice Chair of Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity and Respect (EDIR) with the British Academy of Management (BAM) from January 2025.
Research tackles stigma of poverty in schools to improve educational outcomes
The research led by Dr Morgan Beeson, Research Associate in Economics, and Professor John Wildman, Professor of Economics, has identified a link between reducing the stigma of poverty in schools and the reading and maths attainment of pupils.
Flying Start programme wins at 2024 PQ Awards
Newcastle University Business School took home "Public Sector College of the Year" at the awards, which recognise excellence and achievement within the accounting industry.
Students win global Chartered Institute of Marketing competition
A team of three Newcastle University Business School undergraduate students have been named ‘Marketers of the Future’ at this year’s Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) competition, "The Pitch".
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Top tier status for Business School in MBA Global Rankings
Newcastle University Business School has achieved the highest tier status in CEO Magazine’s MBA Global Rankings for 2024.
Students and international law firm collaborate to challenge thinking on innovation
Newcastle University Business School and DAC Beachcroft – a leading international law firm – joined forces to strengthen links between business and academia.
Understanding the geography of crime
What can we learn about crime from precise-street level data? One Newcastle University Business School professor is looking to find out, applying geocoded data to issues such as the usefulness of stop-and-search, and how adding extra security at large supermarkets affects shoplifting locally.
Technology: Is it affecting our ability to be responsible, active citizens?
We use technology every day to make our lives more efficient, productive and convenient. But is there a trade-off? Our research suggests that over-reliance on technology can affect our ability to think and act independently, and to participate effectively in society.
Shining a light on the creative industries: From the North East to the world
Meet Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor Jonathan Sapsed, and Senior Lecturer in Economics, Dr Sara Maioli. They discuss their research and involvement in the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC) and explore the local and global impact of their research.
Academic explores the challenges facing rural Peak District businesses
Dr Susan Kirk was involved in the study "Exploring Identity, Place and Worker Attraction and Retention in Rural Businesses."
Business in Action: students and businesses collaborate to overcome challenges
Newcastle University Business School’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) students took part in a two-week challenge to answer a brief on ‘Implementing A Circular Economy In Wastewater Treatment’
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International Women’s Day celebration event 2024
Newcastle University Business School recognised International Women’s Day with a celebration event on Wednesday 6 March.
How political bias can influence social behaviour
In a ground-breaking study, we investigate whether political campaigning can influence the behaviour of law enforcement officers, and whether this change disproportionately affects minority groups.
How carbon accounting methodology could resonate with climate policies
Professor Marwa Elnahass explores carbon accounting in her co-authored study, "A dynamic framework to align company climate reporting and action with global climate targets".
Refurbished Economics Lab Unveiled
Newcastle University Business School has recently completed a significant upgrade of its Experimental and Behavioural Economics Lab.
Shop local, shop small
We are urged to ‘shop local’ and ‘shop small’, but how do we find local designer-makers, artists and creatives that we want to buy from? We explore the outcomes of a recent participatory research project focusing on equipping artists, designer-makers and creatives with the retail skills necessary to become more visible.
Local organisations awarded fully funded student internships
Newcastle University Business School has awarded Bridges Internships to three North East businesses, enabling students to support their sustainability and growth objectives.
Creating Customer Loyalty: Smooth vs Sticky Journeys in Service Provision
Dive into Andrew Lindridge's insights on 'Smooth' vs 'Sticky' journeys in service provision, and learn how these strategies can build customer loyalty and transform your business.
Business School academic joins CBDC Academic Advisory Group
Professor of Finance Darren Duxbury has recently joined the Central Bank Digital Currency advisory group, which aims to provide expert advice during the design phase of the digital pound.
From Newcastle to London: students gain career insights at Bloomberg and HSBC
Business School students recently visited the London headquarters of Bloomberg and HSBC and learned about careers in financial services.
Professor recognised in prestigious power list for third consecutive year
Marwa Elnahass, Professor of Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University Business School has been recognised in this year’s prestigious Cambridge IFA WOMANi top 200 list.
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Meet our neighbours: HexisLab
Founded by Newcastle University alumnus Dr Olusola Idowu, HexisLab use ground-breaking science and technology to develop products for the cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical industries.
Business School welcomes first basketball scholarship students
Newcastle University Business School welcomed its first basketball scholarship students from the US, blending sports and business education.
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Student and sport scholar lands rugby pro-contract
Obi Ene, a third year Accounting and Finance student at Newcastle University Business School and sport scholar, has signed a three-year rugby pro-contract with Sale Sharks Rugby Union Football Club.
Newcastle University Business School hosts second Experimental Economics Workshop
Newcastle University Business School recently hosted the second Newcastle Experimental Economics Workshop on 9 and 10 November 2023, attended by international academics.
Students ranked in top 10% in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge 2023
Newcastle University Business School achieved great success at this year’s Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge, with four teams ranked in the top 10% globally.
Landmark study examines headteachers' impact on school performance
A recent report highlights the impact and influence that headteachers can have on their school’s performance.
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Business School MBA programme retains global sustainable recognition
Newcastle University Business School has achieved a top 40 ranking in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA 2023 rankings for the second consecutive year.
Partnership with CrowdHouse Energy Limited to support their global expansion
Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) and CrowdHouse Energy Limited have joined forces to strengthen links between business and academia.
Economics graduate wins prestigious Francesca Carnevali Prize
Robert Mitchell (Economics BSc) won the 2023 award for the best Bachelor of Science thesis in Economic History.
‘You have to be everybody’s best friend’: how dreams and desires leave TV and film crew vulnerable to workplace exploitation
Ewan McKenzie explores the pressing issue of hope labour and power imbalances in the creative industries in this eye-opening article from The Conversation.
Graduates complete internship at North East tech company following successful management consultancy project
Two graduating Newcastle University Business School students recently completed an internship at Ingram AudioVisual Solutions (Ingram AV) to implement their strategy created during a Management Consultancy Project.
Staff wellbeing is key to social enterprise success
Dr Wee Chan Au, Lecturer in Management Practice, explores the realities for staff working in social enterprises who often feel unfulfilled despite their dedication.
Promoting neurodiversity to address the global mental health crisis
Dr Josephine Go Jefferies delves into the transformative potential of neurodiversity in mental health and marketing strategies.
The role of the banking system in preserving biodiversity
Dr Nikolaos Papanikolaou, Senior Lecturer in Finance, discusses the need for banks to invest in projects that promote biodiversity.
Career coaching at Bloomberg: professional insights for postgraduate students
Postgraduates from Newcastle University Business School explored financial careers at Bloomberg's London HQ, guided by NUBS alumnus Cameron Bateman.
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How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses
In this article for The Conversation, Erwei Xiang - Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Newcastle University - examines the impact of rising interest rates on UK businesses
Reconceptualising university contribution to knowledge exchange
A special issue of Studies in Higher Education, co-edited by Dr Chiara Marzocchi, Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is reconceptualising university contribution to knowledge exchange.
Becoming an ‘Inclusive’ Leader: What does this mean?
In this article, Dr. Nicola Patterson and Professor Sharon Mavin discuss the meaning of inclusive leadership and its importance.
Mind the Gap: can mentoring power up your employees and business?
Discover how mentoring can boost employees and businesses, with insights from Dr Amy Stabler, Senior Lecturer in Leadership Development and Coaching and Mentoring.
Newcastle University Business School confirmed as world-class
Newcastle University Business School has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on postgraduate business education.
Alumni Celebrations: Reconnecting in China
In April 2023, Alumni Relations Manager Rebecca Stobbs visited China to reconnect with our alumni community. Read all about her experience.
Comment: Buy now pay later: Klarna is courting young shoppers with Paris Hilton and TikTok-style algorithms – here’s why it’s a problem
In this article from The Conversation, Jehana Copilah-Ali and Jane Brown look at potential issues with the BNPL service
MBA Business in Action: putting theory into practice with national businesses
Newcastle University Business School’s MBA students recently took part in a two-week learning experience. Business in Action saw them meet and support various regional and national businesses.
Meet our neighbours: Motivait
Meet our neighbours is a new series for Arches, where we showcase one of our neighbours based within the recently developed Helix site.
Meet the Joint Directors of Student Recruitment
NUBS alumni Jo Clark and Rebecca Casey have recently been appointed as Joint Directors of Student Recruitment. We talked to them about their new role and what they hope to achieve.
In conversation with Ashleigh King
Creative Entrepreneur, podcaster and 2020 MBA alumna Ashleigh King discusses how ADHD affects her work and life.
Comment: Changing banks' CSR reporting could prevent future failings
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Erwei (David) Xiang discusses why strengthened corporate social reporting can help banks’ financial stability during the current crisis.
Trench Networks Limited: A successful partnership with Newcastle University Business School
North East-based Trench Networks Limited worked with several MBA students on a business challenge which yielded positive outcomes for all involved.
Informing policy for the creative industries
Newcastle University and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) have been named as new hosts of the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (Creative PEC).
Success as Newcastle University Business School hosts 5th Alternative Accounts Europe Conference
In January, Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) hosted the 5th Alternative Accounts Europe (AAE) Conference. It attracted over 40 delegates who travelled within the UK and internationally including Japan, Canada, France, Australia and Ireland.
Wealth management company Fairstone to recognise student success in new three-year partnership
Newcastle University Business School and the School of Computing have committed to a new partnership with the North East-based firm which will recognise top-performing students.
Professor Stuart Barnes ranked as leading academic in the field of business and management
Professor Stuart Barnes, Professor of Marketing, has been ranked #405 in the world and #66 in the UK by Research.com in their 2023 ranking of Best Scientists in the arena of Business and Management.
Newcastle University Business School appoints new chair of International Advisory Board
Dennis Shuler has been appointed as the new Chair of Newcastle University Business School’s International Advisory Board
Entrepreneur Debra Leeves announced as new Goldman Professor
Serial entrepreneur, Debra Leeves, has been appointed as this year’s David Goldman Visiting Professor of Innovation and Enterprise at Newcastle University.
Success with Sage: How businesses can engage with Newcastle University Business School
Our ongoing collaboration with The Sage Group plc has seen an MBA student support the development and expansion of an adult education training programme.
Meet Stewart Robinson, the Dean of Newcastle University Business School
Professor Stewart Robinson was appointed to the role of Dean of Newcastle University Business School in July of last year, joining us from Loughborough University where he was Dean of the School of Business and Economics.
Researching the adapting rural economy
Two Business School academics have received funding from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) to support the rural economy and its communities.
Business School alumnus joins AACSB class of 2023 Influential Leaders
Dr Tam Robert Nguyen receives Influential Leaders award from AACSB International (AACSB) for societal impact.
Meet our neighbours: The People’s Kitchen
Meet our neighbours is a new series for Arches, where we showcase one of our neighbours based within the recently developed Helix site.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the future of work?
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of working life. Abigail Marks, Professor of the Future of Work, writes about the findings of her project focussing on the experience of homeworking.
Discover MBA Scholarships with Faith Dada
Faith Dada received the MBA 2022 Advancing Women in Leadership Scholarship.
Senior leader Master’s student awarded OBE in New Year Honours list
Sharon Jandu, Strategic Leadership MSc student at Newcastle University Business School, has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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Three ways your business can improve customers' trust in its financial services
We share findings from our FinTrust project and highlight three ways your business can improve trust in its financial services, as well as some bonus tips.
Recent graduate's fintech start-up goes global, supplying over $100 Million in funding to financial traders within its first year
Recent graduate Nicholas Hall co-founded Stocknet Institute with his business partner Aaron Wright at just 21 years old whilst studying a BA in Business Management at Newcastle University Business School.
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Business School MBA programme recognised amongst the world's most sustainable
Newcastle University Business School has achieved a top 40 ranking in the Better World MBA 2022 rankings.
Student success at this year's Future Focus: Careers Conference
Newcastle University Business School students enjoyed a busy week at this year’s Future Focus: Careers Conference which proved to be a huge success.
Meet Newcastle University Business School’s new Dean: Stewart Robinson
Professor Stewart Robinson was appointed to his new role as Dean of Newcastle University Business School in July of this year, joining us from Loughborough University where he was Dean of the School of Business and Economics.
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Edward Snowden lawyer, Robert Tibbo, says education is key to responsible leadership
World-renowned human rights lawyer and Visiting Professor at Newcastle University Business School, Robert Tibbo, explains to MBA learners why ongoing education is key to building a holistic and responsible foundation in leadership.
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Newcastle University Business School establishes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group
Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) has established an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group to ensure fair treatment and opportunities for all staff and students.
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Business School is first IPSERA Regional Centre of Competence in the UK
Newcastle University Business School (NUBS) is the first International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA) Regional Centre of Competence in the UK.
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Why do we tax the identities of equality champions?
Writing for Wonke, Emily Yarrow argues that poorly resourced and under-recognised work on equality charters leads to some paying a hefty price.