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19 June 2025

Dr Lucrezia Nava looks at the phenomenon of ‘climate traps’, vicious cycles where short-term survival decisions deepen long-term climate vulnerability in an article first published...

12 March 2025

Dr Monica Tarsalewska explains how awarding stock options to CEOs can have the unintended consequence of increasing the likelihood of workplace misconduct

4 July 2024

In the second part of this series on boardroom effectiveness, Loretto Leavy, Professor Ruth Sealy and Dr Greg Molecke argue that it is crucial to understand...

1 July 2024

Loretto Leavy, Professor Ruth Sealy and Dr Greg Molecke give an overview of their work on how behavioural dynamics can be used to drive positive...

11 March 2024

A nuanced understanding of the limitations of AI’s dependence on the past in its use of data is essential, argues Professor Alan Brown

27 February 2024

It is vital for academics to speak science to power, from bona fide billionaires to hard-pressed policymakers, says Stuart Brocklehurst

30 January 2024

A large-scale study of publicly-listed firms by Professor Chendi Zhang emphasizes the need for adaptability in ESG investment strategies

9 November 2023

Seasoned entrepreneur James Herbert talks to Alan Brown, Professor in Digital Economy, about his career in software, technology and data and the current landscape of...

13 October 2023

Professor Alexandra Gerbasi emphasizes the importance of celebrating cultural diversity, particularly during Black History Month and the Global Festival, highlighting the transformative power of these...

10 October 2023

Dr Helena Fornwagner, Lecturer in Economics, writes about how gender and biological sex affect economic decision-making – and what the implications are for organisations.

18 September 2023

Professor Alex Gerbasi welcomes a new academic year and considers two key issues of climate change and AI.

8 September 2023

Will AI become truly conscious? Oliver Hauser argues that AI needs to undergo a process similar to evolution before it can be treated as a...

5 July 2023

Dr Ethan Addicott, Lecturer in Economics at UEBS and at the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute, discusses a new research project, funded by the...

22 June 2023

Alex Gerbasi outlines why an understanding of technology is crucial for business school students.

14 June 2023

We talk to Professor Ilke Inceoglu and colleagues Kirstin Furber, People Director at Channel 4 and Paul Devoy, CEO at Investors in People about their ongoing research into the Sunday Night...

25 May 2023

Explore the AI dilemma shaping our digital future with Professor Alan Brown. Discover risks, opportunities, and choices in pausing or advancing artificial intelligence.

10 May 2023

Professor Alexandra Gerbasi explains why being true to your values is so important at the University of Exeter Business School.

17 April 2023

What role do business schools play in helping address climate change and biodiversity loss – Laura Colombo and Onna Van Den Broek discuss current efforts...

21 March 2023

How do social networks work within businesses and organisations and what practical steps can you take to develop and maintain them? Professor Stefano Tasselli offers...

8 March 2023

Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen explores the barriers preventing women from entering the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and looks at what can be...

8 March 2023

On International Women’s Day 2023, Professor Ruth Sealy advises organisations on the three challenges to be aware of to develop and maintain diversity in the...

9 February 2023

Professor Alan Brown discusses the implications of AI technology such as ChatGPT and presents the key trends that are changing the way we live and...

30 January 2023

The importance of data in developing tools that could steer, monitor and improve circularity and its positive impacts must not be overlooked, writes Ryan Nolan...

20 January 2023

From AI to Sustainability, Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Dean of the University of Exeter Business School, looks at the five trends that will drive business education...

19 December 2022

As the year draws to a close, Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Dean of the University of Exeter Business School, reflects on the last 12 months and...

14 December 2022

Professor Mark Thompson, a Professor of Digital Economy in INDEX (Initiative for the Digital Economy), discusses how the public sector can be more effective and efficient by...

17 November 2022

As anyone who has watched the hit HBO series Succession will know, media companies must relentlessly innovate, if they are to survive at all. To...

16 November 2022

The Cop 27 currently happening in Egypt marks nearly 30 years since the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted. A key question...

15 November 2022

Stavros Polykarpou, Lecturer in Science, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship, discusses the lessons learned from the introduction of 3D printing at a UK hospital.

10 November 2022

In their new book, Annika Skoglund and Steffen Böhm show how climate activism is going on in all kinds of organisations, from multinational companies to...

24 October 2022

Dr Michelle Mahdon and Professor Kristin Cullen Lester discuss why organisations need a clearer understanding of internal networks.

11 October 2022

Professor Alan Brown looks at how digital technology is helping Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion.

6 October 2022

Steve McCorriston, Professor of Agricultural Economics, explains the factors behind food inflation and argues that, unlike previous crises, the cost of living is unlikely to...

26 September 2022

Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Dean of the University of Exeter Business School talks about the power of collaboration and interdisciplinary working in helping address societal and...

1 September 2022

In this podcast, we talk to Professor Saeema Ahmed-Kristensen from the INDEX Initiative for the Digital Economy, at the University of Exeter Business School. Saeema discusses her work...

7 July 2022

Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Executive Dean highlights some of the latest research from Exeter and its role in helping to address some of the most pressing...

26 May 2022

Niels Van Quaquebeke, Distinguished Research Professor, discusses why a different model of leadership is needed for effective humanitarian operations.

23 May 2022

Mohsen Mosleh discusses his research on social media disinformation and the challenges it presents for individuals and organisations.

11 May 2022

Professor Alexandra Gerbasi, Executive Dean looks at the role that technology and innovation plays in helping to solve complex environmental problems, and highlights some of...

8 April 2022

Dr Sebastian Tideman discusses his latest research on the role of gender in the aggressive questioning of CEOs during earnings conference calls.

8 April 2022

Professor Roger Maull, Academic Director of Exeter’s Digital Institute for Digital Economy (INDEX) in conversation with Molly Dobson, Country Manager UK & Ireland, Amazon Business,...

10 March 2022

8 March 2022

Ruth Sealy, Professor of Responsible Leadership and Director of Impact at University of Exeter Business School, gives her advice to leaders tackling the diversity agenda.

9 February 2022

Mining is essential.  You may not have thought about this, and that is fine.  The metals and other materials produced by mining are everywhere and...

1 February 2022

Professor Alex Gerbasi discusses her views on Responsible Leadership.

19 January 2022

The unprecedented events of the past two years have increased the pressure on organisations to accelerate the delivery of their digital strategies.

12 January 2022

Dr Alex Connock is the new Professor of Practice in the Business School, in Media and Artificial Intelligence. He argues that changes like streaming and...

25 November 2021

Dr. Sebastian Tideman explains his research on political affinity between countries and the effect that this has on cross-border company acquisitions.

25 November 2021

Professor Sarah Hartley and her two colleagues in Uganda, Professor Stella Neema and Chris Opesen discuss gene drive research for malaria control. Funded by the...

24 November 2021

After two weeks of negotiations, 40,000 participants and representations from 197 nations, what have we learned from COP26? And what can business schools do to help...

15 November 2021

I have never liked being Alan Brown. It feels like such a boring name. Too easily forgotten or confused with so many others with the...

13 October 2021

I remember the first time that I began to really understand the broad impact of the internet across all of our lives. Several years ago,...

6 October 2021

If the only certainties in life are death and taxes, we owe it to ourselves to live a good life, and we owe it to...

14 September 2021

Professor Stefano Pascucci looks at the pressures on the global food system and the role of insects as an alternative source of protein.

17 August 2021

The recent IPCC report is a critical update on the fight against climate change. Steffen Boehm, Professor in Organisation and Sustainability, considers its key findings...

18 July 2021

PPE saves lives but also creates vast amounts of waste. Professor Peter Hopkinson explains why a ‘circular’ approach is needed to tackle a new environmental...

13 July 2021

Dr Allen Alexander, Senior Lecturer in innovation at the University of Exeter Business School, argues that we need to think again about efficiency-at-scale advice to...

13 July 2021

Chendi Zhang, Director of the Exeter Sustainable Finance Centre, discusses the pros and cons of investing in ESG policies.

1 June 2021

Professor Stefano Pascucci and Amanda Goodwin introduce research being embarked upon for reducing food waste in Cornwall.

10 May 2021

Dr Edmond Awad discusses the moral and ethical issues of driverless cars and what it means for the development of AI.

22 April 2021

Just a few days ago I had my first Covid vaccination jab. After more than a year of various levels of lockdown, this seems like...

23 March 2021

The recently launched DIGIT Lab is a Next Stage Digital Economy Research Centre led by Exeter INDEX. Together with academic partners, the University of East...

18 March 2021

In our upcoming podcast, our panel of leading experts will be discussing the future of work. We will explore how work has changed in the...

8 March 2021

As we recognise International Women’s Day progress is being made. However, Professor Ruth Sealy reminds us there is still a huge amount of work to...

8 March 2021

Dr Jamie Gloor explores if real progress towards gender equality in organisations can be made by design.

8 February 2021

Professor Julian Jamison examines the social demographic factors and the need for a more tailored approach to managing the COVID pandemic.

3 February 2021

On Easter Sunday 1722, explorer Jorgen Roggeveen’s ship caught sight of the remote Island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), home of the now famous Moai...

20 January 2021

As more organisations look to Thought Leadership to share knowledge and enhance their reputations, this timely study by Will Harvey sets out some of the tensions and...

16 December 2020

Professor Julian Jamison and Dr Sam Wilkinson look at the need for a more holistic approach to managing the COVID pandemic.  

16 December 2020

Professor Ian Bateman discusses the importance of natural capital and how to measure it effectively.

9 December 2020

Professor Nav Mustafee discusses his research on helping to cut waiting times in the NHS. It is based on nudge theory and led to the...

18 November 2020

Dr Constantine Manolchev discusses his research on bullying and the lessons for managing harassment and negative behaviours within organisations.

25 October 2020

Alan Brown, Professor in Digital Economy outlines the lessons from the UK track and trace app.

19 October 2020

Oli Young, Chief Diversity Officer talks about the importance of Black History Month, and the long term importance of diversity and inclusion for all.

15 October 2020

Dr Inmaculada Adarves-Yorno, Senior Lecturer in Leadership Studies, discusses how COVID-19 has provided the whole world with unprecedented uncertainty. Government and companies have their own way...

13 October 2020

Ben Balmford, PhD Candidate, Land, Environment, Economics and Policy Institute, presents four valuable lessons from COVID-19 that can be applied to the climate change and...

13 October 2020

Dr Merryn Haines-Gadd, Postdoctoral Research Associate looks at the development of self-healing materials and how they could be used to develop more sustainable products.

25 September 2020

Professor Fiona Charnley discusses the importance of the circular economy, how it has been affected by COVID-19, and the establishment of a new national hub...

9 September 2020

19 August 2020

In the UK to deal with lack of exams during the Covid lockdown, they turned to automated decision making via algorithms. How did that work...

29 July 2020

Alan Brown, Professor of Digital Economy from the Exeter INDEX Centre provides an overview of the challenges and opportunities for digital transformation in light of...

3 July 2020

Professor Alex Gerbasi discusses virtual networking and how people have been building contacts and relationships during the Covid-19 lockdown. What lessons does it provide us...

25 June 2020

Mark Thompson is a Professor of Digital economy at the Exeter INDEX Centre. In this blog he puts forward three digital principles for how local...