Latest news from Lancaster University Management School

19/02/16

Making a difference as a mentor

Acting as a mentor this year to not just one but nine current Lancaster students, Economics and Politics alumnus Ian Newman is a shining example of alumni generosity and of the mutual benefits of mentoring.
17/02/16

Chance to win with LUMS and The Economist’s Brightest Minds MBA Scholarship Contest

Lancaster University Management School is one of 13 top business schools from around the world taking part in The Economist’s Brightest Minds MBA Scholarship Contest.

16/02/16

New Doctorate of Management programme to help senior managers develop

A new part-time alternative to a PhD, aimed at research-orientated practitioners in the field of management, has been launched by Lancaster University Management School.
15/02/16

Text analytics mines corporate reports for fraud

Regulators are using text analytics to identify fraudulent information revealed in annual reports, Steve Young reports on the ACCA website.
03/02/16

On the front line of the fight against disease

Meet the LUMS alumnus using his business knowledge to help accelerate scientific advances.
03/02/16

Wave 2 Growth Hubs programme gains recognition at AACSB International event

The Wave 2 Growth Hubs programme, led by Lancaster University, has been highlighted in a prestigious international initiative.
02/02/16

The human cost of Zika is clear, but will Brazil’s economy suffer too?

Economist Geraint Johnes reflects on other outbreaks to get to grips with the likely impacts of Zika.
02/02/16

How do celebrity chef campaigns motivate change?

James Cronin and Gillian Hopkinson explore if, and how, celebrity chef campaigns effect change in the Journal of Marketing Management.
02/02/16

Market economy status for China after 2016?

LUMS economist Dr Maurizio Zanardi was an expert speaker at a meeting of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, which took place on 28 January. Dr Zanardi discussed the economic implications of granting market economy status to China.
01/02/16

Project Management students embark on world record challenge

Could you break a world record? That was the challenge put before a class of postgraduate students last term.
29/01/16

Entrepreneurship academics win Journal of Small Business Management award

Dr Josip Kotlar and Professor Alfredo De Massis have received the Journal of Small Business Management (JSBM) Editor's Choice Award. 
26/01/16

Professor Ian Walker on BBC Radio 4

As the search continues for the winner of the recent National Lottery jackpot, Professor Ian Walker explains what happens next. 
25/01/16

Have your say on family business

Does your family run a business? If so, LUMS researchers want just a few minutes of your time.
25/01/16

How smaller universities can punch above their weight

Lancaster Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research Stephen Decent discusses how some disciplines at Lancaster, including the Management School, outperformed larger universities in the research excellence framework. 
25/01/16

Lancaster MBA rises to 35th in FT Global MBA Ranking 2016

In the latest Financial Times Global MBA Ranking, the Lancaster MBA is ranked 4th in the UK, 1st in the UK for Salary Increase and 35th in the world overall – a rise of 15 places.
19/01/16

Solving the county cricket fixtures: half human, half computer

Cricket Yorkshire explains how a computer program developed by Professor Mike Wright is used to draw up the county cricket fixtures. 
19/01/16

European Master in Management gives students a triple degree advantage

Lancaster University Management School is delighted to announce a unique partnership with top French business school, EMLYON, and the prestigious Munich School of Management to offer a postgraduate degree with a difference.
13/01/16

Saatchi & Saatchi's Kevin Roberts visits Lancaster MBA

Lancaster MBA students had a unique opportunity to work with one of the most dynamic business leaders in the world earlier this week.
13/01/16

Aspiring business entrepreneurs impress at FLUX competition

Teams of aspiring business entrepreneurs have competed in FLUX - the UK’s leading student business competition - at Lancaster University.
13/01/16

Do public sector workers really take more sick leave?

The picture is more complex than George Osborne lets on, says Stephen Bevan. 
12/01/16

Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business seeks Research Associate

The Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business at Lancaster University is seeking a 12-month Research Associate who will look at the economics of climate change. 
08/01/16

Chairman of Beaverbrooks to share his advice with leading businesses

The Chairman of family-owned jewellers Beaverbrooks will share his secrets to a successful business during an upcoming talk.
22/12/15

EPSRC-funded PhD studentships in Operational Research offered

The Department of Management Science is looking to recruit up to four researchers in the fields of Optimisation, Forecasting and Simulation.
21/12/15

Microsoft thought-leader shares ideas with Lancashire entrepreneurs

Microsoft's Distinguished Technical Evangelist James Whittaker returned to the Management School last week to share his insights on the Internet of Things with a select audience.