Latest news from Lancaster University Management School

10/02/17

Dr Marian Iszatt-White explains how PhDs can add real value to businesses

High-level research belongs just as  much in the corridors of the workplace  as it does in universities. In a world where collaboration and the impact of research matters more than ever, Marian Iszatt-White explains how organisations can take advantage of new attitudes and more flexible offerings. 

 
10/02/17

Professor Monideepa Tarafdar uncovers the dark side of ICT

Psychologically, we’re still cave people in a digital world.  We can’t expect people to turn into cybernauts unaffected by all its threats and strains. But, as Monideepa tarafdar argues, it’s possible for employees to find their own healthy ’flow’ and adapt to working with ‘digital colleagues’ for better productivity and performance.
30/01/17

This Lancaster MBA is building a network of wind-powered data centers in Europe

BusinessBecause talks to Karl Rabe, founder and CEO of Windcloud.
24/01/17

LUMS team awarded at global Family Enterprise Case Competition (FECC)

A team of LUMS students competed in an international Family Enterprise competition earlier this month, with two winning awards.
16/01/17

Chair in Leadership Vacancy

The Department of Leadership and Management is seeking an influential and dynamic senior colleague to support the development of research, publications and teaching in leadership at Lancaster.
12/01/17

Study finds ‘negligible’ link between CEO pay and good company performance

A major new study by Weijia Li and Steven Young has found that the link between CEO pay and corporate value creation in the UK remains ‘negligible at best’.
11/01/17

Why Istanbul is struggling to become an international financial centre

Does the Turkish government have ulterior motives in its attempt to make Istanbul a global financial centre?
10/01/17

LUMS Professor joins Innovation Caucus

A LUMS Professor of Entrepreneurship has been invited to join a new initiative.
03/01/17

Challenges facing HR Directors of UK firms in 2017

Emeritus Professor Paul Sparrow is quoted in this article on the impact of Brexit on HR.
03/01/17

Bosses 'do not deserve bumper pay packets', study finds

The link between what bosses are paid and a company's financial performance is "negligible", according to new research conducted by LUMS academics. 
20/12/16

David Hofmeyr receives Kingsman Prize

The winner of this year’s Kingsman Prize has been named as David Hofmeyr.
20/12/16

Ian Gordon interviewed on BBC Radio Lancashire

Ian Gordon, Director of Executive Education at Lancaster University Management School, was interviewed on BBC Radio Lancashire on 19th December, discussing transforming productivity to boost business growth.
16/12/16

Students and staff honoured by fellow students

Dr Ioannis Thanos and Alison Currie are the winners of this year’s LUMS Staff Member of the Year awards.
16/12/16

LUMS graduate receives Alumni Award

A LUMS graduate has received an Alumni Award at the December graduation ceremonies.
16/12/16

Gian Fulgoni receives Honorary Degree

Global entrepreneur Gian Fulgoni has been made an honorary Doctor of Science in the recent graduation ceremony.
15/12/16

Local business people learn how to supercharge their creativity

If there is one thing vital to success, it’s creativity - that was the message of a Masterclass delivered by Microsoft’s James Whittaker at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) this week.
13/12/16

Sam Packwood awarded inaugural PwC Assaf Lennon Memorial Essay Prize

A second year BBA student has become the inaugural winner of the PwC Assaf Lennon Memorial Essay Prize.
13/12/16

The Fight for Beauty: The Professor Sir Roland Smith CEO Lecture 2016

The fight for beauty must be revived.
12/12/16

Lancaster University Management School ranked 11th in the UK

The latest Financial Times business school rankings have placed LUMS 11th in the UK and 48th in Europe. 
08/12/16

The Work Foundation launches Commission on Good Work

The Work Foundation, part of Lancaster University, has launched a brand new “Commission on Good Work”.
05/12/16

MBA graduate finds the recipe for success

Nauman Mirza, founder of EatOye!, talks about his venture, its acquisition by Foodpanda and how the MBA helped him.
29/11/16

Can an entrepreneurial spirit be taught or is it innate?

Nigel Lockett discusses the importance of experience in the creation of an entrepreneur.
21/11/16

LUMS Professor receives Michael R. Losey award

Professor Paul Sparrow, Emeritus Professor of International HRM, has received this lifetime achievement award for his research on HR strategy and international HRM.
15/11/16

LUMS graduate now runs the coolest government start-up in the world

Kaspar Korjus is leading the way with his innovative virtual residency project in Estonia.