Latest news from Lancaster University Management School

14/11/16

Lancaster University helps Lancashire careers consultancy make Far East break-through

Lancaster University has helped a Lancashire careers consultancy launch a new service tailored for the huge Chinese market.
09/11/16

Losing the Presidency: The role of Gender Politics in Hillary Clinton’s downfall

Dr Valerie Stead looks at the role which sexism and gender have played in the US Election. 
09/11/16

Warburtons sustainability leader shares insight with undergraduates

Students had a chance to learn about the practical side of sustainability this week when Michael McDermott, Corporate Sustainability Manager at Warburtons, came to share his insights.
08/11/16

New business programme for North-West manufacturers will help tackle nation's productivity

The pilot of a new 12-month employer-led programme for business professionals commencing in January 2017 will focus on raising productivity in the UK's advanced manufacturing sector – beginning with an emphasis in the North West.
01/11/16

Life-saving with Project Management

Heroic alumnus Gavin Reid recalls how his LUMS studies helped him in a dangerous situation.
31/10/16

Professor Glazebrook becomes an INFORMS Fellow

We would like to congratulate Distinguished Professor Kevin Glazebrook, of the Department of Management Science, on this award in recognition of his exceptional accomplishments in operations research and management sciences.

 
17/10/16

Academic positions in the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics is currently seeking academics with research interests in industrial economics, macroeconomics and financial economics.
14/10/16

Students meet World Business Leaders in Chennai

Thirteen undergraduates have arrived back to Lancaster after spending a week in India at the prestigious World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) annual meeting.
13/10/16

Lancaster MBA ranks highly in latest Economist ranking

Lancaster has ranked at 6th in the UK and 35th in the world for students’ educational experience in the Economist MBA ranking 2016.
11/10/16

LUMS welcomes International Students

The Management School welcomed international exchange students from across the globe at an event last week.
29/09/16

Marketing academic receives Best Paper Award

Dr Rebecca Liu, a lecturer in the Department of Marketing, has received an award from the British Academy of Management.
28/09/16

Top five rankings for Accounting and Finance and Business Studies

Two subject areas at LUMS have been highly ranked by The Times. 
27/09/16

The Arctic is the real barometer of global risk

Professor Gail Whiteman from the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business discusses Arctic ice melt and its impact on business.
27/09/16

Passionate about people

Human dynamo Olufunke Amobi - affectionately known as Funke - talks about her experience as an MBA alumna and the newest member of LUMS Advisory Board.
26/09/16

LUMS home to two top HR thinkers

Two Lancaster academics have been recognised by HR Magazine in their list of HR Most Influential Thinkers 2016.
23/09/16

Professor Hendry becomes Principal Fellow of the HEA

We’d like to congratulate Professor Hendry, of the Management Science Department, on receiving this prestigious award in recognition of her significant achievements and vast contribution to the HE Sector on a local, national and international level.

 
21/09/16

Human Resources Masters programmes gain CIPD accreditation

Two Masters programmes in Human Resources have secured accreditation from a leading industry body.
21/09/16

Why Britain should play the long game with its Brexit strategy

With patience and a degree of moral ambivalence, the UK may find an EU that is increasingly open to the idea of free trade without free movement of people says Kim Kaivanto.
20/09/16

Report highlights economy boosting Lancaster University programme

A new report highlights the economic and political impact of a ground-breaking Lancaster University programme.
16/09/16

The Arctic just had the warmest winter on record. The repercussions will be global

What happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic, explain Gail Whiteman and Jeremy Wilkinson.
16/09/16

Forget the FTSE 500: the Arctic is the real barometer of global risk

Rapid changes in the Arctic are a warning sign that our social-ecological-economic system is out of whack, argue Gail Whiteman and Jeremy Wilkinson.
16/09/16

Greenland’s ice sheets are disappearing faster than predicted - here’s why you should care

Gail Whiteman and Konrad Steffen outline three key reasons why melting in Greenland poses significant global economic risks.
16/09/16

Academics to unlock patient information to create a healthier North West

Academics from across Lancaster University are coming together on a ground-breaking £20m initiative using data and technology in revolutionary ways to improve patient care and ultimately save lives in the North of England. 
16/09/16

LUMS goes to WBCSD at Chennai

Ten LUMS students have been given the opportunity to learn about sustainable development at the annual meeting of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in Chennai.