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  • Doing business by meeting societal needs

    Abel Diaz Gonzalez on the challenges social entrepreneurs face, how he contributes to a supportive ecosystem for such entrepreneurs, how his students make him optimistic for the future and why UM gets to host the next IABS conference “Redesigning business for the common Good”.

    Abel Diaz
  • Do university rankings really matter?

    In recent years, there has been quite some debate surrounding the value of rakings. So the question is: do university rankings really matter that much? Fair question. In this article, SBE’s Dean Mariëlle Heijltjes and SBE’s Associate Dean Gaby Odekerken weigh in on the subject.

    SBE Rankings
  • Are Dutch Social Housing Institutions Ready for Rising Flood Risks?

    Imagine waking up one morning to find your neighborhood submerged in water. Streets are rivers, homes are islands, and the damage is irreversible. This is not just a dystopian scenario; it is an increasing reality for many. Climate change has intensified extreme weather events, and for the...

    Are Dutch Social Housing Institutions Ready for Rising Flood Risks?
  • Alumni success stories: Stella Shukla

    Read our latest interview with Stella Shukla, SBE-Alumna and now managing consultant in digital transformation, who shares how a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on experience has defined her path from student to consultant. Stella’s roles at Atos and KPMG laid a foundation in consulting, which...

    Stella Shukla
  • Can Paychecks Drive Purpose?

    In today’s business world, companies are under increasing pressure to embrace environmental and social responsibility, not just as an act of goodwill but as a fundamental business strategy. Yet, while corporate sustainability goals are plastered across glossy annual reports, what drives the leaders...

    Can Paychecks Drive Purpose?