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”.
The Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (KHMW) has appointed SBE Professor Lisa Brüggen as a scientific member.
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.
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...
On 10 February, Prof Mark Sanders will discuss "The economics of Sustainability and Resilience" in a lecture organised by Studium Generale Maastricht University.
One of the global challenges we face is to make the transition to a sustainable and resilient economy. What is sustainable development...
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...
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...
Anyone who follows the news often encounters headlines about machines taking over jobs. And indeed, automation is advancing. While machines have supported tasks for years, many can now make decisions independently. How will this evolution impact the labour market? What skills will we need? How can...
Ever wondered why fake news goes viral on social media? A recent study by researchers François t’Serstevens, Giulia Piccillo, and Alexander Grigoriev sheds light on this intriguing phenomenon. Here’s what they found and why it matters to us, especially as students navigating a digital world filled...
The Maastricht Business Days (MBD) have been a hallmark of the School of Business and Economics (SBE) since their inception in 1996, standing out as the most prestigious student recruitment event. Organized by SCOPE, the faculty’s dynamic study association, the MBDs connect over 600 students...
