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  • 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?
  • How will automation and AI affect our labour market?

    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...

    Mark Levels UMSL2024
  • Why Do People Share Fake News? A Quick Dive into the Psychology of Sharing

    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...

    SBE Researchers
  • Maastricht Business Days 2024: Building bridges between talent and opportunity.

    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...

    Maastricht Business Days november 2024
  • The School of Business and Economics celebrates 1,500 new graduates

    On Sunday, 24 November 2024, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) proudly celebrated the achievements of more than 1,500 graduates from bachelor’s and master’s programmes. The festive ceremonies, held at the MECC Maastricht, marked a significant milestone for the SBE...

    SBE graduates throwing their caps in the air
  • Sustainable Futures in the Making

    The world is facing challenges that demand urgent and comprehensive action. These grand challenges require us to rethink how we address long-term societal impacts. As these challenges intensify, there is a growing recognition that our ability to anticipate, prepare for, and shape future outcomes is...

    kiia strommer MORSE blog
  • Alumni success stories: Lisette van Doorn

    SBE alum Lisette van Doorn has dedicated her career to advancing leadership and education in real estate. As CEO of ULI Europe, she leads initiatives like the Global Leaders Programme, co-developed with Maastricht University and MIT, supporting mid-career professionals in real estate. Van Doorn...

    Lisette van Doorn