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Forum launches report on Right to Disconnect

Sunday, January 18, 2026

How we work, where we work and when we work have all been altered radically by technology. The benefits have been legion, not least in improved productivity and greater flexibility for workers. But there is a downside too in terms of a blurring of the boundaries between work and home life, leading in some cases to stress and burnout. >>

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Announcing the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation

Monday, January 12, 2026

Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) is delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI), a new hub dedicated to advancing educational excellence and innovation across our community. >>

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AMBS launches major report on digital pound

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Britons could be willing to adopt a digital pound – but only if it is well-incentivised and effectively communicated, according to a new report. >>

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AMBS extends 50% funding for Greater Manchester Leaders

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Alliance Manchester Business School is pleased to announce the extension of its 50% funding initiative for Executive Education short courses, continuing its commitment to widening access and supporting professional development for Greater Manchester-based leaders. >>

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HR Director and Alliance MBS Alumna appointed to Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Janine-Nicole Desai, Founder and Director of Outside Partner Ltd, has been appointed to the Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board. >>

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Alliance Manchester Business School takes lead on new standard for disaster volunteers

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Alliance Manchester Business School takes lead on new standard for disaster volunteers

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Covid-19, Recovering from COVID, Research
We need to make human rights popular again, says Lara Bianchi

We need to make human rights popular again, says Lara Bianchi

Thursday, April 6, 2017

I was recently in Brussels for a conference on digital rights on the very day that Theresa May signed the letter that triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

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Business and human rights, Research, School
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No guarantee that gender pay gap will close

Thursday, March 9, 2017

No guarantee that gender pay gap will close

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Expert commentary, Research, School
Female leadership can improve an organisation’s CSR, especially in the areas of diversity and governance, and gender based investment portfolio is now a new asset class, says Ser-Huang Poon

The positive impact of female leadership

Friday, February 3, 2017

Female leadership can improve an organisation’s CSR, especially in the areas of diversity and governance, and gender based investment portfolio is now a new asset class, says Ser-Huang Poon

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Research
Dr Lara Bianchi

President Trump’s refugee freeze has thrown the spotlight on the responsibilities of business to refugees, says Dr Lara Bianchi

Thursday, February 2, 2017

The reaction of the US business community to President Trump’s executive order barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US for 90 days – and blocking Syrian refugees for an indefinite period – has been notable.

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Business and human rights, Expert commentary, Research
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