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Alliance MBS launches new publication: Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Launched as part of our 60th anniversary celebrations, the book honours the School's proud legacy and ambitious future. >>

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Find the Master's that fits you at AMBS

Friday, September 26, 2025

Studying at Alliance Manchester Business School means choosing to study at a world-class business school with a reputation for diversity and excellence. Over the next few months, there will be several opportunities to explore the range of globally recognised master’s programmes we have on offer, from management to finance to sustainability. >>

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AMBS Advisory Board appoints business leader

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

We are delighted to announce that Alison Rodwell has been appointed to the Alliance Manchester Business School Advisory Board. Alison is currently the Director of Impact the Future Ltd, which works to promote good governance, and a Non-Executive Director at Sellafield in the nuclear industry, both based in the North West. >>

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AMBS retains leading position in QS Rankings for Masters programmes

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Alliance Manchester Business School has retained its position as one of the UK's leading business schools in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 and the Business Master's Rankings 2026. >>

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Professor Gerard Hodgkinson receives lifetime achievement award from British Academy of Management

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Gerard P. Hodgkinson, Professor of Strategic Management and Behavioural Science at AMBS, has been awarded the Richard Whipp Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Academy of Management (BAM) in recognition of his various contributions to the field and management research. >>

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Marketing and the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games Part 1

Marketing and the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Friday, August 5, 2016

The run up to the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been marred by much controversy and negative publicity, with athletes pulling out due to fears over the Zika virus, the doping scandal involving Russian athletes and concerns over Rio’s finances and preparedness for hosting the world’s premier sporting event.

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School
Northern Powerhouse – time to talk about skills

Northern Powerhouse – time to talk about skills

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

While much of the focus of the Northern Powerhouse has been on transport infrastructure, the central role of skills in driving the regional economy must be better recognised, says Damian Grimshaw, Professor of Employment Studies. He says developing, attracting and retaining skills will be key to successful outcomes from the wider initiative.

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School, Work and Equalities
Brexit consequences for North West

Brexit consequences for North West

Thursday, June 16, 2016

The prospects for the North West economy in the wake of a possible Brexit came under the spotlight as academics, policy advisers and business leaders debated the potential consequences at an event at Alliance MBS.

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School
Sponsorship activation at Euro 2016

Sponsorship activation at Euro 2016

Monday, June 13, 2016

Leah Gillooly, Lecturer in Marketing at Alliance Manchester Business School discusses the various elements of sponsorship within Euro 2016

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School
Venture Further 2016 winners - listing

Venture Further 2016 winners share £50k cash boost

Friday, June 10, 2016

Eight Manchester entrepreneurs have been awarded a slice of a £50,000 cash prize through Manchester Enterprise Centre’s Venture Further competition, to help drive progress in their start-ups.

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Enterprise, School
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