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The challenge of scaling local identity in sustainable hospitality

Thursday, 5 Feb
UCL Centre for Sustainable Business Co-Director and Professor Paolo Taticchi has authored a new case study examining how Borgo Egnazia — a high-end hospitality destination in Puglia, Italy — launched its first structured sustainability programme in 2024 with the ambition to become a national leader in sustainable hospitality.
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IMB University Challenge: students retain crown in evening of knowledge sharing

Monday, 2 Feb
The IMB University Challenge 2026 brought together current students and alumni from UCL School of Management's BSc Information Management for Business programme for an exciting evening of trivia, friendly competition, and rich conversation. The event took place on Tuesday 27 January on Level 50 of One Canada Square, marking another memorable chapter in the IMB community calendar.
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UCL School of Management renews Athena Swan Bronze award

Thursday, 29 Jan
The UCL School of Management has successfully renewed its Athena Swan Bronze accreditation, reaffirming the School’s ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education.
Research

Stereotypes about how people think found to influence job roles

Thursday, 29 Jan
People hold clear stereotypes about the extent to which different groups think in big picture terms or in detailed ways, with those who are wealthier, middle aged and /or more spiritual usually thought of as being more abstract thinkers, according to new research by Felix Danbold.
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Serving on a prominent FTSE-100 board benefits men, but not women

Thursday, 29 Jan
Women who serve on the board of a prominent FTSE-100 firm are less likely to secure additional board roles, whereas men in the same positions are more likely to, finds new research from UCL School of Management.
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Delegation from Brazil visit UCL School of Management

Monday, 26 Jan
On Tuesday 20 January, UCL School of Management hosted BETT Brazil at UCL, an event that welcomed delegates from across Brazil to discuss the current and future trends in education, technology and sustainability.
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Management Science students tackle DHL operational challenges in Scenario Week

Thursday, 22 Jan
90 MSc Management students recently completed Scenario Week 2026, an intensive 5-day design sprint where teams developed implementable solutions to real operational challenges from DHL's Supply Chain.
In the Media

Why January is a popular time to quit

Thursday, 22 Jan
Speaking to The Independent, UCL School of Management Professor Anthony Klotz explores the difficulties of returning to a work environment after the intensity and emotion of the holiday period.
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UCL SoM concludes the Third Edition of Ukraine Lecture Series with a Pitch Day

Thursday, 15 Jan
The UCL School of Management hosted its third Pitch Day Competition on Wednesday 03 December, marking the conclusion of the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs for Ukraine Lecture Series 2025.
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New partnership delivers free entrepreneurship education across UK schools

Tuesday, 13 Jan
The UCL School of Management has recently partnered with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) and UCL’s Institute of Education (IOE) to bring free, digital entrepreneurship education to children and teenagers across the UK and beyond.
In the Media

Where to now? When promotions hit the ceiling

Thursday, 8 Jan
A recent Harvard Business Review article explores one of the toughest challenges leaders face – where do star-employees go when there is nowhere left to promote them? UCL School of Management Professor Anthony Klotz provides valuable insight.
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Vice President of EMEA and UK at Meta delivers inspirational talk on resilience

Wednesday, 7 Jan
Derya Matras, Vice President of Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the United Kingdom at Meta, visited Canary Wharf to deliver an inspirational speech titled, 'Navigating life’s mountains: A path to meaning and impact’. Speaking to a community of aspiring UCL students, alumni, staff and the Canary Wharf Connect community, Derya shared her journey by expressing her ongoing gratitude to her loving family, who continue to be her role model to this day.
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UCL School of Management to expand further in Canary Wharf

Wednesday, 7 Jan
The UCL School of Management is to further grow its presence at Canary Wharf, expanding to 150,000 square feet at the top of One Canada Square.