Strathclyde Business School’s activities and people garnered more press mentions this month, including:
‘We must acquire taste for success’ (Edinburgh Evening News, 27.06.12). This was an article about about the results of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report. It was also mentioned in:
‘Raise your glass to a spirited idea’ (The Independent, 28.06.12), an article about the MBA 25, launched in partnership with William Grant & Sons whisky distillers. Business School Dean Professor Susan Hart is quoted.
‘I went from owning my own flat to homeless...this £40k payout is for me and those who will come after me’ (Daily Record, 06.07.12), an article on Scottish legal case in which a woman successfully sued her former partner when she became homeless after their relationship ended. Professor Robert Wright, Business, comments on the possible implications of the case.
‘How immigration could revitalise Scotland’ (Scotsman, 07.07.12) looks at the impact of immigration includes reference to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report with comments from its author, Professor Jonathan Levie.
‘CBFS MSc partner 2nd in UK rankings’ (Oman Daily Observer, 08.07.12) on the launch of a masters programme at the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) in Oman – in partnership with Strathclyde. The article mentioned the department of Accounting and Finance coming second in the UK rankings in the Good University Guide and fourth in the Complete University Guide.
‘Top city students honoured’ (Evening Times, 06.07.12) focuses on students who have been honoured by an awards programme set up by the International Financial Services District to highlight the talent emerging from Glasgow’s universities. Among them was Strathclyde’s Julie Wilson, who achieved first class honours in finance.
‘Exchange of views needs role models’ (Business Herald, 10.07.12) is an interview with John Anderson, Chief Executive of the Entrepreneurial Exchange and Business School Visiting Professor. It refers to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report and includes quotes from its author, Professor Jonathan Levie.
‘Bank acts while Osborne idles’ (Herald, 10.07.12) reports on the UK Government’s current fiscal policy and refers to the latest economic commentary by the Fraser of Allander Institute.
‘Glasgow financial services students recognised’ (Financial Times, 10.07.12) reports on students who have been honoured by an awards programme set up by the International Financial Services District to highlight the talent emerging from Glasgow’s universities. Among them, as before, was Strathclyde’s Julie Wilson, who achieved first class honours in Finance.
‘ “Signs of slowdown” in Scottish economy’ (BBC News online, 12.07.12) reported the Business Survey results from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce. The survey is conducted in conjunction with the Fraser of Allander Institute and reports weakening activity in the Scottish economy. It also received numerous other press mentions, including in the Daily Mail, The Herald, BBC Radio Scotland.
‘Prestigious appointment and honour for St Andrews professor’ (Fife Today, 17.07.12) focused on the appointment of Professor Peter McKiernan, Business, as regional head to oversee planning of reforms to post-16 education in West Lothian. The report also noted he has received a Fellowship from the European Academy of Management.
‘Saltire call for student Chloe’ (Ayrshire Post, 06.07.12) is one of several articles in the local press about the success of the Saltire interns at Strathclyde University. This article focuses on business student Chloe McKechnie who is among 30 Strathclyde students to have gained a Saltire Foundation Internship place- the most any single institution has had in the programme’s history.
‘Five bright entrepreneurial spirits’ (Cambridge News, 17.07.12) profiles a number of local entrepreneurs including Sam Bose, Business School alumnus and founder of sustainable infrastructure company AquaMW.
‘Scotland’s economy lags behind rest of UK’ (Herald, 19.07.12) is an article on the recent GDP figures and the position of the Scottish economy which also refers to economic commentary by the Fraser of Allander Institute and includes comments from Professor Brian Ashcroft, Business.
'Glasgow to lead £3m European energy future' (Fresh Business Thinking, 20.07.12) was an article about how, in partnership with Glasgow City Council, ScottishPower and three European cities, Strathclyde will lead the ‘STEP-UP’ project to develop innovative energy ventures in Glasgow and throughout Europe. Includes comments from the Principal, Professor Sir Jim McDonald.
“I’m not bothered about titles. If the buck stops with you, the buck stops regardless of what people call you.” (The Herald, 23.07.12) is an interview with chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society and University Business School alumna, Kath Mainland.