Host City Glasgow: out with shipyards, in with business services and technology (The Conversation, 23.07.14)
Article written by Kevin Kane, Strathclyde International Public Policy Institute, looking at Glasgow’s industrial growth past and present.
Let's get down to business… (The Sunday Post, 20.07.14)
Article regarding the effect independence in Scotland would have on business makes reference to research conducted by the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University.
Bumper spring for retailers (The Courier and Advertiser, 17.07.14)
Article relating to an improvement in the retail trade which was contained in a recent survey produced by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the University’s Fraser of Allander Institute.
Our economy is on the right track but hold cartwheels for now (The Herald, 17.07.14)
Article on the economic recovery in Scotland contains comments made by leading economist Jeremy Peat, a visiting professor at the University’s International Public Policy Institute. The article also refers to a recent survey produced by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the University’s Fraser of Allander Institute.
Skills shortages 'threatening growth' for business (BBC News Online, 17.07.14)
A survey, produced by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the University’s Fraser of Allander Institute, shows that Scotland’s manufacturing, construction, tourism and financial and business services sectors enjoyed growing demand in the last quarter, and have increased employment.
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Report highlights priority 'actions' needed to boost Scotland’s business performance (Daily Record, 15.07.14)
Professor Jonathan Levie, Business, is part of the Scottish REAP team that has produced a report outlining the improvements needed in Scotland to help the country become one of the most entrepreneurial and innovative economies in the world.
Rail line boosts west Highlands (Oban Times, 10.07.14)
A study by the Fraser of Allander Institute revealed the scale of First ScotRail’s contribution to the economy in the Forth Valley, Argyll and the Isles and Loch Lomond.
Free workspace and Fife support worth £1k plus (Business Journal, 01.07.14)
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report, compiled by Professor Jonathan Levie, Business, is mentioned in an article on support for start-up companies in Fife.
Welcome home for business (The Herald, 15.07.14)
The latest Fraser of Allander economic commentary is referred to in an article about increased inward investment by overseas company to projects in Scotland.
‘Yes’ vote will threaten jobs, Labour warns (Scottish Daily Express, 15.07.14)
Article on the potential risk to jobs in the event of independence refers to research conducted by Professor Brian Ashcroft, Business, that found 962,000 jobs in Scotland are linked to its membership of the UK.
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Ayrshire millions on track (Ayrshire Post, 11.07.14)
A study by the Fraser of Allander Institute revealed the scale of First ScotRail’s contribution to the economy in Ayrshire.
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Greece is the word when it comes to quality (Evening Times, 14.07.14)
Feature on Glasgow-based Greek online supermarket Agora. The owners Michael and Christina both studied International Management at Strathclyde.
Bank of Scotland PMI report: recovery ‘firmly embedded’ (BBC News Online, 14.07.14)
The latest Fraser of Allander forecast is mentioned in an article about the recovery of the Scottish private-sector economy.
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Jobs risk 'not price worth paying' (Express & Star, 14.07.14)
Article on the potential risk to jobs in the event of independence refers to research conducted by Professor Brian Ashcroft, Business, that found 962,000 jobs in Scotland are linked to its membership of the UK.
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Train operator directly enables more than 1515 jobs in Fife tourist industry (Fife and Kinross Extra, 11.07.14)
A study by the Fraser of Allander Institute revealed the scale of First ScotRail’s contribution to the tourist industry in Fife.
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Rail links generate millions for tourism (Helensburgh Advertiser, 10.07.14)
Article on Fraser of Allander Institute study of ScotRail’s impact on the Scottish economy.
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Al Basaidy returns to Oman Air in new operations role (Arabian Aerospace, 10.07.14)
Article on appointment of Business alumnus Abdulrahaman Al Busaidy as airline’s Chief Operating Officer.
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ScotRail’s boost to Ayrshire (Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 09.07.14)
Article on Fraser of Allander Institute study of rail company’s impact on the Scottish economy.
Scottish referendum uncertainty impacting UK oil and gas firms (Newcastle Journal, 09.07.14)
Article on the latest Oil and Gas Survey, issued by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Major role for Al Busaidy at Oman Air (Gulf Daily News, 10.07.14)
Article on appointment of Business alumnus Abdulrahaman Al Busaidy as airline’s Chief Operating Officer.
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Scotrail brings 16,000 jobs to Perthshire (Daily Record, 08.07.14)
Article on Fraser of Allander Institute study of rail company’s impact on the Scottish economy.
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ACCA asserts its stance on key sustainability policies (The Jakarta Post, 07.07.14)
Article on sustainability policy paper issued by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Includes comments by Dr Andrea Coulson, Business, in her capacity as Chair of the organisation’s Social Environmental Committee.
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ACCA asserts its stance on key sustainability policies (Yahoo! Finance, 07.07.14)
Article on sustainability policy paper issued by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Includes comments by Dr Andrea Coulson, Business, in her capacity as Chair of the organisation’s Social Environmental Committee.
The new prefabs that take just three weeks to build (Mail on Sunday, 06.07.14)
Article on the Wee House homebuilding company, co-founded by Business alumna Jennifer Hope.
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How much do you know about the mysterious memory? (The Nation, Sri Lanka, 06.07.14)
Article by Business alumna Nilooka Dissanayake on the science of memory.
More over-50s are becoming entrepreneurs (The Start Up Donut, 04.07.14)
Article about the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor UK report co-authored by Professor Jonathan Levie, Business. Includes comments from Professor Levie.
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The UK's two North Easts – moving closer together (Oil Earth, 03.07.14)
Article regarding an interest by companies to plug the gap in the oil and gas supply chain caused by the skills shortage refers to the findings of a study of the oil and gas sector by the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Rail firm in £168m boost (Evening Times, 03.07.14)
A study conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute examined the impact of ScotRail on the tourist industry, examining the specific contribution of key scenic routes.
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New generation of over 50s emerge as entrepreneurs (News Letter, 03.07.14)
Article about the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor UK report co-authored by Professor Jonathan Levie, Business. Includes comments from Professor Levie.
Prominent Global Leaders Serve on the AACSB International Board of Directors for 2014-2015 (Yahoo! News, 02.07.14)
Professor Susan Hart, Executive Dean of Strathclyde Business School, is part of the new board of directors of AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
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Survey shows record numbers of UK entrepreneurs aged 50 or older (Financial Times, 02.07.14)
Article about the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor UK report co-authored by Professor Jonathan Levie, Business. Includes comments from Professor Levie.
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Train operator ScotRail helps add £1.22 billion to the Scottish tourism industry every year, according to new study (Daily Record, 02.07.14)
A study conducted by the Fraser of Allander Institute examined the impact of ScotRail on the tourist industry, examining the specific contribution of key scenic routes.
Survey suggests Scottish economic recovery activity back to pre-recession levels (Daily Record, 02.07.14)
Article on the Bank of Scotland’s Business Monitor survey, managed by the Fraser of Allander Institute.
Melrose student recognised for outstanding exam result (Southern Reporter, 01.07.14)
Article on Business student Ross MacDonald, one of the winners in the annual International Financial Services District Glasgow awards.
Hitachi Data Systems: change in Swiss leadership (Money Cab, 01.07.14)
Article on IT firm’s appointment of Business alumnus Martin Schnider as General Manager for Switzerland.