Can Air Pollution Cloud Your Business Judgement?
Air pollution, researchers say, adversely impacts managers’ mood, judgement, and decision-making on corporate investments. As a result, firms are risking their profits.
BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 – North America
When QS Quacquarelli Symonds and Times Higher Education partnered to publish their first THE-QS World University Ranking in 2004, Harvard University ranked #1. Nearly twenty years later, Harvard is still at the top, but not in either of the rankings that QS and THE now publish separately.
Why Multisensory Menus Are A Win-Win For Restaurants And Customers
Caviar and bacon sandwiches are both loved by foodies for their flavour. Or as Emily in Paris might tweet in the hit Netflix series, Butter + Chocolate = ??. Research from INSEAD and UBC Sauder shows how can we revolutionise the art of enjoying more while spending less, and bolster the bottom line rather than the waistline.
Want To Digitally Transform Your Business? Let The Games Begin
Digital transformation brings new rules, skills and strategy. For businesses striving to keep up with the competition, new research from Vlerick Business School suggests gamesmanship can help.
Why Small Businesses Make A Big Difference
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) account for around 90% of all firms and are responsible for 50% of employment globally. The Dean of Oxford's Saïd Business School, Soumitra Dutta says their potential for economic and social impact must not be underestimated or underappreciated.
How Can The Music Industry Help Artists? Bye Bye A Slice Of The Pie
The “Big Three” major recording labels continue to dominate the music industry, to the detriment of most artists. Research points to exploitive contracts, unfair royalty splits, and lack of rights to songs. But recording labels can be successful by being more fair and transparent rather than exploiting artists.
BlueSky Ranking Of University Rankings 2022/23 – Asia & Oceania
Chinese universities now fill 8 of the top 30 places in the BlueSky Thinking Ranking of University Rankings 2022/23 – Asia & Oceania, which is the first league table to combine the annual results of the four global university rankings compiled by THE, QS, US News and ARWU Shanghai.
Levelling Up Needs Local Solutions
Too often the "levelling up" debate has revolved around high-profile infrastructure projects, such as High Speed 2, but research shows that effective solutions don't need to be either expensive or complex.
Tech & Innovation ›
More Than Three Quarters Of Business Schools Now Include AI On The Curriculum
With AI adoption gaining momentum, business schools have an opportunity to position themselves at the forefront of innovation. However, as the findings above suggest, this transformation also requires clear policies, ethical considerations, and a commitment to preparing students for the AI-driven workplaces of tomorrow.
Planning to Hit The January Sales? Beware Of AI Product Reviews
Are we being tricked by overly positive and potentially misleading AI reviews when shopping online? Research explores the limitations of using AI to provide product feedback
Do Image Reviews Always Show The Full Picture?
What convinces you to buy, when shopping online? If it's not down to price its often reviews. Research shows that when images are included in a review this can sometimes decrease its helpfulness.
Why Klarna Might Be Making You Spend More
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions like Klarna and Afterpay have been growing in popularity in recent years, enabling shoppers to spread the payment for a product over multiple paychecks. But instead of helping you better manage your money, could these payment schemes actually be encouraging you to spend more?
StartUp Culture ›
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Guillaume Dumont
Great ideas and ethically sound intentions don’t always equate to success. How can socially motivated entrepreneurs ensure that their aspirations can be realised, endure, and create the impact they wish to leave upon the world? Enter Guillaume Dumont
6 Essential Skills for Gen-Z Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
Gen Z now makes up an increasing percentage of the global workforce. They spent their formative years affected by the pandemic and mass social movements. We explore what skills they need in the modern workforce to get by effectively.
How Can We Better Support Refugees – And How Can They Support Us?: Research Roundup
We're sharing some of the vital research being done by business schools and universities all around the globe that both highlight the hardships and discrimination that refugees face, and recognise the multiple benefits to communities and economies that refugees can bring if given the chance.
We All Want To Be More Sustainable – But What Does ‘Sustainable’ Even Mean?
Research reveals that sustainability means different things to different people... how can companies get it right when adapting their products to be more eco-friendly?
Better Business ›
Women Aren’t Safe – Even In The Corporate World
Male violence towards women is at an all-time high globally, and women’s rights are increasingly under threat. But are women even safe in the corporate world?
9 Top Business School Programmes Launching in 2025
Here’s a glimpse into some of the best new bachelor’s, master’s, MBA and executive education business school programmes to look out for in 2025.
Our Best Reads of 2024
As 2025 approaches, we look back over the last twelve months, exploring which articles you've been paying the most attention to. Our most popular pieces from 2024 can be found here - which ones did you miss?
Planning to Hit The January Sales? Beware Of AI Product Reviews
Are we being tricked by overly positive and potentially misleading AI reviews when shopping online? Research explores the limitations of using AI to provide product feedback
World View ›
BlueSky Ranking of Economics Rankings 2024
Which are the best universities in the world for Economics? BlueSky Thinking has the Ranking of Economics Rankings 2024, compiling the results of the major global subject rankings published by THE, QS and US News,
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Roland Erne
How much of an influence have labour movements played in the development of democracy and welfare states? We sit down with Roland Erne to discuss his latest book and it's implications for policymakers
The Dark Side Of Daylight Savings
When a country begins its Daylight-Saving Time the value of its currency depreciates, reducing its strength in international markets, new research finds.
Would A Trump Presidency Damage The US Economy?
Republican presidential candidates often made a pro-business case, and many voters believe them, but all signs point toward democratic presidents performing better in managing the economy Why? New research helps to solve the puzzle
CSR & Sustainability ›
Consumers Are More Forgiving If Faulty Products Are Green
Are you more likely to forgive companies for product faults if they've put the effort into making it eco-friendly? Research says "yes", but there are limitations...
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Guillaume Dumont
Great ideas and ethically sound intentions don’t always equate to success. How can socially motivated entrepreneurs ensure that their aspirations can be realised, endure, and create the impact they wish to leave upon the world? Enter Guillaume Dumont
We All Want To Be More Sustainable – But What Does ‘Sustainable’ Even Mean?
Research reveals that sustainability means different things to different people... how can companies get it right when adapting their products to be more eco-friendly?
Are Businesses Really Tackling Climate Change?
Research finds that the emissions pathways of most companies sit at odds with the targets of the Paris Agreement, hindering the ability for countries to meet nationally-held climate goals.
Learning & Careers ›
More Than Three Quarters Of Business Schools Now Include AI On The Curriculum
With AI adoption gaining momentum, business schools have an opportunity to position themselves at the forefront of innovation. However, as the findings above suggest, this transformation also requires clear policies, ethical considerations, and a commitment to preparing students for the AI-driven workplaces of tomorrow.
9 Top Business School Programmes Launching in 2025
Here’s a glimpse into some of the best new bachelor’s, master’s, MBA and executive education business school programmes to look out for in 2025.
Our Best Reads of 2024
As 2025 approaches, we look back over the last twelve months, exploring which articles you've been paying the most attention to. Our most popular pieces from 2024 can be found here - which ones did you miss?
Why Sabrina Carpenter Should Never Have Trusted Barry Keoghan, According To Research
Though being attractive can have plenty of benefits, there’s also a more sinister truth to beauty bias. Research shows that attractive individuals are seen as more trustworthy, than others, regardless of their behaviour.
Anxiety Over New Products Makes Us More Likely To Buy Them
According to a recent study from a leading business school, consumer worries shouldn’t be cause for concern for marketers, as research reveals a strong marketing strategy for new products is to induce a feeling of anxiety within the customer.
Is This The Beginning Of The End For Fast Fashion?
The fast fashion industry has been big business many years, but the next generation are changing the status quo. Concerned about the future of our planet, they're following fashion with a more sustainable attitude
SMEs That Invest In ESG Initiatives Are More Resilient
To encourage SMEs to engage sustainable practices it is important owners understand not only how ESG practices benefit society, but how they can benefit too
How Can The Music Industry Help Artists? Bye Bye A Slice Of The Pie
The “Big Three” major recording labels continue to dominate the music industry, to the detriment of most artists. Research points to exploitive contracts, unfair royalty splits, and lack of rights to songs. But recording labels can be successful by being more fair and transparent rather than exploiting artists.
Changing The Conversation About Fertility – Lina Chan, CEO & Founder at Parla
Lina Chan, Wharton MBA Class of 2009 Could you please tell me more about your venture – when was it […]
10 Most Influential Women In Graduate Management Education
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we share the stories of the influential women at the forefront of modern global management education.
Building To A Better Future – Franco Vietti And Furio Barzon, Co-Founders Of ZEB Technologies
For Earth Day we speak to we speak to Franco Vietti and Furio Barzon of ZEB Technologies, the start-up seeking to reduce the carbon footprint of growing towns and cities.
Psychotic, Greedy or Heroic – Which Boss Are You?
From, Psychotic, Incompetent or Greedy, to Good or even Heroic, “Fiction and the Identity of the Boss” profiles 100 bosses from film and TV, and categorises them under one of 10 different management types to understand how managers construct their identities.
Asking Yourself How Many Times You’ll Skip The Gym Is The Best Motivation To Go
We routinely set goals for ourselves, but despite this we’re not always the best at meeting them. But what if we were more honest about our personal downfalls? New research finds that honestly is the key to successfully meeting your goal.