Specialist distributor backs crucial business research
New research led by the University of Leeds and funded by specialist distributor Smiths News PLC will give businesses fresh insights into global trade.
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Leeds Confucius Institute opens for business
Leeds has joined an elite band of European universities with a specialist Confucius Institute dedicated to business and commerce.
China and the West
China's investment in the European Union is rising but remains a tiny fraction of the country's overseas investments, according to research from Leeds University Business School.
M&S Company Archive to open at University
The new Michael Marks Building, which will house M&S' full Company Archive and include expansion space for collections from the University library, opens its doors to the public on Friday 16th March.
Turning the key to economic recovery
Ana Botin, the CEO of Santander UK, will be delivering a guest lecture at Leeds University Business School in March on 'UK Banks and Small Businesses: key to economic recovery'.
Should your business 'go mutual' to survive the downturn?
Wisdom has it that employee-owned firms are small, undercapitalised and less efficient than conventional firms. The success of the John Lewis Partnership, the story goes, must be the exception.
M&S Company Archive Fashion Design Styling Project
Design students have created innovative outfits from vintage and new Marks & Spencer clothes and accessories as part of their degree.
Seeking benefits, avoiding conflicts
A new report on Uganda's emerging oil and gas industry says companies can improve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give fairer employment, compensation and land deals to communities.
Economic returns and job creation from major investments in low carbon cities
A new study from the Centre for Low Carbon Futures shows that UK cities could cut their energy bills by billions by exploiting commercially attractive opportunities in energy and carbon management.
Making finance serve society, the economy and the environment
Ways to make the financial system better serve Europe's economic, social and environmental needs are to be explored by a €10m international research project.