text: News from across the College Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2015-09-05T16:08:51Z Birmingham 'enterprise belt' research is creating 96,000 jobs Paul Carpenter A recent impact case study by Professor John Bryson has been published on the ESRC website. The study focuses on an 'enterprise belt' surrounding Greater Birmingham that is helping to create 96,000 new jobs that will add £14 billion to the economy. 2015-06-29T23:52:00Z 2015-06-29T23:46:00Z http://www.esrc.ac.uk/news-and-events/features-casestudies/case-studies/34506/birmingham-enterprise-belt-research-is-creating-96-000-jobs.aspx University of Birmingham Celebrates Partnerships with Business Laura Myatt In recognition of the positive impact of University of Birmingham's partnerships with business, Professor Sir David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, hosted an evening reception at his private residence to celebrate the University of Birmingham's successful business partnerships and emphasise the University's crucial role in supporting business growth in the region. 2015-06-22T17:30:00Z 2015-06-08T17:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/celebrating-successful-business-partnerships.aspx LHC experiments are back in business at a new record energy Kim Ekste Geneva, 03 June, 2015. Birmingham physicists eagerly await results as CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) starts to deliver physics data today for the first time in 27 months. 2015-06-03T11:22:00Z 2015-07-16T16:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2015/06/03June15LHCexperimentsarebackinbusinessatanewrecordenergy.aspx Financial Resilience Research Cluster launch Paul Carpenter On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 March the launch of the Financial Resilience Research Cluster was marked with an event that brought together a range of eminent Professors in the field, who were invited to deliver a presentation on a topic of their choice. 2015-04-02T12:23:00Z 2015-04-02T12:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2015/april/fr-cluster-launch.aspx New ABS publication highlights the impact of Dr Joe Sanderson's research into Supply Chain Improvement Paul Carpenter A recent research project headed by Dr Joe Sanderson, Head of Procurement and Operations Management Department, has been published by the Association of Business Schools (ABS) in a case study collection designed to highlight the impact of business school research. 2015-03-25T16:51:00Z 2015-03-25T16:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2015/march/abs-impact-publication.aspx Economics at Birmingham ranked in top 6 for research intensity in recent REF Kabir Ganguly The commitment to research that exists within Economics has been underlined by the results of the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 exercise, with the Department ranked 6th out of 28 institutions on research intensity. 2015-01-15T15:57:00Z 2015-01-15T17:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2015/january/ref-research.aspx Creating tomorrow's leading social scientists Nathan Johnson The Birmingham Doctoral Training Centre is one of only 21 across the UK to be accredited by the ESRC. It has 22 ESRC scholarships to fund doctoral research starting in 2015. 2014-11-14T11:45:00Z 2014-11-17T10:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/november/leading-social-scientists.aspx Glittering penguins: the power of the Christmas ad to win over (and lose) customers Kabir Ganguly As well as the tell-tale signs of decorations going up, the rolling out of Christmas advertisements has become a key moment for getting us all in the seasonal mood. And the competition to capture the festive spirit – and the customers that come with it – is fierce. 2014-11-11T14:17:00Z 2014-11-11T14:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/november/power-of-christmas-ad.aspx LEPs, Growth and Minority Business Kabir Ganguly It's likely that Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) will remain intact regardless of which political party (or parties) prevails at the next General Election in May 2015. The jury's out on the extent to which LEPs have delivered on their remit to drive growth and create jobs. 2014-11-11T13:58:00Z 2014-11-11T13:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/november/minority-business.aspx The Business Support Landscape and Ethnic Minority Businesses: What we Know? What we don't Know, and What we aim to Know? Kabir Ganguly While existing research has been useful in painting a picture on who EMBs go to support and the some of the barriers they face, there are still important questions that remain 2014-11-11T13:58:00Z 2014-11-13T11:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/november/business-support-landscape.aspx Event to showcase how academic research can benefit Birmingham businesses Stuart Gillespie Cutting-edge research from Birmingham Business School will be on show next month at a unique interactive event aimed at the local business community. 2014-10-24T11:03:00Z 2014-10-24T11:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2014/10/birmingham-means-business-24-10-14.aspx The Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship: 10 Years On Kabir Ganguly It's ten years since the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME), now operating at the heart of University of Birmingham's Business School, came into being. 2014-10-16T16:17:00Z 2014-10-16T16:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/october/creme-10-years-on.aspx Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Innovations in Research and Practice Kabir Ganguly The workshop entitled 'Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Innovations in Research and Practice' was held on the 9th and 10th of July 2014, and attracted re-searchers, practitioners, policy makers, members of the corporate and banking sectors and entrepreneurs, from 12 countries. 2014-10-02T12:23:00Z 2014-10-07T17:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/october/inclusive-entrepreneurship-innovations-in-research-and-practice.aspx Ice bucket good, neknomination bad? It's all just self-promotion Kabir Ganguly This article appears as part of a larger article, "Ice bucket good, neknomination bad? It's all just self-promotion" on 'The Conversation'; an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. 2014-08-27T09:56:00Z 2014-08-27T09:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/august/ice-bucket-good-neknomination-bad.aspx "Ideological Dissent in Downsian Politics" research podcast with Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay David Morris In this latest podcast, Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay discusses his research that looks at factors that play apart in politics, voting and the government. 2014-07-31T14:08:00Z 2014-07-31T13:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/research-podcasts.aspx Smart Leadership for Smart Cities David Morris Research undertaken at Birmingham Business School has been examining our understanding of how Smart Cities, which aim to offer improved local economic development, social and environmental outcomes. 2014-07-17T10:22:00Z 2014-07-17T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/july/smart-leadership-for-smart-cities.aspx Visiting Professor appointed as Special Adviser to the Treasury Select Committee David Morris A Visiting Professor at Birmingham Business School's Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) , has been appointed as Special Adviser on Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Lending and related matters to the Treasury Select Committee in the House of Commons. 2014-07-15T10:00:00Z 2014-07-16T14:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/july/visiting-professor-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-the-treasury-select-committee.aspx Female Entrepreneurship: Gearing Up For Business Growth David Morris 'Female Entrepreneurship: Gearing Up For Business Growth' workshop in Birmingham looks at the key issues faced by female entrepreneurs. 2014-07-10T10:19:00Z 2014-07-10T10:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/july/female-entrepreneurship.aspx University of Birmingham to facilitate academic cooperation with Rio de Janeiro David Morris Academics from the University of Birmingham and a Research Foundation in Rio de Janeiro working to facilitate academic cooperation in Brazil and the UK. 2014-07-07T12:24:00Z 2014-07-07T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/july/university-of-birmingham-to-facilitate-academic-cooperation-with-rio-de-janeiro.aspx Research finds that paid work a 'barrier to exercise' for older women David Morris Older women in paid employment are less likely to take part in leisure-time physical activity, according to research by Birmingham Business School. 2014-07-02T15:29:00Z 2014-07-02T15:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/july/research-finds-that-paid-work-a-barrier-to-exercise-for-older-women.aspx Without HS3, all railroads lead to London - and a lopsided nation David Morris Pat Hanlon, a Senior Lecturer in Transport Economics, discusses George Osborne's proposal for a high speed rail line across the north of England and the effects it could have on the UK's great economic imbalance. 2014-06-25T14:20:00Z 2014-06-25T14:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/june/without-hs3-all-railroads-lead-to-london-and-a-lopsided-nation.aspx Mentoring: it's not charity David Morris Professor Kiran Trehan discusses her work on how mentoring provides truly mutual benefits for those involved. 2014-06-23T11:58:00Z 2014-06-23T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/june/mentoring-its-not-charity.aspx IAS and CREME 'New Migrant Businesses' workshop David Morris The 'New Migrant Businesses: Implications for Policymakers and Practitioners' workshop brought together researchers and practitioners looking to explore new avenues for research in the realm of new migrant businesses. 2014-06-17T11:20:00Z 2014-06-17T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/june/new-migrant-businesses-workshop.aspx IAS and CREME 'New Migrant Businesses' workshop at Birmingham Business School David Morris The 'New Migrant Businesses: Implications for Policymakers and Practitioners' workshop brought together researchers and practitioners looking to explore new avenues for research in the realm of new migrant businesses. 2014-06-17T11:01:00Z 2014-06-24T12:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/june/new-migrant-businesses-workshop.aspx Dr Pamela Robinson comments on Thai slave labour: producing prawns for supermarkets in the UK and US David Morris Dr Pamela Robinson discusses the recent news regarding the exploitation of labour in international supply chains involved with the production of prawns for supermarkets in the UK and US. 2014-06-13T11:39:00Z 2014-06-16T12:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/june/dr-pamela-robinson-comments-on-thai-slave-labour.aspx 'Two faces of migrant entrepreneurship'; a blog post by Professor Monder Ram David Morris Professor Monder Ram is the Director of Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship. In this blog post he discusses the two faces of migrant entrepreneurship. 2014-06-06T10:00:00Z 2014-06-04T15:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/june/two-faces-of-migrant-entrepreneurship.aspx The Business of Heritage - Stonehenge and its Redevelopment Jonathan Laidlow Professor Mike Robinson will lead a one day course on 26 June 2014 for English Heritage. The course is aimed at teachers of GCE and GCSE Business, Leisure and Tourism, Travel and Tourism and Applied Business and forms part of the OCR Professional Development Programme. 2014-06-05T20:20:00Z 2014-06-05T20:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/historycultures/departments/ironbridge/news/2014/business-heritage-stonehenge.aspx Queen's Speech 2014: Professor Isabelle Szmigin discusses the plastic bag tax David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin discusses the 5p levy on plastic bags that is to be introduced in England. 2014-06-04T14:23:00Z 2014-06-04T14:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/june/queens-speech-2014.aspx Two faces of migrant entrepreneurship David Morris Professor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship, has been awarded Best in Education at the British Indian Awards in Birmingham. 2014-06-03T12:21:00Z 2014-06-03T12:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/june/two-faces-of-migrant-entrepreneurship.aspx Successful application to the ESRC Pilot Urgency Mechanism scheme lead by Professor Steve Brammer David Morris Professor Steve Brammer awarded ESRC funding to engage with academic and end-user stakeholders to assess the differing responses to the floods which impacted the south of England in the winter of 2013/14. 2014-06-02T10:00:00Z 2014-05-30T10:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/news/2014/june/successful-application-to-the-esrc-pilot-urgency-mechanism-scheme.aspx New Discussion Paper: Paul Edwards"Working for Ford Forty Years On" David Morris Paul Edwards takes a look at Huw Beynon's 'Working for Ford', a book that achieved celebrity status when published in 1973, assessing the lasting value of the book 40 years later. 2014-06-02T09:00:00Z 2014-05-28T13:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/birmingham-business-school-discussion-paper-series.aspx Professor Monder Ram beats stiff competition to take Best in Education Award David Morris Professor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME), fought off stiff competition to win the Best in Education at the British Indian Awards in Birmingham. 2014-05-27T13:58:00Z 2014-05-27T13:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/may/best-in-education-award.aspx Professor Monder Ram beats stiff competition to take Best in Education Award David Morris Professor Monder Ram, Director of the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship, has been awarded Best in Education at the British Indian Awards in Birmingham. 2014-05-27T12:35:00Z 2014-05-29T16:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/may/best-in-education-award.aspx Combining personalised experiences of online retail into the real world David Morris Professor Szmigin recently appeared on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme discussing innovations to link in internet searches with local businesses. 2014-05-23T10:50:00Z 2014-05-23T15:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/may/professor-isabelle-szmigin-bbc-radio-4.aspx Global Value Chain Research Cluster launch event David Morris The Global Value Chain Research Cluster recently held a launch event to highlight their work and research interests. 2014-05-22T15:24:00Z 2014-05-22T15:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/may/gvc-launch-event.aspx Birmingham Business School joins the elite of global business schools David Morris Birmingham Business School has been awarded accreditation by the AACSB, confirming its place in the top elite of global business schools and securing the gold standard of 'triple-crown' accreditation. 2014-05-16T09:57:00Z 2014-05-16T13:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/may/birmingham-business-school-joins-the-elite-of-global-business-schools.aspx Video: Professor Francis Greene discusses the Entrepreneurship and Diversity Research Cluster David Morris Visit the Entrepreneurship and Diversity Research Cluster website to watch Professor Greene discuss how the cluster can help policy makers, practitioners and academics. 2014-05-14T10:00:00Z 2014-05-14T14:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/research-clusters/enterprise-and-diversity-research-cluster/index.aspx Lord Digby Jones offers his expertise presenting a new BBC TV series on British manufacturing David Morris Lord Digby Jones, Chair of Birmingham Business School's Advisory Board, has been offering his expertise about British manufacturing by presenting a BBC2 TV series; 'The New Troubleshooter'. 2014-05-13T13:49:00Z 2014-05-13T13:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/may/lord-digby-jones-offers-his-expertise-presenting-a-new-bbc-tv-series.aspx Dr Pamela Robinson features on BBC radio discussing halal meat and food labelling David Morris Dr Robinson featured on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC WM recently, discussing the issue of food labelling in supermarkets with regards to halal meat. 2014-05-12T12:02:00Z 2014-05-12T12:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/may/robinson-halal-meat-and-food-labelling.aspx Upcoming Business Breakfast Club focusses on 'Social Responsibility in Global Supply Chains' David Morris The themed discussion for the next University of Birmingham Business Club will be 'Social Responsibility in Global Supply Chains', delivered by Dr Pamela Robinson. 2014-04-29T16:05:00Z 2014-04-29T16:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/events/2014/may/university-of-birmingham-business-club-breakfast-briefing.aspx Business School academic speaks at a European Parliament hearing on low cost airlines David Morris Dr Geraint Harvey from the Department of Organisation, Work and Employment was invited to make a presentation at a hearing in the European Parliament on Low Cost Airlines hosted by the GUE/NGL in Brussels. 2014-04-25T10:50:00Z 2014-05-08T16:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/april/business-school-academic-speaks-at-a-european-parliament-hearing-on-low-cost-airlines.aspx Musicalisation of Running: Experiencing Pleasurable Escape David Morris Dr. Finola Kerrigan discusses the role of music with regards to running, and how some may use it to create soundscapes in order to enhance their running experience. 2014-04-11T12:42:00Z 2014-04-11T13:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/april/musicalisation-of-running.aspx Birmingham Three Minute Thesis Competition David Morris The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition returns this year which challenges PhD students to effectively communicate the significance of their research in just three minutes. 2014-04-07T16:41:00Z 2014-04-07T16:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/news/2014/april/birmingham-three-minute-thesis-competition.aspx Explainer: do sanctions work? David Morris Colin Rowat, Lecturer in Economics, looks how the consensus seems to be that the West must "do something" to prevent instability in Ukraine and Russia's other neighbours, and whether that should include wider sanctions for the whole country. 2014-04-01T11:22:00Z 2014-04-01T11:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/april/explainer-do-sanctions-work.aspx Professor Isabelle Szmigin features on BBC One's 'Rip Off Britain' David Morris Professor Szmigin recently appeared on the BBC One program 'Rip Off Britain', discussing the marketing of food. 2014-03-31T11:41:00Z 2014-03-31T13:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/march/professor-isabelle-szmigin-rip-off-britain-food.aspx Business School Doctoral Scholarships available for 2014/15 David Morris Birmingham Business School is pleased to announce a number of PhD scholarships for the 2014/2015 academic year in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management and Marketing. 2014-03-28T10:57:00Z 2014-03-28T10:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/doctoral-research/research-scholarships.aspx Discussion paper series; three new papers now available David Morris 'Brand recognition', 'Hong Kong's growth enterprise market' and 'Global value chains and industrial relations research' are the topics covered in the latest Business School discussion papers. 2014-03-27T09:43:00Z 2014-03-26T09:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/birmingham-business-school-discussion-paper-series.aspx Dean of Birmingham Business School chairs ABS Annual Research Conference 2014 David Morris Professor Simon Collinson recently chaired the Association of Business Schools (ABS) Annual Research Conference 2014, looking at the 'Impact Post the First REF'. 2014-03-24T10:57:00Z 2014-03-24T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/march/annual-research-conference-2014.aspx The importance of reputation building and management David Morris Professor Stephen Brammer discusses the importance of the reputation of a company, with particular regards to Asian economies. 2014-03-19T16:00:00Z 2014-03-21T12:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/march/the-importance-of-reputation-building-and-management.aspx Professor Bryson discuss the potential impact of this week's budget David Morris Professor John Bryson discusses how the March 2014 budget is a critical element of the Coalition Government's election strategy. 2014-03-18T10:02:00Z 2014-03-18T09:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/march/professor-bryson-budget-2014.aspx Hear Dr Finola Kerrigan discuss the #reellives social media competition David Morris Hear Dr Finola Kerrigan discuss the #reellives social media research project competition in this Birmingham Business School podcast. 2014-03-17T10:15:00Z 2014-03-17T09:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/february/finola-kerrigan-discusses-reellives-competition.aspx Robot Developments Big for Business Mike Lee Dr Nick Hawes will talk to the AI and Robotics Innovation forum today (Thursday 13 March) about the use of robotics and artificial intelligence in near-future commercial applications. 2014-03-13T10:33:00Z 2014-11-14T13:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/eps/news/college/robots-to-be-big-for-business.aspx Videos: Find out about the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) David Morris A set of videos focussed on the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME), who deliver leading-edge expertise on business support for ethnic minority entrepreneurs. 2014-03-13T10:07:00Z 2014-03-13T09:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/march/videos-find-out-about-creme.aspx Partnerships between universities and businesses are a strong driver for regional economic growth David Morris Professor Simon Collinson discusses Higher Education's impact value on the economy. 2014-03-10T10:08:00Z 2014-03-17T09:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/march/partnerships-between-universities-and-businesses.aspx Professor Francis Greene looks at how self-employed men have higher levels of testosterone David Morris Professor Francis Greene was part of a group of researchers that looked at how testosterone is associated with being self-employed. 2014-03-07T14:00:00Z 2014-03-07T13:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/march/professor-francis-greene-looks-at-how-self-employed-men-have-higher-levels-of-testosterone.aspx Brand history shows marketing is the second oldest profession David Morris Dr Catherine Casson looks at how brand history shows that marketing is the second oldest profession. 2014-03-04T11:02:00Z 2014-03-04T11:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/march/brand-history-shows-marketing-is-the-second-oldest-profession.aspx 'Leadership in Urban and Regional Development' research seminar David Morris The University of Birmingham recently hosted the RSA International Research Seminar on 'Leadership in Urban and Regional Development: Debates and New Directions'. 2014-02-28T14:44:00Z 2014-02-28T14:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/february/leadership-in-urban-and-regional-development.aspx Better Policing Collaboration to link academics with practitioners David Morris Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay is featured in the latest Birmingham Perspective which focusses on 'Better Policing Collaboration to link academics with practitioners'. 2014-02-24T14:11:00Z 2014-02-24T14:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/february/better-policing-collaboration.aspx 'Engaged Scholarship' in Action Workshop David Morris The notion of 'engaged scholarship' has become popular as a means of pursuing research that is relevant as well as rigorous. But what does the term actually mean? 2014-02-20T13:58:00Z 2014-02-20T14:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2014/february/engaged-scholarship-in-action-workshop.aspx #filmmakers required David Morris Birmingham Business School is looking for filmmakers and creative content producers to produce short films formed entirely from social media data, with 6 successful applicants awarded £5,000. 2014-02-11T11:23:00Z 2014-03-17T09:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2014/february/filmmakers-required.aspx Downloadable research podcast: "Responsible Retailing", Dr Pamela Robinson David Morris Dr Pamela Robinson, a Lecturer in Comparative Employment Relations, recently recorded a podcast to discuss her work and research interests, with a focus on "Responsible Retailing". 2014-02-10T08:30:00Z 2014-02-06T15:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/research-podcasts.aspx Dean of Birmingham Business School speaks in the House of Lords David Morris Professor Simon Collinson recently spoke at a recent Industry and Parliamentary Trust (IPT) dinner in the House of Lords on "The Role of Government in Developing Trade with China". 2014-02-03T11:42:00Z 2014-02-18T14:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/february/dean-of-birmingham-business-school-speaks-in-the-house-of-lords.aspx Dr Pamela Robinson discusses self service checkout theft on BBC radio David Morris Dr Pamela Robinson featured on BBC 5 Live radio this week discussing theft from supermarket self service checkouts, which has been reported to see billions of items stolen. 2014-02-01T10:00:00Z 2014-02-18T14:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/february/dr-pamela-robinson-discusses-self-service-checkout-theft-on-bbc-radio.aspx UK trade with China: brighter prospects ahead? David Morris We know that the phenomenal economic growth of China represents a huge opportunity for British firms. So it may be a surprise to learn that the UK's track record of exports to China is very weak, relative to our European counterparts. 2014-01-31T09:10:00Z 2014-01-31T08:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/january/uk-trade-with-china-brighter-prospects-ahead.aspx College of Policing grant to build links between academics and the police David Morris A partnership involving the University of Birmingham has been awarded £50,000 by the College of Policing to forge links between academics and the police. 2014-01-30T10:10:00Z 2014-01-31T08:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/january/college-of-policing-grant-to-build-links-between-academics-and-the-police.aspx Professor Francis Greene part of 'Delivering Enterprise for Growth' panel at Federation of Small Businesses conference David Morris Professor Francis Greene part of panel at 'Federation of Small Businesses' conference in London. 2014-01-27T11:19:00Z 2014-01-27T11:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/january/professor-francis-greene-part-of-delivering-enterprise-for-growth-panel-at-federation-of-small-businesses-conference.aspx A British Manufacturing Renaissance? The Reshoring of British Manufacturing David Morris Professor John Bryson and Dr Rachel Mulhall discuss a British manufacturing renaissance as part of 'The Birmingham Brief'. 2014-01-10T10:30:00Z 2014-01-10T10:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2014/january/a-british-manufacturing-renaissance-the-reshoring-of-british-manufacturing.aspx Hundred-year sentences ignore both logic and evidence David Morris Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay discusses proposals to impose incredibly long sentences (100 years or so) for some murders as a way to circumvent the EU court's ban on life sentences without parole. 2014-01-09T11:33:00Z 2014-02-18T14:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2014/january/hundred-year-sentences-ignore-both-logic-and-evidence.aspx College of Social Sciences Doctoral Researcher yearbook David Morris The inaugural College of Social Sciences Doctoral Researcher Yearbook showcases the innovative and cutting edge work of the Doctoral Researchers in Birmingham Business School, as well as the other schools within the College. 2013-12-18T17:59:00Z 2013-12-18T15:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/college-social-sciences/dr-yearbook-2013.pdf Business School finalists present their PhD research in the 2013 Birmingham Three Minute Thesis competition David Morris The 2013 University of Birmingham Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition featured two finalists from Birmingham Business School. 2013-12-18T10:30:00Z 2013-12-18T14:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/december/business-school-finalists-present-their-phd-research-in-the-2013-birmingham-three-minute-thesis-competition.aspx Professor Ron Hodges presents at ACCA's 5th International Public Sector Conference David Morris Professor Ron Hodges presented at ACCA's 5th International Public Sector Conference, sharing his perspective on financial reporting around the world 2013-12-16T11:28:00Z 2013-12-16T12:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2013/december/professor-ron-hodges-presents-at-accas-5th-international-public-sector-conference.aspx Video: Professor Kiran Trehan responds to the 2013 Autumn Statement David Morris Watch Professor Kiran Trehan respond to the 2013 Autumn Statement. 2013-12-11T12:13:00Z 2014-01-06T11:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2013/december/professor-kiran-trehan-responds-to-the-2013-autumn-statement.aspx Video: Professor Kiran Trehan responds to the 2013 Autumn Statement David Morris Watch Professor Kiran Trehan respond to the 2013 Autumn Statement. 2013-12-11T12:13:00Z 2014-01-09T15:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/december/professor-kiran-trehan-responds-to-the-2013-autumn-statement.aspx Professor Simon Collinson shortlisted in Management Book of the Year competition David Morris Dean of Birmingham Business School's book has been shortlisted in the category of 'Practical Manager' in the Management Book of the Year competition. 2013-12-04T09:00:00Z 2013-12-04T13:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/december/professor-simon-collinson-shortlisted-in-management-book-of-the-year-competition.aspx Professor Isabelle Szmigin discusses Cyber Monday on BBC Radio David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin featured on BBC WM Breakfast radio this morning discussing online shopping and Cyber Monday. 2013-12-02T14:33:00Z 2013-12-02T14:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/december/professor-isabelle-szmigin-discusses-cyber-monday-on-bbc-radio.aspx What can medieval monks, a Norfolk cloth trader and a 19th century American railroad magnate teach today's entrepreneurs? David Morris Dr Catherine Casson recently wrote an article on how historical precedents can provide an important additional source of information for prospective entrepreneurs. 2013-11-20T11:40:00Z 2013-11-20T11:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/november/what-can-medieval-monks-a-norfolk-cloth-trader-and-a-19th-century-american-railroad-magnate-teach-todays-entrepreneurs.aspx Professor Isabelle Szmigin and Jeremy Paxman talk Christmas ads on BBC Newsnight David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin appeared on BBC Newsnight, continuing to offer her expert views on the current state of Christmas ad campaigns. 2013-11-18T10:23:00Z 2013-11-18T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/november/professor-isabelle-szmigin-and-jeremy-paxman-talk-christmas-ads-on-bbc-newsnight.aspx ESRC grant success for Birmingham Kabir Ganguly We are delighted to announce that the University of Birmingham has risen to third in the UK with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grant success in terms of values of award according to the Times Higher statistics. 2013-11-15T16:46:00Z 2013-11-20T10:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/november/esrc-grant-success-for-birmingham.aspx The Christmas ad campaign: Professor Isabelle Szmigin talks to BBC Breakfast David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin from the Department of Marketing appeared on BBC Breakfast News yesterday morning, discussing Christmas advert campaigns. 2013-11-07T11:54:00Z 2013-11-08T14:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/november/the-christmas-ad-campaign-professor-isabelle-szmigin-talks-to-bbc-breakfast.aspx ESRC scholarships for Postgraduate training and Doctoral Research David Morris Applications for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding beginning in October 2014 are now being accepted. 2013-11-06T11:58:00Z 2013-11-06T11:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/news/2013/november/esrc-scholarships-for-postgraduate-training-and-doctoral-research.aspx Birmingham Business School Academic visits Brazil to promote sustainable development in the Amazon David Morris Dr Pamela Robinson recently visited Brazil to engage and debate with a number of interested parties that are focused on promoting sustainable development in the Amazon. 2013-10-29T15:31:00Z 2013-10-30T11:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/october/sustainable-development-in-the-amazon.aspx University of Birmingham joins UK government delegation in China David Morris In conjunction with the governments' trade trip to China, a number of our academics were asked to comment on the UK's varying industry links with China. 2013-10-23T10:07:00Z 2013-10-23T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/october/university-of-birmingham-joins-uk-government-delegation-in-china.aspx University of Birmingham professors promoting ethnic minority entrepreneurship David Morris Innovative new ways to support ethnic minority businesses will be high on the agenda on this week at a special conference to promote ethnic entrepreneurship. 2013-10-09T14:56:00Z 2013-10-09T14:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/october/university-of-birmingham-professors-promoting-ethnic-minority-entrepreneurship.aspx Skill shortage stops UK from engineering global success David Morris Professor John Bryson discusses how the future competitiveness of the British economy is founded on the country's engineers. 2013-09-29T09:30:00Z 2013-09-30T10:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/september/skill-shortage-stops-UK-from-engineering-global-success.aspx Hear our academics offer expert opinions on BBC Radio WM David Morris Two Birmingham Business School academics have recently featured on local radio station BBC WM, commenting on current issues. 2013-09-26T15:42:00Z 2013-09-26T15:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/hear-our-academics-offer-expert-opinions-on-bbc-radio-wm.aspx Doctoral Researcher at Birmingham Business School wins 'Best PhD Paper' David Morris A Doctoral Researcher from Birmingham Business School was recently awarded at an international event focussing on high performance manufacturing from a global perspective. 2013-09-25T15:46:00Z 2013-09-25T16:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/september/doctoral-researcher-wins-best-phd-paper.aspx Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship arrives at Birmingham Business School David Morris Birmingham Business School is the new home for the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) and its flagship knowledge exchange initiative, the Enterprise and Diversity Alliance (EDA). 2013-09-24T11:22:00Z 2013-09-24T10:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/creme-arrives.aspx Foreign takeovers revive talk of UK decline David Morris Professor Simon Collinson discusses the future of the country's listed industrial companies, and whether takeovers are a sign of health in British manufacturing or the deal making is fresh evidence of Britain's industrial decline. 2013-09-23T11:16:00Z 2013-09-23T11:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/foreign-takeovers-revive-talk-of-uk-decline.aspx Birmingham announced as University of the Year David Morris The University of Birmingham has been named University of the Year 2014 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. 2013-09-20T13:11:00Z 2013-09-20T12:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/birmingham-announced-as-university-of-the-Year.aspx CREME has a new home David Morris Birmingham Business School is the new home for the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) and its flagship knowledge exchange initiative, the Enterprise and Diversity Alliance (EDA). 2013-09-17T10:01:00Z 2013-09-18T09:45:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/activity/business/creme/news/2013/october/creme-has-a-new-home.aspx Birmingham Business School hosts meeting of top business minds David Morris The 15th annual conference of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG) will be hosted by Birmingham Business School from 12 to 14 September 2013, bringing together more than 300 participants from Europe, USA, Japan, China, India and beyond. 2013-09-12T11:15:00Z 2013-09-12T11:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/september/birmingham-hosts-meeting-of-top-business-minds.aspx Global ranking reinforces Birmingham's position as a world-class university David Morris The University of Birmingham has made an impressive 15 place rise to 62nd in this year's QS World University Rankings, cementing its position in the top 100 universities globally and placing it 10th in the UK. 2013-09-11T10:12:00Z 2013-09-11T10:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/september/global-ranking-reinforces-Birminghams-position-as-a-world-class-university-2.aspx Latest 'Birmingham Business School Discussion Paper Series' papers available David Morris The latest entries in the 'Birmingham Business School Discussion Paper Series' are now available. Papers are submitted from academics across all departments of the Business School, covering a wide range of research topics. 2013-09-10T15:51:00Z 2013-09-10T15:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/research/news/2013/september/latest-birmingham-business-school-discussion-paper-series-papers-available.aspx Birmingham Business School to host two international conferences in September David Morris This month Birmingham Business School is the host of two international conferences; the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research conference and the European Trade Study Group conference. 2013-08-29T17:18:00Z 2013-08-29T16:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/august/Birmingham-Business-School-to-host-two-international-conferences-in-September.aspx Eurozone exiting the recession and its implications for the Midlands David Morris Dr Michel Goyer recently featured on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire, discussing the Eurozone coming out of recession and its implications for the Midlands. 2013-08-23T10:49:00Z 2013-08-23T10:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/august/eurozone-exiting-the-recession-and-its-implications-for-the-midlands.aspx Downloadable research podcast: "Facebook photos could damage relationships" David Morris Dr David Houghton's research on sharing photographs on Facebook and how it could damage relationships with friends, family and colleagues is now available as a downloadable podcast. 2013-08-21T14:57:00Z 2013-08-21T14:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/august/download-the-podcast-academics-research-shows-facebook-photos-could-damage-relationships.aspx Premier League football referees more likely to book foreign players David Morris The 2013/14 Barclays Premier League season starts this Saturday and a major analysis of referee's decisions in the league has shown that officials are around 15% more likely to book foreign players who are from the same background as the most sizable ethnic minority groups in the UK. 2013-08-14T15:50:00Z 2013-08-14T15:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/august/premier-league-football-referees-more-likely-to-book-foreign-players.aspx Academics research shows Facebook photos could damage relationships David Morris Sharing photographs on Facebook could damage relationships with friends, family and colleagues, a new study by the Department of Marketing's Dr David Houghton has found. 2013-08-09T09:05:00Z 2013-08-16T09:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/august/academics-research-shows-facebook-photos-could-damage-relationships.aspx Oil, the marketing wolf pack, and EU price-fixing David Morris In May this year, there were a series of raids on the corporate offices of a number of oil giants. Dr Andrew Pressey took a look at the investigation and the suspected "price-fixing" in the market of petrol. 2013-08-06T13:23:00Z 2013-08-06T14:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/august/oil-the-marketing-wolf-pack-and-eu-price-fixing.aspx Supermarkets can lead high street rebirth David Morris At the end of May this year, the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) outlined a very bleak future for the UK high street. Dr Pamela Robinson took a look at the report and how supermarkets could play a part in the rebirth of the high street. 2013-08-06T11:47:00Z 2013-08-06T14:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/august/supermarkets-can-lead-high-street-rebirth.aspx Was the election of police commissioners a mistake? David Morris Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay discusses the tension between senior police officers and their elected masters that spilled over into the political arena after reports of chief constables being bullied out of their jobs and complaints of misuse of office by some of the new class of Police and Crime Commissioners. 2013-08-06T10:50:00Z 2013-08-06T14:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/august/was-the-election-of-police-commissioners-a-mistake.aspx Facilities now available for use for West Midlands businesses William Fallows Facilities available for free use by West Midlands SME's. 2013-07-30T10:04:00Z 2013-07-30T09:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/digitalhumanitieshub/news/facilities-now-available-for-use-for-west-midlands-businesses.aspx The Royal Baby: Game to Name David Morris You don't need to know the concepts of modern Game Theory to name a baby, let alone the Royal baby, arguably the most important name for the rest of this century. It is a personal, family matter of choice, surely not a game! Well, wait, think twice. 2013-07-22T12:55:00Z 2013-07-22T12:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/july/the-royal-baby-game-to-name.aspx Seven new Birmingham Business School Doctoral Scholarships Kabir Ganguly We are pleased to announce seven new PhD scholarships for the 2013/2014 academic year. 2013-06-17T11:34:00Z 2013-06-17T11:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/june/seven-new-birmingham-business-school-doctoral-scholarships.aspx How can the high street be saved? Kabir Ganguly Professor Isabelle Szmigin, Consumer Behaviourist from University of Birmingham and Saira Khan, a businesswoman and former Apprentice contestant, joined BBC Breakfast to debate what could be done to help save the UK high street. 2013-05-29T12:22:00Z 2013-05-29T12:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/may/how-can-the-high-street-be-saved.aspx Research group holds workshop on integrating labour and skills into global value chains David Morris The Global Value Chains (GVC) research group at the University of Birmingham recently held their second workshop, looking at integrating labour and skills into global value chains. 2013-05-23T13:18:00Z 2013-05-23T13:09:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/may/research-group-holds-workshop-on-integrating-labour-and-skills-into-global-value-chains.aspx The paradox of falling crime rates in a recession David Morris Dr Siddhartha Bandyopadhyay of the Department of Economics discusses "The paradox of falling crime rates in a recession" in a Birmingham Perspective. 2013-04-30T14:54:00Z 2013-04-30T14:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/april/the-paradox-of-falling-crime-rates-in-a-recession.aspx Doing Business in India – The University of Birmingham hosts an event to highlight opportunities for bilateral trade Andy Tootell On Thursday 25th April a collaborative event with The Confederation of Indian Industry, UK Trade and Investment and the University of Birmingham examined the current environment for 'doing business in India'. 2013-04-30T12:55:00Z 2013-04-30T12:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/doing-business-in-india.aspx Global Value Chains Research Group David Morris The Global Value Chain (GVC) Research Group focuses on the consequences of increased globalisation and outsourcing on business performance, employment, labour conditions and worker productivity. 2013-04-12T11:24:00Z 2013-04-12T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/april/global-value-chains-research-group.aspx PhD Student Selected to Participate at the 2013 Financial Management Consortium David Morris A PhD student from the Accounting and Finance department has been selected to participate at a European Doctoral Student Consortium. 2013-03-25T14:20:00Z 2013-03-25T14:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2013/march/phd-student-selected-to-participate-at-the-2013-financial-management-consortium.aspx Hear Professor Kiran Trehan Discuss Driving Economic Growth David Morris The Department of Management's Professor Kiran Trehan, Birmingham Business School expert in leadership and enterprise development, recently took part in the University's Birmingham Heroes campaign to discuss driving economic growth. 2013-03-22T10:12:00Z 2013-03-22T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2013/march/hear-professor-kiran-trehan-discuss-driving-economic-growth.aspx 'Minimum alcohol pricing could just work' says Professor Isabelle Szmigin David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin featured on The Guardian website this week discussing how minimum alcohol pricing could just work and that it should be given a chance. 2013-03-14T10:33:00Z 2013-03-14T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2013/march/minimum-alcohol-pricing-could-just-work-says-professor-isabelle-szmigin.aspx Serascience Ltd shortlisted for Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2013 Andy Tootell Having been awarded best start-up at the 2012 Medilink West Midlands Healthcare Business Awards in December, the list of acalades for Serascience could continue to grow following the recent announcement that the company has now been shortlisted for the Medilink UK Awards. 2013-02-26T15:22:00Z 2013-02-26T15:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/Serascience-Ltd-shortlisted-for-Medilink-UK-Healthcare-Business-Awards-2013-.aspx British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) Scholarships 2013 David Morris The British Federation of Women Graduates scholarships are for women who will be in their third year of doctoral studies or part time equivalent at the time when the awards are given out. 2013-02-25T10:45:00Z 2013-02-25T10:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/February/british-federation-of-women-graduates-bfwg-scholarships-2013.aspx Two Birmingham Business School PhD Students Selected to Participate at Competitive Event David Morris Two Accounting and Finance PhD students, Ms Dan Zhou and Mr Wasim Ahmad, have been selected to participate at the Merton H. Miller European Financial Management Doctoral Colloquium. 2013-02-12T09:34:00Z 2013-02-12T10:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/Accounting-Finance/news/2013/february/two-birmingham-business-school-phd-students-selected-to-participate-at-competitive-event.aspx Nobel Prize Winner Professor Al Roth Guest Lectures at the University of Birmingham David Morris The Department of Economics welcomed Nobel Prize winner Professor Al Roth to the University of Birmingham on 4th February 2013. 2013-02-05T16:48:00Z 2013-03-07T10:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/february/nobel-prize-winner-professor-al-roth-guest-lectures-at-the-university-of-birmingham.aspx What the Business Leader Said to the MBA David Morris In October last year, we announced that the Management Consultancy firm One Point Three Consulting had moved headquarters to Birmingham, with a plan to develop even closer links with Birmingham Business School. 2013-01-21T13:02:00Z 2013-01-21T12:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2013/January/What-the-Business-Leader-Said-to-the-MBA.aspx MBA Company Consultancy Summer Work David Morris Opportunities for companies looking to benefit from the research, business development or market investigation work that an experienced professional MBA student can provide. 2013-01-21T13:00:00Z 2013-01-21T16:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2013/mba-company-consultancy-summer-work.aspx Living close to a rubbish tip reduces house price David Morris Living close to an active landfill site reduces house prices by 2.6% and the cost to home owners can still be counted two decades after the facility has shut, new research shows. 2013-01-04T10:58:00Z 2013-01-08T13:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/january/living-close-to-a-rubbish-tip-reduces-house-price.aspx Predictions for 2013 from University of Birmingham Academics David Morris A number of academics from across the University have offered their predictions for 2013, including the Business School's Dr James Reade from the Department of Economics. 2012-12-21T11:47:00Z 2013-01-29T11:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/predictions-for-2013-from-university-of-birmingham-academics.aspx As Christmas 'clicks-in' on-line, is any festive cheer left for the High Street? David Morris Professor Isabelle Szmigin discusses the threat to the High Street from the growth of online shopping. 2012-12-17T13:51:00Z 2013-01-16T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/december/as-christmas-clicks-in-on-line-is-any-festive-cheer-left.aspx UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education Nathan Johnson Students from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn. 2012-12-14T15:21:00Z 2012-12-14T15:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspx Guest Lecture from Nobel Prize Winner Announced Kabir Ganguly Recent Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Al Roth provides an open, guest lecture for the University of Birmingham's College of Social Sciences on Monday 4th February 2013. 2012-12-13T11:59:00Z 2012-12-13T11:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/guest-lecture-from-nobel-prize-winner-announced.aspx Autumn Statement 2012 David Morris Ahead of the government's Autumn Statement on Wednesday December 5, the university asked six leading academics what they hoped would be included. 2012-12-06T15:03:00Z 2012-12-07T09:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/autumn-statement-2012.aspx Professor Indra Ray completes 'Mediation in Environmental Games' Kabir Ganguly Professor Indra Ray has just completed a project titled "Mediation in Environmental Games" funded by the British Academy. 2012-12-04T10:58:00Z 2012-12-04T11:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/december/indra-ray-completes-mediation-in-environmental-games.aspx Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2013 - 2014 Kabir Ganguly The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Doctoral Elite Researcher Scholarships which will commence in the 2013-2014 academic year. 2012-10-02T11:18:00Z 2012-10-02T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/october/elite-doctoral-researcher-scholarships-2013-2014.aspx Are Consumers Fully Aware of How They Are Being Researched? Kabir Ganguly Given that social media are increasingly used to gather consumer insights and theorise consumer behaviour, the aim of this pilot research entails turning our gaze to research practice. 2012-07-25T14:11:00Z 2012-07-25T13:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/july/are-consumers-aware-of-how-they-are-being-researched.aspx Copycats: How Smart Companies Use Imitation to Gain a Strategic Edge Kabir Ganguly Prof. Shenkar shows how savvy imitators generate huge profits. They save not only on R&D costs but also on marketing and advertising investments made by first movers. 2012-06-15T17:21:00Z 2012-06-15T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/june/copycats-how-smart-companies-use-imitation-to-gain-a-strategic-edge.aspx First annual Universitas 21 Doctoral Research Consortium Kabir Ganguly Five doctoral researchers from the Business School along with the Programme Director attended the the first annual Universitas 21 DRC in April 2012. Universitas 21 is an international network of 23 leading research-intensive universities in fifteen countries 2012-06-11T15:29:00Z 2012-06-11T15:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/june/First-annual-Universitas-21-Doctoral-Research-Consortium.aspx University of Birmingham celebrates its open-door to business Alberto Guglielmi On Wednesday 23rd May Vice Chancellor Professor David Eastwood hosted an evening reception at his residence to celebrate the University of Birmingham's long history of successful business partnerships and reaffirm the University's role in supporting business growth in the region. 2012-05-28T11:07:00Z 2012-05-28T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/University-of-Birmingham-celebrates-its-open-door-to-business.aspx Working together to promote financial inclusion and tackle isolation Kabir Ganguly Karen Rowlingson recently chaired the afternoon session at the 'Working Together to Promote Financial Inclusion and Tackle Isolation' event held in London. 2012-05-16T17:19:00Z 2012-05-23T17:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/may/working-together-to-promote-financial-inclusion.aspx Punishing the Foreigner: Implicit Discrimination in the Premier League based on Oppositional Identity Kabir Ganguly The authors analyse referees' decisions in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 English football's Premier League seasons using an extensive in-match dataset collected by OPTA Sportsdata. 2012-05-15T16:36:00Z 2012-05-18T12:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/may/punishing-the-foreigner.aspx Li Siguang (李四光) PhD Scholarship Kabir Ganguly Six scholarships a year will be awarded, on a competitive basis, for three years of PhD study at the University of Birmingham to include tuition fees and living costs. 2012-03-29T09:36:00Z 2012-03-29T09:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/March-/li-siguang-phd-scholarship.aspx University launches first academic centre for Women's Enterprise and Leadership (CWEL) David Morris The University of Birmingham's Business School and the Women's Business Development Agency have formed a partnership to create the UK's first academic centre devoted to women's enterprise and leadership. 2012-02-20T10:09:00Z 2012-11-13T13:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/2012/february/academic-centre-womens-enterprise-leadership-(CWEL).aspx Global Banking and Finance MBA Speakers Series Kabir Ganguly The MBA Global Banking and Finance Speakers Series, an integral part of the programme, has been designed to allow global players from within the banking and finance industry to share their expertise further enhancing the MBA experience at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. 2012-02-17T12:22:00Z 2012-02-17T12:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/mba/news/2012/february/global-banking-finance-mba-speakers-series.aspx Highlighted PhD profile - Doga Istanbulluoglu Kabir Ganguly Helping to understand how we behave online: In recent years, online Social Networking Sites have proved to be remarkably popular. 2012-02-14T10:43:00Z 2012-02-14T11:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/february/highlighted-profile-doga-istanbulluoglu.aspx Demystifying funding opportunities for business Tim Yates Information on Demystifying funding opportunities for business 2012-02-07T17:46:00Z 2012-02-06T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/Demystifying-funding-opportunities-for-business.aspx Revealing Hidden Sales Trends and Management Practice from Supermarket Loyalty Card Technologies Kabir Ganguly Dr Mark Palmer is leading a new research project which aims to investigate the role of loyalty card programme workshop insights in the practice of market strategising. Over the next two years the project, in conjunction with Dr Geoff Simmons from the University of Ulster and Professor Andrew Fearne from the University of Kent, will seek to understand how database insights – Tesco's loyalty Clubcard data – informs and ascribes meaning to the market strategies of producers and suppliers across the UK. 2012-02-03T10:07:00Z 2012-02-03T10:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/2012/february/revealing-hidden-sales-trends-management-practice-supermarket-loyalty-card-technologies.aspx Irish Eyes are Wandering Kabir Ganguly International Business Times spoke to Professor Cillian Ryan, an expert on Ireland to discuss the present crisis and how it differs from previous periods of economic hardship on the Emerald Isle. 2012-01-18T09:27:00Z 2013-02-07T14:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2012/january/ireland-banks-crisis.aspx Postgraduate Open Day - 07 February 2012 Kabir Ganguly Our next Postgraduate Open Day will be held on Tuesday 07 February 2012.The Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to the experts and find out more about the wide portfolio of taught and research opportunities available to you at the University of Birmingham. Whatever stage you are at with your career, a visit to the Postgraduate Open Day will clarify your options and help you plan your next step. 2011-12-19T12:57:00Z 2012-02-06T11:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2011/december/postgraduate-open-day.aspx Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2012 - 2013 Kabir Ganguly The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships available for the 2012-2013 academic year. 2011-12-01T16:56:00Z 2011-12-09T15:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/marketing/news/doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships 2012 - 2013 Kabir Ganguly The University Graduate School is pleased to announce that it has ten Elite Doctoral Researcher Scholarships available for the 2012-2013 academic year. This includes the departments of Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management and Marketing 2011-11-07T10:59:00Z 2012-02-06T11:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2011/november/doctoral-researcher-scholarships.aspx Professor Jim Love - elected member of Academy of Social Sciences Kabir Ganguly Professor Jim Love, Chair of International Business at Birmingham Business School in the department of Management, has been elected to membership of the Academy of Social Sciences, the principal professional body for social sciences in the UK. 2011-10-19T09:50:00Z 2011-12-09T15:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/management/news/jim-love-academy-of-social-sciences.aspx Conference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister city Jackie SherlockAdmin Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham. 2011-09-02T15:57:00Z 2011-09-02T11:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/global-engagement/guangzhou/news/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspx Conference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister city Amy Cory Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham. 2011-06-24T10:32:00Z 2011-06-24T10:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspx University of Birmingham awards £30,000 to enterprising academics Commercial innovations to improve rehab for brain injuries and develop the next generation of robots rewarded at business showcaseTwo researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded £15,000 at the inaugural Enterprising Birmingham – Business Plan Competition showcase to enable development of their research expertise into viable business opportunities. 2011-01-21T14:30:00Z 2011-01-25T17:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Business-Plan-19-1-2011.aspx Enterprising Birmingham Competition Announces finalists Tim Yates Enterprising Birmingham, The University of Birmingham's new Business Plan Competition 2011-01-06T11:56:00Z 2011-04-08T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/BusinessPlanCompetitionAnnouncefinalists.aspx


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November 2, 2011 - Southaven Mayor Greg Davis addresses the media following a meeting with state auditor Stacey Pickering where the state issued a demand against Davis in the amount of $170,782.28 for personal travel and expenses paid for by the city.
Southaven Chamber of Commerce recently joined Manpower in celebrating the opening of its new location at 5847 Getwell Road. Those attending the event included Andy Haynes (left), Staffing specialist Angel Lerma, regional director Amy Wilhelm (peeking in from back row), Staffing specialist Pat Riggs, branch manager Sue Quadrani, Robert Carter, Joann Force, Mayor Greg Davis, Jordan McMillen, Joann Ledbetter and Jonathan Bridges.
December 2, 2011 - Southaven Mayor Greg Davis spent part of his day Friday helping set up a Saturday Breakfast with Santa event at the Southaven Arena. Friday was Davis's deadline to repay $170,000 to the city. (Alan Spearman/The Commercial Appeal)
June 2, 2011 - Greg Davis demonstrates a crime mapping tool that can be accessed via the internet showing reported crimes in Southaven. (Stan Carroll/The Commercial Appeal)
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis is partnered with and coached by Desiree Harper McCain, owner of DeSoto Ballroom Dance Company, for the "Dancing with the Stars DeSoto Style" benefit in April. The mayor will not be alone among DeSoto officials hitting the dance floor for the Health and Wellness Center. The sheriff and two other mayors will also give it a spin.
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis (seated) recently proclaimed the month of October as "International Alpha Delta Kappa Month" in recognition of the International Honorary Organization for Women Educators. Joining him for the formal signing of the proclamation were ADK members Paula Ables (left), Amanda Parker, Cheryl Beene, Gwen Cobb, Betty Green and Bonnie Jones.
Southaven mayor Greg Davis (right) distributes yard signs promoting the "Penny for Parks" 1 percent tourism tax campaign to business owner Stan Quarles.
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis shows a sample of a new pink trash container Wednesday to Sibonie Jones-Swatzyna (left) and Jo Ann Force at City Hall. The city has ordered about 500 of the bins.
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis answers questions Tuesday morning from a group of first-graders at Greenbrook Elementary School.
Southaven Fire Department paramedics Rett Lashley (left) and Brad Scott attend to Southaven Mayor Greg Davis during a chest pain drill conducted by Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto on Tuesday afternoon in a demonstration of response time.
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Southaven Mayor Greg Davis (right) and U.S. Rep. Travis Childers, D-Miss., debate at the Overby Center at the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford on Wednesday night. Bruce NewmanAssociated Press
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis and his wife Suzann pick up their ballots at DeSoto Central High School. Davis lost to incumbent Travis Childers in the 1st Congressional seat formerly held by Roger Wicker.
Television ads for Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, the Republican candidate in last Tuesday's special election to fill the U.S. House seat from Mississippi's 1st District, linked opponent Travis Childers to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. In one Davis ad, the voiceover said, "When Obama's pastor cursed America, blaming us for 9/11, Childers said nothing. When Obama ridiculed rural folks who cling to guns and religion, Childers said nothing." When Vice President Dick Cheney traveled to DeSoto County to campaign for Davis the day before voters went to the polls, Childers didn't need to say anything. He won the election. "1,000 Words" is a weekly pictorial commentary on events in Greater Memphis and around the world. Today's "1,000 Words" was written by John Sale, The Commercial Appeal's assistant managing editor for visuals.
Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at the DeSoto Civic Center Monday evening in support of Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' bid for the First District Congressional seat.
Former Rep. Roger Wicker (left) and Southaven Mayor Greg Davis campaign Friday afternoon at Springfest. Wicker is running for Trent Lott's Senate seat, which he now occupies, and Davis is running for Wicker's seat in the House.
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis gathers with his family at his volunteer headquarters after the vote count was in Tuesday evening. With him is his wife, Suzann, and their daughters, Allie, 9, Macy, 5, and Kendyl, 12.
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis -- speaking to students at Southern Baptist Educational Center -- will face former Tupelo mayor Glenn McCullough in the April 1 runoff for the Republican nomination for the 1st District House seat.
DeSoto officials preparing for the Great American Cleanup on April 12 include (front, from left) Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson, Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, Horn Lake Mayor Nat Baker, (back) County Administrator Michael Garriga and county Supervisors Gene Thach, Tommy Lewis and Allen Latimer. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday in April.
O'Reilly Auto Parts manager Brad Walker presents a donation to Mayor Greg Davis for the Southaven Youth Center during the store's grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies.

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