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Assisting central banks in making optimal monetary decisionsAssisting central banks in making optimal monetary decisions

Assisting central banks in making optimal monetary decisions

Professor Oliver de Groot presents a toolkit to assist central banks’ monetary policy decisions with optimal projections.

Posted on: 4 January 2024

'Hillsborough Law': bereaved families let down again

'Hillsborough Law': bereaved families let down again

As an active supporter of the Hillsborough Law Now Campaign, Professor Lynn Sudbury-Riley comments on the Government's rejection to fully commit to the 'Hillsborough Law' and how this decision will benefit those who fail to tell the truth at public inquiries.

Posted on: 8 December 2023

Satellite Imagery Analytics: a game changer for institutional crop credit management in IndiaSatellite Imagery Analytics: a game changer for institutional crop credit management in India

Satellite Imagery Analytics: a game changer for institutional crop credit management in India

Dr Gopal Narayanamurthy's research identifies uncertainties affecting institutional crop credit management in India and highlights the benefits of integrating Satellite Imagery Analytics (SIA) based monitoring into the process.

Posted on: 28 November 2023

Giving voice to COVID-19 bereaved relatives Giving voice to COVID-19 bereaved relatives

Giving voice to COVID-19 bereaved relatives

A Management School’s report on the ‘Lived Experiences of People Bereaved by COVID-19’ urges the UK Government to make the voices of people who lost loved ones in the pandemic an integral part of the UK COVID-19 Public Inquiry.

Posted on: 8 November 2023

Tackling race inequality and discrimination in organisationsTackling race inequality and discrimination in organisations

Tackling race inequality and discrimination in organisations

Professor Lilian Otaye-Ebede’s research seeks to help organisations like the NHS, tackle racial inequality by exploring the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) individuals, and proffering lasting solutions to aid the creation of a more inclusive workplace.

Posted on: 26 October 2023

Does High-Speed Rail really make any difference? The impact of high-speed trains on access to interfirm financingDoes High-Speed Rail really make any difference? The impact of high-speed trains on access to interfirm financing

Does High-Speed Rail really make any difference? The impact of high-speed trains on access to interfirm financing

In the context of the UK Government's controversial decision to scrap the Manchester leg of the HS2, new research co-authored by Dr Steven Chen presents timely evidence which highlights how high-speed rail (HSR) connections boost interfirm finance for local businesses.

Posted on: 23 October 2023

Testing the market appetite for voluntary international environmental management certification Testing the market appetite for voluntary international environmental management certification

Testing the market appetite for voluntary international environmental management certification

Dr Irene Margaret’s research tests the market appetite for voluntary international environmental management certification and examines the impact of a strongly binding multilateral agreement on the perceived value of adopting the ISO 14001 certification.

Posted on: 16 October 2023

How can NFTs bring value to brands? How can NFTs bring value to brands?

How can NFTs bring value to brands?

Professor Anatoli Colicev discusses the opportunities Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) offer brands to reach and engage consumers at different stages of the marketing funnel.

Posted on: 12 October 2023

Predicting cybersecurity nightmaresPredicting cybersecurity nightmares

Predicting cybersecurity nightmares

Professor Chris Florackis’ research presents a new firm-level measure of cybersecurity risk for US publicly listed enterprises, and examines whether investors expect greater returns from firms that are more exposed to cyberthreats.

Posted on: 10 October 2023