CEO Panel on Business Ethics and Sustainability
Oct 17, 2023
Location
Adelphi Theatre, University of Salford
Description
Salford Business School (SBS) facilitated a valuable discussion on "Business Ethics and Sustainability" at the New Adelphi Theatre this Monday. Bringing together thought leaders, students and academic experts, the session showcased SBS's commitment to addressing relevant global issues.
Contributors:
Jamie Christon, Chester Zoo
Sarah Bateman, Unify Energy
Rachael Shah, Swiscot Group
Business ethics and sustainable operations are increasingly crucial, not just in academia but in practical business scenarios. Around the world, companies are facing real-world obstacles, innovating solutions, and setting goals to adopt sustainable methods. The energy and engagement during Monday's panel reflected the significance of these subjects.
Dr Francine Morris, Associate Dean of Enterprise and Engagement, set the tone for the session. Her announcement about the upcoming Centre for Sustainable Innovation at Salford Business School caught everyone's interest. This initiative signifies SBS's dedication to promoting net-zero targets, improving efficiency, and leading in digital change.
It is an online conference which will be cohosted by Salford Business (UK), School, State University of Trade and Economics (Kyiv, Ukraine), Poznań University of Economics and
Business (Poznań, Poland) and University of Commerce and Services (Poznań, Poland). The conference website is: https://secs.knute.edu.ua/2024/index.html
Judge for 2025 UK Operation Excellence Awards
Jul 11, 2025
Location
Awards Ceremony held at Park Plaza London Riverbank on 9th September 2025
Description
I am delighted to join a prestigious lineup of judges from industry and academia to support the 2025 UK Operation Excellence Awards that will be held in Park Plaza London Riverbank.
The Operational Excellence Awards UK celebrate organisations and individuals setting new standards for operational excellence. Building on four years of successfully recognising operational excellence in Ireland, this UK-based programme celebrates those driving business transformation through process improvement, technology adoption, and enhanced customer experience. The Operational Excellence Awards UK provide a platform to showcase achievements and inspire others to unlock efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve performance through data-driven strategies.
Teaching and Learning Conference 2025: Future-focused education: Ensuring successful student outcomes for all
Jul 1, 2025
Location
The Wave, University of Sheffield
Description
Inspiring the next generation of young entrepreneurs to make a positive social impact, through the adoption of an experiential learning approach.
Our interactive workshop explores how experiential learning fosters entrepreneurial mindsets, sustainability, and social impact. It will discuss best practices from the Young Enterprise (UK) Start-Up Programme across the four UK universities (Salford, Liverpool, Hertfordshire and Manchester Metropolitan) and through ideation-centred modules. The interactive workshop will invite academics, researchers and students from other educational institutes from across the UK to engage in activities like "Creating the Enterprise" and "Ideation Simulation” and hear student success stories through video testimonials. Learn how to embed entrepreneurial thinking, inclusivity and sustainability within higher education curricula. Gain actionable frameworks to prepare students for impactful careers, addressing global challenges while advancing economic resilience and advance HE’s mission.
It will focus on how experiential, entrepreneurial education fosters inclusivity and equal opportunities for all students, including those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The workshop aims to provide a practical understanding of how to design and implement curriculum frameworks that build student capabilities in ideation, strategic decision-making and sustainable business development.
