Business School, University of Aberdeen

02/09/2026

We are delighted to invite you to the Jaffrey Chair Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Keith Bender. Join us this September for an enlightening lecture on The Political Economy of Transitions: Work, Wages, and Well-Being in a Changing Economy. Confirm your attendance here: http://abdn.io/2ot

27/08/2026

We’re excited to feature Professor Alan Sangster in our latest Research Insights Series! His paper “The emergence of double entry bookkeeping” presents a critical analysis of entries in a ledger of Florentine moneychanger-bankers from 1211.

Read the paper here: http://abdn.io/2nX

25/08/2026

We’re excited to feature Professor Frans de Vries in our latest Research Insights Series! His paper “Governing microplastics in the North-East Atlantic: The importance of regional frameworks in the absence of a global treaty” highlights both the potential and the structural limits of regional frameworks as intermediary governance layers between global ambition and national policy ex*****on.

Read the paper here: http://abdn.io/2nw

20/08/2026

We’re excited to feature Professor Alan Sangster in our latest Research Insights Series! His paper “Digital accounting history — adoption of a digitalized historical research methodology” adopts a traditional critical-historical research methodology focusing on context and function to investigate and explain the factors that led to widespread adoption and diffusion of double entry bookkeeping within and beyond its Italian roots before 1800

Read the paper here: http://abdn.io/2mS

19/08/2026

🎧 New podcast for new students!

Starting university is exciting, but it can also feel like there's a lot to figure out. Our new podcast, Find Your True North, is here to help. Across a series of short episodes, you'll hear practical advice from University of Aberdeen students and staff on everything from making friends and settling into student life to study tips and support services.
Whether you're joining us this year or still deciding on your next steps, it's the perfect companion before you arrive. Listen now at http://abdn.io/2mJ

18/08/2026

From 3 to 16 August, the Business School welcomed students from China University of Mining and Technology, South China Normal University and Nanjing Agricultural University to take part in our 2026 Summer School.

Over the two weeks, students participated in a wide range of academic sessions, cultural activities and visits to local organisations, including Aberdeen Football Club, the National Decommissioning Centre and Forest Farm.

Ten colleagues from across three departments contributed to the programme, delivering cutting-edge sessions covering business and management, finance and economics. The sessions were very well received, with students providing highly positive feedback on both the academic content and their overall Summer School experience.

The programme provided an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their academic perspectives, experience life in Aberdeen and engage with colleagues and organisations beyond the classroom.

17/08/2026

How can a postgraduate degree prepare you for your next career step?

Transferable and interpersonal skills are becoming increasingly more valuable to employers across sectors. A professionally-oriented Masters degree takes a broader approach to postgraduate study, enabling you to connect what you learn with the demands of professional life, while developing the skills and confidence to navigate your career after graduation 🎓

Our Lecturer Dr John D Lamb explores the value of professionally-oriented degrees in a guest blog with Postgrad Solutions Read the full article to explore how these degrees can support your career development ➡️ http://abdn.io/2mf

14/08/2026

As part of our recent MBA and industry event, we welcomed Adetayo Adeyemi, Innovation Specialist at Scottish Enterprise who shared valuable insights on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, the importance of collaboration, and how universities can help shape the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.

From supporting ambitious ideas to building thriving innovation ecosystems, Adetayo's message was clear: innovation happens when people, knowledge and opportunity come together.

🎥 Watch the full video to hear her advice for students, researchers, founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.

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13/08/2026

We’re excited to feature Dr Muhammed Bolomope in our latest Research Insights Series! His paper “Personality and disruption-driven investment decision-making: reflective accounts of property fund managers” advances the property investment decision-making literature by providing original empirical evidence that links personality to disruption-driven investment behaviour.

Read the paper here: http://abdn.io/2m3

06/08/2026

We’re excited to feature Professor Pervaiz Akhtar in our latest Research Insights Series! His paper “Ideological Influences on Fake News: How Religious and Political Orientations Amplify Confirmation Bias and Attenuate Social Media Engagement” pioneers a multidimensional understanding of fake news in consumer behavior, offering actionable insights for marketers and policymakers to counter misinformation in ideologically polarized contexts.

Read the paper here: http://abdn.io/2lf