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Nyenrode Business University closed the 2024–2025 academic year with a clear financial turnaround and a strong foundation for future growth. Revenue increased by 2.75% to €77.1 million. Net results improved significantly, from a loss of €3.9 million last year to a positive result of €2.36 million, driven primarily by higher income from bachelor’s and master’s programs and targeted cost management. Solvency also increased to 45.4%. These results create room for continued investment in the quality and innovation of education.

AI process optimization – from bottleneck to blueprint in 6 stepsAI is the driving force behind modern process optimization. Organizations that digitize their operations and deploy AI for process improvement build agility, efficiency and strategic advantage. Professor Dr. Sam Solaimani — Professor of Digital Technology, Innovation & Operations Management — delivers a clear message: digitization affects not only the infrastructure of organizations, but their core business processes down to the very core. In this article he outlines six essential steps by which organizations can turn bottlenecks into a future-proof blueprint — with AI as the engine of sustainable process optimization.

Future-ready leaders connect innovation, ethics, and impact.

Recent data shows a worrying increase in mental health issues among young professionals. In her PhD research at Nyenrode Business University, Yoy Bergs demonstrates that these issues are not only caused by high workloads, but also by the pressure of managing multiple identities — both at work and in private life.

Companies that use, develop, and market green technologies either lower their costs or create new revenue models. That’s pure competitive strength.

IT systems are no longer merely supportive tools for organizations; they increasingly form an essential part of organizational strategy. In her PhD research, Simone van Golden demonstrates how supervisory board members with digital expertise can influence an organization’s digital strategy.

Leadership and talent development in a changing agricultural landscape.

ESG is becoming increasingly influential in shaping organizational strategy. The Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam is an example of how ESG can move beyond reporting to become a catalyst for innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term value.