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  • Who supports pension funds in local impact deals?

    Type: Opinion
    Publication date: 5/7/2024

    An increasing number of pension funds aim to improve the world through their investments. Alongside this goal, there’s a growing desire to create local impact. But how can they achieve this?

    Willem Schramade
  • How can pension funds make the world a better place?

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 4/17/2024

    Pension funds have the potential to make the world a better place. However, challenges remain. The crucial question is how pension funds intend to achieve their broader goals.

    Willem Schramade
  • 'Sustainability reporting should not become a checklist'

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 4/5/2024

    Does regulation on sustainability reporting actually lead to more sustainability? This question was central to Professor René Orij's inaugural lecture on April 5th. "Organizations need to think more about the long-term benefits and necessities."

    Orij, Rene
  • Challenges for the CFO focusing on integrated value

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 3/26/2024

    When it comes to making choices, it's a real pickle. This pretty much sums up the biggest challenges for financial professionals aiming to steer towards integrated value. Surprisingly, the oft-cited issue of data availability isn't the main hurdle for these individuals. The real challenge lies in decision-making.

    Willem Schramade
  • Nyenrode's masters receive praise from students for their faculty and robust career preparation

    Type: Education
    Publication date: 3/21/2024

    Nyenrode provides students with an optimal environment to prepare for a successful career. This is emphasized in the recently released Keuzegids Masters 2024 by students, who highlight the crucial role of faculty. Lecturers at Nyenrode are often also active in the business world in addition to their academic roles, which is highly beneficial for students.

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  • Impact case: Bridging the gap between science and practice in corporate reporting

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 3/18/2024

    Substantive developments and shifting priorities have led to significant changes in corporate reporting regulations in recent years. Dr. Ferdy van Beest, Associate Professor of Corporate Reporting at Nyenrode Business University and Director of Sustainability at Flynth adviseurs en accountants (Flynth Dutch auditors and consultants), emphasizes that stakeholders must make substantial efforts in order to keep up with changing regulations. Van Beest sees a large knowledge gap between scientific research and practical applications in corporate reporting. It is his mission to bridge this gap.

  • “The accountancy degree program requires integration and differentiation”

    Publication date: 2/29/2024

    Long gone are the days when accountancy was solely about financial reporting. Themes such as sustainability, fraud detection and cybersecurity are also coming to the fore. This requires adjustments in the degree program, as Prof. Dr. Ruud Vergoossen RA asserted on Feb. 29 in his emeritus speech.

  • Koen Becking leaves Nyenrode as of October 1

    Type: About Nyenrode
    Publication date: 2/23/2024

    Prof. Dr. Koen Becking is leaving as Chairman of the Executive Board and Rector Magnificus of Nyenrode Business University. This has been announced by Petri Hofsté, Chairman of the Nyenrode Foundation Board and Koen Becking after joint consultation. Koen Becking will not stay on beyond his first term, which expires on October 1 of this year. Nyenrode Foundation has begun the search for a new chairman.

  • A day in the life of Accountancy student Arina Strakhova at Nyenrode

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 2/22/2024

    Arina Strakhova from Russia invites you to join her for a day in her life as Accountancy student at Nyenrode in Amsterdam.

    Nyenrode Accountancy Arina Strakhova
  • Impact case of the month: “Emerging multinational enterprises in Global Markets”

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 2/15/2024

    In the global economy, emerging economies and their businesses are becoming increasingly important. Jianhong Zhang, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor of International Economics & Business at Nyenrode Business University, researched the opportunities, challenges, and consequences of this development.

  • Can pension funds make the world a better place?

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 2/8/2024

    In November 2023, three Dutch pension funds announced a joint investment of €400 million in rental and care homes to address the housing shortage of the Netherlands. This serves as a good example of pension funds aiming to improve the world while achieving reasonable financial returns.

    Willem Schramade
  • From campus friendship to entrepreneurial adventure: the Boatique story

    Type: Community
    Publication date: 2/7/2024

    It's more common at Nyenrode that a close friendship on campus is the first step of an entrepreneurial adventure. Former bachelor students Loek de Lyon and Ole Nijst share a common passion for boats, which formed the basis of a study project. That project evolved into their own company, Boatique, a leasing concept for electric commercial sloops.

    Boatique Loek en Ole
  • 'An uncertain future calls for personal innovation'

    Publication date: 1/25/2024

    We don't know what the future will look like, but we can prepare for it, according to Professor Jeff Gaspersz in his emeritus speech on January 25. "The future will be disruptive. That requires flexible thinking and working on a set of future-oriented competencies."

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  • Leadership and innovative work behavior in hybrid contexts

    Publication date: 1/19/2024

    What influence does a leadership style have on innovative work behavior in hybrid contexts? That question is central to the research on which Robin Edelbroek will receive his PhD January 19. "As an executive, you can consciously choose a leadership style that encourages people to come up with new ideas," he said.

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  • "Council members benefit most from work-based learning"

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 1/12/2024

    To occupy a strategic position as a city council member, it is crucial to build on previously developed knowledge and competencies. Time is the most limiting factor here, according to René Stigt's research, who will receive his PhD on January 12. Council members therefore benefit most from work-based learning.

    Rene Stigt website
  • Sustainability and the role of corporate reporting

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 12/18/2023

    How can we encourage organizations to reduce their negative environmental and societal impacts? This question is central to the research of Ries Breijer, who obtained his PhD on December 18th. His research shows that regulatory changes on non-financial and financial reporting can play an important role.

    Ries Breijder
  • Impact case of the month: ‘IT investment decision-making in the public sector’

    Type: Research
    Publication date: 12/15/2023

    The implementation of IT systems in the public sector does not always go smoothly. Cokky Hilhorst, Professor of Business Information Systems at Nyenrode Business University, conducted research into decision-making in IT investments, specifically focused on public organizations. This has led to valuable insights that help organizations gain more control over their IT expenditure.

    Cokky Hillhorst
  • Nyenrode climbs in Financial Times' European Business ranking

    Type: Education
    Publication date: 12/5/2023

    The Financial Times has published its annual ranking for European business schools 2023. Nyenrode Business University has moved up 3 places and is now positioned at 42 in the overall European Business ranking.

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