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• 'Those who embrace ESG fuel innovation'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/14/2024

  Organizations must restore the balance between business continuity and concern for people, nature and society, according to Prof. Albert Plugge in his inaugural speech on June 14. Plugge is professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University. "Financial interests have prevailed since the industrial revolution, but that concept is no longer tenable."

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• Identifying morals, mindset, and manners in organizational leadership

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 6/12/2024

  Discover insights into organizational leadership.

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• Nyenrode students satisfied thanks to high-quality professors and strong practical connections

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 5/31/2024

  Students reaffirm that Nyenrode Business University is the ideal place to build a solid foundation for a successful career, thanks to its strong practical connections and high-quality professors. This is evident from the recent Nationale Studenten Enquete (National Student Survey, NSE) by independent platform Studiekeuze123.

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• Corporate governance: ‘More and more parties are knocking on the door’

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/29/2024

  The way we govern our enterprises is under pressure, according to Prof. Dr. Jeroen Veldman in his inaugural lecture on May 29. “Organizations are increasingly confronted with expectations from various quarters. These expectations often pertain to mitigating systemic risks such as climate change. This development affects how we implement corporate governance."

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• CSR in the clothing industry: 'Everyone can benefit from collaboration'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/23/2024

  All stakeholders can benefit from a sustainable clothing industry, says S. M. Akterujjaman during his PhD defense ceremony on May 22. His research is concerned with the complex network of relationships and interactions that determine the shape of corporate social responsibility. In doing so, Akterujjaman focused mainly on the clothing industry in Bangladesh.

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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?

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• 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.

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• '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."

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• “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.

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• 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.

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• A day in the life of international Accountancy student Arina

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 2/22/2024

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

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• '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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