News

455 news articles

• ‘Sustainability reporting is not sustainable’

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/23/2023

  The way companies report on sustainability is not sustainable, states Professor of Corporate Reporting Michael Erkens in his inaugural lecture. “We need to work globally towards a unified framework for sustainability reporting, so that we can better compare companies' sustainability performance and efforts.”

  View article

  

• Learning about moral issues in organizations: 'A continuous process of questioning and discussion'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/9/2023

  Researcher Henriëtte Bout studied how organizations deal with moral issues and how knowledge transfer contributes to this. 'More and more organizations want to learn about this, but how can this be done in a sustainable way so that it benefits the entire organization?' Today Bout will receive her doctorate from Nyenrode Business University. In her research, Bout mainly focused on the factors that support or hinder learning about moral issues in organizations. The research offers insights for organizations that want to institutionalize moral insights and provides guidance on how to create a working environment in which moral issues can be discussed.

  View article

  

• Peaceful coexistence requires self-awareness and self-love

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 6/5/2023

  Peaceful coexistence is under threat worldwide, states Professor Jaap Schaveling in his farewell lecture as Professor of Collaboration and Leadership. To create a safe environment again, we need to work on our self-awareness. According to Schaveling, this leads to more self-love and love energy.

  View article

  

• Big issues require a new, entrepreneurial mindset, says Professor Henk Kievit

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/2/2023

  When dealing with major social issues, an entrepreneurial mindset is essential. This is the conviction of Henk Kievit, Professor of Entrepreneurship & Ecosystems, which he addressed in his inaugural speech. The findings of his research provide insight into the mentality that is required to realize innovative and sustainable solutions. “By focusing on collaboration with multiple parties, organizations contribute to a resilient and future-proof society.”

  View article

  

• A threat to financial stability: risks in the capital market

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/31/2023

  The world benefits from financial stability. Vivian van Breemen, PhD student at Nyenrode Business University and supervisor at the European Central Bank[1] and Dennis Vink, Professor of Finance & Investment at Nyenrode Business University, put together an international expert research team that focuses on analyzing systemic risks in the capital market. And with success: the research sheds light on numerous new risks that could pose a threat to financial stability.

  View article

  

• Circular economy: Why current accounting models aren’t suitable

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/26/2023

  Researcher Diane Zandee, who obtains her doctorate from Nyenrode Business Universiteit today, wants to connect finance and sustainability. That is why she has conducted research into how accounting can contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. There is a need for a common language and structure in order to embrace this new economy. “We are still focusing too much on the financial side and not enough on ecological and social values. We can only change this if the entire chain changes along with it. For that we need a conductor, a coordinator who ensures that everything goes at the right pace and that everyone works together to find harmony.”

  View article

  

• Uncertainty and volatility demand courageous leadership in the boardroom

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 5/23/2023

  Global developments such as climate issues, social and geopolitical tensions create uncertainty and volatility in the boardroom. What is the influence of these unprecedented factors in the boardroom? In conversation with Jessica Peters-Hondelink about new business models, change processes, stakeholder management, and innovative leadership.

  View article

  

• MOLB game gives an insight into sustainable production processes

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/16/2023

  In recent decades, the optimization of production processes was mainly focused on making profit. Nowadays there is also an increasing focus on environmental and societal impact. This transition calls for new leadership. To best prepare students for their future leadership roles, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics, Taher Ahmadi, developed a Multi-Objective Line Balancing (MOLB) game. This game has led to positive reactions both nationally and internationally.

  View article

  

• A sustainable economy starts with business leaders

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 5/11/2023

  Since December 2022, there is a new Corporate Governance Code in place. This Code states that business leaders are responsible for sustainable long-term value creation and that companies must draw up policies for diversity and inclusion. Tineke Lambooy, Professor of Corporate Law at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, explains how business leaders can embed ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) values in their strategy.

  View article

  

• Nyenrode Business Universiteit conducts research into origins of N.O.I.B

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 4/25/2023

  The board of Nyenrode Business Universiteit will conduct a factual investigation into the origins of the Dutch Education Institute for the Abroad (N.O.I.B., predecessor of Nyenrode), including its founders. The research should answer the question as to what extent the founders allowed Dutch interests in the Dutch East Indies to play a role in the establishment of the N.O.I.B. in 1946. 

  View article

  

• Strategic Talent Management at Nyenrode: we Practice what we Teach

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 4/18/2023

  The vision on talent is changing. Nyenrode Business Universiteit has been researching talent management for years. Not only does this change education, but it also changes its policy. Now all employees are given the opportunity to develop their talents, instead of only the best ones.

  View article

  

• How to start embedding human rights in your business

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 4/18/2023

  There is an urgency to incorporate human rights policy into your business operations, as stated by Yulia Levashova, Assistant professor at Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Besides a moral duty to take good care of your employees and ensure that your company respect human rights, it also makes a ‘good business sense.’

  View article

  

• Transition to sustainability requires an innovative mindset

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 4/13/2023

  To support organizations in the transition to sustainability, Nyenrode Business Universiteit and KPMG jointly founded the ESG Innovation Institute. Dr. Jeroen van der Velden and Prof. Jeff Gaspersz are both connected to this institute and explain how innovation contributes to business transformation.

  View article

  

• Nyenrode Business University strengthens partnership with Microsoft

  Type: About Nyenrode

  Publication date: 3/28/2023

  Nyenrode Business Universiteit announces a more intensive collaboration with Microsoft aimed at improving data-driven decision-making and further personalizing and optimizing the student experience.

  View article

  

• Performing more transparent and efficient audits using Bayesian statistics

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 3/17/2023

  Auditors are able to work more transparently and efficiently by using Bayesian statistics. That is the main conclusion of Koen Derks’ research, who obtains his doctorate from Nyenrode Business University today. Techniques to apply Bayesian statistics in the audit have been made freely accessible by Derks, through the open-source program JASP. “Auditors should be bold enough to deviate from ways already paved more often.”

  View article

  

• Nyenrode Masters characterized by strong practical orientation and connection with the corporate world

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 3/9/2023

  This year, once again, the master’s degree programs of Nyenrode Business University receive high ratings for practical orientation and the connection with the corporate world and the government. This is evident from the Keuzegids Masters 2023 (Resource Guide Masters 2023) that was published last week. The students are in particular above average satisfied with the master’s degree programs Controlling, Executive Master of Finance & Control and Management.

  View article

  

• Publication new book

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 3/9/2023

  We are proud to present the new book ’Virtual Management and the New Normal: New Perspectives on HRM and Leadership since the COVID-19 Pandemic.’

  View article

  

• Sustainability reporting: from exceptional to mainstream

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 3/8/2023

  Until a few years ago, corporate transparency about their activities and their impact on society and the environment was still exceptional and non-committal. However, sustainability reporting is now for many companies a mandatory part of accounting for what they do, and has become common good. René Orij, who recently was appointed as full professor at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, has conducted important research in this area.

  View article