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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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• 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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• 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.

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• BSc in Business Administration awarded best program in the Netherlands

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 12/4/2023

  For the fourth time in a row, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BScBA) has been rated the best program in the Netherlands in the International Business category by the Keuzegids Universiteiten.

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• Nature is increasingly being given legal rights: 'This is how we can really save nature'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 11/30/2023

  Since 2017, Nyenrode Business University professor Tineke Lambooy has been researching the globally innovative legal trend of 'Rights of Nature'. Internationally and also in the Netherlands, she is a forerunner in this field. "The purpose of granting rights to natural objects or entities such as rivers, forests, mountains and animals is to recognise their intrinsic value and give them a voice. If a natural area or river has rights, this natural entity is able to act in public debate and court. Just like us and government agencies, companies, foundations and associations. For instance, nature can stir when a decision by a public or private party threatens its survival or when there is behaviour that damages the quality of nature," Lambooy said.

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• Executive misconduct and the recovery of compensation

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 10/19/2023

  Clawback clauses stipulate that an employee must repay (part of) his variable remuneration if it turns out in retrospect that it should not have been paid out. Prof Dr Michael Erkens is Professor of Corporate Reporting at Nyenrode Business University and examined what these clauses must meet to be effective. He also looked at what the consequences were of effective versus ineffective clawbacks. The outcome of the study resulted in the mandatory implementation of effective clawback clauses in the United States.

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• Prof. dr. Albert Plugge appointed as Professor ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 10/9/2023

  Prof. Dr. Albert Plugge has been appointed as Professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University as of September 1. He is part of the Expertise Center Entrepreneurship, Governance & Stewardship.

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• Dr. Willem Schramade appointed as Professor of Finance

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 10/3/2023

  Dr. Willem Schramade has been appointed as Professor of Finance at Nyenrode Business University as of October 1, 2023. Schramade is part of the Nyenrode Faculty Expertise Center Corporate Reporting, Finance & Tax.

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• Incomplete picture of credit risk poses a threat to financial stability in the capital market

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/22/2023

  Credit ratings do not always provide an accurate or complete picture of the risks of a financial product, according to Vivian van Breemen, who will be obtaining her doctorate at Nyenrode Business Universiteit today. Van Breemen’s research shows that an inaccurate assessment of credit risks in the capital market poses a significant threat to international financial stability.

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• Audits for Less Complex Entities

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/18/2023

  Small and medium-sized businesses, also known as SMEs, represent an important part of the economy. However, international auditing standards have not been not well tailored to this business category. Niels van Nieuw Amerongen, holder of the Kreston Netherlands SME Accountancy chair at Nyenrode Business University, analyzed with a research team stakeholder roundtable discussions focused on an international auditing standard for less complex entities. He summarized the findings in two international publications.

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• ‘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.”

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.”

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• 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.”

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• 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.

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• 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. 

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