Business Discoveries - October 2024

University of Bristol Business School academics are influencing policy and practice by critically addressing significant challenges faced by individuals, communities, organisations, and economies. Subscribe to our Business Discoveries newsletter to find out more about our challenge-led interdisciplinary research.

New case study - Alice's dilemma: Can HFS's blockchain project cross the road to success?

Dr Aniekan Essien has published a new case study with The Case Centre titled "Alice's Dilemma: Can HFS's Blockchain Project Cross the Road to Success?", examining the implementation challenges and outcomes of using blockchain to enhance food safety through increased transparency and traceability.

The case provides critical insights into the integration of cutting-edge technologies within public sector frameworks, highlighting the importance of leadership and adaptive strategies in overcoming challenges.

Discover more about this case study.

Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research - October colloquium

We’re delighted to announce the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research Colloquium was successfully held on 10th October.

Co-directed by Professor Agnes Nairn , with Dr Dr Raffaello Rossi as Communications Lead, the Hub strives to foster collaboration across a global network and advance research in the field of gambling harms. By raising awareness of these harms and funding global research initiatives, the Hub supports and empowers experts to tackle these critical issues head-on.

Find out more about the Hub's work.

Material expertise: The case of the craft entrepreneur Lucie Rie - new paper published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal

Professor Robin Holt's co-authored paper with Associate Professor René Wiedner , "Material expertise: The case of the craft entrepreneur Lucie Rie" has been e-published ahead of print in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.

"By following the historical case of the world-renowned potter Luce Rie, we study the relationships between the accrual of material expertise, entrepreneurial actions, and successful craft venture outcomes."

Find out more about the paper.

Reuters "fact-checking unit" debunks online claims that the new Labour government crashed the economy on 5th July 2024

The news agency Reuters has a "fact-checking" unit that analyses and reports on potentially misleading claims posted on social networks.

In July, Dr Sylvain Friederich , Senior Lecturer in Finance, was interviewed by Reuters where he discussed claims around Labour's victory in the General Election. In this, Dr Friederich explained why fluctuations of London's FTSE 100 stock index the day following the election did not in fact indicate a crash as claimed on social media, and what the likely reasons for these fluctuations instead were on 5th July 2024.

Read the full article.

Upcoming events

Moomin Management book launch

Date: 23rd October 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Design West, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA.

We are excited to introduce the new Bristol professional business publishing programme, a collaboration between the University of Bristol Business School and Bristol University Press.

Join us for an evening of celebration and a drinks reception as we launch the first book in the list, Moomin Management. Meet the co-author of Moomin Management, Janne Tienari, alongside Bristol University Press commissioning editor Ellen Pearce and University of Bristol Organisation Studies Professor Martin Parker.

Sign up for the seminar today ??

Durham-Bristol Banking Policy Forum

Date: 24th October, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: 8 Berkeley Square, University of Bristol - Lady Hale Moot Court Room, Bristol BS8

Join us on 24th October for the second Durham-Bristol Banking Policy Forum workshop focused on Climate Change and Banking Regulation and Supervision.

Sponsored by Tandem Bank the forum is a collaboration between the University of Bristol Banking Research Group and Durham University Business School Centre for Banking Institutions and Development.

This forum will bring forth influential voices from Citi, European Central Bank, Federal Reserve Board, Financial Conduct Authority and the International Banking Research Network.

Find out more about the event.

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