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Corporate governance is under the microscope in the investigation into the activities of News International

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The parliamentary and police investigations into phone-hacking and corrupt practices involving journalists and their police sources will also call into question the corporate governance of not just News International but its parent, News Corporation.

Vince Cable launches first university Regional Growth Fund project in the country

Dr Cable signed the letter confirming that Plymouth University and media partners the Western Morning News could begin the process of funding SME business development in the South West to the tune of £1m.

On a special visit to the University on Thursday, Dr Cable met a number of businesses already working with the institution through its operation of several innovation and incubation centres in Devon and Cornwall as part of the Growth Acceleration and Investment Network (GAIN).

Too many CEOs are paid too little not too much

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Salford Business Awards 2011 open for entries

The awards, sponsored by Talk Talk Technology, will once again give Salford businesses the recognition they deserve and reflect the city’s strong history of innovation.

There are eight categories to enter: Business of the Year, Innovation Award, Technology Award, Excellence Award, Green Award, Community Award, Entrepreneur Award and International Trade Award.
 
The winner of the 2010 Business of the Year Award, also sponsored by Talk Talk Technology, was construction company Freemont.

The Open University Business School honours outstanding student achievement

The award recipients include an international MBA student and young mother who transformed a small national tourism show in Moscow into the second largest international travel show in Russia.

Martina Stenech, who collected the award for MBA Student of the Year sponsored by the Chartered Management Institute, originally worked as project and sales manager for MSI Fairs and Exhibitions. She was promoted to Business Director of the Vienna office in 2005, managing 20 employees, developing new business and supporting the growth of existing exhibitions.

Double accolade for Newcastle Business School: UK leader and European elite

The Brussels-based organisation, which operates internationally, was established to ensure the continuous improvement of management development education worldwide.

Newcastle University Business School Receives International Accreditation

Following a rigorous assessment late in 2009, it has just been announced that Newcastle University Business School has received the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) kitemark from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), an organisation based in Brussels.

National enterprise award recognises Salford adviser

Louise Kenworthy, Salford’s SIFE Adviser, beat off competition from universities across the UK to pick up the award at a ceremony in Canary Wharf, London, on Thursday, 22 April. 
 
SIFE is an international not-for-profit organisation which works with top leaders to challenge students to make a difference in their communities through the positive power of business.
 

iMarket iPhone app from Professor Malcolm McDonald Now Live on the Apple App StoreWorld's First Marketing & Sales Toolkit Available on the iPhone

In partnership with MDB, Professor McDonald offers leaders from companies of any size access via the iTunes store to 7 valuable marketing and sales audit exercises with reference material included for assistance. Also included is support material including his marketing white papers, master class video clips and daily business news feeds.

Winchester Business School leads the way in call for action on climate change

Dr Manuel Escudero, who is alsoHead of the Secretariat of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), made his comments following the presentation of a paper by Dr Mark Lowman, Head of Management at the Winchester Business School.
 

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