5 years on from EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, trade hasn’t recovered. New research shows UK-to-EU exports are down 54% in variety, even as values fell less. Trade has survived mainly where firms are locked into existing supply chains. 🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/sup...

Supply Chain Lock-in and the Selective Destruction of EU–UK Trade - The Productivity Institute

Post-Brexit trade only survives where companies were already "locked in" to each other through complex, shared manufacturing processes. But smaller, simpler trade relationships are being systematicall...

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Violence and aggression in retail is rising, impacting staff wellbeing and retention. Join our Lunch & Learn session to explore the scale of the issue and practical steps to improve safety and support. 📅 25 June | 🕛 12:30–13:30 | 💻 Online Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e07e81...

🌙 Eid Mubarak from Alliance Manchester Business School May this meaningful occasion bring peace and happiness to you and your loved ones. Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed Eid.

We're here for 'Business Impact: Driving biodiversity recovery through business action' in @alliancembs.bsky.social this evening. We're thrilled to see so many people join us tonight, helping drive our message: Nature risk is business risk. 🧵

New report: The Right to Disconnect 🧠 “Always‑on” work culture is harming wellbeing. The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work has released a major report on why a Right to Disconnect matters and how smart policy could work in practice. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/7f7W50Y5gS1

Join experts from The University of Manchester, RSPB, and leading UK conservation organisations at Alliance MBS for an evening of insights on the actions businesses must take following IPBES-12 Stakeholder Day. 📅 Monday 2 Feb 🕐 6–8 PM 📍 Alliance MBS 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/3RNP50XXfbU

On 2 Feb, @alliancembs.bsky.social will host ‘Business Impact: Driving biodiversity recovery through business action’ with @rspb.bsky.social. 💡 Join to gain a clearer understanding of nature-related risks and how your organisation must adapt to stay ahead 🔗 uom.link/BusinessImpact #BizBiodiversity

A new study on South Africa's wine industry, led by Prof Matthew Alford from @alliancembs.bsky.social, found that farm workers and local unions use Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act to advocate for improved working conditions. 🔗 www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/g...

Manchester research reveals how global laws can give workers real power

A new study in the Journal of Economic Geography has revealed that European ‘due diligence’ laws designed to make multinational companies accountable for labour and environmental abuses are beginning ...

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New research on the UK Digital Pound 💸 AMBS has released a major report exploring how ready the public is for a digital pound. Based on a nationally representative survey of 10,000 adults, the study offers the clearest picture yet of public attitudes toward a central bank digital currency.

Season’s Greetings from AMBS! 🎄 ❄️ We send our warmest wishes for health, happiness, and success in the year ahead. Please note: AMBS will close for the festive break at 5pm on Tuesday 23 December, and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026.

In an insightful piece for People Management, Professor Sheena Johnson explores why Keep Britain Working policies and practices must include strategies to support older employees - from tackling age bias to creating inclusive workplaces that leverage their expertise. 👉 https://ow.ly/EuIa50XKcQH

How online categories shape expectations💭 In a new blog, Karl Taeuscher dives into the psychology behind online categorisation and its impact on consumer behaviour - insights that can help businesses rethink how they position offerings in a digital-first world. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZGM150XKaJa

National Productivity Week is back for 2026! From 27 April – 1 May, join researchers, policymakers, and business leaders for a nationwide programme focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms, and places. Find out more below. ⬇️

The Productivity Institute@productivity.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places. Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa... #NPW2026

🎉 Ten @manchester.ac.uk academics named among the world’s top 1% most influential researchers! Special shout‑out to Frank W. Geels (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & Pamela Qualter (@uomseed.bsky.social) who have made the list👏 Read the full list here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/t... #UoMResearch

Ten Manchester academics named among top one percent of global influential researchers

Ten academics from The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential, according to the Highly Cited Researchers rankings released by Clarivate.Highly Cited Researche...

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❓ Curious what the Chancellor’s #Budget means for productivity? Dive into Bart van Ark’s (@bartvanark.bsky.social) initial reaction and key insights as the Director of The Productivity Institute (@productivity.bsky.social). 👇 🧵1/ @alliancembs.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

Will today's #Budget boost productivity? Get a head start on how the budget will impact productivity: podfollow.com/productivity... @bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social), Louise Hellem (CBI) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).

Productivity Puzzles: Will We Get a Productive Budget?

The Chancellor’s Budget is on the horizon. Will it bring higher taxes, deeper cuts, or more borrowing? Does the Budget really matter for productivity? And how does productivity shape the Budget? ...

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🌍 How can universities lead the fight against the climate crisis? Join us for our next MIOIR Seminar with Prof Meric Gertler, President Emeritus of the University of Toronto. 📅 1 Dec 2025 ⏰ 15:30–16:30 📍 AMBS & Online Register here👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mioir-semi... #ClimateLeadership

MIOIR Seminar Series with Professor Meric Gertler

Meric S. Gertler discusses the case for universities to take leading roles in the fight against climate change.

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Listen to The Productivity Institute's new podcast delving into some big questions around the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 🎧

The Productivity Institute@productivity.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Reducing uncertainty should be a core aim of next week's Budget. @econstevem.bsky.social from @niesrorg.bsky.social is on the latest ep. of Productivity Puzzles, w/ @bartvanark.bsky.social, Louise Hellem (CBI) & @teraallas.bsky.social from @alliancembs.bsky.social: podfollow.com/productivity...

We're looking forward to seeing some of you at @alliancembs.bsky.social tomorrow evening for the launch of Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century! Don't forget, a free chapter is available until 21st November on Manchesterhive🐝 Download the free chapter: bit.ly/RBSFreeChapter

How can business schools rise to the challenge of global issues like climate change, inequality, and AI? Our new book, edited by Professor Ken McPhail, explores bold ideas to shape the future of business education. Download a free chapter (available until 21 November): https://ow.ly/HBjY50Xrbfi

Navigating Modern Health Systems: 10 Key Themes 🏥 Dr Simon Moralee explores 10 themes shaping the future of healthcare, drawn from the new edition of Healthcare Management, an authoritative guide for leaders. 👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/HmEp50XqWYv

From climate change and inequality to technological disruption, the world needs new thinking. Edited by Ken McPhail, Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century sets out a bold blueprint for change. Read a free chapter by Duncan Ivison and Ken McPhail: https://ow.ly/oRcV50XnLzV

Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.

🏘️ Reimagining New Towns Join us for the launch of the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, exploring how new towns can drive sustainable, inclusive growth and tackle England’s housing challenges. 👉 Register: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/events/reima... 🧵(1/2)

Yesterday we hosted our Teddy Chester Lecture which was delivered by Professor Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner for England. Her message was clear: true progress happens when healthcare leaders, clinicians, and policymakers work together with patients at the heart of decision-making.

We’re proud to announce that we’ve published a new book - Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century – in celebration of our 60th anniversary. 🎉 Find out more about the book and access the free chapter: https://ow.ly/JIk450Xmm6I #Ambs60

Reimagining New Towns 🏙️ Join us on Monday 10 November, 5:00–6:30pm for an exploration of the New Towns Taskforce Report to Government, a major contribution to the national conversation on housing and place-making. Register: https://ow.ly/5EQc50XhsoP

Join us on Wednesday 5 November, we’re hosting The Kaleidoscope of International Business, Democracy and Us, a thought provoking discussion where Professor Buckley will explore the evolving role of multinational enterprises in a fractured global economy. 🌏 Register: https://ow.ly/HIj050X9JhX

From Manchester for the world 🌎 The University of Manchester has just launched its strategy to 2035. Find out more about the university's foundations and leaps: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...

The University of Manchester@manchester.ac.uk · 10mo ago

From Manchester for the world. We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century. Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...

🚀 Apply for our Strategic Productivity course with @alliancembs.bsky.social (4–7 Nov, Manchester): www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/execut... Listen to course leader @bartvanark.bsky.social talk about the impact the course will have: www.youtube.com/shorts/j1_M7...

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