News from the faculty
Alumni celebrate 75 years of School of Busines and Economics
On June 13, alumni, staff, and former employees of the School of Business and Economics gathered to celebrate the faculty's 75th anniversary. The diverse programme, the lively reception, and the vibrant Déjà VU festival that followed provided the perfect opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and look forward to the future.
Staff and students reflect on the future and history of economics
Economic thinking has evolved significantly in the past 75 years. What does the past teach us about the future? And how can economists and business scholars help tackle today’s societal challenges? These questions were the focus of the symposium on 22 May 2024, celebrating the 75th anniversary of VU School of Business and Economics.
Interview Aylin Aydinli about Sustainability and Social Impact specialization
The MSc in Marketing has launched three new specializations over the past year, one of which marks the first-ever marketing specialization focused on sustainable marketing in the Netherlands: Sustainability and Social Impact (S&SI). Programme director Aylin Aydinli shares the vision behind this initiative, emphasizing its unique aspects and potential career prospects for graduates. “By combining traditional marketing skills with a focus on sustainability, students are prepared to tackle the challenges of today's business world while driving positive social and environmental change.”
Awkward topics often remain unaddressed in boardrooms
Awkward topics often remain unaddressed in boardrooms. "This can lead to problems escalating, with significant consequences for both the organization and society," says Marilieke Engbers, a journalist and researcher at VU Amsterdam focusing on leadership and change.
"Companies need employees who understand the link between climate and finance"
Starting in September 2024, students can join the new Master’s programme in Climate Finance. A unique program that combines insights from climate science with finance and risk assessment. We interviewed the programme director, Norman Seeger, about the motivation for this new programme and the career prospects.
Consumers are less averse to wasting organic food than non-organic food
Consumers are less reluctant to waste organic food compared to non-organic food, as revealed by research conducted by VU researchers Kristina Nadricka, Aylin Aydinli and Kobe Millet. Aylin Aydinli states, "In a world becoming increasingly conscious of environmental sustainability, the trend towards consuming organic food is growing significantly. Our research unveils a surprising twist in this trend."