The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have come in for a lot of criticism since they were adopted in 2015. Following on from the Millennium Goals, they were an attempt by the United Nations to offer guidance and purpose to researchers seeking to improve society through their work. Some people objected from the start that … Continue reading Has Academia Squandered the Chance to Make Real Impact?
The Evolution Starts Now: Insights from the AOM Annual Meeting
You say you want a RevolutionWell, you knowWe all wanna change the world Revolution 1, The Beatles Attending the Academy of Management conference this week in Copenhagen was disorienting in so many ways. It’s a traditionally US-based conference hosted in one of the most stereotypical European cities in the region; it was hosting some of … Continue reading The Evolution Starts Now: Insights from the AOM Annual Meeting
Prime Position
In 1998, the UK and Irish governments negotiated a peace deal for Northern Ireland, which largely brought decades of sectarian violence to an end. At the time, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair said: “A day like today is not a day for soundbites, we can leave those at home, but I feel the hand of … Continue reading Prime Position
Enhancing Impact and Accreditation with AI
Hundreds of business education leaders convened at the AACSB Americas Accreditation Conference in Denver to explore AI's role in accreditation, quality improvement, and societal impact. Key discussions included the introduction of ChatSDG, a tool for enhancing data collection aligned with AACSB standards.
Upcoming Webinar for AACSB Members ~ Assessing SDG Impact: Elevating and Measuring the Societal Impact of Research
Academic research is increasingly evaluated based on societal impact, particularly aligned with UN's SDGs. Cabells and AACSB are hosting a free webinar to discuss aligning research with SDGs for meaningful societal impact. Educators, researchers, and leaders will learn to measure impact, using tools like ChatSDG and SDGII journal rating system. Practical guidance and strategies will be offered.
Embracing SDGs in Medical Research Publishing
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have emerged as the primary international and interdisciplinary framework for promoting sustainability and equity. In a time of increasing polarization, politicization, and inequity, the SDGs offer a path toward a unified future where all can thrive. For the SDGs to succeed, however, all industries must embrace and embody their values. … Continue reading Embracing SDGs in Medical Research Publishing
Current and Future Trends of the Academic Publishing Industry’s Environmental Effects
As the academic publishing industry becomes increasingly cognizant of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and begins to develop best practices for weaving sustainability into our operations, it’s crucial that we acknowledge the environmental effects of our industry. By reviewing those effects along with shifts in the industry, we can project—and influence—our future trajectory … Continue reading Current and Future Trends of the Academic Publishing Industry’s Environmental Effects
SDG Publishers Compact Fellows and HESI to Hold Sustainable Solutions Summit
Immediate action is the only hope for realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by (or anywhere near) 2030. The SDGs are 17 interlinked targets put forth by the United Nations in 2015 as the backbone of its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. According to The Sustainable Development Goals Report for 2022, the SDGs are in … Continue reading SDG Publishers Compact Fellows and HESI to Hold Sustainable Solutions Summit
Talkin’ SDGs in Charleston and The Netherlands
Last month, Cabells was lucky enough to attend two of our favorite conferences – the Charleston Library Conference, appropriately held in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, and GBSN Beyond, the annual conference of the Global Business School Network (GBSN), this year held in The Netherlands. We were excited to attend the events not just due to … Continue reading Talkin’ SDGs in Charleston and The Netherlands
Back Together Again
We hope to see you in Arlington, VA at PRME April 21-23, or in New Orleans at ICAM April 24-26!