Blog
Notes from the classroom, the lab and the field.
Reflections on business education, research, inclusion and industry partnership: what I’m learning, building and celebrating with students and colleagues.
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Preparing leaders for sustainability challenges that cross borders
Introducing Globally Responsible Leadership for Sustainable Transformation, a course bringing together students from six institutions in five countries.
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BRIDGE and CRAFT: designing curriculum for industry and generative AI
Two ECE2026 studies on industry-integrated curriculum design and on specifying how students use generative AI in assessment.
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Three years of the NCR Atleos Biz-a-thon
How an industry hackathon with NCR Atleos became a highlight of the year for students, colleagues and industry partners.
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Why universities belong in the wider business conversation
Reflections from the CBI Scotland Annual Dinner in Glasgow on business, universities and sustainable growth.
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Different generations, the same university: the Highlands with CSU students
A weekend in the Scottish Highlands with students from the Dundee International Institute of Central South University, and a personal connection.
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Two years of 100% positive feedback for Brand Management and Strategy
What students said about Brand Management and Strategy, International Marketing Strategy and Emerging Technologies.
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A letter I will carry with me
A handwritten letter from a graduating student, shared with permission.
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Shortlisted for the 2026 Student-Led Teaching Awards
Grateful to be shortlisted, and a few thoughts on what teaching is really about.
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Learning we built together: reflections on a semester
Wrapping up Emerging Technologies, International Marketing Strategy and Brand Management and Strategy.
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Inclusive Futures for Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Campus reflections from Professor Karen Petrie as part of Inclusive Futures: Voices for Change.
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This week left me smiling
Lively classrooms, a guest contribution on strategy and a former student returning with new opportunities.
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Honest conversations on inclusion with NUST Business School
A stakeholder session in Pakistan on inclusive education and digital accessibility.